Month: October 2013
5 Other Video Sites Like YouTube
iOS vs. Android: Your Best Arguments
Description
Android and iOS are the two most popular platforms in the market today. But, which one is better?? In this tutorial, we are going to discuss about both.
Solution:
1.Talking about Android, it is more customizable in terms of third-party launchers. But, in some aspects Android’s customization can cause problems. There are many apps like Zappos and golf game which you don’t need and can’t delete.
2.iOS is faster as well as more fluid. Thus, no matter how slow a device runs you will not feel any pause. But, Android is not smooth and fluid. And, obviously as a tech obsessed person you can’t tolerate this hindrance.
3.In terms of open platform for everything, Android is better than iOS. You can get apps from Google Play, AppBrain, Amazon Appstore, or anywhere else. But, iOS won’t allow you to do so. Therefore, Android is more flexible for apps as compare to iOS.
4.iOS gets a nice update every year but Android is little slower in this. As Android is open source OS thus, it runs on a crowd of different phone makes and model. This year, Galaxy S4 came out with eye scroll and Air gestures features. But, at the same time these features have cut down the memory of phone.
5.Apple always comes out with superior design and this makes it different from Android. On the other hand, Android devices use cheaper materials sometimes. The display is much better in iOS devices. Well, the new devices of Android runs really fast, offer great battery life as well as looks good. Although you can’t include all the devices in this yet, you can definitely choose the well-designed Android device.
6.Apple iOS is more intuitive and can be easily learned by anyone. The Asus tablet running Android is quite useful but it is very un-intuitive in some aspects. After using iOS for a long time switching over to Android would be un-intuitive to you. Many people love their iPhone over Android in terms of UI. They find it clean, quick and consistent.
7.In case you want to tinker with your phone and mold it as per your choice then Android is the good option for you. However, if you just want your phone to work smoothly then you should go for iOS. In fact, you can find iOS simple, convenient and appealing. But, Android is little inconsistent.
8.For sharing anything, Android is better as iOS don’t have this facility. Another drawback of iPhone is the lack of back button.
Eventually, one will choose according to their own preference. Thus, you can go as per your needs. For more from the XpertCrewTM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:
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How Widgets Can Actually Make Your Phone More Productive?
Description
Using widgets effectively can make your phone more productive. Nowadays, with 2GB of RAM and LTE in every major phone widgets can be used for number of reasons. Therefore, have a look on this tutorial for using widgets productively.
Solution:
Reasons to use Widgets:
•Widgets can be used to list apps so that you can see them at a glance. You can stay updated with Weather widgets, calendar widgets, and others.
•Also, there are many widgets designed to save battery life by turning on and off certain features.
•Widgets cover plenty of space on your screen.
•Widgets are the way to see everything at once like notes, emails, RSS feeds, etc.
Below are some ways to use widgets productively:
1.Dashclock is helpful as it let you see local weather, missed calls, unread texts, calendar events, next alarm or unread Gmail counts. Also, you can add additional functionality like battery meter, music controls, data usage monitor, etc. using extensions.
2.Unified Remote enables you to control everything on your computer from afar. This includes mouse and keyboard, volume, Spotify, VLC, YouTube, Hulu, PowerPoint, and music players galore.
3.Slider Widget lets you control all the volume levels from a single strip.
4.Simple RSS Widget can import your feeds from the Feedly Cloud and displays a big, resizable, scrollable list of headlines.
5.Ultimate Custom Widget takes care of everything like battery status, unread Gmail counts, or next alarms as well as you can adjust its appearance as per your choice.
6.Google’s own widgets like Keep, Calendar or Gmail are also very useful.
How to Troubleshoot a Problematic Widget?
If your phone is running slow due to tons of widgets, figure out the problem:
•Go to “Settings” and open up “Apps.”
•View all running apps and if available, select “Show Cached Processes.”
•Close each app one at a time to see if performance gets better.
If your home screen is slugging then you can disable your live wallpaper as it eats up precious resources really fast. If it doesn’t work then start disabling least use widgets.
Technically, widgets improve battery life but some widgets which check for updates can cause problems with battery life.
Thus, use widgets productively to stay ahead at your work. For more from the XpertCrewTM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:
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Connect your PC to your HDTV, and control it from across the room
Description
Do you find need of connecting your PC to your television? But, don’t know how to do it?? Then pay attention. This tutorial is going to help you a lot in this regard.
Solution:
In case, your PC has an HDMI port then it is good for you as HDMI lets you send the best picture and sound from your computer to television. If your PC lacks an HDMI port then check for Display port. Display port also carries similar quality images and sound. HDTV never comes with Display port but you can buy one for yourself.
Furthermore, if your PC lacks both then look for DVI port. It can be used to send video signals only. For sending audio, you need to find another way. HDTV with HDMI port with an analog audio feed associated can play audio.
Eventually, if your PC proffers only VGA then hopefully your HDTV does too. For setting resolution so as to get best results, check your TV’s manual. VGA is also for video only. To resolve this, you can find an analog audio input associated with your VGA connection.
In order to control your computer from across the room, wireless mouse can be used. Therefore, for streaming HD video from a PC, Blu-ray player from one room to another room, check out for IOGear’s new Wireless 5×2 HD Matrix.
Now, connect your HDTV to your PC and enjoy!! For more from the XpertCrewTM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:
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THE UNREAL DEAL: HOW TO ID PHONY PHONES, COUNTERFEIT CPUS, AND OTHER TECH TRAPS
Description
Solution:
Let’s have a look on the five most important market segments:
Smartphones and tablets
Beware of counterfeits while purchasing smartphones and tablets. Fraudsters target this market frequently. Street-vendor items are usually fakes. To fool you, a scammer purchases an item, unwrap it and replace it with fake one. After that, return it to the store for refund. According to many users, it is easy to spot fake phones and tablets. Its weight, case, button fitting and its finish is not as the real one. In a fake phone, you may find several useless apps installed.
CPUs, RAM, motherboards, and graphics cards
Components like microprocessors, RAM modules, and graphics cards are easy to replace with fake ones. Scammers may paint and label the real ones to fool customers. Also, they can sell used or damaged products as new. For spotting repainted and relabeled products, you need lab-grade equipment. Always look for every tiny detail like color, label markings, etc.
Headphones
Selling counterfeit headphones is a very common task. If you are buying headphones from street vendors without retail packaging then you need to check it carefully. If a seller offers a discount then it is suspicious. Also, you should check its packaging carefully.
Packaged software
According to Microsoft, counterfeit software will fail in online validation. In high-end packaged software, check for a valid certificate of authenticity. In Microsoft products, you can find holographic or color-shifting ink features. Make sure that the hologram should be printed on disc. For identifying Microsoft products, the most important security feature is present on the outer band of an optical disc. There you can find “Microsoft” label that changes into “Genuine” as you shift the disc in the light.
Mobile apps
Apart from physical-software counterfeiting, mobile apps are also in the list of counterfeiting. Counterfeit apps are not only for getting quick bucks from you but also for making your phone malware infected. The most common way is to take a paid app, break it down and add malware. After that, offer it for free. Obviously, people will go for it. Thus, always download apps from a trusted source like iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, or the Microsoft Store. Check the app for developer’s name. Also, check it for ratings and reviews. Android users should install a security app for monitoring of mobile device.
Counterfeiting is increasing day by day. Therefore, be careful and stay safe. For more from the XpertCrewTM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:
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Control how Windows locks down and saves power when you’re not using it
Description
It is better to lock Windows when you are not using your computer or away from it. It will save power and let you stay safe. In this tutorial, we are giving three ways to suspend Windows.
Solution:
Lock
It is a security option which displays login screen or the screen saver of your choice. It doesn’t save power. You can set up Windows to lock itself when not in use. For this, in Windows 7 click “Start”, type “Screen Saver” and select “Change Screen Saver.” In Windows 8, type screen saver, click or tap “Settings”, and select “Change screen saver.” For locking screen automatically, check the “On resume” option and set the wait option to a suitable number of minutes.
Sleep
In Sleep mode, Windows goes into a suspended state and requires very less amount of electricity. On pressing power button, it will ask you for a password and takes you back where you left it. For setting this in Windows 7, click “Start”, type “sleep”, and select “Change when the computer sleeps.” In Windows 8’s start screen, type “sleep”, click or tap “Settings”, then choose “Change when the computer sleeps.”
Hibernation
Hibernating PC use no energy at all. By copying everything in RAM to the hard drive, the PC gets shut off entirely. On rebooting, everything is loaded back into RAM.
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How to Add RAM to Your Desktop?
Description
Technology is developing rapidly. Thus, we expect a lot from a newly purchased desktop. Running applications, switching between several programs and web browsing should be fast and smooth. In the starting, everything will be very much like this but as time passes your computer becomes slower. This is due to tons of applications as well as data you put in your computer. Well, if you want to stay updated with this digital world then just upgrade your Random access memory.
Solution:
If you are using your desktop just for emails and word processing then you need RAM between 384 to 512 MB. The more processing your computer perform, the more RAM you will need. In case, you use your computer for tasks like e-mail, Web surfing, word processing, spreadsheets and software for presentations and illustrations then obviously your desktop requires almost 1GB of RAM. For game lovers, you need RAM between 1 and 2 GB. And, those who use 3-D modeling software need 2GB or more.
In fact, you can find various websites like Crucial.com which can help you to select the type of desktop you need. After choosing the right kind of RAM, you should install the RAM module. While installing it, keep your desktop off and unplugged from any outlets. Otherwise, it would be dangerous if any electrical source is connected to it. Also, you can wear an antistatic wrist strap. It prevents electrostatic discharge.
Most of the desktops are made with either side doors or tops that can be removed using screwdriver. RAM slots are located on the computer motherboard. Usually there are two slots but there may be more. If all the slots are already filled with existing RAM modules then replace the smaller RAM chip with a larger one. Release the tabs holding the module down. Then remove the older one and insert the new, larger one.
Once you have installed the RAM, close the desktop safely and carefully. Now, Start your computer and the system automatically recognize the new RAM.
Get ready to boot up faster, run applications smoothly and switch between programs with great ease. For more from the XpertCrewTM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:
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How to Avoid Facebook Scams?
Description
Online social networks have completely changed the face of web. In this list, Facebook is stepping ahead with thousands of users. Facebook lets you interact with your friends as well as share photos, links, etc. Furthermore, this platform has allowed application developers to create small programs called apps.
Solution:
Facebook community has millions of people which become a built-in audience for these apps. Thus, Facebook is the fast and effective medium of promotion for these apps. Some developers are creating apps for advertising but others are taking advantage of the popularity of Facebook. They create malicious programs or run scams to fool users.
Facebook apps have hundreds of categories including quizzes, games and tools. But, these apps direct you to install a few lines of code to your Facebook profile. Basically, Facebook has two principles: Users should have total control over their personal information as well as they should access the information other users wish to share. While filling Facebook profile, you can include information as per your choice.
Nowadays, there are apps which require accessing some of your personal information. It means developers can access your personal information easily. Before incorporating any app to your profile, do proper research about it.
Warning signs:
1.If any app is asking for your password or credit card information then there is something fishy.
2.If an app is directing you to a new page then look at the domain name of the page. In case, you found it suspicious, you should not enter your password.
3.Popup messages which allow you to download or install any other application are also risky. Installing these may infect your computer with a virus.
4.If you get any message from your friend to visit any link then do check it twice before clicking. It is possible that your friend account got hacked and someone else is sending you the messages.
How scammers trick people:
•Suggesting the victim that he/she can be seen in a funny way at a certain website is actually leads victim to download malware.
•Offer lucrative schemes.
•Tempting you to share credit card number.
What you can do?
If your password has revealed then post a message to your friends for informing them about the issue. Also, change your password immediately and make it strong this time. Don’t use same passwords for multiple accounts or services. Also, you can report about the scam to Facebook through the help center.
If you are a victim of identity theft then you should file a police report, contact your bank and alert the fraud departments of the major credit bureaus. Furthermore, you can report financial scams or identity theft to other agencies. It includes:
•Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
•Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
•Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Facebook is the most important tool to stay in touch with your friends. Therefore, use it safely and securely. For more from the XpertCrewTM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:
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How to Download YouTube Videos?
Description
YouTube is the most popular site for surfing videos. After its launch in 2005, this site is grabbing attention of each and every user.
Solution:
Well, if you want to download YouTube videos then there should be a way to do this. Talking about the YouTube download options, you can use YouTube itself to download anything from YouTube. Nowadays, YouTube is testing options which will give the ability to video owners to make their content downloadable. Owners can offer their videos for free or predetermined prices.
Now, YouTube is testing option with many universities. Also, you can find various versions of the RealPlayer software to download YouTube videos directly from the page. Whenever you watch a YouTube video, on moving mouse within the frame you find a small bar saying “Download This Video.” This will save the video into your RealPlayer library. But, you need to upgrade it by paying for latest versions.
There are websites like KeepVid.com or SaveVid.com which let you download videos easily. After downloading the software, paste the video URL into the bar and click “Download.” Then you will get the option of choosing a low-quality Flash video (.flv) or a higher-quality MP4 (.mp4). In case, you choose the Flash format then convert the downloadable video into another format that can be played on either QuickTime or Windows Media Player. Select the program for FLV convertor as per your operating system and simply use the software to open up the Flash file. Finally, convert it into any popular video format.
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Get Organized: How to Change Your Mobile Email Signature?
Description
Solution:
Change the Email Signature on iPhone and iPad
1.Firstly, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar.
2.Roll down to signature.
3.Then you get the option to write whatever you want in your sendoff line as well as set it for all accounts or “per account.”
4.In case, you select per account then you can customize the signature line for each email account connected to the mail app.
Update your “From” Name
When you are in Settings, you can also check “From” name. For this, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar. At the top during Accounts, you can see all the accounts you have connected with. Just pick up the one by tapping it and then on the next page, pick Account. You will see a page with Name field. This is what you called “From” name.
Change the Email Signature on Android
1.Go into your Email app and select the account you want.
2.Tap the menu button and pick Settings.
3.You will see a Signature section. It may be turned on by default. Talking about Samsung Galaxy S III, there is a slider bar to turn the signature on and off. Tap it, and you can customize the sign off.
With the above steps, you can change your mobile email signature. For more from the XpertCrewTM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:
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