Send files, links and more to your phone or back by Kim Komando ~ High Tech House Calls

Monday, April 27, 2015

Send files, links and more to your phone or back by Kim Komando

11:26 AM High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting

When you use multiple gadgets regularly, like a smartphone, a tablet and a computer, it can be frustrating to keep important pictures, links and files the same on all of them.

You can quickly fill up your email and text messaging trying to send files back and forth, and it's a hassle to find the information when you need it.

It would be much easier if there was a dedicated service that kept your gadgets on the same page. Well there is, and it does that and so much more.

This add-on works with your computer's browser to send notifications from your computer to your smartphone or tablet and vice versa. You can send a link, file, picture, photo, contact, location, or a to-do list back and forth. It's as simple as clicking a button.

When you're busy working on your computer, you don't want to keep picking up your phone to see who is calling or texting. Pushbullet sends text and call notifications to your desktop screen to keep you informed.

Plus, Pushbullet lets you easily share links and more from your desktop to your friend's phone or computer. It's an easy way to stay in touch and to push information along.

You'll need to use the app for Pushbullet to work on your gadget. Click here to get Pushbullet on your smartphone or tablet.

Download Instructions

To install the Pushbullet extension to Chrome, navigate to the Chrome Web store using the link below. Click the blue "+ADD TO CHROME" button located at the top right corner of the screen and click "Add" in the pop-up box to continue with the installation.

To install the Pushbullet extension to Firefox, navigate to the Firefox Web store using the link below. Click the green "+ Add to Firefox" button to add the extension to your browser. Click "Install Now" in the pop-up box to continue.

When installation is complete, the Pushbullet app button will appear in the top right corner of your browser. The button looks like a white bullet in a green circle. Just click the button to get started. You will need to sign in to Pushbullet with either your Google or Facebook account.

If you're not sure what browser you're using, click here to find out.

Note: This extension works in conjunction with Google. If you do not want Google to have access to your information, do not use the app or the extension.