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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

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How to Repair iPod Screen [Guide] An Apple iPod is one of the most prized possessions of the owner of one. And if there is a problem with a new one, it is a big hassle for the owner, not mentioning the mental stress that one has to go through when such an expensive gadget develops a problem. A very common problem that an ipod may develop is  that of a defective screen, commonly called negative black effect. These sort of screens have problems displaying dark colors. Often what happens is that the screen is quirky of flickering while playing the videos on the ipod. This may be a very frustrating problem. There may be a few reasons why this happens. Let us see how we can try to eliminate the iPod screen problems.. Guide to Repair iPod Screen One of the best way to solving it permanently is to replace the screen completely. There are companies which can facilitate this process for you. Most of them have the largest inventory of hard to find digitizers, glass lenses, and LCD screens available for the ipod and iphone models. The ipod screens they provide help fix the problems fast. Most of the screens include free installation. This is the way how you can avail this service. 1. Order the ipod screen replacement service available at the website of the company. In this, you can choose Rapid Repair to do the installation for you, or choose self-installation. 2. Send your device to their Repair Service Center using your own packaging. Instructions on where to send it will be sent to your E-mail address after you complete the order. 3. Once received, a Technician will replace the screen with a tested, fully functional Apple OEM screen for that particular model. And if all these solutions are not good enough for you, and you want to try repairing ipod screen on your own then: First, turn the auto brightness off on your iPod. This may reduce the flickering of the screen and if you are lucky, then this simple thing may solve the problem of the screen of your ipod for a long time to come. Check if the battery is low, although this kind of a problem happens even if  your battery is fully charged and the ipod is running off the USB power. Put a little pressure on the back and bottom right corner and the ipod device would usually correct itself for a while. This is a method that of course, is not a permanent solution to the problem in hand, but the fact remains that you can use this method as a temporary measure until the manufacturer replaces your device. Manufacturers of ipods have finally officially acknowledged that the problem is a really existing one and that a corporate policy on fixing ipod touch screen problems is a necessity. The causes of the problem has been narrowed down to bad quality control of the manufacturer and misapplication of the reflective coating of the LCD screen. Companies like Apple have launched replacement policies for the defective touch devices until upgraded outputs have been released to meet the expectations of the clients. Software updates have not proved effective so far.

The Little Battle Between Apple and Adobe Because Apple refused to integrate Flash applications in the Apple iPad and iPhone, Adobe has thrown a lot of not so nice statements against Apple. Apple seemed not to mind as it always stayed so silent and never gave a reply. Well, that is actually how it was before. Just recently, in a public statement which may have been done once in a blue moon, a representative from Apple had given the company's response to Adobe's allegations about the former tying down software developers to the iPhone and would not allow usage of cross-platform such as Flash. Apple's spokesperson, Trudy Muller, announced to CNET that it was actually the other way around. If there is any application that is proprietary and closed to other developers, that is Adobe's Flash. In truth, H.264, JavaScript, CSS and HTML5 are all standard, basic and open. The beginning of the string was when Flash did not appear as one of the many applications of the iPhone. This incident was followed in a little battle when Lee Brimelow from Adobe had announced in a special meeting that a few of the most widely-known sites relied on Flash and that some Jobs are not satisfied with the technology. Then soon after when iPad was launched, it was Apple's turn to enlist and enumerate sites that are supporting iPad application, most of which do not even have a shadow of Flash. Incidentally, the company plans to present conversion ability of Flash to Ipad programs and applications to developers such as what took place with the iPhone. In response to this, Apple decided that the terms of iPhone developers be altered as such that only just a few programming languages may be allowed, Flash is not included among these selected few. It was so unfortunate for Adobe as it has included a major feature in its latest Creative Suite 5 regarding this Flash applications conversion into iPhone program. One can call this an instant product kill. Then came the announcement by Adobe that future versions of Creative Suite shall not include any feature about Flash-iPhone conversion. What made it interesting was that along the process, Adobe surely made a hit on Apple. Mike Chambers, the Principal product manager of Adobe Flash developer's relation has made special mention of Apple being one of the locked and closed platforms which in the near future shall be brought down by open programs.

Best Tablet PC For Effective Computing. Gear Up for the iPad Slate Wars!

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Best Tablet PC For Effective Computing. Gear Up for the iPad Slate Wars! While the Apple iPad does have a huge chunk of the tablet consumers, multiple groups are each bent on regaining their stands on certain grounds. Grasping the concept that they could attack where the iPad is most vulnerable, more and more manufacturers are focusing on their marketing and products development to have the common enemy count the time until it waves the white flag. Well, it sure sounds melodramatic, but it sure is real with how things are going with the rivalry between the Apple iPad and all the other slates pc tablets; So real that the changes, new faces, multiple integrations and agreements are coming up in a matter of days. But what's cooking the slate war out there? Check out the best tablet pc that are ready for the battle.. Asus Eee Pad With a warning that Asus will launch an even meaner product in June, the Eee Pad poses a lot of questions, particularly to its OS and use of Qualcomm's Mirasol. Whispers have it that the Waveface concept will be likely seen in this Tegra 2 tablet. What's guaranteed for now is it will feature the nVidia Tegra 2 graphics and dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, and possess 3G and wifi capabilities. Fusion Garage JooJoo This $499 tablet is the most predictable threat with its known first generation graphics, web-based applications, built for easy computing with out-of-the-box flash video. We've heard so much about this 12.1-inch device with multi-touch display and Ubuntu Linux interface. It's an enemy without threatening warfare. HP Slate Now this slate PC is altogether a different story, with its most advanced armaments, intelligent capacities and solid gains on the lengthy war. It's guaranteed to keep the Apple iPad closely watching and working overtime to ensure their scope of consumers stick to their side of each battle. This slate from HP is known already to have an 8.9-inch multitouch screen and runs on Windows 7. It comes also with hardware-backed Flash video playback, and runs the Kindle app of Amazon. Microsoft Courier The courier is one tablet that could go head-to-head with the Apple in terms of interface. This folding two-screened gadget is expected to hit the market before the end of 2010. Reports mention the Courier is armed with the nVidia's Tegra 2 chip. It is further to be fueled with Zune's HD and Windows Mobile 7 series phones, both good news for consumers. Dell Mini 5 (Streak) In the Dell army of tablets, the Streak is tagged the great contender in the slatewars. With its 5-inch multitouch display which is much smaller compared to the iPad and other competitors, it's definitely well-armed. Plus, its other features like higher speed, convenient front-facing camera and voice recognition puts the Streak at a greater advance. This 5.9 x 3.1 x 0.4 inch of an eight-ounce tablet also has the leading key specs and is expected to hit the market by June this year. Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Finally, ready for the next battleground would be the IdeaPad U1 with powerful arsenal of Windows 7. It could be switched from just a simple machine to a multitouch tablet, independently running its Linux interface. Whether you use the pad as a laptop or as a multitouch tablet, two or more tasks can be run on either mode. This Lenovo offering comes with 8 hours battery life, 3G screen and a keyboard base you can operate independently.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

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• Review: Whole New World of Sony Free Realms MMO Game [Massive-Multiplayer Online]
• Awesome iPhone 4G/HD Concept Pictures Wish Were True
• HD video recording: Sony Ericsson Vivaz Phone Is It A Worthy Heir to Satio?
• Free Antivirus Software for Mac – Review

Review: Whole New World of Sony Free Realms MMO Game [Massive-Multiplayer Online] Several friends introduced me to the world of MMO or massive-multiplayer online games. I had no idea that there were a lot of options for in-game purchases for these online games. Some offer monthly subscriptions, pay-per-play, and free-to-play. These MMO games offer a wide array of games from older ones like the ever popular World of Warcraft to new releases like Warhammer Online. But when you look at these games, most of them cater to much older players. This is why Sony created the kid-friendly MMO Free Realms. My Sony Free Realms MMO Review I tried the games for myself. The graphics were rather impressive. I became interested myself after seeing them. MMO Free Realms is free-to-play making it even more inviting. It has now been able to generate more than ten million players, constantly increasing as of this writing, making it a huge success in the industry of online games. When you play these games, other than being free of charge, you don't have to deal with software installations, all that is required is a stable Internet connection. After you log in, the game automatically runs in your Web browser. In the typical MMO games, we choose our characters then go through a series of stages. With these games, the concept Sony used is rather different, this is because Free Realms is meant for much younger players first and foremost. As I started to play, I learned that enjoying these games would need an open mind. If you are only interested in a typical MMO system then you won't probably enjoy Free Realms. Free Realms was designed to introduce first time players to the online world by providing game training and social interaction applications like chat. I started with their line of 2D/3D mini-games. After a while, I proceeded with their Adventure Gameplay feature where most of the games were on combat and exploration. Free Realms also come with Simulation games for those who may be interested in virtual gardening, housing, and pets. Parents will surely be pleased with the kid-friendly MMO experience offered by Free Realms. Not only are the games less confusing but the numerous gameplay options ensures pure enjoyment even for players who are much older. Probably the only downside is the subscription feature because Sony restricts a number of games for paying players only. But considering how Sony intends to support the MMO for a long time, we can expect Free Realms to improve.

Awesome iPhone 4G/HD Concept Pictures Wish Were True Pictures can be deceiving. That's what we thought when Engadget released the iPhone 4G leaked pics, not many were in agreement with the fact that it was the next generation iPhone from Apple. And few days later, Gizmodo, after meddling with the device they owned for over a week, proved the existence of Apple iPhone 4G/HD with a short video preview; Apple fans were enlightened. They praised the design, features and the specifications of the iPhone. This was big! People loved the new iPhone 4G. The iPhone 4G Concept Photos What if the conceptual design of the iPhone 4G were true? Not that the leaked iPhone is a dismal failure, but, the conceptual pictures of the iPhone looks stunningly awesome when compared with the real iPhone HD/4G. Because not much of the work is involved in designing the concept pictures. That being said, we wish to bring those iPhone Concept pictures into the picture to appreciate the time consumed in designing them. So let's check out the best and awesome iPhone 4G/ iPhone HD Concepts:

HD video recording: Sony Ericsson Vivaz Phone Is It A Worthy Heir to Satio? One among the giant names in the electronic industry, Sony Ericsson, is not alienated when it comes to manufacturing the latest model phones with excellent cameras. As a matter of fact, the latest Sony Ericsson Vivaz is just another addition to the company's line of awesome handheld phones with satisfactory camera. Sony Vivaz runs on the European third generation frequencies and is impressively able to be used for incessantly auto focusing a 720 pixels of video recording through its PowerVR GPU and 720MHz Cortex A8. Based on various consumer reviews, Vivaz succeeded the Satio model of one Swedish-Japanese firm in terms of high definition video shoots. Sony Ericsson Vivaz possess an awesome 8.1MP camera designed especially to allow trouble free upload of YouTube videos and store them on the phone's 8GB memory card. Short Sony  Ericsson Vivaz Review This Sony Vivaz is of course equipped with touchscreen technology, a resistive one at that, with an ergonomic layout that fits perfectly with the palm of your hand. Though it is not as smooth as compared to HTC Legend and iPhone, nevertheless the screen is still responsive and does not require additional pressure to get the screen to activate. Holding the phone is already a good experience. Today's social generation will surely want to get hold of the Vivaz for it has an excellent set of multi-media and social networking features. The Vivaz may be placed in line with (and possibly be preferred more than) LG InTouch Max GW620 and Nokia X6. The physical layout of Vivaz fits perfectly on the hand of the user and is lightweight but not necessarily flimsy. The entire surface of the phone is loaded with smoothness, and as a result it can slip from the hand quite often if you are not cautious in handling it. Together with the LCD display and being totally plastic made, there is nothing to be set aside with the Vivaz design. There are four color combinations to choose from if you are interested to purchase a Vivaz, one that I have tried is the Moon Silver. Its back panel is colored silver with sides covered in dark blue shade. Several buttons too are on the Vivaz phone namely the menu, and end call buttons on the handset front, volume and camera buttons on the right side and a power button on the top. The package contains several supplementary items like microUSB cable for connecting it to the PC.

Free Antivirus Software for Mac – Review Although Apple has marketed the Mac as a computer that's free from viruses and other malware, and it is true that the Mac is immune from the majority of viruses written for computers, it's starting to become more important for Mac users like you and I to wake up and take some new preventative measures, as more users flock to the Apple platform. As is the case with Windows, the more users of the operating system, the more lucrative the market is for hackers and cyber criminals to write virus code for that system. Until recently, Mac OS X had about 50 -60 malware code infections. However, recent reports from the Mac community point to increased risks in the platform, and many analysts are pointing accusing fingers at Apple for not taking security as seriously as Microsoft. But we're not going to wait for Apple to take the stand against virus makers; in today's post, I'm going to tell you about a really cool (and free) anti-virus software for the Mac called iAntiVirus. It comes in a few editions, with the basic one being free (the only feature limitations I found were no customer support and the software is for personal use only, but that's OK for me and should be for most of you readers out there). iAntiVirus is really quick to load (it's a small file, so it's quick to download too). It offers full-time protection, and allows you to Quick Scan your Mac (what I did, and posted the screenshot). This process is pretty fast, and from my experience, quite thorough. After a few minutes, it posts a report about the scan, detailing the number of files scanned, and the number of affected files. Luckily for me, my MacBook is pretty clean! What's cool about iAntiVirus program is that is has always-on protection, so in the unfortunate event that you open an infected file, the software will quickly come to the rescue and alert you to the properties of the file. The application displays as a small icon in the menu bar, and clicking the icon opens up a list of options — showing the iAntiVirus screen, setting the the protection to always-on, app preferences and a few other options besides. While this free version is limited in phone-in customer support and is for personal use only, I found it a great way to safeguard my Mac against any threats, in this age of computing when Apple computers are becoming more and more common. Mac OS X comes with great rock-solid UNIX security and a strong firewall, but hey, it's still better to be safe than sorry! iAntiVirus can be downloaded from here. (Direct link)

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

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• The Scope of Apple iPad Revolution
• Hit Games and Apps for iPad at Apple App Store
• Best Spy Watches Gadgets
• Is AVG Internet Security 9 A Worthy Update?

The Scope of Apple iPad Revolution I have always considered the best platform and more efficient operating systems account for which is the better personal computer. And that is why with the long-running competition between Apple and Microsoft, this mind is keener on how the PC works for me. Of course, I take into account that some devices are just much better or are marketed better. In the end, I make sure I purchase what works for me. It is simply a delight, most of all, now that both functions of a gadget and a business machine are now in just one device. No more choosing between a toy and a tool; it's just about grabbing the one device that has all the technologies for work and fun. Just like iPhone, when it came into being, it was largely considered a consumer toy, not a business device. But since then, this Apple product have broken the traditional concepts and crawled toward the top. Now, having an iPad and an iPhone is not limited to business professionals, although they are, in reality, heavily used by consumers, the Apple devices have also earned a huge chunk of user from other demographics. While its competitors do have similar excellent products, the marketing strength and scope of Apple is highly commendable. It has since erased the idea that its products are mere business computers with some entertainment integrated into it. For instance, users and techies now largely accept that the iPad is an excellent consumer device with great business functionality. The line of products from Apple also allows the varying generations to get one product without difficulty adjusting and learning new things. Kids and adults always get to choose which Apple device would work best for them. Truly, Apple has gone a long way and done so much to achieve a top spot among consumers. Now, if only it has lesser grip on its product. Many are turned-off by its tight control on its hardware and software, the distribution and its third party applications. The propriety character of Apple shuns off integration with other networks and applications; Kind of a big-time put-off for me. The story of the iPad revolution could be great but then there are also realities we live by. Like it will never take the place of notebooks or desktops, just as the tablet is not a replacement for a laptop. The iPad and the tablet, like all other gadgets, are one-of-a-kind devices that are purchased based on preference. As it is, most business professionals are still attached to their desktop and notebooks, but find the fun and convenience in having their iPad as well. Works well for them and for me too!

Hit Games and Apps for iPad at Apple App Store So still fiddling with your newly purchased Apple iPad? Not getting enough of it even if you already spent countless hours trying to figure out what's new and best iPad apps in the apple store? Well to help you make the most out of your iPad check out some of this best games and apps that I have personally tried and tested on my iPad. High Definition Doodleblast Just as the developer of the game, Juraj Hlavac, hastily made necessary steps for the game to be included among the iPad applications to be launched, the game itself also incorporates some speed.  It is about high speed blasting and exterminating of several cartoon villains. Though it is not necessarily a game to get you addicted to stay up all night, it surely is a manifestation of how the iPad is designed with utter speed. Journalism Enhanced, Wall Street This sounds good for people who love to keep up to date with current events. Imagine getting to read your daily broad sheet in a compact and innovative iPad. But you may probably have to adjust your eyes as the pages seem to be moving about on their own will. A dizzying presentation, I could say, as the pages and articles have their own unpredictable behaviors. There should be more images added to the articles or some search functions and readily available hyperlinks for videos and tweets. The basic application is free but to access all articles and back issues, a subscription fee of $4 per week must be paid. iBooks for reading iBook is the simple, sleek and colorful Apple version of Kindle with the default interface that allows browsing of ebook visual art covers in a wooden bookshelf. But like a card catalog box, eBooks may also be viewed by title, author and category. Aside from the colorful illustrations in the pages, there are also scroll bars at the bottom, pop dictionary for references and other necessities at the point of the finger plus other exciting and useful features including ebook purchasing. HD RealRacing For ten bucks, you can enjoy an adrenaline rush game dubbed anti social as you are purely on your own as you steer the wheels and compete with other virtual cars towards the finish line. The iPad itself could be used as the steering wheel but options for touch controls and addition of MP3 tracks to replace the game's terrible music are also included. Marvel Comics Stories Loved the Marvel Comics since you were a kid? Then grab your iPad and enhance it with the ingeniously made graphic novel app. The cost per title is $2, but only a handful is initially available. There are also no video clips, or hyperlinks, just pure graphical comics that will be improved in the future. So what do you think of these iPad Apps? Cool enough for you? Also check out Mixxmuse iPad app, and if you found any other cool Apple iPad apps please feel free tolet us know about it, we will be glad to hear from you

Best Spy Watches Gadgets If your hidden desire to be a popular espionage keeps creeping your mind, then you can at least satisfy it to some extent by owning a spy watch which is definitely an interesting gadget to have. Moreover, if you have a big pocket then you can go for the best and the expensive spy watches which will surely help you to see yourself somewhere in the shoes of Sherlock Holmes. Besides being an everyday gadget, these spy watches also proves to be very helpful if you wish to keep an eye on your business partner or carry out any secretive activity on them. The market is flooded with wide range of spy watches and the list of some of the best spy watches is as follows. DVR Spy Watch: Built stylishly is this watch for men which includes video camera, digital video recorder and a microphone in it. Thus by compacting wide array of technology in one small piece it proves to be a perfect choice if you wish to gather some video evidence without getting recognized. Other features of this watch include 8GB internal memory, capable of taking JPG pictures, discrete video recording and many others. Digital Watch Camera: This remarkable piece of technology proves to be a perfect surveillance gadget as its 3.7mm F2.7 lens allows you to capture 320 photos having resolution of 640 X 480. In order to make sure that you are capturing the right material needed, there is a LCD display in this watch as well. DiskGo USB Watch: This interesting watch has 2GB of memory where you can save all the needed information. It also proves to be an apt choice when you want to sneak into the data of a PC as it features plug and play USB port that provides quick access. DiskGo wrist Watch also has 2 USB cords in it for easy and convenient data transfer and is definitely a stylish spying gadget deserving its stay in the top spy watches list. KB-MP1700 -Voice Recorder Watch: If audio is an utmost importance to you in your spy plan then KB-MP1700 the voice recorder watch will prove to be your true companion. This interesting and effective watch has 256MB of flash memory that is capable of storing up to 9 hours of audio recording. So just get your hands on any one of these watches and make a move towards your spy mission.

Is AVG Internet Security 9 A Worthy Update? A newer version of AVG Internet Security has been released. This software basically provides protection to our pc from getting infected with viruses and other threats and also helps clean our already infected pc. The AVG Internet Security 9 which is the newest update for the AVG suite is almost the same with the older versions. Nothing has changed much and is almost the same except with the new version name and has a little bit of a problem over its presentation area. It is difficult to find the things that you need such as the tools for firewall protection and antivirus scanner. The new version of AVG Internet Security 9 also is a bit slower in booting up as compared to its previous versions or even with other free antivirus softwares. It takes a lot of time in scanning the targeted areas than it usually does, it has been estimated that it will take 3 to 4 minutes longer than its older versions. Although AVG Internet Security 9 can detect infections in your systems better than that of your average internet security, still it is not 100 percent. Since it does not detect and clean all infections in your pc such as those nasty malwares, the latter will cause problems in the long run. But this version do has its merits. It has been at its best in detecting stealth malwares and has 87 percent success rate in detecting such infections which is the average for most anti-virus soft-wares. It is also important that this hidden malwares be detected, right? In the field of behavioral malware detection, AVG Internet Security has proven that it is most excellent on that particular field because it was able to get hold of Sana Security. It has been performing its best at behavioral scanning and removing the malwares with 93 percent effectively as compared to other suites. Lastly, AVG Internet Security 9 has this so called Linkscanner that prevents malware from attacking your pc even before you open a website. It generally allows you to visit a site but it scans the link you are about to visit and removes the undesirable content which will infect your pc. Overall, I can say that AVG Internet Security 9 is no so much different with its other versions. Though, it is still best that you keep your internet security updated to prevent any harmful malwares in infecting your pc.