Cara Mudah Menikmati Jalan-Jalan ke Penjuru Dunia Lewat Layar Ponsel dan Tablet

Mau liburan yang jauh, tapi tidak mau kelelahan melakukan perjalanan apalagi harus mengeluarkan banyak uang. Ini ada solusinya. Pelesiran biasanya melakukan sightseeing atau melihat-lihat tempat baru alias tamasya. Nah, acara sightseeing yang satu ini dapat dilakukan dari jauh.

Mau liburan kemana anda sekarang? Mau ke Paris melihat Menara Eiffel? Atau mau melihat Big Ben di samping sungai Themes di London atau sekedar melihat gedung Marina Bay Sands di Singapura juga bisa.

Sekarang, buka ponsel atau tablet anda dan langsung saja jalankan Google Maps dan ikuti langkah-langkah dibawah ini. Panduan ini menggunakan aplikasi Google Maps versi 6.8.1 yang terinstal di tablet berbasis Android Honeycomb.

6 Langkah rekreasi digital

1. setelah Google Maps aktif, masukkan kata kunci lokasi wisata yang hendak dikunjungi. Misalnya anda mau melihat Menara Eiffel. Masukkan saja kata kunci "Eiffel Tower, Paris" di kotak pencarian. Selanjutnya aplikasi akan melakukan pencarian lokasi.
2. Jika sudah ditemukan aplikasi akan menampilkan titik lokasi yang anda cari dengan tada pin berwarna merah. Jika ternyata kunci tersebut menampilkan sejumlah pilihan lokasi yang terkait dengan kata kunci, pilih salah satu yang diinginkan atau masukkan kata kunci lagi yang lebih tepat.
3. Jika sudah ditemukan, lakukanperbesaran atau zoom in pada lokasi. Selanjutnya tap-tahan pada jalan raya dekat Menara Eiffel berada hingga muncul keterangan nama jalan. Tap pada nama jalan tersebut hingga muncul jendela menu baru berisi keterangan nama jalan.
4. Untuk mulai tamasya ke Menara Eiffel, tap pada tombol [Street View]. Tunggu beberapa saat hingga aplikasi menampilkan jendela baru dengan tampilan Menara Eiffel. Tampilan ini memiliki visual seakan-akan anda sedang berada di sana secara langsung.
5. Geser-geserlah layar dan anda akan melihat keadaan di sekitar menara Eiffel. Ini membuat anda seakan-akan berada di sana. Untuk berpindah posisi berdiri (namun harus tetap berada di jalan raya, bukan di taman atau tempat lain selain jalan raya), tap-geser ikon manusia berwarna kuning ke posisi yang diinginkan.
6. Lihatlah, posisi anda kini sudah berubah. Lakukan hal yang sama untuk berpindah-pindah tempat lagi. Kecuali anda ingin berpindah lokasi lain, misalnya Menara Pisa di Italia, maka tap tombol menu, pilih [Go to map], dan masukkan kata kunci baru di kotak pencarian dan lakukan hal yang sama dengan langkah-langkah di atas.

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12 Applications for Children During the Holidays

The holidays are a time of fun for kids. However, that does not mean when they are on vacation, they can not learn while playing. Just give a tablet or a phone to them, but do not forget to pair educational applications to play while learning.

Why should be a tablets and a  phone? Yes, because children are now close to the technology. On average the parents have it and sometimes the kids play. Let them use it, but make sure you choose them the right application.

Here are some options that applications can be used by pra-school children until sit in kindergarten and elementary school. This option is for users of Android and IOS that can be downloaded at the Play Store and the Apple Store.

Android

1. Color and Draw
With a variety of features available in this application, your child is guaranteed to learn drawing and coloring. Color & Draw application is the application of 2 in 1 which is for drawing and coloring book application (coloring book) with dozens of themes.

2. IStory Books
Simple application of the fairy tale to entertain children. In it have been includes eleven new series free book  being added every two weeks. Complete with sound, picture books, and the alternative language.

3. 0-10 Numbers
Applications to study math for children pre-school and kindergarten. The theme is playing with numbers with  a bright and fun display. Children will rather learn math with exciting ways like this.

4. Kids Piano
Applications to teach your children about music. Piano Kids only equipped with eight tones, but can help your child remember it. Piano Kids  equipped with Baby Mode to remove the ads in it.

5. Steamy Windows
Children love to create images on a steamy window. With this application, such as the children get a glass  phone or android tablet you are sweating and they can be crossed. You can blow it to make more steam.

IOS

1. Intro to Math
The right way to introduce math to children early on. The application is quite fun for children to learn basic math, with the puzzle and picture games.

2. Everyday Mathematic
This application can be played two, so you can accompany the child while teaching him. There are various types of simple counting games are divided into eight rounds.

3. Built It Up
This application for children under five and will help them develop motoric skills and visual perception. The concept of this application is to select and arrange the pieces of an object into the correct order.

4. Wheels On The Bus
Children love the song "Wheels On The Bus". Now, there is an application that makes the song enjoyable. Your child can turn the wheel, moving the wiper and open or close the bus door.

5. Balloonimals
Kids love blowing balloons. With this application, you can invite children to blow up the balloons together, without worrying about whether the balloon is dirty or not. Ordered your child blow out (without touching) iPad or your iPhone.

6.Four Seasons-Interactive Story Book
This application is a Storybook for children of various ages. The uniqueness of this story book  is it could read with itself the story to a child, so can practice listening and reading skills.

7. Doodle Buddy
Way to teach your kids to visual art. With this application, children can draw their own way with color, line, shape or variety backgrounds.

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Phone Holder for Vehicles

Now, the phone has a lot to take land other software functions. MP3 player has taken its function. So even for a camera phone with a camera that can record dozens of Megapixels. And the other one will be replaced functions is a GPS device for vehicles.
Yes, the average cell phone now comes with an online map application in it. Especially smart phones that provide functionality Google Maps on it. In fact, many online map applications plus a guide that can be installed. Yes, you do not need to buy a mobile navigation tool specifically for your vehicle, because if you are a smart phone users.
You can utilize these devices. You can make it to be a reliable guide path by installing the right application. Applications of this type quite a lot, and you are provided the option from free to paid. Of course, the paid option will have more features than applications that can be obtained free of charge.
If already installed, the next question how to put it on the vehicle. Does the holder device or mount  for mobile phones like this already exist? I will direct you to the sale of this holder.

The choice is quite a lot. From cars to bicycles.
Cars

Motorcycles

Bicycles

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