Mostly the use of our tablet is limited to a few tasks such as browsing the web, reading books, watching movies, checking emails and playing games. But there is a lot about it. As the fact states that android apps in majority do not fell homespun on tabs, then people usually don’t find it convenient in spinning many apps on it and this makes sense.
That means, sundry of things are still there which can be done with your tablet, which are not known to you. Below is the list of some very useful features of your tablet which will take once to learn but will be used many a times in your life.
Play Retro Games
Windows has an app – DOSbox which enables running age-old programs. In case you are an old DOS game fan it is a great app, it will be helpful even in case of simulating a TV video game of 16 bit on your computer. It is not very old but the app’s arrival has taken place on the ecosystem of mobile as well.
With the android version you can even emulate keyboard, mouse, joystick or any other thing for making the experience little more realistic. A dosbox can also be used alternatively for Android which basically helps in the similar task.
Accessing your PC remotely
The utility for desktop sharing – TeamViewer, allows you to remotely access the computers of others and is available for iOS, Android and Windows 8 (RT). However, the counterpart of the tool is much powerful but still this one consist of many nice features.
Your tablet can be used as second monitor
In case you like multi-tasking then your tablet can work as an extra screen and you will not require switching between apps, by this way you can keep a check of everything. For that you require installing one of the following softwares. The app Air Display allows you to perform any task wirelessly and works in both iOS and Android. Splashtop XDisplay and REDFLY ScreenSlider can also be used as an alternative.
Making Free Calls
iOS users have pretty fluky things as they get FaceTime which allows them talking to other iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch users free of cost. But obviously Windows 8/RT and Android don’t have this facility available which is very unfortunate. But they have a better option which can be used as an alternative i.e. the Skype app. This app has a cross-platform and it allows you making free calls to the other users of Skype. Hangouts is another alternative with the users of Android. In this invitations can be
send to friends for joining and interacting. Oovoo is an app which allows you to talk to maximum 12 people at once, it is available for both iOS and Android.
Live TV streaming
Many apps are available on net with which watching TV has been made possible on your tablet, but you might not be aware of the fact that streaming live TV can also be made possible on it. An app for Windows 8 OS, iPad and Android – TVCatchup, allows you the streaming of live TV directly from popular TV channels. US TV & Radio App can be used as an alternative which provide the same service for free.
Safeguarding your home
When you need to baby-sit a kid or overseeing of your office or house is to be done, many apps on the web can be helpful in doing this. Using a webcam installed at your place, EyeSpyFX will be helpful in aiding you to watch the live feed on your tablet. TinyCam Monitor Free is one good option which can also be chosen. Also AtHome Camera is available for both iOS and Android.
Access files from anywhere
In many flagship devices there is no support for memory cards which are used externally. The pounding of it has many ways and the storage of other devices can also be accessed. Manufacturers of hard drive such as Western Digital provide apps which enable accessing of data from your tablet itself which is present in your hard drive manufactured by WD. This method can be used for streaming movies directly from the hard drive, saving documents on it, and even viewing pictures.
Print wirelessly
In case you have found some very cool piece for reading on your Chrome browser, or a document has been written by you on your tablet and you desire getting its hard copy done, finding a computer is not necessary in doing so. Your document can be printed using Google Cloud Print even when the physical distance between you and the devices is in kilometres. iPad users don’t have this service available buy an alternative is available – PrintCentral Pro.
Can be used as a Kindle
In case people owning Kindle device make you feel jealous as they have access to millions of books, which you might be missing. Here is the solution. A kindle device is not actually required to access these services, you can visit your app store and from there a Kindle app can be downloaded, which will be free and can be used on multiple devices even on your computer. The app get synced with all your devices and this is another decent thing related to it and the notes and bookmarks can also be remembered by it. Which means that any title which you buy using your Android tablet can even be read using the Apple devices.
Getting directions on your tablet
These days vehicles have inbuilt services for GPS navigation which guide their users regarding path and weather. But if you don’t have a car which has such cool gadgets, iPad and Android can be used to avail it. Both for iOS and Android M8 Free Sat Nav is available. Great details are provided about the path routes and updates about traffic information are also given. You can look for a local app which can give you more details in-depth regarding the nearby places according to your geographical location. And the Google Maps should not be forgotten.
Other mentions which are Noteworthy
Unfortunately we have to end the list here, but the scope of things that can be done with tablet are just endless. Your DVD Player, TV or any other remote based electronic device can also be controlled using this app. Your heartbeat can also be measured using this app and the numbers of kilometres you have ran can also be tracked. Are you health conscious? Exercises can also be learnt using this app for different body parts. In case you keep a code of junkie, Diet Coda is an app that you should try, this app helps in teaching web codes.