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Microsoft Student Partner Program : A beautiful journey.

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Fri, 4 Sep 2015 17:35:00 +0530

Hello, This is Sameer Iqubal Siddiqui, Apologies for not posting here for a long time, I guess I nearly forgot about this little blog here. So yeah, Microsoft Student Partner programm 2015, At the time of writing, I'm applying for it, And yea It as good as people says.

A bit about the program, MSP program is an initiative by Microsoft to promote and pick out the stars in coding, technology, etc. Every year they have a selection process which is usually done in the month of September/October. You get 30 days to complete the challenges provided by them which vary every year.Here are the challenges for the year 2015 :

1 : Complete an MVA Course :

Microsoft Virtual Academy, aka MVA has a lot of interesting course ranging from Security Fundamentals to C# Advanced Training Course. You must complete a course to obtain a certificate that must be attached to the Nomination Form that gets sent to microsoft. A team of Ex-MVA's and MSP's overview them and decide if you're worthy of becoming a student partner.

2 : Conduct a Session of Azure :

Microsoft Azure is a Infrastructure-as-a-Service / Platform-as-a-Service enterprise grade cloud computing service. Azure gained a lot of popularity for its Pay-as-you-Go plan, which gives you access to all services for FREE, and you only get charged for the services you use. So you're a student, and have almost no use for Enterprise grade cloud computing services, And neither you can pay for it, So whats the use for it ?
Well Microsoft gives you free access to azure portal to play and learn from its services, You can deploy a wordpress site in minutes and pay nothing for it. You can create an online App for free, etc. So conduct a session on Azure in your college Hall and get 5 or more friends of yours to signup for azure student plan.

3 : Get a letter of recommendation from your college :

This might be the easiest task, Or a difficult one, Depends upon your Image on teachers in your college. You can get faculty recommendation from almost any teacher, But it is highly recommended to get it from a person in power, Example : Dean, Directors etc. The lowest on your list should be HOD of any department or any teacher that knows you personally, Cause MSP Selection committee will personally contact them on phone to verify the details.

4 : A Video :

This challenge is almost a standard on every year MSP program, The duration of video lengths may vary, But this challenge has always been in the list since year 2010. This challenge requires you to create a video explaining what makes you a good candidate for MSP program. For my year it was a 1 Minute video, In 2014, It was 4 minutes or less. A good idea maybe is to watch some videos of previous students partners to get an idea on what to speak.

Some mistakes of mine and how to avoid them :

1 : I started too late :

I started when i the nomination form was released, And it was TOO late. I had barely enough time to complete all activities in time and some of them were, Politely saying SUCKED. So a good idea is to start in the month of April, Complete all the MVA courses you think could help you in the future. Create a kick ass Application for UWP platform. It really help you to kick your application to the top of the pile and increases your chances drastically.

2 : I did not publish the app :

Although it was not on the list, But I still think it would be good if I had published an app.

3 : My Faculty Recommendation Delayed The Whole Process :

I had the whole timeline sorted, Carefully arranged so that I could submit the nomination form in time, But when I went to Dean of College for endorsement, He told me to get a form from office number blah then they redirected me to some other office and that cycle went on for a whole week.

4 : Video was wrong :

I produced my video using a professional DSLR camera, then someone told me file size is really important and the video should be taken in one take, And I had it done like an episode of RWJ, full of animations and edits and retakes. Had to do it again and that took a whole day !

5 : Dreamspark Is awesome, and it comes with a price :

I thought it would take me a day or two to do a session and agree some of my friends to line up for azure student accounts. I had 27 people lined up and they created their accounts on dreamspark, But it took almost a week to verify accounts of just 7 people, And that sucked ! So do the azure challenge around 10-15 days before the date of form submission to sail this challenge smoothly.

Some tips :

Its a team event, And really no fun if you do it alone. I had about 25 friends of mine divided into 3 groups and it doesn't matter if you become a MSP or not, You get to learn a thing or two and have a lot of fun !
Don't just become an MSP for the sake of titles and keys, You'll really need to do a lot of work and travel to far away places for MS Summits and events, So if you think you don't have what it takes, Please withdraw your name, Who knows you might be taking a spot which someone deserves more than you.

Help your fellow MSP aspirant if they ask you a favour, Don't blow someone off just so you can get a better shot at the selection.

The Best First Person Shooter Games Ever !

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:41:00 +0530

Here are The Best FPS Game Ever Made According To Us :

Duck Hunter (1984) :

Might not be classified as Modern FPS Games, The Duck Hunt was a game that nearly everybody played. The Storyline is pretty Simple: Shoot ducks with the Nintendo IR light gun to earn points, if you don't shoot enough ducks, you don't pass the level.

Doom (1993) :

Tough the graphics sucks, The Doom planted the foundation of First Person Shooter. The game was exclusively made for MS-DOS, There is no storyline or attractive graphics, but it offered players endless enemies to bang. The first poster-child for video game violence and was also the best shooter made at its time of release.

Half Life (1998) :

The game who made FPS popular, Half Life is undoubtedly one of the best FPS game ever made.So what make this game amazing : The Action Movie Factor, every turn player makes, It feels like they are writing their own script for an Action Movie. It made us feel like a part of a world they could affect in immediate ways. It might not sound amazing to you, But if you were a 90's kid and a serious gamer, This game was the bomb !

Quake (1996) :

The successor of Doom Series, Quake is no doubt one of the building block of FPS Empire, It was the first "Real 3D Engine" and "First Game With Dedicated Server" based FPS, And the gameplay was amazing. You could do a rocket jumps, Bunny Hop etc. If some Modern Version of this Game Comes Out, It would sell faster than any game compared in the history ! This Game Is So Epic, We have to create a list of its achievements :

First Real 3D Engine Based Game
First Game With Dedicated Server
Best Hardcore Lovers Community Of that time.
First game with "console" and own programming speech (quake c) to modified the game.
Last game with the complete "master of fps developer" : John Carmack, Michael Abrash, John Cash, American McGee, Sandy Petersen, John Romero, Tim Willits,. Adrian Carmack, Kevin Cloud etc. These guys were the Ancient Civilization Of FPS World, They Created what we play Today. Respect!

Halo - Combat Evolved (2001) :

Ah ! Master Chief, Probably the most loved Character in FPS Games ever. Tough this game was available on PC, It established the Xbox’s brand name and established Microsoft as a player in console wars. After 12 Years, This game is still available for Xbox 360 and played throughout the world.

Counter Strike 1.6 (2004) :

Counter Strike 1.6 might be the only game in the history that still has its servers all over the world. Be it in colleges, Schools or Home, This game was everywhere. What made it so popular ? Well the fact that it can run on a Pentium 3 processor and still offer tremendous gameplay. Around thousands of people (including me) play it till today and will keep playing it in the future.

CS 1.6 Tips And Tricks !

Unreal Tournament (2004) :

The game that inserted Extra-terrestrial life form into FPS, Unreal Tournament is no doubt one of the most remarkable FPS in history. One of the best FAST PACED FPS Games Ever,Whether playing singleplayer or Multiplyer.. the experience is awesome, the graphics are pretty good And the best thing was, It could run on Shitty Low Powered Computer ! AWESOME !!!

BioShock (2007) :

The BioShock or known as 2K Boston at that time, Deserves a number in our list ,No other FPS has put as much thought into the mechanics, the story, or the atmosphere as much as BioShock has. It is the perfect mixture of FPS and RPG game, And the graphics are pretty good too !

Team Fortress 2 (2007) :

Welcome to Team Fortress 2, where psychopaths fight each other with shotguns, rocket launchers, pistols, baseball bats, surgical equipment, laser guns, and wear fancy hats. The game included Nine mercenaries. Two teams. Guns. And hats. The game is no doubt one of the best FPS Game ever.

Call Of Duty : Modern Warfare 2 (2009) :

Tough this game got some bad reviews from the media because you could gun down and kill innocent peoples, But This is no doubt one of the Most epic First Person Shooter Game Ever Made. We really loved that Bang-Up-Everybody storyline, And game-play was truly amazing. The multi-player scenario was Icing for the gamers, It is played widely till today !

Far Cry 3 (2012) :

Released in the 2012, This game was almost played by everyone. Tough it didn't have as much shooting as in CoD : MW2, But we all loved the open environment scenario. Far Cry 3 mixes RPG progression and shooter mechanics. It is the game that will remain in the Top 10 list for many years.

So How was this list ? Did We forgot an game, Please Leave it in the comment section below and we will add it to our list.

Tips To Get Insane Traffic To Your Blog !

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:23:00 +0530

Super Charge Your Blog/ Website !

Okay, So you got made a new Blog/Website, Its getting its average traffic, By Monetization you are even earning a Dollar or Two per day, But Is Your Blog/Website getting seen by as many peoples as it should be ?
The Answer To the above questions to 70% Of The Bloggers/Webmasters is No, Their Website Is Not Delivering the kind of traffic it should. But Don't worry, Here are 13 simple Tips to make your blog go Average To Maximum In 5 Days, Also At The End, There Are Tips For you to maintain that traffic, so that it'll go up instead of down !

13 Tips To Get More "High Quality Tips" :

Tip 1 : KISS - Keep It Simple, Stupid :

It's your blog, not the NASA Command Station, it should be simple to browse and read, and it should have Simple and eye soothing colors, Not Sparkling Colors, It Might look good to you, But it would hurt the readers eyes. Also Don't Load It up with stupid widgets, Keep It Simple !

Tip 2 : Pressurize On Email Subscriber's, Not RSS :

E-Mail subscribers plays a major role in your blog status, The More the subscribers, the better your Blogger rank would be, So put up an Email Subscription Button on your blog and see how your base widens up !

Tip 3 : You Might Also Like ?

Now almost 30% To 60% visitors are interested to read more articles on you, to do this, You need to add an "You Might Also Like" Button At the end of your blog post. The easiest way to do it is go to the site Outbrain and get this Outbrain Related Links Gadget. It is a great way to keep your visitors occupied and increase your site traffic easily.

Tip 4 : Correct Your HTML Mistakes :

Before We Go To Step 5, The Submissions, You might want to correct your markup mistakes, The easiest way to do it is to submit your URL To W3C Validation Checker , And Correct your mistakes. This will help you increasing your ranking in search engines !

Tip 5 : New Blog ? Submit It To Essential Directories :

You Know You Have Opened Up a New Blog, But Does the world knows ? The simplest step to get more traffic on your blog is to submit it to essential directories, search engines and blog lists. The most Important of them are :

Google :

Yahoo :

DMOZ :

Bloggers :

Blogged :

Tip 6 : Submit Your Blog To Smaller Directories :

Believe it or not, the smaller indexing website are often the main recipe of getting huge traffic, Since the sites are 1000+, you need to do it automatically, Here are some sites that'll submit your blog to every search engine out there : Submit Express , Ping My URL And FWB . Now go and submit your blog link on these sites and they will spread it all over the internet.

Tip 7 : Use The Social Networking :

Now you have submitted your blog/website to the every single search engine out there, Go and create a Facebook Page, A Twitter Page, A LinkedIn Page And Google+ Page.

Don't Worry, You would not have to manually update these websites profile, We'll use IFTTT for this, This website will automatically share your post on your fb/twitter/google+/LinkedIn Page every time you publish a new post, So go ahead, give it a try !

Tip 8 : Focus On The Cliché :

Lets assume you bought a pack of classic salted potato chips, and when you start eating them, they turned out to be red chilly flavored, Wouldn't you hate it ?
The same happens with your blog, you should find a subject, and stay with it for the very end of your blog. You should widen your base but never forget the original subject.

Tip 9 : Put A Share Button At The End Of Every Post :

Blogger has a sharing button on the end of its post, but is a pain in the ass to use, You should give your readers a chance to share what they have read. You can easily do it by using Share This Buttons, This website gives you sharing buttons that are attractive and easy to use !

Tip 10 : Publicize Your New Post :

So you have written a new post a new cooking recipe for white chicken ( Yumm ! ) , The next thing you want to do is tell the people who are interested in it. Again Social Networking Sites comes to your service, In Google + , You should post the post in the specific "communities", and let other people reshare or +1 it. On Facebook, You should post your posts to Some popular pages regarding the subject of your post !

Remember : Posting Once Is Publicizing, Posting Twice Is Irritating, Posting thrice is Spamming, and it is a bad thing !

Tip 11 : Create Your Network :

Now this step will help you a lot in your blogging career, You should get in touch with people who also blog, This will help you in many ways, for example, if you are a beginner, The Blog-buddies of yours will advise you with some tips that might help you. The could also refer your blog at the end of their blog to give you a good startup !

Tip 12 : WRITE EPIC SHIT :

Now-a-days every second guy runs a blog, to make your blog a super hit, you need to bring something on the table that the other guys doesn't have, Like Humor, It works like magic for me and thousand's of guys. A Friend of mine draws cartoons to help people understand better, His blog is also a super hit.
Also do a pretty good research on what you are about to write, you need to be perfectly good at it. Cover all the aspects without being boring !

So Now you should have a pretty good viewership if you followed the above tips, But to Make it go up, There is only one tip :

Tip 13 : Keep Posting :

The above tips will get you around 1000 to 5000 page views per day, but to make the viewership go up, all you need to do is keep posting on schedule and keep replying the comments that viewers left. Remember :To Keep A Cycle Running, You Must Keep Paddling.
Also comment on other people's blog and leave a backlink to your own blog, so they can follow you !

Happy Blogging !
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Real Power Of Deep Web And How To Harness It !

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 02:25:00 +0530

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Would you Like to Buy WEED,Cocaine,Guns etc? Hire an Assassin Or Hacker to destroy somebody you loathe ? What if we told you its possible, and the thing that can do it is probably sitting in your lap right now.

Welcome to the DEEP WEB ! The hangout of Assassins, hackers, drug dealers and pedophiles. Although it common understanding that you should not mess with these peoples, But it wouldn't hurt to take a peek, would it ?

The Basics To Deep Web :

In recent research it was discovered that only 0.03% of data is available to common web users. Common Search Engines like Google etc only search what is called Surface Web. The so-called Deep web is what your normal search engine can't access. The size if deep web is believed to be 7.5 Petabytes, about 5000 times larger than surface web.The dark Web is a bit like the Internet Secret Weapons Inventory. It's private. It's anonymous. It's powerful. It unleashes human nature in all its forms, both good and bad.

So here is what you need to access Deep Web :

Things You Need :

TOR Client For Your PC. Link
Working Firewall.
If possible Linux.
Some Common Sense.

Now you're ready to access the deep web lets begin with a little history :

What Is Deep Web ?

The term "Deep Web" was coined by Mike Bergman, founder of Bright Planet. Some people mistake Deep Web with Dark Web, Dark web stands for the computers that can no longer be reached via the Internet. It's a little part of Deep Web. As defined by Wikipedia : Deep Web is a haven for serious criminality.

Deep web is also useful for whistle-blowers and undercover spies. It is believed that Edward Snowden, The whistle blower of NSA Prism program used deep web to leak official government documents.

Deep web means complete freedom and un-compromised security. It is not monitored by NSA or any other agency.

Forget .com, The .onion is here :

Deep web uses .onion domains, instead of popular .com. Reason is .onion A pseudo-top-level domain. pseudo-top-level domain are the one who do not participate in the world-wide official Domain Name System. That is why Google is unable to find sites these because the are not based on DNS system. .onion Offers complete anonymity and it's the first choice of any person doing illegal things. Also .onion domains are bound to only accept incoming traffic coming from TOR.

Why Use TOR Instead Of Your Favorite Browser ?

Data in the Deep Web is hard for search engines to see, but unseen doesn't equal unimportant. Most (deep web) websites are based to stay well hidden to a normal Google user. This is where TOR comes in, TOR aka The Onion Router routes your information through several routers in the world and enables you to see the hidden websites. For Example, You buy a pound of weed from deep web, and the DEA wants to arrest you, the cannot find you because your data is being routed through several routers around the world.

Now Let's Access The Deep Web :

Assuming you have installed TOR on your computer, now open it and go to the onion icon, Click on the 'New Identity' button and you are good to go. Remember not to use any sites that you have stored your personal stuff in, Like Gmail. And make sure to get new identity every-time you start a new session. Also disable Javascript just in case something wrong happens.

Goodbye Google, Hello Hidden Wiki :

Searching deep web for quality information could be hard at first since it does not support your favourite search engine, But a good place to start is The Hidden Wiki, it is a place where every deep web url is submitted. Head over there now are lets start having some fun.

Link To Hidden Wiki : http://zqktlwi4fecvo6ri.onion/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

Lets Browse The Web :

Hire a Sharp Shooter, Or A private army, Ask White Wolves :

Want Something, Don't Have Money ? Message Dangler :

Want to buy weapons cheap ? Contact These Hard-asses :

Buy Stolen Debit Cards: http://4jqt6hfciudzn4cl.onion/

Buy Drugs :

http://silkroad3og4b6bq.onion/

USA Passport Fraud :
xfnwyig7olypdq5r.onion/

Hackers For Hire :
2ogmrlfzdthnwkez.onion/

If you need any more, Post a comment below and i'll get back at you. Also please notice that Deep Web uses Bitcoins as a currency, So try to get it if you want to get something.

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How to Get Upto 5X More Views On Your Blog !

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Tue, 13 May 2014 04:26:00 +0530

Every blogger would like it if more people viewed his posts. Sometimes people would write brilliant posts but get it unnoticed due to some silly mistakes. Here are some tips to help your get your content more Audience. So lets get started :

1Create a Kick-Ass Title

People will only visit your post if they find the title appealing, Furthermore the first thing to pop in google search are the titles. Here are some tips to making a good Title :

Include a number. Studies shows that posts with titles including numbers gets more attention than regular posts, Example : Earn 100$ In An Hour. Give it a try.
Include power keywords. Try to include more appealing words like Trending, Hot, Cash etc.
Test out negative titles. You can grab attention by using negative titles. For Example : Is XBOX Truely A Piece Of Shit ?

2Make it easy to share

Visitors would share the post if they think its interesting. Make sharing icons available on all your blog posts. The icons should be decently placed and not annoy the readers. Some of them are Po.st and the Flare share bar.

3Optimize for Social Media and Google

Google can make your post popular. It is necessary to submit your post to Google webmaster after you publish it to avoid delayed indexing. On the other hand Twitter and Facebook allow you to show visual content from your posts when they are shared. You could use Twitter Cards and Facebook Open Graph to make your post more visible on these networks.

4Create great images

Using Canva or such tools, you can create your own high quality images for sharing in blog posts and social media. Also Include a Pin It button to encourage readers to share your content to Pinterest. It can drive your post visibility upto 2X.

5Share your content

Tools like Dlvr.it or IFFT allow you to automatically share your content or social networks. You should also add RSS feeds from your blog and schedule content to be posted on social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and Tumblr.

6Share to email lists

If your blog is old enough The next step should be building your email list. Build your list with a tool like Optinmonster, then email content using Mail chimp or such other services.

7Do Outreach

Find and reach out to people who are leaders in your niche. Follow these people and start engaging. Search Twitter/Facebook/Google Trends for related keywords to the content. Find the famous peoples on Grouphigh, Twtrland. Manage outreach using Buzzstream.

8Monitor Results

Keeping track of how your content performs will help plan future posts. Use Google URL builder to track links. Other tools such as Google Analytics,Buffer Analytics etc are also useful. If using blogger, check the stats section.

9Share it !

Good content deserves to be shared. Only you can make it visible. Using Hash-tags gives your post a good boost. If the content is doing great, Post it again a few weeks later.

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8 Kick-Ass Kickstarter Projects That Rocked The World.

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Sun, 11 May 2014 04:46:00 +0530

Kickstarter, AKA The World's largest crowd-funding platform has given funding to almost 50,000 creative projects. With the help of more than 5 million donators, The site is a Mecca for new developers. The site was launched on April 28, 2009 (April 28,Which is also my birthday) and quickly gain its spot for being the biggest Funding site. The New York Times named it the Best Website of 2011. According to some reports, As of 2014, Kickstarter has raised almost $70 million funding from backer.

Lets Find Out The Best Kickstarters Ever :

1 : Circuit Scribe: Draw Circuits Instantly :

Circuit Scribe is no doubt the Best Kickstarter project of 2013, Developed by Electroninks Incorporated, The Circuit Scribe is just a pen that can draw electric circuits on a paper using a water-based and non-toxic silver ink, which makes it perfect for classroom and educational use. The Circuit Scribe is a death sentence for Breadboards, As it is much easier to deploy and costs just as half. Also why we ranked it number one because of the packaging, The Circuit Scribe comes with 2 LED Boards, 2 Coin Batteries, 5 Resistors, 2 Capacitors, 1 Slide Switch And some jumper Stickers, All For 30$ ! The goal was for $85,000 but it has raised $674,425.

Kickstarter Link

2 : 1Sheeld : Replace Your Arduino shields with your smartphone :

1Sheeld is the ultimate project for Arduino Fans, As it acts like a bridge between your Arduino and Smartphone Sensors. The Project went online and smashed its fundraising goal in a few hours. 1Sheed is connected to a mobile app that allow the usage of all of Android smartphones' capabilities such as LCD Screen, Gyroscope, Switches, LEDs, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, GSM, Wi-Fi, GPS etc. into your Arduino sketch. It consists of two parts. The first part is a shield that is physically connected to the Arduino board and acts as a Wireless middle-man, sharing data between Arduino and any Android smartphone via Bluetooth. The second part is a software platform and app on Android smartphones that manages the communication between the shield and the smartphone.The initial pledge was of $10,000 and it made $85,210. The 1Sheeld is priced at $50 and pre-booking is in process.

3 : Udoo : Super Mini-Computer :

Udoo is a mini PC that could run either Android or Linux, with an Arduino-compatible board embedded. It is an open hardware, low-cost computer equipped with an ARM i.MX6 Freescale processor for Android and Linux, alongside Arduino DUE’s ARM SAM3X, both CPU integrated on the same board ! In theory Udoo has the combined power of 4xRaspberry Pi and 1xArduino Duo.

It runs Android ICS and Linux pretty smoothly. It broke the initial pledge of $27,000 smoothly and in the end it had raised $641,614.

For $129 you get an Udoo with WiFi, Ethernet, HDMI, Mini USB and Much More.

Kickstarter Link.

4 : Spark Core : WiFi For Everything :

The Spark Core is an Arduino-compatible, Wi-Fi enabled, cloud-powered development platform that makes creating internet-connected hardware a breeze. Basically its a WiFi chip that could be connected to almost every device to make almost anything. Spark Core contains 72 MHz ARM Cortex M3, the best Wi-Fi module on the market, wireless programming, and lots of pin outs and peripherals, Which means it could be easily connected to any Arduino board. With Arduino And Sparkcore, You can make RC Car, Wireless motion Detector and many more. It can also be programmed OTA. The original pledge of $10,000 was broken in a couple of weeks and the raised value was $567,968. The Little Spark Core is available for $40 and is a must buy for DIY Lovers.

Kickstarter Link.

5 : Pebble : E-Paper Watch For iPhone :

The most successful and famous Kickstarter project 'Pebble' gains 5th Rank in our list. The smart-watch might be the only project that raised 1Million Dollars in 28 Hours. Pebble is a customizable, water resistance watch that can be connected to iOS and Android systems. The watch has a 1.26-inch 144 × 168 pixel black and white e-paper display using an ultra low-power "transflective LCD" manufactured by Sharp with a backlight, a vibrating motor, a magnetometer, ambient light sensors and a three-axis accelerometer. It can communicate with an Android or iOS device using Bluetooth 2.1 and includes support for Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy) for a later update when more phones support it. Pebble is also undergoing a deal between IFTTT to send and receive alert OTA.
Kickstarter Link

6 : Oculus Rift : Take 3D gaming to the next level !

Oculus Rift is a new virtual reality (VR) headset designed specifically for video games that will change the way you think about gaming forever. This gadget earned number 6 on our list because of being unique. With an incredibly wide field of view, high resolution display, and ultra-low latency head tracking, the Rift provides a truly immersive experience that allows you to step inside your favorite game and explore new worlds like never before. This not-so-small gadget got many awards including 'Game Critics Award'.
You can get the Oculus Development Kit for around 300 USD on their site, and if you are a die hard gamer, then this is your piece of heaven !

Kickstarter Link

7 : LIFX : Light Bulb Re-Invented :

LIFX is wifi-enabled, energy efficient, multi-colored bulb that you control with your iPhone or Android. LIFX gives you unprecedented control of your lights, reduces your energy costs, and has an average life of 25 year.

You can get the base model of LIFX at 99$ with free shipping on their official site.
Here is the Link : Official Site

8 : Revolights : Ultimate Gift for Bicycle Lovers :

Revolights could finally be a solution to the problem of bicycle visibility, both for motor vehicle users and cyclists themselves. The lights themselves are two very thin LED rings that mount onto the inside of your wheels. A thin wire connects this light ring to a small USB battery whilst a magnet provides the speed and orientation information to the LEDs, which keep time with your pace to light up at the back and front of the bike. Also it is un-steal-able as they can only be installed or removed when the wheels are removed, it would practically be easy to steal the whole bike !

The revolights smashed the 43,500$ goal easily and made $215,621 in total.

Kickstarter Link

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Tech 101 : Intro To Blog Monetization And Earning Money.

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Sun, 11 May 2014 04:06:00 +0530

On a recent survey done , 99% of people like money, and many of them are Bloggers, Webmasters, SEO Experts etc. Most bloggers monetize their website by the most popular service : Google Adsense, And it's a good service too, easy to deploy, pays well, has a good image, But what if I tell you 'You can earn upto 5X of what you are earning if you monetize your website/blog strategically', and this is what i'll explain in this post.

So let the (L)earning begin :

Number 1 : Choose your Method :

Their are various methods by which you can earn some real cash, Some of them are CPM, CPC, CPA etc. Lets find out a bit more about them :

CPM : Cost Per Mile ($/1000 views) is the best choice for bloggers who gets a lot of views ( 10000+/day).

CPC : Cost Per Click is for small-medium bloggers who get most of their traffic from Search engines, They are good for blogs who's readers trusts them. Average is 1$ for 25-30 Clicks.

Surveys : Pays good if your visitors support you

Link Shorten Service : Good options of you have a lot of outgoing URL/s.

So if you have chosen your method, move to step 2.

Number 2 : Choose your Service :

The internet is full of services that guarantees you they pay if you get in their program, And some of them do. But 20% of them would never pay, and another 40% will pay you with peanuts. So which service should you choose ?
It's is a difficult choice, But the most basic rule is to go with a Well-Known Monetization service. You can find plenty of them on the internet, but the best place to search for them is Digital Point Forum and Ads Network Review.
I personally prefer Infolinks and Qadabra, which is excellent for India traffic, and gives reasonably well eCPM. Here is a list of good list of Ad Providers :

Google Adsense (CPM + CPC)
Qadabra (CPM)
Edomz (CPM+CPC+Pop unders)
Infolinks (CPM)
MadAdsMedia (CPC)
Cpmgo.com (CPC)
Epom Ad Server (CPM)
Media.Net (CPC+CPM)
Shorte.st ( Short Links, CPM)

Number 3 : Ad Sizes :

Many type of ads sizes are available, 728x90, Square, Rectangle, Banner, Skyscraper, In-Text etc. Choose the ad sizes carefully. Remember : 728x90 and Square ads perform excellently, if only they are placed correctly. The In-Text ads also perform good.

Number 4 : Placement And Relevance :

Many bloggers suffer from a a problem called "Banner Blindness", to avoid it your ads should be placed within the top fold of your blog/website.

Also embedding ads inside your posts gives increased ad visibility which means more earning.

However, engagement is not simply about location. The other important factor is Relevance. Suppose you have a tech blog and the Service is showing education or tourism ads, then nobody is going to click on the ads.

If your Ad Provider is not showing relevant ads, Have a chat with them.

Number 5 : Tweaks, Tweaks, Tweaks :

You need to tweak you Blog and ads in order to earn reasonable money.

Adsense or Similar Services : Use “Section Targeting” to server ads related to the main content rather than related to some static content from sidebar or footer area. This will increase the CTR (Click Thru Ratio) of your website.Also use Heatmap to find which place is often clicked by your visitors. Don't forget to place your ads above the fold.

Infolinks : Use high paying tag words which are in demand, For example : Flight Tickets , Domain hosting, Data Recovery, etc. Also tweak the ads color settings to match the font of your blogs default text.

eDOMZ or Similar Services : Use Pop-Under ads instead of pop-up so you don't annoy or drive away your readers.

Link Shorting Services : Use appropriately, don't fill all your page up with links.

Rich Media Ads : Rich Media Ads pay way much more than normal ads. They are available on Adsense and Qadabra, Use them instead of normal ads, if possible.

Number 6 : Don't Forget The Readers :

Money ca be addicting, and when you see your first cent popping in the account, you might think of installing ads on your whole website. You may earn more with that, but your readers will loose accessibility and in the end it might turn out to be a bad idea.

Also pay careful attention to pop-up ads, if possible, make the show only once in a session, multiple pop up ads are a pain in the ass.

Number 7 : Mix It Up :

Use multiple Ad provider if possible, The most successful combo is Google Adsense for Rich Text Ads + Infolinks For In-Text Ads + Any pop-under ad provider. Select carefully as Google is a bitch in regards to Terms And Services. DO NOT Use any Monetization Methods that are banned by adsense. Also do no clutter the ads as it tends to decrease the value for ads and annoys the visitors.

Number 8 : Maintain The Quality :

It is very easy to turn Dark Side in the world of online earning, Often many people will try to scam and make some more money. It doesn't matter how low you are earning, Never buy fake traffic, cause if you do, You'll get banned from your Ads Provider. Also DO NOT use Click-bots or self-clicks to boost your earning. If the Ads Company finds out, you'll be instantly removed from their membership and your earning will also get neutralized.

More Info On Clickbots.

Number 9 : Get Into Trend :

If you need more money, You'll Need more traffic, and you can easily get quality traffic by posting about Trending Topics. Google Trends can help you in that. Google Trends can show you what is the whole world searching for, who is the most famous personality right now and what is trending in search. For example, a buddy of mine posted about Dwayne Johnson Death being a joke and overnight he got a shitload of traffic. He made $43 in 4 Days only by infolinks.

Number 10 : Apply and Repeat.

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Intel VS AMD : The Ultimate Battle Of Two Gaints

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Fri, 7 Mar 2014 02:47:00 +0530

Both Intel And AMD Have been a major producer of CPU’s, And the bickering between them has been going on since time immemorial. But It This Post We’ll Figure Out Who Has The Upper Hand, Intel Or AMD?

INTEL :

Intel Aka Intel Corporations is an American Based CPU Maker, And presumably one of the World’s Largest and Highest Valued Chip Makers. Intel invented the x86 (32-Bit) Series of microprocessors in 1980’s and is the biggest distributor of x64 (64-Bit) Processors. Intel Also makes Motherboards, Chipsets, NIC’s, GPU’s and Flash memories. Though Intel was originally known primarily to engineers and technologists, its "Intel Inside" advertising campaign made it a household name, along with its ‘Pentium’ processors. Intel also helped in making PC’s popular, In 1981, IBM introduced the first ever Personal Computer which had and Intel 80286 Processor, Making it a Successful machine.

AMD :

AMD AKA Advanced Micro Devices is also another American Based Company and is a major producer of Processors, Motherboards, GPU’s And Gaming Console CPU’s. AMD Is the largest supplier of Graphics Processing Units and the second largest supplier of CPU’s. The company begin as a manufacturer of Logic Chips and RAM’s. AMD discovered x64, And was the first manufacturers of Dual Core Processors. But most people know AMD by its Graphics Products. AMD owns ATI Radeon, FirePro, FireStream, EyeFinity And EyeSpeed.

Now you know about these two giants, Let the battle begin :

Performance :

Even a Beginner to computing knows that When it comes to High-End PC’s, AMD Doesn’t even feature, Be it Gaming or Pure Workstation Performance. Its True that overclocking records are broken on a regular basis by AMD Processors,But the undisputed king of performance goes to Intel,Hands Down !

Intel 1-0 AMD

Graphical Processing Power :

AMD bought ATI Technologies which gives them the upper hand in this arena, It could have been easily matched had Intel and NVIDIA not had a falling out back in 2009. They had a cross-licensing agreement placed much earlier than AMD’s acquisition of ATI. So with plenty of time to build a good lead, Thing didn’t quite fall in Intel’s favor and we can now see that AMD processors smokes Intel when it comes to GPU Performance. For Example : In Bioshock Infinite, The HD 8670D found on the AMD A10-6800K Provides above average frame rates @ medium settings while Intel’s HD4600 on the i5-4430 can’t even manage that.

Intel 1-1 AMD.

Research And Development :

Intel was one of the Top-Five big spenders in the past year. They spent 19% (approx.) of their revenue on R&D where AMD Spent 20% of their total revenue. But in money it means $10.1 Billion For Intel and $1.2 Billion For AMD. And as a rule of thumb, More money = More R&D.

Intel 2-1 AMD

Value For Money Products :

AMD’s flagship processors might not perform as fast as Intel’s, however for anything but the highest budgets, AMD’s Processors offers better Price-per-Performance ratio. And this is with just CPU’s in Focus, AMD’s On-Die GPU Scales well with AMD Discrete GPU’s which is something Intel has not been able to replicate due to licensing issues. While virtue was something Intel tried out with Sandy Bridge/Ivy Bridge Hasn’t caught on just yet.
Intel 2-2 AMD

Gaming Consoles CPU’s :

Again, Intel is not even present here. The Xbox One has a AMD powered processor, The Wii also featured an AMD. Hollywood processor and the PS3 have NVIDIA RSX and AMD Radeon Processors handling graphics. Upcoming consoles also features AMD APU’s. So it a clear victory for AMD.
Intel 2-3 AMD.

Power Efficiency :

Believe it or Not, Intel offers more power efficiency and they have managed to maintain that edge over the years. And given the Tick-Tock release cycle they have, the processor they offers get more and more efficient with each passing generation. The 3D Transistor Intel picked up will greatly help them advance in this field furthermore.

Intel 3-3 AMD.

Sockets :

In the span of past Six Years, Intel has come out with five new sockets while AMD with Four. It is a perfect way to ruin the previous generation computers as it renders both processor and motherboard non-upgradeable, But both companies now offers Processors embedded into the Motherboard. AMD’s Kabini and Intel’s Atom SoCs are doing just that except they will be (not sure) only available to Laptop/Tablet Spectrum.

Intel 4-4 AMD.

Conclusion -

Based by the scores above Intel And AMD are tied, But it is only because AMD’s diversification and also because it was chosen for both new consoles. However it must be noticed that AMD only recently making a profit from console market, while Intel barely never had a bad year. With sheer volume of sales in hand and better performing products overall, Intel seems to be the WINNER, tied score or not.

Extreme Technology : 900 MP Camera, 8.80 GHz CPU, 8K TV And Much More !

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Wed, 5 Mar 2014 15:54:00 +0530

It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
- Albert Einstein

Technology is at its best right now, every second something new is innovated. Below are some things that will blow your mind :

900 Mega-Pixel Camera : HSC Camera -

Yes, you read it right, It a 900 mp Camera, Fitted at the Sabaru Telescope, The Hyper Supreme Cam aka HSC is indeed the most powerful camera in the world. The ultra-wide-field camera that sits 15 m (49 ft) above the Subaru Telescope’s mirror and uses CCD light sensors. It is cooled by a cryogenic vacuum Dewar. Its field of vision is wide enough to take in the entire Andromeda Galaxy, which stretches 60,000 light years across, in one go in very high resolution and is clear over the entire field of view.
Manufactured By Canon on March 29,2011 , The camera is used for surveys of weak lensing to determine dark matter distribution.

Fun Fact : If Human Eye Could Capture Photos, An Average Photo would consist of 576 Megapixels.

Fastest Supercomputer : China’s Tianhe-2 -

Next On Our List Is the computer who broke the Titan Supercomputer record. Made In China, The Tianhe -2 Is The Fastest Supercomputer till now, Tianhe-2 has a mind-blowing insane hardware spec. There are a total of 125 cabinets housing 16,000 compute nodes, each of which contains two Intel Xeon (Ivy Bridge) CPUs and three 57-core Intel Xeon Phi accelerator cards. Each compute node has a total of 88GB of RAM. So by calculations there are a total of 3,120,000 Intel cores and 1.404 petabytes of RAM, making Tianhe-2 by far the largest installation of Intel CPUs in the world. We believe it’s also the largest amount of RAM for a single system, too. And Obviously, the system runs Linux ! After All the bugs are fixed, The Tianhae 2 will achieve a theoretical peak of 54.9 petaflops.

Fun Fact : Except for the CPUs, almost all of the other components were made in China. And you thought China made piss poor products !

Fastest Processor : AMD FX-8350 CPU @ 8.79 GHz :

AMD is always working on how to suppress Intel, and their reply to the latest 4th Generation Haswell Processor is The AMD FX-8350 CPU Churning out 8.79 GHz Of mind blowing speed. Done By Master overclocker Andre Yang, And confirmed by CPU-Z validation. The processing monster is cooled by liquid nitrogen, It is no doubt this is the fastest processor in the world till now !

85 Inch 8K TV : Sharp Super HD :

SHARP, The leader in Television Market, Put its prototype 8K TV, that is 7680 x 4320 pixels In the CES 2013. As we know, there are only two 8K cameras in the market right now, so owning this TV is practically a stupid move. When asked by Sharp VP at CES why they made this product, thier reply was : It shows the technology that Sharp is capable of.

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Best High-end Smartphones Of 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:47:00 +0530

2013 was tough year for smartphones. Many flagship smartphones emerged and snatched the mantle of ' Best Performer '. The iPhone 5s, LG Nexus 5, HTC One, Xperia Z1 - All led the performance charts at one point or another.

The Major upgrades in the software department includes : Blackberry OS 10.2.1, iOS 7, Windows Phone 8, Android 4.4 And others. The Hardware also received a major upgrades, While Samsung Bumped its clock speed and number of cores in its new ' Exnos ' Processors. The HTC One showcased the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600. The likes of Sony Xperia Z1 And LG G2 benefited by the launch of Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and to their credit, took full advantage of that.

Some New Manufactures also gained new heights like Intel And Lenovo. The Lenovo K900 is powered by Intel Atom Z2580 Processor, Making it an affordable Powerhouse.

But Which is The Best Mobile Of 2013, lets find out :

1 : Sony Xperia Z1 :

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor, Sony Xperia Z1 is no doubt one of the best mobile to be launched in 2013. It is also the second most powerful Android Smartphone,Of-course the first is LG Nexus 5. The Mobile has no negative factor, except its glass on the Back Panel, As it can get scratched easily.

Xperia Z1 Specs -

Display : 5-inch high resolution display, IPS LCD
Processor : Quad Core Snapdragon 800 @2.20 GHz
Camera : 20.7MP camera with Sony’s 'G' Lens.
Operating System : Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Whats New : Waterproof, MicroSD Support, Android KitKat Support.
Price : 650 USD.

2 : Apple iPhone 5s :

The iPhone 5s Is completely different from the iPhones launched in the past, Both in the terms of hardware and software. The New A7 Processor is logically a major upgrade But The 'co-processor' got more focus. The Co-Processor can process data even when the phone is asleep. This provides a major performance boost to some apps, Like Navigation Apps.

iPhone 5s Specs :

Display : 4-inch 1136x460p Resolution.
Processor : A7 Chip with 64-bit Architecture. M7 Motion processor.
Camera : 8.0 MP Camera with f/2.2 aperture.
Operating System : iOS 7
Whats New : 64 Bit Processor. Co-processor. Fingerprint Scanner. iOS 7, New Colors.
Price : 400 USD.

3 : Nokia Lumia 1020 :

"Nothing Comes Closer", The tagline for Nokia Lumia 1020 justifies the product properly. Lumia 1020 sports an S4 Plus chipset with Adreno 225 GPU and 2GB RAM,Which gives it the special boost to gain a spot on our list. Obviously you need so much processing power to work up the 41 Mega-Pixel Camera. The Lumia 1020 Makes Windows Phone 8 look good. Obviously the phone would have sold more units if it has Android on it (because of Android Fanfare), But Here Windows Phone 8 beats android.

Nokia Lumia 1020 Specs :

Display : 768 x 1280 pixels, 4.5 inches, AMOLED Capacitive

Processor : Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Camera : 38 Mega-Pixel , 7152 x 5368 pixelsOperating System : Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Whats New : 41 MP Camera with f/2.2 Carl Zeiss Lens.
Price : 500 USD.

4 : HTC One :

The most handsome mobile out there, HTC One is a preciously designed phone. Not only that it's a performance beast. It has a 4.7in screen with a Full HD 1,920x1,080 resolution, leading to a huge pixel density figure of 468ppi. It has Android 4.1 out of the box and is UPGRADEABLE. The mobile has HTC Sense, the modded interface of HTC. The main highlight was Ultra-Pixel Camera, which avoided the cramming of pixels in normal size photos. It's the ultimate phone of 2013 : Stunning Sound, Dazzling Display, Powerful Processor and Good Camera.

HTC One Specs :

Display : 1080 x 1920 pixels, 4.7 inches, Super LCD3 capacitive.
Processor : Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
Camera : Ultrapixel.
Operating System : Android 4.1.2, Kit-Kat Upgradable
Whats New : Ultra-Pixel Camera, Front Speakers, Design
Price : 600 USD.

5 : LG Nexus 5 :

Nexus 4, through this year, has fallen behind newer Android flagships. Nexus 5 is supposed to bring Nexus Smartphones back on the train. It packs the biggest screen, 4.95 Inches full HD IPS +, with Gorilla Glass 3. The only thing that you won't buy this phone is because "You don’t know what the nice things in life are!".

Nexus 5 Specs :

Display : 1080 x 1920 pixels, 4.95 inches (445 ppi) True HD IPS+
Processor : Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Camera : 8 Mega-Pixels, 3264 x 2448 pixels
Operating System : Android 4.4.2
Whats New : Android 4.4.2, Enhanced Android interface,
Price : 350 $

6 : LG G2 :

The LG G2 gets a worthy mention in our list mainly because its imaging capabilities and innovative design. LG G2 uses a F2.4 aperture sensor which supports Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Optical image stabilization and other features which you get in High-End imaging mobiles. G2 also takes the shutter button from side panel to back , which sits perfectly in the spot where your finger would go if your hand was resting on the back of phone. While it takes some time to focus on the subject under low light conditions but it performs great in mobile imaging sector !

LG G2 Specs :

Display : 1080 x 1920 pixels,5.2 inches, 423 ppi, IPS LCD
Processor : 2.26 GHz, Quad Core Krait 400
Camera : 13 megapixels, F2.4 Arpture
Operating System : Android 4.2.2
Whats New : Innovative Design, Full HD Display, F2.4 Arpture
Price : 629 $

7 : BlackBerry Z10 :

2013 proved to be a good year for RIM, As BlackBerry Z10 did good in the market. The Z10 is a decent smartphone offering a strong range of features and a fancy new operating system that may catch the eye of the technologically adventurous. The BlackBerry Z10 is a good phone for people who struggle to carry around two handsets when the office won't let you bring the iPhone in. It has good camera features and great display. Obviously the new BlackBerry 10.2 supercharges the phone !

Blackberry Z10 Specs :

Display : 768 x 1280 pixels, 4.2 inches, 356 ppi, IPS LCD
Processor : 1.5 GHz Dual Core
Camera : F2.2 Aperture size, 8 Mega-Pixels
Operating System : BlackBerry 10.2
Whats New : BB10 OS
Price : 500 $

8 : Samsung Galaxy S4 :

In 2012, Samsung managed to hold down HTC but the HTC One is just too much to handle. The S4 did give a good competition tough. The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a brilliant screen, a long-lasting battery and good sound, there's everything you could want in a smartphone right here. Look-wise Galaxy S4 looks just the same as the S3, Which was one of the biggest drawback in S4 sales.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Specs :

Display : 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches, 441 ppi, Super AMOLED
Processor : 1.9 GHz, Quad Core, Krait 300
Camera : 13 megapixels, F2.2, Camera Sensor Size : 1/3.06
Operating System : Android 4.3
Whats New : Wide Range Of Sensors, Super AMOLED Screen,
Price : 530 $.

9 : Nokia Lumia 1520 :

Nokia plans to play the field by its Lumia series, And the new Nokia Lumia 1520 is one hell of a mobile. The smartphone beast has the biggest screen in our list, Great camera and awesome processor. Our favorite mobile in the list also has mind blowing hardware, Check out the specs below :

Nokia Lumia 1520 Specs :

Display : 6.0 Inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 368 ppi, IPS LCD
Processor : 2.2 GHz, Quad Core, Krait 400
Camera : 20 megapixels, F2.4 with 1/2.5" Sensor Size
Operating System : Windows Phone 8
Whats New : Dual LED Flash, 6 Inch Display.
Price : 750 $

Part II - Best High End Smartphone of 2013 - (Under Construction)

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How Most Used Website Track You, And How To Avoid It

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 19:24:00 +0530

Guide On How Does Websites Track You, What Do They Do After You Agreed To Their Terms And How To Opt-Out From It.

Please Watch This Funny Yet True Video About Your Search Engine !

The search engine giant Google new 'Terms Of Service' has left many people feeling insecure. The major highlight of the update "Shared Endorsements" allows your personal details (Name,Pics,Comments) to be used in targeted advertisements on Google property sites. Google's support page for shared endorsements says "The feature will allow for more friend-based recommendation of music and restaurants."

How To Opt Out Of Google Ads :

1 : Google's Shared Endorsements :

Click Here To Open Google Endorsement Settings.

2 : Google's Interest-Based Ads :

Click Here To Open Google Interest Based Ads Settings.

Facebook Also is not far behind blowing holes in people privacy. The Not-So-New "Sponsored Stories" Ads can be quite annoying to any privacy lover. As described by Facebook "Sponsored stories are messages coming from friends about them engaging with a Page, app or event that a business, organization or individual has paid to highlight so there's a better chance people see them." .You can turn this feature off easily by going to the Edit button in your Ads settings page (Link Below), selecting "No one" and saving your changes.

Opt Out Of Facebook Sponsored Stories :

Click To Open Facebook Ads Setting Page

The Micro-Blogging platform Twitter also has an advertising program, " Twitter Tailored Ads" targeted ad campaign matches your profile information and tweet archive to relevant advertisers. Disabling it is easy: From your profile, go to your Security Settings page and unmark the box under the promoted content section.

Opt Out Of Twitter Tailored Ads :

Click To Open Twitter Account Settings

Search History : The Ultimate Database !

Every time you search something, it is instantly collected, analyzed and used to better target the advertisements you see and give you more relevant search results. While this feature serves you better search results, it could also lead to slightly limited results, depending what your search engine's algorithm has determined to be your interests. In Simpler Words If you search Cricket twice or thrice a day for 2-3 days, then you will start seeing Cricket Accessories Ads, everywhere. Below is how to disable search history :

1. Yahoo Search History :

In your Yahoo preferences page, you can toggle search history off by clicking on the "Keep Search History" drop-down menu and selecting Search "History Off"

Yahoo Preferences, Click Here To Turn off Yahoo History

2. Bing Search History :

Within your Bing profile settings, you can stop by simply clicking the "Turn Off" button. From this page, you're also able to selectively delete any previous Bing searches you've made

Bing Settings, Click Here To Turn Off Bing History

3. Google Web :

In preferences, Choose "Turn off" button, next to the phrase "Web history is on." From there, you can also delete any and all past searches Google has stored.

Google Preferences, Click Here To Turn Off Google Web

Other Options :

You can also tamper with the Browser's Cookie settings, But we won't recommend it as it can cause problems. You Can Install Add-ons in your browser, Like my personal favorite Ghostery, Which can easily block unwanted cookies. Also you could use a good search engine, Like DuckDuckGo, Which is the most secure search engine till date. It has HTTPS, It doesn't share its data with NSA, and is pretty fast too.

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50 Mistakes To Avoid While Buying Gadgets

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 20:22:00 +0530

The Festival season is near, Diwali, Eid, Christmas, ETC are Coming and that means many of you will buy new gadgets to get into festival spirit, But unsure of what to watch out for in the gadget that you're splurging on ? So we decided to make a list of TOP 50 Mistakes that Consumers regret most, So Read it, Rate it And Go Shopping !

This Part Contains About Camera And Laptops, Please Click here for part II : Most Common Mistakes While Buying Mobiles And Tablets .

While Buying A Camera :

1 : Focus On Sensor Size :

Most salesman will try to sell you a camera by saying " Sir, This Camera Has More Megapixels, Which means better photos quality", What you gotta do is Pick up that camera, And smash it on the salesman forehead. It is a common myth that extra megapixels can give you better photos, And to some extent they can, But Whats important is Sensor Size !

2 : Check The Aperture Range :

Aperture Range is as important as the starting aperture itself. Most of the times, the salesman will show a 200$ Camera and say it has an aperture of f/2.8, Obviously you'll get excited, enough to buy that camera at that time, But Don't do that, An f/2.8 will soon change to a black hole like f/4.8 (or if you are cursed, worse) And you're better to sketch the scene that photographing it at this aperture. Go for a camera which has a smaller aperture range, preferably f/1.8 - 2.8.

3 : Li-ion Vs AA Batteries :

We all love Li-Ion Batteries, And they are pretty great because they are tiny, lightweight and easy to use. But if you are a die hard photographer, And you spent much off your time outside, I would strongly prefer you to go with AA Batteries, If there is one thing that is the bane of a photographer, that is running out of battery at wrong time, And AA Battery prevent that. The topside of using AA Cells is you get them pretty cheap, easily available on any shop, Changeable And Ready To Use. Only bad thing is that your camera looks a little fat with AA Batteries Inserted !

4 : Don't Get Carried By Focus Points :

If more focus points meant better focusing, we might never miss a shot in. What really matters is the area covered by those focus points and 45 Focus Points in the middle of viewfinder means nothing against 11 Scattered Points. Also the number of cross-type points matter since they're the ones that do most of the hard work.

5 : WiFi, GPS On Camera. What The Fu*k ?

The features attracts many novice photographers, But experts know that the duty of a camera is to click PICTURES, Not Geo-tag and WiFi Capabilities. If somebody asked me, if would strongly advise them not to but a camera with all these features, Cuz all they do is drain your battery faster than a parched camel drinking at an Oasis. Its not like you can't upload your images when you get home and onto a computer. An hour of delay is far better than Reduced battery life.

6 : Avoid Entry-Level DSLR As Much As You Can :

One of the most asked question of Camera Forums is : I'm An Novice Photographer, Should I Buy An Entry Level DSLR ? Well News Flash Buddy : Entry Level DSLR Is not necessarily the best for beginners. We'll advise you to wait for a few months, increase your skills and buy a Semi-Pro Camera. Trust me, You'll Love it !

7 : All In One DSLR Lens :

Many Time, we end up buying a DSLR and then don't want to deal with the hassle of changing the lenses. Self Defeating purpose aside, The whole idea of "All In One' Lens comes to grinding halt when you take into account several factors. They Have terrible aperture ranges, horribly distort your images at all but a few focal length and no better than what you would have got on a bridge camera, Stay away for AIO Lens !

8 : The X-Factor :

The most common understanding in the minds of customer and some salesman's is the X Zoom Factor. The thing you want to understand is the X Factor is not an indicator of actual magnification but an indicator of magnification that the lens is capable of from its base magnification.

9 : Expensive Lens = Better Images :

Just because you shelled out 1000-1300 USD (70,000-80,000 INR) On a lens doesn't mean its the most awesome lens in the world. While buying a lens, it is advised to read lot of reviews, take advise from some experts and taking a trial of chosen lens before purchasing. If you are a newbie, or a semi-pro, looking for a lens, I would advise you to go with Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Lens. At 100 USD ( 7000 INR ) It is a rock solid lens that give competition to lenses triple its price tag !

10 : HD, Full HD, Ultra HD, Super-Saiyan HD

From every store to store, you can see a lot of camera with a banner above saying HD Supported or something like that, When asked What is the different between HD, Full HD And Ultra HD, Most of the tim we got some BS From the Salesman, So whenever you have any doubts, Google Up the camera specs and don't believe a word coming out from salesman mouth !

While Purchasing A New Laptop Or PC :

11 : Touch Screen Laptops Are A Mixed Bag :

Touch Screen Laptops are fun, but not all the touchscreens are the same in terms of quality, uniformity and response. I Have often seen some laptops with inconsistent touch response and a whole bag of other issues ; All because of the cheap digitizer. Also having a touchscreen laptop means taking care of it and preventing rugged places. So if you are planning to buy a touchscreen PC, better think twice buddy !

12 : Calling It An Ultra-Book Doesn't Mean Its An Ultrabook :

Vendors are playing shady tricks of innocent consumers by taking liberties by launching heavy, Big-ass Laptops under the ultra-book umbrella. For Something to qualify as an ultrabook, it should weight less than 1.7 KG's, should be running an ULV Processor (yes its by Intel), more importantly, the laptop should be slim, I Mean Really Slim !

13 : Don't Get Touched By Touch-pad's Size :

The size of a touchpad doesn't mean it is a good touchpad. There are many kind of touch-pad's available on a variety of laptops, But before buying a laptop, Make sure it have a good quality, responsive and if you want multi-touch pad. Also see if the driver for the touchpad is getting a regular update and available easily !

14 : SSD VS HDD ?

In a choice between 1 TB Hard-Disk or 128 GB SSD, We'd suggest you go with the SSD Option. SSD Have a clear advantage over HDD, I mean you don't have enough space on your laptop to insert your favorite porn, But SSD gives a boost to your computer performance. Besides if you want space, buy an external HDD. Its Kind-a Cheap now-a-days !

15 : Slim Laptop : Too Hot For You ?

The Thin And Slim laptops that looks very appealing by the way, can be too hot for you, I mean literally too Hot For Your Lap. Often to trim down thickness, the laptops have a crappy (or none) cooling systems fitted in them. The End result would be scald legs and annoying fan noise, So before buying a laptop, Run An HD Movie On It, Pick It Up And see if the heat is getting out of the laptop properly !

15 : Upgrade, Upgrade,Upgrade :

While Buying a Laptop, it is necessary to look for any expansion slot or empty RAM slot or An extra HDD Bay, It would be useful at a later date.

16 : Gaming Machine Needs A Lot More Than Good GPU :

Just Because you have a Hi-Fi GPU, Doesn't mean you can run High end Games on it. For uninterrupted gaming, A Laptop Should Be Properly vented (CPU FAN), Should Have an good native resolution and An SSD, else you game will run slower than a Indian Passenger Train.

17 : Got OS ?

Many Companies will give you DOS or Linux Installed on laptop, And if you are willing to pay an extra cost, Windows 8. But Before you Invest your money in any OS (specially Windows 8), please take your time to try it out, Many people who are familiar with old navigation and interface tend to hate Windows 8, So think twice before choosing any OS.

18 : A Screen You'll Love To See :

This tip is specially for power users, who spend more than 4 hours on their laptops, Pick a Screen That is Non-Reflective, Anti-Glare And has good brightness. Many screen like glossy screen suffer from glare o you should choose matte screen, which has good visibility, So you can work outside in the sun without any problem !

19 : The Right Resolution :

Picking the right resolution for your laptop is a tricky business, A lower resolution means less load on GPU and Better Battery Life, But the trade-off is a blurry display, For screens less than 14", 1280x800 Is more than enough.

Part II : 50 Mistakes To Avoid When Purchasing Mobile And Tablets :

50 Mistakes To Avoid While Buying Gadgets : Part II

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:22:00 +0530

Got that 30% off coupon on Ebay ? Or your local retailer is selling mobiles on a low price due to festival season ? Ofcourse Festive Season could be quite tempting for gadget lovers but follow these tips to make sure you don't get F*ucked :
Part I : 50 Mistakes To Avoid While Purchasing Laptops/Camera.

1 : Buying From Overseas ?

So your Cousin is bringing a new mobile from abroad for you, And you are getting it for pretty cheap too. But what happens when you find that The Mobile Phone Won't Work In Your Region ?
You got it for pretty cheap but it is useless as it can't make or receive calls, connect to GPRS network and other stuff. You'll find yourself stuck with a expensive mobile that can only play videos and games. So check the compatibility before you buy a gadget from overseas !

2 : Quad Core Processor isn't Necessary That Best :

There are many mobiles available sporting Quad Core CPU, but don't be fooled by the name ! You can find a quad core mobile under 180$ (10,000 Rupees), But most of them are powered by a cheap variant of MediaTek MT 6589 Chipset. There are 3 variants available and the least one Sucks (Big Time). Do your research and then buy your mobile. Prefer Dual Core if you are low on budget.

3 : Don't Be Loyal To Anybody :

Just because you are used to any particular platform/corporation, Don't hesitate to try out something out of your comfort zone. Experiment, Check out what's new. Also there is a high probability that your favorite brand/OS might be dead or on the verge of dying !

4 : Mobile Memory Is A Hard Thing To Understand !

This is very importing thing to consider, Especially if you are buying a budget phone. Lets take an example, The Canvas HD, A mobile that is very famous in middle east and Asian Countries show's 4GB Built in Storage, But you get to use only 1.70 GB. Native application and the OS will fill up most of the internal memory. So while buying a mobile phone, Make sure that it has an MicroSD Slot Available !

5 : Import And Warranty :

Everybody want's to get stuff from abroad for a discount, But most of the time, People overlook about the warranty, Most manufactures don't provide International Warranty on regular prices, Check with your manufacture before purchasing your gadget.

6 : Got Updated ?

On-time updates is very necessary to keep your mobile top notch and run all the latest apps. Check if your mobile has feature updates planned or else you'll be stuck with ICS (android) while the rest of the world moves on to Jellybean or in feature Kit-Kat. Research on Forums Before buying a mobile/tablet, XDAForum is a good place to check out !
Also Android Users, Check Out : Android Users Unable To Update :(

7 : AMOLED, IPS, LCD, Clearback...

Mobile Manufactures have a whole lot different displays, and they are always telling you their is the best. But don't believe them, As a rule of thumb, Best are IPS Displays, Then OLED's, Then AMOLED's, The least is LCD, It's cheap and displays average quality pictures .

8 : Check Out That Speaker's Yo :

It pays to check out the mobile speakers before you buy it. Check the Bass And treble, Also Prefer an speaker that has good Voice Quality than Music Quality.

9 : Connectivity Features :

Just because a set has NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11ac Support, LTE Support doesn't mean you should own it. An Average user barely uses 3G, Letalone LTE, And Bluetooth 2.1 Works Good enough to send pictures or songs. These features are just marketing mumbo-jumbo and are not worth sweating.

10 : Application compatibility :

Hard-core Instagram User ? Then Run Away from blackberry, For example. Not all Mobile OS have same inventory of apps. You need to make a list of apps critical for you and purchase a mobile according to it. Note that all paid apps will have to be re-purchased for OS migration.

11 : Choose A Sexy Yet Strong Body :

Mobile Phones come in a large variety of body, Most Common Plastic body is Cheap And Easily replaceable, But they don't give a sexy look. On the other hand Glass Bodied phone, Such as Nexus 4, Is an eyecandy, but They are amongst the phones that can be easily damaged. The Metal Body Looks Good And is Hard, but when Scratched, Looks disgusting.

12 : Want A Pointing Stick ?

Stylus aren't just old age touch screen tools. That's why they are still being pushed for use in modern devices. The Stylus is a great tool for painting and typing purposes, But Unless you really need it, Don't sweat looking for a mobile with stylus. Also see if you phone has a good stylus holder.

13 : Dealer Vs Manufacture :

Warranty comes in 2 different flavor's, The Dealer One and The Manufacture One. The Dealer warranty is very good and head-ache free if you are buying from a proclaimed seller. All you have to do when your mobile breaks down is just return it to dealer and he will do the rest, But you'll cry if the dealer is an asshole and deny to replace the mobile. On the Other hand, Manufacture Warranty is dependable but you have to take your device to the service center and its time consuming. Dealer Warranty is usually cheap and that is the main reason you get Gadgets online for such a great discount.

14 : Gorilla Glass VS Scratch Guard :

Many mobile phones often sport Scratch Resistant displays, But Make sure its an Gorilla Glass not some lame ass Sticky Scratch Guard. Many Brands (Like Sony) often forget the difference between Gorilla Glass And Scratch Guard and publicize their gadgets as Scratch Proof. Remember Scratch Guard Might Be a Life Saver But Gorilla Glass Is Gorilla Glass.

Things To Watch Out While Purchasing Tablets :

15 : Do I Really Need A Back Panel Camera ?

The most common mistake that people do when purchasing a new tablet is they want a tablet that has a back panel camera. Guys are you really gonna hold a 10-inch Tablet to click a picture ? What you should focus on is the Front Facing Camera, As it serves more use. Make sure its a good quality not a VGA Camera.

16 : OS Upgrade, OTA, And Other Certification :

Android receives annual upgrade as far as the OS is concerned, But is your tablet upgradable ? Also when picking up a tablet, Look out if it support OTA or Over The Air Upgrades, else you will have a lot of trouble in the near feature.

17 : A Tablet Is NOT A PC :

People think that when they attach an keyboard, They have a full fledge PC on their hands. Yeah it gives you better typing experience but noting beats good old Windows Or Mac (Or Linux). Plus Neither iOS or Android is designed with a keyboard in mind, Of course Microsoft Surface Is a different thing :)

18 : Ecosystem Is Overrated :

" Oh you have a iPhone, You must really own an MacBook for proper integration." Bitch please, Complete Ecosystem is So much Overrated. Of-course you'll have an seamless transition inside an ecosystem, But it should never stop you from trying other platforms. You might even find new OS better !

19 : Screen Aspect Ratio : 4:3 VS 16:9 :

Most tablets come in an widescreen form factor, But some manufactures stick to the ol' 4:3 Format. The 4:3 is best for Internet browsing or Reading, Specially Browsing through Photos while 16:9 is Ideal for watch movies. Note that 16:9 Ratio Tablets can be cumbersome to use !

20 : SIM Card Slot ?

A common mistake that people make while purchasing tablets is they assume that tablets can make Calls as well when provided with SIM Card slot. But occasionally SIM Card can only be used to access internet access, nothing more. Also many tablets have very low powered Mic, check it out.

21 : Dongle Support :

Many time manufactures make their tablet only to accept some particular USB Internet Dongle. Make sure that your tablet support our choice or USB Dongle.

22 : Charge It Up Man :

Common mistake that people do is that they thing their mobile charger could charge their Tablets too. Most of the times, Tablets are provided with custom chargers because tablets need higher current for charging. Also power requirements changes from device to device. Using wrong charges charger would probably brick your gadget.

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Nexus 5 : Release Date, Specs, Price And Comparision To Other Mobiles.

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Sat, 9 Nov 2013 23:51:00 +0530

Google And LG Have Finally Confirmed The Nexus 5, And Here Is Everything You Need To Know About It :

After months of confusion and patience, The LG Google Nexus 5 has finally been reviled quietly on Last Wednesday. The Nexus 5 was officially released with Android 4.4 KitKat, The new operating system and is expected to make the rounds to more carriers than ever before. The Nexus 5 is drawing its greatest competition to Apple's new iPhone 5S. While both smart phones feature groundbreaking specs, only one phone can reign as smartphone king.

So lets find out all about Nexus 5 :

Nexus 5 Specs :

Screen:

Nexus 5 has 4.95 Inch, Full HD 1080p display with a pixel density of 445ppi. The Screen is made of IPS Panel And is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3.

Processor And Motherboard :

Under the hood we have Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chip-set with 2.26GHz Quad-Core Krait CPU. Graphics are handled by Adreno 330 GPU.

Operating System :

Nexus 5 has the latest Android 4.4 Kit-Kat Operating system, and being a Nexus, it has a guarantee of getting regular updates.

RAM And Storage memory :

Nexus 5 has 2GB RAM and 16/32 GB Storage Memory Options. No MicroSD Card Slot.

Camera :

Rear Camera has 8.0 Megapixel with Optical Image Stabilization, Auto-Focus And LED Flash. It has a Sony Sensor (not MEMS) and has comes with an aperture of f/2.4. The front camera has 1.3 Megapixel.

Network, Sensors And Battery :

The Nexus 5 should arrive with a 2300mAh battery with support of Wireless Charging (QI Standards). The smartphone also have accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity, light, barometer, orientation sensors. Network Support :Multiple LTE bands - support for Verizon (not confirmed), AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile; Pentaband HSPA+ (works across the globe)

Price And Other Stuff :

Google said a base 16GB version of the device would cost $349 in the US (£299 in the UK), unlocked and without a contract. The 32GB version should cost $399 (£339 in the UK).

The Nexus 5 is now available from Google Play. The device also includes NFC, A-GPS, GLONASS, microUSB, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0 LE.

Spec War : Nexus 5 Vs iPhone 5s Vs HTC One Max VS Nokia Lumia 1520 Vs Micromax Canvas Turbo VS Sony Xperia z1 VS Samsung Note 3 :

Specs :	CPU Speed	CPU Varient	Display	Camera	OS	RAM	Weight	Price $
Nexus 5	2.26 GHz	Quad-Core Krait	4.95' IPS LCD	8.0 MP, Sony Sensor	Android 4.4	2 GB	130 Grams	350-400
iPhone 5S	1.30 GHz	A7’s dual-core	4.0',Retina Display	8.0 MP	iOS 7.x	1 GB	112 Grams	199-700
HTC One Max	1.70 GHz	Quad Core	5.9', LCD3 Display	4.0 Ultra-Pixel	Android 4.3	2 GB	217 Grams	TBA
Canvas Turbo	1.40 GHz	Quad Core	5.0', IPS LCD	13.0 MP	Android 4.2	1 GB	115 Grams	320
Lumia 1520	2.2 GHz	Snapdragon 800 MSM8974	6.0', IPS LCD	20.0 MP, CZ Lens	Windows Phone 8	2 GB	209 Grams	750
Xperia z1	2.2 GHz	Snapdragon 800	5.0' Triluminos	20.7 MP,1/2 AP.	Android 4.2	2 GB	170 Grams	650
Samsung Note 3	1.9 GHz	8 Core Exynos 5 Octa 5420	5.7'. Super AMOLED	13 MP BSI sensor	Android 4.2	3 GB	168 Grams	750

As you can see in the above table, Every mobile has its own Plus Points. Samsung Note 3 has 3 GB RAM, Highest in the market right now whereas HTC One Max Has the best camera and design. Its all up to you which mobile you choose.

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Is Facebook Afraid Of Google Plus ?

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Fri, 6 Sep 2013 09:28:00 +0530

Facebook, The biggest, largest and most popular Social-Networking site that ran many other websites out of business, Like Orkut, Friendster and hi5, And produced a major problem for big sites like LinkedIn and Twitter, Has started to show the signs that its time is over. Facebook is scared of Google+, And it has got good reason too :

Why Should Facebook Be Scared Of Google Plus :

People Get Bored :

Everything has its craze, After sometime, People start searching for something new, And that is exactly what Google + Is Offering. Facebook Profile And Wall design hasn't been changed in the past years. The biggest change in Facebook Design was 'Timeline' And 'Cover Photo', But we are bored of it now. Google Plus is so much interesting with its Circles, +1 Features, Hangouts And other stuff.

Google Plus Has Next-Gen Technology :

Google+ is a fusion of Facebook and Twitter, The two social networking giants of this time. One of the main reason people are using Google Plus is because,Like Twitter they can share what they find interesting not only to their close friends, but to the whole internet And Follow their Interests Easily. Unlike Facebook. In other words, G+'s popularity is being driven by Twitter-like activity. G+ Also has a strong inter-network social sharing, where you can share stuff with your friends easily.

Fusion With Google Search :

Probably the biggest change in Google Search Since Google Instant, Was that when Google started to Integrate Google Plus In the Search. Suppose you’re searching for a trip to New Delhi,India. Normally Google will serve you related web pages about the area of India's you are researching. However, if you click the person icon or as Google calls it the “Search plus your world” icon, it will start bringing up Google+ posts about New Delhi And India from your network, related photos from your friends, and pages/profiles related to that query. Also if you're on Google Authorship Program, And You Have a G+ Profile, You'll Appear on the Google search. So that means if you are on G+, you will pop up in Search Results.

Here Is An Interesting Picture Showing How Much The Popular Social Networking Sites Took To Reach 50 Million Users :

Assisting Users In Making Google Plus Profiles :

Google has put a lot of efforts in making Google Plus a hit. They Used their Biggest Weapon, The Search, to force people into making G+ profiles. The Second most used feature of Google, The G-Mail, is also contributing in increasing the population of G+. See when you sign up for Gmail, Google has automatically ticked two boxes in the end which automatically creates your G+ Profile when you make a mail account.

Google Know Facebook Weakness :

Facebook’s real enemy isn't Google Plus ; It’s Facebook. Google knows this. Thus when Facebook shoots itself and stumbles badly, Google is in the prime position to seize on the opportunity and siphon away users.Currently Google+ Is only a Alternative to Facebook, but it might change soon !

Facebook On Its Defensive Mode. Here's How :

Constant Upgrading :

Facebook is constantly upgrading itself to protect its throne. The Biggest Change was Graph Search, Where Facebook tried to turn their search box into a smart box, Also Facebook is now more aimed at Brands And Companies, Facebook’s analytic s tool (Useful for Page Admins's) Insights show's Page performance data in real-time.

Facebook New Graph Search, Intelligent, But Not Intelligent Enough To Take On G+.

Blocks Friends Exporter Plug-in :

One Of the most famous plug-ins of Google Chrome And Firefox, Facebook Friend Exporter, the open-source extension, lets users grab all the information about their Facebook friends, which can then be imported to other social sharing networks like Twitter or mainly Google Plus, Was blocked by Facebook. Also they removed the external E-Mail addresses from Profile So that its impossible to export friends list.

Blocks Plugin, Result Of Panic ?

After Viewing Google Plus Success, Facebook Makes itself More "Twitter-Alike" :

Facebook Has started working on the Twitter Formula too. The Hash-tags, Followers, Etc are clearly the signs that Facebook is converting itself to Twitter 2.0. The Google Plus Now Has More than 500 Million Users ( Till June 2013), And It is clear that it'll out-space Twitter in the close time, Facebook knows after Twitter, It's their number.

More Bounty To Peoples Who Figure Out Bugs In Facebook :

Since Always, Facebook has been slow in finding and fixing its problems, And the thing that can make this company go down faster than a avalanche, is if its Users gets compromised. So Facebook now gives you a large chunk of money if you can figure out a security hole in Facebook, And more money if you provide a solution it.

Working On Their Privacy Policy :

Privacy is last, and not because it’s not important, quite on the contrary. Protecting your privacy is one of the most important aspects of social networking, and there’s no reason for privacy settings to be complicated. Google+‘s privacy settings are all in a huge, changeable pile . These are part of your Google account’s general settings, and all reside under one single tab: Google+. Facebook, on the other hand, have been under attack for privacy concerns since day one, and has been working on simplifying its privacy settings for years.

A Photo Comparision Of Google+ And Facebook, Please Click To Zoom. :

Photo Courtesy Of Blazomania !

Conclusion :
If Facebook Wants to keep itself in business, They would have to make themselves more Like-able, But it is somewhat known that Google Plus Will Replace Facebook, It Might Not Be Today, Or Even The Next Year, But Facebook Has Finally found a competitor and needs something Big To Win This Battle. !

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iPhone 5S And iPhone 5C Ready To Replace iPhone 5 ?

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Wed, 4 Sep 2013 06:57:00 +0530

New iPhone 5S And 5C, Coming Soon !

"When is the next iPhone coming out?" "Should I wait for the next iPhone or just get one now?" "And why would I want the next iPhone to read my fingerprint?". These are some of the most asked questions at this time of the year. Why ? Because For the past two years, Apple has released a new iPhone in September, which means that many are preparing for a long-anticipated upgrade.
This time it's going to be Extra-Special, Because Apple will be unveiling Not One, But Two new iPhones, The iPhone 5S And iPhone 5C.
So lets's find out whats new in these iPhone's :

iPhone 5S :

According to various sources, the iPhone 5S will have a very similar design to the iPhone 5, but the confirmed changes are :

Fingerprint Sensor :

Siri was the Highlighted feature in iPhone 4S, And in iPhone 5S, Many sources confirm that the Circular Home Button will have an integrated Fingerprint Sensor. And there's more supporting evidence for this. Last year Apple bought "AuthenTec", a bio-metrics reader and mobile security solutions company, and a folder called "biometrickitUI" was recently found in the iOS 7 software code.

Improved Camera And Processor :

Tough the hardware specs have not been confirmed, Two things have been made sure that'll receive an update, The Camera And Processor. The phone will have a new version of Apple's processor (presumably the A7), which will naturally be faster and more efficient, increasing the battery life. The camera will have a better flash and sensor for taking better photos .

Gold Color :

The iPhone 5S will come in a new color, The Gold. It will join the current colors : Black And White. Tough some sources say that The iPhone Gold will look actually more like Champagne Golden Color. There have been positive feedback about Apple introducing new color for iPhone, Majority Says it takes away the boring 2-tone color theme.
Whereas some people give negative feedback like : iPhone has the trademark theme of two color, Now there is no difference between iPhone's and Nokia's Phones.

Graphite Color :

If you thought that the iPhone 5S would be available in only 3 colors, Think Again. The latest photos of iPhone 5S suggests the new iPhone Might hit the market with new color theme.Based on the photos, it appears the new gray tone will cover the back plate and the sides phone while the face will remain black. Source.

Rumors Regarding iPhone 5S : Maybe True, Maybe False :

iPhone 5S may launch with two or three different screen sizes.

Might Be available in 128 GB Version.

Might Have An NFC Scanner.

Have iOS 7.

The iPhone 5C :

Cheap Plastic Body :

iPhone 5C Isn't just cheap on pricing, its cheap on the build quality too. Instead of having a aluminium body like iPhone 5, iPhone 5C is going to be in a Plastic Body. But don't worry, It might not be that cheap kind of plastic you find on Samsung mobiles, It is a Strong,durable and attractive plastic. Which is not going to be a dealbraker for the iPhone lovers.

Siri Says "No" :

Apple has decided not to provide iPhone 5C with the trademark assistant, Siri, once much-lambasted, but which went on to acquire a much-loved presence in the lives of iPhone users, costs Apple Inc. money, lots of it, as requests and commands are all routed through a data center. By omitting Siri on the iPhone 5C, Apple keeps its cost down, the benefits of which will then be passed on to consumers in the form of a cheaper phone.

Good Hardware :

iPhone 5C is believed to be running the latest iOS 7, having 1gigs of RAM, 8 mega-pixel camera and 1.7 megapixel front camera. It will be available in standard 8,16,32 and 64 GB Storage memory.

Rumors : Heard, but not Confirmed :

Dual-Core CPU.

4-Inch Screen with a resolution of 640x1136 pixels.

Round Lens With Twin LED Flash.

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Google Worries As Android OS Chaos Increases !

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Sun, 1 Sep 2013 19:10:00 +0530

When Your Favorite Internet Gaint Google, Rolls out a new Operating System For its Android Mobile Devices, It doesn't mean that every android user can install the updates on their Phones Immediately, They Have to wait atleast 6 months. And those are the lucky Ones, Others don't even get an Upgrade to their Android OS.
The Upgrades Are Reserved For Newer Devices, And for the older devices (like more than 9 months old), The manufacture decides if they want to give upgrade.

This Table Shows The Current Android OS distribution On The Market :

Ginger-Bread As A Security Risk :

Google Is Unhappy by this fragmentation in the android market, As it makes a lot of trouble for the developer to port their apps to this large variety of hardware's, versions and interfaces, And this condition also applies to Google's own Apps. So Google Created A Modular Design Since Ice Cream Sandwich, Where Google can upgrade some parts of the OS like Play Store, Download Manager And Some Other Stuff, Regardless of the manufacture. Thus approx. 20 Modules Always stay up-to-date. Other modules can also be updated by Google if the manufacture allows it, that is why Nexus Series is always updated.

Other Post : Why Nokia Lumia 1020 Is A Bad Deal ?

Although It is currently unlikely that you'll encounter an major security risk, but small viruses and spywares have been targeting android now more than ever. The Android 2.3, AKA Gingerbread has been attracting special attention of hackers, In the last month Google Removed 32 Malicious Apps from the Play Store Which have already attacked some of the devices. In the last year, Over 33 Million Devices were found infected, Out of which 43% was Android 2.3.

How Fragmented Is Android, You Wonder ?

The Latest Version, Android 4.2 Aka JellyBean Is only available on a small fraction of the installed base. Android 2.3 And Android 4.0 Consist of 60% OS Installed on current android mobiles.

So What Is The Main Reason Behind This Fragmentation ?

Updates Does Not Make Up Money For Manufactures :

We all know, When the companies try to sell their Mobiles, they promise us all kinds of things like epic customer supper, great warranty or Promised Updates, But Only a Margin of Companies keep their word.

Most of the companies are focused on making money, and the easiest way of doing that is to make your upcoming mobile something we ( The Users ) have never seen, So They put all their manpower to the new Devices. The Companies cannot afford to upgrade their old mobiles so they don't give a Flying F*ck About older devices.

Too Many Difficulties In Launching The Upgrade :

You Got Updated To The Latest Version Of The OS, Great, See What happens behind the curtains :

Google Develops And Launches It New Android For Nexus Series.
The OS Is then passed on to the partner manufactures.
Manufactures Cast The OS To their requirements like modded Interface, Pre-installed Apps Etc.
The Modded OS Is then tested on Devices.
The OS Is then sent back to Manufactures Programmers to fix the bugs and enhance performance.
The OS Sent Back To Testing Again.
If Passed, The OS Is then made available to users.

With The First leaks of Android 4.3 Going Viral on Net, And Android 5.0 (Key Lime Pie) Delayed for the time being, Google has a lot to work on if they want to keep Android Alive And Exclusive, Else it might end up like Windows CE OS.

This Means Forcing Manufactures to push Updates often and faster, Unlike Samsung, Who Took 6 Months to release it's Android 4.2 Update.

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Why Your Encryption/Passwords Suck ? New Security Methods : 3D Face Analysis, Bio Metrics, ETC ...

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 22:08:00 +0530

" Treat Your Passwords Like you treat your Toothbrush, Don't Let anyone Use it and Change it every 6 Months " - Clifford Stoll, Scientist.
Thousands of Online Services uses Password, Be it Banks, Shops, Social Networking Sites, Email's And Every other service. These Passwords are lying on the Databases of the companies, Which frequently have very basic security.
And These sites Do Get Hacked, Here Are Some Of The Greatest Attacks :

Service :	Victims :
Sony PlayStation Network :	77 Million Accounts Hacked. Site Down For 24 Days.
Evernote :	50 Million Accounts Hacked, Including Addresses.
LinkedIn :	6.5 Million Accounts Hacked.
Gamigo :	8.24 Million Accounts Exploited.
Yahoo Voices :	450,000 Accounts Hacked.
Twitter :	250,000 Accounts Hacked.

Most Of the Accounts Get Hacked Because the Main Site Server Gets Exploited, But Many Individual Accounts Get Hacked Because people are too damn dumb to use complex password, A Survey done by Mark Burnett for 12 years Indicates that 78% of online users use These passwords :

password	2000	hockey	dallas
123456	jordan	george	yankees
1234	superman	charlie	123123
12345678	harley	andrew	ashley
qwerty	1234567	michelle	666666
dragon	fuck	love	hello
sex	asshole	jessica	amanda
12345	hunter	boobs	orange
baseball	trustno1	legend-ary	biteme
football	ranger	6969	freedom
letmein	buster	pepper	computer
monkey	thomas	daniel	fuckme
696969	tiger	access	nicole
abc123	robert	123456789	thunder
mustang	soccer	654321	ginger
micheal	porn	joshua	heather
shadow	batman	maggie	hammer
master	test	starwars	summer
wintwe	jennifer	pass	silver
fucking	carlover	killer	william

Name : Julian Paul Assange.

Nationality : Australian.

Why is He Known : Founder And Editor Of Wikileaks.

Status : Living. Unknown Location.

Bio -

Julian "Paul" Assange is the Editor In Chief and Founder or the Site : WikiLeaks. Wikileaks is well known for publishing Top-Level Secrets and Hidden Scams of Government Around the world. It Became famous in 2010 when it began to publish U.S. military and diplomatic documents. Assange was a hacker as a teenager, then a computer programmer before becoming known for his work with WikiLeaks and making public appearances around the world speaking about freedom of the press, censorship, and investigative journalism.

Bradley Manning : US Soldier :

Name : Bradley Edward Manning

Nationality : United States Of America.

Why Is He Known : Supplying Classified Information Against USA To Wikileaks.

Status : Living. Convicted.

Bio -

Bradley Edward Manning is an United States Army Soldier Convicted for 22 Charges Including : Espionage Act, Aiding The Enemy, Stealing Government Property and Computer Fraud Act. It has been proved that Manning Gave Wikileaks The Video of USA Baghdad airstrike, Which Shows an American helicopter firing on a group of men in Baghdad. One of the men was a journalist, and two other men were Reuters employees carrying cameras that the pilots mistook for an anti-tank grenade launcher (RPG-7). The helicopter also fired on a van that stopped to help the injured members of the first group; two children in the van were wounded and their father killed. He has also accepted that he supplied Afghan War logs, Iraq War logs to The New York Times, The Guardian, and Der Spiegel. Disclosing Classified American Government Information.

Aaron Swartz : Co-Founder Of Reddit :

Name : Aaron Hillel Swartz

Nationality : United States Of America.

Why Is He Known : Founder Of Watchdog.net, Stopping SOPA, Supporting Bradley Manning.

Status : Deceased. Suicide By Hanging.

Bio -

Aaron Swartz was an American computer programmer, writer, and Internet activist. Unlike other whistle-blowers in our list, Aaron Swartz didn't leak Classified government Documents, But he played a major role in Making Internet a better place, He played a role in stopping Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), in which the government stopped websites that post offensive/pirated material. On December 27, 2010, Swartz also filed a Freedom of Information Act request to learn about the treatment of Bradley Manning, He was also an alleged source for Wikileaks. He also introduced StrongBox, A tool by which you can send data to the famous newspaper New Yorker, without having any fear of disclosure.

Edward Snowden : PRISM Whistle-Blower :

Name : Edward Joseph Snowden

Nationality : United States Of America.

Why Is He Known : Revealing classified United States government surveillance programs

Status : Living. Last Known Location : Russia.
Bio -
Edward Joseph Snowden, Our Favourite and most popular whistle-blower. He Leaked confidential data of US Government SPY Program : PRISM ,XKeyscore, and Tempora Internet surveillance programs. He is known by many names like Hero, Traitor, Bastard, Whisteblower, patriot etc. He is currently residing as an un-wanted asylum. Snowden had applied for political asylum to 20 countries,Finland, Germany, India, Poland, Norway, Austria, Italy, and the Netherlands cited technical grounds for not considering the application, saying that applications for asylum to these countries must be made from within the countries' borders or at border stations, And other countries didn't wanted him at all. (really shamed to be an Indian right now.) Russian Prime Minister Mr. Putin said that if Snowden wanted to be granted asylum in Russia, Snowden would have to "stop his work aimed at harming our American partners." Some sources also say that the U.S. administration, and specifically Vice President Joe Biden, had pressured the governments of these countries to refuse his petition for asylum (wikipedia).

Anna Hazare And Arvind Kejriwal :

Nationality : INDIA, Asia.

Why Are They Known : Reinforcing RTI Act, Indian Anti-Corruption (LOKPAL) Movement,

Status : Living In INDIA.
Bio -
In 2010's Anna Hazare led a movement Right To Information, Which enables citizens to know about the plan and money expenditure of Government Of India. When denied by Government at first, Hazare began his fast unto death on 9 August 2006 in Alandi against the proposed amendment. He ended his fast on 19 August 2006, after the government agreed to change its earlier decision. Arvind Kejriwal has been using RTI in corruption cases in many government departments including the Income Tax Department, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the Public Distribution System (PDS), the Delhi Electricity Board etc. Both Gather around 50,000 Supporters on the ground of RamLila, And made the government surrender to the right of the peoples.

There are many other Heroes Out Their, Who's name we can't put up on the list due to less space, But We Support everybody out there working for the humanity.

Main Sources For This Post : WikiPedia, Wikileaks, New Yorker, Times Of India.

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Microsoft $200 Windows 8 Tablet : The Game-changer ?

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:37:00 +0530

If Asus Mini PC, Amazon Kindle Fire And IBM Touchpad have thought us anything, It is : The Cheaper The Gadget Is, The More Big Splash Will it Make. And Seems Like Microsoft is Planning To Walk on the same path.

With the steep drop in PC Sales (15%) in 2013, And blaming it on the Missing Windows 8 Start button and fuzzy navigation, Microsoft Has shown signs of intelligence to step up their game. Microsoft has also launched Tablet's in the past, But they didn't gain much popularity, Mainly Because Tablet is an Android and Apple Dominated Market.

The "Tablet Price" Dilemma :

The Majority of tablet users follow the protocol of Android or Apple. If an average tablet buyer has around $350, he will surely go with a flashy android tablet like Nexus 7 ( 16 GB for $199 and 32 GB For $249 ) or Asus FonePad, And if that buyer has more than $400 In His Pocket, He will ( most probably) go for apple tablet like iPad 2 ($400 - $600) or Ipad 4th Gen ($500 - $650). Only A Small fraction of average buyer will go for Microsoft Tablets. Mainly because Microsoft hasn't publicized their tablet like Android or Apple.

The "Windows Is Not Tablet Friendly" Thinking :

Microsoft Invented the first ever tablet, But they got too late in the "Usable Tablet" Race, And Apple and Android gained a lot from this. And I Don't know how, but somehow somebody tricked us into thinking that Windows is not user friendly on Tablet. It is wrong, Microsoft has always produced High Powered mobile operating system, Including Windows CE (windows mobile), Windows Phone OS 7 and 8, Windows RT, But they were a bit difficult to navigate, That effected badly to the image of Microsoft.

Windows $200 Tablet, Will it make a change in Tablet Trend ?

Amazon started the cheap tablet race, And quickly sold many devices, Because it offers complete ecosystem : E-books, Movies, Songs etc, But Now Microsoft has decided to enter this race, Would It Win ?

We think so, Because the rumoured device was set to be priced at $600, But Microsoft’s Windows RT ARM-powered Surface tablet will cost just $199. Microsoft Will Offer Surface RT to Schools for $200 (an upgraded version).Source.

But other companies doesn't seem to happy about this decision by Microsoft. Acer CEO JT Wang warned : “It will create a huge negative impact for the ecosystem and other brands may take a negative reaction,It is not something you are good at so please think twice.”

Apple is also an main contender in this race, Apple is about to launch iPad Mini 2, Which price tag isin't been defined yet but we think it would be less than iPad Price ($499).Apple already has a robust app store and has already proved to consumers that it’s capable of creating a first-class tablet.

EhMyGawd, When Will I Get that tablet ?

Tough it is not been confirmed by Microsoft that it will release the $200 tablet, Engadget managed to catch up some source that says the tablet will come into the market soon. So don't get excited yet.

Summary :
If Microsoft is determined selling the tablet at a low price point, then the company must have concluded that it needs to positively blow the market away to catch up with the competition. It must have also concluded that it doesn't mind angering its vendor partners, because a $199 Microsoft tablet would kill the other tablets by microsoft.

The HTC One has 2 Front speakers, which produces sound as smooth as JBL Speakers, But Giving sharp beats like DRE Headphones, Samsung Galaxy S4 sports the old speakers, which gives out average sound. There is no match out there for HTC One Speakers !

Verdict :

Samsung Galaxy Brings Epic Hardware to the table, But HTC One Has more premium features. At last it just boils down to personal preferences, Like we Prefer HTC One, Because we prefer a sexy phone with good speakers and camera, But Galaxy S4 also has our hearts beating for it.

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Google Takes On Apple TV With Chromecast !

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:37:00 +0530

Google New Product : Low Cost TV Dongle Chromecast :

Google Revealed its new product today, A thumb sized TV Dongle which plugs into the HDMI port of TV's . Google Aims to take over Apple TV, a streaming box by Apple Inc, Just like it did with its Nexus Series.
Although this is not the first TV product by Google,
Google Previously launched a product with Sony, with which it released a £200 set-top box, was poorly received. It also released Google TV, a service that was blocked by several TV networks, and suffered greatly, mainly because it was too damn expensive !

So What are its technical Specs ?

Supported Output : HMDI,CEC Compatible, One Touch Play for CEC enabled TVs and AVR's.
Maximum Output Resolution : 1080 Pixels
Wireless : 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Supported System Which Can Control This Device : Android 2.3+, iOS 6.0+, Windows 7+, Mac OS 10.7+, Chromebook Pixel.
Warranty : 1 Year
Minimum Internet Speed Required : 3 MBPS

What Can You Do With Google Chromecast ?

Cast your movies from your Device to your TV : Suppose you are watching a video on your device, it is so good you want to watch it on your HDTV, all you have to do is just swipe and the video will start playing on the TV.

Browse Internet On Your TV : You are reading something or watching something on your laptop chrome browser, and you like it to display on bigger screen, just click on the swipe button on your Google Chrome browser and it will be displayed on your TV.

Simple Plug And Play : Google Chromecast doesn't require any special softwares or wires, just plug the device in your TV, let it connect to your Wi-Fi network, and you are done.

Turn Your Mobile Into Remote Control : After plugging the Google Chromecast, you can forget your TV Remote control, Your android mobile, i-phone, i-pad, laptop can directly control your TV volume, channels, and other stuff.

Google Chromecast Sends Data From the mobile to Your TV Set.

Pricing And Availability :

Google ChromeCast is priced at 35 $ and is available on Amazon And best-buy !

Competition :

The TV Streaming box is already full of products, We have Apple TV, one of the most popular product on TV Box, Western Digital WD TV Live Wi-Fi , ASUS O!Play Mini HD Media Player, And other Mini Devices. Google This is going to be tough !

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Mobile Number Cloning : How To Clone A Number Easily !

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:57:00 +0530

The Ultimate Tool to spy on somebody is in every everybody's pocket ! The Modern Engineering marvel aka Mobile Phone's are everybody's need. People often (mostly) do their confidential talks over cell phone's, But only some know how easy it is to eavesdrop them. There are some tricks and hacks to do that, but the most powerful way is to clone their SIM Card. The Subscriber Identity Card aka SIM Card is the transmitter of signal to the mobile and tower, And you can do It easily.

So What Can You Do When You Clone SIM card ?

Well There are many things to do when you clone a SIM Card, You can secretly spy on the victims calls and data transfers, make him mobile bill go crazy, send messages and make calls from his number, All without touching the victims Cell Phone.

First A Little Knowledge Of SIM Hacking :

Not every SIM Card is clone-able, There are two types of SIM Card :

COMP128v1: The most popular and clone-able version of SIM Cards, Distributed widely till 2004 in USA (2007 In ASIA Countries), Of the number of victim is older than 2004 in USA or 2007 in Asia, Chances are you can clone it pretty easily.

COMP128v2: The newer SIM's, Capable of better 3G Reception, Video Call Support, New and Secure firmware, Complex Design, Very ( I mean very fu*king very) Hard. If the SIM is bought after 2004, it is probably this version.

Things Required :

Blank SIM Programmable Cards : http://www.ownta.com/blank-sim-card-without-phone-numbers.html

A SIM Firmware Writer : http://www.ebay.com/itm/ES9P-16-in-1-Sim-Card-Reader-Writer-Copy-Cloner-Backup-Kit-New-Useful-2013-/281054905820

Or Make your own SIM Writer : CLick Here

Software For Reading : Woron Scan :
http://www.live-share.com/files/2505..._scan.rar.html

http://w13.easy-share.com/2588031.html

http://tinyurl.com/3ytpyb

The Victim's SIM For 15 minutes to 30 Minutes !

So The inventory is full, Lets Begin The Work :

The main mission in cloning a SIM Card is to get KI and IMSI codes, these codes are the identifier of the SIM Card, and help you register your mobile to the network.

The Step 1 :

Plug in the SIM Reader, Install the software, get the vic's SIM.

Step 2 :

Configure the Software as shown in the below pictures :

Step 3 :

First Run The IMSI Search :

Note Down The IMSI Number !

When the results come, write them down. Then start the ICC Search :

Note This Value Down Too.

Write down the ICC Number too, Now run the KI Search, This may take some time :

After 45 Minutes, IF you don't Get the First Value, The Sim IS Un-cloneable !

Now remove the Vic's SIM And give it back to him.

Step 4 :

Download SIM-EMU, A software to write settings on Blank SIM Card.

Now insert the blank SIM and wait for it to detect.

Step 5 :

Run SIM-EMU and click the configure tab,

Enter the ALL the Info Gathered from the Woron Scan Process: IMSI, KI, ICC.

The Setup Menu

For the rest Info :

For ADN/SMS/FDN# (ADN= Abbreviated Dialing No. / SMS = No. of SMSes stored on SIM / FDN = Fixed Dialing No.) Enter: 140 / 10 / 4 OR if the Program has suggested values, let it remain as it is.

The Phone Number should be in International Format, EG: For India +91(the international code) 9999999999 (the number)

Step 6 :

Let The Writing Begin, Select the Write To Disk button and Name the File: SuperSIM.HEX.

Wait For The Conformation, Then Select OK.

A write EEPROM file window will appear. Name the EEPROM file SuperSIM_EP.HEX and click the Save button.

Now You Have 2 Files, Ready to be Flashed.

Step 7 :

Now We Flash the files on Blank SIM Card :

Install the card that came with the card writer, cause using any other software will fu*k up your card and your reader.

Our Card Readers Software was Infinity USB Unlimited, The interface can be changed in your software, but the functioning is the same.

Now Put the required files in the appropriate fields :

Flashing The Blank SIM.

Step 8 :

Now run the writing task, Click on done when it has completed.

Congrats, You Have Cloned A SIM Card !

So here you have it, A Cloned SIM Card, Now when somebody calls the victim, Both of the mobiles will ring, same will happen in the case of SMS, But only one can pick up the call. Also don't do something big that will raise a red flag in Mobile Company. You are responsible for your own Shit.

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Sony PlayStation 4 VS Microsoft Xbox One : Which One IS Better ?

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 11:34:00 +0530

If you are a gaming fan you would have heard that Sony has released the specs of its new PlayStation 4, And as we heard before The Microsoft has already announced its new Xbox One. Now we'll compare these two gaming consoles against each other on its specs, design, pricing, availability and other criteria .
So let the War Begin :

CPU Power :

Both PlayStation 4 And Xbox One uses the same kind of processor : AMD Jaguar Processor, The PlayStation 4 takes the upper hand by featuring 1,152 GPU cores compared to the Xbox One’s 768 graphics cores. The GPU Cores directly determine the performance of the console, The More Cores it has, The Better the game play will be.

So We'll Give 1 Point to PlayStation 4 For Better CPU :

PlayStation 4 = 1 Points

Xbox One = 0 Points.

Operating System :

This is where the Xbox One has the upper hand. Being the product of Microsoft, it surely has a kick ass OS based on windows Kernel and the rumor also states that the Microsoft is planning an Windows RT like OS for Xbox One. The PlayStation 4 still uses the old ORiB OS (which looks like FreeBSD to us.

So the Xbox One Gains One Point for better OS.
PlayStation 4 : 1 Point
Xbox One : 1 Point

Random Access Memory AKA RAM :

The Xbox One has 8GB DDR3 RAM clocked on 2133 MHz whereas The PlayStation 4 is married with 8GB GDDR5 RAM on 5500 MHz. As we know, The GDDR5 RAM's gives better graphical performance compared to DDR3 RAM's. Here also, the PlayStation 4 beats Xbox One.

The PlayStation 4 Gains One More Point For Better RAM :

PlayStation 4 = 2 Points

Xbox One = 1 Points

System Memory Bandwidth :

The Xbox one is has 68.3 GB/s of system memory bandwidth whereas the new PlayStation 4 has a whooping bandwidth of 176.0 GB/s. The more system memory bandwidth makes the PlayStation 4 More responsive and fast.

The PS4 Gains One More Point :

PlayStation 4 = 3 Points

Xbox One = 1 Points

At the end of technical specs, The Sony PlayStation is leading with 3 : 1, Will the Microsoft Xbox One Be able to take on it in the next round ?

Multi-Player Game-play :

Microsoft has always advertised its Xbox as a multiplayer console, And people still buy Xbox Consoles to play with their friends. Its the same for PlayStation but the Xbox network is much much better.

So Xbox One Gains 1 point for Better Multiplayer network.

PlayStation 4 : 3 Points

Xbox One : 2 Points

Controller AKA Handles :

Dual Shock 4 Controller.

The controller plays an important part in gameplay and player comfort. The new PlayStation 4 has a new Dual Shock 4 Controller. It supports a new "Light Bar" that enables the Motion Control functionality. The DualShock 4 also includes the social-focused Share button, a built-in speaker, and a headphone jack. The DualShock 4 connects to PS4 By Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR, which has a speed of 3MBPS.

Xbox One Controller : An Improved D Pad.

The Xbox Controller looks a lot like fighter jet. It has a sleek outlook, and a firm grip. The controller is lighter than the PS4 Dual Shock 4 Controller and has a redesigned D-Pad and thumb stick. The main new upgrade is the new Impulse Trigger for better feedback. The Xbox controller works on WiFi Directs that has a bandwidth of 250 MBps.

As seen, The new Dual Shock Controller Has better design and buttons but the Xbox One Controller has better grip and Connection technology.

So we'll award both the controllers with one point.

PlayStation 4 : 4 Points

Xbox One : 3 Points

Bundled Accessories :

The PlayStation Has its controllers and ear-buds bundled in the package, but the Xbox One come's with Second Generation Kinetic.

So Xbox One Gains one more point

PlayStation 4 : 4 Points.

Xbox One : 4 Points.

Other Entertainment Features :

The PlayStation 4 can streaming video through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu Plus, Redbox Instant, MLB.TV, and Sony's own Video Unlimited Service, which hosts more than 150,000 movies and TV shows to rent or own. Other services like Music Unlimited, Crackle, and Flixster will also be available on the the PS4.

Tv Guide : Xboxed !

On the other hand, The Xbox One has added a new feature called Tv Guide, now the TV cable will go from your Set-Up Box to your Xbox and watch TV in it. Xbox also Supports Skype and better web browsing, and all the things can multitask with each other. Also you can switch from one application to another by voice commands.

Both Consoles will get one point.

PlayStation 4 : 5 Points

Xbox One : 5 Points

New Innovations :

While PS4 Doesn't has any new innovations, The Microsoft Has announced a New Add-On : Illumiroom. This Add-on turns your Living room into a full fledged Game Stage. It is an awesome technology that will surely change the way of gaming.

So Microsoft Gets One Point For New Innovations :

PlayStation 4 : 5 Points

Xbox One : 6 Points

Pricing And Availability :

The Xbox One is priced at 499 $ and is supposed to come out next year whereas the PlayStation 4 is Priced at 399 $ and is estimated to come out in the market sooner.

The PlayStation Gets one more point For more Value For Money :

PlayStation 4 : 6 Points

Xbox One : 6 Points.

This Fight Would Never End !

So Xbox One Comes with top of class innovations and bundled kinetic, whereas the PS4 comes earlier,cheaper and more powerful on the paper. So Which one is your favorite ? Vote and Comment Below !
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Nokia Lumia 1020 : Why It Is A Bad Deal Right Now ?

noreply@blogger.com (Sameer "Baba" Siddiqui) — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:49:00 +0530

With one of the biggest Fanfare, arrived the New Nokia Lumia 1020 Camera-Focused Mobile phone. You know the mobile that has 41 Mega-Fuck**g-Pixel Camera and is said to be the biggest game changer Nokia has brought to table since Nokia N95.
But we personally think that it is not worth the trouble, why ?
Lets Find Out :

Nokia Lumia 1020 Specs :

Screen : 4.5" AMOLED WXGA (1280x768

Operating System : Windows Phone 8

Processor : 1.5 GHz Dual Core Snapdragon S4.

Memory : 2 GB Ram And 32 GB Internal Storage.

Camera Resolution : 41 MegaPixel Camera Giving 7712 x 5360 Res.

Pricing : 700 $ (45,000 Rupees )

In-Detail Specs About The Camera :

The Nokia Pure View 41 MP camera with optical image stabilization with Xenon flash for still images and LED flash for video is definitely one hell of a camera. No mobile in history has this much Mega Pixel and features, And it is perfectly able to capture Pics at night, because of its 41 MP sensor that uses ZEISS optics with six lenses (yupp 6 Lenses ) that process the picture perfectly.

It Has 41 Mega-Pixel, I'm Sure It Click's The Best Pictures :

Ah, The Classic Rumor. The More The Pixel, The Better The Pictures Are. I'm sorry guys, but Mega-Pixels Doesn't determine the photo quality, The Sensor Does.

In Fact, If you stuff excess pixels in normal Pictures, The Pic would itself become crappy. How ? Packing a larger sensor with more than three times the number of pixels doesn't translate into better photos: smaller pixels collect less light, which worsens image quality. The thing is, Nokia doesn't really want you to use the full resolution of its sensor.For Regular Pictures it uses 5 Super Pixels.

Have you heard about the term "Ultra-Pixel" ? It states that the more big the pixels are, the better the photo quality would be. And it is true, As A Ultra-Pixel Absorbes more data than the Mega-Pixel, And More Data Means More Clear Image. It was recently proved by HTC One.

The Nokia Lumia Itself uses 5 Super-Pixels for normal quality photo-shoots.

Htc One(left) 4 Ultra Pixel And Nokia Lumia 920 (Right) 8 Mega Pixel.
The difference is noticeable.

So What Are The Uses Of 41 MP And 5 Super-pixels ?

The Nokia Lumia 1020 Has 2 Main Picture Clicking Modes : Normal And Zoom.

When using the normal ( 5 Super-Pixel ) mode, your picture will be excellent if you want to click picture where you don't want to zoom, For example : Portraits and Close Range Pics. The 5 Super-Pixel is equivalent to 34 Mega-Pixels (give or take).

But When Clicking Large Pictures (like Mountains or Sky scrappers), You would obviously need to zoom, And that is where the 41 Mega-Pixel Comes into action. The main functional reason for using smaller (denser) sensor pixels is that it allows a whole new approach to digital zoom. Instead of cropping into images, as standard digital zooms do, theaweber blogger Lumia 1020 can ‘crop into’ the sensor in order to achieve what Nokia calls lossless zoom. It means you can Zoom to some far away places without having busted picture. And to control that zoom option, Nokia has added a scroll button that lets you zoom in or out easily.

Scroll Button : Zoom Easily !

Enough About The Camera, What Else ?

The main weakness of this mobile is that it uses Microsoft Windows Phone 8 OS, And as much as i love Windows Phone OS, i hate to say that this mobile would be much much better with Android running on it. The Windows Phone has 160,000 Application in the store whereas the rivals (iOS, Android) offer upto 5 times more than that. But the development rate is still high for Windows Phone OS, so don't give up your hope yet !

Also the battery lasts up-to 8-9 usage hours, which is average for today's mobiles but still, they could have done it better.

The Display is quite amazing, Its Responsive, Colorful and Bright. Watching movies are delight on this 4.5-inch AMOLED PureMotion HD+ display with a 1,280x768-pixel HD display and a 16:9 aspect ratio screen.

The wireless charging option is missing in Lumia 1020, why ? Because the Big-ass lens took all the space on the back cover.

The Screen Is Bright And Colorful, No Matter what You'll Fall in love with it.

Design :

Just like every other Lumia phone, The Nokia 1020 is sleek, sexy and marvelous . It has a good grip and smudge free screen. The front of the phone is mostly covered by the screen. On the back panel, We have a big ass sensor molted. It's huge and has a bump, but doesn't effect the looks of the mobile.
This mobile might not be the performance monster but it excels in designing part !

Remember Nokia PureView 808 ?

The older Nokia PureView 808 was the first mobile phone to have a 41mp Camera, It had Symbian operating system with 1.3GHz processor and memory expandable up to 32GB. And let us tell you guys, The Nokia PureView 808 Has better Picture Quality than the New Nokia Lumia 1020. Plus its a lot cheaper and has a killer Battery backup.

Wassup About Sony Honami ?

Sony Honami : Can Lumia 1020 Compete
With This Android Monster ?

The Sony Corporation says that the Sony Xperia "Honami" camera phone will sport a full HD display sized 5 inches diagonally, while being powered by the mighty Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset with four Krait 400 cores clocked at 2.3 GHz and Adreno 320 GPU. Of course, Being a camera phone it has a 20 megapixel camera, and since we will be dealing with a member of the CyberShot tribe we might also seem some innovative features for the camera app. Also it is being said that the sensor of sony Honami is better than the Nokia Lumia 1020, which means better images. The Nokia is no match for the design of Sony mobiles. Also the Hardware of Sony Honami is 2 Times more powerful than the Nokia Lumia 1020.

So Here you go , Now if you want to buy The Best Camera Phone, Go with Pureview 808, If You want something modern and powerful, wait sometime for the launch of Sony Honami. If you want a Monster camera, Go for a Nikon D5200, Its Cheaper Than Nokia 1020 And Has Better Picture Quality. But If you want to buy a "Expensive" Windows Camera Phone with a great screen, Nokia Lumia 1020 Is Made For You.