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[Q] how to get the most out of your xoom

what are some things you guys do with the xoom that makes you happy that you spent 600 $ on it

Get an OTG cable and a USB controller and play some emulators. You can also try and load Ubuntu on it.

Get a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and an HDMI cable. Hook the xoom up to the TV and browse the web or play games. Download a remote desktop client and access your computer from anywhere. Just a few things.
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msavic6 said:
Download a remote desktop client and access your computer from anywhere.
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This, along with Drop Box and a word processing app, can allow the Xoom to replace your laptop entirely. As stated, a bluetooth keyboard and mouse will make such tasks easy.
I currently have control of seven computers, my website, and I'm working on my pc controlled entertainment system. I also have surveillance cameras tied to my desktop, which I can monitor using my Xoom from anywhere. I'll be upgrading to x & z motion control this summer.

Make an otg cable. Use USB devices.
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My Net and DirecTV?

Is there anyway to watch shows from my DirecTV receiver (whole home dvr) on my Infinity? I can see my receiver and my list of recorded shows using My Net but it fails to load any of them when I select a show to watch.
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LightningGA said:
Is there anyway to watch shows from my DirecTV receiver (whole home dvr) on my Infinity? I can see my receiver and my list of recorded shows using My Net but it fails to load any of them when I select a show to watch.
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Nope. DirecTV uses the dnla protocol for the pc app, but it's all secured and encrypted. Currently only the iPad app has access. Would be nice though

[Q] Wireless Transfer To A Media Player

Just picked one of these puppies up and I was wondering what the best way to transfer shows/movies/music that I download across to a WD TV Live Hub wirelessly is?

kopkiwi said:
Just picked one of these puppies up and I was wondering what the best way to transfer shows/movies/music that I download across to a WD TV Live Hub wirelessly is?
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enable windows share on the WD and browse to it on the tablet using ES File Explorer and dump whatever files you want.

Look up double twist on play store. If you buy the full version you get air twist (stream to xbox360, ps3, apple tv, windows pc), and air sync (wirelessly sync between the 2 and sync itunes playlists). Been using it all month, i actually like it a lot.
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Thanks a lot guys. Appreciate it, will try out both options.

Have a try with XBMC, I'm using it with a ftp share and works very well (only some delays with full hd big size movies)
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[Q] Printer for Xoom?

I know that this xoom has Bluetooth and wireless capability so would it be possible to purchase a printer that would allow me to print from my xoom?
Would I need to install drivers on my xoom?
Thanks

I have an hp wireless printer setup up on my home network. I installed the hp printer app from hp for my android devices, there is one in the playstore as well.
I can print with no issues using the app. I print pictures and all types of documents with no issues.....i can do this with my gnex and xoom.
Good luck.
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There's also a MotoPrint app, but I have no knowledge about it sorry.

There is also Google Cloud Print
There is also Google Cloud Print, where you can print to any printer attached to (or networked to) a computer running a Chrome browser. You just install Cloud Print and share your printer (with yourself). The printer driver used is the one installed on the computer. A bit more complex that WiFi direct like the HP, but will work with any printer.

Remote printing from Windows to Android

Hello everyone.
I have a little problem that I hope someone here knows the answer to it.
The setup is as follows:
- an android tablet
- a printer that is connected to the tablet via wifi and is using the tablet as a hotspot
- a Windows machine that the tablet connects to via remote
I connect with the tablet to Windows via remote and I am able to run and work with Windows apps.
I want to print to the printer that is connected to the tablet, from the remote session.
Do I have to browse the tablet and share the printer. If yes, how so?
Can I do this with Google Cloud Print, and if yes, how?
Any help is appreciated and thank you guys in advance