tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69865440761402082132024-02-19T01:19:27.536-08:00Extreme ICT WorldExtreme ICT World is a technological blog that content with technological news, software reviews, hardware reviews, gadgets reviews and many more things around the information and communication technology.Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-30910011737467419752013-08-05T08:45:00.001-07:002013-08-05T08:45:38.309-07:00Google Chromecast review Stream Netflix, music, and websites to your TV <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Google has unveiled Chromecast, a 2-inch HDMI dongle that allows you to stream videos, music, and photos to your TV. All you have to do is plug the Chromecast into your TV, plug in a USB power cable, and then you can “cast” content from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or PC to your TV. The best bit, though, is the cost: Just $35 (yes, it’s only available in the US for now), and you get three months Netflix free, too. In one fell swoop, Google has suddenly become relevant in the living room.<br />
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At the live event today, Google was very happy to show us what the Chromecast can do, but was very coy when it came to telling us what the Chromecast actually is. Judging by the demos, we can infer that the Chromecast is basically a dongle that runs a cut-down version of Chrome OS, with an HDMI port for connecting to the TV and WiFi to connect to your local network. Your smartphone/tablet/laptop discovers the Chromecast on your local network, and then when you click “cast” the URI/URL of whatever you’re watching is sent to the Chromecast. Chromecast then fetches the URI and displays it on your TV. This URI can be a streaming Netflix video, a photo stored in your Google Drive, a song in Google Music or Pandora, or the ExtremeTech website.<br />
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Because the Chromecast is essentially a small, standalone computer (probably based on a last-gen OMAP SoC or similar), you can continue to use your smartphone/tablet/laptop after you cast something to your TV. Because you are merely sending commands to Chromecast, rather than mirroring your screen, any number of devices can control Chromecast — and you can turn your devices off at any time without interfering with playback. As it stands, you can cast content from Android apps that have been updated to allow it (only first-party Google apps for now and Netflix), and the Chrome browser on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. In short, for $35, almost everyone will have some way of casting stuff to their TV.</div>
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As far as we can tell, Chromecast is not a set-top box like Apple TV (which runs iOS), and it does not support screen mirroring via an AirPlay-like protocol. The demo did not show someone playing a game on a smartphone, and then sending it to the TV for some big-screen play. Beyond casting, the only real interaction between your device and Chromecast is changing the volume, or scanning through a video. In theory you could play a browser-based game, but there would be a significant amount of latency that would make fast-paced games unwieldy. What you get with Chromecast is effectively a single Chrome browser tab running on your TV; no more, no less.</div>
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Moving forward, Google says it would be easy to embed Chromecast into TVs. The other media streaming standard, DLNA, requires that the remote device actually streams content to the TV — which is awful news for power consumption. With Netflix, YouTube, streaming music providers, and cloud storage, Chromecast’s method of simply grabbing a URI from the internet makes a lot more sense.</div>
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Chromecast is available immediately from the US Google Play store for $35, with other retailers (Best Buy, Amazon) and other territories following soon. It’s amazing how much more sensible this is than the stillborn $100 Google TV and $300 Nexus Q, eh?</div>
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At the Build conference in San Francisco, Microsoft has unveiled Windows 8.1. The Windows 8.1 preview is available to download and install right away (link at the end of the story), and it will be a free upgrade for Windows 8 users when the final build is released in the fall. The overarching goal with Windows 8.1 is to make the operating system more usable on tablets, but also to improve the quality of life for mouse-and-keyboard users. To this end, Windows 8.1 sees the return of the Start button (but not the menu), the option to boot to the Desktop, and built-in search, SkyDrive cloud integration, and the Windows Store have been much improved. The bundled Metro apps, such as News and Weather, have also been refreshed, and there are also some interesting low-level tweaks to business- and security-oriented features, too.<br />
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Beyond the return of the Start button, which we’ve covered extensively, the most visible changes in Windows 8.1 are on the Metro side of the equation — in fact, the Desktop is mostly unchanged. The on-screen keyboard is now a lot easier and faster to use. The Start screen now has a couple of new tile sizes (large, very small), and there are many more customization options (colors, wallpapers). The Lock screen can now act as a slideshow, and you can answer a Skype call without unlocking. The new Control Panel (in Metro) has been significantly beefed up, allowing you to configure most aspects of your system without having to jump to the Desktop Control Panel.<br />
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For mouse-and-keyboard users, the return of the Start button isn’t the only olive branch: The Charms menu, if activated by a mouse, now clusters the buttons in the top right corner, nearer your mouse. Interacting with the Metro interface is easier with the mouse, too.<br />
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For both Metro and Desktop users, Windows 8.1 includes a built-in version of SkyDrive that syncs your entire device — no longer do you need one SkyDrive app to cover Metro, and another to cover the Desktop! The much-updated Search tool, powered by Bing and with tweaks to help mouse-and-keyboard users, is very neat indeed.<br />
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Perhaps most importantly, though, the Windows Store has been overhauled. App discovery and individual app listings are severely improved. Built-in apps such as Internet Explorer (now up to version 11), Photos, Mail, and Xbox Music are all much improved, too. CEO Steve Ballmer also mentioned on stage in San Francisco that Facebook has finally committed to building a Windows 8.1 Metro app.<br />
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An early build of Windows Blue, the next version of Windows, has leaked online. So far, the standout features of Windows Blue are more Start screen customization, more ways to view apps side-by-side, Internet Explorer 11, and a few other bits that should make both the Metro and Desktop interfaces easier to use.<br />
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Starting at the beginning, then, Windows Blue (build 9364; Windows 8 is build 9200) increases Start screen customization. Live Tiles can now be even smaller (a lot like Windows Phone’s smallest tiles), and the Desktop tile is huge. Still no sign of a built-in feature to skip the Start screen or bring back the Start menu, though. Instead of just 30 color presets, you can now fully customize your Start screen background and accent color. There is also a new gesture: Swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to reveal all installed apps.<br />
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In Windows 8, you have the option of snapping one app to the left or right side of the screen, and running another app side-by-side. With Windows Blue, you can now run apps that are perfectly split in the middle, 50/50, much like Aero Snap on the Desktop (try dragging a window to the left edge of the Desktop, if you’ve never done it before). Alternatively, Windows Blue allows you to run up to four apps in portrait orientation side-by-side. In a tiny boost for multi-monitor setups, Windows Blue allows you to snap apps to the edge of any monitor.<br />
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Beyond the visuals, by far the most significant update in Windows Blue is the addition of tons of new config options to the Metro Control Panel (“more PC settings”). If you had any lingering doubts about whether Microsoft was trying to kill off the Desktop, here’s confirmation. In essence, Microsoft seems to be adding enough features to the Metro Control Panel so that tablet users never have to switch to the Desktop Control Panel. There’s also a new section that shows you the handler for each file type, and allows you to change the default apps. For a better idea of the changes to the Metro Control Panel, check out the gallery below.<br />
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So, you want to head to bed… time to power down the PC and call it a night. But wait… that download hasn’t finished yet. You could stay up and wait for it to finish, but then you will miss out on sleep. You could leave it running, but that’s a waste of electricity. Or you could do is turn to Shutter, which gives you a couple of alternative options.<br />
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This is a free tool that may not look like anything special, but it has a few tricks up its sleeve that make it well worth checking out. Used at its most basic Shutter could be configured to automatically shut down your computer in an hour’s time, or however long you think it’s going to take for your download to complete. no it will take 5 seconds<br />
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Click the Event drop down menu and you will find that there are a number of triggers for you to choose from. These include a simple countdown timer or an alarm-style time trigger, but there are also more interesting options such as low battery and the closing of a window or the termination of a particular process.<br />
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Depending on what you choose from this first menu, you will then have to configure additional settings. If you have opted for a timer, this involves little more than specifying how long the timer should run, but you may also choose which windows Shutter should monitor, the battery level to watch out for, or the processor activity level that should act as the trigger.<br />
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The Action menu is where you can select what should happen when your chosen trigger occurs. We are interested in using the Shutdown option for now, but restarting, hibernating, sleeping, sound muting and more are also available.<br />
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Hit the Start button and you can walk away from your machine safe in the knowledge that the shutdown or other action will happen in your absence. If you have opted for an alarm or sound muting/unmuting instead, you can use the Now button to have a dry run and ensure that it is going to work as expected.<br />
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You might well be wondering why you would want to take the time to configure Shutter to do something that could be achieved by setting up Windows’ task scheduler instead. Shutter is far more flexible than Windows’ scheduling tool in terms of the different events that can be used as triggers, and it is also able to trigger a wider range of events. But it does not end there.<br />
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We recently looked at how you can re-enable the hibernation feature in Windows 8, but if you right click the Shutter icon in the notification area of the taskbar it’s possible to access the various power down states from the Now sub-menu.<br />
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But arguably the most useful element of Shutter is its remote access option. Click the Options button in the main program window, or select this from the system tray menu. While you are here, you might want to select the autorun option so that the program starts with Windows.<br />
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This is important if you want to ensure that your computer always shuts down on a schedule or you want to have the remote access option available at all times.<br />
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Moving to the Web Interface tab, you can turn on a very useful option. Tick the Enable box, select your computer’s IP address from the Listen IP menu and then choose the port you’d like to use.<br />
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Assuming you have a firewall in place, you will need to grant Shutter permission to make use of your network before you can continue with this feature of the program.<br />
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Returning to our scenario in which a lengthy download is getting in the way of going to bed, the remote access option is particularly useful. You could head off to bed with your laptop, watch a movie or catch up on emails beneath the sheets and log into your other machine via Shutter.<br />
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Fire up your web browser, enter the IP address of your computer into the address bar followed by a colon and then the port number you have specified – e.g. 192.168.1.67:802.<br />
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At first it may seem as though you have just been presented with a list of shut down options, and it’s certainly true that you can jump right in and remotely sleep your PC if you want. However, you may first want to check just what’s happening on the machine.<br />
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You can click the ‘Information on Computer’ link to view details of processes that are running – which may help you to determine whether a particular task has safely completed – but the ‘Screenshot of a Desktop’ link gives you a quick snapshot so you can see exactly what’s going on before you decide what to do.<br />
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This is a wonderfully useful little utility that can also be controlled from the command line, which opens up additional possibilities. Let us know what you think of the tool in the comments below.<br />
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<br />Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-34758876433005305852013-02-06T00:13:00.000-08:002013-02-06T00:59:14.379-08:00Fix Windows Errors....Is your Computer slowdown? you can use <a href="http://b8b0ecsbfch38w1oxz-sv6g39g.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">smartPCFixer</a> to rapier your PC. <a href="http://b8b0ecsbfch38w1oxz-sv6g39g.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">smartPCFixer</a> will convert your PC as smart computer.. <a href="http://b8b0ecsbfch38w1oxz-sv6g39g.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">smartPCFixer</a> is a utility software.<br />
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Scan & Clean</h3>
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SmartPCFixer™ will help identify and fix Windows' invalid registry entries. By running Scan & Cleaner as part of scheduled maintenance, it will keep your PC from freezing or frequent crashes . Using it will reduce the probability of you getting a "blue screen", program not responding or lock up.</div>
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A Toolkit designed to scan, diagnose and your operating system. Using it results in better optimization, manages startup and desktop, assists you with maintaining browser objects, internet options, system service, and repairs file extensions. With this arsenal of powerful, sophisticated utilities your system is tuned to run at its optimal state. Included are Easy Repair Wizard, Error Utilities, File Association fixer, Register ActiveX, Shortcuts Fixer, Winsock2 Repair toolkit, Dll Fixer and more.</div>
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-31768763728704660982013-01-28T21:14:00.004-08:002013-01-28T21:14:54.947-08:00Facebook, ARM, x86, and the future of the data center<br />
Last week, Facebook announced a new motherboard/daughtercard design it dubbed “Group Hug.” Thanks to innovative work from the Open Compute Platform, the new daughtercard allows CPUs from ARM, Intel, or AMD to be plugged into a single motherboard. At least, that’s the plan — for now, the hardware interconnects are still in the design phase, as is the framework required to manage disparate CPUs from multiple vendors.<br />
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There are, in other words, huge questions left to settle. Adding different daughtercards to the same server to optimize CPU usage is a great idea, but writing software that understands how to manage the various assets is still a huge task. In the rush to herald the advent of a bold new era for server commoditization and the advent of ARM servers, some significant factors are being ignored.<br />
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Here’s the biggest: Contrary to what others have said, mobile SoCs will not “remake the server world.” Wired attempts to draw a parallel between Facebook’s experiments with turning off chip cache and the idea of replacing “brawny” CPU cores with “wimpy” ones. But it’s not that simple.<br />
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Take a look at ARM’s next-generation IP block for connecting up to 16 processors, their caches, and a variety of additional system devices, as compared to the CCI-400 that’s currently shipping for the Cortex-A15.<br />
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The CCN-504 doesn’t just connect more chips; it ties in up to 16MB of L3 cache, dual-channel memory (with support for ECC), support for DDR4, 10gigE to 40gige, and a host of other devices. It’s an order of magnitude more complex than anything ARM has shipped previously and there’s a reason it’ll support both the Cortex-A15 and upcoming chips on ARM’s 64-bit extension, ARMv8.<br />
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IP blocks like this are as essential to any ARM-based server as the underlying processor and you’ll never see them in a smartphone. Smartphones don’t need 16 processors with 8-16MB of L3 and support for 10gigE, DPI, and SATA. It turns out that once you start adding server-class features to low-end processors, the end products’ power consumption increasingly resemble each other regardless of the CPU architecture you start from.<br />
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Intel and (and to some extent, AMD) will fight the trend towards commoditized hardware by attempting to compete directly in performance per watt and by offering additional features that ARM chips don’t yet have. It’s true that ARM poses a threat to Intel’s server business, but drawing a line from cell phones to servers by way of an impressive box by Facebook ignores the real challenges ARM vendors face in trying to break into the server market.<br />
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What’s the future of the data center look like? Complex and evolving. ARM CPUs are going to have a part to play, but creating a full server ecosystem around these products and achieving mass-market penetration is going to take years. Facebook’s Group Hug platform could kneecap traditional server vendors, but it only threatens Intel if it can’t build cheap processors that offer better performance per watt than its competition. At the Open Compute Summit last week, all of the vendors on question were confident that their own solutions would prove to be the best option for powering next-generation servers.<br />
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AMD has the fruits of its SeaMicro acquisition, new 64-bit ARMv8 processors in the works, and next-generation 28nm chips based on its Jaguar core launching this year, though there’s no information on whether or not Kabini and Temash will show up in servers. Intel has its own server Atom products and will refresh those chips with 22nm processors based on the first quad-core, out-of-order Atom that debuts later in 2013. ARM, of course, has server vendors like Calxeda as well as companies like X-Gene, which plans to ship its own 64-bit ARMv8 design by the second half of this year.<br />
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The winner will be decided by manufacturing, design, and scalability as much as CPU architecture. Historically, Intel has had a better handle on those issues than any other vendor on the planet. ARM may force Intel to innovate, but the chances of a wholesale takeover are exceedingly small.<br />
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-11916074816630585052013-01-26T22:47:00.001-08:002013-01-26T22:47:56.362-08:00Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3<br />
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is coming. Soon the Samsung Galaxy S3 will be consigned to the past, trodden underfoot like a Gizmondo with a broken screen. But will 2013’s Android king-in-waiting be that much better than its predecessor?<br />
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We’ve collated all the information we can find on the Samsung Galaxy S4, discarded the rubbish and drawn a picture of what this next Galaxy flagship will be like. We’ll be updating this article as more information is released.<br />
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S3 Release Date</h3>
At the time of writing, it has been seven months since the Samsung Galaxy S3 was released. In that time the phone has sold more than 30 million units. It has a few months more to rack-up those sales too, because the Samsung Galaxy S4 is likely to be released in April, following a March “Unpacked” event.<br />
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These Samsung Unpacked events are the Samsung norm for big new releases, and reports online suggest plans are already underfoot to hold one in late March.<br />
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S3 Design</h3>
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Just a couple of Samsung Galaxy S4 pictures have been leaked to date. They suggest that, just like its predecessors, the phone is made of plastic.<br />
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However, the phone appears to be returning to the more angular lines of the Samsung Galaxy S2, probably in order to make slimming-down the screen bezel easier. This will let the Samsung Galaxy S4 incorporate a larger screen than the Samsung Galaxy S3 without having a significantly larger body.<br />
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The leaked image above looks remarkably similar to a Samsung Galaxy Note 2, one with a slightly different select button. This picture was published by BGR, which found the image on photo sharing site Picasa. As far as leaks go, it’s far from concrete. We’ll be back with more up-do-date pictures of the Samsung Galaxy S4 as soon as they’re available.<br />
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S3 CPU</h3>
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Samsung unveiled what is expected to be the Galaxy S4’s CPU at the CES 2013 conference in early January. It’s an eight-core CPU that, like the Samsung Galaxy S3’s, bears the Exynos brand.<br />
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The Samsung Galaxy S4 processor is a, Exynos 5800 series chip, a generation on from the Exynos 4412 of the Galaxy S3. Its design is quite different too, designed for long battery life as well as top performance.<br />
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Four of the Samsung Galaxy S4’s cores are "performance" engines clocked at 1.8GHz and use the Cortex-A15 system architecture. The other four are lower-powered Cortex-A7 cores running at a clock speed of 1.2GHz. These will handle low-demand every-day tasks, while the faster bruiser cores will step in for the good stuff.<br />
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AnTuTu benchmark scores for the Samsung Galaxy S4’s Exynos 5800 have already appeared online. It scored 27,617, while the Galaxy S3 tends to score around 12,060.<br />
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The GPU of the Exynos 5800 SoC is the Mali-T658, which offers up to ten times the performance of the Mali-400 seen in the Samsung Galaxy S3 according to its maker. The Galaxy S4's iteration is likely to have eight cores of its own.<br />
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S3 Screen</h3>
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The core panel technology of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is the same as that seen in its predecessor. Both use AMOLED screens, as opposed to the IGZO and IPS-variant 1080p screens we’ve seen, or expect, in rivals like the Huawei Ascend D2, Sony Xperia Z and – of course – the fabled iPhone 5S. You can expect the same combo of vibrant colours and unbeatable contrast seen in the Samsung Galaxy S3.<br />
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Other than that, though, it’s all change. Screen size is to increase from 4.8 inches to 4.99 inches, which is likely the largest Samsung could afford without making the phone itself much larger.<br />
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The Samsung Galaxy S4’s screen will also benefit from significantly improved resolution. It’ll have a 1080p panel instead of a 720p one, offering 2.25 times the number of pixels as the Samsung Galaxy S3.<br />
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There should be a noticeable difference in screen detail in spite of the S3's impressive display too, as the Galaxy S3 used a sharpness-reducing arrangement of sub-pixels known as PenTile. That’s why its screen looked significantly less sharp than an iPhone 4S’s – it wasn’t just down to pure pixel density,<br />
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The pixels-per-inch figure of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smashes the iPhone 5’s, 441dpi against 326 dpi, so even if it does use a PenTile array (currently TBC) it should look pin-sharp. The Samsung Galaxy S3 had pixel density of 305dpi.<br />
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S3 Software</h3>
Recent leaked benchmarks of the Samsung Galaxy S4 show that, in prototype form at least, the phone runs Android 4.2.1. The Samsung Galaxy S3 currently runs Android 4.1.2. After the significant overhaul of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, version 4.2 wasn’t a big upgrade, and some of its tweaks focused on tablets alone. No big upgrade, then?<br />
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Not quite. What will bring new features to the Samsung Galaxy S4 is TouchWiz 6.0. Samsung is highly likely to introduce a new version of its TouchWiz interface to complement the new flagship phone. Exactly what it’ll bring is anyone’s guess at this point – the Samsung Galaxy S3 already had more trimmings a street’s worth of Xmas day roast dinners. Drop your best guesses in the comments below. We'll be back once we know more.<br />
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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S3 Camera</h3>
Samsung has given the Galaxy S4 a solid camera upgrade. Rumours from the web agree that it’ll use a 13-megapixel sensor. This is in-line with the Sony Xperia Z’s snapper, but represents a big upgrade from the 8MP sensor of the Samsung Galaxy S3.<br />
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It’s too early to decide whether this upgrade will really result in a jump in image quality, though. We don’t know whether the Samsung Galaxy S4 will offer a larger-than-normal sensor or what the aperture of its lens is. These factors are just as important, if not more important, than the megapixel count.<br />
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We do know that the Samsung Galaxy S4 will almost certainly feature a live HDR video mode, though. HDR involves merging two exposures, taking the image detail from both to create a slightly larger-than-life looking image. It’s a fantastic way to mitigate the limited photo capabilities of a phone camera when shooting stills, and should hopefully have the same effect with video.<br />
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Samsung Galaxy S4 - Should You Upgrade?</h3>
It’s a little too early to tell if the Samsung Galaxy S4 will become the no. 1 phone to own in 2013, but the early signs are promising. It offers serious spec advantages over not just the Samsung Galaxy S3 but also its 2013 rivals like the Sony Xperia Z and Huawei Ascend D2.<br />
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We’ll be back with a clearer picture on exactly what the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be like as soon as more information is available. For now, let us know in the comments which Galaxy S4 features you want to see.<br />
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If you have forgotten the password of your Windows account and don’t have an install CD with you, don’t worry a little as we have a solution to this problem. There are many ways one can reset his/her password, some of them are very complicated and probably require a professional touch but there are some easy ways too.<br />
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Here are some simple steps that will help you retrieve your password.<br />
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Well first of all you will have to create a boot disk using some other PC. You can download the bootdisk from <a href="http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Now boot your PC through the boot disk. If your PC doesn’t allow you to do so you might have to tweak your BIOS settings a little bit so that booting from a CD can be allowed.<br />
Now you will have to navigate your way through certain steps most of which require hitting “Enter” only. For example the first step asks you if you want to use the first partition of the hard disk where one is set by default. In the second step as well where the PC asks for the path to your registry and the best one is already defined as default so hit ENTER.<br />
Next, the computer will ask whether you would like to Edit User Info and Passwords so hit enter on this step as well.<br />
On the next screen you will have to type in the Username whose password you want to reset.<br />
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You can either change the password or make it blank and then change it once you open up your Windows account on your PC. We would recommend the latter one as it will be easier for most of the users.<br />
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Now in order to save your settings, first type in an exclamation mark ‘!’ to quit and then type in ‘Y’. The computer will then show “EDIT COMPLETE” message.<br />
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Windows 7 included a search feature that was handy, but Windows 8 ups the ante by providing even better search functionality via the Windows 8 UI. It’s now possible to filter your search by apps, settings, or files. You can access the search function from any screen by placing your cursor in the upper right hand corner of your display. This will activate the “Charms” bar, which includes a magnifying glass for search. The result is familiar. Select a category and type in what you’re looking for.<br />
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Windows populates the new user interface with tiles automatically, but, since every user is different, it may not pick the best apps for you. However, it is possible to un-pin and re-size tiles just by right-clicking on them. Want to modify multiple tiles? Simply right-click on them in succession to do so. Tiles can also be moved using the good ol’ drag-and-drop technique.<br />
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You’ll also notice that the tiles are placed in groups. To modify them, click on the minimize button in the lower right-hand corner (it’s very small, next to the scroll bar), and then right-click groups to add names or delete them.<br />
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What about pinning all-new apps or functons? For that, go to the Apps search page and find what you want to add to the Start menu. Right-click and then click Pin to Start. This only works for apps — not settings or files.<br />
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Alt + Tab is a classic shortcut for moving through different app windows quickly. Now it is being joined by a new hotkey: Win + Tab. Pressing these two together will bring up a new interface on the left-hand side of the screen that lets you move only through Windows 8 apps. It’s a nice way of multi-tasking when you are not in the classic desktop environment.<br />
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The top of a new Windows 8 app is an important part of the app interface. Once inside the app, placing the mouse cursor on the top of the screen will turn the cursor into a hand. Once that’s happened, you can right-click to open up a context menu that will provide a few useful options. It’s usually not much, but the specifics depend on the app.<br />
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Doing this also lets you use the new snap features in the Windows 8 interface. To activate this, left-click and drag downwards, and the window will shrink. Now, drag the window to the right or left and watch it automatically snap to that portion of the screen. You can use this to watch information in one Windows 8 app while primarily using another. This will continue to function in the desktop if you go to it after snapping a Windows 8 app to the left or right side of the screen.<br />
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Underneath the new interface, all of the old Windows 7 utilities are — for the most part — still there. That being said, you may not need to access them often due to a new PC settings interface. You can access setting by searching for “PC settings” or by pressing Win + I and the clicking the Change PC Settings link at the bottom. This new interface will let you handle basic settings pertaining to network connectivity, privacy, and currently-connected devices, among other things. This is often the fastest way to change basic settings.<br />
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That same Win + I menu can also be used to power off your computer or change screen brightness without having to open the Change PC Settings link.<br />
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Learn Ribbon and the Quick Access toolbar</h2>
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Windows 8′s other big interface change is the addition of the Ribbon to Internet Explorer. The icon-driven UI replaces the text-menu interface of the old version. However, it only sometimes appears by default. To summon it, you need to use the new option tabs at the top of Explorer (Home, Share, View, etc.). You also an click the tack icon at the upper right or you can use the Ctrl + F1 hotkey.<br />
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When Ribbon is not active you will see the slimmer Quick Access toolbar. It has only a few fuctions by default, but users can add more. To do this, open the Ribbon, right-click on an icon, and then click “add to Quick Access toolbar.”<br />
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Get to know your history</h2>
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One of the best feature in Windows 8 is File History. It’s an automatic update service that can back up information to a second drive and also lets you selectively restore data. First, however, you have to open and access it. To do this, search for File history in the settings search. Open it, and then click the Turn On button. File History handles the rest.<br />
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If the drive you want to back up to is not selected you can change drives by clicking the “Select a drive” link on the left. You also can restore files by clicking the “Restore personal files” link.<br />
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Though Windows 8 tosses out the old Start button, it does add another menu that can be of use. The menu doesn’t have a particular name, but it’s accessed using the Win + X hotkey and it appears where Start used to be (the lower left hand side).<br />
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From this menu it’s possible to access a number of utilities like Control Panel, Task Manager, and the Device Manager. It’s an old-fashioned menu that uses a gray background with black text but it will appear in either the desktop environment or the new Windows 8 UI.<br />
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source : d<a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/8-windows-8-tips-and-tricks-for-new-users/" target="_blank">igitaltrends</a>Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-63738489335054583812013-01-15T04:38:00.002-08:002013-01-19T03:53:20.938-08:00Using the internet in place of memory doesn’t make us dumber<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Much has been said about the potential perils of the so-called “Google-assisted memory.” In 2008, Nicholas Carr brought this controversy to the forefront with an article for The Atlantic. It proposed that those of us who rely heavily on the internet to find and store information are missing out on the benefits of using the brain to accomplish those tasks by itself. Well, a number of researchers took these ideas to heart, and set out to collect data about how relying on the internet for knowledge affects the human brain. As it turns out, it’s not so bad. Researchers at UCLA have used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to show that people experienced in web searching actually show increased brain activity while searching for new information when compared to internet novices.</div>
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Scientific American has a fascinating excerpt available from a book titled Twentysomething: Why Do Young Adults Seem Stuck? written by mother-daughter pair Robin Marantz Henig and Samantha Henig. In this essay on millennials who have grown up with the internet, they give a voice to both arguments for and against Google-assisted memory. Carr’s intuition about distraction and memory issues with the advent of social media and search engines is shown in stark contrast to actual data.</div>
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The aforementioned UCLA study, published in 2009, clearly shows that a group of people with experience searching the web had twice the brain activity of a naive group when searching for information. By giving their brain a frequent workout with Google, those experienced with the web have strengthened their neural circuitry, and that potentially means that actively using search engines could help stave off decline of mental capacity. The research into this area is far from completed, but early signs are promising.</div>
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Interestingly, Carr’s fear mongering isn’t even close to the first panic about technology contributing to decline in mental capacity. Back in 370 BCE, Plato discusses rhetoric and writing in his dialogue Phaedrus. In this section, Socrates tells of an Egyptian legend that admonishes a god for giving humans the gift of writing because it will hinder their reliance on memory. Everything old is new again. Any time something new, useful, and exciting happens, there will be a population of people who fear moving forward. These people worry that embracing new technology works as a crutch for humanity. That wasn’t true thousands of years ago when Plato waxed philosophical about the woes of the written word, and it doesn’t seem true now either.</div>
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It is completely understandable to be cautious of becoming stagnant in some sort of apocalyptic WALL-E fashion. Worrying about technological progress because your gut tells you that Google and social media are making us stupid is a bad idea, though. Until there is actual hard data showing a decline in mental capacity thanks to technology, people in Carr’s camp seem a bit like old men yelling at kids that about how rock ‘n’ roll isn’t real music and how the television will rot their brains.<br />
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-1179927444187492662013-01-04T21:13:00.000-08:002013-01-04T21:13:12.380-08:00Facebook Messenger Not Just for Text Messages Anymore<br />
Facebook has added a recording feature to its Messenger mobile app, allowing mobile users to send each other voice messages without using their voice minutes.<br />
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In addition to the recorded message options, iPhone users in Canada are able to make voice calls via Facebook's mobile app. Users can tap the "i" button in the app and hit "Free Call" in the updated app to call a contact. The feature uses existing data plans to record messages and make calls.<br />
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The voice over IP feature could potentially allow Facebook to compete more directly with services such as Google Voice or Microsoft's Skype, which allow users to make voice calls and video chat for free or low rates. Apple's iMessage service also lets users convert voice to text messages.<br />
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In the updated version of the app, iOS and Android users can tap the "+" button and hold down the red Record button to record a message. To send, a user simply releases the button when they're done. A timer limits messages to 60 seconds. To redo or cancel the recorded message, the user can slide their finger off the button.<br />
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Adding voice recording features to its mobile app is a natural business step for Facebook, said Zeus Kerravala, principal analyst at ZK Research. One of the social network's biggest goals is to keep users engaged and active inside its ecosystem. Instead of making them exit Messenger to make a call or send a voice message, then, Facebook is offering users the chance for its app to be a one-stop communication shop.<br />
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"I'm actually surprised they didn't do this sooner," he told TechNewsWorld. "If you look at industry metrics, people tend to stay in Facebook longer than almost any other Internet-based application. Leaving that to call someone can be disruptive, so the next step is obviously to use that mobile device for exactly what it is supposed to do, call people."<br />
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Right now, that calling is only available in Canada. If Facebook expands that offering, though, the feature could be a huge bonus for smartphone users that are opting for more data and fewer voice minutes in their service plans, said Greg Sterling, founder of Sterling Market Intelligence.<br />
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"Heavy Facebook users who have limited voice minutes but unlimited data, for example, would probably find it appealing," he told TechNewsWorld.<br />
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Drawing those users is critical for Facebook's business plan. Since going public last May, the company has been working to show investors it can remain relevant in the constantly evolving digital world, especially as digital users are turning more to smartphones and tablets and away from PCs.<br />
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"One of the big mysteries for Facebook is how it monetizes mobile, and this could go a long way to solving this holy grail of theirs," said Kerravala.<br />
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Eventually, if it expands its voice calling options, Facebook could add short ads to calls or charge small fees to make money from the service, said Pim Bilderbeek, founder of Bilderbeek Consulting.<br />
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"This is a precursor to monetizing voice and video communications," he pointed out. "I can see Facebook charging a fee for calls to and from the carrier networks, for instance. I can also see Facebook adding more countries beyond Canada."<br />
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Before that, though, Messenger usage needs to grow, Sterling pointed out. Facebook has taken some steps to drive adoption lately. It recently allowed Android Messenger users log in without a Facebook account, requiring just a name and a phone number to download and use the app's messaging services. It also launched Poke, giving users the ability to send messages that disappear after a specified amount of time. The app is meant to compete with the popular app Snapchat.<br />
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Only by steps like those, such as eliminating some of the barriers to joining Messenger and adding novelty features, could Messenger dream of taking on a service such as Skype, said Sterling.<br />
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"First, Facebook has to drive adoption and usage before it can consider ads," he noted. "If it develops a large enough and engaged enough user base, it can make money off Messenger."<br />
Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-22841917668940155832013-01-04T20:57:00.003-08:002013-01-04T21:01:10.031-08:0010 Hottest Gadgets of the Year 2012<br />
Looking for some hottest gadgets this year, .. so far in 2012 we have some cool hardware’s and nifty toys. From those we have picked some which make us feel good. With Microsoft coming in with Tablets Surface, its getting better and better for consumers to have something to look ahead.<br />
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Keeping in mind the cool features and extraordinary engineering more PC vendors have jumped in for ultra thin laptops. The list below have the latest informations from various, popular technology blogs with there review and photos. So hop in to see the 10 Hottest Gadgets of the year so far.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. MacBook Pro with Retina Display</span><br />
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This is a laptop that stands poised to kill an existing one, one that Apple has dominated. The new Pro is good enough to make the old Pro (even the updated version) look and feel obsolete. It pushes and redefines the category, raising the bar higher than even its brethren can jump. If you can afford the premium and aren’t set on a 13-inch model there’s no reason to buy any Pro other than this Pro.<br />
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Microsoft Surface – A Windows 8 Tablet – The Microsoft Hardware unit has so far limited itself to designing keyboards, mice, and other computer accessories but this is probably the first time that they have designed a consumer computer tablet in-house. The build quality of existing Microsoft hardware is top-notch and if these press photos are any indication, the new “Post PC” device should be no different.<br />
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The ASUS Taichi is a revolutionary new product that combines the power of an ultrabook with the flexibility and mobility of a tablet. At first glance, the Taichi passes for just another ultrabook, but upon closer review, the lid yields a reflective surface, that is in fact, a touchscreen. The touchscreen is a beautiful Full HD IPS display with a 1920×1080 resolution that offers crisp visuals, even from extreme angles.<br />
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The Transformer AiO initially runs Windows 8, but a button push will cause the behemoth to boot into Android. You won’t be carrying your 18.4-inch tablet very far, however: the screen acts as a wireless monitor when it’s taken away from the docking base. When you do decide to return it, you’ll be greeted with an array of ports including USB 3.0, Ethernet, and an optical drive.<br />
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The term Capsule refers to the overall design concept. The Time-Vault Capsule is a module that includes the components required for a fully functional digital train set ranging from people on the platforms to software on the supplied notebook computer. The Time-Vault Capsule can be stored by folding the main unit in half and the integrated legs can then be folded into the main chassis. Only a few of the larger buildings, together with the trains and rolling stock, need to be removed and stored in their custom case.<br />
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Sony has announced the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, an enthusiast compact camera based around a 20MP 1″ CMOS sensor. It features a 28-100mm equivalent lens with F1.8-4.9 aperture range and image stabilization and is the first Sony compact to capture Raw files. It can shoot 1080p60 and capture 17MP (16:9 crop) stills simultaneously. It features a lens control dial and a 3:2 aspect ratio sensor (the same proportions as most DSLRs). It’s also the first Sony compact to feature the company’s ‘WhiteMagic’ LCD technology, promising a brighter or lower-power display. The RX100 will be available from July at a price of around $649.<br />
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The Philips Fidelio AW9000 is a wireless speaker set that – gasp – doesn’t use Apple AirPlay. Opting for the more inclusive DLNA standard, it can take on Android devices, NAS boxes and computers alike. Able to hook up to four other sources with wires too, it’s far more flexible than most wireless speakers out there.<br />
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At 20mm thick and weighing in at between 1.5kg and 1.8kg, it’s not the thinnest or lightest Ultrabook — the trade off, we suppose, for such a huge screen. Still, it’s more innovation than we’re seeing from most Ultrabooks these days<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. GoPro Wi-FIi Combo Kit</span><br />
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What’s better than one GoPro camera? Two, naturally. But what about 50? Well, control over 50 GoPro Hero cameras is exactly what you’ll get with the freshly announced WiFi BacPac + WiFi Remote Combo Kit.The combo will allow you to WiFi-enable both your HD Hero and HD Hero2 cameras, a la BacPac, which is an attachable casing. Then, the WiFi Remote will go with you wherever your creative and sport-tastic desires may lead, including underwater, to control up to 50 GoPro cameras at a time from up to 600 feet.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. Logitech K760</span><br />
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The Logitech K760 is a wireless, solar-powered keyboard designed for Apple devices (Mac, iPhone, iPad). It switches between the three with the tap of a key<br />
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Technology is becoming very challenging and we are very fortunate to experience the most complex things in the world which are all provided by the tech giants. This time, we have something new to explore. Researchers have now developed a very small camera which is considered as world’s smallest wearable camera. Those who like to wear tech accessories will be delighted to see this. Read on to know about this new and tiny gadget.<br />
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This latest technology which was created by Memoto was found in the “crowd funding” website and you can use it in different styles. You can clip it to your clothes or can wear on a necklace. What is interesting to know is that it takes pictures in every 30 seconds. This camera will let you keep a track of your daily lives by clicking pictures in every 30 seconds. So, this way you won’t miss even a single moment.<br />
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Though it is a smaller device, you will like its powerful 5 megapixel sensor that features GPS chip to keep a track of the owner’s locations. Accordingly, it will log and organize the pictures through a specially-created iPhone and Android app as reported by The Telegraph.<br />
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Memoto claims that this new and smallest camera will have a battery life that lasts for two days successfully. The Swedish start-up company who worked on this project said that many fantastic and special moments become blurred together after a while and it feels like life just rushes by, too fast for us to grasp. This is why, they have created this device that will keep you on track and will let you explore all forgotten moments. Memoto also said that the camera and the app work together to give you pictures of every single moment of your life, complete with information when you took it and where you were. The company also said that the way this works is that the photos are organized into groups of moments on a timeline.<br />
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Owners are offered with keyframes of around 30 per day on timeline where each keyframe represents one moment. The user can tap one moment to stop the motion like we pause on video to check all images of that moment.<br />
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This way, you not only browse your life as per what you are remembered, but also search for specific events whenever you want.<br />
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Source : <a href="http://www.techiecop.com/latest-tech-gadgets/worlds-smalles1q-wearable-camera-memoto.html" target="_blank">techiecop</a><br />
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-20170688381112957872013-01-03T00:57:00.001-08:002013-01-03T00:57:19.367-08:00Sony Plans To Unveil Its Hot Model Xperia Z: Report<br />
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After launching a series of Xperia smartphones, Sony seems to have continued views of launching some more similar types of devices with little to more changes. As per the rumor spread earlier about Sony’s Yuga smartphone, they say that this phone is renamed as Xperia Z after its arrival in the market.<br />
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On the other hand, Xperia Blog has something else to say. It says the Android-based flagship device will feature dust-resistance and water resistance capability. With this, the device will measure 139 by 71 by 7.9 mm.<br />
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As per the reports, the Yuga is believed to be codename where we would be able to explore its 5-inch display and a much powerful 12 megapixel primary camera. Also leaked is that this device will sport a full HD screen with 1920 by 1080 pixels resolution. For better performance, the device will be equipped with 1.5 GHz quad core processor and a 2GB RAM. As per what it was earlier named during production, Sony C6603, it is believed to give tough competition to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that carries same specs and screen size.<br />
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Well, be it Yuga or Xperia Z, the device is getting ready to make its appearance by incorporating a microSD card slot and an HDMI. Its Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean operating system out of the box will be a boon to make this flagship version a hit in the market. The manufacturer is expected to unveil this device next year on major trade shows like CES 2013 or MWC. So, wait and watch what Sony is planning next.<br />
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Source : <a href="http://www.techiecop.com/technologynews/sony-plans-to-unveil-its-hot-model-xperia-z-report.html" target="_blank">techiecop</a><br />
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-71079319047969543592013-01-01T22:23:00.000-08:002013-01-01T22:23:12.035-08:00iPad 5 rumored to launch in March<br />
At long last, the first rumors of the fifth-generation iPad (iPad 5) and iPad Mini 2 have started to roll off the Apple supply chain in China. If the leaks are to be believed, the iPad 5 will be thinner and lighter, and also feature a new design that’s similar to the iPad Mini (i.e. slightly shorter and narrower than the iPad 4). The iPad Mini 2 will keep the same 7.9-inch display, but make the jump to Retina resolution (2048×1536) and also move to the A6X SoC (currently only found in the iPad 4).<br />
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The fifth-generation iPad (which should emerge in March 2013) will be 4mm shorter, 16mm narrower, and 2mm thinner than the fourth-gen iPad — in other words, it’ll look a lot like the iPad Mini, with its narrower portrait bezel. By losing 2mm in depth, the iPad 5 would be just 7.4mm. This size reduction will reduce the weight of the iPad 5, but it might also impact battery life, unless Apple has a trick up its sleeve. It’s possible that Apple could reveal an A7 SoC in March, based on some kind of 28nm process (perhaps in association with TSMC), but unlikely.<br />
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The iPad Mini 2 is probably a more exciting proposition. If the rumors are correct, this diminutive iPad will feature a 2048×1536 (326 PPI) display and the bleeding-edge A6X SoC. This would mean that the iPad Mini 2 would have the same hardware spec as the iPad 4 — but half the weight and half the price. Suffice it to say, if the iPad Mini wasn’t exciting enough to divert attention away from the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire, then this second generation certainly would be. According to the Chinese site Zol, the release date of the second-gen iPad Mini isn’t yet known. It will probably be March 2013, or perhaps on its first birthday in November.<br />
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To be honest, though, these leaked specs sound a little too good. Apple’s last few product refreshes have focused more on gradual evolution (i.e. milking profits) than making huge technological leaps. At the moment there is a clear technological gap between the full-size iPad and the Mini — this rumored iPad Mini 2 would basically mean the iPad’s only advantage is a slightly larger screen. But who knows: If Apple feels threatened in the 7-inch tablet space, then an overpowered iPad Mini 2 would be a very good way of silencing the critics.<br />
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Meanwhile, of course, Apple stock is currently enjoying its worst ever period of trading, plummeting from a high of $700 per share in September down to $500 in December. There’s a mix of reasons for this precipitous fall, but it mostly seems to revolve around the belief that the iDevices have probably hit their peak. This is borne out by reports from Apple’s supply chain that the iPhone 5 is not selling as well as the iPhone 4S. With iDevices at their zenith, and no other revolutionary device seemingly on the horizon (except perhaps the Apple iTV), investors are concerned about the future growth of Apple.<br />
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Source : <a href="http://www.extremetech.com/computing/144065-ipad-5-rumored-to-launch-in-march-retina-ipad-mini-with-a6x-soc-in-the-works" target="_blank">extremetech</a><br />
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Alt + Tab<br />
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Switch between open applications in all versions of Windows. Reverse the direction by pressing Alt + Shift + Tab at the same time.<br />
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Ctrl + Tab<br />
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Switches between program groups, tabs, or document windows in applications that support this feature. Reverse the direction by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Tab at the same time.<br />
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Alt + double-click<br />
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Display the properties of the object you double-click on in Windows 95 and later. For example, doing this on a file would display its properties.<br />
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Alt + Print Screen<br />
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Create a screen shot only for the active program window in all versions of Windows. For example, if you opened the calculator and did this only the calculator window would be created as a screen shot. If just the Print Screen key is pressed the whole screen will be made into a screen shot.<br />
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Ctrl + Alt + Del<br />
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Open the Windows option screen for locking computer, switching user, Task Manager, etc. in later versions of Windows. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del multiple times will reboot the computer.<br />
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Ctrl + Shift + Esc<br />
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Immediately bring up the Windows Task Manager in Windows 2000 and later.<br />
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Ctrl + Esc<br />
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Open the Windows Start menu in most versions of Windows. In Windows 8 this will open the Start screen and in Windows 3.x this would bring up the Task Manager.<br />
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Alt + Esc<br />
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Switch between open applications on Taskbar in Windows 95 and later.<br />
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Alt + Space bar<br />
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Drops down the window control menu for the currently open Windows program in Windows 95 and later.<br />
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Alt + Enter<br />
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Opens properties window of selected icon or program in Windows 95 and later.<br />
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Alt + Space bar<br />
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Open the control menu for the current window open in all versions of Windows.<br />
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Shift + Del<br />
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Will delete any file or other object without throwing it into the Recycle Bin in Windows 95 and later.<br />
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Hold down the Shift key<br />
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When putting in an audio CD or other CD that uses Autoplay, holding down the Shift key will prevent that CD from playing.<br />
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Windows function key shortcuts<br />
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Below is a listing of keyboard shortcuts that use the keyboard function keys. See our what are F1 through F12 keys page for a full listing of what function keys do with all other programs.<br />
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F1<br />
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Activates help for current open application. If you're at the Windows Desktop, this will activate the help for Windows.<br />
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F2<br />
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Renames a highlighted icon, file, or folder in all versions of Windows.<br />
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F3<br />
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Starts find or search when at the Windows Desktop in all versions of Windows.<br />
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F4<br />
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In Windows 95 and later this opens the drive selection or address bar when browsing files in Windows Explorer.<br />
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Pressing Alt + F4 closes the current open program window without a prompt in all versions of Windows.<br />
Pressing Ctrl + F4 closes the open window within the current active window in Microsoft Windows. This will only work in programs that support multiple windows or tabs in the same program window.<br />
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While in Windows Explorer, this will move the cursor to different Windows Explorer pane or in Windows 7 browse available drives.<br />
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F8<br />
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Pressing F8 over and over as the computer is booting will start the computer in Safe Mode.<br />
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F10<br />
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Activates the File menu bar in all versions of Windows.<br />
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Simulates a right-click on selected item. This is useful if right-click is difficult or impossible using the mouse.<br />
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Below is a listing of Windows keys that can be used on computers running a Microsoft Windows 95 or later and using a keyboard with a Windows key. In the below list of shortcuts, the Windows key is represented by "WINKEY" and because not all these shortcuts will work in all versions of Windows we've mentioned what versions of Windows support each Windows key shortcut key.<br />
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All versions of Windows<br />
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WINKEY<br />
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Pressing the Windows key alone will open or hide the Windows Start menu. In Windows 8, this will open or hide the Start screen.<br />
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WINKEY + F1<br />
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Open the Microsoft Windows help and support center.<br />
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WINKEY + Pause / Break key<br />
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Open the System Properties window.<br />
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WINKEY + D<br />
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Opens the Desktop to the top of all other windows.<br />
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WINKEY + E<br />
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Open Microsoft Windows Explorer.<br />
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WINKEY + F<br />
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Display the Windows Search or Find feature.<br />
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WINKEY + Ctrl + F<br />
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Display the search for computers window.<br />
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WINKEY + L<br />
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Lock the computer and switch users if needed (Windows XP and above only).<br />
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WINKEY + M<br />
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Minimizes all windows.<br />
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WINKEY + Shift + M<br />
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Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D.<br />
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WINKEY + R<br />
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Open the run window.<br />
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WINKEY + U<br />
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Open Utility Manager or the Ease of Access Center.<br />
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WINKEY + Tab<br />
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Cycle through open programs through the Taskbar.<br />
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WINKEY + 1-0<br />
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Pressing the Windows key and any of the top row number keys from 1 to 0 will open the program corresponding to the number of icon on the Taskbar. For example, if the first icon on the Taskbar was Internet Explorer pressing WINKEY + 1 would open that program or switch to it if already open.<br />
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WINKEY + (Plus (+) or Minus (-))<br />
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Open Windows Magnifier and zoom in with the plus symbol (+) and zoom out with the minus symbol (-).<br />
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Press the WINKEY + ESC to close the Magnifier<br />
WINKEY + Home<br />
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Minimize all windows except the active window.<br />
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WINKEY + P<br />
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Change between the monitor and projection display types or how second screen displays computer screen.<br />
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WINKEY + T<br />
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Set the focus on the Taskbar icons<br />
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WINKEY + Left arrow<br />
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Shrinks the window to 1/2 screen on the left side for side by side viewing.<br />
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WINKEY + Right arrow<br />
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Shrinks the window to 1/2 screen on the right side for side by side viewing.<br />
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WINKEY + Up arrow<br />
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When in the side by side viewing mode, this shortcut takes the screen back to full size.<br />
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WINKEY + Down arrow<br />
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Minimizes the screen. Also, when in the side by side viewing mode, this shortcut takes the screen back to a minimized size.<br />
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WINKEY + ,<br />
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Peek at the Windows Desktop.<br />
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WINKEY + .<br />
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Snap a Windows App to the sides of the screen. Pressing it multiple times will switch between the right and left-hand side of the screen or unsnap the app.<br />
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WINKEY + Enter<br />
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Open Windows Narrator<br />
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WINKEY + C<br />
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Open the Charms.<br />
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WINKEY + G<br />
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Cycle through Desktop gadgets.<br />
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WINKEY + H<br />
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Open Share in Charms.<br />
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WINKEY + I<br />
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Open the Settings in Charms.<br />
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WINKEY + J<br />
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Switch between snapped apps.<br />
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WINKEY + K<br />
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Open Devices in Charms.<br />
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WINKEY + O<br />
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Lock the screen orientation.<br />
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WINKEY + X<br />
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Open the power user menu, which gives you access to many of the features most power users would want to use such as Device Manager, Control Panel, Event Viewer, Command Prompt, and much more.<br />
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Source : <a href="http://www.computerhope.com/shortcut/windows.htm" target="_blank">Computerhope</a><br />
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<br />Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-50453046287151996432013-01-01T07:26:00.001-08:002013-01-01T07:26:17.790-08:00Linux Mint 14 released<br />
The developers behind the Ubuntu-based Linux Mint distribution have announced the immediate availability of Mint 14 (Nadia). The new release brings a number of incremental under-the-hood improvements and tweaks. It combines the Linux 3.5 kernel, Ubuntu 12.10 base, and the latest versions of the MATE 1.4 and Cinnamon 1.6 desktop environments. The edition of Linux Mint 14 with the Cinnamon desktop is particularly interesting as it has created a hybrid between Ubuntu’s HUD interface and the traditional Gnome UI that is as usable and fluid as ever.<br />
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As a result of Mint being based upon the Ubuntu distribution, many of the back-end features present in Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal are carried over to the new Mint release. That includes the Linux 3.5.0-17 kernel, which in turn is based on the upstream 3.5.5 kernel. You will not find Unity or Gnome 3 in this Mint distribution, however. Instead, Mint offers MATE 1.4 — the continuation of Gnome 2 — and Cinnamon 1.6 along with Gnome Classic that are all selectable from the log-in screen.<br />
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The distro also includes the codecs necessary to play MP3 files and DVDs out of the box. GIMP 2.6, LibreOffice 2.6.2.2, Firefox 17, and VLC 2.0.4 also come pre-installed among other traditional Linux programs like the Banshee music application, Pidgin IM client, and Transmission BitTorrent client. The Software Manager has also been tweaked so that it runs as root, and does not require entering your password every time you choose to install each individual application. Further, according to the Linux Mint developers, it uses its own apt-get daemon that is fully supported by debconf meaning you will no longer have to use Synaptic to get certain packages (like Wine). You can stick with Mint’s own Software Manager.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cinnamon 1.6 User Interface (notable improvements and tweaks)</span><br />
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The big changes to Mint 14 lie in the front-end GUIs that power the OS, and specifically the latest iteration of Cinnamon. The Cinnamon 1.6 desktop environment has been overhauled with more than 800 changes, according to the changelog. One of the main changes in the 1.6 release is the inclusion of a new GUI file browser called Nemo built specifically for Cinnamon. It is similar in layout to Microsoft’s Explorer (minus the ribbon) with shortcuts on the left panel and folder contents on the right. Out of the box, shortcuts include links to documents, music, downloads, videos, trash, individual (mounted) hard drives, and networked devices. Windows users will likely miss the inclusion of a My Computer equivalent shortcut on the left-hand side, but that can be added by navigating to Computer using the button (to the right of the refresh and home buttons) on the toolbar and then in the top menu bar clicking on Bookmarks > Add Bookmark.<br />
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Overall, it works well and has similar functionality to Windows Explorer or Nautilus in Ubuntu, and it our testing it was comparable speed-wise in navigating through heavily populated directories. Curiously, it does not support thumbnail images for JPEG photos by default but handles PNG files without issue (and if you take the file extension off all together it will generate a thumbnail).<br />
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Additionally, Mint has added an overlay called the Workspace On-Screen Display (OSD) that allows switching among different workspaces (think of them like virtual desktops). You can add as many workspaces as you want while giving each one a unique name. Best of all, you can drag windows between workspaces, and have your settings persist across reboots. Unfortunately, like Windows 8, Mint uses a hot corner to activate the Workspace OSD, and it is not made obvious to the user that the feature is available. By default, mousing over to the top-left corner of your main display will bring up the OSD where you can manage your different desktops/workspaces. Once you figure out how to access it, however, it works really well.<br />
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Unlike Modern UI/Metro, you can use Mint without ever seeing the OSD unless you want to use it, which is nice, but I would have liked to see it at least presented as an available option during installation — and to have been told how to access it. (I had to go to an online forum to figure out how to open it, which does not speak highly for the feature’s intuitiveness.)<br />
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The panel (Windows taskbar equivalent) along the bottom of the screen holds (from left to right) the Menu button, open windows in the current workspace, applets, the clock, and a Window Quick-List button to view all your open application windows (sorted by workspaces). The Menu button brings up a Windows Start menu equivalent that lets you search for applications, access important folders, and change system settings. Favorite shortcuts can be pinned to the left of the menu while the Lock, Logout, and Shutdown buttons occupy the bottom-left corner. If you have used the Start menu in Windows Vista or 7, you will be right at home using the Mint Menu. On the right of the panel are applets, which are small programs similar to Windows Gadgets except that they generally stay docked in the bar and open on mouse hover or click.<br />
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One of the updated applets that Mint is promoting is the Music applet, which allows you to control the Banshee music player. It shows album art, track data, and playback controls. The Notifications applet and alt-tab application switcher have also been updated.<br />
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With Mint 14 and Cinnamon 1.6 you have a graphical interface that keeps the traditional taskbar with a Start (Mint Menu) Button while introducing new UI features like the Workspace OSD. You get the best of both worlds, and if you are still not pleased, Mint makes it extremely easy to switch to MATE (Gnome 2 successor) or Gnome Classic. You are free to use either UI and customize to your heart’s content, and that freedom of choice is a welcome feature of the Mint distribution.<br />
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One of the reasons I switched from Ubuntu to Mint is the increased fluidity of the interface. Using the operating system for daily tasks with multiple windows open in multiple workspaces demands a lot from the UI, but Mint has always done an excellent job of providing a snappy interface that simply feels wickedly fast. Windows 8 has done a good job of building on Windows 7′s Desktop Windows Manager (DWM) and harnessing GPU acceleration, but Mint 14 still feels more responsive when opening windows, switching applications, and just using the OS in general. For example, the minimize and restore animations are slick and lend to the feeling of speed — rather than a simple fade, windows appear to shrink/expand to/from nothing smoothly.<br />
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Although I currently use Windows 8 as my daily driver due to better game and CableCard support, I have followed Mint releases since version 11 Katya, and have continually been impressed by how fast each new Mint release runs on my system. In that respect, version 14 does not disappoint at all. There are a couple of minor quirks with Mint 14, but overall I came away highly impressed with the new release. And with Steam and Netflix — two of the three major barriers to me switching to Linux Mint full-time — now working on Linux, the future is looking bright for the open-source operating system. I dual-booted the new Linux Mint distribution to test drive it, and after using it all day (and to write this article) I will be keeping it installed alongside Windows 8, and I heartily recommend you try it out for yourself.<br />
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-59782663979435058422013-01-01T07:18:00.001-08:002013-01-01T07:18:40.073-08:00Ubuntu doubles down on Unity, will focus on mobile and the cloud in 2013<br />
n less than a decade, Ubuntu has become the most well-known desktop Linux variant. With its heavy focus on user interface and usability, it’s easy to see why Ubuntu has become a popular introduction to the world of Linux. Recently, the developers have switched away from traditional interfaces to a more streamlined UI called Unity. The new look alongside integration with Amazon search from the desktop have raised the ire of a number of Linux diehards. Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Ubuntu, has recently made a blog post explaining the plans for Ubuntu in 2013. Anyone expecting a change of heart about Canonical’s recent UI and UX decisions is in for some disappointment.<br />
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Shuttleworth addresses his detractors by saying, “If you’ve been arguing over software licenses for the best part of 15 years then you would probably be fine with whatever came before Ubuntu.” Essentially, he dismisses the hardcore Linux enthusiast by implying Ubuntu isn’t designed for them. Instead, he is focused on Ubuntu becoming approachable and usable by the largest number of people. While the goal of making a free and open-source operating system for the whole world is incredibly admirable, it shouldn’t come at the expense of the community that has made Ubuntu into the juggernaut it currently is.<br />
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The South African millionaire continues to explain that in the coming months, Ubuntu development will be focused heavily on moving into the tablet and smartphone space while simultaneously focusing on cloud computing. While this is undoubtedly the best way forward, it will obviously rub some Linux enthusiasts the wrong way. A vocal minority of Linux users and developers are stuck in a 1990s mindset where the desktop is king, and everything should be focused on power users. With that sort of thinking, Linux has never become a substantial player in the desktop space — but taking its powerful underpinnings and making it approachable has made Android one of the most widely used consumer operating systems in the world. The idealism underpinning Ubuntu hasn’t always been implemented perfectly, but Canonical is making huge strides in usability. Hands down, Ubuntu is the most interesting and progressive consumer oriented Linux distribution available today.<br />
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It would be ridiculous to think Ubuntu would stop iterating on the idea of a user-friendly Linux distro just to please some uppity neckbeards. However, it would be nice if the Canonical leadership weren’t so openly hostile towards their detractors. Instead of eye rolling and explaining that Ubuntu isn’t made with them in mind, Canonical should embrace the vocal minority. Throw them a bone by highlighting how easy it is to switch to vanilla Gnome, KDE, or Xfce, and embrace how diverse the Linux community can be. In turn, the old school Linux fans shouldn’t expect Ubuntu to stagnate simply for their comfort. The times they are a-changin’, folks<br />
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Source : <a href="http://www.extremetech.com/computing/144217-ubuntu-doubles-down-on-unity-will-focus-on-mobile-and-the-cloud-in-2013" target="_blank">extremetech</a><br />
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-51136563208891952422012-12-30T21:34:00.000-08:002012-12-30T21:34:01.419-08:00Top 10 Free Microsoft Programs of 2012<br />
Microsoft makes a staggering array of fantastic, free software. We have our favourite downloads from the list. As 2012 comes to its end, many new and old software have changed the way we use to use our favorite programs. For many PC users some of these software will come handy as they will make your time save and give you the exact outcome you ever wanted with your software.<br />
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These free microsoft software are not categorised, but we have made sure to make this list for every PC user. You will find photo techniques , video editing easier then before, also the templates and images from the resources of microsoft will come in handy for your day to day office needs. Let us know if you have any other software / program that we can add to this list, we will surely try them.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Instant Artist</span><br />
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Paint.net was designed as a free alternative to the very basic art program Paint, which was appeared in nearly all versions of windows. Created by a Microsoft intern and sanctioned by Microsoft, Paint.net is not an official Microsoft program, but is still definitely part of its ecosystem, and looked to address its predecessor’s limitations and provide Windows with a much more powerful package. Head to www.getpaint.net, then follow the get it now options and when you’re installing it click ‘Quick Install’. To get yourself up and running use the program’s excellent help features which you’ll find at the right-hand side of the menu bar.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Amazing Panoramas</span><br />
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Panoramic photographs are huge images made by joining together a patchwork of component images. Microsoft’s Image Composite Editer (ICE) makes creating dazzling panoramas an absolute doddle. All you need to do is capture your images – we stood on one spot and snapped away whilst turning through 360 degree. When you’re done, drag the images into ICE and the very smart software will do the rest. Due to the huge amount of maths needed to stitch your image together you may need to be patient. Download ICE<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. A Windows Makeover</span><br />
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If your desktop is looking dull, don’t fret. Microsoft offers a huge selection of free themes or makeover packs to download. The process is easy and once installed the packs procide your desktop with new themes backdrops which , in most cases, will change automatically. Right-click on your desktop and select ‘Personalize’ Here you’ll see a basic selection of Aero themes. Click on ‘Get more themes online’ (top right). There you’ll find a huge library organised around subject area. When you see one you like click ‘Details’ for a close look and then ‘Download’ when you’re satisfied.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Be a Movie Director</span><br />
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Thanks to smartphones that can captur video, we’re all shooting and showing off movies. To make the most of yours you’ll generally need to do a little editing. Download Windows live movie maker . When it’s working, just drag and drop your clips into the timeline and you’re done. The page also contains hints and tips to will help you get started. When you’ve finished your masterpiece, the app makes it easy to share your movies via facebook or simply save them out so you can email your project.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Cheating in the Office</span><br />
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Microsoft’s office applications- word, excel and powerpoint – are essential in the modern workplace. If you want to impress your boss with your mastery of these programs, there’s a simple way to achieve legendary status: cheat . Microsoft offers a huge number of template documents you can download and either use as they are or adjust to suit your needs. Head off to microsoft templates. If you’re looking for a new job there’s massive number of CV templates waiting to be downloaded. There are also business forms, such as planners, time sheets and schedules, waiting for excel users. It’s not all work and o play though, as you can also download wedding invitations, planners and event tickets.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Supreme Stargazing</span><br />
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If you’re fascinated by the night sky then you’ll love the WorldWide Telescope. It’s an amazing project from Microsoft Research that turns your PC into a planetarium. The program pulls in data from telescopes around the world and also ones in space such as hubble. To get starteed visit www.worldwidetelescope.com and click ‘Install Window Client’. When the program runs you’ll be presented with a list of essential keyboard controls. Make a not of those and you’re away! To begin your exploration, click on a collection from the top bar and prepare to be amazed. If you’re following the current Mars Curiosity Rover mission, be sure to check out the WorldWide Telescope’s Mars section.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. Your Free Art Gallery</span><br />
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Finding the right picture to accompany presentation, brochure or website can be difficult. It can also be costly as professional image libraries can charge a great deal of money. Don’t worry though. If you head to this link you’ll find a great collection of images and clip art just waiting to be used. The downloads are organised into categories such as animals, sports and nature. Scroll to the bottom of the page and look to the left for a full list. When you see something you like, click on it then copy and paste to insert the image into your work document.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. Come back Clippy</span><br />
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If you’re used to older versions of Word you might remember Clippy, a chummer paper clip who used to pop up and office adice. Clippy was pensioned off when Office 2007 appeared. Since then Microsoft has embraced the Ribbon, an interface that adapts by sensing what you’re truing to do. Though cleaver, the Ribbon isn’t popular with everybody. To help Ribbon refuseniks along Microsoft has brought Clippy back in training game Ribbon Hero 2. Donwload it from www.ribbonhero.com<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. A Video Says it All</span><br />
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Explaining how to use a certain program’s feature can be a nightmare. No matter how clearly you understand how to achieve a given goal, communicating the necessary steps and clicks to get there can often be a frustrating process. If you often find yourself in this predicament then you need Screen recorder Download it from here and install it on your PC (it works with Windows XP onwards). When running, the handy program will make a video of the desktop, showing everything you do and click on, which you can then email to your confused friends and colleagues. The video files are small so you should’t have a problem emailing them.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. Come fly with Me</span><br />
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Microsoft Flight is a flight simulator game that puts you behind the controls of various aeroplanes and lets you experience a pilot’s life first hand. You can download the basic game for free – this provides a limited number of aeroplanes and places around which you can fly. That said, even in its most basic configuration the game looks utterly amazing and is brilliant absorbing. To get the best from it you will need a powerful computer and time to spend learning the necessary skills. Do beware that the game download, which is avialble from www.microsoft.com/games/flight , is a very big program, measuring over 1.7GB in total.<br />
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Source : s<a href="http://savedelete.com/top-free-microsoft-programs.html#.UOEizuRtiWM" target="_blank">avedelete</a><br />
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-23445480925691981792012-12-29T01:50:00.001-08:002012-12-29T01:50:21.047-08:00Intel’s Exascale HPC Revolution and Xeon Phi<br />
Last month, Intel brought us out to the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) in Austin to brief us on their latest and greatest foray into high-performance computing (HPC) and exascale level processing performance.<br />
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There are mountains of problems that need to be solved and a myriad of insight to be gained, in fields from the sciences to national security, that require HPC and highly parallel processing to most effectively and efficiently solve. Parallel processing is what the HPC space is all about, and when large amounts of data can be processed and complex problems solved, it can help researchers move from the concept phase to the results phase more quickly.<br />
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Intel’s John Hengeveld said that Big Data is like drilling in an oil field; it digs through data and extracts records, and HPC is the pump that sucks it out. Ideally, Big Data and HPC create streams of information that can be used to accomplish great things. HPC can use Big Data to create insights into data aggregation, data analytics, data visualization, and interactive visualization and simulation, among a multitude of other things. And Hengeveld noted that these are all highly parallel problems that require parallel processing to solve in a timely manner.<br />
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Intel’s Xeon E5 architecture established a foundation for parallel processing for the company and could realistically deliver performance at the petascale level, but the giant leap forward to exascale computing was not looking like a reality in the near future; with the processing paradigm inherent in the Xeon line, the power demands and processing capabilities wouldn’t allow it.<br />
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To address this problem, Intel spent years developing its Many Integrated Core (MIC) technology. In a nutshell, the MIC architecture uses many, smaller low-power cores instead of a few full-blown, high-powered cores to accomplish processing tasks, thus enabling parallel processing on a much greater scale. The fruit of that labor is the new line of Intel Xeon Phi Coprocessors.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Future of HPC For Intel: Xeon Phi</span><br />
Working in tandem with Xeon E5 processors, Xeon Phi coprocessors can deliver on the promise of exascale computing today. According to Intel, the most efficient path to exascale computing is Xeon + Xeon Phi.<br />
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The Xeon Phi coprocessors are designed to deliver all the advantages of Intel’s architecture, including familiar programming environments and performance tuning tools and advanced power management technology, while also offering the performance of an add-in accelerator. To be clear, though, Xeon Phi is not an accelerator; it’s an actual many-core CPU. It can (theoretically) even run an operating system, although it looks more like a cluster of computers on a chip.<br />
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In practice, different users will use different combinations of Xeon/Xeon Phi depending on the problems that need to be solved--for example, one customer might run one Xeon and two Xeon Phis, while another would have two Xeons and a lone Xeon Phi (or any other possible combination). The flexibility of offering the Xeon Phi as a PCI Express add-in board gives customers the ability to configure their servers to best suit the needs of their parallel computing workloads.<br />
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For Intel, years of heady talk about parallelism and exascale computing have finally come to fruition. Intel is bringing to market a pair of Xeon Phi coprocessor offerings in 2013, the 3100 family and the 5110p.<br />
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There are currently two Intel Xeon Phi Coprocessor in the 3100 family, with the primary difference being that one is actively cooled with a built-in fan and the other is passively cooled. Both are PCI Express add-in boards and offer >1 teraflop peak double precision performance and offer 28.5MB cache and 6GB GDDR5 memory capable of 5GT/s and 240GB/s bandwidth. Both are built on Intel's 22nm process and feature 300W board TDPs. The maximum number of cores and clock speeds of the 3100 series Xeon Phi coprocessors are unknown at this time.<br />
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Intel believes that the 3100 coprocessors are ideal parallel computing solution, that target compute bound workloads in areas such as life sciences, linear algebra, banking, and more.<br />
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Like the 3100 coprocessors, the passively-cooled 5110p is a PCIe add-in card, It offers 1,011 gigaflops per second performance with 60 max cores clocked at 1.053GHz. The coprocessor has 30MB of cache and is pared to 8GB of GDDR5 memory running at 5GT/s and offers 320GB/s bandwidth. Board power is 225W.<br />
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Intel claims the 5110p as optimized for memory bandwidth and memory capacity bound workloads, ideal for applications such as STREAM and digital content creation.<br />
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Because Intel wanted users to be able to use common tools and programming languages with the Xeon Phi coprocessors, both the 3100 family and 5110p support C, C++, Fortran, and other familiar Intel and third-party tools.<br />
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The 5110p is available to order now, and will be shipping by January 28th, while the 3100 family is coming sometime in the first half of 2013. The exact pricing for the 3100 coprocessors is still undisclosed, but they will reportedly be under $2,000; the 5100p, on the other hand, will run $2,649.<br />
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Of note is that those prices match up well with some of the competition, landing at price points one could expect to pay for some last-generation NVIDIA Tesla cards. Speaking of NVIDIA, the company also announced its latest HPC offerings today with the K20 and K20X GPUs, which sport some similar specifications to the Intel Xeon Phi coprocessors. Obviously, Intel is approaching supercomputing from the CPU side while NVIDIA is tackling things with its GPUs, but both are focusing on many-core architectures designed for highly parallel computing workloads.<br />
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Source : <a href="http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Intels-Exascale-HPC-Revolution-Xeon-Phi-Coprocessors/?page=2" target="_blank">hothardware</a><br />
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-85682093200539483472012-12-29T01:43:00.000-08:002012-12-29T01:43:10.649-08:00HTC Droid DNA Android SmartphoneThere was a time when 5-inch and larger smartphones were scoffed at. The term "phablet" was coined and holding one of these things up to your head typically meant a bit of ridicule was in order. However, as devices got thinner, lighter and ever more sleek, the 5-inch smartphone has become a hot commodity with devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note II taking off towards stratospheric sales projections. <br />
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Recently HTC jumped in on the action with the launch of the Droid DNA for the Verizon network; offering a quad-core Snapdragon S4 SoC under the hood, the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system, an absolutely killer, gorgeous 5-inch IPS display with a full 1080p capable native resolution of 1200x1920 and out of the box wireless charging. Talk about hitting all the high points. Does this thing mix Margaritas too? <br />
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Let's give you a quick walk-around of the device and demo it in action. Then we'll look closer at the design, features and performance of this new smartphone titan.<br />
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<li>Operating System: Android™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with HTC Sense™</li>
<li>Processor: Qualcomm® APQ8064 Quad-core 1.5 GHz, MDM9615M</li>
<li>Memory: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM</li>
<li>Network: CDMA: 800/1900MHz; UMTS/HSPA: 850/900/1900/2100MHz; GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz; LTE 700 MHz (Band 13)</li>
<li>Camera; 8 MP main camera with auto focus, LED Flash, BSI sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 28mm lens, 1080p HD video recording, w/ HTC ImageSense®: 2.1 MP front-facing camera, Dedicated HTC ImageChip®</li>
<li>Keyboard/Form Factor: Virtual QWERTY</li>
<li>Display: 5-inch super LCD3, HD 1080p, Gorilla® Glass 2</li>
<li>Special Features: Beats Audio® built in, HTC ImageSense®, Dedicated HTC ImageChip®</li>
<li>Battery: 2020 mAh LI-ION (embedded)</li>
<li>Dimensions: 141 x 70.5 x 9.73 mm</li>
<li>Weight: 140g / 4.94oz</li>
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<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">T</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">he quad-core variant of Qualcomm's excellent Snapdragon S4 system-on-chip powers the DNA, along with an Adreno 320 graphics core that's backed by 2GB of system memory and 16GB of on-board storage. There's also an 8MP camera with LED flash, a 2.1MP front-facing cam and that sweet 5-inch super LCD3 IPS display we mentioned earlier with 1200x1920 resolution (440ppi). Other features include built-in Beats Audio which does add a bit of spatial openness, along with accentuated highs and lows but only if you're rocking headphones or buds. The small speaker on the back of the device is easily covered by your hand and, well, it's a tiny smartphone speaker so you can't expect much from it beyond speakerphone functionality.</span></span></span></div>
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The DNA brings along the familiar Verizon red and black color scheme which does accentuate the design nicely. The front is fairly clean with a single piece of Corning Gorilla glass. The capacitive Android navigation keys on the bottom don't consume screen real estate, thankfully. We can't say enough about how nice the DNA's display is. It's easily one of the nicest smartphone screens we've seen yet, with eye-popping brightness, great color saturation, good contrast and wide viewing angles. Pure and simple, it's five inches of love.</div>
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On the back you’ll see the DNA is entirely coated in a soft touch plastic which is a complete fingerprint and dust magnet but feels great in the hand. At 9.7mm thick, the DNA is thicker than many high-end smartphones these days but thanks to the tapered edges it has a deceivingly thin profile in your pocket or hand. What's baffling, however, is why HTC thought it made sense to cover the DNA's microUSB port with a plastic, tethered cap. You'll likely just want to rip the thing off as it just gets in the way, but to each his own we suppose. </div>
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One other design misstep is the location of the power button on the top, center of the device. It's often awkward to get to because the phone is so tall in the hand. I personally have larger-than-most hands and can deal with it. NFL Linebackers shouldn't have a problem getting to that button with one hand. Ladies, on the other hand (no pun intended), will have a long reach.</div>
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Android 4.1, otherwise known as Jelly Bean is here but it's lightly dressed in HTC's Sense 4+ user interface. This sort of a love it or hate it affair. In general, we like Sense 4+ but it's more of a departure from the pure Jelly Bean interface than TouchWiz is for some of the more recent Galaxy devices.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Occasionally, we found that it took another step or two to get things done with Sense 4+ but we did like the multitasking button on the front of the device that allows you to quickly cycle through recent apps with a tile interface, much like you'd see multiple web pages in tile view. That said, we did miss the app menu button which is replaced by this feature, leaving you with onscreen, in-app menu options to work with.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">The DNA's 8MP rear-facing camera is quite good overall. Camera controls are simple and intuitive with manual options for ISO, exposure, image effects, depth of field, vignette and Instagram-like filters. The camera's white balance gets tripped up sometimes but you can adjust it manually if you like.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">Low light performance is right on par with most smartphones. It's respectable for a quick shot but the DNA pales in comparison to the NokiaLumia 920 (our current watermark) in terms of general camera performance. Video, on the other hand, really is not the Droid DNA’s strong suit. White balance and over-exposure issues can sometime flare up, along with relatively poor audio quality from the on-board mic. These issues could possibly be resolved or improved with a firmware update of course.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">The HTC Droid DNA has a few quirks but they're mostly minor. The hardware is very well built but a few design choices, like the top-center mounted power button, hold this otherwise amazing device back. It’s great to see Android 4.1 on board but Sense tends to get in the way more often than not. Then again the DNA delivers arguably the best display on any smartphone out there right now, so there's a lot of forgiveness in that feature alone. The Droid DNA also boasts one of the fastest processors on the market currently, with Qualcomm's venerable Snapdragon S4 quad-core at 1.5GHz serving up best in class benchmark numbers in many test cases. It's a potent combination to be sure and for $199 on contract, if you like 'em big, the HTC Droid DNA is bodacious and beautiful.</span></div>
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Is the PC dying? You’d be forgiven for thinking it, what with the largest PC maker bowing out, and raving iPad-toting Jobsians pointing at the vast sales of smartphones, tablets, and other post-PC devices.<br />
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It doesn’t really matter if the desktop PC is dying, however, if there is nothing to replace it. Tablets and smartphones might be nibbling at the PC’s heels, but they certainly won’t replace them any time soon. Likewise, MacBook Pros and Ultrabooks are certainly forging towards desktop-like processing power in a mobile form factor, but heat displacement issues and lack of upgradability mean that they will never truly usurp desktop PCs.<br />
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In spite of all this, though, it’s impossible to deny that the desktop tower has run its course. Their gargantuan footprint, their oversized power supplies, their excessive number of expansion slots and drive bays — the truth is, almost every household could now make do with a desktop PC the size of the Mac Mini, as long as it has plenty of external connectivity. If it wasn’t for the power users, in fact — if graphic designers, video editors, and gamers weren’t so darn needy — then the big beige box would’ve vanished years ago.<br />
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What if Steve Jobs could craft a magical device that fulfills the needs and desires of Apple zealots and earnest power users alike, though?<br />
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There is a rumor going around that Apple will introduce an entirely new product line before the end of the year, you see. Combine this rumor with the fact that Apple’s monstrous (41-pound!) aging aluminium cheese grater, the Mac Pro, is unwieldy, incredibly expensive, and hasn’t yet been updated to Intel Core i processors, and you have the possibility that Apple’s new product might actually replace the Mac Pro.<br />
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Now… what if the replacement is a new, modular Mac system. A stackable system, using the Mac Mini form factor, and sewn together with Thunderbolt — or perhaps, in a year or two, with the much higher-bandwidth-but-shorter-distance fiber optic Light Peak interconnect.<br />
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You can see Jobs now, bouncing around a polished obsidian keynote stage, in an ebony cashmere sweater, and holding aloft a glistening white box that he heralds as the centerpiece of the onrushing post-PC world. It would be called the Mac Desktop, and it would combine to form [the] iStack.<br />
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This isn’t as crazy as it sounds. If you’re a normal home user who just wants to word process, listen to music, and watch TV, buy one Mac Desktop; you get all the power of your MacBook Pro or Air, but for half the price and in a tidier form factor that you can hide away in a cupboard somewhere. If you’re a gamer, just buy two. If you need some serious processing power for compilation, rendering, or audiovisual editing, strap four Mac Desktops together and make a bonafide iStack. Thunderbolt (a glorified PCIe bus) and Apple’s Grand Central Dispatch symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) interface would make short work of connecting them all together, too.<br />
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It gets better: if you’re worried about graphics capabilities, don’t forget that the new iMac is basically a Mac Mini and Thunderbolt Display strapped together. It isn’t equipped with a top-level graphics card at the moment — an AMD Radeon HD 6970M — but that isn’t to say that it couldn’t be outfitted with something gamerific. Connecting your stack of MacTops to your iMac is just a matter of running a Thunderbolt cable — and again, the stack can be kept in a cupboard because Thunderbolt allows you to connect every peripheral to the iMac.<br />
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But why stop there? The Apple Time Capsule has a similar form factor to the Mac Mini; let’s put one of those in the iStack. And an Apple TV box, while you’re at it. Before you know it, you have a single, pearly stack that’s capable of doing just about anything. As a matter of course, your iPhone and iPad could communicate with the whole caboodle via wi-fi. Imagine if a future version of iOS let you use your mobile device as a wireless display…<br />
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Finally, underpinning it all is Apple’s new iCloud service. You will zap a QR code on a poster with your smartphone, and the movie or album will automatically download to your iStack at home. The photos and videos that you shoot will be automatically backed up the iCloud, but also your iStack Time Capsule at home. You will be able to play a game on the way to work, and then pick up from where you left off on your Apple TV.<br />
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In short, iStack will be everything that today’s PC wants to be.<br />
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Source :<a href="http://www.extremetech.com/computing/93854-the-pc-will-be-replaced-by-the-apple-istack" target="_blank">extremetech</a><br />
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-78911474769598873472012-12-27T02:32:00.002-08:002012-12-27T02:32:39.023-08:00Windows Blue is in the works, has a more customizable version of Metro<br />
Crank up the old rumor mill. A user on a Taiwanese forum has posted information about the next version of Windows — “Windows 9″ or “Windows Blue.” While the info is still sparse, this forum user noted that the current alpha version is build 9622 while Windows 8 is back at 9200.<br />
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While the data is far from confirmed, the post states that Metro UI will apparently remain the operating system’s default, but it is supposedly more customizable and will feature highly resizable tiling. The traditional Windows Desktop remains, but it has been visually updated to conform more to the Metro style. Lastly, the updated Windows kernel has reached version 6.3.<br />
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Windows 8 has been a controversial step for Microsoft, but the company doesn’t seem to want to drop the Metro UI for the Blue. Sales of Windows 8 have been somewhat disappointing, and many people believe that led to the departure of Steven Sinofsky as president of the Windows division of Microsoft. Undoubtedly, we can expect the next version of Windows to play the role that Windows 7 did after Windows Vista failed to set the world on fire. With “Blue” set to come out so soon, Microsoft can ride the good reviews of their UI update while distancing itself from any perceived shortcomings with Windows 8.<br />
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Earlier this year, we learned that Microsoft is supposed to shift to a yearly release schedule thanks to the Windows Blue project. Just as Apple did with Mac OS X, Microsoft is now going to iterate on Windows in a less dramatic fashion while ramping up the release schedule.<br />
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Simultaneously, the price of OS upgrades are dropping as well. Apple’s 10.7 release dropped to $30 while 10.8 went as low as $20. In turn, the Windows 8 upgrade is available for only $40 until the end of next month. While Microsoft is still massively dominant on traditional computers, they seem to be taking pages out of Apple’s playbook. When the next version of Windows ships, don’t be surprised if the upgrade price drops even lower.<br />
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Most importantly, the quicker release cycle will prevent the Windows XP situation from recurring. Despite shipping over a decade ago, XP remains hard for Microsoft to shake. Until April of 2014, Microsoft is still stuck supporting the ancient OS. By rapidly shipping new versions, no single version of the OS will be able to get the same massive market share and mind share that XP has, so they won’t be bogged down with supporting Windows 8 for the next decade and a half. While information is still minimal, Windows Blue so far seems like a very smart and prudent step for Microsoft to take in response to Windows 8.<br />
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Source : <a href="http://www.extremetech.com/computing/144143-leaked-info-says-that-windows-blue-will-feature-a-more-customizable-version-of-metro" target="_blank">extremetech</a><br />
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Geek Kuppiyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322282418041758742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6986544076140208213.post-79140348237212515092012-12-25T19:07:00.000-08:002012-12-25T19:07:06.358-08:00Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE reviews<br />
The Sprint Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE is a great phone in all aspects. You can’t go wrong, great size and feel without being to big, easy to use.<br />
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The huge phone displays look great but are awkward to hold, and in the pocket. 4inch has probably been my favourite size so far, not too big for your pocket (males) nice size screen and a good feel in the hand. Plenty of ram, an S4 processor, decent design and decent sized battery (same one as the Galaxy S III)<br />
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<br />Samsung’s customizations are surprisingly fairly useful, the launcher isn’t to distracting, performs well and has some good shortcuts over stock.<br />
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I like the flexibility of the extra 32 GB SD card and the ability to add your own music without being tied to only Apple products.<br />
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The Sprint Samsung Galaxy Victory features include a 4-inch WVGA (800×480) TFT screen, 1.2 GHZ dual-core Qualcomm MSM8960 Lite, a five-megapixel rear facing camera, 1.3MP front-facing, Wifi, Bluetooth, NFC, 4 GB on-board, microSD, 2100 mAh, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS.<br />
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