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MUST WATCH INSPIRATIONAL VIDEOS 2017 -PART 1

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 11:13:00 +0000

1. EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE'

2. WHEN YOU ARE HOPELESS

3. Inspirational Video About Studyig

4. MAKE A DIFFERENCE

5.STOP WASTING TIME

How To Block Ads On Android

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:38:00 +0000

For the Folks Without Root Access

If your device lacks root access it’s most likely you can’t mess with the internals of the software stack. This is both good and bad, good for the device security, bad for customizability. Anyhow to block ads on your Android device without root access you have limited choices. One of which is using Adblock Browser.

Adblock Browser is by the same folks who wrote the AdBlock Plus desktop extension for the browsers and boy it is efficient. The app is available on the Play Store and throwing in some love for the fruit company and iOS version is available as well on the App Store. There’s not much to talk in terms of UI and design, it’s just a simple browser that works. You can head over to the settings and change if you want to view “some” ads or none at all. Once we’re done configuring sit back and browse. The experience is close to desktop i.e. content consumption sans ads.

The browser does lack a lot of the functionality of a modern web browser which may end up in you switching back to Google Chrome. But for the ones who just can’t take ads anymore, this happens to be a solid choice.

Brave

For the folks who are aware of the happenings in the Android community, you might be aware of Link Bubble, a web browser which was sort of a hybrid between Google Chrome and Facebook Messenger. Didn’t get me? Well, Link Bubble was a browser that lets you open web pages on bubbles, on top of other apps sort of like Chat Heads on Messenger. Well, the browser was recently rebranded to Brave which aims to provide a minimal (in terms of ads) experience to users. You can also end up earning a few bucks for the ads you are presented with. The idea is really simple, a browser that presents a small number of ads but in a non-intrusive manner that means, the ads that you might see will almost be a part of the content of your web page which is pretty sweet. Also, their policy says you can choose the ads you see, by that you can actually allow certain types of ads and end up earning some revenue, which can be used for finding your favourite websites hence making those websites ad free. This is great not just because it takes a whole new approach to adblocking but also because it does it in a way that it is good for both the users and the publisher. You can read more and get access to their beta on this link it’s a cross platform solution so all smartphone users can rejoice unless you use Symbian.

For the Folks with Root Access

If your device is rooted I assume you’re well aware of the good and bad sides of rooting. Either way, by Rooting you unlock a whole new level of customization. Let’s see how. The Adblock folks have created an app which you can download from their website by clicking here.
The app requires root access so make sure first you fall into this category and second make sure you have enabled “Unknown Sources” installation from the security settings for your device. Once that’s done download the app and launch it. Grant root access.

That’s basically it, you can modify the settings to see some ads or none at all and the app will block ads from browsers and within other apps as well. The way it does this is by creating a VPN and forcing the traffic through it hence no ads.

Block Ads On Android: Conclusion

Ads are going to be around till content creators and publishers come up with a different revenue model and removing ads from quality content has been a prevalent problem at least on mobile. While there are lots of vague and fake solutions, it’s tough to find one that works

Best Android Apps for Students

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:36:00 +0000

Following are the 10 best Android apps that are must in every student’s Smartphone. However, the list is exclusive of some basic apps, assuming that they are extremely mandatory and are already installed, such as E-Mail, Document, Excel Sheet, Power Point, Voice Recorder and Dictionary applications.

10 Must Have Android Apps for Students

RealCalc: Scientific Calculator

A simple calculator can be found in all the cell phones. At the outer edge, students have to deal with lot of calculations including exponentials, trigonometric functions, logarithmic functions and what not! The scientific calculators are designed to calculate problems in science, engineering, and mathematics. RealCalc is one such app, widely used for its provision of aforementioned functional abilities. You definitely cannot miss its typical look of a physical calculator!

You can try out other scientific calculator apps such as Calcu, Calculator++, Classic Calculator, Calcoid, ProCalcApp and so on.

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Any.do: To-Do List

Any.do is an award winning app known for its smooth and user-friendly task creating and managing abilities. It basically has six broad categories in which you can classify your tasks, namely, Personal, School, Work, Places to Visit, Movies to Watch and Grocery List. There is also a provision for adding user-defined categories. Select the default categories and sign up for your Any.do account. Enter your tasks based on the time period you wish to get it done. You can attach multimedia notes to your tasks and set reminders.

You can try out other to-do list apps such as Evernote, Todoist, Wunderlist, Google Keep, etc.

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TinyScanner: Mobile Scanner

Scanning documents is another day-to-day task carried out by students. TinyScanner is a quite simple scanner app with much simpler and straightforward options. All you have to do is capture the document image you wish to scan and tap the check mark at the bottom. Next, you have brightness options for saving final scanned copy. Again, tap on the check mark and name your scanned document.

You can try out other scanner apps such as CamScanner and Fast Scanner.

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Google Drive: Cloud Storage

OneDrive, Dropbox are well-known cloud storage services. Be it ebooks, audio or video lectures, powerpoint presentations, important PDF documents, notes captures; when it comes to academic materials, you must be able to access from on any device anywhere and anytime, and at the same time share those with your classmates. For this, students should store them on cloud storage platform. Google’s Drive is another excellent app successful in provision of this service with a free space of 15GB for the Google account holders.

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MalMath: Math Made Easy

Scientific Calculators cannot do all wonders in aid for complicated mathematics problems, especially when it comes to calculus. MalMath is one of the best math apps that come up with solutions for the problems you enter on its Worksheet along with display of graph for the same. This is not only for those who find math freaking difficult, the option for Problem Generator attracts the math lovers too! It creates its own problems based on the math topic and level of difficulty you choose. You can either solve it for your practice or get acquainted with variety of problems by checking out the solutions for each of them. Additionally, you can improve your methodology of solving.

You can try out other Math supportive apps such as Mathway, PhotoMath and numerous others.

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My Study Life: Schedule Planner

As the name suggests, My Study Life app keeps records of your Classes, Exams and Tasks. Instead of noting down your academic schedules somewhere in the diary, you can go for this remarkable app. You can feed in the Class subject, time, room no. and name of the professor or lecturer. For the category of exam, you can enter exam date, time, subject, seat no and exam hall place. This detailed piece of information lets you stay updated about each day’s routine and upcoming events, particularly displayed on the dashboard. This is definitely a must try!

You can try out other study scheduling and timetable apps such as TimeTune Schedule Planner, Student Agenda, Studies Planner and so on.

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Scribd: Online Library

Known to be the largest digital library, Scribd consists of plenteous e-books, audiobooks, comics and other documents. It is obvious that students need to refer various books in order to gain knowledge about even a small bit of topic. Not free of cost except two weeks free trial, it charges 8.99 USDs per month for the membership wherein the price is worth its service. You can enjoy reading anytime and anywhere as it stores the titles offline. Interestingly, it is referred to as ‘Netflix’ for books; a reader’s paradise for sure!

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Quizlet: Learning Tool

Quizlet is a popular learning app where you can search for millions of study sets and join classes. This app holds a wide range of topics to be learnt and lets user create their own study sets as per their field of interest and convenience. Flashcards, Match quiz and its learning mode saves students from any kind of boredom during studying. With this app, learning any subject is just a cake walk!

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Forest: Saves from Phone’s Distraction

Now this is something really interesting! Not perfectly a distractor app, but it comes up with a unique concept of saving user from the cell phone distraction. The application is all about growing a plant in the time period you wish not to get distracted. In case you give up, the plant will die. As successfully as you let the plant grow into a tree, the forest of your work schedule will grow denser and lusher. This won’t block your access to different applications on your phone, but will keep you reminding to stay focus in desire of growing your own forest and hence, is the app name!

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Best IQ Test: Brain Exercise Game

You may wonder why is this app in this list of must Android Apps is for Students! Well, instead of spending time playing any other games on your phone in your free or leisure time, it is better you get engaged in the brain exercise games that boost your IQ and enhances analytical and logical functionalities of your brain.

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Best Entertainment Apps for Android

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:27:00 +0000

The Best Entertainment Apps for Android

MX Player

MX player is one of the most popular app on Google Play Store. This app was developed by J2 Interactive. MX Player has the tagline- “The best way to enjoy your movies” and they claim it right. It provides Hardware Acceleration which helps some functions perform faster than is possible in software running. Some other notable features of MX Players include Pinch to Zoom, Zoom and Pan, Subtitle Gestures, Kids Lock and Multi-Core Decoding. With over 2,346,958 five star reviews on play store, this one is surely a must have entertainment app on your device.

Price: Free
Requires: Varies with Device
Developer J2 interactive
Rating: 4.4 By Over 3,430,27 Users

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TED

Spreading the ideas that are worth since 1984, TED will come with no surprise if we add it to our list of entertainment apps for Android. Run by a non-profit Sapling Foundation, TED has gained a world of praise due to its global set of conferences. The emphasis of TED conferences is mostly on Entertainmentcategory. The speakers are given a time limit of 18 minutes to present theirs ideas in the most innovative manner they can.TED has been offered for free viewing online since 2006. Now talking about the features of the app, the TED conference app lets you view the entire TED talks video library. You can watch the conferences in your native languages, it currently supports over 90 languages. You can also bookmark the talks to watch them later or download one to watch it offline. In addition, you can enable notifications of new talks.

Price: Free
Requires: 4.0 and Up
Developer: TED Conferences LLC
Rating: 4.5 By Over 128,700 Users

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Dubsmash

Doing the tasks easily what others find difficult is Talent and if you have the talent and love some kind of Mimicry, Dubsmash is a perfect app for you. It allows you to mimic a popular dialogue and then you can dramatize it with the same voice over. You can then share the videos with your friends or on social media platforms to gain popularity. The app is compatible with 4.1 .Android and up.

Price: Free
Requires: 4.1 and Up
Developer: Mobile Motion GmbH
Rating: 4.2 By Over 1,352,077 Users

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Quora

Quora is a social app by Quora Inc. If something is trickling in your mind and you want to know what others think of it or just want to know the opinion of others then place the question on Quora and you will get fabulous responses from some of the best experts in the respective fields. The most amazing thing about Quora is that you can ask anything under the sky and beyond that too and you will be getting a no-nonsense answer for the same. What are some of the best examples of reuses? Why doesn’t Microsoft take action on the millions of pirated copies of Windows? What are 5 mobile apps you can’t live without and why? Ask Quora and the chances of being disappointed are rare, we bet. So, this is why Quora has also marked a place in our list of top entertainment apps for Android.

Price: Free
Requires: 4.0 and Up
Developer: Quora Inc
Rating: 4.5 By Over 124,735 Users

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YouTube

YouTube needs no introduction. People worldwide have admired Google for this video sharing website. You can watch the hottest music videos or videos that are trending in different categories like Sports, Movies, Games and what not.

Just tap an icon or swipe to switch between recommended videos, your subscriptions, or your account. You can also subscribe to your favorite channels, create playlists, edit and upload videos, express yourself with comments or shares, cast a video to your TV, and more – all from inside the app.

Price: Free
Requires: 4.0 and Up
Developer: Quora Inc
Rating: 4.1 By Over 9,067,332 Users

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HotStar

If you are into any kind of sports, a TV show fan or just want to enjoy a flick, HotStar is one perfect app that will you suit your needs. You can live stream a match and can pause it whenever you want. The movie catalog is updated regularly and the best part is you need not require any sort of registration. So, if you have a thing or two for any type of video entertainment then this app is surely a must one. You can watch the shows or free so there is no need to download videos illegally.

Price: Free
Requires: 4.0 and Up
Developer: Novi Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd
Rating: 4.0 By Over 597,357 Users

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Google Play Books

This cross-platform e-book application by Google is another app we suggest in our list of entertainment apps for Android. The user can purchase and download an e-book from the Play Store. In addition, you can also upload around 1000 e-books that are in either PDF or EPUB format to the Google Play Book’s account. The Google Play Books require a Google account to access.

Price: Free
Requires: Varies with Device
Developer: Google Inc.
Rating: 3.9 By Over 1,084,321 Users

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Control PC with Android Apps

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:25:00 +0000

We actually have created a list of some effective Android apps that can be used for PC remote control. However, we will also mention the working procedure and significant details about every app, so that you can pick the convenient option from the list.

TeamViewer Remote Control for Android

You would be certainly familiar with TeamViewer if you have been into remote desktop access; when you want to let your friend access your computer screen for helping with something. It’s a good thing that TeamViewer has brought its official applications for Android, so that you can control your PC using the Android Smartphone. You are going to have almost all the features you’ve had in TeamViewer desktop versions, such as the complete control of PC, the live chat feature etc. Though, you might be having some issues because of the smaller screen of your device. Setting up TeamViewer for PC-Android access is also easier.

Setting it Up

Once you have installed TeamViewer in your Android device, you can open the application. TeamViewer needs to be installed in the device that you need to control. From the device, you can have the TeamViewer ID and password. It’s just a process of entering the TeamViewer ID and password, and you will be connected to the device in no time. You will be able to enjoy all the features of TeamViewer, including the multi-monitor support, full support for keyboards, in-built file transfer options, 256Bit Encryption standards, touch gesture support etc. The best part of TeamViewer is that you can even control unattended devices such as servers.

TeamViewer app is available for Windows, Mac and Linux; you can use your Android Smartphone to control all these devices. When you need complete control over a device — including the OS-specific features —, you should choose to go with TeamViewer Remote Control for Android. You can get the app from here.

Chrome Remote Desktop

Are you positive about using your favorite browser as a mediator for accessing PC from Android? If there is a YES, it makes sense to check out Chrome Remote Desktop, which is a multi-device solution from Google Chrome. Using this solution, you can control your entire PC from the Smartphone screen. When compared to the typical process of PC Remote access, Chrome Remote Desktop has a relatively simple process, making it a suitable solution for urgent-sort of needs. Of course, you will have to give complete freedom to your Google Chrome browser, so that it has complete access to the PC screen and functions.

Setting It Up

There are two main steps involved in Chrome Remote Desktop method of PC access from Android. First, you need to install Chrome Remote Desktop application on your Android Smartphone or tablet PC. You may have to sign in using your Google account, which is a simple thing. On the PC Chrome browser, you have to install the Chrome Remote Desktop extension. Once you are all set, you receive a pin and you can enter this pin in the Smartphone screen to get a successful connection. From then, you have complete access to the PC, such as keyboard, windows and what not.

This is yet another universal method to access your computer from Android. Thankfully, Chrome Remote Desktop is compatible with Windows, Linux and Macintosh — because Chrome is available for all these. It has to be noted that the solution isn’t restricted to Android-PC duo; you can use it for controlling other Windows PCs too. So, we repeat, Chrome Remote Desktop is the convenient solution for short-term needs and when you need complete control with PC. The Android App is available in Play Store, and you can get the extension from Chrome Store.

Remote Control Collection

Here we have some not-so-popular method to control your PC using your Android Smartphone. However, this tool is not meant to give you complete control over the PC. Instead, Remote Control Collection takes a different approach, which is task-oriented. Instead of giving you complete access to the computer, Remote Control Collection has made six divisions to the capabilities — which are Mouse, Keyboard, Live Screen, Media Player, Slideshow and Recognition of Speed. Out of these, some features are available only in the Pro version. So, in one way, the capabilities of its free version are limited.

Setting it Up

The process of Remote Control Collection setup may be a bit boring at the first look, but they do take a few seconds or minutes. Once you have installed the Remote Control Collection application on your Android device, you’ll have to find the corresponding app for your Windows or Mac device. Once the installation is over, you will get the host IP address from the PC client. Then, you can find the Android app to find the local IP address and connect to the device in no time. Both the devices need to be in the same network to establish the connection. If that’s right, you will now have connected your Android device to the PC and you can start controlling it, right away.

As we said, the functions are action-specific. For instance, in the Mouse control mode, you can use the Smartphone as a track-pad for your device. On the other hand, if you take the Keyboard mode, you will have access to keyboard of device. On the other hand, if you go with Live Screen, you can have realtime control of the PC, via touch screen of your Android Smartphone or tablet PC. Also, there are options for Media Control and Presentation Control. You can get Remote Control Collection Android App from Play Store.

Unified Remote

Unified Remote is an effective method to control your Windows or Mac PC from the Smartphone PC. As opposed to being a fully-fledged remote access solution, Unified Remote is more like a PC remote that is quite convenient too. If we compare the setup process to that of others, Unified Remote has a simpler mode of configuration, which is a nice thing actually. However, when looking from the quick productivity point of view, Unified Remote is the best solution we came across.

Setting It Up

Of course, there are two steps to be completed, on the Smartphone and PC level; both steps are quite easy to do. If you have installed the Smartphone application from Play Store, you can get the corresponding server software from the official site of Unified Remote. It is currently available for Windows, Macintosh and Linux, and some older OS are also supported. Once you have installed and started server, you can use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to establish connection between both devices. Then, you can use different remotes of Unified Remote — such as Mouse Control, Keyboard control, Media Control etc — to get the best experience of remote access of your PC. Personally speaking, we tried using the app as an alternative to the track-pad; that is, we were using the Smartphone screen as the track-pad.

As mentioned, Unified Remote is compatible with almost all the platforms, and the installation is way too quick. The only limitation is that you have to pay for the good features, and you get only keyboard and mouse control in its free version. Altogether, when you are running out of time to control PC with android apps, Unified Remote is the name to rely upon. You can get the Android App from Play Store and the Server Software from here.

Best Weather Apps and Widgets for Android

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:23:00 +0000

Simple Weather

If you want the weather details to be presented in the simplest manner, using Material Design, you can make use of Simple Weather. It is one of the best weather apps you can find for Android devices and all the details are given in an easily-understood manner. Different kinds of weather forecasts are available from Simple Weather.

Firstly, there’s a type of forecast that gives an overview of current weather; then, there’s hourly weather forecast for planning your day; it also has weekly forecast, to help you take necessary actions. Talking about its UI, the Material Design is a perfect way for intuitive data presentation. You can move between days or hours to get precise details on weather.

You can add as many cities as you want into the forecast list, set reminders to take actions based on weather and get weather-based maps too. Altogether, Simple Weather is the best for smart minds. That said, some of you may say that Simple Weather is offering less amount of data.

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WeatherBug

Yet another impressive weather app for Android, WeatherBug provides extra information on weather — instead of simply showing the location-based temperature. With weather forecasts available for more than 2.6 million locations worldwide, WeatherBug depends on the largest weather network to bring you the data. To get an idea, WeatherBug has more than 10000 weather stations, lightning detection network and live cameras for weather and traffic.

WeatherBug is combined with an awesome User Interface, which gives importance to customizability and features. It needs to be noted that you can track the real-time weather information of the regions you want. Talking of forecasts, even 10-day forecasts are available from the WeatherBug network and NOAA. Other noticeable features of the app include enhance interactive map to show the weather data, lightning alerts to keep you safe, etc.

It also has some utilitarian features. For instance, there are a few customizable widgets to be used, lifestyle forecasts to get details on the impact of weather on your day-to-day activities and the home reports based on current weather situations.

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Weather & Clock Widget

For those who need an effective widget to show time and weather of the current location, here is Weather & Clock Widget. This completely free app brings a lot of Android widgets into your device and these widgets can be changed according to your need and taste.

Talking of the widgets, they are just beautiful. Minimal and feature-rich widgets are available in the app and you can choose the best one depending on the taste. In the widgets, you can find information such as the current condition of weather, humidity, pressure, UV index, wind speed, wind direction, sunrise and sunset times etc. In short, in those beautiful widgets, you can find enough information about the current weather, along with meaningful forecasts.

So, if you want to know the weather details without opening a dedicated app, Weather & Clock Widget is nice! Even while being an app, it allows you to show the weather of 10 cities at maximum, and we’ve seen the richness of data.

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AccuWeather

AccuWeather has been here as a trusted choice as it comes to getting weather forecasts and realtime information of a particular region. So, AccuWeather by AccuWeather.com is a perfect weather app to find out the current condition of your city’s weather or so. You can count on this app if you want to ensure the authenticity of the data provided.

If we take the case of weather forecasts, hourly, daily and weekly forecasts are available from the application and its AccuWeather MinuteCast brings minute-by-minute weather forecast into your Android device. So, if it is going to be raining in the city in a few minutes, you can know that on time. You can get the same set of information for unlimited locations. That said, instant push notifications on weather are available only in the United States. Other features of AccuWeather do include the sunset times, status bar icon, weather news and videos etc.

In short, AccuWeather is one of the best weather apps for accurate weather tracking and forecasts. All the features are professional in quality and it’s the best app for weather geeks.

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Weather Timeline

Weather Timeline is perhaps one of the most minimal weather apps you would find for Android device. If you like to have the important information at the first look itself, you can count on Weather Timeline. If for nothing, you should use the app for the elegance of design and data presentation.

You may think that Weather Timeline is a revamped version of Google Weather, but you can’t be blamed. Weather details of different cities — which you have set beforehand — are available as Google Now cards, but with a cleaned background. For instance, there are signs for each kind of weather (clouds, raindrops and snow). In addition to these cards, you get different graphs that present information such as temperature and precipitation. Weather forecasts are presented in form of a timeline, which is quite appealing and easy to understand. Other noticeable features of Weather Timeline are its Android Wear support, Time Machine Forecasting, local weather alerts etc.

If you need sufficient data presented in an innovative form, Weather Timeline is the most effective weather app you can get for Android. Even for the commonest user, the app would be useful.

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Yahoo Weather

Yahoo Weather is often noted for the simplicity of User Interface and the effective manner of data organization. As you open the application, you can have the most important data on current weather condition; and you can go deep if you want. If you give importance to the visual impact of weather information and forecast, Yahoo Weather has lots of features for you.

Suitable backgrounds will be chosen from Flickr and set by the app, according to the weather condition. Every day is going to be different from what you saw before. As we said, weather information is packed quite effectively. As we go to the forecasts section, different modes of forecasts are available and in the briefer glance itself, you get a clear idea about weather condition. Weather information is quite detailed and the time-period can be varied between 10 days and 24 hours. Additional options of Yahoo Weather include severe weather alerts, interactive maps that show temperature info, some cool home screen weather widgets, etc.

As we said, if you wanted clean information in the cleanest form, you can go for Yahoo Weather! This is completely free to use and you won’t regret installing this app.

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Transparent Clock & Weather Widget

We end this article of best weather apps and widgets with this app — Transparent Clock & Weather Widget, which is available for free of cost. So, once you have installed, you get a customizable set of clock and weather widgets for an android Smartphone or tablet PC.

There are different widgets in different sizes — such as 2×1, 4×1, 4×2 and 5×2. According to the availability of space in your home screen, you can choose the most appropriate weather widget. However, the widgets show sufficient amount of information such as local time, automatically updated weather conditions, sunrise and sunset time, level of humidity etc. Other notable features of the widgets include the ultimate customization. In addition, 24-hour weather forecast and wind forecast are also available in the widgets, along with the detailed 7-day weather forecast.

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Considering all these, Transparent Clock & Weather Widget is the best Android weather widget app you can get. But, you should choose the best widget from the list.

Must Have Apps for Rooted Android Phone

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:21:00 +0000

Apps for Rooted Android Phones

SuperSU — Security

SuperSU is one of the must-install apps for rooted Android phones, as to make sure that root access of your device is not being misused by third-party apps. Often, when you flash a custom recovery, SuperSU is installed automatically. If it is not, you can download this lightweight application from Google Play Store. The best feature of SuperSU is that you can get notified if one app requires root access; you can get logs about the superuser access. Other features of this app include per-app configurations, temporary unroot, compatibility with recovery, complete unroot etc. It has a free version and another paid version, the latter of which costs $3.49. Either way, it’s necessary for rooted phones if you are conscious about security.

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Greenify — Battery Improvement

Greenify isn’t actually a root-only apps, because it can work fine in non-rooted device as well. However, when you’re using a rooted phone, Greenify can improve battery life of your device, quite dramatically. We had talked of Greenify in our previous post, as a method to improve battery and enable Doze Mode quickly. If you use Greenify, it’s possible to put certain apps in the hibernation mode so that the resources will not be wasted; nor is there the loss of battery. Main options of Greenify include Aggressive Doze — which enables Doze Mode of Android more quickly — and the usage analysis of different apps you’ve installed. If you need extra improvement of battery, this is a must-install app.

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Titanium Backup — Backup

Despite the name, Titanium Backup is an impressive Android app for those who need advanced options. There are a lot of things you can do using this available-for-free app, mainly dealing with the backup. Of course, you will be able to backup your apps, data and other information to another source. Loved by both advanced users and developers, it helps in the management apps as well. There are options for removing bloatware stuff, freezing apps so that they won’t consume resources etc. Other features in Titanium Backup Pro version include multi-user app data backup, multiple back-ups for apps, sync options with Dropbox and Google Drive etc.

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Tasker — Productivity

If you want to do great things with your Android Smartphone — such as triggering tasks and building shortcuts — it’s a good thing to install Tasker in your device. From the option to turn on Bluetooth while you’re on a specific location to another option to show different colour notification lights for different needs. In Tasker, there’s an inventory of more than 200 actions, triggers based on time, app, location, events, timer etc. Also, you can create your own scenes that can be used as screen overlays. For instance, if you want to launch the Music Player when you plug in headset, it is possible using a single action-trigger combo. Tasker is literally your window to productive Android world, but the app is a premium one.

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Device Control — Productivity

One of the major intentions of rooting an Android device is to have in-depth access to your Smartphone settings, as in terms of OS and hardware. However, unless you use a dedicated control app for rooted android phones, it will not be able to get the best option. Device Control is a premium, feature-rich and comprehensive tool for advanced level of control for your device. You can monitor and tweak several sections such as vibration strength, LCD power, CPU frequencies, voltage control, CPU temperature, etc. Since the control on CPU is available, Device Control will turn out to be helpful in over-clocking and all. The UI is also simple, letting you choose individual sectors easily.

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System App Remover — Bloatware Removal

As we had mentioned in the introduction, one of the reasons why most people root their Smartphones is to remove those messy bloatware — which are the system apps that have been loaded into the device. This won’t be applicable if you have flashed a custom ROM in your device. However, if you have just rooted it, System App Remover is a must app for your Android Smartphone. There are several options available, such as system app removal, app transfer and other options such as APK management. The tool can notify you if you are about to remove an app that is essential for the functioning of your Android device. It’s available for free, by the way.

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Flashify — Productivity

Wouldn’t it be awesome if you are able to flash custom ROMs without even rebooting your device? If you think so, it is worthwhile to check out Flashify, which is a completely free app for rooted phones to flash .img and .zip files using an easy-enough User Interface. The app also gives an option to flash ClockWorkMod recover, TWRP, Gapps etc using the interface and flash all these instantly. It also has some cool options such as nandroid backup. For those who do a lot with ROM flashing and recoveries, Flashify is a convenient solution, per se. It has a free version that gives you 3 flashes per day; if you need more than that, you need to get the premium package

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FX File Explorer — File Management

You may have used the standard, limited file explorer before you rooted your Smartphone. However, since you have done the rooting, you have more options awaiting you. FX File Explorer is one of the best file management apps for rooted Android devices, given that you like to have a simple User Interface. Apart from multi-window management of files and folders, this file explorer tool has some stunning features. For instance, there’s FX Connect, which helps you transfer files using Wi-Fi Direct or NFC. At the same time, Web Access lets you transfer the files in your device via the web browser. The built-in options include text editor, RAR file extractor, image viewer etc. In terms of looks as well, FX File Explorer is impressive.

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Link2SD — Application Management

Link2SD is perhaps the most popular root-only app when it comes to transferring your apps into SD Card. Using this, you will be able to transfer almost any app to your SD card and is quite productive when your device does not have a big amount of internal storage. Rather than simply moving the files, Link2SD creates a link from the SD card in such a way that the device finds it as a part of internal storage. When compared to the several so-called App-to-SD apps out there, Link2SD is quite useful. The top features include Force Move, Batch Linking and Unlinking options, Conversion of system apps into user apps and other application management. After all, Link2SD is a free app for your rooted device.

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DiskDigger Photo Recovery — Data Recovery

Last but not the least, DiskDigger Photo Recovery is one of the most practical apps you can have in your device that’s having root access. As the name says, you will be able to recover the photos you have deleted from the gallery or other parts of device. Accidental deletion is a common thing from the standard gallery interface, but DiskDigger Photo Recovery helps you get back your favorite snaps. You can perform a scan with the app and you will be shown the list of recoverable files with the preview. Then, you can have the files recovered into your device. This simple-to-use tool is available for free in Google Play store. It also offers options for uploading the files into Google Drive and Dropbox directly.

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Now Recover Deleted Data from Android Devices with Ease

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:20:00 +0000

So, what does one do in this scenario? In comes Data Recovery software which do a thorough scan of your device and tries to recover whatever’s possible. It is the best practice to run data recovery software immediately after you’ve deleted your file. This is to minimize the possibility of the sector being overwritten by newer files. One of the most efficient of these is Dr. Fone for Android and It can perform some pretty amazing functions.

Features

The first big feature includes Android Lock Screen Removal which can come in extremely handy when one forgets the PIN or lock screen pattern to his/her phone. The newer phones with a fingerprint scanner can also be disabled using this software. This can be useful when one enters the wrong pattern multiple number of times and even when small children set a PIN while playing. Sometimes, when you buy a second hand device, it comes with a lock screen. Also, in many cases of damage or display problem, you might not be able to enter the password on the screen. One limitation is that, for now, it only works on most Samsung devices.

The major feature for Dr Fone is its flagship Data Recovery Software, with claims of having the highest recovery rate in the industry. Data recovery is rumoured to be one of the toughest for a software to do, since the file has already been deleted. Dr Fone has a host of files that can be categorized and recovered, including contacts, Messages, Multimedia and all yourimportant documents. One of the biggest plus points in Dr Fone is that it can separately recover your Whatsapp data, especially important nowadays as Whatsapp has almost completely taken over our messaging. There is Data recovery available from both Internal Memory as well as the SD card. There is a preview available with options to select the files one wants to recover or even recover all of them. Existing data also, never gets overwritten.The biggest advantage of it is that it supports Android data recovery on over 6000 devices across the entire range of manufacturers.

The software is also very user friendly with big bold buttons describing their purpose correctly.

However, if one is having any trouble, Wondershare has a complete set of videos describing each and every step of the procedure.

The third biggest feature of the software pertains to Android Data Extraction for a damaged device. It also claims to be the world’s first data retrieval software for broken Android devices. This again works for damages and broken phones, a system crash or a locked device. Virus attacks, not responding errors and even black screen problems are supported here. Like the previous Data Recovery feature, it can also recover deleted data on Android all types of files, from Contacts and Messages to Multimedia and WhatsApp. Again, one limitation is that it only works on most Samsung devices. However, you can try your own and check.

Top 7 Amazing Offline Android Games to Kill Your Time

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:18:00 +0000

Can Knockdown

Can Knockdown is one of the coolest offline Android games we’ve come across. The best part of the game is that you can set records and you break the same record. As its name says, Can Knockdown is all about knocking down all cans that are arranged in a special manner. In each level, there will be a different arrangement and different scores. It has a limit of balls you can use in one game play.

Game play is very exciting, and you’ve to use techniques for making the right knockouts. Talking of the graphics, Can Knockdown gives you a realistic feel in the end. The game is completely free to use and does not require internet connection — except for downloading it from Play Store. Once installed, it won’t take more than a few plays to make you addicted.

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Mekorama

Mekorama is yet another free Android game that you can play without internet. We came across the game lately but the game play is pretty promising too. The game weighs just around just 5MB. Quite ironically, the graphics and level of gaming are up to the mark. And, in case if you are wondering, Mekorama is a puzzle game that flips your mind. The only character of the game is a robot.

He gets trapped everywhere and does not know how to reach the exit point. You need to help him reach there, and it is quite challenging too. In each level of Mekorama, you find different elements. In some, we see different stories, and in some others, you find short-circuit robots and random robots. As you clear one round, others open. This does not require a single bit of data for game play. Pretty addictive it is — you’ve been warned. By the way, you can make your own levels too.

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Shadow Fight 2

Shadow Fight 2 was listed in our list of top fun Android games as well. It’s one of the best offline Android games you can grab right now, especially if you love gaming. When you reach a new chapter, you need to download extra file of game; except for that, Shadow Fight 2 does not require internet. Even being offline, the game gives more or less an awesome gaming experience. In each level, you get new enemies and you fight.

Shadow Fight 2 has a cool plot behind. The protagonist became a shadow following a curse and he has to fight other masters in order to regain the power. In every level, you have different sets of fights and weapons. You need to use the right weapons and right techniques to defeat your enemy. Talking of graphics, the game is quite rich and the way you move is an important thing here.

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Lonewolf

LONEWOLF is one of the best offline Android games, which blends shooting and story. It’s an awesome FPS Shooting game in the first look, but there’s a compelling plot behind. You will have to download around 70MB, but the game-play and graphics are worth the data. Except for that, you don’t need internet connection. As you start your journey as the shooter, a story unfolds — a neo-noir story, to be precise. In-between missions, you see hand-drawn cards. It is all about the game.

You’re not just locked into single equipment. As you are moving into newer levels, you can have new rifles and many kinds of other shooting stuff. In some levels, you need to work with your bare hands too. Regardless the weapon you use, LONEWOLF offers the best gaming experience. Other features of this offline game include 12 mini games, its set of realistic sound and the wide plot of 30 missions.

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Angry Birds Star Wars II

Angry Birds Star Wars II is the newest installment of the famous smash hit game you’ve known for a long time. As it’s possible to guess, Angry Birds Star Wars II is closely related with the popular Star Wars flick and the whole scenario is changed to fit the Star Wars feel. Obviously, there are many factors that make Angry Birds Star Wars II a lot different from others. For instance, there’s an intriguing game play that lets you customize as well. Sadly, despite being offline game, it isn’t a free one.

Talking of the game play, Angry Birds Star Wars II features more than 30 playable characters in it. It’s really up to you to choose the character you play with. You can even choose the side you stand for — the Force or the Dark Side. The Telepod feature of Angry Birds Star Wars II allows you to bring your favourite characters into the game.

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Stack

Stack is yet another offline Android game that is worth counting into the list. The concept of Stack is quite simple. It’s completely about stacking some different pieces on top of one another. Weighing just a few MBs, you can install it in almost any Android Smartphone and start playing. Needless to say, Stack is a puzzle game that requires elements of precision and timing in it. As you have seen in other puzzle games, you are into the record-breaking game. If we take the case of the game play, it’s pretty much simple. When you hit the Play button, you’ll see a rectangular block.

On top of the rectangular block, another will be hovering in the horizontal direction. You need to fit the block in the precise location. Soon, you see the next hovering block. Likewise, you can do the placement game. By the way, if you misplace the block, a part of the previously-placed block will be cut off. If the cutting continues, your game will come to an end. Altogether, Stack has an addictive and visually-impactful gaming experience to offer.

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Into the Dead

If you have been into the world of Android action games, you know about Into the Dead, we bet. The game has been in the Play Store for a while, and it’s one of the best offline Android games you can get. Except when you download, the game does not require internet connection. Even when downloading, the size is pretty low. However, once the installation is done, Into the Dead gets you into a world of zombies and killing. The game play is graphics-rich and lot more exciting at the same time.

There are four modes and Free Trials in Into the Dead plot. You need to accomplish certain missions to unlock some missions. All the four levels have difference in terms of plot, intention and toughness. It’s up to you to choose it, but the game is about killing zombies and surviving the long road. You can receive more weapons from the crates and it’s possible to use some perks by collecting coins. Altogether, Into the Dead allows you to get into the action gaming — with no internet connection. Don’t forget to plug in the earphones.

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These Methods to Locate Your Android Phone Even When It’s in Silent Mode

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:17:00 +0000

Suppose you were in an office meeting and forgot to disable the silent mode! Of course, you can’t follow the ring for finding your phone. And, even if you have enabled Vibration in Silent Mode, it isn’t a practical solution. In short, you are kind of trapped if you can’t find your android phone while it’s Silent, don’t you think? Fortunately, YOU ARE NOT. You have some interesting ways to locate your Android phone even when it’s in silent mode.

In this article, we will tell you how you can find your Android Phone that’s in silent mode. For each method, there’s a bunch of requisites. So, as a precaution, you can set up any of these methods — so that you will not have to worry if you misplace your device.

1. Using Android Device Manager

In this method, we are using Android Device Manager. If you didn’t know, Android Device Manager is a service that’s helpful for locating and controlling your Android Smartphone or tablet PC. Provided that your phone has an internet connection, you can use ADM to locate, lock or erase your device. This service is used for finding lost devices too. At the least, you can protect your data from being misused. Here, however, we can use Android Device Manager to ring a phone in silent mode.

Setting Up Android Device Manager

Location Access must be enabled in your Android Smartphone when you want to use ADM. So, as a precaution, you can enable it now. First, you have to go to Google Settings. If you have a stock Android device, you can find it in the Settings menu itself. On the other hand, in custom OS, there will be an icon to access Google Settings. After you have opened it, go to

Google Settings > Security > Android Device Manager Tab

Under the tab, you’ve to enable both options — Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase. So, when you don’t have access to your device, Google can be used for regaining access.

In addition, you should sign into Google Accounts using the account used in your phone.

Using ADM to Locate Phone

Now, follow the steps given below to find your Silent phone.

Open Google Account Settings and find Android Device Manager from the menu. Alternatively, you can just search ‘Android Device Manager’ and go to the first result.

In the coming interface, there will be a box that shows information about registered devices.
From the drop-down menu, select the device you want to find [In case if you have multiple devices]
Click the ‘Ring’ button.
In the prompt window, go for ‘Ring’ once again.

Given that your phone is connected to internet, it will start ringing for 5 minutes in full volume. The sound will not go off until you press the power button. Needless to say, it works in silent mode too. So, this is perhaps the best way to locate your Android phone that had an active internet connection. However, if you hadn’t turned on data connection in your phone, this method won’t work.

2. Using Ring My Droid

If the abovementioned way isn’t possible for you, try this one. Here, you don’t need an internet connection.

Ring My Droid is a completely free Android app you can get from Google Play Store. This app has been designed to help you find your device in silent mode. Unlike Android Device Manager from Google, this method relies upon SMS. To make use of the device, you should have installed and set up Ring My Droid in your phone. Now, we will move to the actual procedure.

Setting up Ring My Droid

First, you have to download the app from Google Play Store. it’s pretty lightweight and the size is just 402KB. It does work on almost all devices that run Android v2.1 and later versions.

After you have installed the app, you will be asked to set up a ‘Key Phrase. To be noted here, this key phrase is going to be the alarm trigger on phone. So, choose something that you only know. If someone else knows the key phrase, he/she can use it for a prank, you know.

If you have set the key phrase, you are ready to rock with Ring My Droid. Make sure that the app has been given the necessary permissions [if you’re in Marshmallow or something]

Using Ring My Droid

So, the next time you don’t find your phone around, grab another phone. Now, you have to text the key phrase to your number. As soon as your phone receives the text, it will start ringing. In that time, you can locate the device.

Therefore, as you have seen, Ring My Droid does not require a data connection. On the contrary, your device has to receive the SMS message — via cellular connection.

But, once again, if your device does not have cellular coverage inside home, it won’t work. Don’t worry, we have one more alternative method to locate Android phone of yours.

3. Using Clap to Find

If you put your phone in your bag and forget where it is, you can use Clap to Find to locate it. Clap to Find is one free app you get from Play Store and it can be installed in no time. It too has a small set-up process, but it’s interesting. In this app, your claps are used as the trigger for ringing your phone.

Setting Up Clap to Find

Once you have downloaded and installed Clap to Find, you will be shown a set-up interface. In this interface, you got to clap three times to configure the locating system. The application will record the intensity and frequency of claps. It’s weighed around 6MB and has proven pretty much useful.

The best part of Clap to Find is that you can customize the way it works. For instance, you can enable Sound, Vibrate or Flash as the alert method. As in case of ringtone, you can choose the ringtone to be played. Another feature we’d found interesting is the one to pause clap detection in certain hours — for instance, when you’re in office. The app is to be turned on when you put your phone in Silent Mode.

Using Clap to Find

As we said, it’s pretty simple. Next time you don’t see the phone, just clap THREE times. If the intensity and interval of claps are correct, your device will start ringing. So, you can go and locate the device easily. In personal experience, the app was able to detect the sound made around 10ft away. And, it depends upon your device microphone too.

As opposed to first and second method, this one requires neither data connection nor cellular connection. However, the device needs to be somewhere around you.

Android Cloud Storage Apps You Should Think About

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:15:00 +0000

1. Google Drive

Probably, this would be your best pick to go for while opting for a cloud storage solution on Android.

Google Drive has been used extensively on both mobile devices and desktops. It gives you ample amount of cloud storage (15 GB) for free. If you want more space, you can opt for some paid packages that would equip you with additional storage space ranging from 100 GB to 30 TB.

When you compare the price you pay for additional storage space, you will end up finding out that Google Drive is one of the best affordable cloud storage app one could ever use.

Price: Free.
Package Size: Varies with device.

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2. Degoo

Tired of listening to the companies who offer you a mere 1 GB – 15 GB storage space for free?

This is one of the best cloud storage app you should get installed. Why? It is because it offers you a 100 GB of cloud space for free when you sign up to use the app. That’s huge!

Well, it’s a new cloud storage solution, so we can’t be sure about how reliable Degoo’s service be. However, we gave it a try for a few weeks and didn’t encounter a problem. Although, the user interface of Degoo could have been a lot more appealing.

Price: Free.
Package Size: 7.2M.

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3. DropBox

DropBox is an old player providing cloud storage solutions in the industry. It has been one of the most popular cloud storage apps that professionals normally tend to use. However, it’s not a fact to be mentioned but it is what I have experienced so far.

The UI is quite simple but is smooth enough to give you a great user experience managing your cloud storage. Unlike Google Drive, here you won’t get cheaper premium plans but only an option to upgrade the plan to DropBox pro for individuals.

I would not recommend you to upgrade the plan unless you are a professional and can afford paying $99.9 for a year (1 TB storage). It’s the same what Google asks for while opting for 1 TB storage space. So, if you are going for a 1 TB plan, you could choose either of them.

And, that being said, DropBox is a very good alternative to Google drive, if you want an account for your business. It claims that you can utilize as much space as needed per user if you go with the business plan whereas with Gdrive you’ll be getting a limit.

Price: Free.
Package Size: 37M.

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4. OneDrive

It’s yet another popular cloud storage app that you can get installed and start synchronizing the files. In comparison to DropBox, it provides more storage (5 GB). If you want 50 GB of cloud storage, you will have to pay $1.99/month.

Of course, you are now aware of better alternatives if you are looking for larger storage space, but if you are running Windows OS on your PC/laptop OneDrive is the real deal. In an Android device, most of the cloud storage apps would act the same way but would differ in terms of storage space only.

However, if you happen to use PC/laptop regularly, OneDrive would prove to be a powerful app to have installed on your Android device.

Price: Free.
Package Size: Varies with device.

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5. MEGA

Were you looking for a cloud storage app which takes privacy seriously? Here’s “MEGA” for you. MEGA is a privacy company that implements the highest standards to keep your files secure and lets you stop worrying about your privacy.

As an added bonus, MEGA offers you 50GB of free storage when you sign up. There’s a slim chance that you might not have heard about it, but MEGA is damn too popular.

MEGA also provides you ways to collaborate for work by sharing the files needed and recently also introduced encrypted chat/messaging to make MEGA platform an all-in-one secure spot where you can collaborate for work and share the necessary details in a secure way.

Price: Free.
Package Size: 14M.

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6. Amazon Drive

It is completely a paid cloud storage solution meant for a specific group of users. The app is available for free though you have to pay $59.99 per year to get access to Amazon Drive. The user interface offered here is quite similar to what we get on DropBox. But, here’s something you wouldn’t want to miss.

Amazon Drive gives you unlimited storage for photos, videos, documents and more for the above-mentioned price per year. It definitely makes it a steal deal! If you wanted to opt for premium plans on cloud storage services then installing Amazon Drive app on your Android device is the best way to make use of it.

Price: Free.
Package Size: 5.7M.

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CyanogenMod Themes For Your Android Device

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:13:00 +0000

Top CyanogenMod Themes

1. Dark Holo – CM12

Do you miss the Holo concept? Well, you won’t be getting the same here but would experience the holo accent colors (the usual black-blue).

This theme works only on rooted Android devices and you should make sure to have the latest version of ROM running.

CyanogenMod themes are undoubtedly good and it gives a complete visual overhaul to your user experience. However, there may be cases where things would go haywire, it might be a minor or a major bug with some themes.

Price: $0.99.
Package Size: 6.8 M.

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2. Flux Theme – CM13/12.1

It is one of the perfectly tailored CyanogenMod themes. It’s one of my personal favorites when it comes down to the user experience irrelevant to the color scheme offered.

If you have a device like the OnePlus 3 with a great display quality, this theme would a perfect addition to your device. It’s one of the CyanogenMod themes that provides a high-quality user experience when applied.

Unquestionably, you would not like paying for a CyanogenMod theme but this one definitely seems to be worth it.

Price: $1.5.
Package Size: Varies with device.

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3. SolidAlpha – CM13/12

Don’t want to pay for a theme? Fret not, we have a few CyanogenMod themes on our list as well. Although, free CyanogenMod themes may not look impressive as compared to the paid ones, but it is something you have to compromise if you don’t want to pay a penny.

SolidAlpha is a simple CyanogenMod theme which provides various color schemes, not too funky, but still good enough.

Price: Free.
Package Size: 15 M.

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4. Material Glass

It is a transparent kind of a CyanogenMod theme. Not exactly transparent, but with a fixed wallpaper system-wide.

According to your preference you can set the wallpaper and it would be fixed system-wide. If you like dark themes you will like it a lot with the preferred wallpaper.

Price: Free
Package Size: 33 M.

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5. MateriaL

An elegant CyanogenMod theme that fits for a user who admires Google’s material design. This theme does not offer many customizations, but it is more like a visually tweaked version of stock Android.

Personally, I dig in for this them because of the black-green color scheme. I can be sure that you would love it as well if you are into using dark themes.

The transition effects are impressive. If you are alright with the color combination, this one will be your favorite in terms of user experience. It is known to have fewer bugs than other themes usually have.

Price: Free.
Package Size: 8.0 M.

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6. Volt

If you are looking for a very interesting themed Google Play app, you can get it with this one. It actually presents a user experience which blends in a modern look along with a not-so-modern user interface.

It is one of the most attractive dark CyanogenMod themes you can find on the Play Store. Yes, there is no fancy design implemented but it lets you experience a color scheme which makes you feel like you are looking at an LED-powered interface.

Also, it implements the most popular free icon pack i.e Polycon.

Price: $1.5.
Package Size: 16 M.

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7. Coalfied

It is a reimagined CyanogenMod theme for your Android device. The developer seems to stress on it being unique. It’s actually not much unique but of a mixture of everything experience bundled to provide a single experience.

That being said, it still presents you with a great user experience. It’s definitely worth purchasing.

Price: $1.5.
Package Size: 38 M.

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8. XUI

A creative approach by the developer for CyanogenMod themes. If you were looking for a specific colored scheme theme, this isn’t meant for you.

XUI presents a good user interface by presenting a colorful experience. Some of the system apps have got a quite good makeover being brighter and colorful. Overall, it follows the Google’s material design guidelines. Being a free CyanogenMod theme, it proves to be really good.

Price: Free.
Package Size: 4.8 M.

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9. Deep Darkness

It is one of the most loved CM theme on the Play Store. As the name suggests, it delivers a rich (but dark) user experience.

It’s dark but still provides a colorful experience. The themed apps look pretty darn good. You would love trying it out being a free CyanogenMod them at the same time.

Price: Free.
Package Size: 47 M.

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10. Galaxy S7

Want a different user experience? Well, that’s the advantage of having an Android device running on CyanogenMod.

If you like TouchWiz UI, you’ll definitely like it. In either case, you should get this installed if you want your phone to look like a Samsung Galaxy device.

Price: Free.
Package Size: 24 M.

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Shooting Games for Android You Will Love

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:11:00 +0000

Some games are noted for the accuracy. At the same, some Shooter Games attract through the solid storyline they have. Either way, you won’t have to compromise the gaming feel, given that you pick one of the best choices. In this article, we have a curated list of the best shooting games for Android you will love playing. We have selected the games from various categories and you’ll find your cup of tea here, for sure. Also, it’s worth noting that most games in our list are completely free to play, with a few in-app purchases.

Shall we start? Majority of these games offer high-end graphic detail. Therefore, you need to have an Android device with a bigger screen and good specifications.

Shooting Games for Android You Will Love Playing

1. Modern Combat 5: Blackout

Modern Combat 5: Blackout is one of the most played and well-acclaimed FPS Shooter games for Android. Developed by Gameloft, this shooter games offer extensive graphic experience and a smooth gameplay. It’s also one of the finest games to bring the power of dynamic multiplayer and customizability into gameplay. Before you enter the battlefield, you can create your own squad and pull in your friends. Then, it’s all about your rapid actions and well-aimed targets. However, you need to have a high-end device with better graphics to play Modern Combat 5: Blackout at its peak.

USP of the Game

The game goes quite in detail into the playing, with a bunch of selectable weapons, suites and abilities.
You play more and unlock more.Of course, there are many features that make Modern Combat 5: Blackout one of the best shooter game for Android.
For instance, you can customize the different classes, in both solo and multiplayer modes. Depending on your taste, you can choose the Play-Style too. The available playstyles include Assault, Heavy, Sniper, Support, Sapper etc. Due to customizable controls, you can play it your own way.

Modern Combat 5: Blackout – Review

Pricing: Free with In-App Purchases
Play Store Rating: 4.0 / 5
Developer: Gameloft
Requires: Android 4.0 and Up

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2. Into the Dead

Into the Dead isn’t a common First Person Shooter game with warfront and killings. So, if you need a shooting game with a difference, you can go with Into the Dead. It’s actually a zombie-killing, endless-runner game, where you can use various weapons to take down zombies. With a small installation size and offline availability, it’s one of the best offline shooter games for Android too. Just like any other shooter games, Into the Dead comes with levels of customizability. You can choose the desired weapons, modes and start hunting.

USP of the Game

The gameplay is pretty ambient and impressive. You run all the way you can, killing as many zombies as you can. In the end, when you’re caught by a zombie, you can get the scores and move ahead.
By default, there are four gaming modes. Regardless the mode you choose; the gameplay is dope. Built with immersive sound effects and suitable graphics, Into the Dead takes you into the world of zombie hunting.
You also have leader-boards and social media sharing to get the fun of group gaming.

Into the Dead – Review

Pricing: Free with In-App Purchases
Play Store Rating: 4.4 / 5
Developer: PIKPOK
Requires: Varies with Device

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3. Dead Trigger 2

Another high-rated shooter game for Android, Dead Trigger 2 is one of the best zombie-shooter games you can get. Dead Trigger 2 is an amazing combination of well-developed storylines, accurate controls and the superb background. Ever once and while, the storyline is updated with new content. So, you never get bored while playing Dead Trigger 2 on your Android device. To play this game, you may need a constant internet connection. That having said, the graphics quality you get is up to the mark, for the effort you take. So, even with a huge download size, people love playing this awesome shooting game.

USP of the Game

As we go to the gameplay of Dead Trigger 2, it’s spread in 10 regions across the globe. So, it is up to you to choose one of the 33 unique playing environment and start killing zombies.
To make the hunting less boring, the developers have added 37 kinds of weapons for killing zombies. And, when we add the 600 gameplay scenarios, Dead Trigger 2 becomes one of the best games you can get your hands on. In light of all these, we can say without a doubt that this is one of the best zombie Android shooter games you can play.

Dead Trigger – Review

Pricing: Free with In-App Purchases
Play Store Rating: 4.5 / 5
Developer: MADFINGER Games
Requires: 4.0 and Up

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4. Critical Ops

In our fourth position, we have Critical Ops, yet another popular shooter game for Android devices. It’s basically an action-packed FPS Game, which needs you to use accurate aims and tactical ideas alike. One thing to be noted here is that Critical Ops is still in the Alpha stage. Even now, you can have an awesome gameplay with, thanks to dedicated developers. So, as it turns out, you have an ever-developing shooter game with you. In case if you get bored with it, you can expect new and new features with every single update of Critical Ops. Of course, when compared to the other shooter games here, Critical Ops have a bunch of features too.

USP of the Game

First up, we have the power of Multiplayer Gaming.
You can invite your friends into the gameplay and feel the true team spirit all the way. Also, the game offers an impressive collection of weapons as well as weapon skins and all tactical squad actions. You can just look at the screenshots to see how amazing the graphics environments.
And the best part of Critical Ops gameplay is that you need the skill to move on. If you are ready for these, Critical Ops is the best FPS Game for you.

Critical Ops – Review

Pricing: Free with In-App Purchases
Play Store Rating: 4.2 / 5
Developer: Critical Force Ltd.
Requires: 4.0.3 and Up

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5. NOVA 3: Freedom Edition

NOVA 3: Freedom Edition is another awesome First Person Shooter Game from Gameloft. Unlike the others in our list, it comes with a science fiction plot, of humans coming back to earth after years of exile. It’s also one of the coolest games in terms of the immersive gaming experience offered. Just like all other games from Gameloft, you can find state-of-the-art graphics richness in every single part of the game. If not for the immersive gaming, NOVA 3: Freedom Edition can be loved for the attractive plot that needs you to help the mankind from alien forces.

USP of the Game

The whole gameplay of NOVA 3: Freedom Edition is spread in 10 different levels, which are spread across the Galaxy. You then move onto the collapsed earth and the Volterite city.
In short, the game lets you travel in the environment as if you are a part of it.
The game offers a bunch of awesome weapons and powers.
For instance, you can run and shoot the alien members while driving vehicles to travel into other areas. And, if you are looking for a versatile, multiplayer, free shooting game for Android, this is the best choice.
You can choose from 7 types of Multiplayer Modes in NOVA 3: Freedom Edition.

Nova 3 – Review

Pricing: Free with In-App Purchases
Play Store Rating: 4.5 / 5
Developer: Gameloft
Requires: 4.0 and Up

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6. LONEWOLF

Are you looking for a free FPS Game with offline support and something different? LONEWOLF can be an excellent choice if you need an awesome storyline ahead. This isn’t the typical shooting game you have seen. On the other hand, this game comes with a neo-noir story inside. As you keep moving through the levels, you get to know the real story. Your mission is pretty simple, though. You have to be a silent assassin and kill people without being harmed. In comparison, LONEWOLF is one of the lighter Android games with shooting experience. You can simply install it and it will work offline.

USP of the Game

Coming to the gameplay of LONEWOLF, there’re more than five hours of Story Mode.
This opens you up to the collection of 30 Missions, which you can choose as per your taste. Before you begin taking down your enemies, however, you can listen to the impressive plot behind all these.
To make things much realistic, the developers have included high-definition graphics and immersive sound alike. You can really feel the Weapon Sounds and all, as you play.
Personally speaking, the game is quite addictive for most people. So, even if you’re not much into FPS Games, you can try LONEWOLF.

LONEWOLF – Review

Pricing: Free with In-App Purchases
Play Store Rating: 4.6 / 5
Developer: FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG
Requires: 4.0 and Up

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7. Hitman: Sniper

Are you ready to be the lone assassinator? Hitman: Sniper brings the top-notch gaming experience through its FPS Shooter gameplay. You are the only player in the game and you need to assassinate the target, as silently as possible. That having said, Hitman: Sniper won’t bore you with the same levels and all. There’s huge room for customization and selection when you are in the world of Hitman: Sniper. According to what users say, this is one of the finest shooter games for Android if you are into the alone aspect of assassination. And, you won’t have to miss the features either.

USP of the Game

Hitman: Sniper offers 150 missions in total, and you can target 11 different things in these levels.
Also, you can choose a weapon from the huge collection of 17. Each weapon has its own abilities, but you have to use your tactics as well.
Despite not having multiplayer system, you can connect your social media profiles and create leaderboards.
In short, Hitman: Sniper lets you enjoy the freedom of playing with friends. Altogether, if you are ready to pay for the experience, this is an awesome FPS Game with some adventure stuff.

Hitman – Review

Pricing: $0.99 with In-App Purchases.
Play Store Rating: 4.5 / 5
Developer: SQUARE ENIX Ltd
Requires: 4.1 and Up

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Android 18 Must Have Android Apps

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:09:00 +0000

1. Facebook App

This application doesn’t need any introduction. The Facebook is one of the world’s most popular and highly visited sites. An average person spends almost one to hour on the Facebook. There are a lot of features that are offered by this app. This makes application preloaded with almost all mobile phone across all the major OS platforms.

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2. Angry Birds Star Wars

This is one of my favourite games. The game is now a global phenomenon that has captured the entire world by storm. This is a simple game that is based on some laws of physics. This game is available in various versions across all the leading platforms.

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3. Hundred Push Ups

This Android application step by step takes you to the level where you can easily perform 100 push ups.

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4. Google Drive

This is for those who are always connected to their work on the go. This application allows you to access and edit various documents, presentation and other notes anytime and anywhere.

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5. MX Player

This app is also conferred as “VLC player of Android”. This app is capable of playing various audio and video formats without any need for downloading codecs and plugins.

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6. Need For Speed Most Wanted

We have encountered Need For Speed (NFS) at some point of our lives. This exotic racing game from Electronic Arts has set the standards for the future racing games that will be based on mobile.

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7. Twitter

This is another social media connectivity application where you can connect and share your views with the outside world. The application is capable of doing almost everything that you can perform on the website.

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8. WordPress

Well this application is for the new generation of bloggers who want to connect with their blog 24X7. This app allows you to edit posts, add new posts, install plugins, manages comment and much more. This app is available across different platforms.

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9. Tumblr

Much like WordPress application, this app is also another excellent mobile application that bloggers can use to manage their blogs.

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10. Asphalt 7: Heat

This is another excellent racing game that have made to our top 20 list. The game is available across all the major platforms and is the most anticipated game of 2011.

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11. APMobile

This is a major news application that is built for the iOS platform. This application brings in content from major news websites of the world such as New York Times, etc.

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12. Easy News

This is another fine news app that brings in content from 20 different news sites. Along with this the app is capable of fetching latest info from various blogs and magazines also.

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13. RunKeeper

This application encourages you to run the maximum distance you can. You can generate a number of vital statistics such as calories burnt, time taken, distance covered, map trials, etc.

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14. Skyfire

This application is equivalent to Safari web browser on the Mac OS. This web browsing application is made for Windows Mobile OS. It has almost all the features that must be included in a standard mobile OS.

15. Indeed.com

This application for the job seekers who want to have instant notifications and alerts about a job opening or a vacancy. This application can be accessed across all the major OS platforms.

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16. LinkedIn

This is another job and profile searching application that finds the best jobs and suitable networks that you must join in order to gain maximum exposure.

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17. Dinner Spinner

This application is made keeping working women in mind. This application assists you in determining the best dish that you can cook for your dinner or meal with the available ingredients. You can search for the recipes over the internet also.

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18. Loopt

This is a GPS based application that allows you to track your Facebook friends and family members. You can easily track your kids and send them instant pings. You can also locate a nearby restaurant and gara

Camera Apps for Android One Must Give a Shot

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:07:00 +0000

Thanks to the improvements in Android OS, we can now use third-party Android Camera Apps with full permission. It means that even manual camera controls will be available through the applications. Given that there is a big number of camera apps, it will be tough to pick one. In this article, we have compiled a list of Best 5 camera apps for Android you can use. Each app offers different features but all of them would help you capture well.

5 Best Camera Apps for Android One Must Give a Shot

1. Camera360

Camera360 is one of the most popular Android camera apps you’d find in Play Store.

Features

It’s loved by both advanced and normal users. To satisfy both groups, Camera360 offers a comprehensive set of features as well.
For instance, for an advanced user, the customization of camera settings would be a good thing. On the other hand, if you are just into a selfie thing, you can go for that option.
In both cases, Camera360 has a huge collection of effects and filter to choose from. And, you can see the filters as you are capturing.
Talking of the filters are effects, they are nice. However, chances are low that you would love all of them.
Its shutter speed and the manual controlling options are worth praising, we bet.
In addition to high-quality capturing, Camera360 also has one in-built photo editor. This can be used for adding effects, creating collages etc.

In short, Camera360 is a truly comprehensive camera app for both types of users. If you’re into serious photography, it’s good to have this app on your device. At least, you can use the app as a secondary capturing app for your casual moments.

Review – Camera 360

Requires: Varies with Device
Pricing: Free
Developer: PinGuo Inc.
Rating: 4.3 / 5

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2. ProShot

ProShot is for those who are serious into Smartphone Photography!

Features

ProShot is a premium Android app for capturing needs. This app will help you to unleash the maximum capability of your camera.
Depending on the photo requirement, you can choose the modes and make necessary changes.
For instance, just as you are using a DSLR Camera, you can choose between Auto Program, Manual Mode or two Custom Modes. In each mode, you have plenty of customization too.
For instance, you can change factors such as flash, focus, ISO, white balance and shutter speed.

The best part is that you can capture shots in JPEG or RAW. You also have options for customizing the capture resolution, availability of a live histogram, grid overlay, custom aspect ratio modes and Level management.
In short, ProShot can convert your device into a half-baked DSLR Camera with plenty of features.
The interface of ProShot is not that simple at the first look. Because of that, you will need a few days (or, hours) to get accustomed to the UI. Once you are done, you have the best scenario to capture.

So, ProShot is for those who are really passionate about Smartphone photography. You can check out the demo app, but the premium app is worthier than $5. When you purchase ProShot, you are purchasing a complete solution for a variety of capturing needs.

Review – ProShot

Requires: 5.0 and Up
Pricing: Paid
Developer: RiseUpGames
Rating: 3.8 / 5

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SEE ALSO: 5 Tools to Create Photo Slideshow »

3. Open Camera

Open Camera is one of the best camera apps for Android when you need manual controls.
For instance, you can change focus modes, scene modes, white balance, ISO, exposure etc. All these controls are arranged on the camera app screen – just like you would see in a DSLR Camera interface.

The best part about using Open Camera is that it is suitable for both needs. Despite the availability of advanced set of controls, Open Camera is very fast when it comes to capturing shot. It can be even faster if you use home screen of the app.
Apart from the manual controls, this app has some other cool features too. Some of the features include support for external microphones, customizable UI, Support for Android 5 Camera2 API and an option to capture a photograph via voice commands. On top of all these, Open Camera gives you good output too.

The interface of Open Camera may require a few minutes from you. But, once you are set, you can use this free app to capture better shots. It may not be useful for casual photography; but, for serious Smartphone photography, you can count on Open Camera.

Review – Open Camera

Requires: 4.0.3 and Up
Pricing: Free
Developer: Mark Harman
Rating: 4.2 / 5

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4. A Better Camera

A Better Camera is a combination of two types of camera apps we’ve discussed above. It comes with a bunch of tools for customization, but they are arranged in an accessible manner. So, from the user point of view, A Better Camera is very easy to use.

Features

First of all, there are different capturing modes in the camera app.
You can choose from Normal Shots, Panorama or Multishot variants.
You also get a Night Mode, which is useful for capturing low-light shots. Other notable features of A Better Camera include Pre-Shot, ISO option, White Balance Control, Focus Metering, advanced manual controls on select devices like Nexus 5 and 6, HDR Mode etc.
With this app in your device, you won’t have to search for more features.

In light of our experience, A Better Camera is a multipurpose Android camera app. Regardless the need, you will love using it. Altogether, it’s a camera app worth having in your Smartphone or tablet PC.

Review -A Better Camera

Requires: 4.1 and Up
Pricing: Free
Developer: Almalence
Rating: 4.1 / 5

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5. Camera MX

Camera MX happens to be one of our personal favourite camera app for Android Smartphones. Camera MX has been praised by both advanced users and commoners, thanks to the well-built interface and features.

Features

Although there are many features in the app, all of them are arranged in the menus. Depending on the scenario, you can launch it from those menus. In case of both video and pictures, the interface is equally simple and there are customizations too.

One superb feature we found in Camera MX is Live Shot. With this mode, you can create moving photographs. They are not videos, but a sequence of photographs. You can get individual shots from the Live Shot or share it as such.
In the same way, you can use ‘Shoot the Past’ feature to find out missed elements before capturing. Along with these, you get a bunch of scene modes such as sunset, snow, landscape etc.
Also, you can choose from the three aspect ratios, including 16:9 and 1:1. And, what’s more, Camera MX has its own media manager for easier organization and access of the photographs.

You should go for Camera MX when you don’t want to spend much time on capturing but want to get good shots. In this, despite the controls, the capturing speed is too good.

Review – Camera MX

Requires: Varies with Device
Pricing: Free
Developer: Appic labs Corp.
Rating: 4.3 / 5

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10 Best Windows Phone Apps You Should Not Miss

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:04:00 +0000

In this article, we have created a list of 10 best Windows Phone apps that you must have. We’ve done the list based on common usage and personal recommendations. So, you should consider your needs to pick the right ones from list. Shall we start?

Flipboard

Flipboard is a must-have Windows Phone app for those who love reading! It lets you find worth-reading content that is published in World Wide Web. Used by millions of users, Flipboard lets you create your personal magazine and get right content — every single time. You can either choose the topics you are interested or follow some channels such as CNN or TheNextWeb. You can also go through different category-based pages to find top-rated content — and it’s a sure-deal about quality and authority of the content you see. Furthermore, each article on Flipboard is displayed in a convenient, readable and user-friendly format. Altogether, with Flipboard, you would love reading the articles you love. Didn’t we say that Flipboard is completely free to use? Flipboard is also available in Windows PC.

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Evernote

Do you take notes all the time? Do you want them available in different devices? Then, Evernote is surely one of the best Windows Phone apps you’ll come across. With Evernote, you can store everything you need to remember. You can create text-based notes, photographs, voice records or pins. Suppose you want to bookmark a web page for your later use — Evernote can keep it in the inventory, making it accessible via different platforms. Evernote is completely about cloud and that’s why you can recall everything at anytime. Evernote for Windows Phone may not have all the features of other apps. That having said, for those who love an effective note-taking experience, this Windows app is surely helpful, we bet. Apart from the free plan, Evernote gives you premium subscription too.

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Opera Mini

You might have heard about this app in Android. In Windows Phone too, Opera Mini is an awesome app you must be having. Opera Mini lets you to browse web fast even while saving a lot of mobile data. When you are struggling with a small data pack in device, Opera Mini is the best Windows Phone app to depend upon. The browser has an in-built ad-blocker that gets you an ad-free browsing experience. With the browser, you have superb features for protecting your privacy such as Private Tabs. Other notable features of this Windows Phone browser include Save for Offline as well as a built-in download manager. Multi-device syncing of Opera is yet another reason to prefer this browser.

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Adobe Photoshop Express

What do you think about having the Photoshop-based editing features in Windows Phone? It’s what you get if you’d for the free Windows Phone app. Unlike its Desktop Photoshop app, Adobe Photoshop Express is optimized for your Windows Phone device. Talking of the features, you can use the app to do basic editing and more. For instance, you can crop, flip or rotate the images you have. Also, there is option for one-touch red-eye correction and colour enhancements. In addition to these, Adobe Photoshop Express offers 15+ one-touch filters. In single click, you can apply these filters in the photograph. You can have extra features if you sign in using Adobe ID. Altogether, it’s going to be a mobile workstation of on-the-go editing.

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Office Lens

Office Lens is the best Windows Phone app for scanning your documents and storing them — on your devices. When compared to other app for same purpose, Office Lens makes enough sense. Developed by Microsoft itself, the app is having effective algorithms to scan only the needed the part of frame. That is, only your document will be scanned. It does not matter whether you are scanning a full-page document or a Business Card; Office Lens can do the job well. After you have scanned a document, you can save it to OneDrive or convert it to a PDF document. The app has many modes such as Whiteboard Mode and Document Mode. For those who have documents to take care of, Office Lens is a must-have Windows Phone app.

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Briefcase

Noted for the best interface, Briefcase is one of the best Windows Phone apps for file management. Despite its really minimal interface, Briefcase app has some cool features too. For instance, you can use the app to compress different apps and files; perform clipboard operations like copy and paste; offline access to OneDrive files etc. Given that your Windows Phone app does not have an in-built file manager, Briefcase is a must-have app too. In case if you have files to keep safe, you can use the Personal Folder feature of the app. Other features of the app include theme selection, file renaming, app lock and detailed file information. In case if you are still wondering, Briefcase is probably the best file manager for Windows Phone.

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Moneygraph

Moneygraph is an awesome Windows Phone that helps you manage your money well. As a freelancer or a business owner, you need to keep the finances in a right manner. With the right recording of spending, Moneygraph can show you the whole stream of finances at the end of a month. Using the app, you can create different reports, categories and backup all these data. This way, you can be sure about the multi-device availability of data. You can get the free app in Windows PCs too. In case if you need more features, you can have the premium version of the app — which is named Moneygraph+. In the premium version, you can protect your data, sync between different devices and save the reports.

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AppLock

Do you want to prevent others from accessing some videos or photos? Check out this nice Windows Phone app to lock the photos or videos you want to protect. The app also helps you to hide these media files — so that no one else sees them. Other options of AppLock include Recovery of deleted files and restoring of encrypted media etc. All the secured media is protected via a strong password and the log-in process is way too simple. In case if you forget your password, you can retrieve it easily. For the maximum security, you can put the confidential files into the vault. The app will take care of everything else. Then, encrypted files will be accessible only via AppLock application.

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Calculator2

Your Windows Phone has an in-built calculator, but that’s not effective in most of the cases. However, when you like to have a multipurpose calculator, Calculator2 is the best calculator app for Windows Phones. It’s actually a combo of five different utilities — Scientific Calculator, Financial Calculator, Basic Calculator, Programmer Calculator and one Currency Converter. All these utilities are useful in one situation or another. For instance, you can use the Scientific Calculator when you don’t have a fully-fledged calculator with you. Similarly, in the Currency Converter utility, you’d be able to convert between different currencies — thanks to Open Exchange Rates API. Considering all these, it does make sense to have Calculator2 in your device.

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Dictionary

Last but not least in the list, Dictionary is the best dictionary app for your Windows Phone device. It is interactive in terms of UI and you can get the best experience in no time. Thanks to the locally-stored definitions, you don’t need an internet connection to use the dictionary. The app consists of more than 150000 words and definitions, available in a ready-to-read format. In case if you love learning new words, the home page of Dictionary will surely help you. it shows random words in zig-zag order. Clicking on them will show you the meaning. Altogether, Dictionary is a must-have Windows Phone app for everyone, we bet.

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Dark Themes for Windows 10 You Must Have Today

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 15:01:00 +0000

And there are many choices available — and you can pick one of your taste. In this article, we will talk about five different Dark Themes for Windows 10. The list includes official and unofficial themes, along with a manual method. Shall we start?

1. The Official Windows 10 Dark Theme

Did we say that Windows 10 does not have an official Dark Theme? Well, we were partially wrong. In fact, there is a dark theme included in Windows 10, but it isn’t visible from the common Settings area. However, if you have got the Windows 10 Anniversary update, you will have the option to enable a dark theme in the device. To do that, you can go to Settings > Personalization > Colours. There, you can shift between Dark and Light themes. One problem is that the theme may not be effective on third-party apps and some areas.

But, wait, what’s the scene for those who haven’t updated to Windows 10 Anniversary version? Don’t worry, you have an unofficial method to enable Dark Theme on your PC. If you are running just Windows 10, you can follow these steps.

Start > Run.
Type RegEdit in the Run command box.
In the coming window, go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize.

Here, you have to add a new DWORD. Name it AppsUseLightTheme and give the value as ‘0’.
Now, go to:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize

You have to add the same DWORD – AppsUseLightTheme and value ‘0’.
Once you are done, you need to reboot your PC.

Now, your Windows Apps should be running on the Dark Theme. We would like to mention that this tweak is not complete either. So, if you can have the Windows 10 Anniversary update, that’s the best method to bring Dark Theme.

2. Nocturnal W10 Dark Theme

Are you a nocturnal, looking for a Dark Theme? If so, Nocturnal W10 is an amazing Windows 10 Dark Theme you can get. It needs to be noted that the theme cannot be installed in Windows 8 or 7. It brings a clean, dark design overhaul into the Windows 10 interface. And, we must say that Nocturnal W10 is rather awesome. From Control Panel to File Explorer, each part of your Windows 10 interface will be upgraded to a Dark Theme. Nevertheless, it isn’t that easy to install this theme on your PC.

For the installation, you need to download four different third-party apps — plus the theme contents. The tools you have to download are:

After downloading these tools, you can use the official guide to install the theme. In the theme download package, you’ll find a font named Sans Semibold. You have to install this font to have the complete theme experience of Nocturnal W10. Don’t say we didn’t warn – it isn’t easy to install this theme. But, if you take effort, it’s one of the best themes around.

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3. Ades Dark Theme

Ades Theme is an awesome Windows 10 Dark Theme that can easily be installed. Instead of other apps in this list, Ades is taking a mixture of grey and some soft colours. So, even without the real darkness, you can get rid of eye-strains and other issues around. The theme uses some sort of soft blue, green and grey combinations in different parts of Windows UI. For instance, you can see how the Windows Explorer interface looks like.

Talking about compatibility, Ades Theme should work fine with Windows 10 Build 10586 and Anniversary Update. If you’re running it on something older, installation may cause some issues. When compared to Nocturnal W10, installation of Ades is a truly easy task. You still have to use UXThemePatcher – a third-party tool –, but it’s not a big thing. In addition, you should get the icon-pack from the developer too. Using these icons, your Windows 10 Dark Theme will revamp the whole UI.

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4. Penumbra 10 Dark Theme

If you are looking for a complete Windows 10 Dark Theme, you can go with Penumbra 10. Instead of blending colours into the interface, Penumbra 10 prefers neutral dark colours. It would work fine with Build 10586 and Build 14393. Despite its simplicity in terms of colour selection, you can’t install this theme easily.

To install Penumbra 10, you need a few third-party tools. Before that, it is advised to take a System Restore point — just in case. Also, you need to install the Open Sans font in the PC. Once you have done these both, you can follow these steps to install this dark theme.

First, you have to download and install UXStyle Patch. You can get it from uxstyle.com.
Using This Tool, you can disable Ribbon UI.
From the downloaded theme package, you have to copy ‘Visual Style’ folder into C:\Windows\Resources\Themes.
Now, go to the Themes menu via Desktop Right Click > Personalize > Themes > Theme Setting.
From the available themes, you can select Penumbra W10.

Now, you should have installed Penumbra 10 in your Windows 10 PC. If you are ready to follow these steps, it will be fun to have this cool dark theme.

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5. Dark/Grey Windows 10 Dark Theme

Do you want to have a Dark Windows 10 theme without much ado? If so, Dark/Grey Windows 10 Theme is a cool option you can go for.If you haven’t received the official Windows 10 theme, you can count on this free-to-use theme. From the Start Menu to Task Manager and from File Explorer to Context Menus, everything becomes dark with Dark/Grey Windows 10 Theme.

Installing the theme is quite easier. You can download the file from DevianArt or Pastebin. Then, you need to copy those files into “%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Themes”. The next time you open Themes window, you can find this in the list. Just click and see your Windows 10 Interface moving into a Dark Environment.

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The Manual Method

So, we have seen the five best Windows 10 Dark Themes around. Sometimes, it may not be possible to follow the tough installation methods. In such cases, you have a manual method to follow. To bring somewhat a dark interface in Windows 10 experience, you can follow the steps:

Dark Mode for Windows 10 Apps and Settings

To do this, you have to go to Settings à Personalization à Colours. There, you will find an option named ‘Choose your app mode’. From the menu, you can pick Dark. By this step, all your Windows Apps and Settings will have a dark interface. The change isn’t applicable for Windows Explorer or Desktop, to be noted.

Enable Dark in Microsoft Edge

If you are using Microsoft Edge as the browser, you can put a Dark Theme too. To do that, you have to go to Settings à Choose a Theme. From the available options, you can click ‘Dark’. This can bring an overall black interface into Microsoft Edge Browser.

In Chrome, Mozilla and Other Browsers

To give the Dark feel to your web browsers, you can pick a specific dark theme. As you know, dark themes are available for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. We are not sure about the other browsers, though. For Chrome, you can get the Morpheon Dark Theme from Chrome Web Store. If you are on Mozilla, you can head to the official gallery of themes. So, make sure that you pick an eye-friendly, stress-free theme for your browsing experience.

In addition to these things, you can try changing the theme of Microsoft Office. If you are someone who deals with Docs a lot, you should definitely try the dark theme. To do that, you can go to File à Options à General Settings tab. In the Personalization section, you will find an option to enable the Black Office Theme.

Well, this is indeed a partially-effective way to bring Dark Themes into your Windows 10 experience. As you can see, it’s going to change a few areas like Office, Settings and Browsers. But, when you have another Dark Theme running, this is a cool way to follow.

Great Programs to Capture Video on a PC

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 14:58:00 +0000

Apart from recording all of the action on the screen, most programs offer one or more of the following features:

Panning across the screen.
Zooming into highlight a certain action.
Mouse highlighting to better show actions, such as clicks.
Pen or highlighter tool to draw on the screen directly.
Sound capture, including from microphone.
Variety of output formats (.avi, .flv, .mov)
Still screenshots capture.
Basic video editing capabilities.
Annotations and callouts.

Let’s explore a few of the diverse software options currently available in several categories to record your computer screen.

100% Browser-Based: Screencastle

For the quickest, no-frills screencasting service, which requires no registration or separate software installation (besides Java, which most people already have), Screencastle takes the cake. Simply visit the page, press the big red button to start the application, and you can record your entire screen along with the computer’s audio if desired.

Once saved, a series of links are provided that allow viewing and embedding, and files are stored indefinitely on the Screencastle server as long as they are occasionally viewed. Oh yeah, this service is also completely free!

High-End: Adobe Captivate

At the opposite end of the spectrum, Adobe Captivate is a professional-grade screencasting and tutorial creation solution with a robust set of features. These include incorporating Microsoft PowerPoint slides and other multimedia, picture-in-picture capabilities, built-in templates, interactive quizzes and export for viewing on iPads and iPhones. The program also supports capture in High Definition.

All of these features come with a steep price, however, making Adobe Captivate the most expensive of the software mentioned here.

Mid-Priced: Camtasia Studio

Not to be confused with the similarly named Camstudio mentioned below, Camtasia Studio is another paid software, albeit more much affordable than Adobe’s Captivate. The program produces excellent quality videos with a user-friendly interface, and offers saving to multiple file formats, uploading directly to YouTube, and the ability to edit audio and video separately in order to re-record narration errors or add additional explanations.

Open Source: Camstudio

Camstudio is open source and sports relatively advanced features, for a completely free product. These include the ability to record the screen and a webcam simultaneously, screen panning, annotations and mouse highlighting. It also comes with a converter to produce SWF files for streaming sites.

Camstudio is one of the most popular screencasting solutions, recommended by many throughout the Web.

Firefox Add-on: CaptureFox

For those wishing to stay within their browser when capturing, as opposed to launching another program, CaptureFox is a good solution. This Firefox add-on begins recording audio and the screen frame-by-frame with two clicks, producing an .avi file which is saved to your PC, unlike Screencastle where the files reside on their servers.

Gaming: Fraps

Fraps is widely used by gamers posting videos on YouTube due to its extremely high-quality captures, with up to an astonishing 7680 x 4800 pixels and 120 frames per second possible. A free download is available, but to unlock the full features of the program, the software must be registered for a very affordable fee compared with other paid options.

Free and Full-Featured: ScreenVirtuoso PRO

This is a full-featured program that is free for personal use, but the authors require a license if you are going to use it commercially. With it, you can save to .avi, adjust frame rate to reduce file size, move the screen to a new area while recording, annotate while recording, and control the program through the Command line.

With so many screen recording options available, it is best to compare several to determine which best fits your needs. Fortunately, many of them are completely free, or at least offer free demos for evaluation purposes. Other highly regarded screen capture programs you might wish to check out include BB FlashBack Express, Screenr, Bandicam and Screenpresso.

Best Windows 10 Games to Play Today

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 14:56:00 +0000

It doesn’t matter whether you have an Xbox with you — you can play the favorite games using your Windows 10 PC or another device. Once you have downloaded and installed the desired Windows 10 Games from Windows Store, you can even connect the Xbox controller, for an advanced game play experience. In addition, Windows 10 includes cool options for connecting with other gamers — let them be on Xbox device or their Windows 10-powered devices.

In case if you are new into gaming, you may not know the best games in store for you. To help you start, we are here with a list of some best Windows 10 games you can play today. All these games we have in this list are available in Windows Store, ready to be installed.

Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne is a game that has gained an immense reputation on other platforms like Android! Now, it’s here in Windows 10, offering the best game play. For those who love racing games, it’s the best Windows 10 game, we do assure. A quite popular game from Gameloft, it has more than 140 cars — from brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Bugatti etc— you can choose to drive; then, thanks to the heavy development behind, the graphic details are no less than stunning. Now that Xbox integration is here in Windows 10, you can have an awesome experience of multi-player gaming; at the maximum, you can have a play with 12 opponents. As we said, you can either use the keyboard and mouse combination or the connected Xbox controller for handling your cars. Xbox Game Achievements and a lot of other features are there in Asphalt 8: Airborne.

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Project Spark

Project Spark is perhaps the most innovative game we’ve ever seen, not only in Windows 10 but on the whole world of gaming. Instead of playing the characters and plot that someone else designed, you can create your own games. It also allows the creation of as many games as possible, according to your taste. Available for Windows 10 and Xbox, it allows cross-device syncing, to make your games available everywhere. In the app, you can find many tools that help you create the game you wish to. Alternatively, if you are not into the game creation thing, you can play games. It is having a collection of many games that other Project Spark users have created. Either way, Project Spark is indeed an impressive Windows 10 game to go for. It is developed and distributed by Microsoft Studio, and you can have best-level performance.

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Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

One of the most popular video games as of now, Minecraft Windows 10 Edition is available in Windows Store; you’ll be able to get it by paying just $9.99, which is not so big for the gaming experienced offered. Minecraft Windows 10 Edition is all about creating your own world using cubes and other 3D structures. Other options in the game include combat, resource gathering, etc. There are different modes available in Minecraft, offering different experiences. Its Survival Mode wants you to keep the health steady and ready to combat while the Creative Mode is for those who’d love to create their own world. When we come to the Windows 10 scenario, the features include the option to add a few third-party elements to the game and of course, the Xbox-based multi-player gaming. Just have a look at those reviews, and you’d love to love Minecraft.

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Age of Empires: Castle Siege

It may be a disappointing fact that Clash of Clans isn’t available in Windows 10 as of now. But, don’t worry, you have Age of Empires: Castle Siege, which offers more or less the same experience. It does not matter whether you have a touch screen device, you will be able to build your own world and engage in battles, as you used to do in the similar titles. There are several features that make Age of Empires: Castle Siege an awesome Windows 10 game. The game play lets you create your fortress in the course of time and you have to train your army units and depending on the historical period you belong, you can have corresponding army troops at your disposal. Age of Empires: Castle Siege is actually bringing history into the game play and giving you the real feel of war. For those who love Clash of Clans, it is one of the best games for Windows 10.

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Modern Combat 5: Blackout

If you are a person who loves shooting games, here you go with Modern Combat 5: Blackout, available in Windows Store with all the options of multi-player gaming and Xbox-oriented features. Although available for PC, your device needs to be touch input enabled for the game to work. If that is okay, you are going to have an amazing game play, with high-end graphics. It needs to be noted that the intensity of graphics depends on the configuration of your PC; if you have a lower PC, the quality will be compromised and vice versa. A First Person Shooter Game, Modern Combat 5: Blackout lets you create a squad with your friends and get into the game. Other notable features of the game are the multi-player-based features, an intriguing game play, solo campaign mode and the customizability of controls. In an overall view, Modern Combat 5: Blackout does the job as one of the most-played games in Windows 10.

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Best Windows 10 Games to Play – Conclusion

So, we have listed five of the best Windows 10 games you can play today! The list includes games that are in various categories and various tastes. For instance, there are shooting games, castle building games and the established one like Minecraft Windows 10 Edition. If you are confused about the games you should play, you can pick the favourite one from list — and start gaming with all those Xbox-based features such as advanced multi-player.

History of Windows Operating System

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 14:55:00 +0000

Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard to join him at Albuquerque.

The beginnings of a new company, initially known as ‘Micro-soft’ was created. In 1979 Microsoft moved to Bellevue, Washington, incorporating in 1981. In the same year, IBM launched its personal computer using Microsoft’s new operating system, MS-DOS 1.0. The company went public in 1986 after moving to Redmond up in Washington. Paul Allen resigned from the Microsoft board in 2000, but is reported to still own 100 million shares in the company.

Before discussing Windows operating system history, it’s important to understand exactly what an operating system (OS) is. Programs and apps do not run themselves: they need a platform to operate them just like a trampolinist needs the trampoline. Even hardware, such as a hard disk, printer and DVD reader/writer requires an OS to control them.

Early PC Operating Systems

In the early days of personal computers, the operating system was known as DOS (Disk Operating System) and variants. When IBM was developing a PC, the company approached a new company, Microsoft Corporation, to develop an operating system. This was named PC-DOS, and Bill Gates, ever forward-looking, retained the rights to create a version specifically for Microsoft known as MS-DOS.

Each of these was driven by commands made from a ‘command prompt’ in the form of C:> The command was textual and activated by a carriage return or ‘Enter.’ Initially, Microsoft designed Windows to run on top of MS-DOS, generally referred to simply as DOS. The final version was MS-DOS 6.22 which became the underlying operating system for Windows 95, 98 and ME. After that, DOS was still available, but not needed to run Windows.

Windows 1: Elimination of DOS Commands

Microsoft begins searching for a more user-friendly platform that did not require knowledge of DOS commands. Xerox had developed a WIMP user interface at its Palo Alto Research Lab. WIMP stood for windows/icons/mouse/pull-down menus (or p for pointer.) It was used in early Apple machines and Microsoft uses the concept as the basis for Windows. It is also used in IBM’s OS/2 and the X Window System of Unix.

Released on 20th November 1985, Microsoft’s ‘Windows Operating Environment’ enables users to employ drop-down menus, dialog boxes, scroll bars and icons. By moving a mouse pointer, the user can navigate through the screen and click icons to carry out specific tasks. This is much easier than learning and typing innumerable MS-DOS commands.

Windows 1 comes with a number of programs, such as a notepad, calendar, calculator, a paint application, a clock and a card file. It also comes with one game – Reversi. All of this was a revelation to most DOS users, although some still prefer to work with DOS commands.

Windows 2: Catering For the 286 Processor

Microsoft introduced Windows 2.0 on December 9, 1987 as a reaction to the development of the faster 16-bit Intel 286 processor. Windows 2.0 was more reliable and faster than Windows 1, designed with improved screen layout control. Desktop icons and keyboard shortcuts speeded up operations and overlapping windows were now possible.

The 286 (or 80286) processor was released by Intel in 1982, but was not immediately used due to a lack of programs that could run with it. It had poor MS-DOS capability, and Windows 2.0 was quickly superseded by Windows/386 once Intel launched the faster 386 processor which allowed multiple MS-DOS programs to be run. IBM stuck with the 286 chip for its OS/2 system, this believed by many to be responsible for the IBM/Microsoft split.

Windows 3.0 and the 386 Processor

Launched in May 1990, Windows 3.0 makes best use of the Intel 386 (80386) processor, running significantly faster than the 286. Windows 3.1 appears in 1992, and virtual memory, 16 colors, enhanced icons and other improvements make this a step change in Microsoft’s development. This release signified Microsoft abandoning OS/2, and Windows 3 versions are now competing with IBM OS/2 devices.

The introduction of user-friendly features such as File Manager, Print Manager and Program Manager renders Windows 3 a very attractive package for both business and personal use. The latter is enhanced by the inclusion of a popular suite of games: Hearts, Minesweeper and Solitaire. Computers are beginning to look like today’s PCs.

The release of Microsoft’s SDK (Software Development Kit) with Windows 3.0 enables software developers to focus more on writing applications resulting in the emergence of many new programs for both business and personal use. This software is still only available in large boxes containing floppy disks and instruction books. The hard disk and downloading from the internet have yet to be developed. However, networking is offered support with Windows for Workgroups 3.11, which facilitates domain and peer-to-peer networking support. The next version will improve the networking capability for corporate users.

Windows NT: Corporate and Networking

Ostensibly standing for ‘New Technology’, NT is Microsoft’s first genuine 32-bit operating system. It was originally designed to succeed Windows 3, but it soon became evident that its performance was not good enough for the majority of PCs on the market. Its use is modified to corporate server use and networking while the general consumer version of Windows remains at 16-bit. After Betas in 1991, it was released in 1993 as a portable strategic business system.

NT began life as portable version of OS/2, changing its name to NT after the rift with IBM. This signifies the beginning of a major switch which will result in a single operating system for consumers and corporate users which starts with Windows XP in 2001. All future versions of Windows are now based on the NT operating system.

Windows NT releases up to an including NT 3.51 still incorporate the File and Program Manager introduced with Windows 3.0. Versions NT 4.0 onwards switch to Windows Explorer which originally appeared in Windows 95 released in 1995 (below.)

Windows 95: The Internet and Removing the Need for DOS

Microsoft then seeks ways of removing the need for DOS and also focusing on the internet craze. The result is Windows 95 (internally Windows 4.0) marketed in 1995 as a discrete operating system which can be used without the need for a separate DOS license. Windows is now an OS kernel in its own right and no longer requires DOS. MS-DOS is still available, but can be run independently of Windows and vice versa.

A ‘kernel’ is an interface between the software and hardware, taking program demands and allocating them between the requisite hardware components, such as the CPU, RAM and Input/Output devices (keyboards, mice, printers, display, etc.)

Windows 95 is the first version to include a kernel and the protection this offers – it cannot be overwritten with user data, so making the system more stable and less liable to crash. All future versions of Windows will be kernel-based with a DOS command prompt that can be run without Windows (except Me which will still need Windows to run MS-DOS.)

Windows 95 also addresses the need to tackle the rising demand for internet access. It offers internet support and improved multimedia capability, simpler installation of software and hardware through Plug and Play features, and improved networking and mobile computing. The taskbar and Start menu appear, as do the minimize, maximize and close buttons for each window. Internet Explorer 3.0 is also included.

Windows 98: Focus on Home and Office PCs

Released in June 1998, Windows 98 is the last version to be based on MS-DOS. It departs from Microsoft’s focus on predominantly business use, and is developed to meet the need of home users and small offices. Internet cafes are sprouting up, and people without their own home computer can now access the web, send emails and play games. Microsoft describes Windows 98 as system that “Works Better, Plays Better.”

There is now DVD and USB support, and features such as the Quick Launch bar appear. Internet Explorer is also included. Another feature is ActivDesktop, which exploits the benefits of Microsoft’s ActivX control, enabling users not only to access local files and apps, but also online files and applications using desktop icons or objects.

A Second Edition of Windows 98 was released in 1999.

Windows 2000: Improved NT Version

Windows 2000 was launched in February 2000, and is the minimum OS required for Pentium processors. It integrates some of the benefits of Windows 98, such Internet Explorer 4 and Outlook Express, into the NT operating system. In fact, all versions of Windows from XP onwards are based on NT.

Microsoft designs Windows 2000 professional to replace all versions from 95 to NT for business use. It is claimed to be the most reliable version so far with superior internet and mobile capability. Windows 2000 has good stability, but it will not be long before Windows XP comes along as the next great thing!

Windows Me: Millennium Edition for Home Users

Released in September 2000, Windows Me is designed for home users only, focusing on video, music and home networking, while Windows 2000 was designed for business users. Me introduces improved security and system health, including features such as System Restore, System File Protection and auto-update.

However, Windows Me is found by many to be unstable, and Me and 2000 are soon superseded by XP. Me is the last version of Windows to be based on the Windows 95 kernel, and all future versions will be based on the NT/2000 model.

Windows XP: Improvements in Stability, Speed and Usability

Windows XP appears in October 2001, offering more stability and ease of use in 25 languages. Most aspects of use are intuitive, with an easy to use Start Menu, Control Panel and Taskbar. Improved multimedia management with media Player 8.0 and Windows Movie Maker render XP ideal for entertainment use, while Internet Explorer 6 and Windows Messenger offer enhanced internet access.

Evolving from Windows 2000, XP combines the stability of 2000 with the gaming capability of 98 and Me. With a Home Edition and a Professional Edition, XP promises the best for both types of user with a conflict between them that invariably leads to compromise. There is no compromise with Windows XP. Both versions offer improved security, performance and reliability, with Me users noticing most improvement.

XP makes it easy to run a multiuser system and XP Professional includes advanced networking features, an encrypting file system and file access control. However, it has one major flaw: while it comes with a firewall, it is turned off by default and many users are unaware of this. Service pack updates significantly improve security, but not before many become subject to hacker attacks and viruses.

Windows XP is the best Windows launch by far, and is the first version to last more than 3 years before being superseded. It will be 2007 before Vista arrives on the scene, and 2014 before XP support is finally withdrawn.

Windows Vista: Accent on Security

Released in 2006, Windows Vista focuses on the increased security and reliability as laptops become more common. Perhaps the early security issues of XP influence this. Windows Defender is shipped with Vista, whereas it was a free download for XP, requiring the user to be proactive. The introduction of User Account Control makes it more difficult for malware that gets through the firewall to make changes to your computer. Windows Vista Ultimate offers BitLocker Drive Encryption that provides improved data protection. ‘Ultimate’ is a combination of Business and Home Premium editions of Vista.

In order to accentuate the difference between Vista and previous Windows versions, it is provided with a new design for the taskbar, start button and window borders. It is noticeably faster to start up and battery usage in sleep mode is lower. Vista is also friendlier to media, and Windows Media Player has been enhanced to reflect this. Users can now play and edit videos, watch movies and TV, and view and send photos from a central location.

Windows Vista is more secure, easier to use, offers a higher level of media integration, is faster and looks better than any previous version of Windows. In fact, users wonder how Microsoft can improve on this. But they can!

Windows 7: Touchscreens and Laptop Focus

In 2009, Windows 7 comes onto the scene to cater for the specific needs of laptops and touchscreen users. Windows Touch is introduced, enabling users to open folders and files, browse the web and flip through videos and photos without the need for a mouse or touchpad. It is also quicker than Vista, with significantly faster boot, shutdown and wake times. It also facilitates internet connection though public wireless hotspots or private networks using passwords or security keys.

Windows 7 offers a change to the way that windows can be handled for the first time since multiple windows became possible. Snap, Peek and Shake allow three different ways to view and work with open windows. Although this version of Windows is not significantly different to Vista, it does offer some unique and useful new functions.

Windows 8: Touchscreen and Metro App Technology

Windows 8 is made available to the public in October 2012. While still based on the NT operating system, it represents a significant departure from previous versions in that it is based on the Metro design language. Metro is a touchscreen-compatible tablet interface that also permits access to the traditional desktop. Windows 8 can be used with touchscreen devices and also traditional PC input devices and displays.

While there is no Start button, a Start screen can be revealed by clicking (or touching) the bottom left corner of the screen. The screen contains tiles, each representing a specific app. Windows 8 comes with a Windows store, IE 10, Windows Explorer, Defender, USB 3 support, apps for sports, news and travel and also a Task Manager.

Windows RT

It is a version of Windows 8 with a long battery life that is designed specifically to run touchscreen apps available from the Windows store, and comes with touchscreen-optimized version of Microsoft Office. RT can run on some tablets and PCs – though not all.

Windows 8 Pro

You will need the Pro version if you use BitLocker and Encrypting File System, VHD booting or Hyper-V. If you don’t know what these are, then you won’t need the Pro version. You will need it, however, if you want to play DVDs out of the box. The regular 8 does not permit this. You will also need a Windows 8 Media Center Pack for this.

Windows 8.1: More Apps and Bing

Released in 2013, Windows 8.1 offers a higher level of Start screen personalization that you can sync across all your devices. It is fundamentally designed to make Windows more convenient to use on a variety of devices that use either touch or mouse input – or even both. You can use a wider range of familiar mouse operations, find more apps and easily switch between them.

Windows 8.1 comes bundled with a number of Bing apps, including Bing Smart Search, Bing Health & Fitness and Bing Food & Drink. There is also a Start button, enabling you to navigate between the start screen and the desktop.

Windows 10: Steady Evolution – And Cortana!

Windows 10 is introduced in 2015, and some refer to it as being the best version yet. It is the result of collaboration between many users via the Windows Insider Program. Customers have contributed to its development by responding to preview builds, enabling Microsoft to respond rapidly to comments and feedback for everyday users of Windows.

Windows 10 is not intended to be a one-off launch, but will develop by means of regular advances and updates rather than by intermittent major releases as previously. This is a significant change in Microsoft OS policy that will benefit its customers.

What does Windows 10 offer? A major new feature is Cortana. Familiar to Windows phone users, Cortana is Microsoft’s first digital personal assistant – appearing on a PC for the first time. She learns by interacting with each individual user, noting their preferences and behaviour and responding to queries with intelligence and wit. The more you use Cortana, the better equipped she becomes to help you.

Gamers can stream Xbox One games to their PC or tablet, while Project Spartan is new type of web browser that enables you to highlight and annotate web pages before sharing them on social media. Each of these is a brand new feature with Microsoft.

The Start button is back! Its absence was one of the bad things about Windows 8. Another good feature is Microsoft Edge – a brand new browser meeting the needs of 21^st century browsing, and integrating with many of the features of Windows 10 such as Spartan. Settings are also made easier and are presented in a more logical way than in Windows 8.

The Future?

So what’s next? It seems like the days of major releases of Windows are over. Windows 10 users will be provided with free updates as they become available. Perhaps one day computers will evolve to a stage where Windows in its current form becomes obsolete and manual input devices will be superseded with vocal commands – or ultimately even thoughts?

Until that day comes, Windows 10 appears here to stay – for a good while at least.

How to Recover those Deleted Files in Windows

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 14:52:00 +0000

When you delete a file, it is not deleted totally from the system. The computer changes the file and makes it invisible and marks the space as empty. The file is deleted only when the space is reused by the system and fresh data is written over the old one. Even then some part of the file may survive which can be recovered by the experts. This data is of great interest to the security and forensic experts.

Some programs that can be used to recover deleted files include:

Glary Undelete

This is a basic program for file recovery and is one of the slowest listed here as well, though this has a very useful feature of find out the full name of the deleted files. This enables searching and finding the right files a lot easier. It can be found here.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery

This is a very nifty program that will enable you to recover deleted files and you can also save data from damaged partitions and other storage devices like pen drives, memory cards and cd’s. The tool outs the recovered files in folders but you have to drill down to find the actual file. Once the file is found, it can be saved by clicking on the save files option. The tool can be found here.

Recuva

This tool has fewer features than the one above but it does the job. This tool has a handy feature that enables you to preview the recovered file before saving. This helps as sometimes the names of the files are changed by the system. The tool can be found here.

The above tools will enable you to recover lost files but you also need to be careful and keep in mind that once a file is deleted, the computer should not overwrite in the space that becomes available. As soon as you realize that a file has been deleted, stop the computer. Close all programs as they can overwrite on the free space. Do not switch off or restart the system. If you do not have a file recovery tool installed, then use another computer to download it and install in a different partition.

Always remember that more you use a computer after deleting a file, lesser are the chances of recovery. If you want that no one should be able to recover data from your machine, then use a tool that cleans the empty space on the computer before you switch it

Things to Do After Installing WindowOws 10 2016

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 14:49:00 +0000

1. Open Windows Explorer to “This PC” instead of “Quick Access”

On Windows 10, the Windows Explorer opens to the Quick Access view by default, which may be great for some users who want to keep track of their recently used files, but maybe not for all. In order to disable this, click on view on the toolbar and then click on Options. From the list saying “Open File Explorer to: select Quick Access.

2. Download Updates from more than One Place

Fan of the bittorrent protocol/torrent websites, you will be glad to know that Windows 10 integrates the P2P protocol enabling it to download updates not only from Microsoft servers but also from already updated PCs on the internet or on your local network. To enable the setting, launch the Settings app. Under Updates, Click on Advanced options and then click on Choose how updates are delivered. By default, the option would be enabled, in case if it disabled (unchecked) then click on PCs on my local network and PCs on the internet.

3. Reclaim your hard disk space by deleting the old Windows Installation

Most of the users who migrated to Windows 10 made the move by performing and upgrade which meant they have an option to roll back, just in case you are among the many who are completely enjoying the experience and will not downgrade, you can just delete the old OS installation which Windows saved in case you wish to downgrade. To do so, search for disk cleanup and launch it when the option for drive selection pops up, select C: drive, wait for it to initialize. From the menu, select “Previous Windows Installations” and “Temporary Windows Installation Files” and click Ok.

REMEMBER: This process cannot be undone so unless you are ready to make the switch to Windows 10 completely, DO NOT TRY THIS.

4. Take Control of the Start Menu by Removing Unnecessary Shortcuts

If you are not a fan of the cluttered start menu and would like to keep it minimal and unobtrusive, we’ve got you covered. Open the Settings app and go to Personalization. Now click on Start and uncheck all the options in the list. Once that is done just go ahead and scroll down to the option Choose which folders appear on start and unselect everything. Now head over to the Start menu and unpin all unnecessary apps manually by right clicking on them.

5. Resize the Start Menu According to Your Needs

On Windows 10 you get a nifty little option of resizing your start menu, just hover over the border to reveal the resize pointer and drag across the screen to make it wider or taller.

6. Enable/Disable Transparency

It has already been stated that Windows 10 packs in the best of both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. To prove it once more Windwos 10 brings back the Aero transparency which is enabled by default but just in case you liked the flat Metro theme from 8, you can switch the transparency off. Go to Settings -> Personalization -> Colors and uncheck Make Start, taskbar and action center transparent. Now when you open start you would get the Windows 8.1 style flat UI.

7. Command Prompt Keyboard Hotkeys

If you have ever used the command prompt on Windows, you definitely would have craved for the Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V hotkeys to work. That changes with Windows 10, you can use the familiar clipboard hotkeys on the command prompt. To enable them in case they aren’t, launch the command prompt, right-click on the taskbar and go to Properties. Under Options, click Enable Ctrl key shortcuts. And now the clipboard shortcuts will work on the command prompt.

8. Enable Cortana to Respond to Your Voice Only

If you have been a Windows Insider, using preview builds for a while you are no stranger to Cortana. Even if you started using Windows 10 for the first time, you still know what she does and how is she different from Siri and Google Now. Well this section isn’t about Cortana commands. There is one trick which most users are unaware of and that is the fact that you can key Cortana to your voice so that she responds only to you when you say “Hey Cortana”. To do so, launch Cortana by pressing Win+S / Win + Q. Click on Notebook and go to Settings, you will find an option that says “Respond best”. Click Learn my voice, you will have to go through a series of phrases so that she learns your voice. Once that is done, she will only respond to your voice.

9. Enable Dark mode on Microsoft Edge

Microsoft finally released a replacement for the aged Internet Explorer. It is awesome, apart from being fast and full of future proof features it also offers customizations (limited for now but will be extended in future updates). You can make Edge go dark to suit your needs. Launch Edge and then click on the three dots on the tool bar to reveal the overflow menu. Click on Settings. Under choose a theme select Dark and Dark mode is now enabled.

10. Enable God Mode

God mode is sort of like an Easter-egg to the Windows platform. It gives you access to the settings and options which are generally buried deep inside the menus. To enable God Mode, create a new folder and rename it to:

GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

This would change the New Folder to a God Mode App. Launch it to gain access to over 260 Settings.

11. Record Gameplay using Game DVR

Gamers who put their clips on websites like YouTube have always used a third party screen recorder app to record their gameplay. With Windows 10, they can use the Game DVR feature to do the same natively. To use Game DVR first sign in to the Xbox app. Now whenever you want to record your screen, press Win+G to launch the Game Bar, hit record and it will start recording the screen.

12. Disable Wi-Fi Sense

One of the most controversial features on Windows 10 is Wi-Fi Sense which lets you share your Wi-Fi password with your Facebook, Skype and Outlook contacts. To disable this go to the Settings app and click on Network and Internet. Click on Manage Wi-Fi settings and then uncheck all the networks.

Other Useful Tips

1. Reveal All Apps Alphabetically

On the start menu if you click on any letter above the name of the app in the All Apps section, it would reveal alphabetical quick access to all your installed apps.

2. Mount and Burn ISO Images Without Any Software

Windows 10 deals with ISO images natively i.e. you don’t need a third party app to mount or burn it. Just right click on the ISO image to mount it or burn it to a disk.

3. Remove Login Authentication

If you want to remove the login authentication, hit Win+R and type “netplwiz”, In the window that follows, untick “Users must enter a username and password to use this computer“, hit apply and a screen will appear to type in your password. This does not bypass the login screen, just disables authentication.

4. Remove Internet Explorer

After years of mockery and endless memes, Microsoft decided to switch their browser by releasing Edge. But if you wish to retire it completely, type “Turn Windows features on or off”. In the window that follows uncheck Internet Explorer and confirm.

Conclusion

Windows 10 justifies its purpose by the improvements it offers to the core Windows experience and the features it packs to lure users. While this is by far the most complete version of Windows, the operating system would be subjected to constant update cycles to enhance the experience even further.

Beginner Tips for Windows 10

noreply@blogger.com (MARCO POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 14:43:00 +0000

Windows 10 is new. Windows 10 is better. Than ever!

Windows 10 is the latest release from Microsoft that really rocks – especially when it’s compared to its predecessors. It has the potential to win over the most dedicated devotees of Windows’ old releases and even other operating systems like OS X and Linux. Windows 10 introduces numerous features, brings many good changes and fixes various problems that ranks it better than others and superior to its predecessors. The new product very well respects the legacy that Windows together with the traditional desktop has earned over the past years.

Windows 10 features an improved Metro UI, and brings back the Start menuthat everyone missed in Windows 8. It also offers many new features like Cortana – the digital assistant, Microsoft Edge – the new and fast browser, Virtual Desktops, Notification Center, Windows Hello – support for biometric authentication, and the best of all – unified apps and unified store, i.e., apps and store that supports and runs on all the Windows 10 devices. It claims to offer the mix match of both Windows 7 and 8 in a new way that’s useful, improves productivity and looks stunning than ever!

The questions arise – how to use these new features? How the new features can be helpful? How to improve the Windows 10 experience? To answer these questions, we’ve compiled a list of 19 tips that helps the new Windows 10 users to get familiar and make the most of their upgrade, and use the new Windows to ease their life. Let’s have a look of what’s in the store.

Windows 10 Tips and Tricks for Beginners

1. Switch on Cortana

Cortana is the Microsoft’s digital assistant for Windows, same as Siri is for iOS and Google Now is for Android. It can listen to your voice commands and perform the actions required to help you. But by default, Cortana voice listening capabilities are switched off in Windows 10.

You can switch on its abilities using these steps: Click the Search bar in taskbar > select the Notebook icon > select Settings, and then enable the “Let Cortana respond when you say ‘Hey Cortana’” option. Your computer needs to have a working microphone to support the voice listening feature, of course.

2. Start using Windows 10 Virtual Desktops

Microsoft has finally brought out-of-the-box support for virtual desktops, which was available in Linux and OS X for very long time. Virtual desktops feature allows you to better manage the opened applications and windows by clubbing them in groups.

Any one of the virtual desktop (or the app group) can be active at a time, and thus offers an uncluttered Tasks View. To get started with virtual desktops, open the Tasks View by clicking on its icon on the taskbar (present at immediate right of the Search bar) or hold down Win + Tab keys.

3. Customize the Sync Settings

Windows 10 has improved over the sync feature debuted in Windows 8. It allows you to sync your settings and files over the other devices you sign in using the same Microsoft account. You can customize your sync settings from Start menu > Settings > Accounts > Sync your settings. There are seven different sync modes to choose from – the first option switches off all the syncs, and the other options are the individual sync settings used to enable or disable a particular type of sync.

4. Learn new Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

You can become more productive if you learn the shortcuts to perform various regular tasks such as using virtual desktops, snapping apps and more. Below are the shortcuts to help you do things faster.

Win + Tab (open Tasks View)
Win + Left + Up (move app to top-left quadrant)
Win + Left + Down (move app to bottom-left quadrant)
Win + Right + Up (move app to top-right quadrant)
Win + Right + Down (move app to bottom-right quadrant)
Win + Ctrl + Left or Right (change virtual desktops)
Win + Ctrl + D (new virtual desktop)
Win + Ctrl + C (speak to Cortana)
Win + S (view weather, news, sports, help, etc.)
Win + Ctrl + F4 (close virtual desktop)
Win + Up and Down (snap apps to top or bottom of screen or maximize them)

5. Get Familiar with the new Command Prompt

Command Prompt in the new Windows comes with the ever-demanding feature. It has become more accessible than ever by supporting the standard copy and pasteoptions. From now on, you can easily copy and paste the text content in the command prompt (cmd.exe) using the Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V key combinations respectively. Moreover, it packs lots of customizations under the Properties option.

6. Improve Battery Life in Windows 10

Windows 10’s battery saver feature can help you if your laptop’s battery is running low. It is smart enough to throttle the background processes and threads to limit the power usage and save power to allow your machine to last longer. It is better than power-saving modes found in previous Windows releases and can be enabled using this procedure: click Start menu > Settings > System > Battery saver.

7. Change Windows 10 Default Browser or Programs

Windows 10 allows you to change the default browser or other programs to suit your choices of software. To change the default browser or programs, head on to Start menu > Settings > System > Default Apps. In the right pane, click Browser or other handler/protocol you want to change the default program for and choose your choice of program from the dropdown list.

8. Sideload non-Store Apps in Windows 10

Windows 10 supports sideloading of apps, which allows you to download and install applications outside of Microsoft Store. There are lots of apps that are not available on the Store and those can be installed using this trick. Sideloading of apps is only allowed for developers, and thus you need to enable developer mode before installing non-Store apps.

To enable the developer mode, open Start menu > Settings > Update & Security > For developers, and select Developer mode. After you’ve become developer for your system, enable sideloading of applications by going through the steps: launch Start menu > Settings > Update & Security > For developers, and select Sideload Apps. That’s all, you can now download and sideload apps.

9. Turn off Windows 10 Notification and System Sounds

Notification and system sounds are used to alert the user whenever an important action is performed. In order to turn off the system sounds in Windows 10, you need to do the following steps: right click the Speakers icon on the taskbar > Sounds, and choose No Sounds under Sound Scheme and press OK button. To disable all the notification sounds for all the apps, open the Start menu > Settings > System > Notifications, and toggle off Show app notifications. Please note that it will also turn off all the notifications and not only the sounds for the notifications.

10. Change Screen Resolution

Screen resolution of the system needs to be correct in order to allow Windows 10 to facilitate better display of the content and the clarity of images on the screen. To change the screen resolution of your system, right click on the Desktop and select Display Settings > Advanced Display Settings. Choose one option from the Screen Resolution dropdown and click Apply to set the resolution.

11. Move or Install Apps to Another Drive

Windows 10 Apps are the Metro Apps that were introduced in Windows 8. They are by default installed in the C (System) partition, but if you want to make space by moving them to another drive, here is what you need to do: go to Start menu > Settings > System > App & Features, and click on the app you want to move, select Move, select a drive and click Move to move the app.

Moving apps one by one can be painful if you’ve lots of installed applications. You will find changing the default install location much easier and convenient than moving apps. To change the default location for installation of Windows 10 apps, open Start menu > Settings > System > Storage. Click on Save locations, select any drive for New apps will save to. This feature may not be available in some editions but possibly be offered soon through an update.

12. Apply Dark Theme as Night Mode

Windows 10 can be customized to be friendly for low light conditions by applying a dark theme. Here’s how to enable the dark theme: Press Win + R to open the Run dialog, type in regedit.exe and hit Enter. Navigate to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes” and right click Themes and select New > Key. Name the new key as Personalize, and then click on Personalize. In the right pane, right click the mouse and select New > DWORD value and name it as AppsUseLightTheme, and confirm that its value is 0.

13. Record Screen using Xbox app (Built-in Screen Recorder in Windows 10)

Windows 10 supports native screen recording via the Xbox app. To record the screen, open the Xbox app, click Win + G to open the Game bar, and select Start Recording from the options.

14. Change Windows 10 Taskbar Search Provider to Google

Windows 10 uses Bing as its default search provider, which you won’t possibly like as a Google fan. You can set your favorite search engine as the taskbar search provider by going through these steps: install Google Chrome on your system, open Chrome browser and install Bing2Google extension. Now, change your default browser of Windows 10 to Google Chrome by going to Start menu > Settings > System > Default Apps > Browser, and selecting Chrome. Now you can make searches through Google directly from the taskbar’s Search box.

15. Enable Windows 10 Start Screen

Windows 10 boots directly to the desktop unlike Windows 8 that used to boot to the Start screen. You can enable the same in Windows 10 by enabling the tablet mode. To enable the tablet mode, click on Notifications icon on the taskbar and click on the Tablet mode. Now you can press the Win key whenever you want to launch the Start screen.

16. Use Snap Assist

Windows 10 has better snapping capabilities and tries to assist you while you snap apps using the mouse. When you try to snap an app and some part of the screen is still empty, Snap Assist feature shows up with a thumbnail list of open windows. You can choose any one app/window from the list to snap it to the left or right of the screen along with your previously snapped app’s window.

17. Use Windows 10 Hello

Windows Hello is a system-level biometric authentication system. It’s claimed to be much safer technology than traditional passwords, and provide you instant access to your Windows devices. However, your device needs to have support for fingerprint or camera for this feature. You can head to Start menu > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, find the entry for Windows Hello and options to setup either a face or fingerprint, and after setup, you can use yourself to login to your Windows 10.

18. Customize Windows 10 Start Menu

Windows 10’s Start menu is a melding of two worlds – the Start menu from Windows 7 and the Start screen of Windows 8. It’s beautiful and user-friendly than ever, and comes with a bunch of all new customization options. To pin an app, right click it on Start menu and select Pin to Start. To unpin a tile, right click it and choose Unpin from Start. Right clicking a tile gives more options like resize, etc. To create a group of tiles, drag a tile to empty space in Start menu until a horizontal or vertical bar appears, and then you can drag more apps there to create a group.

19. Solve Low Bandwidth Problem in Windows 10

Microsoft has announced a new update delivery method in Windows 10 that proves to optimize and speed up the download speeds for updates. But there’s a catch – your computer may be used to deliver quick updates to other computers on your local network as well as the Internet. This may slow down your Internet as reported by many users, but this can be solved by tweaking a setting. Here’s how to switch off the new update delivery feature: open Start menu > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced options, and select Choose how updates are delivered and toggle off Delivery Optimization option, and your computer will be out of this optimization scheme.

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