http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com?src=category_rss HP TouchSmart Dev Zone - Software Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:31:23 GMT admin@touchsmartdevzone.com HP TouchSmart Dev Zone 60 http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/brand/hptouch/community.gif http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/5254/Seniors-In-Touch-How-One-Company-Created-a-Business-Around-Touch-Computing/?src=category_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/5254/501a4d8d579923f2--981ad18-13534289b68-6c9a32301638.jpg">Many have learned one of the greatest ways to innovate isn't by invention, but taking a complex product or idea and making it simpler. Not surprisingly, there are many tecchnology products and services aimed squarely at today's senior, a market comprised of generally non-tech savvy users; the Jitterbug cell phone and the Presto Printing Mailbox (for example) have found success catering to the needs of seniors who can see the benefit of technology, but shy away from feature-rich, complex computing products. However, unlike Presto and Jitterbug, companies who've developed simpler to use hardware and services around them, a small outfit called Seniors In Touch managed to leverage Touch computing in a venture that connects Seniors to their families in modern ways... but maybe not in the way a TouchSmart Developer would think. Seniors In Touch - Simplifying Internet Communication Through Touch According to Seniors In Touch, they use patented technologies to "enhance communication between Senior adults, their families and loved ones by creating a simple to use touchscreen interface for residents of senior living communities." They believe one of the greatest challenges for Senior Living communities is networking and communicating with the family of the resident. Many family members do...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/5254/Seniors-In-Touch-How-One-Company-Created-a-Business-Around-Touch-Computing/">[Read more]</div> HP TouchSmart HP TouchSmart Software Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:31:21 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/5254/Seniors-In-Touch-How-One-Company-Created-a-Business-Around-Touch-Computing/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/5254/Seniors-In-Touch-How-One-Company-Created-a-Business-Around-Touch-Computing/?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3885/5-HP-TouchSmart-Apps-That-Truly-Showcase-Touch-Computing/?src=category_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/3885/501a4d8d579923f2--7bada389-13100b32712--3049-1780800142.jpg">Touch computing is getting the spotlight these days thanks to a wider variety of PC form factors, including desktop all-in-ones, notebooks, and tablets. Although the touch UI is being truly honed on smartphones and tablets, developers are charting new territory in touch-centric PC applications that truly showcase the future of touch computing on traditional form-factor PCs. These apps are consumer must-haves, but also contain many elements to inspire developers looking to craft their own TouchSmart application. HP Music Application The HP Music Application first appeared in the very first version of the TouchSmart Software. The version in TouchSmart 4, however, is the best yet. With it you can discover, explore, and organise music that moves you in your own music library. New features include iTunes sync and top 25 songs, as well as dynamic playlists featuring recently played songs. Enjoy simple multi-touch access to all of your music, all in one place. Canvas &amp; Magnets It's one of the most unique uses of touch on the desktop! Create a gallery of the things you use most. Use magnets on your own free-form canvas to post lists, photos, and even share playlists and videos. Your canvas continually grows with you as...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3885/5-HP-TouchSmart-Apps-That-Truly-Showcase-Touch-Computing/">[Read more]</div> Multimedia TouchSmart PC 600 Series Games and Entertainment HP TouchSmart Software Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:52:39 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3885/5-HP-TouchSmart-Apps-That-Truly-Showcase-Touch-Computing/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3885/5-HP-TouchSmart-Apps-That-Truly-Showcase-Touch-Computing/?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3380/What-s-New-for-Developers-in-TouchSmart-4/?src=category_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/3380/501a4d8d579923f2-63acc9de-12b588b72dd-58991742568198.jpg">Canvas The canvas area or the desktop area is commonly referred to as the &ldquo;SmartCenter&rdquo; and represents the foundation of the TouchSmart experience. TouchSmart 4.0 runs as a full screen application, like all previous versions of TouchSmart. Applications hosted within TouchSmart are displayed on the canvas. Please note that this effectively changes the sandbox that your application is contained by. Some applications may have display issues if they weren't built to resize dynamically, or to handle the sizes that are now possible. Smartlets Smartlets are new to 4.0 and allow users to drag different content &ldquo;out&rdquo; of your application and place it on the canvas. You can now have content from your application 'pinned' to the canvas, providing yet another way to interact with your application. Alerts The alert system has been enhanced in TouchSmart 4.0 to include three different priority states. In addition, more than one alert can be presented to a user on screen simultaneously. The enhanced alerting mechanism allows you to better integrate your messaging into the TouchSmart shell. Multi-Tasking Applications are now run as needed, and not all at once on startup. This greatly speeds up startup time and available resources within SmartCenter. The user can...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3380/What-s-New-for-Developers-in-TouchSmart-4/">[Read more]</div> Developer Resources HP TouchSmart Software Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:25:28 GMT Aaric http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3380/What-s-New-for-Developers-in-TouchSmart-4/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3380/What-s-New-for-Developers-in-TouchSmart-4/?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/blog/entry/3373/HP-Advances-the-Touch-Experience-for-Consumers-and-Businesses/?src=category_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/3373/501a4d8d579923f2-63acc9de-12b35c9c135--5591-630792896.jpg">Introducing a more personal, intuitive and entertaining computing experience for consumers, HP today unveiled the sleekly appealing HP TouchSmart 310 PC, which features the most advanced version of the company&rsquo;s exclusive TouchSmart software to date. Check out this video to see it in action! The company also announced the HP TouchSmart Apps Center for one-touch access to free and subscription-based applications, as well as the HP Omni 100 , which offers the performance users demand from a tower and monitor in an all-in-one design. HP also is helping businesses make touch an integral part of the customer experience through relationships with American Airlines, ESPN and the National Football League&rsquo;s San Francisco 49ers. &ldquo;Each generation of TouchSmart is a reflection of what HP has learned from its customers, complemented by the latest technologies,&rdquo; said James Mouton, senior vice president, Desktop Organization, Personal Systems Group, HP. &ldquo;The TouchSmart PC&rsquo;s unique interface lets users do more than just basic computing &ndash; it acts as the anchor of one&rsquo;s digital lifestyle, encouraging creativity, organization and a truly immersive experience.&rdquo; Create, communicate and personalize with just one touch The latest version of HP TouchSmart software transforms the desktop into a &ldquo;Magic Canvas&rdquo; that enables users...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/blog/entry/3373/HP-Advances-the-Touch-Experience-for-Consumers-and-Businesses/">[Read more]</div> News, Rumors and Gossip HP TouchSmart Software TouchSmart PC 300 Series Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:16:19 GMT Community Headlines http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/blog/entry/3373/HP-Advances-the-Touch-Experience-for-Consumers-and-Businesses/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/blog/entry/3373/HP-Advances-the-Touch-Experience-for-Consumers-and-Businesses/?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3177/Guide-Using-the-HP-TouchSmart-PC-as-an-Automated-Audio-System-Controller/?src=category_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/3177/501a4d8d579923f2-abe54cd-12883744be3--7d09-686517654.jpg">The HP TouchSmart PC makes an excellent "preamp / processor" for a media center located in a kitchen or bedroom. With a few reasonably priced peripheral components, you can use the HP TouchSmart PC to automatically turn amplifiers and/or subwoofers on and off with the computer itself, basically using the HP TouchSmart PC as your media source hub. I have the following setup in my kitchen using an HP TouchSmart PC model 600, wall mounted. Search for the parts listed below; I always find them on sale somewhere. Tripplite Energy Saving US550VA 120V Standby 8 out with USB, model ECO550UPS (about $65). Niles TVA50 amplifier or Niles Jobsite A45x2 amplifier (about $200) - I like the Niles amps becuase they sound excellent and are small, and seem to never break, but you can actually use any home audio amplifier. One or more pairs of in-ceiling / in-wall speakers - I am using BG Radia PD-8Ci 8" speakers ( www.bgcorp.com - Expensive at $600/pair, but OMG awesome- Any good 8" inwall or in-ceiling speaker from Polk Audio, Boston or Niles will do about as good. Never use 6", they suck- the 6" is just too small.) Reinforce the low end with...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3177/Guide-Using-the-HP-TouchSmart-PC-as-an-Automated-Audio-System-Controller/">[Read more]</div> TouchSmart PC 600 Series Games and Entertainment Accessories and Peripherals Mon, 10 May 2010 14:51:43 GMT Kurt http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3177/Guide-Using-the-HP-TouchSmart-PC-as-an-Automated-Audio-System-Controller/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3177/Guide-Using-the-HP-TouchSmart-PC-as-an-Automated-Audio-System-Controller/?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/blog/entry/2698/HP-TouchSmart-Application-Update-3.0.35.0-Now-Available/?src=category_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/2698/e32483c036b664a2-51639ccb-126aec24aa2--18ac1667512431.jpg">HP has released an update for TouchSmart Application, which according to HP, &quot;resolves an issue with the personalize screen closing prematurely, and an issue with the TouchSmart application hanging during startup.&quot; This update affects only those with Windows 7 based TouchSmart Desktops. TouchSmart developers writing applications for Windows 7 TouchSmarts are encouraged to update their TouchSmarts with 3.0.35.0 shell as soon as possible. It can be downloaded directly from the TouchSmart Dev Zone , or from HP's website . Download the HP TouchSmart Application Update 3.0.35.0<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/blog/entry/2698/HP-TouchSmart-Application-Update-3.0.35.0-Now-Available/">[Read more]</div> News, Rumors and Gossip HP TouchSmart Software Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:00:42 GMT Community Headlines http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/blog/entry/2698/HP-TouchSmart-Application-Update-3.0.35.0-Now-Available/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/blog/entry/2698/HP-TouchSmart-Application-Update-3.0.35.0-Now-Available/?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/1940/How-To-Install-Linux-on-HP-TouchSmart-tx2-1250/?src=category_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/1940/8b5644ba4a76476f-58628099-12483eb38bf-191d548560280.jpg">Warning for newbies: To install Linux, you usually just need to download it, burn a DVD, boot the DVD, and follow the instructions . Most Linux distributions will ask you what to do about your existing Windows partition and propose a dual boot. It take less than half an hour, but this does not apply to the tx2. So, this article explains how to use touch, the stylus, OpenGL, wireless, and the remote control under Linux (OpenSUSE distribution, but this applies to other ones, too). OpenSuSE OpenSuSE 11.2 All the issues reported below for 11.1 should have been fixed in 11.2, BUT WAS NOT !!! If you are experienced enough with Linux, you can use the following as a guideline, BUT if you aren't a Linux expert, your chances to get it work is almost equal to zero ... ;-/ Sorry ... OpenSuSE 11.1 There is some issues with proprietary drivers for three components : N-trig touchscreen, ATI driver, and Broadcom wireles driver. Touchscreen N-trig driver The touchscreen need an up-to-date version of a kernel module: "hid-ntrig.c". No pre-compiled kernel can fit (See this bug ). So you must compile it as a kernel module. install a very recent kernel...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/1940/How-To-Install-Linux-on-HP-TouchSmart-tx2-1250/">[Read more]</div> Software Setup and General Use HP TouchSmart Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:41:06 GMT geomaticien http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/1940/How-To-Install-Linux-on-HP-TouchSmart-tx2-1250/#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/1940/How-To-Install-Linux-on-HP-TouchSmart-tx2-1250/?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/1150/Dual-Boot-Your-HP-TouchSmart-With-Windows-Vista-and-Windows-7-in-Three-Easy-Steps/?src=category_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/1150/8b5644ba4a76476f--454081a7-121eb63431f-346-1666855002.jpg">If you're a TouchSmart owner, chances are you're fairly excited about Microsoft's upcoming successor to Vista, Windows 7. In fact, you may even know that you can take Windows 7 for a test drive right now by installing the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC)*. However, if you've been hesitant to try Windows 7 just because you don't want to reformat your PC or completely leave Vista behind until the final version, that's no reason to delay. In three easy steps, you can set up your TouchSmart to run both Windows Vista AND 7... without having to reformat and start over. Setting up a PC with two operating systems may sound difficult, but actually, it's quite the contrary. *NOTE: Microsoft is no longer offering the Windows 7 Release Candidate for direct download. If you want to try dual booting your TouchSmart with Windows 7, you'll either need to find the RC elsewhere or wait until the official version is released on October 22nd. Dual-Booting Basics Dual booting a computer means to have two operating systems installed. Upon boot, you make a selection as to which OS you'd like to run. Many Linux enthusiasts commonly set up their computers to run their...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/1150/Dual-Boot-Your-HP-TouchSmart-With-Windows-Vista-and-Windows-7-in-Three-Easy-Steps/">[Read more]</div> Software News, Rumors and Gossip HP TouchSmart Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:43:16 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/1150/Dual-Boot-Your-HP-TouchSmart-With-Windows-Vista-and-Windows-7-in-Three-Easy-Steps/?page=3#discussion?src=category_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/1150/Dual-Boot-Your-HP-TouchSmart-With-Windows-Vista-and-Windows-7-in-Three-Easy-Steps/?src=category_rss