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Saturday, 23 April 2016

What is UC Browser?

UC Browser is a mobile browser commonly known by the name 'UCWeb'. It is super fast and reliable browser. It is available for most of the mobile platforms like Android, Windows Phone, Java, Symbian, and iOS. This popular mobile browser is owned by Alibaba, a China-based company. It surpassed Opera, another browser for mobile platforms, with its 500 million quarterly active users mark. It supports major 11 languages.

The UC 10.1 is now released for Android based Smartphones. let us see what major changes we will see in this release, what are the new features and how to use them.

Changes and New Features

UC for Android gives you fast All-In-One web experience.It is the best browser for most of the Internet activities like browsing websites, watching videos, playing on-line games, shopping and for social media sharing. All these at the fastest speeds. The browser plays a major role when you want to get free from boring inbuilt mobile browsers. UC gives you most of the features that inbuilt browser can't. 

It has well-organized download manager which allows you to download more files simultaneously. You can continue browsing even when the download is in progress. You can pause downloads and resume it as when you wish. It is also giving you free cloud storage by which you can download directly to your cloud space and later on your memory card. It requires you to login which is a super simple thing.

You can download web pages for offline reading. This works great when you have limited Wi-Fi or Internet availability. You can see all the parts of that web page offline like images, ads and flash contents if any.

Facebook notifications

UC introduced this time a great feature called Facebook notifications. It is real time push notification and it works great. It is not available in incognito mode. Also, it is not possible to change the profile icon at the current version of the UC. You can receive push notifications even when you exit from UC web.

How to activate this feature and receive notifications? Go to Menu > Add-on > Facebook. There click on profile and enter your username and password to log in. In the phone, action center turns on the latest Facebook notifications. By going to settings page you can turn on all kinds of FB push notifications.

To log off, just click on the profile or go to FB web page. If you want to stop notifications, just turn off the things you turned on in the notification settings page.

The official FB messenger app is a heavy application. It uses lots of RAM and slows down other apps or whole mobile. The UC app is light on phone memory and smoothly work even at the background. The best option for low-end mobiles.

Features

The normal features which UC has can be pointed out as below,
  • Incognito browsing- By this you can browse the web in private mode. No history and no cache kept.
  • Custom Themes
  • Night mode
  • FB faster add-on - using this you can browse Facebook faster. 

Bug Fixes

It has major bug fixes this time. The layout has been redesigned and splash screens are now even smoother than previous.

Share your experience here or on UCweb forum. You can download APK file from Google Play Store. At UCWeb forum you can participate in an ongoing review contest to win 10 karma and Android expert model.

How To Download Videos Using Uc Browser on Android Smartphones

Here is the super tip for UC users. You can now download full online videos in your memory card and for this, you do not need any third-party software or website. 
YouTube is the most popular website for videos. But there is no official option for downloading. There are many online websites that help in this case. They can convert video and give us a download option. But it is only suitable for desktops, not for smartphones. We require a simple and direct tool that does this task quickly. Here are the steps to get started.

Download button popup on right side. Click on it to download using UC browser.

How To Download YouTube Videos Using Uc Browser


  • You have to download and install Video Downloader Add-on in your latest UC browser. 
  • This is a one-time task. So, be relaxed and install it.
  • Now go to YouTube. You can go to any video sites, but here I am focusing on YouTube only.
  • Click on the video to be downloaded and click on the play button.
  • After the page loads fully a message will pop up.
  • Click on the button to download that video at your desired location.
That's it! The only the downside of this method is the quality of video downloaded depends upon smartphone configurations. There is no option for selecting the quality of video to be downloaded.

Friday, 22 April 2016

Apple on Thursday launched second public betas of iOS 9.3.2  and OS X 10.11.5. Updates are out to registered beta testers. The release note contains all the necessary list of bug fixes made in this release.

Low power mode and night shift mode can be enabled simultaneously in this release. This will help users to read easily reducing unnecessary stress on their eyes and in increasing battery life. Before this release, if one of this option enabled the other automatically gets disabled. a lot of users demanded this feature.

Beta testers can register their name in the Apple Beta Software Program. The Apple ID can be used to participate. Participants will get all necessary information over there. Here are some frequently asked questions about the program.

Apple introduced small bug fixes in beta release.

The beta software program is a free program which lets users download and test beta releases. Anyone with a valid Apple ID can participate. After trying beta tester can give feedback through Feedback Assistant.

Thursday, 21 April 2016

Google's Chromecast was already on back order from the Google Play store, and out of stock on Amazon when it was first released. The tiny plastic electronic devicethat plugs into your television's HDMI port to beam media like Netflix from a phone, tablet, or laptopin real time generated huge enthusiasm, with some line the device, at simply $35, a game changer within the aborning field of net TV. Since then a clearer image has emerged of how precisely Chromecast works.

It's not cordless

There's a small discussion over whether or not the Chromecast qualifies as a "dongle," since it wants an external power supply. Tho' still very portable and versatile, the device needs a wire that has to either be plugged into a wall outlet or into your television's USB dock. Here's what it's like all together.
Google did mention that the device would need and external power supply, however, did not specifically emphasize the purpose. Unless the customer has a sure, newer variety of TV — and honestly, who is aware of what HDMI description their TV has? — They will find you with a wire hanging out from the tip of the electronic device.

Five things about Google Chromecast


You require an excellent Wi-Fi signal for it figure

If the wireless local area network signal in your home is not quick, the Chromecast is not for you. Since the device depends on streaming media from either a browser or apps engineered to use the Google cast API (more in a very during a bit), you are going to wish solid net.

However, it's unbelievably simple to line up

If you have got a solid connection (or thing like 4G hotspot), streaming media to your TV could be a breeze.

The android apps

So far, the chrome cast apps count includes Netflix, YouTube, and films or TV shows from the Google Play store. you'll be able to Chromecast from the net using the Chrome browser, though, reveal parades services like Amazon Instant Video, Hulu, HBO Go, Rdio, Spotify, and more. However video quality from a browser is not the greatest. However, QuickTime and Microsoft's Silver light are not compatible, that means web-based Netflix is off the table.

There is no storage

Google's Chromecast is not engineered to be a media storage. If you want to store some shows, you cannot, because there is no storage.
Priced at Rs. 3,999, Micromax unveiled its new Canvas Spark 2 smartphone in India. It will be made available exclusively on Snapdeal.

Micromax Canvas Spark 2 Plus

Micromax already promised about the launch of this smartphone at the event arranged to launch Canvas 6 and Canvas 6 Pro.

The Micromax Canvas Spark 2 Plus is designed for those who will use smartphone first time in their life. The best thing about this phone is that it comes with latest Android 6.0 Marshmellow. Micromax is first time giving its users the flavor of Marshmellow through their devices.

The colors to choose are Metallic Grey, Copper Gold, and Champagne Gold. The design is best at this price range.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone has a 5-inch FWVGA display. It is about 480 x 854 pixels touchscreen. It is fueled by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor. It comes with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of inbuilt storage. it has 5 MP camera at the rear side and 2 MP selfie camera at the front. It is powered by a 2000 mAh battery.

Wednesday, 20 April 2016

CCleaner is the best award winning PC cleaning utility software. The Developer Periform is known for Softwares like Defraggler and Recuva. It is just fantastic. An essential, safe, light and powerful tool that really enhances Windows. By using it you get cleaner, safer and faster PC. You will get more professional and premium options free with this software.

Requirements

The installation of CCleaner requires 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7 / XP64 / Vista64 / Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 as the OS.


Courtesy: flickr.com

How to download CCleaner

The first method is to download and install. To download Click here. A download starts automatically, if not click on 'Start Download' button. After download, install it by double-clicking it. Click Run when asked 'do you want to run or save this file?’ If above link is not working download CCleaner from Filehippo. Filehippo always provides the latest version. You can see download button at the top right corner of the webpage.

The second method is to download and start using it directly without any installation. Download Portable CCleaner. If this link is not working, try http://ccleaner-portable.en.softonic.com.

For Android users, it is available on Google Play. With just a few clicks with a simple and intuitive UI, your Android becomes really faster.
Changelogs

  • Improved Google Chrome 36 cleaning and start-up management.
  • Improved Firefox browsing cache cleaning.
  • Added Repair option to uninstall tool.
  • Improved 64-bit build architecture on Windows 7 and 8.
  • Improved Startup Item tool compatibility.
  • Added Teamviewer, Microsoft One Drive, Real VNC 5, Tag & Rename and Tango cleaning.
  • Minor GUI Improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.

Variants

There is three variants viz. free, professional and professional plus. Professional variant cost you $24.9 and Professional plus will cost you $39.95 as of today. They accept Visa, PaPal and Master cards.

Pros and cons

It is free to use but if used over the limits it can cause trouble with your PC. Its interface is very simple and easy to use.

Saturday, 16 April 2016

Have you ever wished an easy, complete, bootable backup of your disc drive? Have you ever wished to upgrade to a bigger HD drive with lowest trouble and without reinstalling your OS and all of your applications? Then Carbon Copy Cloner(CCC) is the tool for you!

CCC makes these tasks easy by harnessing the OS power engineered into Mackintosh OS X. additionally to the options that CCC has provided in the past, version two offers synchronization of the source and target further as scheduled backup tasks. Currently you'll be able to setup a daily backup regimen that happens in the background, although you're not logged in!

Version two additionally offers enhancements for lab administrators, as well as the choice to run pre and post flight shell scripts, the power to switch the list of things to be removed at the end of a clone, and therefore the ability to form a disk image on the fly.

Backup software

Even if you are backing up your Macintosh using time machine or another technique, you will eventually get to clone your HD as well. Cloning produces a precise duplicate of your HD, bootable from your Macintosh.

Features

  • A Better Bootable Backup.
  • Smarter & faster. 
  • Convenient.
  • Simple interface.
To try these features CCC is giving a 30-days free trial period before you actually purchase it. 

Support

You can get support by visiting their official website bombich.com. there you will find online documentation consisting everything from installation requirement to troubleshoot tips after installing. Also you are provided with a FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions) about Carbon Copy Cloner.

If you have purchased a license and forgot the code, then you can retrieve it from their website, under 'Contact' tab.

Saturday, 2 April 2016

For Smartphone user's battery drainage is one of the big problems. We keep on searching tips and tricks about how to improve our devices battery. If you are reading this, then surely you have a problem with your device's battery. Today you will learn what battery Calibration is and how to do it in a safe way.

Table of contents:

  1. What does it mean to calibrate a smartphone?
  2. How to calibrate battery?

Let's go directly to the topic.

What does it mean to calibrate a smartphone?

If you find your device charges very fast (like 100% in one to two hours) and also ends up rapidly, then you have a battery calibration problem. This problem goes on repeating unless you do something it required. The reasons for miscalibration of battery may be several. But after calibrating it, we can expect best battery life out of your device.

How to calibrate battery?

There are two ways. Let's first know how we can do it without root access.

For this you should download and install Current Widget: Battery Monitor app from Play Store. The app shows the mAh level of battery. Just charge your device until you reach the total milliampere amount indicated. After reaching the level unplug the charger and turn off your device and turn it on again. It will show full battery 100% charged. Your tablet is successfully calibrated.

Another method is time consuming, but if above method does not work, you should try this or just try with rooted device option. Turn your tab on and charge it for 8 to 10 hours. After charging it, turn it off by unplugging it. Again, charge it for some hours (1-2 hours). Now unplug charger and turn it on and wait for some time. Again turn it off and charge it for an hour. Now you can use your tab by turning it on. Now battery life should be a lot better.

Now let's discuss how we can do it with root access. This method is quite simple and fast. You have to root your device first. Now download Battery Calibration app by NeMa from play store. The app comes free. Now when the battery drains say up to 15% plug it and charge until it shows 100% battery. Open Battery Calibration app and press 'Battery Calibration button'. You can now unplug your tab and use it.

Friday, 1 April 2016

The SplashID password manager is back with an updated version of SplashID Safe 7.0 for Windows with new options. The recreate is as straightforward to figure as the other password manager. The SplashID Safe 7.0 helps you to recollect your toughest passwords, usernames and vital personal information so you'll be able to access quicker results for your skilled work.

You'll be able to generate new passwords, develop a lot of advanced ones, modify passwords from time to time, use the power of pattern primarily based passwords for safer use and store your formal knowledge and far a lot of. You'll be able to get all this at a really smallest worth convenient and designed for professionals such as you. The recreate permits you to simply set your knowledge between your windows phone and laptop, so your knowledge remains safe all the time beneath your eyes.

SplashID for andoid




Optimistic options and clear problem free operation and management of private information quite simply makes it one in the entire reliable best password manager app. If you're able to combat with SplashID Safe 7.0, you will scan a number of its options and reviews below for far better understanding of its operation.

What's new

Firstly, it is important to the users who are upgrading that they backup their information, before upgrading if required. Rectified a problem wherever adds button wasn't accessible on tablet devices in landscape mode.

For Android users

The app is available for Apple iOS (iPhone,iPad,iPod Touch). For Android users, you can get it from Google store.

Advantages

  • Manages passwords safe and private information. 
  • Local-only, Wi-Fi-sync, and cloud-sync choices. 
  • Non-obligatory swipe-style login. 
  • Will add a reminder to entries. 
  • Will attach file to entries. Can auto-fill net logins. 
  • Stores several forms of information.
  • SplashID provides varied mobile tools, as well as apps for the iPad, iPhone and android mobile phones that Will synchronise with the desktop versions.

Disadvantages

  • No automatic password capture. 
  • Restricted import ability. 
  • Supports net soul Internet. 
  • Far-out secret generator will produce unusable non-ASCII passwords. 
  • All item sorts use fourteen information fields whether or not required or not.
Although this password manager could be capable information that may save volumes of data in an organised manner, it lacks automation tools, and its internet login tools are restricted.