Thursday, 17 October 2013

How to Manually Install Android 4.3 in Samsung Galaxy S4


Install Android 4.3 in Samsung Galaxy S$
There is another test version of Android 4.3 for the Galaxy S4 (GT- I9505) published. In the current build, it should be the almost final version of the official firmware. New features are not added, Samsung has only removed some bugs. In the download package you will find Samsung mobile. The Android 4.3 version can indeed S4 (GT- I9505) Galaxy install, but since it is an Asian firmware, no other European language file other than English is included - but alternatively, you can choose English.

 Whether Android 4.3 actually officially released in October for the Galaxy S4 is still unclear - the now leaked test version for European appliances, however, suggests. Because even the internal build runs round than the previously installed Android 4.2 version. Micro stuttering, for example, when opening large folder no longer occur. You can look at the S4 update therefore especially pleased with the boosted performance. However, there are hardly any new features:


With “Knox" Samsung introduces a long-awaited security feature with the Galaxy S4 , thanks to the user separate personal and professional data to make it easier to integrate Smartphones into private enterprise. Part of the firmware is now also in Samsung Wallet, an app that will store including tickets, coupons and similar cards. We were able to test the app. New is the read mode, you can access via the quick settings. But the function seems to work only with selected apps. Who does not want to wait for the official update, you can install the trial version 4.3 of Android for the Galaxy S4 manually.

However, you should be aware of the risks, because an incorrect procedure may spoil your Smartphone. Connect your Smartphone, because the connection is not stable enough to a USB hub. The flash process could be interrupted and the phone may be unusable. Also, use only the original cables. You can also run any background processes that could bring the computer out of the clock and disable absolutely all gravel processes via task manager.

The Smartphone battery should be charged at least 50 percent. The flash process will erase all data on your Smartphone, so you should create a backup. How and save all datas. After completing all the preparations, you need to download the firmware at SamMobile and unzip the file. In addition, you must have the latest version of Flash tools Odin3 (v3.09).

Turn off the S4 and hold while turning the volume down buttons (volume down) and hold the Home button and the Power button. It now displays a warning that you confirm with the volume up, now the S4 is in download mode. Connect your Smartphone to your PC, open Odin as administrator and wait until the device under: is detected (blue bar) " id COM" .

Copy grants the firmware files as follows "Files [Download]":

Under BL : BL_I9505XXUEMI8_1715731_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar

Under AP: AP_I9505XXUEMI8_1715731_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

Under CP : CP_I9505XXUEMI8_1715731_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

Under CSC CSC_OXA_I9505OXAEMI8_1715731_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

Odin3 v3.09 : These settings are made for flashing Android 4.3.

 Under "Options", only the points "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" be marked - you have to leave all other fields blank. Check again all the settings and the correct assignment of the files because with a click on "Start" now you flash Android 4.3 on your Galaxy S4. If your stay Galaxy S4 hangs after flashing, try the device to “Wiping ", i.e. reset to factory settings.

To turn off the S4 and hold while turning the volume up (volume) buttons, the home button and the power button is pressed. Then boot S4 into recovery mode, where you Wiping the device. Follow the instructions strictly. Update flash Android 4.3 on your Galaxy S4 at your own risk. We recommend Android newcomers, wait  few more weeks  for the official version.

Microsoft promises faster certification for Windows 8.1 applications



Windows certification
Microsoft promises faster certification for Windows 8.1 applications. The Windows Store will continue to host the Windows 8 applications.

Next week, Microsoft began marketing and public dissemination of Windows 8.1. This launch will be accompanied by a new Windows Store to allow such users to more easily find applications. Bing will play a role at this level since the Redmond states that recommendation Bing engine will be added to make suggestions on applications and games based on previous installations, from the community and other criteria.

 Windows – Store support developers, Microsoft also promises a faster process for their applications to certify and undertakes that it shall not exceed five days to get the approval. It will be “a day or two for many applications submitted for Windows 8.1”.

Microsoft encourages the rest of the developers to take advantage of new features in Windows 8.1 which updates the applications are automatically available to users as well as new offerings in the application. A Windows Store, which will also support vouchers. However, the Windows Store will continue to offer apps for Windows 8 and they run on Windows 8.1.

Update for the HTC One soon!



HTC One Max
Top Smartphone HTC One should receive the update to Android 4.3 and Sense 5.5 later this month. This provides many new features. The new HTC One Max already comes with the update in to the market soon.

HTC brings shortly after the announcement of its new Smartphones HTC One Giant Max the current Android version 4.3 and the new version of Sense also own user area on the HTC one. The update will be distributed in late October, 2013, according to the sources.

Thus, users of the HTC One can use the improved multi-user feature of Android 4.3. Also supports the latest version of OpenGL ES 3.0. Equipping its Smartphones with HTC’s own Sense interface HTC one will strongly hold its foot in the market of Smartphone technology.

Among the new features; in version 5.5 include an improved flash - feed feature. Flashing Feed shows the user the latest news on the home screen and status messages from Facebook and Twitter posts. Now, users can also integrate Instagram and Google Plus notifications in the stream. And he can also download up to 120 messages in order to be able to read it in offline mode.

Flashing Feed can be switched off completely in the new version of Sense. So far only given by Blink feed news sources could be involved in the ticker. With the sense - update, it is now also possible to users to integrate their own RSS feed sources in flash. In the video highlights; users can now choose their own music and determine the selection of the images better.

The function cuts out photos and video highlights a short video clip. So far, the music selection was limited to some of HTC built-in songs. HTC Sense 5.5 shown with the launch of the new HTC One Max for the first time. The 5.9 - inch Smartphone comes with almost identical hardware as the HTC one, but has not yet installed on the back of a fingerprint scanner. So even if the phone is unlocked and up to three different functions are controlled with different fingerprints.

Wednesday, 16 October 2013

5 Security Steps To Be Taken After Installing Windows



Windows 8 security steps
As you all know windows operating system is been used by millions and millions of pc users. It has occupied 92% of the pc used all over the world. The drawback is that most of us use pirated version of windows which has a lot of security issues associated with it. Here are some useful security advices in order to effectively use your operating system.
1. TURN ON AUTOMATIC UPDATES
It is very important to check on whether the automatic updates are switched on after installing your windows. As the operating system you are using is periodically put to test by the manufacturer of your os ie, Microsoft. Updates play a vital role even in case of pirated versions so that your operating system functions in an efficient manner and your pc will not be prone to be hacked.
2. INSTALL AN ANTIVIRUS
The second most important security to be taken after the installation of your operating system which is avoided by most of the users is to install an antivirus. Antivirus software protects your pc from malwares and enables you to scan your devices and softwares before you install them. As the world in which your pc prevails is very dangerous and it becomes prone to a lot of problems and viruses and you can find a lot of security measures(antivirus) in the same world too.
3. UPDATE YOUR SOFTWARES
Be aware that the software you are using up to date and make sure that they are latest version. You may download various software and files from internet and you may need latest software in your system even to open the downloaded software. The main reason for using updated version of software is that the hackers won’t be so well versed with the latest version of the software and you are prevented from being prone to be hacked.
4. USE LATEST BROWSERS
Be sure that the browser you are using is the latest version and up to date. Most of the windows users will have internet explorer 6 as their default browser and they don’t get chance to update their browser so that it is a better idea to change their default browser to latest and popular ones such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as the older version of browser you are using have many number of loop holes and they become more prone to hacking.
5. MAKE YOUR PC PASSWORD PROTECTED AND SPEED UP YOUR WINDOWS
As soon as you install your windows operating system setup password enabled security controls so that files you have in your pc can’t be accessed by any one physically and also setup parental controls for your pc. Setting up password protection for your pc helps you to prevent you from loss of data and files. There are much software’s available in the internet for increasing the speed of your windows operating system. To increase the speed of your os all you need to do is to download the software and install it.

The Importance of Lenovo Security Software on Lenovo FDE Drives

Does your new Lenovo computer have an FDE drive? Lenovo FDE drives are full disk encrypted hard disk drives that make it virtually impossible for unauthorized users to boot up your computer and steal your data. An encrypted hard disk doesn't necessarily mean you don't need Lenovo security software though.
While FDE drives are highly recommended to individuals and enterprise organizations alike, you still need to protect your computer from other threats. For example, spyware can still sneak onto your system, record your keystrokes, and report back to cybercriminals. Disk encryption does not protect computers from viruses, spyware, phishing schemes, and other threats; it encrypts the data stored on the drive so that if the computer is stolen, the data is unreadable.
Because these threats still exist, make sure to invest in an antivirus and anti-spyware solution from a reputable developer such as TrendMicro, McAfee, Symantec, or Sophos. As always, update your Internet security software and use care when downloading software, clicking unsolicited links, or responding to email messages that look like they're from a financial institution.
In addition to adding traditional security software to a Lenovo computer with FDE, enterprise organizations can use special server security software to manage Lenovo encryption across their Lenovo workstations and laptops. For example, WinMagic's SecureDoc for Lenovo allows for the centralized management of all of a company's encrypted devices including Lenovo ThinkPads, Macintosh laptops, Linux computers, encrypted USB drives, and so on.
When you have just one ThinkPad to manage, full disk encryption along with a good Internet security suite combine to protect your data from theft, viruses, and spyware. When you have an entire network of them, it managing encryption becomes more complex. Because of this complexity and the added benefits server security software offers, it's smart to choose a consolidated encryption management solution.
Full disk encryption for Lenovo computers on its own is a good start, but it's not enough. Beef up protection by adding stronger forms of Lenovo security software.
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Daniel Gail is an author and expert in the world of business security. He wrote this article to inform his readers on the importance of Lenovo security software on Lenovo FDE drives.

Acer All-in -One PC with Android with 24 -inch display!



Acer DA241 HL
Acer has introduced the Da241 HL their first All-in -One PC based on Android. Reminiscent of a giant tablet device comes with a 24 -inch display and a Tegra 3 processor for 430 Euros in the market.

 The Taiwanese manufacturer Acer introduced their first all-in -one PC (AIOPC) with the Android mobile operating system on the market. The device with the somewhat unwieldy name Da241 HL has a 24 -inch screen and comes with Android version 4.2.2.

 The display has a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels; the brightness is Acer with 250 cd / m². The touch screen recognizes only two inputs at once and is protected by reflective glass. The viewing angle is 178 degrees.

It comes with Tegra 3 processor and single- band WLAN. Inside the AIOPCs a Tegra 3 quad-core processor from Nvidia, which is clocked at 1.6 GHz, works. The RAM is 1 GB in size, the flash memory 16 GB. A slot for micro - SD card is installed.

The device supports Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, so only at the frequency of 2.4 MHz. A connection for a LAN cable is located on the back behind the stand. This can be adjusted between 20 and 75 degrees. Other connections include two USB ports and a Micro- USB port. On a conventional HDMI port of AIOPC can be used as a monitor for HDMI sources such as traditional PCs or game consoles.

Smartphones and tablets are connected via a built-in MHL adapter. On the front is a 2 megapixel camera for video calling is installed. For the music, it is provided by two stereo speakers, a microphone is also built. The Da241 HL is 608 x 415 x 74 mm and weighs 6.54 kg. The device is available now for 430 Euro.

How to easily share files between your mobile phones and Computer



Bump
Methods of file sharing between a computer and Mobile phone can be carried out in many ways. Some of its techniques are
1. USB Data cable
You might be aware of these kinds of cables. USB (a) Universal Serial Bus is a wired technique of transferring files from computer to phone and vice versa.
These cables will be given along with your phone at the time you’ve bought it. Phones have an additional memory expansion card slot to which one side of the USB can be connected and the other end of the USB is connected to a slot in the computer.
There will also be a CD with the phone which contains software (PC Suite) that creates a bridge between phone and computer.
Other than this USB also provides additional features such as accessing the Internet. This is a better way of transferring files and it’s faster compared to other methods.
USB 3.1 is the recent version which has a cool feature called “Super Speed USB 10Gbps”. But a great disadvantage is that it’s a wired technique.
2. Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a method of creating a network called the “Pico-Network” and establishing a contact between the Computer and phone. Has a great advantage of being wireless, however time taken to transfer a file is from computer to phone takes a huge amount of time. Whereas it is easy to transfer the files from your phone to computer.
3. Card Readers
Card readers are the most sought method of transferring the files from your memory card. In the recent laptops there are additional slots to insert your memory card.
This method also has a drawback. Phone memory can’t be accessed using this method.
4. Bump
This is the age of “Smart-phones” right. App created regarding the transfer of files from computers to phone and vice versa is “Bump”. Older version of Bumps had the ability to transfer the files in one direction only i.e. phone to computer.
Upgraded versions of Bump have been developed in such a way files can be transferred bi-directional. These versions are available for both Apple and Android phones. To transfer the files the device should be “Bumped” with the device to pair.
To transfer files install the latest version of “Bump”. Then go to http//:bu.mp and locate the device and your files are ready to be transferred.

Why The Restaurant iPad POS Solution Makes Sense

Because of new developments in technology, restaurants have quickly adopted to digital software solutions to help run their operations more effectively. This has been the key to optimizing managerial efforts and enabling restaurants to enhance customer experience. This development has been brought about by mobile solutions, such as ipad POS systems.
If you run a busy restaurant setup you will need to ensure that your employees quickly adapt to your operations through effective training. With the help of the POS system, it is possible to achieve this. This is because the system has a visual interface that makes usability very simple and employees can quickly learn how to use it.
Restaurant ipad pos solutions are very user friendly and convenient making the point of sale system very easy to learn and use for restaurant staff. These devices have been designed to run on ipad tablets and they have features that make them excellent for restaurant operations. Imagine having to run your entire operations on a system that is portable, functional, portable and very user friendly.
The ease with which managerial operations are undertaken using restaurant ipad pos solutions is very good for businesses both large and small. The system has made it possible for most restaurants to decrease the bottom line and to comprehensively boost returns on investments. One major application that the POS system has made effective is reporting.
Restaurants depend on daily reporting to ensure that relevant budget alterations are made for profitability to be achieved. Because of the easy one button reporting through POS solutions, owners and the management of restaurants can make decisive determinations instantly. Apart from the reduction in managerial pressure, the systems also ensure that employee scheduling is done effectively.
The systems enable the automation of just about anything and this means a lot for restaurants. This brings about the easy tracking of sales, the operations of inventory, the handing of reservations and many other operations to be undertaken seamlessly and simultaneously. In seconds, any report that is essential to the operation of the restaurant can be generated with the push of a button.
The system also enables the automatic integration of labor through time card systems that schedule suitable times and generate payroll. This means that all that needs to be done is the one time setting up of the entire system and the system will manage everything henceforth. The system can also transmit major alerts when items need recording or there is a need for the printing of order forms to vendors.
Because this is a point of sale system, it is also a point of sale solution that integrates the functions of digital menu software in real time. This means that animated and expressive digital menus enable ordering and payment to be undertaken in real time too. Guests are able to place personalized orders that allow them to make specific cooking available to the cooking staff.
Guests can make orders for drinks, make table reservations make secure payments right at their tables and have a glimpse into detailed and specified menus. Such menus are very high-resolution and are include options of pairing two items. All this has boosted customer experience particularly because the POS system is a mobile communication device.
The greatest advantage of these devices is that they are reasonably priced. Restaurant owners and managers know that to manage operations better, they must embrace digital technology. POS systems are great for owners, manager, staff and even the customer.
This article was written by James B. Carruthers.

New Release of Windows Phone 8 Update Arrives



Driving mode
Microsoft announced today on his blog that the next major update to Windows Phone 8 will be available soon to the general public and in next few hours to registered developers. And I must say that this update is enticing. Among other things, it will include, support high - resolution and larger screens (MS talks about future Windows Phone with 1080p screens of 5” and 6 ", displaying a row of up to six live tiles instead of 4 now), compatibility with the Qualcomm 8974 quad- heart, a new feature called " driving mode "which will allow you processors, open quotes to" get from point a to point B with the least possible distractions.

Operating via Bluetooth, the Driving limit the number of notifications, such as messages, calls and alerts until you reach destination. “Note that “you can even configure the Driving to send automatic replies to people who call you or write when you’re behind the wheel, telling them that you contact them as soon as possible.”

 Also, a connection sharing between Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 device will be simplified. In a more general way, this update will include "hundreds of fixes and improvements”, custom ringtones, the ability to block the screen rotation, improved memory management, the ability to simply close its applications (since multitasking display), Wi-Fi from the start, or even better Bluetooth.

 This Update will begin to be deployed in the coming weeks until the end of the year. Developers with a Dev Center account, an App account studio or developer unlocked phone will have the update tomorrow.

Top 5 Laptop you should may look at when searching for great machine

macbook pro
Laptops of high end excellence and features have been designed to make available you with home desktop performance. Now a day, there are so many laptop brands are in the market which has so many features as well as have an enormous value for money. Here are the top 5 laptop that one you should go ahead with
HP Pavilion
HP Pavilion is an elevated brand which comes with the best in value for your money. It is mostly suitable for miniature business owners and students. The weight of HP Pavilion is only 7.2 pounds. And the screen size is about 14 inch. The storage capacity is 500 GB with 7200 PRM. This HP Pavilion is suitable for portable purposes.
It has an inbuilt microphone. For webcam, they employed True Vision cam Technology. This HP Pavilion is on top of the table because of its unique feature. That is finger print scanner. This prevents your laptop from others.
Asus A52F-XA1
Asus A52F-XA1 offers you so many features with a reasonably priced rate. The price of Asus A52F-XA1 is $889 only. Asus A52F-XA1 has a special feature that you can load, thus declining boot time. And then this will enhance in the memory usage and also elevating speed. The main reason to choose this lap, as I catch finger print fast and it also has a low webcam resolution.
Asus A52F-XA1 also is not responsive to low light. Asus A52F-XA1 weighs about 5.8 lbs and thins up to 15.2 X 10.2 X 1.4”. It includes a processor which is Intel core i3 and this laptop is one of the best lap when you are travelling with 15.6 LED backlit screen.
Acer Aspire
Though the price of Acer Aspire is come within your budget, the performance of Acer Aspire is too good. This laptop has a feature that includes 250GB hard disk with 5400 PRM and it also has 3GB RAM. It runs in 2.20 GHZ AMD V series V120 CPU. Acer Aspire also outfitted with 8X DVD RW drive and also in-build microphone. The weight of Acer Aspire is 15.6 lap at around 5.74 pounds.
Apple MacBook Pro
Apple MacBook Pro is an expensive laptop but the performance of this laptop is extreme which can give only by the Apple Company. Apple MacBook Pro is provided with 2.4 GHZ Intel Core 2 DUO processor and also 4 GB DDR memory.
The weight of Apple MacBook Pro is little bit weighty for a laptop which is 8.9 pounds and has a screen size of 13.3”. The important feature of this Apple MacBook Pro is the backlit keyboard that lets you use the laptop even in the dim. Apple MacBook Pro is unwavering and secure than other brand new models.
Asus 17 inch Gaming laptop
The people who likes Gaming and who want laptop with great performance and Games, without doubt they can go for this brand. Asus 17 inch Gaming laptop is equipped with 640 GB hard disk in 7200 PRM and also employs ATI 5870 graphics with 1 GB DDR5. The weight of the Asus 17 inch Gaming laptop is 8 pounds and also it has backlit keyboard. Asus 17 inch Gaming laptop has a processor of Intel Core i7, which is wonderful for an exceptional gaming experience.

7 Steps To Creating The Perfect Brochure

In the age of online marketing, you may be wondering whether you should skip creating a brochure. We would advise against that, for a few reasons. A brochure is an effective marketing tool, in conjunction with a broader comprehensive online and offline marketing strategy. A brochure can give your customers an offline option for learning more about you and your company. Want to do it right? Use our tips, and your brochures will be flying off the shelves!


- Focus, focus, focus. What is your company’s message? What does your company do, and what do you want to sell? Why should a customer buy from you instead of going to your competitor? Write out drafts of your core messages, and edit it down to the necessary elements.

- Know and cater to your audience. Who is the person you want to be buying your product? Who do you need to convince? Address your messaging to your ideal customer, instead of a general audience. Your customers will feel the connection that you are trying to make.

- Use headlines and subheads to break up long blocks of text. At sites like UPrinting, you have a lot of customization options. Use the tools available to make your brochure as easy to read as possible. While you do not want to dumb down your message, you also do not want to overwhelm your audience with too much information.

- Add attractive photos of your company and/or product to the brochure. In addition to breaking up the text, providing photos gives context to your message, and also adds depth. Use a service such as VistaPrint to upload your desired photos. Be sure to edit down the photos so that they align properly, and do not look too stretched out or small in the brochure.

- Choose your paper stock wisely. Online stores such as PsPrint offer different premium paper stocks, and multiple folding options. Choosing a cheap paper stock will give your brochure a similarly cheap and forgettable feel. Opt for a premium paper stock to make your brochure memorable, and to give your customers a nice, tactile object to respond to.

- Include a call-to-action. Whether it is asking your customers to come into the showroom, order something, or call the office, give them something they can easily do at the end of the brochure that relates to you and your company. If you are running a store, you can sweeten the deal by offering an exclusive deal or discount to the reader. Show off your tech prowess by including a QR code deal.

- Create an eye-catching cover that will make the recipient want to open the brochure. The front of the brochure is prime real estate, so use it wisely. Whether it is with photos, illustrations, or your logo, make sure that it is attractive, legible, and clear. Visually, it should pull the reader in, and the reader should be motivated to open the brochure to learn more about your company.
By Allison Preston. Allison is an avid shopper and an experienced writer with a passion for deals and coupons and for saving her readers money. She currently writes for leading coupon and online promo code site bluepromocode.com based in Santa Monica, California. 

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Simple tips to secure Android device

Tips to secure your Android device:

secure Android device
Android is questionably the most popular platform. When compared to all other platforms such as iOS, Windows 8, more than 70% of users are used to Android. This increased popularity in the short period of time makes Android a risky platform. More threats are available in this platform. Because of this popularity there are so many advantages and disadvantages automatically arise. Some happens in case of an Android device too. Some of the daily users are use their Android device for download new games, apps, wall paper, and some of the themes like Rainmeter themes for pc. While in this case they accidentally install some application which affects their phone while turns open to various threats. There are so many simple and easy steps to secure your Android device. In this article I have listed some of the easy steps on how to secure your Android device.
Always look your device:
Android has so many facilities to secure your android device. There are so many lock options to secure your Android device like pattern, pin, face detection to unlock and many more. Pin pattern users the encrypted the data of text and on the other side 68% of the android users use the pattern lock to protect your device, In this you can make any pattern to unlock your device.
Install a trusted Antivirus application:
To ensure that your android device is your device, you have to install an Antivirus application. That Antivirus should generate a warning when they find a threat in your device. Avast and Avg are some of the antivirus available in this android platform to secure your android device. These software check out the malicious code, check installed apps. These antiviruses protect your android device.
Make sure to install Apps from trusted sources:
Always download the software from trusted developers. Because this only the safest way for your device from threats and virus. Downloading an app from non trusted developers may bring threat or virus to your Android device. Besides you should always read the terms and condition and privacy before downloading an app.
Avoid using unsecured free Wi-Fi:
The main reason for the insecurity of your Android device is through wireless network. The free and expedient use of Wi-Fi is better but it has more risk for your device and it brings more threats or virus to your device. The main drawback is people who are using the same network can view what you are operating from your device. The same affliction happens to your desktop and laptop also. So the advisable one is turn off your Wi-Fi and always use the secured one.
Use Smartphone built-in security functions:
The securing methods of your device which are given above is only some methods. Configure your Android device by proper location and security settings. The best way of securing your device is to use built in security functions than trusting any other secure methods.

What to Expect with SAP Order to Cash Process?

SAP Order Management is billed as a complete "order to cash process" system. It helps retailers and other businesses improve the efficiency of the entire order cycle from the moment an order is placed (oftentimes long before that) to the receipt and reconciliation of the payment. The term "order to cash" is not unique to SAP. It refers to all of the business processes required from receiving the order, packaging it, delivering it, and depositing the money in the bank.

SAP Order Management includes tools for managing all of these processes. A few of the functions in the SAP order to cash process are listed below:

  • Account management - Integration with SAP CRM means that you can easily manage customer data throughout the order to cash cycle. It also provides everyone involved from sales reps to billing clerks and senior management with a holistic view of customer data.  
  • Quotes and sales order management - As an integrated solution, SAP supports inventory and supply chain operations, making managing quotes, proposals, and orders a streamlined, efficient process.
  • E-commerce - SAP also supports e-commerce both for B2B and B2C scenarios. Websites can include catalogs, shopping carts, product searches, and more.
  • Contract management - Whether you need to manage contracts or ensure that a customer receives a specific discount, built-in contract management and pricing tools make doing so a snap.
  • SAP accounts payable/receivable - Paying suppliers and receiving customer payments through an integrated system is essential to ensuring adequate cash flow.
  • Returns - Enabling an efficient means of handling returns can help to reassure customers that they will be taken care of should they need to return an item. This reassurance can prompt hesitant customers to buy. Should the item be returned, efficiently minimizes costs.  
  • Invoicing - Invoicing is crucial to any business, but it's also a time-consuming task. SAP order to cash process systems automate invoicing as well as allow for online invoice submissions and online payments.

These are a few highlights of how the SAP order to cash process works (Source: Dolphin Corp. SAP Order To Cash). It's a complete system for all processes related to an order including quotes, contracts, returns, billing, and more.

                                                                                                                                                                        
James Hadley is a professional business and IT consultant specializing in SAP solutions. On his spare time he enjoys traveling, fishing and rooting for the San Francisco 49ers.

GTA 5 could arrive on PC early next year



GTA 5
Released on Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles, Grand Theft Auto V could land on our favorite tricks from the first quarter of 2014. The wait will finally not too long. You waited for his release on PC to play GTA IV, despite its bugs, crash and are obvious lack of optimization? Then you should rejoice, because according to sources, Rockstar could be preparing the release of GTA V on PC in early 2014.

According to "multiple sources" of the environment, the game, which broke sales records, generating over a billion dollars in a handful of days, could come out in the first quarter on our laps. Like its predecessor, GTA V could happen on a PC a few months after its release on consoles. This information confirms what an officer of Nvidia hinted last August during a conference call on financial results for the graphics chip maker. It was well said "The players prepare their configuration to a slew of big titles this fall, with blockbusters like Call of Duty: Ghosts, Grand Theft Auto 5 and Assassin’s Creed 4."

Twitter launches Android Tablet App, Initially just for Galaxy Note 10.1 2014



Twitter Android App for Tablets
Users of Android tablets expected a Twitter app for a long time. It has finally arrived but for now, those of Samsung starting with the 2014 edition Galaxy Note 10.1. People use more and more mobile devices to surf the Web. In the second quarter of 2013, Android tablets even dominated the sector with more than 62% market share. This has pushed Twitter to announce the October 10, 2013 on his blog the release of an application optimized for Android tablets.

 Landscape view of the application offers a single screen view tweets, trends, accounts follow. At the touch of the screen, photos, videos or articles appear on the right side of the tablet. That is enticing. This version of Twitter is currently only available for the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition of Samsung!

It will be then for the other Samsung products “it will arrive on other Android tablets by the end of the year," said a online source. The purpose of Twitter is to take advantage of some of the new features of this tablet: multi-screen view, drawing the picture with the S- Pen. A widget has also been created to directly access the contents of the other micro blogging sites.

Your Family Can Be Proud Of Your Home Security Success

Security: how can I get this within my home? What sort of measures can I take to protect my loved ones? What advice is out there which can help me out? This article guides you through many different strategies which will not only secure your home, but do so in the most affordable manner.

Home Security in Nashville TN


Your home is the one space where you are supposed to feel most secure. If something threatens the sanctity of your home, it can cause emotional and physical trauma. At Interactive Alarms, we are committed to helping the residents of our community ensure complete home security.
In Nashville, our home security products can be combined to address your specific concerns, and put your mind at ease. Our full line of security products for residential properties includes:

Burglar Alarms

Interactive Alarms understands the many emotions that a burglary can cause. From helplessness to anxiety, an intruder in your home not only poses a threat to your possessions, but also to your state of mind. With our burglar alarms for Nashville homes, we help families gain back their confidence in the security of their space. By utilizing high-tech motion detectors and innovative glass-break sensors, we will always be able to tell when your home is in danger and notify the proper authorities immediately.
When you move into a new home change all the locks. Even though the previous homeowner may have given you keys to the house, there might be a key out there that someone has. To be sure you are as safe as possible, get all new locks for your new house.  Do you have a dog that stays in your yard when you're not at home? Your pet might just be the perfect place to stash a spare key to your home. Put it on your dog's collar, making sure it is hidden. This is very effective if your pet is afraid of strangers; therefore, burglars are not very likely to notice the key.
Refrain from using candles in your house unless it is absolutely necessary. If you do burn a candle, make sure that you blow it out when you are completed. It is vital that no burning flame is left unattended because one slip can destroy your home and potential hurt your loved ones.  While home security systems are effective in most cases, many robberies are committed during daylight hours when the home is not vacant. In this case, the security system may not be activated so no warning would be sounded. Most burglars enter the home at some other point than the front door.
Sit your family down and create a fire escape plan depending on what region of the house you are in. This is crucial, as it will serve as the quickest plan to leave the house safely and effectively in an emergency. Practice your plan with your family as these few hours can save lives.  If you are moving into a new home, the first thing you should do to make your home more secure is to change the locks. You do not have to change the actual locks, a locksmith can re-key the locks to make them inaccessible with any of the previous keys.
Do not list your full name in the phone book or on your mail box. This can give possible intruders a lot of information about you and allow them break into your home a lot easier. Instead, only list your last name and possibly your first initial, this is much safer.  Rural areas are just as prone to break-ins as cities. Nonetheless, people in the country may be at greater risk due to being far away from neighbors. That said, stranger things have happened.
Walls can be a great hiding spot. Small items of value can be hidden for safety in your home's walls. Simply take advantage of an unused switch plate, electrical outlet, or phone jack. If there are no unused plates, you can easily install fake ones.  Avoid putting your name on your mailbox. As silly as it may seem, doing so gives a thief ammunition to break into your home. They could easily call directory assistance using your name to get your phone number. Then, they will call you to find out if you are home or not.
Video Surveillance
Cameras are a great way to protect your home and family. If you make the cameras noticeable, just having them on your property is enough to deter many criminals. High quality video surveillance systems have gone down in price in recent years and are affordable for almost any budget now.  Video security systems are a nightmare for a burglar. When you see a burglar with a mask in the movie, you are watching fiction. Many intruders will not wear masks to be less noticeable. Burglars who see a surveillance camera in place usually beat a hasty retreat.
Don't pass up the complimentary services that Interactive Alarms offers, like remote monitoring and video storage!
Contact us if you would like more information on our complete surveillance systems.

4D Printing



4D Printing
4D printing, the printing of the future ? Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created with the help of 3D printing three-dimensional objects that can change their shape according to predetermined specifications. 3D printers have become much more than just a quick hype. As an integral part of productions in IT, medicine, space and decor; printing technology offers a wide range of design options.

The researcher Skylar Tibbits wants to use this by the architect, designers and computer scientists, however, much further. With its own research team, he sat down at the big project “4D printing" and produced using 3D printers objects that take on a new shape, when they are placed in water. The prototypes of the computer scientist work on the basis DIY principle of individual molecules (Molecular self-assembly technology).

4D Printing
Objects are first collected by means of 3D printing of various materials, among which some change in certain environments or influences in their form. In the example of the MIT scientist, it is done with process in the water. The water is responsible for the deformation of two different polymers. Consisting of individual molecular chains of the polymers being doubled its volume and thus provides for some time for the new shape of the object.

However, water alone does not appear to be possible in this case as the only source for shape shifting. Skylar Tibbits looks for 4D - printing still much more potential with heat, sound or lasers. Even the current applications are still far not the end of possibilities - whether under water or in space. US Defense is together with the software company Autodesk computer scientist currently working on the development of other prototypes.

He presented preliminary results at the TED conference in Monterey, California. Received was very positive, the project 4D printing and the Research Office of the U.S. Army. This in turn invested 855,000 dollars in further research and hopes for the future, and already first adaptive textiles and vehicles according to the uniforms with camouflage pattern. Even more curious creations from the 3D printer can be found soon.

Revolutionary Technology: A denture cleans all of your teeth in six seconds!



Blizzident society
Since the invention of the electric toothbrush, it does not necessarily have noticed that technology has advanced a lot in this area! With 3D printing technology, a company has developed a brush you can clean the tooth enamel in only 6 seconds! A revolution in the world of oral hygiene!

Blizzident society, which includes dentists and engineers developed this new toothbrush that comes in the form of a denture and allow you to brush your teeth in 6 seconds. This is a record time and you know that you need to brush your teeth an average of 3 minutes each time. ''It cleans all the teeth and fully automatically - every time'' announces the brand.

Blizzident society
Using 3D printing, the company is able to provide you with a toothbrush molded from a scan of your teeth to fit perfectly to your teeth. Every hair of the brush touches and cleans the surface of your teeth at 45 degrees and even cleans your time upper and lower jaw. The pictures show and explain its simple operation. This technology is supposed to work for nearly one year; you have to spend € 222.

In total, the revolutionary brush will brush teeth and will save you up to 50 hours per year brushing up! Now the question is, you willing to spend about 220 € to save time. Some writers say they find that brushing teeth can sometimes be a chore and start to wonder if they will not invest in the toothbrush of a new kind. Imagine what we can do for 50 hours! Did you ever imagine that daily chore of 3 minutes is reduced to only 6 seconds using a simple device?

Monday, 14 October 2013

A Buyers' Guide to Online Video Platforms

The majority of streaming media professionals have heard of content delivery networks (CDN), online video platforms (OVP) and other kinds of public video distribution tools, but there is one type of business video platform that has managed to remain under the radar. Enterprise video is intended to assist business enterprises operate more efficiently and safely share content inside of their firewalls. If you’re thinking of adding video to your business to educate sales teams and engage customers more effectively, then it’s best that you learn some of the more popular applications and what options to consider.
Top Categories of Services and Applications
An enterprise delivery platform is a type of player-based technology that is created for streaming on-demand and live video sharing inside of a business enterprise. In most cases, this type of service is utilized through peer-to-peer delivery as a way to allow network nodes to stream sections of video back and forth. Often an enterprise delivery platform proves to be a better alternative than unicast delivery where individual viewers have to use a unique stream.
Enterprise content delivery networks are any type of service or product that utilizes an enterprise infrastructure that’s already in place in addition to using supplemental technology, such as peer-to-peer delivery and multicasting, to share on-demand and live business videos inside of an enterprise.
With enterprise YouTube you have a service or product that allows business enterprises to develop an internal application similar to YouTube that can be shared with partners, employees and customers as a way to give stakeholders the ability to publish and upload videos in a secure way.
Enterprise video portals oversee all of an enterprise’s video content and give partners, customers and employees access through plug-ins and custom portals. An enterprise video portal is the most varied product category and can share features of the other three.
Questions to Ask When Shopping for Enterprise Video Platforms
No two businesses are alike, which means that no two businesses will use the same platform. Before you decide on a platform, there are few questions that you’ll want to get answers to.
  • How is the product priced? You’ll find different pricing for different vendors. The platform can be priced by how many encoders it has, the number of servers it uses or by the number of employees you have. You’ll be better off starting your search with a budget in mind, just remember that you want an enterprise video platform that will grow with your business and with the number of employees that you have.
  • What kind of content does it work with? The video platform that you decide on should be able to share various types of content, including lecture-based content and web interfaces.
  • What function does the product perform? The product classes touched on are very different in terms of their functionality. Before you buy a video platform, check to see if it has encoding capabilities or if it will only work with the content that you currently have. If the platform is able to encode, will you have adaptive streams or a single stream to work with? Check to see what kind of platforms it will be able to reach.
Pick your enterprise video platform carefully and think about the future of your business while making your decision. Even if you spend more money than you originally plan, it could be worth it in the long run.
image via KZO

3 technologies which are all set to revolutionize the world


google glass
There are so many discoveries which have been introduced in the world of technology in the past few years. They are revolutionizing the world by bringing the change among the people in this globe. Various advancements in the technology involve cloud computing, Smartphone, tablets and so on. These advancements has changed the life style of the people and brought a severe change in the technology. Advancement of technology changes with time to time; if you were thinking about the past one, then you cannot enjoy the real technology changes around you. These advancements have changed the world and make a better place in the future part.

In this post, you can get information about the latest technology that around you in the real world;

Google Glass: 

Google glass is a latest advancement in the technology which actually lets you enjoy the real enjoyment. With the help of the Google glass, you can easily access various level of visualization through your glass. By using Google glass, you can access your data, you can access your social media, and you can also read documents through the Google glass. You can even navigate through the Google glass to your destination. The co founder of Google has made the demo of the Google glass to the people in the technology era. The Google glass is only selling to the some of the developers around the globe for 1500$.

FireFox Os:

firefox os
The android and IOs are playing dominant role in the mobile operating systems; most of the devices are manufactured with the android operating system which makes it to go higher. The apple has its own uniqueness and which cannot be provided in any other operating system. But both of them have its own rules and regulations. User cannot use them as their wish since the operations systems were made of various rules and regulations. This stimulates the Mozilla to create a brand new operating system for the choice of user. So they started to develop their own operating system from the scratch and it will mainly concentrate on the needs o the users. The main objective of this operating system is to develop a unique operating system which is dedicated to the needs of the user needs. This Firefox operating system has made from the open source platform and it contains web technologies such as CSS3 and HTML5 in order to enhance the capabilities of the users and the operating system.

Form 1

form 1
This is a digital designing technology which allows you to perform 3D printing over the sturdy products for the real life. The invention of three dimensional printers brought down a change in the technology. Form 1 is a 3D technology printer which allows you to create a prototypes structure over the materials; it is a luxurious one but the effect produced by the Form 1 was an awesome master piece. You can get this product for the cost of 2799$ in the market. The form 1 is also used to create a prototypes for various products for scientific researches.

Projects " Mighty and Napoleon" Adobe announced



Mighty
With Mighty and Napoleon projects, Adobe wants to revolutionize the digital drawing with magic pen. The history of Digital has always been that the combination between virtual and real. As such, what could be more symbolic than inventions such as tablet or touch pen, who tried to imitate the use of a pen on a sheet of paper to free our imagination? However, as soon as we feel the need to scribble, we still prefer to use an ordinary pencil badly cut that the most powerful tablets!

This is why the creative software giant Adobe (known in particular for Photoshop) was floored for several months on the subject to invent the smart pen Mighty and Napoleon numerical rule , two innovations that could change the lives of creative. Mighty is a high-precision touch pen that stands out above all of its many competitors by its high accuracy. Indeed, sensors differentiate between the tip of the pen (writing) and fingers (which control additional functions: Delete, or go back etc.

Mighty and Napoleon
Moreover, Mighty leverages cloud computing and provides access to many tools, such as different types of lines and colors, as well as all of your own creations, regardless of the medium used. In short: scribble something on your Smartphone in the subway and the image will be available on any device connected to it with the push of a button! The other big news is Napoleon, a small strip which, when pressed on the tablet allows you to draw lines or perfect with a simple tap of the stylus curves.

As Mighty, Napoleon has a magical little button that provides access to its many options. The two objects, whose sophistication is matched only by the clean lines, communicate them to enrich the virtual design. You have to see it to believe it! Artists with the soul of a geek (or geek with an artist's soul, it depends) must wait until the first half of 2014 to test these two jewels of technology. Note that this is the first time that Adobe is trying to manufacture an electronic object. The next sign of artistic revolution thanks to digital technology!

Saturday, 12 October 2013

Your Face Will Soon Appear In Google Ads



Google
Google has changed its terms of use and today we learn that all users could soon see their faces as well as their names, people and brands they follow, and comments posted on a Google service appear in advertisements. Although Facebook is already using the same kind of process, this is not a reason to rejoice.

 This change in Google policy is effective November 11, 2013 and the new conditions page is displayed there in Google.

 "We made three changes: First, we clarified how your name and profile picture may appear in the Google products (including notices, advertising and other commercial contexts). You can control the display of your photo and your name in advertisements for the parameter on shared recommendations. Then we added a reminder about the safe use of mobile devices. And finally, we have added information on the importance of the confidentiality of passwords." Fortunately you can disable a setting immediately if you do not want your face appears everywhere on the web as a recommendation for your friends. To do this, simply go to the page titled “Recommendations shared" and uncheck the box (which is naturally selected by default ...) at the bottom.

Ring watch with inductive charging



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ring watch

ring watch
The Ring Clock by Gusztav Szikszai is worn on the finger and shows the time with the help of tiny LEDs, the current time when the wearer turns on the ring. It is charged by induction. The ring watch includes a plurality of LEDs that light up behind the numbers of the steel ring.

The clock consists of two bands with numbers together - one for the 24 hours and one for minutes. This is an unlabeled tape with circumferential points for the seconds. The “Ring Clock" is financed through many and has already achieved their goal of 287,000 U.S. for start the mass production. Meanwhile, interested parties have offered more than $ 340,000.

The clock will not show the time continuously but only when the person wearing the Ring turns on the ring. Then light up the exact time required for the display LEDs. A total of 144 pieces stuck in the ring, it should give the choice of blue or light orange color hence the person who owns the ring has the liberty to select the color of the led lighting.

 The ring is made of surgical grade stainless steel, and displays the time for one minute, when it is rotated. Inside sits a tiny lithium polymer battery of just 6 mAh. Loading the ring clock it charges the battery by induction on a Qi charger. The ring has to be placed on the pallet just 2 hours.

For making charger on and for setting the time the user needs to press the buttons on the unit and can be set as minutes and hours and stop the second hand. The battery charge will last for about one week. The battery is replaceable by the manufacturer.

This costs about $ 55 with shipping. Especially the small ring Clock is not of fixed size. The ring is available in various ring sizes - starting with an inner diameter of 15.7 mm to 23.83 mm. The inner circumference reaches as 49.3 to 74.8 mm. Thus, the clock will fit most fingers. The ring itself is supposed to be waterproof and cost $ 195. If everything goes smoothly, it can be delivered in the first quarter of 2014.

Yahoo Mail Celebrates 16th Birthday With New Features



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The new version of the Yahoo mail portal allows particular web mail to customize its interface and free access to previously few paid features . The storage limit is set to 1 TB The refresh of Yahoo services continuously shows their force in market with the leadership of Marissa Mayer. This time, it's Yahoo Mail which takes advantage of her 16th birthday to be given a makeover and try to regain the upper hand against the GMail and Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail).

Their service is used by 100 million people every day. The program of the festivities, a graphic dust and the arrival of new free functions previously reserved for premium customers. The new interface, more refined, is common to all media and devices. Users can also enhance the application by including background image pictures from Flickr. The custom interface is synchronized with all service customers. Side functions, users of the free version can now get additional addresses; apply automatic transfer messages and filters.

In addition, the storage volume is now limited to one terabyte. Some actions related messages can be achieved by flying them. Moreover, trades between contacts are now organized as conversations like GMail and Outlook. Finally we note a new ergonomics for the applet instant messaging, address book and calendar. Yahoo has also changed the price of the ad-free version. If the former users of Mail Plus (15 per year) will be switched without additional cost to the new Yahoo! Mail Ad Free, new customers will be charged 49.99 dollars against 19.99 dollars a year earlier.

Nvidia Launches 4K Gaming



Nividia 4K gaming
The IFA 2013 and IBC 2013 have clearly shown that the Ultra HD standard in the coming years may play an important role in the field of entertainment and probably will too. But not only in terms of home entertainment Ultra HD is an important concept for manufacturers, but also in terms of gaming - NVIDIA has announced during a press release that you need to put more in the future to Ultra HD .

PC gamers will experience Ultra HD resolution One goal of NVIDIA here is to demonstrate the PC gamers the significant difference between gaming in 4K resolution and gaming in Full HD resolution. Basis of various images of the chip manufacturer was able to impressively underline that just that difference is relatively large.

 For this reason, one is convinced at NVIDIA believes that the 4k resolution for PC gamers is the next big thing that will dominate the gaming segment. Accordingly, not only more and more monitors with 4k resolution is expected, but also more and more powerful graphics cards as well as games that are optimized for gaming in 4k display.

A too fast change but according to NVIDIA is not expected soon, because at present all TV stations are not even switched to the 720p resolution, so that the distribution of Ultra HD as a standard will proves difficult achieve in general .

 Only in 2016, it is expected that Ultra HD will go for mass production and many devices will sold with Ultra HD resolution. Until then, the U.S. Company will try to offer PC gamers already first impressions and to give early transit passengers the opportunity to enjoy their games on the PC in 4k resolution. Accordingly it will take months together to boost ultra HD NVIDIA hardware can be expected.

Firefox OS Update For Smartphone system



Firefox OS Update
For Mozilla Firefox OS smart phone system, the company will release an update that functions like MMS retrofits. Mozilla has released a major update to its Smartphone operating system. Firefox OS 1.1 upgraded by and including the ability to send files via MMS.

Similarly, developers can now access the push notifications API; can be triggered by the timed notifications from apps. The adaptive - search app is now a central part of the home screens. In the music app is also now let’s just for tracks, albums or artists looking for. The calendar application can notify you of upcoming events, and events can be in the calendar by tapping on the respective day to create.

Users of the Firefox OS, you can also import single contacts from GMail and Hotmail accounts and e -mail application allows to create drafts, download audio and video attachments and to send photos from their own gallery as e- mail attachment. With the operating system more than 15 languages are supported, and the applications will now start faster or scrolling to work better. The Firefox OS 1.1 will be available not only to all currently existing devices, Mozilla's partners also announced further devices for several countries.

Must have android app to recover your stolen smart phone

Have you lost your mobile or a brand new mobile? Have you ever wondered what to do  your mobile has been lost? The most of the solution will be reporting a police complaint and another will be crying and forgetting that mobile. In this post you can get a better option for you; just install the following mobile app and you can easily track your mobile if you lost it.

Instead of downloading unwanted apps from the Google play store, you can download these two apps from the play store to track your mobile activity very easily.


1. Avast Free Mobile Security

Avast Free Mobile Security is a better option for you if you want to protect your mobile from unauthorized use. Avast Free Mobile Security protects your mobile from unwanted and malicious software. You can able to block unwanted call from the Avast Free Mobile Security and even you can block the unnecessary SMS from a particular mobile number using this app. Avast Free Mobile Security has anti-theft component which is used to track your mobile phone if your mobile gets lost or theft. By installing Avast Free Mobile Security, you can provide maximum protection for your mobile and home screen widget allows you to get instant access to your Avast Free Mobile Security center. Avast Free Mobile Security also creates a firewall which prevents the hacker to enter into your mobile phone and makes them to stay out of your mobile. If your incoming message has invalid or inappropriate links, Avast Free Mobile Security blocks those messages from your inbox.


2. Prey Anti Theft

Prey Anti theft is another mobile security app which brings you various features to provide security for your devices. Prey Anti theft let you to track your lost mobile and even you can track your tablet by using Prey Anti theft. Prey Anti theft is a open source software which gives maximum protection to your mobile and gives you maximum protection and remote control.

Generally Prey Anti theft makes the device to sent information over the network silently which contains information about the device location, hardware information and network status. Prey Anti theft uses the device Global positioning system to get the location of the mobile device and transmit the location over the internet or by using text messages. The location gathered by the Prey Anti theft is absolutely accurate and you can easily track your mobile using the current location of your mobile. Prey Anti theft also uses Wi-Fi connection to transmit the information to the network. Prey Anti theft grabs the screenshot of the current session which is used by the thief in your mobile. So that you can easily track and judge what the thief is doing with you mobile.

These two apps are totally different from each other; you can seriously use any one of them in order to improve the security of your mobile. Various features of this app will corrupt your mobile if you use them in combination. Only one app can be installed at a time so that your mobile will work perfectly.

Friday, 11 October 2013

Four Reasons Why New Print Technology is Making the Old School Cool Again

Digital innovations are set to kill print forever, right? The Kindle is going to spell the end for books, no-one reads magazines anymore and if you can’t find a product on a smartphone you’re unlikely to know it exists. That’s the way the doomsayers for print would have us think, anyway. In actual fact, some of the coolest digital innovations right now are all about augmenting the experience of print information. From QR codes to interactive ink, the future is starting to look a lot like the past…

QR codes
The QR code is that funny black and white thing you see printed on the sides of drinks cans and cereal packets. It’s like a bar code, only it holds more information and can be scanned with a phone camera (provided you’ve downloaded the reader software as an app). Most QR codes are used as web addresses in the real world: you take a picture of the code and your phone brings you to a site that has direct relevance to the item you just engaged with. The point being that QR codes are printed on actual things in the actual world, but are directly intended to make your experience of the digital world better. Without good old fashioned ink, where would you be?

Conductive ink
Science fiction is increasingly looking like science fact. Conductive ink can be used in any printer that will accept the cartridge – and in time that’ll be all of them – meaning it’s now possible to print electronic interfaces onto bits of paper. In other words, the book and magazine only aren’t dead, but could have a whole new lease of life as a genuinely interactive object. Kids’ books and magazines seem the most obvious candidate for the technology, which can (for instance) activate sounds when the reader touches images on the paper.

Near Field Communications
Near Field Communications are what power the contactless credit/debit card – and they can also be incorporated into print media such as posters and banners. If you’ve got a smartphone smart enough to recognised the existence of the embedded NFC chip, you’ll get taken on a digital journey of discovery just by waving your phone at a Near Field-enabled piece of print advertising. Currently, there are only a few smartphones able to detect the NFC chip, and the cost of making the chip itself is prohibitive for large scale use: but then a personal computer used to be the size of a house and cost the equivalent of a small arms budget, so keep your eyes peeled for future use!

Microfilm Scanning
A microfilm scanner enables the holders of existing bodies of print information (libraries, universities and Government departments, for example) to digitise catalogues going back hundreds of years. A microfilm scanner converts the information contained in 16mm and 35mm film of original print documents and records into multiple digital file formats, allowing the archives of some of the world’s most important institutions to be opened to the public. Microfilm scanning also ensures that irreplaceable knowledge isn’t lost in the unfortunate event of fire or flood damaging the originals. Click here for details.
The Author is a professional online journalist, who has spent the last 15 years tracking the development of digital technology in his blogs and articles. He has had articles published on more than 200 high profile sites, and his own network of technology blogs routinely attracts more than half a million daily visitors.

Nokia "Batman” a low-cost Windows Phone with extra large screen




While Nokia is preparing the release of a Lumia 525 (code name Glee) oriented entry-level music, the firm also working on a very affordable new model Smartphone with a large screen.

The Twitter site EvLeaks has revealed the codename for the next Lumia 1320 which would be called "Batman" internally and which could become the entry-level Smartphone Nokia XL.

According to internal sources Nokia is going to modify its Nokia Lumia 625 seeking to expand it’s entry-level to touch little more users. In this context, the idea would come to offer a Smartphone positioning itself as the Lumia 625.

Batman will have the screen size of 4.7 -inch as such Lumia 625, a 5 megapixel camera on the back and a VGA camera in front. In other words, Nokia could simply revise its Lumia 625 with some features down to nibble a bit more market share in the Smartphone sector with big screen with a Price tag below 250 Euros.

Easy steps to secure your pc



Security is becoming an important criterion in our day to day life; various data are getting hacked by the today hackers. So it is very important for us to secure our personal information and data in our personal computers and in our laptops too. In this technology era, our personal computer becomes the best partner of our life. We used to save everything in our pc only; so it is very necessary to protect our personal computer from the unauthorized access or use. Safeguarding our data is the main factor that provides us confidentiality. It is always important to be on the safer side; it is always important to protect our personal computer by employing various techniques and implementations. It is very important for us to secure your data and be aware of various mechanisms to protect your data from unauthorized usage of your data. In this post, you can learn various ways to protect your pc from unauthorized use.
Password:
Password is the primary security which protects you from the various hackers and other unauthorized use of your data. You should always provide tougher password so that your personal computer cannot be used very easily. Providing comprehensive password will reduce the risk of getting hacked from the hackers. There are several ways to secure your password; you can provide various combinations of characters to make your password very strong and make it tougher. You can provide various security measures to access few of your files in the personal computer. Also you can provide various security measures to edit, delete your files in your personal computer / laptop.
Anti malware software:
Malware are the software which creates unwanted activities in your personal computer and also it will cause malfunction of your personal computer programs. Installation of this malware will create a security threat for your computer and it may send information through internet when you were surfing the internet. It is always advised to use anti malware program in your personal computer and do not turn off firewall at any cost.
Windows Update:
Updating your windows will updates the vulnerabilities found in your operating system; you can install various updates in your personal computer which enables various features in your personal computer. Installing the update will improve the performance of your personal computer and you can avoid various malfunctions of operating systems through updating your personal computer. This will enhance the activities of your operating system and you can reduce various lag in your personal computers by updating your operating systems.
Anti Virus:
Anti viruses are the software package which protects your system from various unwanted threats and you can reduce the rate of threats by installing antivirus program in your personal computer. While browsing various pages in the internet, your personal computer may get infected from the various unwanted programs. This antivirus software will block those programs and protect your personal computer from the effect of those unwanted programs. This will let you to improve the performance of the computer as well as reduce the chance of getting hacked from hackers.

Needle size camera going to revolutionize endoscopy !


It is a technique that could revolutionize endoscopy. Australian researchers have developed a small camera that can slip into a needle. Useful to explore the areas of the body, which are more difficult to access, such as the treatment of breast cancer microscope.

This technique would indeed reduce the number of operations. “We really wanted to create a tool to help surgeons ensure that they removed the entire tumor during the operation," said Robert McLaughlin, professor at the University of Western Australia, Perth.

This miniature camera created by researchers at the University of Perth so far less than a third of a millimeter thick . It captures 3D images. It is currently being tested on human tissue samples. The Professor Christobel Saunders was able to experience this tool at the Royal Perth Hospital. As a surgeon, she specializes in the treatment of breast cancer.

For her, this camera effectively removes all cells: "We can really see the tumor at the microscopic level. It's like an ultrasound but microscopic image, “she says. Is a technology that could be of great interest for the specialists in brain cancer or lung cancer. “If we can understand what happens in the lungs when emphysema develops, for example, well then maybe we can help scientists develop better treatments for these diseases," says Robert McLaughlin. If the tests are successful, then this camera of the size of a needle could become as common as a scalpel for a decade.