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Choosing Technology Wisely; Three Top Tips

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April 4, 2013

Choosing Technology Wisely; Three Top Tips

The always evolving torrent of new technological releases can make the market a confusing place for one simply hoping to buy a new laptop, phone or something in between. With technological capabilities now outstanding, the consumer is left desiring nothing, with a product out there to suit the needs of everybody.

While there is something for everyone, there remain some truths about what we should and should not be buying in today’s technology world. Here, we go over a few tips for buying wisely.

Think Beyond The Tablet

When the iPad was released a few years ago, it was expected to change the way in which we used technology. While sales were, and still are, through the roof, the tablet left something to be desired.

While the tablet computer fills a niche between the smartphone and the laptop, it was capable of replacing neither. Tablets were a great addition to a household’s existing technology, but did not offer a standalone revolution.

The most recent development on this front has been to combine the tablet with the laptop computer. The result of this is something truly extraordinary, which combines two powerful tools without compromising on the success of either.

While the tablet wasn’t portable enough to replace the phone, nor powerful enough to replace the laptop, the hybrid tablet-laptops coming out today have it all. If you’re looking for outstanding power, battery life and portability, it’s time to sell iPad models and look to the future.

Don’t Underestimate Resale Value

Technology moves quickly, leading many of us to update our phone and computers on a regular basis. However, the market for second hand technology has not vanished. For tech-nuts who are already looking ahead to their next purchase just weeks after receiving a brand new handset, the resale value should be considered as a weighty factor in the buying process.

Brands with a strong reputation will generally see their handsets and laptops hold their value better than others. If you can see yourself upgrading before a device has seen the end of its life, you should also be considering how easily you could sell a product on.

Compatibility

Whether you’re looking at a smart phone, a tablet or a computer, compatibility is always an issue. The truth is that no matter what you’re using your device for, compatibility is a priority which should not be overlooked.

Phones and tablets rely on app stores for their functionality – something which varies across operating systems. At the same time certain operating systems block Flash, and other common facilities.

Whether it’s a software issue, or an inability to connect your device to another, the compatibility of a machine can be the deciding factor in how happy a consumer is some months down the line.

Trevor Parker writes monthly columns on sustainability in electronics. When he’s not writing about the need to sell iPad units he’s working as a policeman in the North East of England. His interests include technology, hiking and cookery.

Merc Elite: Fast paced MOBA Browser Game

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Rupesh Sinha

April 4, 2013

Merc Elite: Fast paced MOBA Browser Game

MOBA games are on the peak of their popularity right now. If you are a game addict then you would already know what MOBA means for others am happy to help. MOBA simply means multiplayer online battle arena. These days most of my time is spent playing MOBA games and that too browser games which have come a long way now and you can expect some great graphics in browser games as well. If you love to know about new MOBA browser games then you are going to love this.

Bigpoint, the popular publisher and developer of browser games has now revealed details about their new upcoming MOBA browser game called Merc Elite. We expect this game to truly be great because of the past games brought by the folks at Bigpoint such as Battlestar Galactica online and Drakensang online.

Story of Merc Elite

Merc Elite (mercelite.com) is a military based multiplayer online battle game which takes place in the ‘near’ future. The story goes this way:

Merc Elite takes place in near future when the scarce natural resources are triggering the warfare among conglomerates in control. To gain the limited resources and to keep hands clean, these conglomerates hired mercenary bands, professional and deadly killers. And intense battles break out among the best mercenaries who are known as the Elite.
The online shooter game Merc Elite takes place in an era of guerrilla battles paid for by corporate mega-conglomerations and fought by contract soldiers. A unique direct-fire combat system based around the realistic use of cover will bring a new co-op game experience for even the most jaded MOBA players. Elaborate, varied battlefields offer a multitude of tactical options to ensure exciting, tense, and relentless action in ten-player team combat battles. Unlock advanced military weapons, new abilities, and powerful new mercenaries as you direct your warriors in this modern warfare online shooter game and make them into the world’s best soldiers-for-hire.

Merc Elite key features

Merc Elite is the first game in the MOBA genre to be based on the near future time span.
It brings the awesome direct fire shooting and directorial mechanics.
Bigpoint promises cutting edge graphics for a browser game.
You can customise weapons yourself and the characters can be upgraded and customised as well.
There are five classes to choose from: Recon, assault, juggernaut, heavy gunner and tactician. All the classes are customizable as well.
It features top-down perspective gameplay and five versus five team battles with Domination as the main gameplay.
There are over 120 skills to be unlocked for the game freaks out there.
The game will be heavily PvP focused.

The Classes

Recon: In this class, you need to have the speed and intelligence to make it through. Killing enemies in this class needs tactics, only the huge guns won’t help.
Assault: As the name suggests, in this class you need to pull in a huge assault at the enemy. You get a huge selection of weapons to take down whatever comes in sight.
Juggernaut: The juggernaut is the one in the team equipped with heavy weapons and health. He has a low range but it will be the first one to engage in the action. It is the tank, it has a shield which will protect you and your team against attacks.
Heavy Gunner: The heavy gunner has the ability to shoot over a long range. It is perfect to snipe up the enemy team.
Tactician: The name says it all. The tactician is the chief of the team, it can track down the enemy. It can call for airstrike, it also has shields and guns to help your team win.

Gameplay

Merc Elite is based on the unity engine and is heavily based on the real world situations rather than the fantasy which we are so used to so its truly a welcome change.

In this modern warfare co-op game, you and your team of mercenaries will have to complete the objectives laid upon you. You will have to lead your team to victory and wins medals and awards in this MOBA game.

Merc Elite is highly detailed which makes up for the less number of classes in my opinion but reportedly more classes will be added with time so it might be worth the wait. Ten soldiers are on the battlefield at once so it makes up for a thrilling gameplay and strategizing will be truly fun. While playing you unlock several new features in the game which will keep the interest meter level up. All in all the game freaks who love MOBA games are in for a treat.

Conclusion

You’d be wrong if you think it is one of those several MOBA games, it is definately something and the realism it brings is a breath of fresh air in the gaming scene full of fantasies. The game is up for pre register and it is free so better go and register yourself on their site. Mer Elite is expected to be released this summer.

Cyber Monday Catch-and-Keep: Preventing Dropped Orders

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Guest Contributor

March 29, 2013

Cyber Monday Catch-and-Keep: Preventing Dropped Orders

Exhibiting your online shopping website on ‘Cyber Monday’ can be one the best ways to get your online company in front of new potential buyers, as well as a way to expand your own offerings by throwing some really cool Cyber Monday deals on those innovative new products that you think your competitors would not be listing on their own websites. Whether you are a manufacturer, artisan, importer, or wholesaler; Cyber Monday can serve as the perfect opportunity for you to reach your target markets and even expand into markets previously not considered. Granted, preparing for this gala shopping frenzy will cost you, as you might need to upgrade your servers to efficiently handle the pool of shoppers hitting your website on this particular day of the year.

However, the orders you gain and the number of clients you make, which you might not see otherwise, can make the costs worth it; therefore, you need to make sure that your store is up and running and able to handle that rush, since you don’t want to lose potential customers just because you didn’t make sure you would be able to handle such a rush or not.

I Can’t Believe He Dumped Me!

The dreaded “Showflakes” a slang term for abandoned orders, can turn a great experience into a demoralizing one. The loss of anticipated revenue can hit more than the balance sheet. They loved the product on your website, but what about the follow-through? Some buyers, sorry to say, consider the heavy discounts on ‘Cyber Monday Deals‘ to be a bit like throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Often they might try a new shopping portal to make purchases on the products that they have been eyeing since a long time; therefore, if you are relatively new to the scene, it’s vital that you train your guns well and give them the experience that they had been hoping for, so that they come back again in the near future.

This Website Looks Secure

This is what you want people to think when they hit your website this season; therefore, you need to ensure that to prevent dropped orders from happening, people actually feel secure while entering information critical data like credit card or bank account details on your website while making purchases. The fact that Cyber Monday is that time of the year, when your online store could end up being bombarded by literally hundreds of thousands of shoppers, makes it all the more important for you to secure it to highest standards possible.

Being an online store owner can sometimes seem to be much more complex than running a brick and mortar one; however, spending some time in planning out the minute details in advance can help you better deal with the challenges that you might face. So, if you are planning to make the best of the hunting season in the world of online shopping; it’s time you gave some serious thought to the overall experience of the end-user and how you can raise the bar to make the very best of this time of the year.

Apple Vs. Android Battle of Statistics to Find the Ultimate Winner

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Albert Vang

March 26, 2013

Android and Apple are at the top of the smartphone OS food chain. Other players like BlackBerry, Windows and Symbian can’t compete with these two giants. If you are planning to develop an application or launching a mobile advertisement campaign, you need to know some facts about the popularity and reach of different operating systems.

In this infographic, we take a look at how Android and Apple tablets and smartphones stack up against each other in number. Not only do we take a look at the market share, but we also see how they fare in terms of advertisement, m-commerce, app sales and other areas. These figures will help you form a clear picture of how these two competing operating systems stand in relation to each other in different areas.

Apple Vs. Android Battle of Statistics to Find the Ultimate Winner

Turn your Workplace to a Fun place with Samsung Galaxy Note II

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Shrinivas

March 26, 2013

Turn your Workplace to a Fun place with Samsung Galaxy Note II

Smart phones are designed to make our life easier and here Mr. Rich Moore who is the director of the Wreck it Ralph animated movie, shows off how Samsung Galaxy Note II turns his busy hours to easy hours. Rich Moore is a well-known American animation director, who has directed The Simpsons movie and Futurama. Along with directing movies he has also given his voice to Bill and Zangief of Street Fighter.

Do you wonder how he enjoys his work even though he has got busy schedule and work load, he has a Samsung Galaxy Note II in his pocket that keeps him calm and happy for the whole day. Let’s see a day of Rich Moore’s life with Samsung Galaxy Note II.

About video- A day in a life of Rich Moore

Moore’s Entry to Walt Disney studios

Samsung has come up with the video of a day in a life of Rich Moore, the video is just awesome, entertaining and funky too. Rich Moore enters Walt Disney studios which he calls a happiest place on the earth and an introduction note comes below “Director of Disney’s Wreck it Ralph, (currently unemployed)”.. ha ha, this is how famous people make use of themselves to entertain. As soon as he enters the studio he introduces his Samsung Galaxy Note II to the receptionist and rushes towards his workplace in a tricycle where his busy hour begins.

In his workplace with Note II

Rich Moore utilizes all the awesome features of Samsung Galaxy Note II such as multi window video chat, low light photo, air view and quick command. First of all he starts multi window video chat with one of his friend and simultaneously looks at her snaps below and post them to facebook even after she disagree to that. Then he moves to story room, does some pranks and show off a HD video to his colleague. After this he uses Galaxy Note II’s quick command to send an email.

Exit from Disney studios

We’ll get a chance to see some cool animation effect in the exit scene, Rich Moore pours some carousing in a stove and light it up then silently escapes from that place. This is how Rich Moore’s busy day ends.

About Samsung Galaxy Note II

Samsung Galaxy Note II is a sleek and feature packed smartphone that comes up with 5.5” HD Super AMOLED screen. It is powered by 1.6 GHz quad-core processor for smooth performance. The smartphone comes up with some fabulous features including multi window video chat, low light photo, air view and quick command.

Multi window video chat let you chat with your friends along with your work in the other window. Air view in Note II makes it easy to hover with the S Pen over the image gallery, email or video to preview its content without opening it. You can use S pen to quick command to send email or to run frequently used apps. Samsung Galaxy Note II has incorporated with 8 mega pixel auto focus camera with LED flash so that you can even take brilliant photographs even in low light environment.

Know more about Samsung Galaxy Note II over here. Visit the official Wreck-It Ralph and Samsung GALAXY Note II website at Find Ralph.

This is sponsored post by Samsung, all opinions are mine.

Tips to alleviate data security concerns

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Guest Contributor

March 23, 2013

Tips to alleviate data security concerns

The modern cyber threat environment continues to grow in sophistication, requiring IT security teams to stay abreast of the latest trends and emerging technologies to counter data security vulnerabilities. According to a recent article in the Silicon Republic, a Ponemon Institute study found that 58 percent of 2,000 SMB respondents surveyed admitted that management does not attach proper weight to cybercrime. However, more people are beginning to recognize that greater consideration should be given to security, as the expenses stemming from security-related disruptions cost a combined average of $1.6 million in the last year.

The study also revealed that most senior-level executives are uncertain about the threats their organizations are facing. There are a few barriers preventing the adoption of strong security measures, with 44 percent not properly prioritizing security, 42 percent indicating not having the budget for this, and 33 percent citing a lack of appropriate expertise.

With a constantly evolving threat environment, there are a number of steps to take, such as utilizing the right iSeries management system, that can alleviate concerns relating to data security.

User privileges
In a recent Avecto study, it was revealed that 73 percent of IT security professionals have not prioritized uncontrolled privileged access, with a significant majority lagging behind when it comes to controlling administrator rights. In light of the recent National Security Agency fiasco in which famed whistleblower Edward Snowden took off with some of the U.S.’s top secrets, more firms are focusing on administrative access controls.

“Media attention around the NSA’s high-profile breach has created a significant turning point in how organizations think about security, with the IT function now increasingly aware of how attacks can stem from users and system admins with excess privileges,” said Mark Austin, CEO at Avecto. “But awareness alone is not enough for network protection. Closing the disparity between those who realize the risks and those who are actively mitigating them is essential if organizations are to effectively defend against cybercrime, especially in today’s advanced threat landscape.”

One potentially effective measure to implement is the principle of least privilege, where most employees are granted standard account access over administrative ones. This could prevent costly and damaging data leaks.

Education is key
While maintaining tighter control over access to data will aid security efforts, education plays an integral role in establishing defenses. The idea that the user is the weakest link was explored in a recent ComputerWeekly article, in which contributor Bob Tarzey noted that this needs to be addressed. Tarzey stressed that many see technology as a means of tempering issues stemming from a lack of IT security training among employees, pointing to single sign on (SSO) systems with robust authentication as a way to prevent mishaps. He asked, how do CIOs ensure that IT security training is working?

“One answer to the first question is enforced self-paced education where employees are required to undertake certain training modules on a regular basis and their scores are recorded,” Tarzey wrote. “An element of competition can be introduced; poor performers and tardy test-takers can be taken to task, whilst those who stay on track can be left in peace.”

DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper- One Stop Solution for Ripping Blu-ray Discs

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Shrinivas

March 22, 2013

Blu-ray discs are new additions to the “high definition” world which are ruling over media since last few years. You might ask the question why Blu-Ray is better than DVD or HD DVD, the answer is simple, Blu-ray discs are far better than any other media including CD or DVD as it has higher disc capacity, better video quality and sound.

Why do you need Blu-ray ripper tool?

Blu-ray ripper is essential software to back up the Blu-ray movies in your PC or any other media you wish to preserve them. By ripping the Blu-ray discs you can watch Blu-ray movies even on your tablets and smartphones. Now the question is which is the good Blu-ray ripper on the market? Of course there are many Blu-ray ripper tools available on the market but DVDFab Blu-ray ripper is the feature packed tool that can help you to rip Blu-ray discs. Let’s discuss more about it.

Introduction to DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

DVDFab Blu-ray ripper is an easy yet powerful tool that can decrypt the encrypted Blu-ray movies and rip them to playable video or audio formats including MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, MKV, AVI, MP4, MPEG-4 and formats for the modern gadgets such as iPod, iPad, iPhone PS3 and Xbox 360 etc. Not only blu-ray but tool is also built to handle DVDs so you can even rip or copy DVDs too.

DVDFab Blu-ray ripper has an accordion at the left side that includes all the required options to manipulate DVD and Blu-ray disc, here we get DVD copy, DVD ripper, Blu-ray copy, Blu-ray ripper, Blu-ray 3D ripper, Blu-ray to DVD, video converter, DVD creator and Blu-ray creator.

This tool has a user friendly interface with preset profiles so you can seamlessly rip your Blu-ray discs with no complications at all. Ripping the blu-ray with this tool is simple, just select the present then drag and drop your Blu-ray folder or an ISO image and finally click “Start” button. If you tried other blu-ray ripping tools but not satisfied its quality then you should give a try to DVDFab Blu-ray ripper. Let’s have a look at its advanced features.

Salient Features of DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

DVDFab Blu-ray ripper is a one stop solution for ripping Blu-ray discs. Here are the advanced features of this tool.

DVDFab Blu-ray ripper can rip almost all Blu-ray encryptions including AACS, BD-Live, region code restriction, cinavia protected Blu-rays, UOP, MKB v26 and bus encryption etc.
You can rip your Blu-ray to wide variety of output formats including MPEG-4, H.264, MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, M2TS, TS, MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, WAV, AAC, AC3, DTS, etc. You can also enjoy Blu-ray movies on your iPhone, iPad and iPod and modern consoles such as Play Station 3 and Xbox 360. It also supports Android, PS VITA, 3D format and VOB etc.
DVDFab Blu-ray ripper allows you to modify various encoding methods such as bit rate, frame resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate etc. you can even set the bit rate, channel and volume of audio format.
You can even crop the active video region or change the frame resolution with real time preview.
DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper can rip multiple files at the same time to save your precious time, batch conversion is just made easy with this tool.

Final Thought

DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper is best solution for ripping both Blu-ray and DVDs, the tool is available for both windows and MAC operating systems and it is compatible with the latest Windows 8 also.

Download DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

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