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Thursday, July 26, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Comprehensive Tips To Using Your Galaxy S3
Being a high-end device and one of the biggest Smartphones ever launched, the Samsung Galaxy s3 is one that is nothing less than Amazing. Anyone who gets their hands on the device is sure to enjoy an exciting software package meant to complement the unique and powerful hardware. It is important therefore that you understand the most basic things that can make your experience with the device a marvelous one. For one, the phone does not fall short of customizations by the manufacturer although they are all default and may not be what you really prefer. So to start off, here are some things you may want to consider;
#1: Organizing Your Samsung Galaxy S3 Apps
There are plenty of applications that come pre-installed on the phone and all of which may/may not be of useful to you. If you find some irrelevant ones, you will have the option to hide so that they don’t fill your app menu for no reason. Whichever app you want to hide, you just have to long tap on it and haul it to the where there is ‘App Info’ and select the option to disable. This can be repeated on all the apps that are not of much use but in case you discover a use for one of them, the process can be reverted by going to the Settings where you have Application Manger and enable the specific app.
#2: Securing Your Samsung Galaxy S3
Before we even get to the boundless things you can do with the phone and its enormous storage, we need to make sure the phone is safe protected. Emails, pictures, texts, videos and other forms of data are your personal stuff and should not be access without your permission. In order to make the phone yours and yours only, you will have to consider three options; the start screen, encryption and remote functions.
Start Screen: By checking the settings of your phone and choosing the Security option, you will see the screen lock option where you can define your preferred lock type. There is face unlock option along with the traditional PIN alternative.
Encryption: For files that you have saved on the device, this is the best way to ensure that no one without the password gets access to them. This covers everything on the phone including the SD card and is quite a long process so you will have to be patient for it finish successfully. You will still need to tap the settings and proceed to Security option and choose ‘Encrypt Device’
Remote Functions: These is a feature that is backed up by the manufacturer and will give you the convenience of getting locating you phone if lost and allow remote wipe of data. He option to enable Remote Controls is available in the settings menu but will necessitate you to sign up for a Samsung Account to track your device on the manufacturer’s website.
#3: The Phone’s Lock Screen Customization
When you crave for convenience of access, the phone has a variety of shortcut options such as apps and widgets which you can use for fast access. These will however be made possible at the expense of the Start screen security option I mention above, you should therefore make you option worth it. If your conscience weighs more on this option then you will be able to set it via the settings, under security once you select ‘Lock Screen Options’.
#4: Samsung’s Newest Feature – S Voice
This is a handy feature for speaking to your Samsung Galaxy S3 and is quite smart to recognize whatever you will tell it. The PA services of the feature enable you to speak commands at the phone while it snappily puts them to action. You will need to befriend your personal assistant before everything work out smooth; you will need therefore to hit the home key on the phone twice successively and utter “What Can I Say?” to get a detailed list of possible commands. You may also use the S Voice settings to get more customization options.
#5: Galaxy S3 Data Monitor
This marvel of a phone also grants you the opportunity to enjoy your limited carrier data plan with peace of mind because it monitors your usage for you. From the Settings menu, you will get the Data Usage option and once you select it you will be able to set a limit, the billing rate and probable notification.
#6: Custom Alerts on the Smartphone
Other than the traditional customization of tones for alerts, the Samsung Galaxy S3 also allows you to define vibration alerts to your taste. You will get this option by checking out the Settings menu and selecting ‘Device Vibration’ under Sounds. Your rate of tapping will define the vibration pattern and once you are satisfied, you will have to save the option as the default for it to take effect.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 has many more features that you can play with to make the phone suitable for you taste. For information you can check out the Samsung Website or the phone’s manual for other handy details.
#1: Organizing Your Samsung Galaxy S3 Apps
There are plenty of applications that come pre-installed on the phone and all of which may/may not be of useful to you. If you find some irrelevant ones, you will have the option to hide so that they don’t fill your app menu for no reason. Whichever app you want to hide, you just have to long tap on it and haul it to the where there is ‘App Info’ and select the option to disable. This can be repeated on all the apps that are not of much use but in case you discover a use for one of them, the process can be reverted by going to the Settings where you have Application Manger and enable the specific app.
#2: Securing Your Samsung Galaxy S3
Before we even get to the boundless things you can do with the phone and its enormous storage, we need to make sure the phone is safe protected. Emails, pictures, texts, videos and other forms of data are your personal stuff and should not be access without your permission. In order to make the phone yours and yours only, you will have to consider three options; the start screen, encryption and remote functions.
Start Screen: By checking the settings of your phone and choosing the Security option, you will see the screen lock option where you can define your preferred lock type. There is face unlock option along with the traditional PIN alternative.
Encryption: For files that you have saved on the device, this is the best way to ensure that no one without the password gets access to them. This covers everything on the phone including the SD card and is quite a long process so you will have to be patient for it finish successfully. You will still need to tap the settings and proceed to Security option and choose ‘Encrypt Device’
Remote Functions: These is a feature that is backed up by the manufacturer and will give you the convenience of getting locating you phone if lost and allow remote wipe of data. He option to enable Remote Controls is available in the settings menu but will necessitate you to sign up for a Samsung Account to track your device on the manufacturer’s website.
#3: The Phone’s Lock Screen Customization
When you crave for convenience of access, the phone has a variety of shortcut options such as apps and widgets which you can use for fast access. These will however be made possible at the expense of the Start screen security option I mention above, you should therefore make you option worth it. If your conscience weighs more on this option then you will be able to set it via the settings, under security once you select ‘Lock Screen Options’.
#4: Samsung’s Newest Feature – S Voice
This is a handy feature for speaking to your Samsung Galaxy S3 and is quite smart to recognize whatever you will tell it. The PA services of the feature enable you to speak commands at the phone while it snappily puts them to action. You will need to befriend your personal assistant before everything work out smooth; you will need therefore to hit the home key on the phone twice successively and utter “What Can I Say?” to get a detailed list of possible commands. You may also use the S Voice settings to get more customization options.
#5: Galaxy S3 Data Monitor
This marvel of a phone also grants you the opportunity to enjoy your limited carrier data plan with peace of mind because it monitors your usage for you. From the Settings menu, you will get the Data Usage option and once you select it you will be able to set a limit, the billing rate and probable notification.
#6: Custom Alerts on the Smartphone
Other than the traditional customization of tones for alerts, the Samsung Galaxy S3 also allows you to define vibration alerts to your taste. You will get this option by checking out the Settings menu and selecting ‘Device Vibration’ under Sounds. Your rate of tapping will define the vibration pattern and once you are satisfied, you will have to save the option as the default for it to take effect.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 has many more features that you can play with to make the phone suitable for you taste. For information you can check out the Samsung Website or the phone’s manual for other handy details.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Realistic Approach to Getting Twitter Followers
Twitter is miles behind Facebook in terms of ‘active audience’ but with numbers around 100 million; no one can argue that it has a very large family. If you are on twitter for the right reasons (social) you will surely be interested in followers, if you know what I mean. You may follow as many people as you possibly can but if your tweets are only visible on your TL (I mean TimeLine), you will most likely not enjoy tweeting. In as much as Twitter is a social platform and every user is allowed the freedom to tweet whatever they want, tweets about meals have never been the kind to attract followers. Value in tweets is the main source of interest for tweet buddy loyalty.
There are many other factors that contribute to significant following including your bio which revolves around creating a relevant inkling to other users. This is just basic because it’s what you would do if anyone is asking you to follow them. It is therefore important that you detail your account with the right information (probably the most relevant and interesting facts) to give people reason to follow you. Some of the basic things you should be keen about when reviewing you bio include you:
Being real
Your bio needs to be welcoming and personalized to make you look like a humorous person who anybody would easily want to associate with. The best way to do this is ensure that there is something about you, i.e. your name and probably where you are located in the planet. Humour is very significant to bringing out the real you, but you will also have to have to write about things you do in real life such as hobbies and preferences. The depth of the information you provide will be all up to you although I would not advise putting up personal details.
Having an Avatar
There is a common avoidance for ‘tweeties’ who use the egg as their profile picture and mainly because it show their lack of interest in the site. This means that failing to include a picture on your profile will make people mistake you for a spammer or a sadist. A picture will go a long way in representing your social character even if it is just an object you relate to. NOTE: In the long run, it would be best to avoid certain extremes.
Being Fun
When you list your interests, you are telling people what kind of person you are and the kind of stuff they should expect from you. You need therefore not tell about prospects which you never talk about in your tweets. You should build your bio around what you really are or what intentions you have and stick to them. Do not contradict yourself! If you are in it for business, use keywords, if its purely personal just be natural.
It is important that you do not lie just to get a large following because followers are not permanent and can shortlist you pretty easily. These tips can therefore be useful for successfully making friends which I recommend if you really are genuine and maybe even follow me (@GamerVick) while at it!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Ways to Safeguard Your Privacy on the iPhone/iPad
Smartphone presence in the world is ever increasing and they ever getting more affordable and more relevant in our daily activities. The more these devices are put to use, the more data they collect and therefore everybody’s concern is to ensure their data is protected. There is so much that can be accessed on the go using the iPhone and iPad for example; contacts, emails, media, just to mention a few. The convenience of such easy access however makes it difficult to secure.
# General
There are however, some very handy apps that you can use to ensure your data is kept or from other people rather such as Find My iPhone. The app can be used to deactivate your device if in the wrong hands but not after wiping all data remotely which is pretty much comforting.
# Basic
It is important to ensure that your iPhone or iPad has a pass code to prevent unauthorized access before waking the device from sleep mode. This is basic for protecting the device from the wrong hands.
# Personal Data
Whenever you hand out your device to friends or technicians, you will probably have to let them have access to the some content. There is confidential information however that you may not want them to touch and that is where Secure Folder comes in handy. The app lets you secure areas where you store vital data which you can protect using a code; it works ideally for notes, photos, addresses and videos with support for passwords, card numbers and bookmarks.
# Contacts
More than often, attacks on Smartphones target the address book because of the ‘value’ of the contact information. A great solution to securing the address book is Contacts Pro, which is effective in creating a private list which is not visible on the standard. From the app, you can see all the contacts or customize your view. You should note however that there is no auto-import and you will have to make the list individually.
These are great iPad/iPhone apps which have their own private boxes or areas rather where unauthorized access can be prevented using set passwords or codes. The information is aimed at helping you better manage your data and enjoy peace of mind when your device is not in your hands. You can share more ideas...
You can get an iPhone or iPad from Orange Kenya and probably various other carriers and retailers.
Tags: iPhone, iPad, Smartphone, apps, Privacy, Password, Data
# General
There are however, some very handy apps that you can use to ensure your data is kept or from other people rather such as Find My iPhone. The app can be used to deactivate your device if in the wrong hands but not after wiping all data remotely which is pretty much comforting.
# Basic
It is important to ensure that your iPhone or iPad has a pass code to prevent unauthorized access before waking the device from sleep mode. This is basic for protecting the device from the wrong hands.
# Personal Data
Whenever you hand out your device to friends or technicians, you will probably have to let them have access to the some content. There is confidential information however that you may not want them to touch and that is where Secure Folder comes in handy. The app lets you secure areas where you store vital data which you can protect using a code; it works ideally for notes, photos, addresses and videos with support for passwords, card numbers and bookmarks.
# Contacts
More than often, attacks on Smartphones target the address book because of the ‘value’ of the contact information. A great solution to securing the address book is Contacts Pro, which is effective in creating a private list which is not visible on the standard. From the app, you can see all the contacts or customize your view. You should note however that there is no auto-import and you will have to make the list individually.
These are great iPad/iPhone apps which have their own private boxes or areas rather where unauthorized access can be prevented using set passwords or codes. The information is aimed at helping you better manage your data and enjoy peace of mind when your device is not in your hands. You can share more ideas...
You can get an iPhone or iPad from Orange Kenya and probably various other carriers and retailers.
Tags: iPhone, iPad, Smartphone, apps, Privacy, Password, Data
How to Customize Your Windows 7 and Vista Firewall for Better Control
PC users all over the world understand the convenience Microsoft Security Essentials has to offer in terms of providing basic protection. There are however those who just do not bother about the basics and turn to third-party alternatives for their security. It is important however to note that there are great programs that can boost MSEs’ performance and make it customizable for more secure options. A good example of such a program is TinyWall.
Once you install the program and run it on your machine; it gets installed to the system tray and is visible as an icon with an orange wall and a globe. The first configuration the program does to your computer is block internet access to all programs (almost all). Nonetheless, you can enable web access by white listing programs that you want to connect. The available whitelist options are by window and by executable files but all the same navigation through the PC is must.
To get better control of your PC, you may need to select Manage to get more options on exceptions and details about notifications. The program has nice mode feature to enable you change the access privileges to ‘permitted’ or ‘denied’ while it can also learn how your system is run automatically for more effectiveness; this is a feature that has to be enabled.
This can be a great option for loyal fans of MSE in Windows 7 and Vista as it offers more control of the system.
Tags: windows 7, Windows Vista, Tinywall, Miscrosoft Security Essentials, Firewall
Once you install the program and run it on your machine; it gets installed to the system tray and is visible as an icon with an orange wall and a globe. The first configuration the program does to your computer is block internet access to all programs (almost all). Nonetheless, you can enable web access by white listing programs that you want to connect. The available whitelist options are by window and by executable files but all the same navigation through the PC is must.
To get better control of your PC, you may need to select Manage to get more options on exceptions and details about notifications. The program has nice mode feature to enable you change the access privileges to ‘permitted’ or ‘denied’ while it can also learn how your system is run automatically for more effectiveness; this is a feature that has to be enabled.
This can be a great option for loyal fans of MSE in Windows 7 and Vista as it offers more control of the system.
Tags: windows 7, Windows Vista, Tinywall, Miscrosoft Security Essentials, Firewall
Saturday, July 21, 2012
How Best To Take Notes On Your Android Smartphone
Android is a great Operating System mostly for its dominance in the market today and for the fact that it is well stocked with useful apps and games. One of the great benefits of running android is the ability to multitask which gives you the power to running several applications without having to reopen them. The convenience of using and android running Smartphone however is limited in that you can only use one application at a time (in the foreground to be specific). This ideally means that you are only accorded the power to switch to your minimised application while the current open one replaces it in minimized mode. When you need to research on the go, switching between the web and a notepad to put down points can wear you out.
The consistent efforts of developers for the android market have given rise to a great application that finds a solution to this tiny problem. Hovernote is a notepad application that does exactly as its name suggests, Hover or rather Hang over your running application. This makes is easy to read content from a web browser or any other application while you take your notes. This is an optimal application for tablet users, but the application works on all android devices so you can use even on a smallish screen of a Smartphone. When running any application and decide you want to take note of your discovery, you can access Hovernote from the notification area and start typing right away.
The app is flexible so that you can resize or move it around to reveal hidden reading areas and in the case of tablets, you can open more than one notepad. The application can be closed by tapping the menu and then the X sign. Saving content you have typed is also made easy in that you can share to Gmail, Google Drive, Dropbox or any other services you use.
The consistent efforts of developers for the android market have given rise to a great application that finds a solution to this tiny problem. Hovernote is a notepad application that does exactly as its name suggests, Hover or rather Hang over your running application. This makes is easy to read content from a web browser or any other application while you take your notes. This is an optimal application for tablet users, but the application works on all android devices so you can use even on a smallish screen of a Smartphone. When running any application and decide you want to take note of your discovery, you can access Hovernote from the notification area and start typing right away.
The app is flexible so that you can resize or move it around to reveal hidden reading areas and in the case of tablets, you can open more than one notepad. The application can be closed by tapping the menu and then the X sign. Saving content you have typed is also made easy in that you can share to Gmail, Google Drive, Dropbox or any other services you use.
Friday, July 20, 2012
How to Deal With Eye Strain Especially in Dark Rooms
Technology has brought a plethora of options by which people can enjoy multimedia content be it in form of the most craved for HD TVs or portable Tablets, Laptops and Smartphones. The human eye however has not been able to ‘evolve’ to the pace of technological innovation. This has hence been the cause of various eye problems for resulting from extended periods of enjoying the ever-interesting eye candy. Many people may realize that their eyes starts to hurt after some time spent watching content on screens.
It is important to understand that this is a common problem affecting many people and if you are a victim, your first reaction should be to consult an eye doctor. Once they do a check up and establish that your eyes are okay then the problem must be the screen or presumably the habit. In most instances, eye strain may develop when watching content from small and bright displays while in a dark room. The darkness in the room makes the irises to expand in order to collect as much light as possible (which is actually their work). Since the display(s) take a tiny percentage of the whole field of view, there is little effect on the irises expansion. The light being radiated form the screen therefore hits the eyes tenfold and may result in eye and head aches. The effects are furthermore linked to fatigue of the eyes which is rarely connected to the body.
In this case, and from a non-doctor’s perspective, the best relief is to check the settings of the display you are using and adjusting the brightness. The default settings in most cases are set for day-usage and therefore are not suitable for dark rooms. Reducing the light emission will make it easier on your eyes thus better to watch. TVs have better control features such as backlight control and contrast balance which effectively work to lower the total light being outputted.
The other solution to this problem is to leave the lights in the room on. This comes as a second option for obvious reasons; most people like to watch movies in the dark. For bloggers and writers on the other hand, this might just be the first step. If this is not possible for some reason, it can be a great idea to invest in lamp that can be placed behind the display. This balances the light in the room and makes it more tolerable for your eyes. Other than these, you can also invest on a bigger screen or maybe a projector for a much more increased field of view.
Tags: Vision, Display, Remedy, Darkness
It is important to understand that this is a common problem affecting many people and if you are a victim, your first reaction should be to consult an eye doctor. Once they do a check up and establish that your eyes are okay then the problem must be the screen or presumably the habit. In most instances, eye strain may develop when watching content from small and bright displays while in a dark room. The darkness in the room makes the irises to expand in order to collect as much light as possible (which is actually their work). Since the display(s) take a tiny percentage of the whole field of view, there is little effect on the irises expansion. The light being radiated form the screen therefore hits the eyes tenfold and may result in eye and head aches. The effects are furthermore linked to fatigue of the eyes which is rarely connected to the body.
In this case, and from a non-doctor’s perspective, the best relief is to check the settings of the display you are using and adjusting the brightness. The default settings in most cases are set for day-usage and therefore are not suitable for dark rooms. Reducing the light emission will make it easier on your eyes thus better to watch. TVs have better control features such as backlight control and contrast balance which effectively work to lower the total light being outputted.
The other solution to this problem is to leave the lights in the room on. This comes as a second option for obvious reasons; most people like to watch movies in the dark. For bloggers and writers on the other hand, this might just be the first step. If this is not possible for some reason, it can be a great idea to invest in lamp that can be placed behind the display. This balances the light in the room and makes it more tolerable for your eyes. Other than these, you can also invest on a bigger screen or maybe a projector for a much more increased field of view.
Tags: Vision, Display, Remedy, Darkness
This is Where It All Starts
This may sound cliché but its faith that has seen many great prospects reach great heights. I believe ambition is always rewarding and will strive to put my all to achieve my goals and serve my arguably relevant purpose to inform everybody in the World (especially in my lovely Country – Kenya).
I am Victor, and All I do id Win (not bragging)... but that’s just my humour. I Blog, I write, I Video Game, I Socialize on almost all networks, I Study, I Like Travelling and like to share ideas. Please do the take note of the last point and share with me your thoughts...Below. Otherwise, I professionally write as a freelancer and would appreciate any clients who want me to serve them.
My aim in blogging is to make the world a better place (if I really can do that!), by providing relevant information about stuff that you do ever so often. I will dwell mostly on technology but I believe, since it’s my blog, I can sway a little bit at times. All what I wish you keep in mind is that I will be as relevant as possible. Get prepped for an exciting journey in my footsteps –not that am leading you – just that I’m concerned about you....Let’s get Blogging.
Tags; Blogging, Kenya, Tech, Ambition, Beginning,
I am Victor, and All I do id Win (not bragging)... but that’s just my humour. I Blog, I write, I Video Game, I Socialize on almost all networks, I Study, I Like Travelling and like to share ideas. Please do the take note of the last point and share with me your thoughts...Below. Otherwise, I professionally write as a freelancer and would appreciate any clients who want me to serve them.
My aim in blogging is to make the world a better place (if I really can do that!), by providing relevant information about stuff that you do ever so often. I will dwell mostly on technology but I believe, since it’s my blog, I can sway a little bit at times. All what I wish you keep in mind is that I will be as relevant as possible. Get prepped for an exciting journey in my footsteps –not that am leading you – just that I’m concerned about you....Let’s get Blogging.
Tags; Blogging, Kenya, Tech, Ambition, Beginning,
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