What Document Scanning Software Can Do For You ?

Document scanning software is the latest innovation in digital technology for the office. It allows you to turn paper documents such as letters, forms, receipts, contracts, and others into soft copy that can then become a part of a document database stored in your office computers or in a central database.
The technology has been around for a while but was not available for the public and didn't produce the best quality scans. It used to be that whenever a business needed to convert its hard copies into electronic form, they would have to outsource the task to a document conversion and scanning company. Once only available to the biggest multinational companies, this technology has now become affordable enough for even small offices and businesses. Administrators and business owners who have tried the software can attest to the fact that it helps reduce overhead and create more output. Below are the top three benefits of document scanning software.
Office Modernization
If you want to show clients that you are a progressive company, you have to show them that you employ cutting-edge technology to facilitate your business processes and accelerate growth. How can document scanning software help you accomplish this?
First, you can do that by reducing the use of paper. Paper products have no place in a 21st-century office. They accumulate and occupy valuable floor space, they are unsightly when they pile up, they get damaged easily, and they are not the easiest to carry around. Using paper is not an eco-friendly thing to do. In modern offices, there is less paper usage and more reliance on computers and other electronic devices. Web-based documents take up virtual instead of physical space, are safe from fire and damage, and don't cause clutter.
Second, when documents are stored in computers or databases instead of filing cabinets, they are easier to access. Anyone who has access to the company's document database can retrieve a needed file from anywhere in the world. The file can then be stored, edited, shared, copied, forwarded, and printed in a matter of minutes.
Increased Output, More Profit
Aside from being space-saving, document scanning software also helps your staff focus on more important tasks, thus creating more output which translates to more profit. No one has to rifle through dusty shelves and cabinets looking for paper documents anymore. Data retrieval will be practically effortless. No one has to spend hours or days on data entry. Employees can, instead, focus on developing new projects for the company.
Security
Document scanning software makes businesses more modern, more responsive, more organized, more professional, and more secure. Let's face it. Digital is simply safer than physical. Hard copies can burn, get wet, get smudged, get stolen, and get lost. Storing backups in document storage facilities is equally futile as those are susceptible to the elements as well. Digitized versions of paper documents, on the other hand, are not as vulnerable. They can't be ruined by fire or water and can't be misplaced. They will remain safe in your document database for as long as you protect them with a strong password.

Some update news from the World of Social Media, Computer and Technology

Due to the latest innovations, the world has changed into a global village and has brought many changes. In this respect the internet has paid much contribution, not to mention social media like twitter and Facebook which has really altered and affected our lives.
Twitter being one of the best resources for finding breaking news and information, with more than 200 million accounts, has flourished in recent years. In December 2011, a new version of Twitter was launched, available for mobile phones, iPhone and Android. Anyone who has access to it can click any tweet in his/her timeline to expand it to see photos, videos, favorites etc. and can 'discover' and plunge into a stream of useful and entertaining information which are based on his/her current location, what he/she follows and what is happening in the world.
Another social-media, Facebook also enables users to share stories on their profile pages and update their status. In accordance with the latest updates, Facebook has now rolled out a way for its users to edit and re-write their comments, simply by a click on "edit or delete".
Moreover, Facebook has issued a new email for its users, replacing their primary email accounts, like Yahoo or Gmail with a Facebook.com account.
Computers have taken over every aspect of human culture. We use computers to work, play, do research, shop, stay in contact with friends, and more. The name which has ruled the whole computer world since its first launch in November 1985 is WINDOWS. It is the most used operating system in the world. But another technology of operating systems is coming ahead which will fully replace windows, named as MIDORI. The main idea behind it is to develop a lightweight portable OS which can be easily joined to various applications.
New computer technologies keep coming out continuously and nearly everyone wants to keep up with the latest computer technology that comes along. For example, laser printers have taken the place of ink-jet printers; auto makers are appealing to car buyers with new in-vehicle technology like LTE, digital review mirrors and advanced telematics systems.
There have been more inventions such as Robots with human expressions, 4 G Technology, 3-D Processor chips and latest phones. It is said that in the near future we will see holographic cell phones replacing the simple cell phones, enabling the user to walk next to a hologram of a friend or colleague.
According to a current research, Robots of future will develop the ability of generalization and will learn to manipulate objects. This will help them to adapt according to new environments. Making robots like these is a giant leap in robotics.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of United States has developed an unnamed aircraft which can stay in air for a period of 5 years at a time. It is one of the most recent inventions in technology of the world.
No doubt, artificial intelligence has surpassed human intelligence in many aspects and is expected to outsmart human intelligence completely.

Apple iPhone 5 ready to blast the international market

Apple has introduce the new iPhone technology which is called as a iphone 5 which is ready to blast the international market.Apple fan are anticipating and desperately waiting for the announcement of the Apple iPhone 5 release date, which is now expected to happen in Summer 2012.Apple has add many new features to the new iPhone 5 which is waiting by the many fans and current Apple iPhone consumers.

The most recent rumors indicate that the iPhone 5 will have a 4+ inch display, possibly made by Korean giant LG. However rumors of a teardrop-shaped device have been shelved after a Foxconn employee in China revealed that samples so far are symmetrical in thickness. (Foxconn is the company that currently manufactures the iPhone 4S and iPad 2 for Apple.) The same source reveals that neither of the samples have the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S forms, and that neither of the devices seen so far are the final versions. This employee has however failed to indicate any concrete features that are set to appear in this next generation of iPhone.

Apple iPhone 5 Features

Although Apple does not reveal the exact specifications and features until the device is officially unveiled, we could dictate some of the main features that are expected. However, rumor of the new iPhone 5 features, in terms of both hardware and software upgrades, will definitely entice any smartphone buyer.
The upcoming phone is expected to sport the Apple’s latest and greatest A5 processor chip, iCloud service, higher-resolution camera, and a 4+ inch screen size. Here are some of the most anticipated iPhone 5 features.

iOS 5

Apple announced iOS 5.0 and its features during the WWDC 2011 keynote address on June 6, 2011. The user interface is based on the concept of direct manipulation, using multi-touch gestures. It is expected to come with more than 200 new features that will include improved Notification System, News Stand and iMessage.
iMessage is an application that is developed to compete with Blackberry Messenger. The app will allow iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad users to communicate (much like a chat service) with each other. The iMessage feature has been integrated into the SMS/MMS application used originally on the iPhone models.

iCloud

The iPhone5 is expected to have the iCloud service.
Apple’s iPhone 5 is expected to feature the new iCloud service for wireless remote access of music from all computers and mobile devices.
The iPhone5 will automatically sync with the iCloud which will allow users to store photos, apps, calendars and documents without having them to store in the phone’s memory. Apple is also looking to tie up with top music label companies to license songs for the iCloud service.
However, rumors state that Apple might release a low-cost “iCloud iPhone” alongside the iPhone 5. It could be named the “iPhone Mini”.

A5 Processor to power the iPhone5

iPhone 5 will house the A5 as the main processor, which technically is the same chip that currently powers the iPad 2. The A5 contains a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU with NEON SIMD accelerator and a dual core PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU, which means that the iPhone5 can do twice the work at once. The processor speed will be somewhere between 1.2 to 1.5 GHz, with probably a 1GB RAM.

The processor upgrade is done not just to increase the processing speed of the phone, but also to compete with the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S II.

The A5 chip might effectively increase the power use, however, it is said that the chip has “got a dynamic power management”, which can lower the [speed] depending on the workload, and thus efficiently make use of the power.

iPhone 5 to Sport a Better Camera

The iPhone 4 sports a 5 megapixel camera, so I’m expecting that the iPhone 5 will have a rear-facing 8MP dual-LED flash camera. However, this isn’t really “awesome”, since most of the high-end Android smartphones come with an 8MP camera. Along with that, the iPhone 5 is expected to have a front-facing camera for video chatting.

According to sources, Apple has filed several patent applications relating to 3D picture capturing to the US Patent and Trademark Office later in March. This indicates that the iPhone 5 might feature a 3D camera. The filing indicates that the device will be capable of capturing, processing and rendering 3D images with dual-camera hardware.

Another interesting feature is that the iPhone 5 will be capable of taking pictures in Panorama. It will work similarly to the ’360 Panorama’ application in the App Store. It will let you take pictures in a sequence as you move the camera from one side to another, which in the end will effortlessly stitch the images together to create a panorama.

Additionally, if Apple really wants to keep up with the competition to Android, then it might consider improving upon the video resolution to a full 1080p HD recording. Currently iPhone 4 has a 720p video capture at 30 frames per second.

Display and Resolution

There hasn’t been a better screen resolution since the release of the iPhone 4. Currently the iPhone 4 has a 3.5 inches screen size, and sources indicate that Apple might stay locked with the current size. But a few other sources (including a recent rumor from a Foxconn employee in China) say that Apple is planning to increase the screen size to 4+ inch with higher screen resolution.
However, the iPhone 5 could be slightly wider and thinner. The dimensions are calculated to be: 4.33″ x 2.36″ and .27″ thickness at the top and .21″ at the bottom, whereas the dimensions of iPhone 4 are: 4.5″ x 2.31″ x .37″.

Other iPhone5 Features

Here are some of the other features that we can expect from the iPhone 5:

 1.  Face Recognition Security 

 2.  4G/LTE support *

 3.  A new, sleeker body design

 4.  OLED screen

 5.  Scratch proof and shatter proof screen

 6.  Wireless sync with iTunes

 7.  Extended battery life

 8.  Flash support

 9.  SIM-less phone **

10.  Physical keyboard

11.  Increased RAM (from 512MB to 1GB)

12.  New multi-tasking look

13.  HD audio

14.  Built-in GPS

Create a Password That Not Even Spider-Man Can Hack

The recent hacking scandals that have dominated the headlines led me to reconsider all the various passwords I currently use at work and at home. Hacking, defined by Wikipedia as the means of finding out weaknesses in a computer or computer network, is a serious, constant threat to businesses and personal home offices alike. After doing some extensive research, I now have a better understanding of why I should create a truly secure password and how to properly do so. Below are the most important tips to remember when creating a password that not even Spider-Man can hack.
The minimum recommended password length is 6-8 characters. The longer and more complex the password, the more likely it could withstand a brute-force attack used by hackers on encrypted data. According to Microsoft, passwords with 15 or more characters are no longer encrypted and stored in their hidden system files; therefore, completely eliminating the threat of being attacked by a hacker.
The trick is to make your passwords complex but easy for you to remember and difficult for others to guess. One suggestion is to start with a meaningful phrase, remove the spaces, mix in 1-2 upper case letters, change 1-2 letters to numbers, deliberately misspell a word, or insert a punctuation mark. Here is an example: "I love social media" can be changed to "1luvSocailM3dai.". There is a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, misspelled words, and a period at the end.
Another suggestion when using a meaningful sentence is to take the first letter of each word and apply the same techniques as above. So, "I love social media" can be changed to "iL:sm12!".
An alternative to using a sentence is to join two unrelated words and again, apply the same techniques as above. For example: "hamburger and wireless" can be changed to "Hambugr&wirele88".
It is not enough to simply use one technique; it must be a mix and meet the minimum number of characters.
Do not use anyone's name or user name (your own, spouse, kids, pets, relatives, etc.).
Do not use any words found in the dictionary, names of TV shows, or keyboard sequences (like qwerty).
Do not use any phone number, birth date, license plate number, or any part of a social security number.
Change your passwords every 4-6 weeks and do not reuse old passwords.
Create a different password for your different accounts; meaning your email, bank account, Amazon, Pay Pal account should all have different passwords. As bothersome as it is to remember so many passwords, if one account is hacked, at least the others will not be jeopardized.
Do not write your passwords down and store near or on your computer. If you must store the passwords, use hints instead to help you remember.
Finally, always be wary of emails requesting you to change your password. It could be a scam! One exception would be if you forgot the password and requested it be reset.
The different password options are infinite; just use your imagination to come up with something that is completely random and only unique to you.

Electronic Techs Beware, This Could Be a Shocking Experience

Have you ever walked across a carpeted floor, then to reach out and touch another object and receive a small static discharge from your hand. I certainly have, and if you are not expecting it, it can be a surprising event large enough that you may even see a spark travel between your hand and the other object.
This phenomenon is referred to as Electrostatic Discharge or (ESD). It is something that most of us have experienced at least once in our lives, and can certainly be amusing at times as well, but it can also cause serious issues when working with electronic equipment such as computers, audio equipment, or any other type of electronic equipment that may have components that contain static sensitive devices. In many cases devices containing these types of sensitive components will have warning labels to make you aware that the device you are servicing or installing is static sensitive, some do not!
There are different types of ESD the spark being the most spectacular, but many ESD events occur without a visible or audible spark. A person or object may be carrying a small electric charge and may not even be aware of a discharge, but this invisible type of ESD can be devastating to electronic devices not only causing immediate failure but also could effect the long term performance of these devices as well.
Using anti static tools, referred to as "ESD Safe Tools" is always the best approach to prevent ESD and can save you hundreds of dollars in the long run.
Some examples of Anti Static Tools are:
Anti Static Mats: An anti static floor mats or bench mats are constructed of a special material embedded into the mat that collects static.The mat has a grounding strap attached to it which allows the static charge to be directed to a ground away from the equipment you are working on.
Anti Static Wrist Strap: Is worn on the wrist, has a grounding strap attached to it which allows the static charge to be directed to a ground source. It is best used in conjunction with a anti static mat or a special static-dissipating plastic laminate on the workbench surface.
Anti Static Tools: Generally referred to as ESD Safe Tools, can include soldering irons, tweezers, diagonal cutter and pliers, screwdrivers and other electronic tools. These types of tools are specifically designed to prevent static discharge when coming into contact with sensitive devices but should always be used in conjunction with anti static mats and wrist straps as well.
Precaution is always the best approach when working with any electronic device. If you have any doubt if the electronic equipment you are servicing is susceptible to ESD, then use ESD safe tools and mats. A few dollars spent up front for prevention could save you hundreds in replacement or unnecessary repair costs.
Mark Boehm is the president of M-B Electronics, Inc., Electronic Toolbox, Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in the Audio Visual and Electronics Industry and a Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering.

Pros and Cons of NTP Servers

ByJustin A Salmasi
An NTP server is a Network Time Protocol server used to synchronize computer clocks over a network of information. Many of today's technological systems that contain computer chips often receive their time from such NTP servers. Synchronizing to these time servers has many benefits but can also have drawbacks. Being aware of these Pros and Cons are important in order to insure that a system you are using is up-to-date with an accurate time.
Pros:
Synchronization with the Internet:
Using an NTP server ensures that time is observed accurately between your devices and the internet. At this day in age, all of our devices are expected to display consistent time with the internet from clock to clock, which is required for our all of our technical gear to be able to interface properly with one and other. Time could vary significantly from one internet-connected device to another if it wasn't for NTP servers.
Total System Synchronization:
When all technology within a building or network synchronizes to the same NTP server, the chance of having several differently set times on individual devices is eliminated. NTP servers can send their time information out to many computers at a time, ensuring that entire systems of buildings, networks, campuses, etc. are running on the same time.
Enhanced Security:
A NTP server can be internal to a premise. In this situation, a facility can consider itself less subject to a system hacking or attack. An internal NTP server can eliminate the need for an internet connection where the entire system becomes vulnerable to cyber attacks and viruses. In a world where cyber attacks are growing exponentially, an NTP time server can be ideal on an internal level.
Cons:
Down Servers:
Just like any website or internet server, sometimes an NTP networks can crash or shut down for a period of time. Like most glitches, these downtimes are unexpected and their duration can vary. When these servers are down, time data will cease to be transmitted to all devices that may be syncing to them. During this time, those devices may start to drift from the correct time and fail to match other device clocks that used the same server. When having an accurate time is extremely vital for your technology using an alternate time source or backup servers to sync with may be advised.
Not All Servers Guarantee Accurate Time:
Although most NTP networks are accurate and reliable, not all transmit accurate time data. Mistakes can happen whether human or technological. An NTP may run on a different time zone or fail to adjust for Daylight Saving Time, for instance. While NTP servers are very dependable for precision, it is important to make sure that a server being used is accounting for your time zone and for whether your location observes DST or not.
If an NTP server is the route you are looking to take for time synchronization, don't forget to keep these Pros and Cons in mind. NTP networks are a common and respected source for time regardless of some of its drawbacks. This is a great option when used with the right application. For a reliable and safe alternative to keeping time, consider using an NTP as your everyday time source for technical equipment.
Justin Salmasi is a Marketing Intern at The Sapling Company, Inc.

What Are the Different Types of Servers?

There are different types of servers, and they all function to manage network resources. The name of the server determines its function. For instance, file servers are storage locations for users in a network to use. Servers perform dedicated function and perform no more functions aside from what they are programmed to do and handle.
• Application servers. These connect PC users to database. They are a type of middleware, that occupies a huge space on any computer. Middleware should be thought of as software that links two separate applications. For instance, there is a middleware product that connects web servers and database. This particular middleware allows users to see web pages they ask their web browsers to see.
• Audio/Video servers. These allow multimedia to be played on websites. They allow streaming of music, audio, movies, and video clips. Streaming is a term that means to transfer data steadily from a source to an end user. This is different from actually downloading files, wherein you have to wait for the whole audio or video file to finish downloading before you can play it. When streaming, you can play the file while it is being transmitted to your device.
• Chat servers. Chatting has become one of the major means of communicating across vast distances. You can see and talk to someone from the other side of the globe. You can talk to colleagues and associates even if you are out of town. These allow real-time conversation. They allow people to be able to send a message or make a call right away provided that they have access to internet.
• Fax servers. These are the types that allow companies to fax hard copies of documents.
• FTP servers. File Transfer Protocol is one of the oldest internet services. FTP allows transmission of files from a computer source to another computer. These allow secure file transmission between computers.
• Groupware servers. These allow users within a company to collaborate on the internet or within an intranet. People can then work as a team within a virtual setup.
• Mail servers. They are as important as web servers. Used by most people using the internet, mail servers allow people to send emails to other people. When you want to manage mailing lists, you are using the list type.
• News servers. These act as distribution source for public news groups. They are used to handle Usenet articles, which is a global bulletin accessible all over the world via online services. Usenet contains over fourteen thousand forums, which are called newsgroups. Millions of people use it every day.
• Proxy servers. These bridge act like filters standing between a web browser and an external type. Their function is to filter requests and improve browsing capabilities of a computer.
• Web servers. These are essential to people sharing files online. That means it is important to majority of internet users.
• Dedicated servers. A dedicated server serves a network to manage communication between computers within that network. They are usually rented from a web host.
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Nanotechnology: The Promising New Technology

Brief insight:
Chances are you are already using Nano products based on the new revolutionary technology; if not, then you cannot afford it, yet. Who in the world needs stain-resistant shirts or, for that matter a wrinkle-free trouser? What will become of all the 'detergent' companies; the washing machine and press iron makers? Ironically, the persons who can afford the existing commercial 'Nano products', perhaps, are the multi-millionaire CEO's and Presidents of the same detergent and home appliances companies; wearing clothing made from the new 'disruptive' technology that may literally put them out of business, in the not-so-far future. Even if the trouser or shirt ultimately gets soiled or just wears off; we may use Nano-cleaning or Nano-weave, to clean or renew them. Am I taking you on a mega ride with my Nano-fantasy! But we are already there in a number of fields; Nanotechnology is coming of age, progressing from the research labs to consumer products; the technology holds key to new developments in technology, communications, engineering, medicines, computers, green energy and many more areas; the secret lies in manipulating the matter at the molecular or atomic level- just a billionth of a meter.
Scientific Definition:
Nanotechnology is a collective term for a wide range of diverse technologies, techniques and processes that involve manipulation of matter at the smallest scale; range from 1 to 100 nano meters or, one billionth of a meter.Nanotechnology, involves engineering at the atomic or molecular level.
(microtechnology on the other hand deal with technology or processes; a millionth of a meter!)
Why and what we need to know about, Nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology is positioned to transcend conventional research boundaries between physics, chemistry, biology mathematics, information technology and engineering.
The leading fields of current research involves commercially viable sectors; nanobio, nanomaterial, surfaces, electronics, Information technology and instrumentation. The most popular, lucrative and marketable segment being Nanomaterial- predominately involving apparel / fashion, medical fabrics and sports/leisure industry. But, not far behind is the consumer products companies: the CP multinationals have taken a lead and introduced Nano molecules in products like anti-bacterial antiperspirants /deodorants containing silver nanoparticles.
Nanotechnology has been an 'active' technology in the textiles and fabrics manufacturing industry for some time now. In fact the textile industry has taken an innovative lead and have incorporated the new technology and techniques in their processes. In percentage terms, 90% of the technology in use has been by the textile/fabrics industry alone. The production and marketing have been driven by the lucrative sectors, like the Apparel/Fashion textiles, medical fabrics and sports/outdoor textiles. The percentage share by each sector has been estimated, as follows: Apparel/fashion/sports- 37%, Interior fabrics -33% and technical textiles - 30%.
Nanotechnology and Energy independence:
Energy and Fuel technologies: The most anticipated research is being done in Green energy technologies and battery cell technology. Automobiles in the future, may be running on electricity alone, and will be equipped with smart processes to generate power on board; the current research is directed towards energy creation, storage and transmission technologies.
Next Part: Economics and business potential:
In 2010, the global market for goods incorporating nanotechnology totaled US $15 billion and by some estimates, the 2020 figures are going to be US $2.4 trillion.

Are You Blacklisted? Protect Your Outgoing Emails From The Spam Inbox

Every email is constantly scrutinized to see whether it is spam, virus, or just a normal email. With the constant demand for email security, Blacklist was developed. On a short note, a Blacklist is a list of people, companies or organizations that for some reason have been denied a particular privilege. In terms of emails, a spam blacklist is a list of emails who have possibly broken the rules of conduct and will therefore will be constantly blocked until removed from the list. So how you find out if you've been blacklisted?

Upon sending your email and it being blocked by a Blacklist provider, some lucky individuals will be informed with an automated response email explaining that their message has been blocked. However, it's unlikely you will receive such a response. The only way you will figure out if you are being blocked, is when you talk to your customers and they say, "I did not receive that email". This can be a costly thing when your business relies on steady communication with your costumers.

Please note that the biggest danger is the reputation a blacklisting can have on your domain. It may go on to affect not only your email, but other's in your organization as well as your webpage.

Luckily many website services were created to scan blacklists to determine whether or not your domain is free to send email or not. Examples of these websites include Mxtoolbox.com, blacklistcheck.com, and whatismyip.com, which are all free to use. Once you have determined that you are on a "Black List", you need to correct the problem, then contact the blacklist administrator requesting that your domain be removed from the list. This process can sometimes go easily, but it can also be costly depending on the Blacklist Company involved. Now it's time to avoid being victimized...

To protect yourself from becoming blacklisted or to resolve such an issue, make sure your email's domain is not sending spam. The best way to avoid sending spam is to ensure your machine has dependable anti-virus software installed and that it is up to date. Secondly, if you own the server on which your domain resides, make sure this also has anti-virus protection. Lastly, never send group emails to more then 15-20 emails at once. A large outgoing mail flow to multiple accounts can be flagged as spam.

If you need to send a large quantity of mail like this, consider a third party email client, such as Constant Contact. These platforms are set up to send emails out to multiple contacts. Their basis is that upon sending an email, you have permission to email each and every contact you add to your (Constant Contact) contacts database.

In short, use your personal and work email accounts carefully and for more of one-on-one and small group communication and ensure your computers andservers are secure. We can never be too careful!

InfoPathways, Inc.


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The Innovative Features Of A Tablet PC

ByJason H. D. Smith
For several decades since the invention of the personal computer, manufacturers had been trying to develop a computing device that was as simple to use as a writing tablet or slate. Even though portable computers like laptops, notebooks and Netbooks have come closer to achieving that goal, they have never really been simple enough to use. Rather, they were portable versions of their desktop counterparts. The true Tablet PC never saw the light of day until after the turn of the century.
During the early 2000s, Microsoft developed a product known as the Microsoft Tablet PC. Even though the device came close to being the first ever practical tablet computer, it really never took off in the general consumer market. It had a small niche market like hospitals and outdoor businesses which needed a portable computing device that was handy and easy to use. However, it was the Apple iPad released in 2010 which really made the Tablet PC a commercial success worldwide.
Here are a few innovative features of Tablet PCs:
Tablet PCs use an OS derived from mobile operating systems instead of using modified versions of a desktop OS. This makes the tablet extremely light in terms of using resources like computing power and memory space.
They come with touch sensitive screens and do not require input devices like an external keyboard or mouse. A virtual keyboard allows users to type in data. The touch screens have multi-touch capabilities that allow multi-touch gestures like moving two fingers diagonally across a picture to zoom in. These touch sensitive screens use capacitive touch technology and are more responsive than resistive screens used in stylus driven devices.
They use a version of the ARM architecture processor which was basically used in cell phones and MP3 players earlier. This gives the device a much longer battery life and portability. The processor architecture is powerful enough to support internet browsing, gaming and light production work.
The breaking away from the reliance on proprietary OS platforms has enabled Tablet PCs to have third-party developers create countless apps for various different applications. The apps can be purchased and downloaded instantly, and can greatly enhance the functionality of the device.
Tablets use solid-state storage drives which use flash memory technology instead of mechanical disk drives. This makes them much more robust and faster with "instant-on" warm boot times.
After the release of the Apple iPad, several other manufacturers have taken the cue and come up with different versions of the tablet. The future of mobile computing is therefore extremely bright with the constant innovation of new features for the Tablet PC.
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Technology Runs Our World

Electronics, computers, and other gadgets have made our everyday lives easier, not to mention a lot more fun. While many people understand that technology has increased convenience and made our already fast-paced society even faster, they fail to realize how much dependence they actually place on such things. Our houses are full of electronics, computers, and gadgets that we use from the time we wake up until the time we close our eyes (and some even run while we are sleeping!) Most of our jobs come complete with a desk, a computer, and a phone to make our work efficient and effective. Without technology and the electronics and gadgets that currently run our lives, we'd be lost.
As the years progress, electronics, computers, and gadgets keep getting increasingly astounding and have opened doors and opportunities that were never able to be touched before. Computers, whether they are stationed on your home desk or portable like a laptop or netbook, keep us in touch with all of our associates, friends, and family in real time. Cell phones and smart phones have developed into mini computers and can perform a plethora of tasks from reading and sending emails, to tracking your appointment calendar, to storing a small collection of DVDs or your favorite games.
Even cars are becoming full of fun and helpful gadgets such as a GPS which will easily get you exactly where you want to go in unfamiliar locations or destinations. Voice recognition allows you to easily change the station on your radio or even make a phone call to let your date know you are running late. Purchasing a car has now become more than just choosing your favorite color, it's now about selecting all of the "bells and whistles" that make driving a car that much more exciting and convenient.
Electronics and gadgets for your house can take an ordinary day and make it extraordinary. From gadgets that play music and make light displays in your shower, to one of the many home theater and stereo systems that can make entertaining amazing, to gadgets that can automate anything and everything in your home to make your life easier, these items are a must have for anyone interested in the next hottest thing. When one takes time to think about how many electronics, computers, or gadgets they really actually use on a daily basis, they may be left speechless. Technology rules our world, everyone just has to keep up.
Keep up with the latest gadgets and see what the hot new trends are. Make sure you have something to brag to your friends about!

Taking a System Image With Clonezilla

Today, we are going to take a look at how you would clone a system and deploy it on another computer. To do this we will use the open source software Clonezilla. I have been using Clonezilla for a couple of years and found it to be a very versitile piece of software and ideal when cloning systems (and its free!!). For the purpose of this tutorial I will be using Windows 7 and Clonezilla running from a live cd.
Before you use Clonezilla
You have to prepare your Windows system before you can clone it. The first thing to do is to add all the applications you want on the new system. Once you have done that we need to remove all the unique identifiers (e.g passwords, activation codes etc). For that we need sysprep.
Go to:
Start - Computer - Local Disk (C:) - Windows - System32 - sysprep - sysprep
Once you start sysprep you should get a screen with the following options.
1. System Cleanup Action
2. Shutdown Options
Make sure that you set the System Cleanup Action to OOBE and that the generalize box is ticked. You should also set Shutdown Options to Shutdown. Once configured click ok. This will start the sysprep tool and once complete will shut down the system.
Starting Clonezilla
It is time to boot the system from the Clonezilla live cd. On the startup screen leave the default and press return.
On the next screen you will be asked to pick your language. Press return when you have chosen.
On the next screen you will be asked for your keymap configuration. Unless you know what you are doing I would recommend you don't touch this and use the Don't touch keymap option.
You will now be asked if you would like to start the Clonezilla software or enter a shell (for those so inclined). For the purpose of this tutorial chose Start Clonezilla.
We will now be asked where we would like to save the cloned system image file. Clonezilla gives you several options of where to store the file. For the purpose of this tutorial I will store it on a local device (ie my 16Gb usb penstick). When you have decided where to store the image press return and Clonezilla will mount the device.
The wizard will now ask you to configure a device as /home/partimag. Chose the same device that you mounted to store your image on so in my case it will be sdb1 as this is my 16Gb usb penstick.
The next option you will have to configure is where on your device do you want to store your image. If you don't want the image stored in a specific folder then pick / or if you want a specific folder then choose that. Once chosen press enter.
After deciding where to store the image file Clonezilla lets you configure advanced features and options by means of a wizard. You will need to decide if you want the Beginner or Expert wizard. Chose Beginner unless you have some specific options that you want to configure as this is sufficient for most peoples needs.
On the next page of the wizard you want to choose savedisk as this saves the local disk as an image for you to deploy later.
Next you have to enter a name for your saved image.
Clonezilla will now ask you to pick the source disk that should be imaged. If your computer only has one disk then Clonezilla will highlight it for you. If you have multiple disks then you will have to choose which one you want to image.
To make sure your image is restorable choose Yes check the saved image.
Now we come to the final screen. Check that you are happy with the choices shown and when ready press Enter. Your hard disk will now be imaged and saved in the location you specified earlier. You will need to be patient as this can take some time depending on the size of your hard drive.
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Comparing iPad and Other Tablet PCs

Tablet PCs may still be a luxury to most people today, but it's becoming an essential to a growing number of people, especially those who are heavy users of the computer and Internet for business. The iPad is still the most popular among all other tablet computers. Samsung, Asus, Sony, and other brands also have followed suit with their Windows-based tablets. If you're thinking of buying one, you surely would like to know which would be the best choice for you.
Obviously, the big difference between the Apple product and the other tablet PCs is the operating system. The former runs the same operating system as the popular iPhone - the iOS, while the latter runs the complete Windows OS. iOS is strictly a mobile operating system and not the same OS designed for a Mac. With an iOS, you can only use its exclusive software system that's specifically made for a mobile device. If you use a tablet PC, on the other hand, you can load the same programs and applications that you can put onto your regular desktop or notebook PC. The only things that can limit you are your tablet's own limitations including memory and storage space.
The touch screen of an iPad is also different from other tablet PCs. It's called a capacitive type of touch screen, which works best for finger input. It's great if you want a highly responsive screen for your virtual keyboard input and other computer activities that require your fingers' interaction with the screen. If you're more comfortable working without a stylus, then the Apple product is for you. But this is not to say that you can't use a stylus on it, because you can purchase a specially designed stylus for it.
Windows-based tablets have resistive touch screen, which are quite the opposite of the capacitive type - more responsive when used with a stylus. This makes these tablet PCs a good choice for those who need handwriting-to-text functions.
Lastly, all the software programs that you can use on the Apple product have all been approved by the manufacturer, so you're sure that every one of them will run smoothly. Tablet PCs, meanwhile, can accommodate various programs, including those that may not be compatible with particular brands and models.
If you're planning to buy one of these products, even before comparing the prices of iPad and other tablet PC brands, the best thing to do is determine why you need it and how you're going to use it. In this way, you'll be able to know which brand and model will give you the best satisfaction.
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Cloud Computing: A New Paradigm in the IT Industry

As the IT field evolves, it becomes more mature, the need to optimize cost naturally drives the innovation and creativity. The new concept coupled with technology, which is now doing rounds is 'cloud computing'.
I had come across people, with limited IT knowledge enquiring me as what is 'cloud computing'?. Though, I had tried to explain to them in best possible way, most of the time, I end up a vacant stare from them, which was indicative that they did not understand the concept or background behind cloud computing.
What is cloud computing?.
Quite recently, I have started giving them example of home with kitchen Vs restaurant towards explaining the concept behind 'cloud computing'. A kitchen at home is dedicated for home, the resources - may it be the vessels or appliances or the cooking person is dedicated to that home. The owner of the home invests in kitchen and avails the benefit of having the kitchen to him or her or the members of his family. It's the owner of the house who has to maintain the kitchen. When one compares home kitchen with restaurant, the end objective is same, which is specific food is offered, but how food is prepared or serviced is different. One does not own anything is a restaurant except for the food offered. In a nutshell same is concept between Traditional IT offering Vs cloud computing.
Just like home kitchen, in case of traditional IT offering, the company owns the hardware and licenses for software and at times company outsources application development to a 3rd party which is comparable to chef hired (if a person is rich) to prepare food at home. With evolution of IT sector in hardware & software, we are marching towards 'restaurant' model of IT services; you just pay for what is your end objective - 'processed food' or 'services'. Like in a restaurant, in which you are only concerned about the quality of food and expected service offering and not much bothered about who is the chef, waiter or the kitchen appliances or even where the kitchen is, so is the case with 'cloud computing', the customer is focused on service offering and not on hardware, software, raw information or resources employed to provide the service offering or end product.
Organizations are not going to jump into cloud computing, they would evolve and move towards characteristic of cloud computing infrastructure over period of time as they feel confident about the same. As far as cloud computing is concerned, I believe we are at stage, similar to, as of early 90's with respect to IT services outsourcing. IT services were outsourced, so that organization could concentrate on the 'core' business area, cloud computing could well be a further step forward.
Now, let look at the service models normally considered in cloud computing.
SAaS: Software - as - a service:
This model is talked about quite some time now, business application are hosted on server maintained by data centers. Legal issues, security, integration and confidentiality of data of the deterring factors on this model at this point of time. Once policies, procedures, standards get defined and refined our the period of time, this is bound to get adopted, over period of time.
In terms of usage, the application are accessed through web browser and terms and condition could be governed by service level agreements.
Possible examples could be simple free generic email service to complex ERP system..
IaaS: Infrastructure - as - a service:
Computation servers, storage, hardware are considered under this service model. One would also find free on storage offered in web, this could be referred as IaaS.
PaaS: Platform - as - a service:
Development and deployment platform could be offered as a service to developers to build, deploy manage, application on SAaS.
If one looks at cloud deployment strategy, its normally, public, private and hybrid clouds. I feel the name itself quite significant to describe about the type.
The next question is any one's mind would be, what kind of hardware does one require towards hosting cloud computing?.
At this point of time, normally cloud computing is deployed in traditional model. By traditional model, I mean one might have a server to cater database tier or application tier, which is almost a 'silos' based model. But, since cloud computing, one need to have efficient hardware and manpower(refer to my example of restaurant) to manage cloud better in a data centre. This is where hardware could play a main role, the new technology like grid computing, real application clusters, automatic storage management, server scale up and server virtualization features plays in important role toward better management and deployment of cloud.
As we progress, we would well be moving away from 'Silos' based computer system and application. Cloud computing infrastructure would be residing in data centre, this would call for efficient use of hardware and more over manpower would need to support multiple servers or application. Optimization and effective control would play larger roles in infrastructure management of these data centre towards cloud computing.
Standards in cloud computing are evolving and as per a leading standards organization, some of the key characteristics towards cloud computing are,
Resource Pooling:The provider's computing resources are pooled to serve multiple consumers using a multi-tenant model. There is a sense of location independence in that the customer generally has no control or knowledge over the exact location of the provided resources.
Rapid elasticity: Capabilities can be elastically provisioned and released, in some cases automatically, to scale rapidly outward and inward commensurate with demand. To the consumer, the capabilities available for provisioning often appear to be unlimited and can be appropriated in any quantity at any time.
Measured service: Cloud systems automatically control and optimize resource use by leveraging a metering capability at some level of abstraction appropriate to the type of service (e.g., storage, processing, bandwidth, and active user accounts). Resource usage can be monitored, controlled, and reported, providing transparency for both the provider and consumer of the utilized service.
As this leads to a situation where, cloud computing needs to provide services wherein there is zero downtime and resources being shared, so naturally hardware for cloud computing is getting evolved, the technology related to Grid computing, clustering - RAC, better performing servers and server virtualization has been increasing offered by vendors towards satisfying the characteristics of cloud computing.
A brief look at the terminologies and technology used,
A cluster consists of a group of independent but interconnected computers whose combined resources can be applied to a processing task. A 'clusterware' is a term used to describe software that provides interfaces and services that enable and support a cluster. The combination of clusterware, automatic storage management provides a unified cluster solution that is the foundation to real application cluster database.
Real application clusters allows multiple nodes in a clustered system to mount and open a single database that resides on shared disk storage. Should a single system (node) fail, the database service will still be available on the remaining nodes.
It might still require few more years before cloud computing matures and it might well re-define the IT outsourcing map.
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How Security Can Be A Concern With Dedicated Servers

ByPhilip Fransis
When it comes to e-commerce business, security is one of the topmost concerns. It gains further importance with this since they involve multiple economic investments. Hence, if you are planning to buy a sophisticated and expensive server, you must make the effort of checking out the security issues thoroughly.
Once you are in charge of a server plan, you are solely responsible for its functioning and security. It is better not to rely blindly on the tall promises of the company about providing you the most secure dedicated server packages. This is simply because it can become completely secure only if it possesses specific features to deal with various issues.
Features of a secure dedicated server
You require a control panel for handling the server efficiently. These servers mostly have control panels written in PHP application. Now, PHP needs to be upgraded regularly in order to gain full proof security. A good secure dedicated server would have PHP application equipped with the latest security updates that helps it stay ahead of the hackers.
You can avail the benefit of installing scripts for your site with some server hosting packages. Just like the other components, these scripts too need to be updated. You must conduct a comparative analysis of these scripts and control panel components to understand what version is being offered by your website hosting provider.
The security can be further ensured by changing passwords from time to time, installing a firewall, updating software, monitoring the server, preventing virus attacks, configuring backups and getting rid of extra services not required by your server.
What are the possible security threats to dedicated server?
You must ensure that you receive the latest versions of PHP from your web host provider. Also, he must agree to update the application as and when required. If updates are not done regularly on the browser, it becomes unable to detect the threats that could pose a challenge to the security of your server. Hence, up-to-date control panels and other components help reduce the vulnerabilities of your server.
Dedicated accounts generally come with FTP accounts. The advantage of FTP account is that it can be used for quick uploading of files on websites. However, by means of specific settings it is possible to login and run anonymous FTP accounts without passwords. If such easy access falls into wrong hands, cases of FTP accounts could turn into a security threat for your website. Unsafe login sessions are yet another problem and call for an upgraded browser to let you work in a secure environment.
Your IP and Domain name can also be sources of threats for your dedicated server. It is possible to use them to upload files and even wrongly consume your bandwidth and disk space. Since various aspects are controlled through root access to your dedicated account, it is necessary to monitor security threats associated with root access by using your control panel.
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New And Latest Technology - 5 Reasons We Have To Have It

When new technology comes out, does your heart flutter and you start to obsess about it? Don't worry, you aren't alone. There are so many new and creative technological innovations on the market these days, and it's perfectly normal to want the latest technology. Here are some of the most common reasons people are always getting the latest and greatest gadgets.
1. New technology is fun to use. The interfaces are always so pretty and streamlined and efficient, and it makes the old methods seem clunky. It's always fun to explore the brilliant ideas that have become reality and are in your hands. You will always get that little shock of surprise when you realize that the things you've always dreamed you could do are actually possible now.
2. Using the most recent technology gives you bragging rights. You feel like you're on top of your peer queue when you're the one that has the cutting edge tech and can sit in the coffee shop talking about all the new things your new device can do. You can even show off your devices and tell everyone how awesome they are.
3. Since the newest models are almost guaranteed to be thinner, shinier, has a brighter or larger screen, not only does the new technology look great, but it handles better too. This helps it fit in our pockets or purses for mobile devices and integrate more seamlessly into our homes for home technology.
4. Newer technology enables you to simplify your life in many ways by automating things you need to do and make it a lot easier to do a lot of other things. For example, mobile devices help you communicate with people and businesses from anywhere, and that makes it easier for you to use every minute of your day.
5. Most everyone gets an emotional high when they purchase new things and purchasing new tech is no different. It's fun and exciting to come home with something in a shiny new package and look forward to getting to use it in the months and years to come. In addition, we love to give technology as gifts because we know that most people will appreciate having these items.
There's a reason people stand in long lines to be the first to buy the latest technology. It's because new technology is almost always better than the older technology. Therefore, when old technology wears out and needs to be replaced or when something unlike anything before comes out, it makes sense to get the best technology possible.
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How Technology Assists Us In Developing Our Business

ByAnnant Panday
Technology in our world is the sector that is helping us all round and in business it is the most grooming and growing sector. Here information technology is the topmost growing service sector. It is providing us better services and products equipped with the latest technical tools. Whether the business is small or large the engineers advanced versions of techniques that make the process easy and productive.
Here the latest tools and techniques work as they reduce the manual intervention and provide us automated services and products. This makes the task fast and productive according to the requirement of the business process. In order to achieve and manage the increased business tasks the firm must use the enhanced IT processes and tools. It helps the firm to maintain its productivity and serve the clients with quality in their products and services. If we want to keep our clients data and information safe and secure we can use the encryption technology. This preserves the privacy of the clients as well. Differently they take the help of the companies that provide IT infrastructure support services for these purposes.
Security is another important area where information technology is playing an important role in making our information secure. It is also serving the health care sector majorly in maintaining and keeping the electronic record of patients' safe and out of the reach of mischievous users and hackers. With different antivirus programs that are constantly developed and updated with latest technologies we can protect our computer systems from various virus attacks. It is good to install a strong anti-virus program on our PC to prevent the online threats and malwares. These programs are updated time to time as it is necessary to detect the viruses which also change their formats to keep them active. We can make our data backups and can also access it from different remote location with the use data backup and recovery technologies.
Now there are various programs which are being used by the business IT support services provider. They use them to provide technical support to their clients and here another role of technology starts. The role is connecting them to their clients without going in front of them they can do text chats, video chats, data sharing and data transfer. They can access the clients' machines and can perform various troubleshooting tasks to fix the issues. All these things are possible today due to the advancements in the IT field. This is serving us with innumerous benefits in terms of growth in the financial resources, productivity and increased service quality.
Annant Panday is working as a Digital Marketing Executive in ProVal Technologies. It is providing Noc Services and Business IT support to its clients and work as their own IT department. It gives a free and relaxing atmosphere by taking charge of the technical issues proactively.

Make Money With Mobile Applications

ByMichael VK
You suddenly had the revelations that you want to create a mobile application and make money from it. Well, welcome my friends, because this article will tell you the steps and moneymaking process for all of your future mobile application dreams.
1. First you must come up with your mobile application idea and start taking the proper steps to the development process. It does not need to be intricate with a lot of detail. Frat boys have developed some of the most creative and highly purchased apps. Make sure you app works before you send it to the store for download. It must have a clean and polished look to it.
2. Promoting your app is huge and quite possibly the most important step to getting money in your pocket. Have a press release written or perhaps a digital marketing video to post on your site or Facebook. Use social media as a way to spread the word of mouth. Press releases are a huge hit for application development. Press releases can be put on Vocus, which is a digital press release site, and your application information will be dispersed to people who have sought interest in that particular category. There are a lot of ways to spread the word about your mobile application.
3. The cost for of your mobile app is up to you. If it is a simple game app I would not make it very costly. If it is a lot of fun word of mouth will spread and more people will download the game therefore racking up money on your end. Games normally cost no more than $0.99. This may not seem like a lot but look at how Angry Birds turned out. It is a worldwide phenomenon taking in lots of moolah!
4. Give your app visibility. Perhaps enter it into a contest or represent it at an event. The more people to see it the more downloads and money for you potentially.
5. Bigger isn't always better. Apps are simple, that is the whole point of them. It is to make people's life easier. Keep your app simple and creative. Quite frankly the more detailed it is the more it is going to cost you. If you use a mobile application development company to help you build your app bear in mind that it is not cheap. Developing apps are quite costly. The more complex it is the more money it costs on your end. If you are a mobile app whiz then perhaps you can develop the application yourself. There are ways to do that with app development kits.
6. And finally, to sum it all up all you need is determination, creativity, developing skills, and marketing tools.
Now that you know the proper fundamentals it takes to earn money from your creation, make it a reality!
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Tablet Touters

ByRobert Forsyth
Tablet rage captivates the world. speculate these devices will replace the desktop. While iPads, iPhones and iPods contain capabilities once reserved for desktop computers, they will never replace the desktop or laptop. In order to comfortably and effectively use applications, such as Photoshop or Final Cut Pro you need plenty of screen-estate, something a tablet cannot offer, without sacrificing its purpose.
Another problem with iOS devices is card reader and optical drive dearth. True, it is argued optical drives are a thing of the past and digital-download is the way of the future. Nonetheless, it is still painful to transfer family photo albums stored on CD-rom or transfer photo or video data directly from your camera. often fail to take the issues of drive space and expandability into consideration when making these claims.
The hard drive space on iOS devices is small. Currently, the largest hard-drive comes in at 64GB, not enough for serious video editing and on the edge photo manipulation capability. Many i device users believe the space problem will be solved with the use of the iCloud. While this sounds like the solution, the possibility of an intruder viewing personal information stored on the cloud presents security dangers.
Tablet touting voices often spark from biz-heads and the blue-collar crowd. Hence, their ergonomic view of devices is distorted when it comes to specific applications. To their credit, however, all the standard pc user needs is a computer to perform simple tasks such as surfing the internet or typing a document, which has greatly improved on Tablet devices with the recent external keyboard accessory. This new attachment makes it a perfect Mac book air replacement.
A few years ago, the MacBook Air was the perfect portable device for the plane bound business man or someone living out of their backpack. With the advent of the iPads new keyboard accessory and the new multitasking ability this has changed. Currently, the only advantage the MacBook Air has over the iPad with the keyboard accessory is its USB slot, and its SD card slot.
If the iPad 3 works in a SD card slot, the obvious choice for the on the go standard user will be the iPad. Rumors buzzing around the internet claim the new iPad will sport a Quad-Core processor, 4G and an optical screen. With these enhancements in place, iPad will have the power of the vast majority of desktops around the country.

iPhone Web Development and the Concept of Rich Mobile Apps

ByAndrew V Mark
The iPhone is the most successful mobile ever created and the launch of the new one has made several users flock to get one in their own hands. Users increasingly turn to iPhone for the best features which is available in mobile app development.
The iPhone can handle complex applications with perfect ease. Third party developers can also have a share in the pie now as the door is open for anyone to create any type of app from a simple game to a complex multi-level application leveraging the features of the iPhone. The concept of rich mobile apps and web apps has also helped users to get real-time output from their existing enterprise applications.
Apple launched the iPhone 4S with a modest upgrade over the earlier version. It has a fantastic dual-core A5 processor and also boasts of a gigabyte of RAM. The fast processor and memory now helps users to handle complex and sophisticated gaming which demand immense graphics speed.
Mobile Web Apps for the iPhone can now be accessed from your Smartphone through an in-built browser. Developers need to be sure of the type of apps that they are going to create since the apps are specific to your operating systems and its version. Additionally, one needs to choose the right deployment option which also depends on the user base and the cost savings involved. The time to market, simplicity of the app and its maintenance requirements are also of pivotal importance. Rich mobile apps are usually rated high on usability while there are many mobile web apps which are rated high on scalability and flexibility.
Rich mobile apps are found to be quite slow for time to market and the development cost is high too. One should determine the priorities first and then select the relevant deployment option.
One should also be decisive of buying a mobile app or building it internally within an organization. By building it internally, one would only be building to one's requirements. Customizations and maintenance can be done at will since you control the code. But the resultant time to market for that mobile app will be high compared to any iPhone web app purchased off the shelf.
There is also a tremendous need to identify the ROI involved in the iPhone web apps development initiative. On the benefits side, one also needs to account for both tangible and intangible returns like incremental revenue, repeat business, reduced sales cycle, improved customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.
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iPad Repair: Apple Is Telling Who Makes Their Parts (What Is An OEM Part And Why Do You Care?)

After decades of secrecy, Apple is spilling some information about who makes components for them. Some of the companies named for the majority of what is made for Apple: Intel Corp., Broadcom Corp., Amphenol Corp. and Sanyo Electric Co. Why is this important or not important for you? Before we go there, what has Apple really told the world - probably not a lot of information.
What is OEM?
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. In the case of the repair of your iPad, that would be the company that made the glass (for example) for your iPad in the first place.
Just because Apple named some names, the game still remains.
China has a population about four times the USA. As you can imagine, there are manufacturers everywhere in that population. Intel Corporation (for example) may be one of Apple's suppliers, but the bigger question is, who are Intel's subcontractors in China? It could be a very long list.
Add to that: China is famous for making good copies and bad copies of nearly everything. In other words, if you hold a replacement glass for the iPad in your hand, and it has the Apple logo on it, you have no way on this earth of knowing if it is OEM or not. All you CAN know is - does it fit properly and work properly?
Is it important to use OEM parts?
You may have seen the insurance company ads. Usually, it is an ad by an insurance company suggesting you use them because they insist your car be repaired using only OEM and not "after market" parts. They might show you a car repaired with a poorly made after market fender, and the same model repaired with the correctly fitting OEM fender. Why do they do this?
The insurance company wants you to believe that they have superior standards, and therefore it is worth paying their superior premiums.
What can you do if you can't tell if a part is OEM?
If you have your Apple device repaired by Apple, the parts will be OEM. If you have your Apple device repaired by an independent Apple device repair shop, they won't know if what the parts they use are OEM. They may tell you they are OEM. They may believe they are OEM, but there is no way for them or you to know for sure.
Here's what to do:
As in anything, there are good, great and so-so iPhone, iPad and iPod repair shops. The good independent shops use parts which fit well and work well. Those same shops offer a real warranty that covers parts and labor.
Your job is to let them know (before they work on your iPad) that you expect a part which fits perfectly, and operates perfectly - up to the standard of the original.
WARNING:
Take a few minutes while deciding where to have your iPhone, iPad or iPod fixed, to go to the review websites, and see if you can check out the repair shop you're thinking of using.
Look, yelp, Google, Yahoo and others are not perfect, by far.
A small business can be a 5 Star one day, and fall to 3 Star with a few bad reviews. We were 5 Star on yelp. One day, a very happy customer wrote a perfect review, but for whatever reason, didn't rate us as 5 Star, but did rate us as 4 Star. That great review lowered our yelp rating to 4.5 Star.
However, that doesn't mean that review websites don't matter, they do. Do your best to a feel of the flavor of the place from the reviews. Once you get to the shop, remember to make a big deal about how critical you're going to be about the repair - you'll be looking at the fit, finish, and function of the repair. Remember to make it a big deal before they do the repair.
What should you do next?
Go to our website: http://www.ArrowiPhoneRepair.com. We have a great mail-in program and we really personally care about your repair. Call or text us, and let's get your iPad, iPhone or iPod fixed fast, no matter where you are in the USA.

Using an iPad for Business - Seven Tips to Help You Increase Your Productivity and Sales Success

ByPhyllis Mikolaitis
1. The Keynote application is a WOW! You can create your presentation on your Mac or iPad. It is easy to use and not intimidating to you or your customers. There is no long learning curve to get started. You can quickly create engaging presentations with embedded photos and videos using the iPad camera or you can add music with the Apple GarageBand application. Fascinate your clients with animations. No major setup process, no need for projection equipment, just flip open the iPad and click on Keynote. Your presentations can be stored there or in the iCloud. Customers really like the presentation as they are as easy to view as brochure yet much more appealing. iPad easily fits in your hand. Navigation is easy. You can just use your finger or a stylus pen to move forward or back. I have found that I can quickly engage a customer and move my sales forward using this application. I am now importing my PowerPoint presentations into Keynote and adding creative options for greater impact.
2. You can add iDesk to easily create or show a workflow or organization chart. I also use it to create a quick sketch of a layout for an event or exhibition area. It helps me envision how things would look when arranged as I had planned. It can also help customer visualize where a product fits or how it would work in their company, including the departments affected. I also use it to quickly sketch an organization chart as a customer is talking about their company structure.
3. You can engage customers in webinar, replay a video or webinar, or search for product information on a company web site using the Safari application. As Steve Jobs said, "it is the fastest browser on Windows." It streaked past Internet Explorer in the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference in October 2007 and continues to deliver on speed. I love being able to give customers a quick response or show a vendor's product to a customer for whom I am planning an event.
4. Check out the free application called Notes to take notes during a meeting and then email them to all of the attendees at the conclusion. That streamlines the process! This application saves me time and my customers love having the notes in an instant.
5. You can also create documents including letters using an application called Pages. It is easier than MS Word and sends the document as PDF or MS Word as well as Apple pages format when you complete it. Sales reps can quickly send follow up thank you letters from their car after a sales call. That's productivity. I recently used it for my notes as I taped an interview for an internal training video.
6. There are several software packages to maintain your contact list and enable you to check notes on your last visit before making a call. Later, you can use the Maps application to locate nearby customers for efficient territory management. Some companies have created their own software to assist reps in prospecting. For one of my clients, the business case for the creation of a prospecting assistant has been extremely positive. The sales reps love it and have increased their sales using it.
7. A major manufacturing company uses proprietary software to record customer requirements during the sale and then search for marketing programs and promotional deals on the spot. This process has increased speed, efficiency, accuracy and sales results.
I suggest you give it a try. I am sure you will agree with me that there are many ways it can improve your productivity and increase your sales success.
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Tips For Marketing Your Blackberry App

ByDaniel W Dani
The world of Blackberry apps is huge! This was one of the first phones to create apps and they have a lot of classics that have been receiving downloads for a long time. Trying to put your new app into that market will take some hard work to make it to the top. Marketing you Blackberry app is a key for success. Here are some tips to get you started.
The first recommendation is becoming an alliance member. An alliance member will have a point of contact in the Blackberry App World. Becoming an alliance member will have your app regularly featured as a headline app. For example it would be a round robin sort of organization, meaning however many are featured on the one page it will change and carousel through to other alliance members applications. This is a sure thing for increasing your downloads because it will be recurring often, rather than becoming lost in Blackberry App World.
Add your name or brand to more than one app. Make a portfolio of apps so your name gets the most exposure. Of course, this can be made difficult at the start because there may not be enough money to develop numerous apps. This is a plan to keep in mind when proceeding further with app development. Large portfolios allow developers to advertise different types of apps, meaning different categories. It also makes for a larger demographic pool allowing for all different pricing.
If you want quick results, go with social media. Millions of people use the social media platforms Twitter, Facebook, and blogs. Twitter may not be the best media to take on yourself, but if you become an alliance member then you can have Blackberry tweet about your app. Another option is to follow the account of writers from your favorite tech website or blog. Tweet them about your new app and they could push in on to their followers. Facebook allows you to keep a public page where anyone can browse to "Like" your application. When a person likes your post on Facebook, you then have the option to message that person giving them more information on the app. Blogs need to be searched for and the respondent must be an active writer. Blogs provide the most valuable feedback because people feel obligated to leave their thoughts on a blog post.
Review sites are a great idea to consider, as well. Although many app reviews are not full of strong opinions and suggestions you can put your app into the App World Vendor Portal. Here in the Blackberry review center people really say whatever is on their mind.
Blackberry, RIM, and App World are here to stay, regardless of what people are saying. Market, market, market and get your app selling.
Zco Corporation is an App Marketing company offering services for Video Marketing and iPhone development.

The Mobile Marketing Trends That Are Changing Ecommerce

With a saturation of smartphones on the market more and more businesses are using a mobile marketing strategy for new innovative ways to reach customers. Smartphones have the high-end advanced functions required for mobile marketing. Smartphones can run third-party applications including merchant applications and GPS location applications. Combining smart new applications like QR Codes, mobile coupons with location-based applications are allowing the consumer to research, retrieve texts from businesses and receive local discount offers.
One of the popular mobile marketing trends is the use of QR Codes. QR Codes are an instantly recognizable code which when scanned with a smart mobile takes the user to a website which can provide videos, coupons, promotions and reviews on a particular product or merchant. Many smart mobiles like the Apple iPhone, Google's Android and the RIM BlackBerry, have the capacity to download a QR Code application which allows accessibility to the information stored in the QR Code.
Through the use of loyalty programs, merchants can send interested users mobile coupons, texts of last-minute deals, promotions and weekly ads. In a recent mobile marketing strategy merchants keep many deals under wraps until after loyalty customers have been texted the information first.
Location based services on smart mobiles allow users to receive local discount offers along with local merchant information close to the area of the user. Smartphones have GPS navigation units and also feature many GPS location applications. This was the last piece of the puzzle required for location marketing as the user shares this information.
More mobile users than ever before are texting and sharing photos through smartphone applications. First only used by business executives now smartphones have reached a younger audience which are introducing an older generation to the benefits of smartphone use. Smartphones have opened new venues for consumers. They are also reviewing and buying products, checking out coupons and group deals through their mobiles by using an enhanced shopping experience and taking advantage of mobile marketing trends. Worldwide more than half of all mobile users are smart mobile users and in the US approximately forty-three percent of all mobile users have a smartphone. There is a growing dependence on the smartphone due to its capability to perform office tasks, check email, mobile banking, make purchases, along with countless online web services and third-party applications. Along with the increased use of smartphones mobile marketing trends are continuing to be developed for smartphone users.
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iPhone Game Development - 5 Great iPhone Games For Toddlers

While pediatricians insist that children should not be exposed to technology at an early age, every parent knows that it is difficult to keep kids away from the iPhone. Any amount of 'screen time' can harm the growth of kids under the age of 2, but it is not easy to stop older kids from playing with iPhones. The best you can do is restrict the amount of time they spend on such devices; also, you can download games specifically made for toddlers.
Children older than 3 years can easily grasp the touch-based iPhone UI, and good iPhone games can help the kids learn more about the world surrounding them. As a parent, you must ensure that your kids do not spend too long playing games on the iPhone. But if you are going to allow them to play games on the iPhone, you can do worse than download the following titles:
1. Old MacDonald
iPhone game development for toddlers doesn't get better than this. Old MacDonald is a classic; it is more of an animated book with pages of interactive images and pictures. Old MacDonald is made specifically for kids who are learning how to read. It matches sounds, images and words to help kids gain a better understanding of the world they live in.
2. Animal Memory Match
There are a number of memory tiles and cards with animal pictures and animal names. The players need to match the animal names with the pictures. When they make a match, they are rewarded with funny sounds. You can switch between easy and difficult levels according to the age and intelligence of the kids.
3. Cute Math
Not many kids love Math, but most toddlers like playing games. Cute Math uses animation and different visuals to teach the concepts of addition and subtraction to toddlers. The iPhone game developer who created this game designed it specifically for very young children, and kids playing this game will instinctively learn addition and subtraction.
4. Pickin' Time
This game shows that iPhone game development has come of age. Your toddler will know all the different vegetables by sight once he has played this game for some time. The game is very simple and yet very exciting: the player chooses on vegetable, and then a number of rapid-fire pictures of vegetables flit across the screen. Your kid needs to tap the screen quickly when he sees his vegetable!
5. Vicky
iPhone game development for toddlers is not just about education: there are many games that are simply fun. Vicky is that sort of a game. Vicky is a shy and small kid who wants to impress his father who is a strong Viking chief. Vicky is traveling on a ship, and he protects the ship from bad guys by flinging them overboard!
Kevin works as an iPhone game developer for IAD, a renowned mobile game development company. IAD specializes in creating innovative games for iPhone 4 and 4S. IAD delivers first-rate iPhone game development services at economical rates.

Android Apps And Their Integration With An ERP Solution

ByAndrew V Mark
Mobile field personnel are always at wit's end when they are out in the field for their regular rounds. It is very difficult for them to first note down sales orders manually and then again update the information once they are back in their office. They have to manually enter the data again to the company ERP database. This is wastage of resource time since there is a definite time lag in the sales order update. Chances are that once the sales order is made, the personnel might realize that they are short on inventory once they are back. Additionally, sales personnel might find it hard to plan their rounds out since they are not sure of the customer's location and might end up wasting their time for every visit.
Mobile field service applications in the form of Android apps are the latest utility applications that have stormed the market. These apps can be integrated with any ERP solution so that there is a fantastic synchronization of information between the sales personnel and the company ERP database on a real-time basis.
This integration between the ERP and Android apps is aimed for simplification of operations in organizations that attach huge importance to its after-sales service for existing as well as new customers. Services constitute the pivotal indicator of success industry. Without a real-time connection to back-end business applications, field personnel are forced to use paper forms to gather information for a wide variety of transactions - and then manually enter the information into their company database, once they return back to their stationary desks. As a result, there is a definite time lag in the business processes and overall operations - delays that affect service levels, employee productivity, cash flow and overall profitability. The basic requirement of such organizations which are unable to meet customer service satisfaction levels is to facilitate quick service to its customers and maximize efficiency in the proceedings.
There are complete field service applications available for Android-enabled devices that can be easily installed, portable enough and provide a fantastic solution for reducing the lag in service for enhanced productivity. This is how the applications work. An executive logs into the mobile application and look into the service tasks/activities assigned to him. He can sort them out status-wise and priority-wise. The personnel can then plan the route for their activities through the Optimum Routing Feature and the Google Maps functionality which is integrated within the applications. The Android apps shows the real-time inventory status using different search parameters which allows the executive to update information like Activity Status too.
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App Maker Marketing Tip: Using Mobile Application to Boost SEO Visibility and Ranking

Does your business have an iPhone app or any other mobile application? If so, then you should use it as a leverage to improve your SEO efforts. There are many ways an app can help with your online presence and overall success. Find below some of these strategies:
Mobile app review sites -One of the easiest and most effective ways to leverage your application for SEO is to submit it to many different app review sites. Tech buffs, including ardent app users frequent these sites to either find new and exciting mobile apps or check feedback on a specific app before downloading it. Try to submit it to at least twenty review sites to obtain twenty new links!
Press releases -Press release submission is another great SEO technique to get more links. You can craft a press release and submit it on various PR sites for every news-worthy event about your app, such as launch, bug updates/fixes, promos, etc. Also, mobile-related news is all the rage these days. Thus, it usually gets better reception versus conventional company news and or product launches.
Article directories- To get more links, write articles related to mobile apps and have them published on countless article directories. Just make sure these are useful to readers and not just some shameless plugging about your app. Otherwise, they would just be rejected and your efforts would be futile. You may use keywords but don't overdo it, as it would sound spammy and would, again, be rejected. To get fast approval, be sure to follow the article directories' editorial guidelines.
Forum posts -Contributing in forums relevant to mobile app development is also another effective way to improve your SEO pursuits. Try answering questions from members to showcase your expertise. Forums usually allow you to put your website link as part of your signature. Like in article directory submission, you should also follow forum posting rules to not get into trouble or get banned by moderators.
Social media networks -While social networking is no doubt time-consuming, it is very useful in boosting SEO efforts. Make a Facebook page and create a social media presence for your app. Include your website links and keywords whenever possible--status updates, photo/video descriptions, etc. Like the above techniques, moderation is key.
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Will Mobile Education Replace The Classroom?

BySam Stephan
Android is not a substitute for school, yet. It is unfortunate that digital technology is incorporated least in the area it is needed most: education. However, no one had foreseen the computer would replace conventional form of learning either.
Considered more a luxurious distraction, parents raise concern about their little toddlers going to school holding a Smartphone. Alternatively, a survey revealed that a quarter of the parents plan to gift their own devices to their children, and installing educational apps into them. The medium of instruction should not be the cause to restrict learning, but rather encourage it, and android smartphones are doing exactly that. Those who let their children experiment would not deny the increased interest in learning, for instance, through a math game or a social studies quiz on the mobile OS that enhance skill and memory.
Teachers, like parents, find the open based application a challenge. Referring to the Android tablet Kindle Fire, one reviewer aptly put it this way: "Although I'm hesitant to predict that the Kindle Fire will radically change education, I do think that the popularity of this device will lead to more development of educational Android apps that are optimized for tablets."
The Android has invaded the education arena in the smartest possible way, with Android television introduced in hospitals for providing entertainment as well as education to patient. Within a span of four years, Android educational apps, either free or paid, have managed to cover a broad range of subjects from the elementary level to adult education, as well as for professional skills improvement.
Amazon Appstore and Android Market app is developed exclusively for the android platform by Google has over 400,000 active apps and more than half are free. Shapes Five Pumpkins app are flashcards designed for infants, with the option to customize it with one's own voice. Tracing ABC is a free app that teaches toddlers to write by tracing alphabets or numbers using the cursor. iStoryBooks are interactive books that can either be read aloud or heard. Besides this, there are foreign language dictionaries for the older lot, art and craft activities such as Doodledroid, educational games and quizzes, skill based tutorials such as Photoshop, science research through arXiv mobile, Google Sky Map, the ASL sign language for the hearing impaired, to name a few. Encouraging teenagers to read the newspaper is no longer a challenge. Installing the Pulse news app saves stories for reading later offline or sharing it with others. The Fortune magazine has called as "the king of apps."
A director of information technology expressed that the teaching staff need to be trained in order to keep up with technology trends and to optimize their use and thereby prevent the overuse and harmful effects such 'openness' can cause to the education system. He suggested that the staff should hold more restrictions for the younger students and for the teachers to look toward finding administrative support and collaborate with parents to properly utilize and handle access via information technology.
The apps continue to reap from the harvest. In a matter of time, classes will become condensed apps. For now, faith exists in the physical presence of teachers.
Socialjitney is an iPhone Application Development Company providing App Development services including iPhone Developers and Android developer.

Wireless Technology

It may sound Neanderthal, (and I am hesitant to admit it), but the first time I touched or had anything to do with computers and such technology was when I was twenty-three years old. I was sweaty-palmed, breathing shallowly; heart pounding and my anxiety levels were in the red. My, then, boss was taking on the megalith task of teaching me how to use a computer! At the end of my first lesson I knew what the C Drive was. I was elated. Emancipated! And it was then that a parallel technological universe opened itself up to me and swallowed me whole. Technology made itself manifest in my life. I mean, I suddenly had 'skills'.
Susan is a twenty nine-year old mother of two. She and her spouse manage a successful nucleus business with offices which they administer from home. She is up at 5am every morning, pops off to the gym, and makes sure she is back in time to wake up the kids and get them ready for the day that lies ahead. John, her husband, is tasked with getting the kids to their day-care while Susan quickly showers and gets busy with the first order of their business day. By the time John gets back business is in full swing. Susan has already sent out her first batch of e-mails, confirmed both of her meetings for the day, forwarded that ever-so-important proposal for the 'big-wigs' and is in the middle of the conference call with the importer that could change their lives.
Upon closer inspection the office seems sparse. True it has the harmonious flow of its Feng Shui design. The designer rug and art do make that understated statement. The minimalistic retro office furniture is suited to their profile but what is strikingly missing are the large fax machines and computers, laptops even, modems and the endless array of office equipment one would expect to see to make an office an office. Susan needs to leave to get to her first meeting on time. Things have run smoothly for the day so that she will be able to do her projections and reports just as she had hoped to do. She is on track. She picks up her keys, her handbag and her state of the art mobile phone. That's it. She goes to her meeting which runs without a hitch. She makes the presentation to the client and looks forward to the positive outcome from the effort that she has put into the project.
I, on the other hand, can now 'help' myself on a PC. I am no longer intimidated into a corner by Facebook or Outlook! The difference between Susan and I is that Susan has cutting edge technology that makes her cutting edge. In the past twenty odd years since I was twenty- three, (I am not at liberty to say how many odd years), I have become reliant on technology to run and administer not only my professional life but my personal one too. Susan, and I suspect you, actually inhabit the twenty-first century. Susan and I suspect you, live at a pace and under very real pressures of performing well to be able to sustain a modicum of lifestyle for yourselves and those around you. It is not enough to tap into technology as a crutch, when the use of technology at its most effective can be a support system that is not only reliable but convenient and aesthetic to boot. How much more efficient do you get than picking up your phone encased in its Bluetooth Ultra-Thin Slide-Out Wireless Keyboard that takes your office and business to where you really need it - to where you are. How simple is that?
Teri Ferreira is an accomplished linguist and writer. She is a lover and proponent of the English language. She is currently under the employ of SquirrelDirect.co.za in the portfolio of Ezine writer. She cordially invites you to visit http://www.squirreldirect.co.za/ and find yourself in a world of gizmos, gadgetry, technology and all things green. You won't know what you did without us!