Facebook app- Chat upgrade

Facebook's latest app version for Android got an excellent chat upgrade. Unlike the last version, where you have to navigate to chat using the menu, the new version has a docked chat tab. Android application undergo a number of upgrades. These upgrades range from minor to major bug fixes, better functionality, interface changes. If you have used android then you do know that having a phone with all applications up to date is a hard task. Even I...

Colour Tablets in The Sunshine?

Looking to buy a new tablet device, but have you considered screen glare in the sunshine? Although we might have waved goodbye to the summer for this year, if you are jetting off for a winter sun break in the next few months or just anticipating a good summer next year, you might like to consider choosing a tablet with a screen that is easy to see in the sunshine.  What is the point of having a portable PC if you can’t make the most of a...

Stumble Upon launches beta version

As I stated before in one of my previous article that 2012 can be marked as Era of Cyber Updates, as a number of top online portals and websites are busy changing, retouching and redesigning their user interface. In the article I discussed a number of top online portals that have already gone under changes. Now, one more social media website Stumble Upon is busy doing the same and has launched a beta version which will be the future alpha version...

Hiking GPS Review for 2012

This hiking GPS review for 2012 will serve as a guide for people who want to find the best gear available. Whether you need a mid-range or high-end model, you have several products on the market that will meet your needs. Products in either category allow you to download maps of national parks and popular hiking trails so you can easily plan your trip. The Garmin Nuvi 1690 Garmin leads the industry with several handy GPS devices. This manufacturer produces lightweight gadgets with a long battery life. The Garmin Nuvi 1690 is ideal for...

Best Foodies on Twitter

cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo shared by Jorge Quinteros   Anyone with anything interesting to say is on Twitter. Unfortunately, there are also too many people on Twitter who don't have anything interesting to say. In order to separate the wheat from the chaff of tweeting foodies, here is a list of the best foodies to follow on Twitter: People You've Already Heard Of This is a list of those foodies you already know but for good...

Save environment- buy Nokia Lumia 920

CRT monitors and a number of other electronic devices form a large amount of junk that cannot be recycled. Now, companies are moving towards technologies that are not only efficient but also recyclable. For that they are making circuits and other hardware using recycle content. Nokia Lumia 920, a recent launch by Nokia, to share the Apple's iPhone's and Samsung Galaxy S III's market. But I just saw something that makes me prefer Nokia Lumia 920...

New promote button- Facebook

Facebook seems to be playing hard to make Facebook a better platform for user as well as themselves. Facebooks now adds a new promote button for your post to highlight your posts. This is a paid service. This is a good approach, and is a perfect requirement after the ad click scam encountered on Facebook. Report said that 80% of ad click were generated by bots. Moreover, reports also say that this year Google will collect a revenue higher than...

10 the most popular guest blogging mistakes

Unedited, unfinished and un-proofread articles Such articles are the most selfish form of blogging mistakes you can make because all they require is a little time and diligence on your part. Submitting poorly edited and badly proofed posts is the fastest way to get you a bad name on the internet. Copied content Submitting none unique (copied) content is not a mistake. It is rude, thoughtless and will result in multiple negative repercussions. It may not seem like other people can have much of an impact on your blog or website, but one...

RSS zero subscriber count

The entire blogosphere was shocked when they encountered zero RSS subscriber count. I tried searching the cause, and found this was a bug which caused this. Google team is currently fixing this. Below is the post from the official FeedBurner blog which shows that there is a bug and Google is currently working on it. Known Issue: Subscriber Counts and Stats Friday, September 21, 2012 | 9:26 AM Issue: We have been encountering difficulties with our stats production pipeline for data representing Sept 19th and 20th, 2012. We are...

Change your notification preferences directly from notification tab in Facebook

Another update from Facebook that will now give you privilege to Turn Off notifications from People as well as applications. If you have any Facebook friend in your Close Friends list then you do receive every possible notification from that specific. Lets say, you have added wrong persons in your Close Friends list and you are receiving notification which you don't want to receive. To do so, you have to open Close Friends list, then go to Manage...

Ejecting memory card in Android Devices

Almost all mobile devices support SD cards. In windows and other OS there is an option to eject or safely remove external storage devices. In lower grade mobile devices there is no option to eject SD cards. But there is a procedure to do so and that is to shutdown your device and then remove or put in the SD card.What is safely removal of external devices?Well, it is all simple. Pulling out these external devices may cause damage to them because...

How to Choose Between a Desktop and a Laptop

Whether an individual is purchasing their first computer, or a replacement for a previous system, deciding between a desktop and laptop is no easy task. Here are some considerations from PC Tips World on purchasing a computer. Upfront Costs Not long ago, cost was a major factor in the decision between a desktop and laptop. Since basic laptops are more affordable, the decision can be more difficult. In general, a desktop will come with faster processing speeds and more hard drive space than a laptop for the same price. However, it cannot...

5 Cooling Options for Data Centers

Not every business requires the same solution.  Each company has its own particular set of needs for cabinet space, power and cooling.  A good Austin colocation facility will have already planned for this and can offer their partners various solutions in a customized format. One business might need twice as much power as another, yet a third could require ten times the cabinet space.  A good colocation partner needs to be in a position...

Android Users Beware!

As technology advances, criminals are also getting craftier. According to a McAfee research, hackers and other cyber criminals are now using mobile browsers to spread viruses and other malware. These criminals are implanting downloads in web pages that can be viewed on a mobile device. The research found more than 4,500 new mobile malware during the second quarter of the year. Most of the malware discovered were designed for Symbian or Java ME. The Apple devices are still quite safe. One malware that you should be on the lookout...

Five Best Mobile Translation Apps For Businesses

Developments in portable technology and the internet mean that the world is now smaller than ever. The availability of international travel and online communication mean that interacting with individuals in other countries is no longer a problem for businesses – unless they can’t speak the language of course. In the modern world, it is naive to assume that everyone will understand English. Whilst it may be a prolific language, those with a basic understanding on the English language are unlikely to be comfortable negotiating in it when it comes...

Can You Trust Old Computers On eBay

People today can buy used or old computer models on eBay. Everything from laptops and netbooks to desktops are sold here. Not every computer on eBay is reliable or working. However, there are some great deals on working computers if people know what to look for. Carefully reading product descriptions, researching sellers, and reading return policies ensures that shoppers can find and trust old computers on eBay. The following are some tips for how to buy an old computer on eBay. Go in with a Plan People should know the type, random access...

Five Reasons Why You Should Do a Online Will Today

In a day and age when technology is quickly changing and evolving, it is not surprising that creating an online will is now easier than ever. Creating an online will is an excellent idea for just about anyone in walk of life and can be completed quickly and easily. With a few clicks of a mouse you can have your own, certified, notarized, will that can help to make your passing a bit easier for those that are left behind. There are plenty of...

Three Great Ways to Market your Local Business Online

The internet is far and away one of the best avenues for business promotion that exists in today’s world – and yet many businesses are failing to take advantage of it. In this article we’ll discuss a few excellent ways to promote and market your business online with very little (if any) monetary investment required. Leverage the Power of Social Networks Social media websites are here to stay (for the short-term, at least) and that means that your business needs to build a presence on all of the major ones. If you market to consumers, your...

Google Adsense ad unit for mobile

This is no tutorial. Just an article that will let you know a bit about ad units by Google Adsense. I was surfing on mobile, I had my own blog open to check mobile template. An I found a very intelligent feature that mobile ad units offer. Just below the address bar you can find a mobile ad unit by Google Adsense because I use only Adsense.The ad unit when clicked enlarges the two buttons. Now you can use these buttons to access the ad link via...

Android Device Shortcuts

Android devices offers various numbers of shortcuts. Some use shortcuts for easy access others use it for showoff.Operative Shortcuts- shortcuts are the only way to use a particular features.  Additional shortcuts- are those which can be operated by using the menu, but you can also access them using shortcuts. Operative ShortcutsPinch Zoom- This one is very common and famous as well. You can pinch screen to zoom in and zoom out text sizes...

Know these terms before having custom template design

When ever you go to a designer to get a custom template designed you must know some things in web designing. I don't say to use this knowledge to argue but to stay calm and better understand, what the designer wants to say. This will serve as a source of common sense and prevent yourself from getting fooled only because the designer don't has proper knowledge or because you have a low budget project and he/she wants to make you go away as quickly as possible. Well generally this don't happens because their work grows better only because of your...

How to update Android devices

First of all, this article discusses updating Android on Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos running Android 2.3.6. But after reading this you will be able to update Android in any device running Android OS. See what you are using Access Menu from home screen. Go to Settings> About Phone. At the bottom of About Phone you will find Model Number, Android Version, Baseband Version, Kernel Version and Build Number. After applying update...

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs iPhone drop tests

Samsung Galaxy S3 has given a tough competition to iPhone 4S. While searching YouTube I founf these drop tests, and they are fun to watch. In these tests both smartphones were dropped with different angles and their strength were compared. Well maximum of population can not afford these  smartphones but they can watch it being broken. Both of these videos are from YouTube and are created by Android Authority and Electronics Break respectively. ...

8 Social Media Apps You Need to Use

Social networks have apps. Yes. Social networks have apps. They can perform a wide array of activities and simplify tasks. Most people don’t realize that social networks have apps, and those that do don’t realize how many are out there or what they can do. If you have yet to use an app on your Facebook account, you need to give them a try, and the following are eight of the best apps out there. Google Maps Google Maps truly is everywhere, and it’s also an app for Facebook. Google Maps can help your following find the actual location of...