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Thanks to Roebeet at Slatedroid.com. Full install instructions may be found here: http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/17073-rom-century-eyes-alternative-12-based-firmware-g-tabletzpad-t2/

This is not suggest for the first timer as it is highly recommended that you are able to use nvflash and adb. It is also highly suggested to run from the 4349 updated stock Viewsonic or you seriously risk soft bricking your device

Pensacola Computers Presents: Installing TNT Lite 3.1 & 3.14 update on a rooted Viewsonic G-Tablet using Clockwork Recovery. Also show how to fix some startup errors using ROM manager to fix file permissions. Flash update.zip to your gtab by booting into Clockwork recovery.

Pensacola Computers presents – Tethering your Viewsonic G-Tablet Android 2.2 to a Droid 1 for 3G wirless access using Barnacle to turn your Droid into a wireless hotspot. Both devices must be Rooted, Download Barnacle to Droid via Marketplace. G-Tablet running TNT Lite 2, with Clockwork mod recovery (needed to install wpa_adhoc-signed.zip file). G-Tablet shown tethered to Droid 1 3g via Barnacle wireless hotspot. *Note: Use of Tether may violate your wireless carriers TOS and may incur additional charges if you have high data usage

Helpful links:

•  G-Tablet forum with great info about how to Root the G-Tab, install Flash, Marketplace etc – http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=841
• Files need for wireless hotspot to be recognized on G-Tablet – http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9411020

I recently purchased a Viewsonic G-Tablet from Sears for $379, which was a good deal considering it came with a free docking station. At first use, I was ready to return it, as the native interface was just terrible. However, after doing a bit of digging on the web, I found some great information on the forums at xda-developers.com on how to really make this device fly.

Now granted, this stuff is not for the non-technically inclined as it involves doing some things that if done wrong, can really mess up your device. However, I was able to do a bit of reading and easily follow the instructions on how to Root this Android 2.2 device, how to install the Google apps, including the Marketplace (which is needed to easily download the best Android apps), how to install Flash 10.1 which gives me the full web experience including all of YouTube videos (something you will never be able to do on an iPad!). In the end I found that this Android 2.2 G-tablet can scream performance wise, and with the full flash web experience, full app store and 16:9 HD video this is definitely a worthy competitor for the iPad as it can do a number of things that the iPad cant. USB port, built in camera/webcam, wireless b/g/n, bluetooth, great audio and video support, these are the things that a tablet needs.

See the video below for a visual review of what the tablet does once it has been properly tweaked!

Pensacola Computers Presents: G-Tablet from Viewsonic, terrible as stock, but once tweaked and rooted it rocks. Google apps installed, including marketplace, Flash 10.1, Pandora, Winamp. Full YouTube website all videos available – you won’t get that on an iPad. nVidia Tegra is speedy, and this is definitely a great tablet if you aren’t afraid to do some rooting – thanks to everyone at xda-developers.com.

Update: After manually rooting and installing, I then updated to the TNT-lite, which fixed the AngryBirds not working properly. I also was successfully able to tether this to my rooted Droid1 phone via Barnacle and now have a working tablet that is able to go online anywhere via the 3G from the Droid!. I also was able to install Orb and then using the orb.com website I can stream video to the G-Tablet from my PC

See the Tethering video post here: http://pensacolacomputers.com/?p=247  

For those who are still using Windows XP (still quite a few, although that number is rapidly decreasing), here is a short tutorial from Pensacola Computers on how to use System restore in XP Safe Mode. This can be extremely useful when faced with a virus, malware, or any kind of software change that has made using XP in regular mode difficult or impossible. System restore is often the easiest way to reverse the harmful effects of a virus or malware. Always be aware that System Restore, while reversing software changes, does NOT remove files, so even if the virus or malware is not active, the files are still there and must be removed. If you are using System restore due to a virus or malware infection, be sure to run full virus and malware/spyware scans as well as reapplying any needed Windows and software updates.  While system restore is not always able to fix a bad virus or malware infection, it is a great first step in attempting to bring your system back to a usable state.

Visit Pensacola Computers Tech Support page for links for the best free and paid for antivirus, antimalware, and antispyware software.

If you need more in-depth help with virus removal, malware removal, computer service, or computer repair here in Pensacola Florida, please give Jeff at Pensacola Computers a call today at 850*390-4242

Pensacola Computers Presents – PowerPoint 2010 Photo Gallery and Picture Tools

In this tutorial we look at a couple of great features in the new PowerPoint 2010.
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Photo Gallery allows you to select a group of Photos and have PowerPoint create a gallery for you with one slide for each photos. It also allows you to select a theme for your gallery as well as make adjustments to the photos prior to creating the gallery.

Picture Tools in PowerPoint 2010 are much improved and offer great features such as Styles, 3D frames, Artistic effects, and a number of improved editing features which help make stunning PowerPoint presentations.

*Note: this video is recorded in HD and is best viewed full screen

Stay tuned for more tutorials for the new Microsoft Office 2010 products here at Pensacola Computers.
Be sure to visit our Computer Service and Tech Support pages for links to free software and other great resources!

Pensacola Computers Presents – Windows 7 Quick Tips – part II
Here we show you how to use the new Library Folders in Windows 7. A great way to organize your files and folders to save time and find things easily. This is a new feature that is included in all versions of Windows 7, and a great time saver!

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You can also watch this directly on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX8QvPIdZfE

Pensacola Computers Presents – Windows 7 Quick Tips – part I
Here we offer a couple of great quick tips that include: How to open a command prompt at a specific folder location using Shift>Right Click, and how to use the Windows Key and arrow keys to ‘Snap’ your windows to the side or top of the screen. Snap is a new feature in Windows 7.

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Pensacola Computers Presents: Using Windows 7 Search from the Start Menu.

A quick look at how to use the fantastic search feature that is built into the start menu in Windows 7 to quickly and easily find files, programs, emails and the things you need the most.

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Here we demonstrate how to use the AutoMovie feature in Windows Live Movie Maker to make a quick movie of your favorite photos with music added.

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