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NASA lost an unencrypted laptop in car!


A Halloween October 13 2012, unencrypted NASA laptop stolen from an employee locked in a vehicle which contains unsecured personal data (Personal Identifier Information) on large number of people. However, it was password protected but not encrypted.

Unfortunately, password protected will prevent Operating System booting but all you have to do attach the hard drive to USB already booted system, and you have full access to the drive.
This was not first time as the organisation lost yet another unencrypted laptop back in March 2012 which containing sensitive data including a number of codes for international space station, names, GPAs, addresses, emails, etc.

Last but not least, the organisation issued direct order on 21st November 2012 prohibited a removal of computers from any NASA facility unless whole disk “Hard Drive” encrypted is enabled or all sensitive file individually encrypted.
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Note: If you reading this article and you have sensitive data in your laptop, remember to encrypt your data or encrypt individual necessary files in advance. .
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Adblock Plus for Android

We all do certainly love our gadgets and other free stuff. But it is annoying when you download free applications but you have to live with adds that comes with at the bottom/top of your device. However, we found a decent truly free app for Android users as this is Open Source - Adblock Plus, if you want to download this app please use the link provided for you. In addition to this, there is a browser version and if you would like to know more please see below video.

Please leave your comments below and stay tuned, there is more to come.
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The Origin of Computer Mouse

“Do you know that the computer mouse you are actually using now was called “mouse” because  of the cord?”
“The computer mouse was invented by an American inventor named Douglas Carl Engelbart. The idea of the mouse started with his thoughts of finding way for people to interact with the computer screen. According to him, their team’s early ideas are having a big heavy tracking ball that looks like a cannonball, a different gadgets with pivot that moves around, a light panel and a joystick that when you wiggle will allow you to steer things. In the end, the mouse was invented. The first mouse looked like a wooden shell with two metals. The mouse was first called x-y position indicator, then nicknamed mouse by one of Engelbert’s team mate. They were hoping that it would get a decent name once they released it to the world, apparently it did not and was called Mouse until now.”


Source: http://pctechnotes.com/computer-trivia-5-the-origin-of-computer-mouse/
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The First Laptop


“Do you know that even before the first laptop is born, there are similar ideas that been brought by different people?”

“One of the most notable was the concept of  Alan Kay, The Dynabook concept. But the first ever true laptop or portable computer available commercially was the Osborne 1 in 1981 that is under the CP/M operating system. Although it is a bit too far from what we call laptop today and it cannot be used using batteries, it created a high impact as it was the first portable computer that professionals can take with them. Its a size of a portable sewing machine and  allowed to be carried on aircrafts. There are also some claims that the Xerox Note Taker was the first portable computer however, only 10 prototype were released that made it unofficial.”


Source: http://pctechnotes.com/computer-trivia-7-the-first-laptop/
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ENIAC, The First General-Purpose Electronic Computer



“The first general-purpose electronic computer was a turing-complete digital computer known as ENIAC or Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer was invented by John Presper Eckert and John Mauchly at the University of Pennsylvania. The construction of ENIAC began in 1943 and last until 1946. ENIAC  measured around 8x3x100 feet had 1,500 relays, 7,200 crystal diodes, 17,468 vacuum tubes, 10,000 capacitors, 7 0,000 resistors, and 5 million hand-soldered joints, and consumed 150 KW of power. Its speed was a thousand times than other electro-mechanical machines. It was designed for the purpose of calculating artillery firing tables for the US Army’s Ballistic Research Laboratory and was programmed to solve different computing problems.”

Source: http://pctechnotes.com/computer-trivia-1-eniac-the-first-general-purpose-electronic-computer/
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The Origin of the QWERTY Keyboard

“Do you know that the computer keyboard you are using right now began with the invention of the typewriter? The transition of the typewriter into computer keyboard was made possible by some technological development. Computer keyboard is also known as “The QWERTY keyboard”. It was invented by American inventor , Christopher Sholes.”

“The early computer keyboard was either a teletype machines or keypunches, and it includes a lot of electromechanical steps to be able to transmit data between keyboard and computer that slowed the process. Around late 70′s until now, all computers already been using electronic keyboards and VDTs. But the computer keyboard owes it original layout to Christopher Sholes, the inventor of the QWERTY keyboard.”

Source: http://pctechnotes.com/computer-trivia-3-the-origin-of-the-qwerty-keyboard/
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15 Fun Facts: Hilarious Computer Trivia


1.  It took the radio 38 years and the television only 13, but the internet reached 50 million users in only 4 years.
2. The computer mouse was invented by Doug Engelbart in 1963. It was made out of wood (weird, huh).
3. In 2009 the average number of Internet transactions per second was 2,000. The total number of goods sold was worth $60 billion.
4. Early hard disks in personal computers held only 20 MB of data and cost around $800. In 2010 you could get a 2 GB flash drive for around $8. This implies that there is a 100-fold reduction in the price and a 100-fold increase in storage capacity.
5. Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, the first female admiral in the US Navy is also known in the computer world for creating the popular programming language COBOL. She also came up with the term ‘debugging’ after removing a moth from a computer.The farmer in the Dell
6. The computing power in today’s cell phones is much higher than the processing power of all the computers in the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander that put 2 men on the moon.
7. The two main components in IT (Information Technology) are hardware and software. But there is also a lesser known ‘grey’ component. This is the software that is stored in hardware and cannot be modified easily. It is known as ‘firmware’.
8. There are over 20 billion web pages on the internet, and that number is rapidly growing every day. Also, there are over 2 billion internet users worldwide at present.
9. RIM (the BlackBerry operating system company) co-CEO and cofounder Mike Lazaridis dropped out of college to start his own company. He did so after reading Microsoft’s founder, Bill Gates’, book.
10. The first hard disk drive was created in 1979 by Seagate. Its capacity was a whopping (not) 5 MB.Delete cookies?
11. HP, Google, Microsoft, and Apple have one thing in common – apart from the obvious that they are IT companies. They were all started in garages.
12. The 12 engineers at IBM that developed the IBM PC had a code name – “The Dirty Dozen”.
13. The first and still the oldest domain name to be registered is Symbolics.com, it was created on March 15th, 1985.
14. Most Central Processing Units (CPU’s) are sold as a bit slower than they actually run. By over-clocking them you can get them to run faster – for free.
15. The first micro-processor was the 4004, Intel had originally designed it for a calculator and no one had any idea to what it would lead.

Source: http://www.sandiegopchelp.com/15-fun-facts-computer-trivia/


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Epson HX-20


The Epson HX-20 (also known as the HC-20) is generally regarded as the first laptop computer, announced in November 1981, although first sold widely in 1983. Hailed by BusinessWeek magazine as the “fourth revolution in personal computing”, it is generally considered both the first notebook and handheld computer.


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epson_HX-20

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How to boost Windows 8 performance

Have you just updated to Windows 8? Had you expected your new OS to be smooth and fast just as Windows 7? Yes, the Windows 8 is now what you had expected. With the new OS and the new UI, there are a lot of bugs and disappointments. The Metro UI may be breath-taking but it is also very demanding. Though the system requirements of Windows 8 as just like what was found in Windows 7, your system may not handle all the threads and processes your new OS performs.
The first reason Windows 8 doesn't run properly in your computer is the lack of system requirements. If you have got some bucks, do invest it in upgrading your PC. Go and buy a new PC which has a touchscreen to make the best out of your Windows 8 operating system. Windows 8 is a lot of fun when you have a touch-screen desktop or laptop.
If you think you meet all the requirement to run Windows 8 without lags, there are things you need to consider. Windows 8 is a completely new platform so you can expect it to have some lags which will of course be removed by Windows update itself. If that is the case all you can do is wait for the update to roll in. Do frequently check for system updates. Make sure Automatic update is turned on your Windows 8. Also, you can check the Microsoft website and download updates manually if you find specific problem in your new OS.
There are several bugs that are reported by users running Windows 8 but many of them were found due to users own lack of skills. so, make sure you have installed or updated to Windows 8 properly without any errors. Also, you experience a lot of unusual problems, you can simply install a fresh copy of Windows 8 in your computer. Make sure your disc is not corrupt and your hard-disk is virus free as even Windows 8 is prone to viruses. Just like in earlier version of Windows, remove unnecessary files and uninstall unrequired applications from your computer. 
The next thing you can do is download and use free registry cleaner such as RegCleaner which may look simple but does it work pretty well. You can download it here for free. One more more, there may be some applications which is causing problems in your computer. For instance, there are many applications which are not compatible with Windows 8. They may be causing the slow downs of your computer. If you have seen a recent slow down, just uninstall the program you have just installed and check for the program update which is made for Windows 8.
If you follow the above listed guidelines, you will have Windows 8 running smooth in your PC.Thank you for reading my post.Stay tuned and stay updated. Do send comments and suggestions down below. You can also catch me on my Facebook page.
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NTC launches WiMax Service in Nepal

NTC has released WiMax Service in Nepal where the users can enjoy high speed Internet from their home as well as their offices. This is a good service for those  who don't have NTC telephone line in Nepal. The new WiMax service doesn't need NTC line in your home in order to use this service. This technology can be useful for people of villages where there is no access of telephone lines. 
Currently, NTC is installing WiMax towers in Kathmandu as its initial project. Once the installation is done, NTC plans to continue this project and provide this facility to people of Pokhara. Once the installation is complete, you can enjoy your fast broadband Internet without any hassle . No wires, no cables. All you need is a Wi-Max installed adaptor which is pre-installed in many of the laptops. However, you will need to make sure that you are in near the range of tower which is providing the WiMax service.At present  WiMAX service is available in Kathmandu (around 5km-10km from our Data Center). You can test the signal strength first before you apply. The setup and activation of this service is very easy.

 WiMax technology may seem unreliable to many of you but it is in fact as reliable as your ADSL connection. NTC has stated this project to make sure that there is stable Internet throught the 75 districts of the country. 
For fellow readers who want to use this technology, do wait for a bit to be notified on how well WiMax technology works. Bookmark this page for further information about WiMax introduced by NTC.

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Nexus 7 Vs SmartQ X7

SmartQ X7 is a 7 inch tablet which looks like a big brother of Nexus 7 which comes in 249$ for 16GB model but has much more to offer. In fact, SmartQ X7 has everything that you wish Nexus 7 had. That includes Rear Facing Camera, Micro-SD Card Slot and Mini- HDMI out port. That's not all, this device also has in-built FM transmitter that Nexus 7 doesn't have. Here are the key features of the all new SmartQ X7:
  • 7" IPS Screen with 800X1280 resolution
  • 16GB inbuilt storage with Micro-SD card slot
  • Built-In FM Transmitter
  • 2MP rear camera
  • 2MP Front facing Camera
  • 2GB RAM
  • 4,200 mAh battery
  • HDMI out port
  • Android 4.1 out of the box
  • Dual Core TI OMAP44701.5GHz processor
  • 10-point capacitive touch screen
  • Bluetooth 3.0+EDR
  • GPS
The specs sound pretty good,doesn't it? But how does it really stand in front of Nexus 7 who has won everyone's heart. Packing all these goodies, SmartQ X7 costs 50$ more than Nexus 7 and it costs around 20$ more including shipping. The specs sound good on paper but we really don't know if this device is as fluid as Nexus 7 and how durable this device really is. Also, be aware that this device doesn't get direct software support from Google as Nexus 7 does. We don't know how is the customer support is either. Nexus 7 already runs Android 4.2 JellyBean.

Also, upon close look, we have come to find out that SmartQ X7 doesn't have NFC which is found in the Nexus 7. Lack of NFC can be deciding factor for many of us on whether to buy which of these two tablets. For now, I would recommend you to stick to Nexus 7 as we all know everything about it and it has all you need. Remember that Nexus 7 is made by Asus and has got brilliant build quality.So, for now Nexus 7 is a clear winner.If you are thinking of buying a 7" tablet, you should obviously go for Nexus 7.
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HTC Droid DNA : Retina Display Killer

HTC Droid DNA is the latest flagship of HTC. This is the first worldwide phone to have a 1080p resolution screen in a 5 inch screen. Having such high resolution, the texts look extremely clear with no pixel separation  The HTC Droid DNA has ultra high pixel density of 442ppi. iPhone 5's retina display is nothing in front of this beast.
Other then its super high resolution screen, everything is just as you can expect in a high-end Android smartphone it has a 8-MP rear facing camera and a 2.1 M front facing camera both capable of shooting 1080p HD videos. It has got a quad-core Krait processor clocked at 1.5 GHz and Adrena 320 GPU. Just to make multi-tasking better,the beast is packed with 2GB of RAM. The only section where you will be dissatisfied with Droid DNA is storage option.This beast comes with only 16 GB of internal storage where only 11 GB is user available. That's not the main problem. The main problem is that it doesn't any sport any kind of storage expansion slots( Micro-SD). That's very disappointing,isn't it? What's more? There is no removable battery. This device has a 2020 mAh Battery which looks decent for this beast. We can expect 1 day full usage with a charge. Hopefully, the Super LCD 3 doesn't consume much of the battery.I don't know what is wrong with HTC but they seem to make one or the other mistake with each and every smartphone they manufacture. 
HTC Droid DNA comes with Sense 4+ UI which is really impressive. This device comes with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) out of the box and future update Android 4.2 on the way. This device can be charged wirelessly like the Nokia Lumia 920 and some other smartphones which is pretty cool feature to have.Looking design wise, HTC Droid DNA looks absolutely beautiful. The bezels are much less and the screen is mind-blowing. The performance of this beast is very impressive as well. The benchmarks revealed that it outperforms most of the high-end Android available right now. This is a Verizon exclusive phone. You can expect a similar international version to be released soon. 

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Christmas: Best time to buy in Gadgets

It's Christmas and everyone knows it. But, the fun part is, it is the same time when you get all those discounts and offs.  I don't know much about other things but gadgets surely get huge discounts during Christmas. Visit Amazon or Ebay today to find out all the goodies with huge discount notices today. 
There are some websites like Cnet and Engadget which has Christmas Gift Guide section where you can find all the best gadgets which are now available in discount. From laptops to smartphones, you can find anything you want  but only $'s cheaper! This doesn't happen often, so buy all you want right now. Here are the list of things that you can expect to get for cheap during Christmas:
  • Televisions
  • Camera and Video Recorder
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • Laptops and Desktops
  • Gaming Consoles
  • Printers and Peripherals
  • Audio System and Accessories
  • Home Theater
  • Car Tech
  • Bags and Cases
  • Docking System
Stay updated and check sites frequently for hot deals as most of them don't last for much. This is the best time for you to buy gadgets.So, don't miss the opportunity.
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Is Windows Phone 8 better than Android?

Windows Phone 8 which was released by Microsoft some months back may be one of the best mobile OS available right now. But the real question is, Is it better then Android? Can windows phone outsmart Android which is the king of mobile OS right now? Let's find out.
Windows phone 8 comes with a lot of new features which were missing in Windows phone 7, 7.5 and 7.8 finally,all the limitations are now removed.The key features of Windows Phone 8 are as follows:

  • Multi-core processor support 
  • Multiple screen resolution support 
  • Clean UI with distinctive design 
  • DirectX graphics support 
  • MS Office mobile pre-installed 
  • Social integration easy access 
  • Cloud services (SkyDrive, Windows Live, Xbox Live) 
  • Wireless sync of multimedia content (all data) 
  • microSD card supprt 
  • USB Mass Storage mode via cable 
  • Multi-tasking much easier 
  • Video codes such as DivX/XviD video support 
  • Bing Maps Integration 
  • Children's corner 
  • Data Sense 
  • Amazing JavaScript performance 
  • NFC support 
  • Bluetooth file transfer
There are plenty of new features, aren't there? Well, there are tons which we have yet not taken notice of. Windows Phone 8 really looks like awesome and may take over Android some day.To be honest, Windows Phone 8 is not still as good as Android . There are still a lot of things missing  For instance, there are no shortcut option from lock-screen, no widgets and stuffs like that. The only place from where you can get your applications is the Windows Store. 3rd party applications from other sites doesn't seem to work.

Windows Phone is getting great day by day. But, on the other hand, Android is getting much more better. Android 4.2 Jelly Bean 4.2 offers multi-user account which is great for tablet users. The face unlock feature is also very cool. This feature now works perfectly with the liveliness check option. The max supported resolution of Android 4.2 is much higher than that of Windows Phone 8 as well.
So, for now Android is still better than Windows. However, if you are bored with the Android layout and the same old widgets, you can give Windows Phone a try. They are not bad either. The only thing you will miss is the big application library and some minor things like music equalizers, no voice assistant,etc.So, that's it for now. Also, there is no file manager in Windows Phone as there is in Android.
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Aakash 2: A 7inch tablet for 20$ [Cheapest 7 inch tablet ever]

Yes, you heard me right. A 7 inch tablet just for 20$(Rs.1,130). It is lunched today in India by the Indian President. Made for students, this may be the best tablet for those who can't afford expensive tablets. This is Aakash 2 which is the predecessor of Aakash 1 which was unveiled last year in India itself.
The key features of this tablet are as follows:
  • 7" Display
  • 1GHz Cortex A-8 Processor
  •  512 MB of RAM
  • 4GB Flash Memory
  • Front Facing VGA camera
  • Android 4.0 Ice-Cream Sandwich
  • 3 Hrs Battery Life 
  • Built-In WiFi
This may not be the best tablet around but is the best for its price. Although, they are selling it for 20$ for the students, they plan to sell it for around 80$ in international market. The manufacturing company also stated that it comes then Rs.2,236(around 42$) to make 1 Aakash 2 tablet. This tablet is released on the occasion of Education day and is mainly targeted for students. 
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Why future mobiles won't have Micro-SD card slot

None of the Apple product have any kind of expansion slot for storage expansion. Then, came Google with its Nexus branding which too didn't offer expansion slots. HTC devices used to offer Micro-SD card slots in their handsets but looks like HTC too is getting tired of SD cards and is trying hard to get it off their devices. Neither HTC One X or the One X+ offer Micro-SD card expansion slot. It now looks like Micro-SD card slots are going to extinct in the near future. You can expect Samsung Galaxy S4 to come out in the market without any kind of expansion slot. Blackberry devices are also rumored to come without any kind of expansion slots of any kind. 
So, the biggest question is, Why have smartphone manufacturers decided to make devices without expansion slot of any kind. The answer is very simple. To make money. Some of you may be confused but yes, it's the money they are after. If you ask how, I have got a very simple explanation for you.
32GB Micro-SD card costs 20$.
16GB iPhone 5 costs 649$ ; 32GB iPhone 5 costs 749$
           Price difference: 100$ for just 16GB!!!
For instance, if iPhone 5 had expansion slot, people would buy 16GB model for 649$ and buy 32GB card for 20$ and get 48GB iPhone 5 for just 669$. See the difference in there. Apple started it and now everyone is following. If anyone is getting fooled, it's us. So, let us all protest against Micro-SD card removal from Smartphones and get what we pay for.
Don't be surprised if you see every company come up with smartphones with larger internal storage and no expansion slots. People will be at serious loss if this trend continues. Also, think about all the cards manufacturing companies.What will they do? Let us all wake up and realize the fact.
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How technology has changed the World

The world has surely changes a lot in just a few years. The life people are living right now is way different than the life people  used to live some years back. And if there's something responsible for this change, it's technology.
Technology has surely changed the world. It has also changed or thoughts about gadgets and other technological stuffs. Technology is that one thing that has been evolving each and every day making life of people simpler and easier. Technology  is something that everyone is fond of. Doesn't mater if it's a 5 year old boy or a 60 year old man,. everyone is interested int technology  Technology has changed the way we look at out lives. Technology has brought a drastic change in your life.
In our parents time, the term "Luxury" referred to Gold, Silver, acres of land they owned. But now, the most luxurious products are "Gadgets" or technological innovations. Technology has become everything for people. You want to decorate your house, you go for a big 65" led TV. You love music, you go and get a 5.1 Woofer which gives enough bass to shake the whole building. What you have describes your class. Anyone today wants to stay updated. No matter who you are, you will need to know about technology if you don't want to be called a fool.
Technology has inspired a lot of us including me. So, let us all stay updated and know about gadgets @ Gadgetneed.
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Best Place to Repair and Modify your Ps3 and other Gaming Console [Nepal]

When it comes to gaming, Nepalese don't stand back. Doesn't matter what is the age of the person, 10 or 50, everyone here is interested in gaming. As PC games are not that reliable and full of lags, people now a days prefer gaming consoles(XBox 360, PS2, PS3, PSP, PS Vita, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U) rather than PC gaming.
Even if we don't have authorized distributor of gaming consoles in Nepal, there are several places where you can go and have your Gaming Console fixed. The best place to treat your gaming console is Bishal Bazaar,1st floor. You can get every kind of gaming solution in there. The full floor is meant for gaming console dealing. If you want to buy a new Gaming Console, that's the right place for you. There are several things you can do with your gaming console other than getting it fixed  You can upgrade your gaming console with latest accessories like PS Move for PS3 and XBox Kinetic for XBox 360. You can also get peripherals for you Nintendo Wii and PS Vita. Also, if you want your Gaming Console to be hacked with the latest cfw(custom Firmware), you can do it there. Also, most of the shops offer you will varieties of games which can be both bought in a DVD,Blu-Ray Disc and can be installed in your Hard disk or your memory card.
(Notice: Recommendation: You need to buy genuine disk first. Only then, load up your game in the hard-disk or the memory card. Even game developers need to earn money.) 
If you cannot buy genuine peripherals, some branded Chinese peripherals are also available int the 1st floor itself which comes with 6 month warranty. From downgrading to upgrading your gaming console, you can do all in Bishal Bazaar. If you have got any kind of gaming console do visit Bishal Bazaar at least once to make the best out of your gaming  console.
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Christmas Shopping :Nexus 7 [The Best 7 Inch Tablet]

Asus Google Nexus 7 has become one of the hottest tablet available now and one of the best selling 7" tablet of all time. This tablet is just priced right for the customers to buy. This tablet has just what customers look while buying a tablet. Priced at only 199$ for a 16GB model, it has a high-end specification that you would have expected in a 400$ at least  The beast powering this device is a nVidia Tegra 3 Quad-Core processor clocked at 1.3GHz. Also, Nexus 7 features 1GB of RAM with a high resolution screen. This the the best gift you can give to anyone during Christmas ( or keep it with yourself !)
The key features of Nexus 7 are listed below.
The specification of Asus Google Nexus 7 is as follows :
* Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
* 7.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD 
*Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen with 16M colors
* Quad-core 1.3 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 Cortex-A9
* Nvidia GeForce 12-core GPU
* 1GB RAM
* 16 or 32GB internal storage (no micro-SD card slot)
* 1.2 MP front camera, no rear camera
* Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB, NFC
* Dimensions: 198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm
* Weight: 340g
* Chrome Browser
* Li-Ion 4325 mAh battery
The screen of Nexus 7 is very sharp and the pixel density is so high that there is no way you are going to see pixels in your screen even if you keep your eyes very close the the screen of your Nexus 7. This quad-core beast is powerful enough to run all the power demanding games and applications with ease.

Nexus 7 runs on Android 4.1 Jellybean (4.2 on the way) which makes this device smooth with no lags or what-so-ever. The stock Android looks very good in this device and there is easy access of settings and customization right from your home-screen. The Widgets look better than ever. Talking about security, you can have face unlock feature which is pretty cool. The other cool feature of this device is that it is NFC integrated. Just touch two NFC powered device and your data gets transferred in no time. Cool, isn't it?
This is the best time for you to get this tablet. As Christmas is just round the corner, some online retailers are selling Nexus 7 32GB for just 229$. And that's the best deal you can imagine of. So, if you want to buy it for cheap, do follow the link provided below.
This is it people. If you face got the bucks, go get your Nexus 7 right now. Buy it and I guarantee that you won't regret. Thank you for reading my post. Stay tuned and stay updated. Do send suggestions and comments down below! 

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Will HTC ever rise again?

HTC was and is a legend. It's that smartphone manufacturing company to come up with the first real smartphone. It was the same manufacturer to come up with Windows OS in a phone. HTC Sense, that is the best Android UI we had and have ever seen. HTC took Android to the next level. It made amazing phones with extraordinary features. But now, things are slowly changing. After each quarter, all we can see in the reports HTC publishes is loss. HTC smartphones sales is going down rapidly. The sales as well as profit is nowhere near like what it was 3 years back. It's not that HTC now a days is not making a good smartphone, they make awesome phones but there is always something missing in HTC products. For instance, HTC One X didn't have Micro-SD Card Slot or the Removable Battery and people went after Samsung Galaxy S3. Then, after months they come up with HTC One X+ woth 64GB of internal storage just to figure out that it's too late.
Last year, something similar had happened. HTC came out with their 2011's top flagship "HTC Sensation" which had a serious death grip issue and had a horrible front-facing camera which made people buy Samsung Galaxy S2. The battery in HTC Sensation wasn't good either. Samsung and all the smartphone manufacturer play it smart. HTC doesn't quite get it.
When HTC's smartphone comes out in the market first, it isn't very polished making the phone buggy and slow. Later, they send out firmware updates to improve the speed of the phone but by then people will already have taken replacement for their phone. HTC tries to hard to please the phone carriers like AT&T, Sprint and Verizon and don't care much about the consumers. Also, HTC doesn't advertise its product well. This is the cause why HTC is falling down and not being able to get up. If this is what is most likely to happen in the near future, HTC is going to be history.
HTC, however, if wants to get back where it was 2 years ago, there is no stopping this Taiwanese Company. There are still millions of HTC fans around the world who would be more than happy to be back. People still have faith in HTC and know it can master the Android territory. It's just that HTC is having a bad time now and will shine sometime after. Let us all wish HTC comes up with something good for us in the near future. May HTC rise and deliver us the best. And,yes, HTC will rise and will touch the sky.
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Price of Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy S3 was a very successful flagship from Samsung even in Nepal. From its overwhelming response, we have now got a new Galaxy in the market and it's the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. This smartphone is targeted for people who don't have very high budget and for those who don't want to have very big phone in their pockets. So, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is a mid-end Android Smartphone which comes with a 4" display having resolution of  480 X 800 pixels. On the back of the device, you will find a 5 MP camera with single LED flash capable of 720p HD Video recording. This devices comes with Android 4.0 Jelly Bean pre-installed. The processor powering this device is a 1GHz dual core processor. It has similar physical appearance as that of Samsung Galaxy S3.
The key features of Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is as follows:
  • 4” Super AMOLED WVGA display
  • Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
  • 1GHz dual-core processor
  • 8GB Internal storage
  • 5 megapixel camera and LED flash
  • VGA front facing camera
  • 3G (no 4G/LTE)
  • Bluetooth
  • NFC
  • 1500mAh battery
  • Measures 121.55mm x 63mm x 9.85 mm
  • Weighs 111.5 grams
  • Camera 720p HD Video Recording
Price of Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini in Nepal is Rs.36,000*.
*price may vary in while buying from certain stores.
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Will iPad Mini 2 have iPad 4th generation resolution and Retina Display?

iPad Mini 1 isn't out yet properly and the rumours of the iPad Mini 2 has already been published in many of the sites. There are very few chances of the rumours to come true as Apple has to undergo full revision of the product and also see what their competitors have in their shelves. Some rumours state iPad Mini 2 will feature a quad core processor and some even say that iPad Mini 2 will be able to GSM call via SIM Card and the list goes on and on. There are even some leaked photos but they look too ugly to be true.  But one rumour is sure to appear true. Yes, you are right, I am talking about the Retina Display. 
iPad Mini 2 without any doubt will feature a high resolution Retina Display screen. That change will come because iPad Mini 1 is highly criticized for its low resolution screen Also , the iPad Mini 2 will have the same screen resolution as that of iPad 3rd and 4th generation.  The reason why Apple will be giving it the same resolution is that if they come up with different resolution, the developers will again have to do some work with their apps and many application will not optimized for the iPad Mini 2 leaving behind empty spaces in your screen. We have seen such issues earlier in iPhone 5 as well. Apple is well known for revising its product well and iPad Mini will be no exception. We have seen most of the Apple products advertised with "Retina Display" and iPad Mini 2 will follow the same line-up. That surely will happen.
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Does a 5 inch screen need 1080p resolution with 440ppi?

5 years ago it was a great thing to see a 40" TV with a 720p HD resolution. That was a lot of resolution for a TV to have. Then, slowly we got to see 1080p Full HD (1920X1080) resolution which was just too amazing for the eyes.  People had never seen such sharp image in a TV before. From that time, TV was not just a TV. It became a luxury product which people who buy the make their living room look better.
Coming back to the topic, even Mobile Phones now boast higher resolution. First, it was nHD then qHD and then 720p HD and some of the phones like HTC Butterfly J, rumoured HTC Droid DNA and Sharp Aquos SH930W have full 1080p HD screen in them with 440ppi. It was Ok to see a 720p HD screen in mobiles like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC One X but 1080p is way too higher than what our eyes need. Even on a 5 inch screen that is too much of pixels. 720p or 1080p, it wouldn't make a difference to our eyes. The text and the images or the videos make look sharp but that essentially doesn't mean we need 1080p HD resolution in a 5 inch device. That's the answer. No, a 5" smartphone or any other device with Super LCD 3 doesn't need a 5" screen with 1080p Full HD resolution. 
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Windows 8 : Is it good enough?

The wait is over. Windows 8 is officially out and as always people have a lot of expectations from it. The Windows 8 looks quite attractive to the eye and also has many features that will lure you to get it. But is it worth upgrading to Windows 8 from Windows 7 or any other OS you have been using?Let's find out.
Windows 8 is the latest operating system from Microsoft. This is the fusion of Windows 7 and Windows RT.This OS may be the most powerful operating system available right now. With all those live tiles and great backward compatibility feature , this may be the operating system of your choice  If you already have Windows 7, then you might as well not upgrade to Windows 8 because it has very less new things to offer and costs a lot for upgrade. If money is not a problem for you, you should obviously go for this Operating system. Although Apple advertises it's OS X Mountain Lion to be the most advanced Operating System, Windows 8 beats it with ease. The key features of Windows 8 are as follows:


  • Support for both x86 PCs and ARM tablets
  • Touch-centric, Tiles-based User Interface (UI)
  • Snap Multi-tasking
  • Much easier Windows 8 Control Panel
  • Web Navigation by Touch
  • Two Touch Keyboards
  • Enhanced Copy Experience
  • Native USB 3.0 Support
  • Better Support for Multiple Monitors
  • Better Graphics Hardware Acceleration
  • Metro UI
  • Microsoft Account Integration
  • Fast Boot Time
  • SkyDrive Integration
  • New Task Manager
  • Improved Malware Protection
These are only some of new features of Windows 8. A lot of them are yet to be revealed. Windows 8 is truly is really great. Its touch screen interface is also truly  awesome. While many people had assumed it to be a flop launch just as Vista had turn out to be, I guess they were wrong. Millions have already upgraded to Windows 8 and counting. Windows 8 is the future of Computer OS. So, go and get your copy.
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Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 - 16 GB - Titan Grey

Spesifikasi | review | Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100  | handphone Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 Titan Grey | harga ponsel | Samsung Galaxy Note II terbaru harga murah | kelebihan kekurangan
Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 - 16 GB - Titan Grey. Diperkenalkan sejak tanggal 9 September 2012 silam di Dallas, Amerika Serikat, Galaxy Note II N7100 hadir sebagai penerus kesuksesan pendahulunya, Galaxy Note N7000. Dengan layar lebih luas namun dengan bobot yang lebih ringan dari Galaxy Note pertama, apa sajakah fitur yang ditawarkan oleh ponsel yang hadir dengan warna Ceramic White dan Titan Grey ini?

Performa dan Kemampuan: Samsung Galaksi Note II hadir dengan Prosesor Quad-core Cortex-A9 milik Samsung dengan chipset Exynos 4412 berkecepatan 1.6 GHz diperkuat oleh GPU Mali-400MP dan sudah dioptimalisasi untuk bekerja pada jaringan LTE. Diembani dengan RAM sebesar 2GB dan memori internal 16 GB Galaxy Note II mampu mendukung memori eksternal hingga 32 GB.

Galaxy Note II merupakan smartphone pertama keluaran Samsung yang rilis menggunakan versi Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Versi terbaru ini diyakini memberikan tampilan grafis yang lebih memukau serta servis Google Now yang dapat diupgrade. Selain itu Galaxy Note II juga didesain dengan SAFE (Security, Accessibility, Flexibility dan Efficiency) yang berarti telah memiliki tambahan fitur pengaman untuk melindungi data serta komunikasi yang sensitif.

Penampang layarnya memiliki luas 5.5 inci beresolusi 720 x 1280 piksel dengan teknologi layar sentuh HD Super AMOLED kapasitif yang memiliki rasio 16:9 standar untuk menyaksikan video HD. Layar berkedalaman 16 juta warna ini juga telah dilindungi oleh Corning Gorilla Glass 2 agar tahan terhadap goresan.

Baterai dengan kekuatan 3.100 mAh mampu bertahan stand-by hingga 980 jam serta talktime hingga 35 jam. Baterai ini juga memiliki ukuran yang lebih besar dari baterai Galaxy Note sebelumnya. Walaupun baterainya memiliki ukuran lebih besar, namun Galaxy Note II berbobot lebih ringan. Bezel atau frame pada layar juga dibuat lebih tipis untuk mengakomodir layar yang lebih besar.

Kreativitas Tanpa Batas: Bintang utama pada Galaxy Note II akan kemampuannya dalam menciptakan serta mengkolaborasikan adalah S Pen yang kini telah didesain ulang untuk lebih meningkatkan presisi serta penulisan yang alami dengan bentuk yang semakin ergonomis agar lebih nyaman saat digunakan. S Pen dalam seri baru ini mampu menangkap sensor 1.024 tingkat tekanan, empat kali lebih tinggi daripada S Pen pada Galaxy Note edisi pertama.

Saat S Pen dikeluarkan dari slot-nya, Galaxy Note II secara otomatis menyalakan halaman baru yang hanya membutuhkan pengoperasian cukup dengan satu sentuhan. Bagi Anda yang seringkali kehilangan barang-barang berukuran kecil, tidak perlu khawatir akan kehilangan S Pen. Dalam Galaxy Note II ini, S Pen telah dilengkapi dengan fitur alarm yang akan muncul saat pengguna lupa memasukkan kembali S Pen ke dalam slot-nya.

Kemampuan S Pen yang telah ditingkatkan membuatnya lebih mudah digunakan untuk mendapatkan inspirasi dan informasi secara cepat. Selain itu Anda juga dapat menggabungkan tulisan tangan dengan beragam konten digital lain yang terdapat pada layar, sebagai contoh menambahkan acara pada kalender hanya dengan menulis detil acara langsung pada hari yang Anda inginkan. Dapat juga digunakan untuk menambahkan catatan tambahan pada email.

Memilih dan atau memotong gambar serta tulisan atau konten lainnya memiliki pengalaman yang sama seperti saat Anda menggunakan mouse. Saat tombol sisi S Pen ditekan, S Pen dengan pintarnya mengetahui kalau pengguna ingin memilih suatu konten dari layar. Potong, tandai atau salin konten yang Anda temukan ke aplikasi lain dengan mudah. Fitur Kunci dari S Pen:
Beberapa fitur kunci yang tersemat pada S Pen terbaru diantaranya adalah:
Easy Clip - memudahkan Anda untuk menandai atau memindahkan konten apapun dari layar Galaxy Note II untuk disimpan, dibagikan atau disalin.

Air View - memungkinkan Anda untuk melihat preview dari email, kalender, foto atau video tanpa harus membuka fitur tersebut. Tidak hanya itu, situs pun dapat Anda lihat previewnya tanpa harus membukanya.

Quick Command - akan langsung mengaktifkan aplikasi dan layanan yang sering digunakan oleh pengguna seperti mengirim email, menelepon atau mencari lokasi yang sudah didaftarkan di awal.

Idea Sketch - memberikan kemudahan bagi Anda untuk menambahkan ilustrasi dengan menuliskan kata kunci pada S Note, yang nantinya akan memberikan gambar-gambar ilustrasi sesuai dengan kata kunci yang dimaksud.

Photo Notes - membuat Anda mampu menuliskan catatan pada bagian belakang foto digital yang Anda ambil.

Multitasking
Galaxy Note II menaikkan standar kinerja multitasking ke level yang lebih tinggi dengan memberikan pengalaman multitasking yang sebenarnya seperti membuka beberapa jendela dalam satu layar termasuk video beresolusi HD. Fitur multitasking yang dimiliki Galaxy Note II termasuk:

Popup Note - yang mampu membuat pengguna membuka S Note langsung sebagai halaman pop-up untuk menuliskan catatan saat menerima panggilan telepon, memeriksa email atau menonton video.

Popup Video - memberikan pengalaman yang lebih luas dari sekedar 'Popup Play'. Saat pengguna menonton video, hanya dengan sentuhan satu tombol, video yang sedang disaksikan akan menjadi halaman pop-up dan akan terus berputar sementara Anda membuka aplikasi lain di bawah video tersebut seperti membuka peramban, email, kalender, atau membuat pesan teks.

Popup Browser - membuka jendela peramban baru saat pengguna meng-klik tautan di dalam email.

Galaxy Note II juga memiliki fitur populer yang dimiliki oleh Samsung Galaxy S III diantaranya:

S Beam - tempelkan bagian belakang Galaxy Note II Anda dengan perangkat yang memiliki fitur S Beam lainnya untuk saling bertukar file atau dokumen berukuran besar hanya dalam hitungan detik tanpa menggunakan jaringan data melainkan dengan NFC dan Wi-Fi Direct.

Share Shot - memudahkan berbagi gambar yang diambil dengan kamera 8 MP Galaxy Note II ke ponsel lain dengan jarak hingga 61 meter.

Burst Shot/Best Shot - tangkap multi-foto hanya dengan sekali tekan tanpa jeda dan pilih foto dengan warna, pencahayaan dan tingkat kejernihan optimal dari rekomendasi Best Shot.

AllShare Cast dan GroupCast - fitur ini telah ditingkatkan pada Galaxy Note II. Bagikan berbagai konten premium seperti video, permainan mobile, film, dan acara televisi melalui Samsung Media Hub secara nirkabel dengan jajaran Samsung Smart TV, laptop, tablet dan perangkat elektronik lainnya.

Spesifikasi of Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 - 16 GB - Titan Grey
SKU SA848EL39IAAANID-42127
Ukuran (L x W x H cm) 8.05 x 0.94 x 15.11 cm
Berat (kg) 0.182 kg
Warna Titan Grey
Tipe N7100
Fitur Tampilan HD|Gorilla Glass
Fitur GSM|FM Player|Music Player|Primary Camera|Email|Touchscreen|GPS|Secondary Camera|HD |SD Card|Li-Ion|MP3|Internet Ready
Highlights (Bullets)
  • 5.5" HD sAMOLED
  • Android OS 4.1
  • 8 MP Kamera
Garansi produk 1 Tahun Garansi Servis dan Spare-part
Input USB
Output 3.5mm jack|USB
Koneksi Nirkabel 3G|4G|Bluetooth|EDGE|Near Field Communication (NFC)|WiFi
Kamera Ya
Kamera Belakang 8 MP
Kamera Depan 1.9 MP
USB Port Ya
Resolusi Layar 720 x 1280
Tipe Baterai Li-Ion
Kapasitas Baterai 3100 mAh
Built in Flash Ya, LED
Built in Memory 2 GB RAM
Tipe Memory Card microSD
Fitur Kamera Lainnya Geotagging
Kedalaman Warna 16 juta warna
Versi Sistem Operasi Android OS v4.1
SIM Single SIM
Kapasitas Penyimpanan 16 GB
Kecepatan Processor 1.6 GHz
Waktu Bicara Hingga 16 jam
Waktu Siaga Hingga 890 jam
Tipe Processor Quad-core Cortex-A9
Sistem Operasi Android
harganya sekitar RP 7.349.000 pada bulan november 2012
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Funniest iPhone 5 parody

iPhone 5 is surely a very good smartphone. Good things are often talked about and made fun of. So, here is the funniest iPhone 5 parody available in Youtube. Really, it's too funny.Have a look. The Video is posted below.
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Is iPad Mini better than Nexus 7?

iPad Mini which was criticized badly at it's launch for its low resolution screen and for using  last year's specification might not be as bad as you think. To be honest, it is the best 7 inch (though iPad Mini is 7.9") available right now. You may be thinking  I have forgot about its main competitor, the Nexus 7 which is much more powerful than the iPad Mini. But that is not the case. Nexus 7 sure has better specification on paper but that advantage is not seen while using the tablet itself. The raw processing power of Nexus 7 while comparing the power of iPad Mini is honestly negligible. Although iPad Mini has a dual-core 1GHz A5 processor with only 512MB of RAM, it is just as fast as Nexus 7 which uses nVidia Tegra 3 Quad-Core Processor clocked at 1.3GHz and 1GB of RAM. You can see the comparison yourself in the Youtube Videos (you will find many). The only place where iPad remains behind is the low screen resolution and less ppi.
Yes, iPad Mini is much more better than Nexus 7 but you will have to keep in mind that it also costs way more. The iPad Mini has better construction with better material and is more stronger than Nexus 7. iPad Mini had survived the drop test(if not fully) but Nexus 7 was in such a condition that it couldn't be used at all after the drop test performed by Android Authority. One more reason for you to chose iPad Mini is that it has a 5MP rear camera capable of 1080p HD Video recording. That sure is a wow factor for many of us. The other thing is that iPad Mini is more tablet optimized than Nexus 7. iPad Mini is slimmer and lighter. iPad Mini, thus is the best 7 inch tablet so far.
iPad Mini is better than Nexus 7, no doubt about that. But you should also consider the price difference. If you are looking for a great tablet and don't care about the budget, iPad Mini is the one for you. If you are looking for a budget Tablet, nothing can be better than Nexus 7.
Stay tuned and stay updated. Do send suggestions and comments below. Thank you for reading my post.

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Earthquake(5.7 Magnitude) hit Kathmandu and other Parts of Nepal today

An earthquake hit Kathmandu and many other parts of the country today. The earthquake that hit today is not as powerful as that experienced several months ago. However, it is expected to have done damage in several places. The death toll till now is 0 is hopefully will remain the same. The main place(epicentre) where the earthquake hit is Tibet. Some areas of China are also affectd by the Earthquake. The Epicentre is 136 KM away from the capital(Kathmandu). The impact was not very high. The Earthquake that struck today is of 5.7 magnitude. No damage is reported so far.
Developing...

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Best Internet Service Provider (ISP) of Nepal

With the increase in Internet Service Providers(ISP) in Nepal, it has become very important to choose the right one for you. The number of Internet users are increasing day by day as ISP's offer more to the user. The top 5 ISP's of Nepal are:
  • NTC ADSL
  • Subisu CableNet
  • ClassicTech
  • WorldLink
  • BroadLink 
There are also other ISP's like NetMax Technologies,Mercantile Communications, Global Internet, AccessNet Communication, etc which are not very popular. The above 5 ISP's(Those listed in Bullets) offer you with the amount of Bandwidth you really want. Also, many of these have various packages available like Night Time Internet Access Package, Volume Based Package, Unlimited Package, etc. The price of the service varies from ISP to ISP. 
The most reliable ISP provider so far is NTC ADSL. It may be a bit expensive than other ISP's but the service is the best. Prices of NTC ADSL varies from Rs.1,017 for 192kbps to Rs.1,500+Tax for 384kbps Internet Speed. Also, volume based packages are available which are faster but finish as you use it. ADSL users hardly face any technical difficulties as the system is very reliable. The customer support is also very good. If you have any problem, you can contact NTC and think your problem is solved. The download and upload speed are also very good and upto the standard. This is the best ISP currently in Nepal.
The no.1 contender for the ISP battle is Subisu CableNet. The reason people choose Subisu Internet over other ISP is its low cost as well as the good service it provides. You get 128kbps Internet for Rs.800 along with all the TV channels. This is indeed a very good service where users can enjoy the best of both worlds. The Youtube Videos stream flawlessly in Subisu CableNet and the download speed is also very good. The only problem is that Subisu CableNet sometimes doesn't respond and very little times turns to be very slow. The Customer Service Support is good as well if not as good as NTC ADSL.
These are the two best ISP's available right now. If you have to chose, do chose from any of these two. If these service are not available for you, you can chose WorldLink as it too offers a good Internet facility. If you have any questions or suggestions, do leave a comment below. Stay tuned and stay updated. 
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