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Squirrels Debuts Reflector Director

We couldn’t be more excited to introduce our latest development in screen-mirroring technology. Reflector Director, a companion app to Reflector 2, is a brand new, first-of-its-kind technology that allows Mac and PC users to remotely control their displays. 

Picture this: With Reflector, you’re using an iPad or iPhone to command a presentation in the boardroom, deliver a lesson plan in the classroom or show vacation photos in the family living room. Your audience is captivated watching the big screen as you dictate what they see directly from your mobile device.

This display of technical know-how and Reflector screen mirroring technology is impressive. That is, until it’s time to mirror a different mobile device simultaneously.

Your time-crunched coworkers, eager students or impatient relatives grow increasingly distracted as you hurry back to your computer to manage the screen while another peer, student or family member connects their mobile device as well. Momentum halted. Audience lost. Game over.

We created Reflector Director to fix that awkward transition because nobody likes awkward moments. We cringe just thinking about it.

Reflector Director helps you keep an engaged audience…engaged. You can preview and manage mirrored devices directly from your own mobile device with Reflector Director.  It allows you to immediately show the classroom what a specific student is working on or the rest of the boardroom that interesting graphic your coworker has on his tablet from the iPad or iPhone you’re holding in your hand. All without missing a beat.

A good presentation thrives on preparation, confidence and audience engagement.    Reflector Director makes audience participation and collaborative learning via mobile devices seamless. Device management has never been easier, and your audience has quite literally never been more connected.

Reflector Director features include the ability to: 

Show and hide devices without disconnecting/reconnecting

Highlight one device to spotlight important content

Eliminate distractions with full screen mode

Change frames for optimum screen compatibility

Observe screen previews of each connected device before displaying to a larger screen

Reflector Director is a tool with the ability to change the way people learn and collaborate. Its value in education, business and home entertainment makes it a breakthrough in screen mirroring technology.

Check out Reflector Director for yourself. We hope you love it as much as we do. Visit www.reflectordirector.com for more information!

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5 Things You Need to Know at ISTE 2015

More than 17,000 education professionals and edtech thought leaders are set to visit the City of Brotherly Love next week. That can only mean one thing: ISTE 2015 is finally upon us.

The largest edtech conference and expo of the year has something for every attendee. Educators will discover how to infuse their classroom with the latest, trendiest learning technologies from the most revered names in education. But where do you begin? 

A conference this large can be a little daunting, so we’ve compiled the following tips to help make your experience as valuable as possible:

ISTE is a marathon – don’t sprint! The first morning of ISTE is like opening day for the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Everyone is eager to become immersed in the most comprehensive edtech conference on the planet. So many vendor displays to visit. So many old friends to catch up with. So many great presentations to attend. It can be dizzying and, eventually, exhausting. Much like Phillies fans after the big game, you’ll be ready to pass out after day one at ISTE if you don’t pace yourself.  Make a schedule or game plan before you arrive. This will help you manage all of your to-do items. Remember that you don’t have to accomplish everything in one day. That would be like trying to see all of Disney World in a day. It’s just not possible. You will have plenty of time to visit the vendors, socialize and see quality presentations to get the most out of your ISTE experience.

The tool must always be secondary to the goal You will come across a lot of cool new tools during your time at ISTE, but not all of them will be a good fit for your classroom. Incorporating new technology without a corresponding plan for its use in the classroom can negatively impact the student learning environment. It’s important to know exactly how you’re going to implement a new piece of technology, how it will interact with other classroom technologies and how it will yield value to your students. Doing a little research and planning before you purchase new classroom tech will ensure that you are effectively managing your class time and school budget.

Stay hydrated This sounds like a no brainer, but it really is a big deal. Do you live life by the coffee-in-the-morning, beer-in-the-evening philosophy? That could be problematic at ISTE. We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle to keep yourself feeing awake, refreshed and healthy during the day. 

Think socially Utilize the social media outlets at your disposal to get the most out of your ISTE experience. Industry professionals in attendance will flood the social sphere with ISTE dialogue on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can’t be everywhere at once, but your fellow ISTE attendees will be in all of the other great sessions and presentations you can’t attend. Curate a list of hashtags (#ISTE2015 and #edtech) to follow all of the action. Social media is a great way to pick up speaker quotes, tech innovations, best practices and event details that you would otherwise miss.

Meet new people This one is simple, but it might be the most important. ISTE gives you the opportunity to become absorbed in an education culture with thousands of like-minded professionals. Take the time to get to know some of them. If you are going to ISTE with colleagues, make a conscious effort to split up from time to time. You can learn a lot from interacting with peers. Their experiences become your experiences, and you just might make a lifelong connection.

Good luck at #ISTE2015! Check out what Squirrels is giving away at the conference this year (hint: it’s iPads).

Let us know about some of your memorable ISTE experiences in the comments section! What do you enjoy most about ISTE?

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AirParrot 2.2 for Mac and Windows is Available

An substantial update to AirParrot 2 is available! AirParrot 2.2 brings hardware encoding support to Macs running 10.9 and later. This update also brings Windows UI improvements and a better experience to touch devices like tablets.

You can update AirParrot 2 by selecting “Check for Updates” from the AirParrot 2 preferences menu. Additionally, you can download the new version from the AirParrot 2 download page.

Mac 2.2 Release Notes:

Hardware encoding - AirParrot 2 now uses available hardware encoding to capture screens and transcode media files at much lower CPU usage when streaming to Apple TV and Chromecast (OS X 10.9 and greater)

Audio streaming to AirPort Express generation 1 (version 1) now works properly

The power button and play/pause buttons are now disabled when not mirroring/streaming

Miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements

Windows 2.2 Release Notes:

AirParrot 2 now better supports running on tablet and touch devices

AirParrot 2 now appears in the "Open With" context menu when right clicking a media file in Explorer

Audio streaming to AirPort Express generation 1 (version 1) now works properly

Pressing Control+L will now automatically reconnect to the last receiver

The power button and play/pause buttons are now disabled when not mirroring/streaming

Improved the "select an area" mirroring UI to be easier to use and better looking

Improved general mouseover, scrolling and tap areas (especially on touch devices)

Resolved a crash when rotating a Windows tablet while mirroring the screen

Resolved an issue that could cause media streaming to drop after roughly 30 minutes of streaming

Resolved an issue that caused duplicate devices, when connected via Quick Connect, to appear when re-opening the AirParrot 2 menu 

Resolved an issue that caused AirParrot 2 to stop sending sound when the AirParrot 2 volume slider was adjusted in the Windows sounds mixer

Resolved an issue that caused device names with special characters to appear mis-formatted

Resolved an issue that caused progress indicators to remain after disconnecting from a device while media streaming is connecting

Resolved a memory leak when using Classic Capture mode on Windows 8

Miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements

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How to Bag Free Trade Show Swag at ISTE 2015

Squirrels is giving away iPads, smart covers, gift cards and more

We are just a few short weeks away from the largest EdTech tradeshow of the year. ISTE 2015 promises to provide ample opportunity to network with peers, learn about the latest technology and trends and, oh yeah, get free stuff.

We get it. People love free stuff. It doesn’t really matter how trivial the items are.  If you are an exhibitor giving away t-shirts, software trials, pens, sunglasses, koozies, posters, notebooks, erasers, mugs and so on, you can expect to be in high demand once word spreads about your cool giveaways. 

As much as it pains us to admit as an exhibitor, we realize some people only stop by our booth for the free swag, and we’re ok with that. After all, ISTE attendees pay hundreds to thousands of dollars in registration fees, travel expenses, hotel accommodations and food. They are rewarded with a three-day, world-class EdTech development opportunity and endless aisles of knick-knacks to wear and display proudly in their classroom.

That being said, Squirrels is doing away with the little knick-knacks this year. We’re leaving the stress balls, notepads, pencils, slingshot rockets, water bottles and mugs in North Canton, Ohio, as we embark for Philadelphia.

Instead, Squirrels is giving away two grand-prize packages that will offer our winners much more functionality than the average freebie. 

Random Drawing

Our first grand-prize giveaway includes:

iPad mini 2 with retina display

iPad mini Survivor protective case

Twist Cable Lightning Connector

$50 iTunes gift card

$25 Best Buy gift card.

To enter, ISTE attendees must simply fill out the Squirrels ticket that comes with their registration packet coupon book and drop the ticket off at our booth (booth #1452). We’ll randomly select a winner before the end of the conference.

Button Prize

Our second grand prize giveaway includes: 

iPad Air

iPad Mini 2

iPad Air Smart Cover

iPad mini Survivor protective case

Two Twist Cable Lightning Connectors

$50 iTunes gift card

 $25 Best Buy gift card

To enter, attendees must stop by our booth to pick up a pin-back button. We’ll scan their badge to enter them into the button prize package drawing. In addition, we’ll have representatives walking around the exhibitor area to find people wearing the Squirrels button. Our reps will scan their badges for additional chances to win.

Are you excited? Stop by booth 1452 at ISTE 2015. We’d love to help inspire you to transform your classroom technology and maybe, just maybe, give you some free stuff.

In the meantime, check out Reflector 2 and AirParrot 2 to get a better idea of what we do!

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5 Ways Apple Will Change the Classroom in 2015

This afternoon at the annual WWDC conference, Apple announced iOS 9 (among other new Apple projects) launching free to the public this fall. But what does this have to do with education? Should you care? If your classroom uses iPads, the answer is absolutely.

Advances in the iOS operating system will bring a world of possibilities to single-device, BYOD and 1-1 classrooms using iPads this upcoming school year.

Some of the innovative new features include:

1. Split-Screen

Using the iPad is much more multitask-friendly in iOS 9. Users will be able to see multiple applications on their screen at once, change the size of the split and manipulate both windows at the same time.

What this means for educators: Switching between applications can be frustrating when working on an assignment. Being able to view two applications side-by-side will streamline this process and allow students to complete work easier and faster.

2. News App

The News app will replace the Newsstand app. Instead of having to purchase subscriptions to publications, students will be able to instantly follow publications like The New York Times; specific interests like Technology; and popular or personal blogs.

What this means for educators: The News app will give students and teachers the chance to stay up-to-date on news that is important to them. Having access to a seemingly unlimited news stream will help facilitate current events discussions and give students a different perspective. 

3. Notes App

An update to Notes shows vast improvements with iOS 9. This includes the ability to add bold titles, web links with previews, pictures, custom drawings and checklists to enhance the text of the note.

What this means for educators: Students can use the native Notes app to talk thorough notes, complete homework and more. With easy note deployment through messages, mail and social media, this may eliminate the need for a third-party note application.  

4. Battery Life/Low Power Mode

These new software enhancements will add hours of lifetime to the battery of each iOS device.

What this means for educators: Longer use means fewer headaches keeping devices charged.

5. Keyboard

Instead of displaying an omnipresent uppercase keyboard, the keyboard on the iOS device will now use uppercase letters when the shift key is pressed, and lowercase letters when typing in lower case.

What this means for educators: This seems like a simple update, but imagine elementary schools. Students learning letters will be able to visualize the difference between upper and lower case letters.

The update to iOS 9 is free and is expected to be available this fall. If you’d like to try the update before everyone else, check out beta.apple.com. 

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Reflector 2.0.3 for Windows is Available

An update to Reclector 2 is available! This update resolves an issue with AirPlay auto discovery.

You can update Reflector 2 by selecting “Check for Updates” from the Reflector 2 preferences menu. Additionally, you can download the new version from the Reflector 2 download page.

Windows 2.0.3 update notes:

Resolved an issue that could cause AirPlay discovery to fail with certain MAC addresses

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Reflector 2.0.2 for Mac and Windows is Available

An update to Reclector 2 is available! This update improves use with certain Cast devices and resolves bugs on both Windows and Mac.

You can update Reflector 2 by selecting “Check for Updates” from the Reflector 2 preferences menu. Additionally, you can download the new version from the Reflector 2 download page.

Mac 2.0.2 update notes:

Improved Google Cast performance with various Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy devices)

Reflector 2 will now prevent a Mac from going to sleep while a device is mirroring

Resolved a hang when closing Preferences on some Macs

Resolved a crash when toggling voice-over at the end of a recording

Resolved an issue that could cause the Stop button to disappear while AirPlay streaming and recording

Resolved an issue that caused some Preferences labels to become truncated on 10.9 and lower

Windows 2.0.2 update notes:

Improved Google Cast performance with various Android 4.4 and 5.0 devices (including Samsung Galaxy devices)

Reflector 2 will now prevent Windows from going to sleep while a device is mirroring

Reflector 2 now saves recordings to the Desktop for easy access

Resolved an issue that caused extra padding on some Android device frames

Resolved an issue that could cause the save prompt to fail to appear when finishing a recording

Resolved an issue that caused devices to resize larger on rotation when scaling was set to Default Size

Resolved an issue that caused some Cast devices to appear larger than AirPlay devices

Resolved an issue that caused sizing issues when swiping between videos on an iOS device while AirPlay streaming

Resolved an issue that could cause the trial watermark to appear skewed when streaming videos

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AirParrot 2.1.3 for Windows is Available

An update to AirParrot 2 is available! 

You can update AirParrot 2 by selecting “Check for Updates” from the AirParrot 2 preferences menu. Additionally, you can download the new version from the AirParrot 2 download page.

Windows 2.1.3 Release Notes:

Resolved an issue introduced in 2.1.2 that could cause the stored license key to become corrupt, requiring re-entry

Resolved an issue that could cause AirParrot 2 to refuse to install on valid Windows Vista service packs

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The Story of Squirrels #DreamSmallBiz

In honor of #SmallBizWeek and #tbt, we’d like to share the story of CEO Dave Stanfill, COO Drew Gould and the creation of Squirrels.

Humble Beginnings

In 2007, Dave and Drew worked for the same development company in Green, Ohio.

The release of the iPhone that year created a wave of excitement throughout the world. However, without the ability to create apps, Dave wasn’t sold. This changed a year later when the iPhone 3G was released with the ability to write applications. Dave drove to Pennsylvania to buy one immediately, and he and Drew decided to develop their own app.

They created a TV guide application and one of the first 100 apps in the Apple App Store. They charged a couple of dollars for it, and within days had more money than they had ever seen before. The successful app opened a number of big-time prospects like MTV, Viacom and Nickelodeon, all looking for guidance. Recognizing the great opportunities they had ahead of them, Dave and Drew quit their day jobs.

 Napkin Studio Era

The pair formed Napkin Studio in September of 2008 and began making medical apps for a startup in California. While developing, Dave and Drew needed an easier way to share screens and display their work. Dave created AirParrot and Reflector to alleviate the complications during the development process.

The pair soon recognized that these applications had great potential in markets other than development. Squirrels LLC was formed in 2012 to house AirParrot and Reflector and any risks the applications may have entailed. With the unexpected success of the Squirrels apps, Dave and Drew decided to merge Squirrels and Napkin Studio. They brought everything together under one roof at the end of 2013.

 #TeamSquirrels

Today, Squirrels has grown to 26 employees and is eager to expand further. The two co-founders have made it a priority to run their company less like a hierarchy and more like a family. In their group culture, they make sure every employee knows his or her role and how important they are to the whole.  Dave and Drew, along with their partners Cody, Matt, Sid and Cory, don’t feel the need to micromanage. Everyone knows how valuable they are, and that’s what’s used to motivate.

A workday at Squirrels is far from your typical eight-hour grind. When the group isn’t grinding away behind their computer screens, you’ll most likely find them sitting down for lunch as a company, in the midst of a Nerf gun war or shooting hoops in the parking lot. With a work-hard-play-hard mentality, #TeamSquirrels is able to create amazing software and design elements, offer support and market each product, all while establishing friendships.

 The future of Squirrels LLC

What’s next for team Squirrels? Greatness.

“The goal has never been to make the best apps or the most money,” Drew said. “Our approach is to hire great people and build a team and army that’s ready for anything. Our employees are very talented and multi-disciplined to take on whatever we encounter next.”

“We could have sat back and enjoyed what we had, but we love what we do,” Dave said. “As technology grows we will continue to grow as well. Expect the unexpected.”

 Here’s to more products, more anniversaries and more cake. Happy Small Business Week!

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Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day 2015

Teachers are the foundation of the future. They mold minds and inspire students to find their passions and unique set of skills, all while encouraging students to apply them in meaningful ways.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek 2015 is May 4-8. As a part of the week, Teacher Appreciation Day (May 5th) is a special opportunity to thank a teacher that has changed you for the better. Take the time today and the rest of this week to reflect on the value of educators in your community and our society as a whole.

Check out these resources to get your appreciation efforts started:

How To Appreciate a Teacher – Celebrate a teacher that has impacted your life. Change the tone of education news and show the world the positive impact of educators.

10 Quotes About Teachers – Teachers have impacted a lot of the prominent figures in history. Read what they have to say about the influence of educators.

Get Involved – Take to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook with the hash tags #ThankATeacher and #TeacherAppreciationWeek to spread the word. 

Teachers, enjoy these resources to get the most out of your week:

Teachers: The Most Powerful People in the World! – Teachers are everyday heroes. Grab a free copy of the book “Time to Teach: How Do I Get Organized and Work Smarter” here!

Teacher Appreciation Day 2015 Freebies – We aren’t the only ones celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Day. Grab some great discounts at your favorite retailers!

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AirParrot 2.1.2 for Mac and Windows is Available

An update to AirParrot 2 is available! This update adds enhanced support for Reflector 2 connectivity and resolves numerous bugs on both Windows and Mac. 

You can update AirParrot 2 by selecting “Check for Updates” from the AirParrot 2 preferences menu. Additionally, you can download the new version from the AirParrot 2 download page. 

Mac 2.1.2 Release Notes:

Reflector 2 compatibility - Added enhanced support for mirroring and media streaming via AirPlay or Google Cast to Reflector 2

AirParrot 2 now prevents a Mac from sleeping while media streaming

Resolved a crash when seeking in a media stream

Resolved a crash when Bluetooth is not able to initialize

Resolved an issue that caused the pause icon to remain in the menu bar after a connection ends

Resolved an issue that could cause the AirParrot menu to not appear directly under the menu bar icon

Resolved an issue that could cause audio to disconnect on OS X 10.8

Miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements

Windows 2.1.2 Release Notes:

Reflector 2 compatibility - Added enhanced support for mirroring and media streaming via AirPlay or Google Cast to Reflector 2

Resolved a crash when switching between apps in Specific App mirroring

Resolved an issue with the Application list when many applications are running

Resolved an issue that caused the mirrored mouse pointer to appear in an incorrect location

Resolved an issue with audio streaming that could cause it to become crackly or garbled when mirroring

Resolved an issue with selecting a second video while one is already streaming

Resolved an issue that prevented reconnecting to a device after using the power button to disconnect

Resolved an issue that prevented AirParrot 2 from remembering saved AirPlay passwords

Resolved an issue that prevented "Stretch to Fit" from functioning when mirroring a specific application

Resolved an issue that caused a mirrored application to become black when resizing

Improved mDNS refresh and performance

AirParrot 2 now gracefully handles when displays are added and removed while AirParrot 2 is running

Resolved an issue that caused the pause icon to remain in the menu bar after a connection ends

Resolved an issue that caused the AirParrot 2 menu to appear off screen

Resolved an issue when FIPS security encryption is enabled in Windows

AirParrot 2 logs now include date and timestamp information

Miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements

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An Update to AirParrot 1 is Available

A performance update for AirParrot 1 is available. The update applies to both Windows and Mac. 

AirParrot for Mac 1.6.1 and AirParrot for Windows 1.3.1:

Resolves an audio issue when mirroring to an Apple TV on software version 7.2

You can update AirParrot by selecting “Check for Updates” from the AirParrot preferences menu. 

This update does not apply to AirParrot 2.

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Reflector 2.0.1 for Mac and Windows is Available

An update to Reclector 2 is available! This update significantly improves stability and resolves bugs on both Windows and Mac.

Mac 2.0.1 update notes:

Improved Google Cast discovery on older Android devices

Reflector 2 devices now appear in the Devices tab of the Chromecast app

Resolved an issue where a Cast device would connect and mirror only a single image before freezing (primarily on Samsung devices)

Resolved a crash when saving some recordings

Resolved a crash when toggling voiceover near the end of a recording

Resolved a hang when closing Preferences on some Macs

Resolved an issue that caused a long period of black space at the beginning of a recording

Resolved an issue that could cause device audio to become garbled in recordings

Resolved an issue that could cause device frames to appear corrupted in recordings

Resolved an issue that could cause Cast devices to only show "No Frame" in the frame selection list

Resolved an issue where device frames would not appear in some recordings

Resolved an issue where Reflector 2 would only show "No Frame" for a device that had previously set a frame

Resolved an issue where Reflector 2 would not trim backspace when sending Cast previews to Reflector Director

Resolved an issue with using the "Register" button in Reflector 2 license emails

Windows 2.0.1 update notes:

Improved Google Cast discovery on older Android devices

Reflector 2 devices now appear in the Devices tab of the Chromecast app

Resolved an issue where a Cast device would connect and mirror only a single image before freezing (primarily on Samsung devices)

Resolved a crash when saving some recordings

Resolved an issue that caused a long period of black space at the beginning of a recording

Resolved an issue that could cause device audio to become garbled in recordings

Resolved an issue with mirrored devices not appearing on Windows Vista 32-bit

Resolved an issue that caused the Reflector 2 menu to appear off screen

Resolved an issue that could cause Cast devices to only show "No Frame" in the frame selection list

Resolved an issue with the client name bar loading beyond the bounds of the window

Resolved an issue with excess padding when a Cast device stream is displayed in a frame

Resolved an issue that could cause device frames to appear corrupted in recordings

Resolved an issue where device frames would not appear in some recordings

Resolved an issue where Reflector 2 would not trim backspace when sending Cast previews to Reflector Director

You can update Reflector 2 by selecting “Check for Updates” from the Reflector 2 preferences menu. Additionally, you can download the new version from the Reflector 2 download page. 

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Introducing Reflector 2!

Reflector 2 is the result of years of experience with screen mirroring and sharing. It’s a completely rethought and redesigned application containing a number of game-changing features. With this launch, we’re excited to announce Reflector 2 as the world’s first Google Cast mirroring receiver for Mac and Windows that doesn’t limit device connections or require a subscription .  

What’s new in Reflector 2?

We listened to your feedback and built Reflector 2 around your needs. Check out some new features included in the upgrade. 

Android Device Support

Mirror Android phones and tablets to Reflector 2 using Google Cast. Everything previously only possible with iPads and iPhones can now be done with Google Cast-enabled Android devices. 

Chromebook Support

Mirror Chromebooks to Reflector using the Google Cast extension in the Chrome browser.

Smart Layouts

When multiple devices are connected, Reflector will automatically adjust the device screens for a clean look. Easily emphasize a specific device or enable full-screen mode. Take the guesswork out of organizing devices, and spend more time concentrating on what’s important.

Recording Improvements

Record any connected device screen – Google Cast or AirPlay. Add voice over audio while recording the screen to create tutorials and learning materials instantly, and even include multiple devices in one recording.  Coming soon, include webcam video and stream directly to YouTube in real time!

Device Management

A new device menu makes managing connected devices easy. Change device preferences or alter display settings all from one convenient area. The UI has been completely overhauled to give you an easier way to manage Reflector.

Reflector Director

The Reflector Director iOS companion app is the easiest way to manage devices connected to Reflector. Use the application on an iPad or iPhone to decide which screens are displayed and how they appear. Remotely show, hide and disconnect devices, and change display settings from anywhere in the room.

Much more….

Reflector 2 is the biggest update Reflector has ever seen. Check out all the new and improved features here.

Want Reflector 2 now?

Reflector 2 is a paid upgrade. Current users should check their email for a discount. New users can purchase Reflector 2 from the Squirrels store. Hurry, introductory discounts end soon!

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Thank you MACUL!

Last week, the Squirrels girls headed to Detroit to exhibit at the 2015 MACUL conference. Enthusiastic attendees were eager to learn about an upcoming Reflector 2 release and everything Squirrels has to offer.

Full of deep conversations and sessions, the annual MACUL conference is the event of the year for Michigan educators. Check out the MACUL15 hashtag on Twitter for a great recap of the event. 

Also, a big congratulations goes out to our $500 Best Buy gift card winner: Violetta Kuzniar from Taylor International Academy!

Thank you #MACUL15 and every one who attended. Here are some pictures from the event!

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Squirrels School Lesson #5: Extend Desktop to Apple TV or Chromecast

Cluttered desktops are overwhelming and frustrating.When one screen isn’t enough, add AirParrot to create additional workspace. Increase your productivity and use multiple programs simultaneously by wirelessly extending your desktop from your Mac or PC! Here’s how:

How to Extend Your Desktop

You’ll need a copy of AirParrot installed and running. AirParrot is free to try for 7 days, and is a budget friendly purchase.

1. Open the AirParrot menu. Select “Extend Desktop” as your method of screen sharing. Then, choose your destination.

2. Your desktop should then show up on your television or monitor connected to your receiver.

3. Drag your applications to either screen as you please!

4. You can extend your desktop to Apple TV, Chromecast or Reflector, separately or at the same time. (Apple TV on the left, Chromecast on the right).

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WIN BIG with #TeamSquirrels at MACUL 2015!

The Squirrels team will be traveling to Michigan to exhibitat the MACUL Conference from March19-20th! The Michigan Association of Computer Users in LearningConference will be held at the Cobo Center in Detroit and will feature the latest and greatest in educational technology innovations. Check out their online program for the conference schedule, highlights and more information!

WIN BIG AT BOOTH 338!

At #MACUL 2015, not only are we giving a sneak peek of Reflector 2, we are also giving away a $500 gift card to Best Buy!

Here’s how to enter:

Visit us at Booth 338 and learn about our affordable #edtech solutions.

Take a button!

Wear the button throughout the conference on Thursday and Friday. We will be walking around scanning everyone we see wearing the button and randomly choose the winner from this list!

Register now or follow @MACUL and #MACUL15 on Twitter to stay connected throughout the event!