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The best Vivo phone 2022

2022-05-04T04:44:00.000-07:00

Vivo might be one of the largest smartphone brands you've never heard of. That may soon change, however, with the company's ongoing push into new international markets beyond its native China.

The company is already in possession of one of the largest smartphone market shares globally, so it'll be interesting to see how this latest expansion affects its influence.

At this early stage in its global expansion, many of the company's phones are still only launching in Asia, though a growing number are getting European launches too. However, even for European buyers that don't detract from the excellent hardware Vivo has dropped inside these devices.

There's also the company's iQoo sub-brand to consider, which offers remixed takes on its parent brand's devices that strike an even more competitive price/performance balance, with a slight gaming focus. If you can spend a little more, the Nex line used to be the company's true flagship space, though the last - the Nex 3 - is no longer on sale, and rumor has it the company is re-branding its high-end line.

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A quick note on software: Vivo has two operating systems in use at the moment. Origin OS is limited to the firm's latest phones and is currently only available on Chinese models. Funtouch OS is found on the global launches, though will eventually be replaced by Origin. The few phones with official European versions also run Funtouch, but a stripped-back version that's closer to a stock Android experience - and much better for it.

We'll be updating this chart as the various international versions become available - including the upcoming Vivo X80 series, which should be launching soon. Check back for an always up-to-date list onof the best Vivo phones you can buy.

Best Vivo phone reviews 2022

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Vivo X70 Pro+ - Best Overall

Pros: Jaw-dropping quad camera | IP68 rating | Wireless charging
Cons: Odd design | Funtouch OS
PRICE : Around $1,000

The X70 Pro+ is a statement phone from Vivo, which takes everything that made the X60 Pro+ great and fixes most of its flaws.

That makes it all the stranger that it isn't available in Europe, though it is at least on sale across Asia.

Specs here are top across the board: Snapdragon 888+ chip, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, a 120Hz WQHD+ AMOLED display, and 55W fast charging. There are Vivo firsts too, with both wireless charging and an IP68 rating now supported for the first time.

Really it's all about the camera though, which is inarguably one of the best in any phone right now. The four rear lenses are all fantastic (and all have OIS to boot), especially in low light - this is a night photography beast rivaled only by the Pixel 6 Pro.

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Vivo X70 Pro - Best Design

Pros: Great camera | Slim & lightweight
Cons: Average chipset | Funtouch OS | No wireless charging
¥4,299 (from around $670)

The X70 Pro is an only slightly stripped back alternative to the Pro+, but still plenty powerful (and also unavailable outside Asia).

You won't get the wireless charging or IP rating, and the display is smaller and lower in resolution. It's also capped at the Dimensity 1200 chipset, though it is a custom version for Vivo.

What you'll still get is a fantastic quad rear camera, with most of the same specs as the Pro+ model. You also get an improved design, with a slimmer body, lighter weight, and no odd reflective ceramic window next to the camera.

Why Having a Professional YouTube Studio Setup is Important?

2022-05-03T10:22:00.000-07:00

Why Having a Professional YouTube Studio Setup is Important?

Whether you have started your own YouTube channel or planning to start in the near future, you must need a bunch of gadgets to shoot professional-quality videos so that you can put your channel in a good stand, with a good set of subscribers and also be able to attract more viewers with the enhanced video quality.

Nowadays most of the peoples are starting their career as a YouTuber, as online earning is now in a boom in most of the countries.

To grow your channel decently with limited resources, it may take a few times, but to stand out from the competition of your niche, professional video quality with clearly audible sound is the best you can put into your videos.

Believe me… It’s a must need because no one will love to watch a video from your channel with poor video and audio quality.

If you are serious about your YouTube career, take it as a business – my personal opinion.

Learn to invest a few bucks, so that you can beat your competitors and attract more visitors easily from scratch.

If you seriously can’t invest a penny for now, just start with your minimum resources or even with your Smartphone camera, grow slowly, invest in yourself, then upgrade your equipment later.

Best MacBook in 2022: Which Apple laptop is best?

2022-05-01T13:13:00.005-07:00

From the MacBook Pro to the MacBook Air, we'll help find the best MacBook for your needs

The best MacBook for each person will differ, but there's a great option for virtually anyone in Apple's laptop lineup in 2022. Introducing its ARM-based M1 chip in 2020 kicked off a new era for Apple laptops. Apple's in-house SOC has brought massive performance and battery life improvements to the entire MacBook range.

In 2021 the high-end MacBook Pros got the same treatment with the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro featuring M1 Pro and M1 Max chip options.

If you are on the fence about picking up an Apple laptop at all our macOS Monterey preview offers some insight into the operating system that comes with whichever of these excellent laptops you choose.

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What is the best MacBook?

Transforming from underpowered to one of the fastest ultrathin laptops around, the MacBook Air with M1 is the best Mac for most people. It's a turbocharger that has a familiar design with record-setting performance and all-day battery life. Along with speed and endurance boosts, the M1 chip brings iOS and iPadOS apps to Mac for the first time. With M1, there is little reason to look beyond the MacBook Air.

However, if you are someone that needs sustained high-level performance, opt for the MacBook Pro M1 13-inch with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. While the MacBook Air is fanless, the MacBook Pro has a traditional cooling system to run demanding programs for hours without worrying about overheating. Most people will be fine with the Air, but power users should up to the Pro. Like the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro has an incredibly fast SSD and runs on Apple's gorgeous Big Sur OS or macOS Monterey if you want to try the latest.

The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are powered by the M1 Pro or M1 Max processor. Either option is overkill for most users, but they do feature some other tantalizing upgrades. These laptops walk back some of the controversial decisions Apple made with the MacBook Pro in 2016 with the return of an SD card slot, HDMI, and MagSafe charging and still boast three Thunderbolt 4 ports. The gorgeous 120Hz displays are the best Apple has ever offered in its laptops. Starting at $1,999 you are paying a serious premium for Apple's top-tier laptops, but if you need all this power or hated some of the hardware changes they are worth it.

Our advice? If you do basic productivity work even with a smattering of more taxing software, stick to the M1 Air and use the savings to upgrade your storage or RAM. Unless you need the extra screen real estate or frequently are using demanding software for video work, 3D modeling, animation, or engineering tasks, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.

The Most Intriguing New Tech of Spring 2022

2022-04-30T00:08:00.001-07:00

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Pepcom’s Home Now event in Manhattan earlier this week gave us hands-on time with upcoming smart home, wearable, and wellness gadgets. The prevailing trend: Everything just continues to get smarter. Touchscreen tables, headphones, and air conditioners all have brains now. Here is the home tech coming this spring that stands to be the most useful for you.

AnkerMake M5 3D Printer

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Don’t let its relatively compact size fool you—AnkerMake’s M5 3D printer is a pretty big deal. Larger consumer 3D printers constantly require recalibration of their trays, levels, and software. Anker has simplified the object-printing process to selecting a design and starting a job in seconds. This means anyone can frictionlessly bring 2D rendered objects to reality. There’s 7 x 7 auto-leveling, an easy three-step assembly, and AI print monitoring so you can start a project and leave it out of sight without worrying about troubleshooting. An integrated HD camera provides a livestream of progress as well as automatically captures a time lapse of each project. Perhaps the biggest innovation is the 250 mm/s print speed, which is nearly five times faster than the current average. Expect to see this as one of the most popular gadgets when it ships later this year for $799.

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Withings ScanWatch Horizon

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Withings ScanWatch Horizon is an analog smartwatch that includes the latest health features such as on demand electrocardiogram readings (ECG), blood oxygen (SP02) tracking, and sleep-quality analysis. Captured health data is exported to the included Health Mate app—which is nice since it integrates with native smartphone systems like Apple Health and Google Fit. That’s all in addition to standard smartwatch features like live notification updates, fitness tracking, and GPS. Unlike the meager battery life of Apple Watches or Fitbits (which can last from a single day to a week), the ScanWatch boasts a 30-day battery life. The Horizon is the newest addition to the lineup that elevates the design to a diver watch, complete with a premium rotating bezel around the sapphire glass screen, strong stainless-steel body, and protection down to 300 feet of water submersion. It looks like a traditional dress watch, combining sleek stylings and analog hands that are notably absent from many other smartwatches.

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Gameboard Digital Tabletop

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Gameboard is a digital touchscreen tabletop that goes head to head with the Arcade1Up Infinity Game Table we recently reviewed. And it has several advantages. For example, you can use your existing miniatures on the board for a wider variety of games like Chess or Dungeons & Dragons. Phone-to-table handoff lets you control digital pieces like cards and dice from either interface. You can even connect multiple Gameboards to expand your local tabletop experience with larger interactive maps. When you want to play with a friend over the internet, the board has no trouble pairing you up for play from anywhere with a Wi-Fi signal. Keep an eye out for its launch later this year.

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Phillips TAA7306BK Headphones

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While these earbuds sound fantastic and offer winged hooks for a more secure fit, so do our favorite headphones of the year—the BeatsFit Pro. The Phillips earbuds differentiate themselves by sporting a built-in heart rate monitor for discrete health tracking while you work out. And when you put them back in their case, these earbuds clean themselves with UV sanitization built-in. While they offer an awareness mode for external sound passthrough, there’s no active noise cancellation. If you don’t need complete silence, these is a great and relatively affordable set of workout and everyday buds.

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TCL Portable Smart Air Conditioner with UVC

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While we’re talking UV sanitization, TCL’s portable air conditioner also integrates the tech to kill germs and pollutants circulating in your home’s air. It condenses a fan, air conditioner, and dehumidifier into one compact device that y0u can control from your phone or smart assistant. At 60 pounds and 18.5 inches high, it’s slim and light enough to move between rooms easily using the attached wheels and handle, while cooling down spaces up to 400 square feet. I grew up in an older home that lacked central air, and this thing would have been an absolute blessing over the multiple window a/c units we had. And the self-evaporating design is a slick touch—you’ll never need to empty a bucket.

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Altis AI Personal Trainer

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Using AI and machine learning, the Altis AI Personal Trainer device accurately tracks your movements in a space to provide live feedback during exercise. Its body is about the size of a compact soundbar and sits neatly below your TV. After gathering information from you, the device comes up with personalized routines that you follow along with as it tracks your body in real time. Think of it like a crossover between Wii Fit and Microsoft’s Kinect systems from a decade back, but with 1:1 tracking accuracy. With every bend, push, and pull someone made during the demo at Pepcom, the AI corrected the errors in their form while tracking reps. We’re excited by the idea of a home gym that takes up minimal space and blends right into the living room.

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Black + Decker Kitchen Wand

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We have a soft spot for all-in-one kitchen appliances like the Ninja Foodi S301. This nifty Black + Decker multitool is another to add to the list of favorites. It packs six devices— including everyday gadgets like a seasoning grinder for salt or pepper, a whisk, and a blender—into a compact body. When you need to switch between functions, you simply swap attachments. A variable dial ensures you select the right speed for any recipe. Its compact and neat case keeps everything organized in a single place while saving storage space. You can grab your own Kitchen Wand when it hits shelves in July for $199 with all of the attachments or for $99 as just the body with a single tool (individual attachments will be sold separately).

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Lenovo Smart Clock Essential

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This smart speaker is a bedside alarm clock that moonlights as a home smart hub with Alexa built-in. You can use it to control your smart devices as well as see important visual information like time, weather, and temperature from your nightstand at a glance. When it gets dark, the lighting on the display automatically dims. You can use it to throw on a bedtime Spotify playlist or wake up to your favorite stations.

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Eufy Security 4G Starlight Camera

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Those looking for a cellular wireless security camera, rejoice—Eufy’s sharp 2K resolution has arrived. It’s been slim pickings for those who want a completely wireless cellular security camera that can operate without Wi-Fi. But the Eufy Starlight works from anywhere with a cellular 4G signal. That means it can easily provide a video signal continuously for up to three months, log location with a built-in GPS, and withstand the elements with an IP67 rating all without you forking over a subscription fee for the security service. With that said, you will of course have to foot the bill for a data plan.

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Wagz Freedom Smart Dog Collar

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This shock-free smart dog collar is a GPS, trainer, and health monitor for your four-legged friend. Through the app, you can track your dog’s steps, map out walk routes, and set up Keep Out Zones to create invisible fences on the fly. Using vibrations, audible sounds, and ultrasonic noise, this trains your dog to keep away from borders that you set without harming them. It’s well-designed and feature-packed, but its $249 price tag seems a bit steep. While it’s already on sale, you’ll have to join the waitlist since it’s sold out.

PAX East 2022: Upcoming Tech That Stole The Show

2022-04-29T23:42:00.001-07:00

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To say there was a lot of tech debuting at PAX East earlier this month would be putting it very lightly. Some of the largest computing hardware companies like AMD, ASUS, and Intel made up a huge portion of the exhibition floor as they showcased their latest advancements in devices like computers, tablets, and components. These gadgets are some of the most powerful coming to market in their categories. This strength makes them ideal for 3D rendering, video editing, and coding beyond just the gaming and streaming workloads shown off at the event. From the world’s strongest tablet to the first 3D V-Cache CPU chip, here’s what stood out from the crowd.

Intel Dragon Canyon Nuc

Intel’s compact NUC Mini PC is a highly modular computer that offers performance enough to rips through high-fidelity gaming and content creation. With this box, you can unplug your setup and move it around as you would a standard game console. Its 12th-generation i9 16-core (eight for performance and eight for efficiency) desktop processor and full-size RTX graphics card is perfect for running all types of media renders at high resolution with buttery smooth frame rates. Even while multitasking, the demo rig we saw ran surprisingly cool and silent despite minimal space between components. By doing away with the intimidating tower that can scare people toward smaller consoles, Intel has poised the Dragon Canyon Nuc to be a portable desktop workstation that travels effortlessly.

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You can easily slide off the case to swap out the latest PCIe generation graphics and memory components using just a handful of screws, so its lifespan is longer than that of a gaming laptop or tablet since its internals can be expanded over time. While mini, the case allows for a full-size eGPU like a 3080 and 12-series CPU. This is a best-of-both-worlds approach that blends the power and expandability of a massive dedicated desktop rig with a slim body. All RGB lighting is customizable, and the PC can fit into most entertainment centers and desk setups without standing out—perfect for swapping it between your desk and living room. The Intel NUC 12 Extreme Dragon Canyon will be available starting in May, with more configurations rolling out through the year. Pricing will range from $1,150 to $1,450 for Intel Core i7 and up to $1,950 for the Intel Core i9.

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Asus ROG Flow Z13 + ROG XG Mobile Tablet PC with eGPU

Asus’s ROG Flow Z13 is a beastly gaming rig inside the body of a lightweight tablet. As a tablet, its power is unmatched since it’s configurable up to a 14-core 12th-gen i9 CPU, 3050 Ti discrete built-in GPU, and 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM—put plainly, those are desktop-like specs packed behind a thin 13.4-inch screen. The display is in a 16:10 format that pushes 120 hertz in full HD or 4K 60-Hz at 4K. While the tablet stands up on its own, Asus includes a detachable keyboard for a two-in-one laptop experience. Think of the ROG Flow as a Microsoft Surface Pro but with way more power that grants it the ability to run the latest video games at high settings.

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While you can play games at decently high speeds directly, connecting it to the mobile XG external graphics card (up to a RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 6850M XT) with the proprietary Thunderbolt cable grants eight PCI lanes for 4K high-fidelity gaming with faster frames and details like ray tracing. This improved performance when docked at home and built-in 120-Hz screen make it the ultimate portable gaming solution. For the money, I would rather take the funds saved for a handheld Steam Deck and put them toward this. While obviously more expensive than Valve’s handheld, this is more versatile since it doubles as laptop that easily slides into any backpack for work or school.

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AMD Ryzen 75800X3D

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AMD’s booth at PAX highlighted the new Ryzen 75800X3D CPU. While the glowing red lighting on the pre-build itself stood out visually, internally this CPU is the world’s first processor with a 3D V-Cache layout. By stacking the L3 cache on the CPU vertically, AMD got more space on the innovative chip, jumping from 32 MB to 96 for gains in graphical output. Frames see a boost of up to 15 percent with this technology as well as a boost to overall performance. Paired with a 6900XT, this build was one of the fastest CPUs and GPUs on the show floor with plenty of potential for future upgrades. To make use of the new CPU, however, you will need a new AM5 motherboard that houses a socket to connect the CPU. 3D V-cache can be the beginning of something huge for the computing industry if AMD plays its cards right.

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XPG RAM

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DDR5 Memory is the latest RAM standard, providing twice the bandwidth of DDR4. It’s capable of reaching up to 7,000 MHz on some 16 GB kits, with the extra speed making for faster processing. That’s especially helpful in memory-intensive flows. Since it runs on lower power and is rated at 1.1 volts versus the average 1.6 volts of DDR4, it’s less of a drain on resources in overclocked setups. DDR5 is speedier, bigger, and uses less power. XPG adds some flair to this next generation of speedy RAM with RGB lighting that surrounds each card.

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BenQ Zowie XL2649K

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BenQ’s 240-Hz Zowie XL2649K monitors showed off ultra-smooth refresh rates to the point where we could see individual bullets leave the barrel of our video game guns. What’s normally a spray of a muzzle flash helped me lineup shots and gave us a noticeable edge on multiplayer opponents. This competitive monitor is extremely adjustable with height, free tilt, and rotation so it’s ergonomic for gaming or office tasks. It trims the fat of traditional computer monitor stands, so while its base is smaller, it remains stable and leaves plenty of room on your desk for your mouse and keyboard movements. Console owners will be happy to know that the display not only works with PC but can output 120-Hz on both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.

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Modular Controllers AIM

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PlayStation fans can finally stop being envious of the Xbox Elite Controller. While AIM creates custom controllers for all systems, its PlayStation 5 DualSense lineup is the most exciting thing we went hands-on with at PAX. AIM modifies the original Sony buttons, triggers, and bumpers of factory DualSense controllers with smart mechanical inputs while adding on mappable back paddles (which used to be an optional extra for PS4) for an extra layer of control. Beyond the satisfying mouse click, these buttons are much more responsive. That’s in addition to swappable analog stick lengths and grip textures. This truly custom build allows for unrivaled gameplay and ups control of character and aim movement. Even better: You can fully customize most aspects from design to features, configuring things like grip texture, button and thumb stick color, and graphic overlays.

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Gunnar Optiks

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Working or playing on screens all day strains your eyes and impacts your retinas. Gunnar Optiks eyewear fits like a glove and blocks out blue light to protect your peepers. While the yellow lenses may look a bit silly, the lineup works well at blocking 70 percent of blue light. We had the company fit us with the latest glasses in addition to their classic silhouette. They feel a lot like a pair of Ray-Ban or Oakley glasses, which means the material doesn’t apply pressure or sweat. If you need to totally block out light before bed, the 98 percent Amber Max light-blocking lens does the trick. In the image above, the blue light makes a mark on the photochromic film, while the lens prevents it from breaking through. This gear can save you from headaches.

The 30 Richest Athletes in the World

2022-04-29T23:07:00.002-07:00

Who are the richest athletes in the world?

You’ve probably wondered just how much all your favorite athletes are worth, and who comes out on top.

Therefore, we’ve put together a list of the 30 richest athletes in the world, with their net worth estimates, and how they’ve raked in so much cash!

The 30 Richest Athletes in the World

These figures have been compiled from Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth. These are the richest athletes worldwide As of 2022:

30. Kimi Raikkonen

Net Worth: $250 Million

Kimi Raikkonen is a Finnish racing driver who has earned over $50 million per year and was one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.

He has earned his nickname “Iceman” for many different reasons, he is cool under pressure and he is also known for his icy persona.

As of 2022, Kimi Raikkonen’s net worth is roughly $250 million.

“Be yourself. If you try to be someone else, it won’t work. Whatever you do, you are not going to make everyone happy.” – Kimi Raikkonen

29. Grant Hill

Net Worth: $250 Million

Grant Hill is a retired American basketball player who has played a total of 18 seasons and he is one of the highest-paid basketball players of all time. During his NBA career, he earned $140 million in salary alone and roughly $120 million from endorsements.

As of 2022, Grant Hill’s net worth is estimated to be $250 million.

“Regardless of the obstacles or hurdles that are ahead of you, regardless of the opponent, regardless of the odds, your goal and objective always is to win. I think that’s part of sports.” – Grant Hill

28. Gary Player

Net Worth: $250 Million

Gary Player is a professional golfer who is one of the most respected and revered of all PGA golfers. Player has millions of fans all over the world. He has earned all of these fans due to his skill at the game.

As of 2022, Gary Player’s net worth is roughly $250 million.

“Golf is a puzzle without an answer. I’ve played the game for 40 years and I still haven’t the slightest idea how to play.” – Gary Player

27. Fernando Alonso

Net Worth: $260 Million

Fernando Alonso is a Spanish racing driver currently competing for Alpine in Formula One. He has won the series’ World Drivers’ Championship twice and has driven for four teams: Renault, McLaren, Ferrari, and Minardi.

As of 2022, Fernando Alonso’s net worth is estimated to be $260 million.

26. Lewis Hamilton

Net Worth: $285 Million

Lewis Hamilton is a British Formula One racing driver who is regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport. Lewis is one of the highest-paid F1 drivers in the world and in one year he makes around $50 million.

As of 2022, Lewis Hamilton’s net worth is estimated to be $285 million.

“As a driver, you’ve always got to believe in your heart that you’ve got what it takes to win it. You’ve always got to believe in yourself. You’ve always got to arrive on the day and believe it can happen.” – Lewis Hamilton

25. George Foreman

Net Worth: $300 Million

George Foreman is a former American boxer and entrepreneur who has earned his fortune by his career as a successful boxer. Foreman became a professional in 1969 and has since then stacked up 76 wins out of 81 fights.

Today, he is a two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion and a multimillionaire entrepreneur.

As of 2022, George Foreman’s net worth is estimated to be $300 million.

“It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today. So learning to enjoy today has two benefits: it gives me happiness right now, and it becomes a good memory later.” – George Foreman

24. Dale Earnhardt Jr

Net Worth: $300 Million

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a semi-retired American NASCAR driver who is a NASCAR team owner, author, and analyst for NBC’s NASCAR coverage. Racing has been around in his family for three generations and he is the son of Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

As of 2022, Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s net worth is roughly $300 million.

“I think that any time you share a secret, you’re a little nervous about people’s reaction to it.” – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

23. Alex Rodriguez

Net Worth: $350 Million

Alex Rodriguez is an American former professional baseball player who played for the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. He is best known for his time with the New York Yankees. During his career as a professional baseball player, he earned around $475 million in salary, bonuses, and endorsements.

As of 2022, Alex Rodriguez’s net worth is estimated to be $350 million.

“It’s a game that just takes so much out of you. Every aspect of your life has to be very narrow, very focused. Everything else has to go away. And because of that, I think it’s obviously not healthy. The last thing I’m looking for is sympathy.” – Alex Rodriguez

22. Vinnie Johnson

Net Worth: $400 Million

Vinnie Johnson is a retired professional basketball player, who used to play for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Johnson won two championships during his time playing for the Pistons, and the team has now retired his #15 jersey.

As of 2022, Vinnie Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $400 million.

21. Dwayne Johnson

Net Worth: $400 Million

Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” is an American former professional wrestler and actor who was a great athlete in high school. In 1991, Johnson was a member of the Hurricane team and won the national championship. Today, he is a well-established actor and he is known for having an amazing body.

As of 2022, Dwayne Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $400 million.

“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” – Dwayne Johnson

20. Shaquille O’Neal

Net Worth: $400 Million

Shaquille O’Neal is an American retired professional basketball player. He played in the NBA for 19 seasons and is currently a sports analyst for the NBA.

Shaq is notorious for being one of the biggest players of all time to play in the NBA. Whilst active, he was listed as 7ft 1 inch, and 325 pounds.

Shaquille O’Neal’s net worth is $400 million.

“Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.” – Shaquille O’Neal

19. Phil Mickelson

Net Worth: $400 Million

Phil Mickelson is an American professional golfer.

He has won 42 events on the PGA Tour, including five major championships: three Masters titles, a PGA Championship, and an Open Championship.

Phil Mickelson’s net worth is estimated at $400 million, making him one of the richest athletes in the world.

“I have come to understand and appreciate writers much more recently since I started working on a book last fall. Before that, I thought golf writers got up every morning, played a round of golf, had lunch, showed up for our last three holes and then went to dinner.” – Phil Mickelson

18. Jack Nicklaus

Net Worth: $400 Million

Jack Nicklaus is a former American professional golfer who has the nickname “The Golden Bear”. With 18 major championships, he has won more major titles than any other golfer. Nicklaus is ranked third in terms of total PGA Tour victories.

As of 2022, Jack Nicklaus’ net worth is roughly $400 million.

“We don’t have to do a bunch of things to figure out how to win the Ryder Cup. Just go play golf. … I’m a little bit too casual probably about a lot of things, but you can’t force good play. The good play comes from good hard work and actually being prepared to play, not being forced to play.” – Jack Nicklaus

17. Greg Norman

Net Worth: $400 Million

Greg Norman is an Australian professional golfer and entrepreneur who has earned the rank of number one golfer in the world. He has 90 tournament wins to his name and he is considered to be a sporting legend by the golfing industry. Norman is also known for his charity work.

As of 2022, Greg Norman’s net worth is estimated to be $400 million.

“I wouldn’t call it bitter. I think it’s just sweet. I’ve always believed my life seems like it’s gotten better and better as each decade has gone by. So I don’t see any bitterness about it.” – Greg Norman

16. Roger Federer

Net Worth: $450 Million

Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player, currently ranked 3rd in the world in men’s singles tennis.

Federer is now edging closer towards the end of his career, however, he was ranked number #1 for 6 years consecutively, and has won 19 grand slams throughout his career.

Roger Federer’s net worth is $450 million.

“Early in my career, I struggled with consistency, but I couldn’t get more consistent than this year.” – Roger Federer

15. Floyd Mayweather

Net Worth: $450 Million

Floyd Mayweather is a former professional boxer with an unbelievable record of 50-0, undefeated. He is also the founder of Mayweather Promotions, a fight promotion company.

Mayweather recently added a significant amount of money to his total net worth after winning the hyped-up fight against Conor McGregor in August 2017.

Floyd’s net worth is now estimated to be $450 million.

“You hear certain things, negative things, all the time that aren’t true, but you never hear about the positive.” – Floyd Mayweather

14. David Beckham

Net Worth: $450 Million

David Beckham is an English former professional footballer. He played the majority of his career for the English team Manchester United, and of course the England National team.

Some of the other clubs Beckham played for during his career were Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, LA Galaxy, and Paris Saint-Germain. He quickly became a very popular and famous footballer, and a movie was even produced around his signature kick, titled “Bend It Like Beckham”.

David Beckham’s net worth is $450 million.

“The spotlight will always be on me, but it’s something I’m learning to live with as the years go by.” – David Beckham

13. LeBron James

Net Worth: $500 Million

LeBron James is an American professional basketball player in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The majority of the athletes on this list are former athletes, however, LeBron remains in the game.

LeBron is considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and his net worth definitely reflects this statement.

“There is a lot of pressure put on me, but I don’t put a lot of pressure on myself. I feel if I play my game, it will take care of itself.” – LeBron James

12. Cristiano Ronaldo

Net Worth: $500 Million

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer, currently playing for Real Madrid FC, and the Portuguese National team.

Ronaldo has been regarded as the best footballer in the world, and constantly fights with Lionel Messi for this title. In fact, for the last several years, these two players are the only two to receive the “Player of the Year” award.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth is $500 million.

“Many people look at me and think they know me but they don’t at all. This is the real me. I am a humble person, a feeling person. A person who cares about others, who wants to help others.” – Cristiano Ronaldo

11. Roger Staubach

Net Worth: $600 Million

Roger Staubach is a former American football quarterback in the NFL.

Staubach joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1969 and played for them for all 11 seasons of his career. He was with the team for five Super Bowls, four of them as the starting quarterback.

Roger Staubach’s net worth is estimated at $600 million.

“Confidence doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s a result of something… hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.” – Roger Staubach

10. Michael Schumacher

Net Worth: $600 Million

Michael Schumacher is a German former race car driver in Formula One. If you can only name one Formula One driver, it’s probably Schumacher.

He is regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. He is also the only driver in history to win seven Formula One World Championships, five of which he won consecutively.

Michael Schumacher’s net worth is $600 million, making him the 5th richest athlete in the world.

“When you start out in a team, you have to get the teamwork going and then you get something back.” – Michael Schumacher

9. Magic Johnson

Net Worth: $600 Million

Magic Johnson is an American former professional basketball player. Johnson played in the NBA for the LA Lakers for 13 seasons. He won numerous awards as a player, which put him into the NBA hall of fame.

Right now, Magic is president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. Magic Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $600 million, making him the 2nd richest basketball player in the world.

“Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates.” – Magic Johnson

8. Lionel Messi

Net Worth: $600 Million

Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer and is considered one of the best footballers in the modern game. He currently plays for Barcelona FC and the Argentina national team.

Messi has been a notorious player in the game for many years now and has been named ‘Player of the Year’ on multiple occasions.

Lionel Messi’s net worth is estimated to be $600 million, making him the 3rd richest soccer player in the world, and 18th on the list of richest athletes.

“You can overcome anything, if and only if you love something enough.” – Lionel Messi

7. Junior Bridgeman

Net Worth: $600 Million

Junior Bridgeman is an American former professional basketball player and entrepreneur. Bridgeman played 12 years for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers. He then went on to invest in fast food franchises and today he is one of the richest athletes in history.

As of 2022, Junior Bridgeman’s net worth is roughly $600 million.

”So since I was looking to invest in something, I figured food would be the safest investment.” – Junior Bridgeman

6. Eddie Jordan

Net Worth: $600 Million

Eddie Jordan is an Irish former race car driver, Motorsport team boss, businessman, musician and television personality.

He won the Irish Kart Championship in 1971 and moved to Formula Ford in 1974. He also founded Jordan Grand Prix, a Formula One constructor which operated from 1991 to 2005.

Eddie Jordan’s net worth is currently $600 million.

“We’re going through some hard times. Let’s see how tough and resilient we are.” – Eddie Jordan

5. Tiger Woods

Net Worth: $800 Million

Tiger Woods is an American professional golfer, and one of the most popular and notorious golfers of all time.

He is also one of the highest-paid athletes in the world on a yearly basis, which probably explains how he was able to make it onto this list of the richest worldwide.

Tiger Wood’s net worth is estimated to be $800 million.

“I get to play golf for a living. What more can you ask for – getting paid for doing what you love.” – Tiger Woods

4. Anna Kasprzak

Net Worth: $1 Billion

Anna Kasprzak is a Danish dressage rider who has represented Denmark in the Summer Olympics in 2012 and 2016. Kasprzak is considered to be one of the best dressage riders in the world and she has won multiple medals throughout her career.

As of 2022, Anna Kasprzak’s net worth is estimated to be $1 billion.

“What was important for me was that the music will fit and I really think it went well.” – Anna Kasprzak

3. Ion Tiriac

Net Worth: $1.2 Billion

Ion Tiriac is a Romanian former professional tennis and ice hockey player.

That’s right, two sports. After retiring from playing sports professionally, Tiriac is now the owner of the Mutua Madrid Open Tennis Tournament. He also manages Lucas Pouille, a French professional tennis player.

Ion Tiriac is one of the richest athletes in the world with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.

“I have every single Ferrari that came out. I have all the Mercedes they came out with, all the Jaguars they came out with, all the Porsches they came out with.” – Ion Tiriac

2. Vince McMahon

Net Worth: $1.6 Billion

Vince McMahon is an American former professional wrestler. He is currently the majority owner, chairman, and CEO of WWE. McMahon took control of the company from his father in the 1980s.

Vince’s net worth is an incredible $1.6 billion, and although the majority of that net worth came from his success with the WWE company, that doesn’t take away from his professional wrestling success.

“I’m not afraid of failing. I don’t like to fail. I hate to fail. But I’m not afraid of it.” – Vince McMahon

1. Michael Jordan

Net Worth: $2.2 Billion

Michael Jordan is an American retired professional basketball player. Jordan played a total of 15 seasons in the NBA, with his career split between two teams. Those teams were the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards.

Jordan has been acclaimed to be the best basketball player of all time, and since retiring has now become the principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets.

Michael Jordan’s net worth is estimated to be $2.2 billion in 2022, making him the richest athlete in the world.

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan

Summary

Here’s a quick recap of the top 30 richest athletes in the world in 2022:

Michael Jordan
Vince McMahon
Ion Tiriac
Anna Kasprzak
Tiger Woods
Eddie Jordan
Junior Bridgeman
Lionel Messi
Magic Johnson
Michael Schumacher
Roger Staubach
Cristiano Ronaldo
LeBron James
David Beckham
Floyd Mayweather
Roger Federer
Greg Norman
Jack Nicklaus
Phil Mickelson
Shaquille O’Neal
Dwayne Johnson
Vinnie Johnson
Alex Rodriguez
Dale Earnhardt Jr
George Foreman
Lewis Hamilton
Fernando Alonso
Gary Player
Grant Hill
Kimi Raikkonen

How many of these athletes did you think would appear on the list of the top 20 richest athletes in the world? Leave a comment below.

Gary Neville and Roy Keane agree Cristiano Ronaldo can have part to play at Man Utd under Erik ten Hag

2022-04-29T00:42:00.002-07:00

Gary Neville on Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Man Utd under Erik ten Hag: "We know Ten Hag plays with an aggressive press, that isn't Cristiano's strong point and we know that. But he will want a goalscorer. He will want someone who can put the ball in the back of the net 20 or 25 times"

Gary Neville and Roy Keane both believe Cristiano Ronaldo's goal-scoring feats can make up for faults in his defensive game at Man Utd under Erik ten Hag next season.

Ronaldo moved level with Heung-Min Son in joint second in the Premier League goal-scoring charts with his 17th of the season on Thursday, earning United a 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Thursday evening with what was his fifth strike in his last three games for the club.

The 37-year-old has scored eight of United's last nine goals, including match-winning hat-tricks against Tottenham and Norwich, in emphatic response to criticism that came his way earlier in the season during a run of one goal in 10 games. Neville and Keane both highlighted Ronaldo's ill fit for Ten Hag's high-pressing style but said the five-time Ballon D'Or winner's sheer quality meant he should have a chance to see out the second of his two-year contract at Old Trafford.

Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast, Neville said: "He lifts the fans, he gets them on the edge of their seats, takes his chances, and it'll be really interesting to see what happens with Erik Ten Hag.

"We know he plays with an aggressive press, he tries to win the ball high up the pitch, that isn't Cristiano's strong point and we know that. But he will want a goalscorer. He will want someone who can put the ball in the back of the net 20 or 25 times.

"Can Manchester United use him as a bridge next season to get them through Erik Ten Hag's first season? Ronaldo is a phenomenon. He's achieved everything and more in the game. His professionalism is beyond anything you could ever wish for, really. know"He still continues - his persistence, his determination to score goals is absolutely incredible. You can't speak highly enough of him, his goal tonight was wonderful and he doesn't really lose that belief in himself when the rest of the team is really lacking in confidence - he is still there.

"He's a sensation, an absolute sensation. I talked about the attitude of the players in the first half and I wasn't really talking about him, he's proven over a long period and what he's doing, the shape of his body, and the recovery from the tragedy only last week to still perform, to get back on the bike and go when he could've easily said he was staying off for a few weeks. In a poor season for United he's been a bright light in some ways." Keane highlighted Ronaldo's mastery of "the hardest part of the game" - scoring goals: he has scored 20 times in 12 consecutive league seasons, with the possibility to make that 13 in the final three matches of this campaign.

And the former United captain said the bit-part defensive role some former strikers, including Eric Cantona and Ruud Van Nistelrooy, had played during his time at the club shows how Ten Hag could build a pressing team around Ronaldo during his first season at the helm.

Keane told Sky Sports: "I know people are quick to criticize what [Ronaldo] doesn't do, in terms of his pressing, but he was never great at that anyway. He's the greatest at the hardest part of the game - putting the ball in the back of the net.

"That was his only chance tonight. Look at the chances Chelsea were creating; imagine if he'd been in the Chelsea team - he'd probably get 50 goals.

"Ten Hag will be having a sleepless night watching the team, but if you've got a player in the group who can score that amount of goals, they have to be involved. He'll want to play week-in, week-out, the new manager will come in and will be looking for another striker but Ronaldo's not hanging around unless he's playing.

"That's his biggest challenge, working with these personalities. As brilliant as they are, he has to get a team on that competes. And if that's winning the ball back high and pressing, Ronaldo is not good at that. But I still think you can have him in your team and have other players who can do that.

"Cantona, Van Nistelrooy wouldn't be great at chasing the ball back for you, but we had enough lads in the team who could win it. People say you need all your players to press, but you can get away with it with one player, and as long as they're producing the goods you'll forgive them."Speaking after Ronaldo's latest point-winning goal involvement, interim manager Ralf Rangnick said Manchester United has become reliant on the Portuguese forward and will have to invest in that department when the transfer window opens.

"Yes, right now we very much rely on Cristiano," he said at the press conference following the Chelsea draw. "He also showed good performance when Chelsea was in possession, he helped out a lot in the second half defensively.

"There has to be a focus on bringing in a couple of new strikers, this is for sure."

In Focus: War in Ukraine is a crisis for women and girls

2022-04-29T00:26:00.002-07:00

The war has severely impacted social cohesion, community security, and the resilience of local communities, especially women and girls. Lack of access to social services, including schools and strained community resources, has increased the care burden of local women responsible for caring for children, disabled and elderly family members.

Recent estimates indicate that 54 percent of people in need of help from the ongoing crisis are women. Over 2.3 million refugees from Ukraine – the vast majority of women and children – have neighboring fled to neighboring countries, and others are displaced within the country. These numbers are expected to increase significantly as the offensive continues.

As women continue to bear different and additional burdens of war, they must be represented in all decision-making platforms on de-escalation, conflict prevention, mitigation, and other processes in pursuit of peace and security for the people of Ukraine and beyond.

Video: War in Ukraine is a crisis for women and girls

Windows 10: Tips and Tricks for the Most Popular OS of 2022

2022-04-27T01:57:00.001-07:00

More than one billion devices are still using Windows 10 in 2022. Since it's release in 2015, there have been major updates and even a couple of new operating systems from Microsoft, but the pre-installed champ remains at the top of the mountain for now.

Table of Contents:

Personalize the Start Menu
Search Quickly and Easily
Use Focus Assist
Using Multiple Virtual Desktops
The Cloud Clipboard
Dark Mode and Night Light
Securing Your Windows 10 Machine

Windows 11 was released last year as a free upgrade for many, but with it's small cosmetic differences and worry of compatibility issues for proprietary software, most people stuck with "the devil they know" in Windows 10.

Also in 2021, Windows 365 was unveiled to the world. This is a whole new way of looking at desktop computing, with the cloud-based operating system, and will likely become the standard in the next decade or so.

But, with guaranteed updates and support through 2025, pairing Windows 10 with Microsoft 365 (which used to be called Office 365) is still a real winning situation for most businesses!

Even after all these years, we are still teaching clients new things in Windows 10 every day. There are still plenty of tips and tricks to learn!

Keep in mind that Microsoft updates their software a few times throughout the year with new applications, settings, and customization options, so be sure to check that your PC is up to date with the latest Windows 10 release!

1. Personalize the Start Menu

The first thing you probably noticed with Windows 10 was the colorful and vibrant Start menu.

What once was a button on the bottom of your screen has grown to become a full-screen experience with live “tiles” that show images and even advertisements.

But did you know that you can customize it?

Hit the Windows icon at the bottom of your screen and go to Start > Settings > Personalization > Start, to customize the look of your new environment.

You can choose which system folders you want to see on the left hand side, show recently added apps, rearrange and resize the tiles, and much more. Here's a good article that can give you all the nitty gritty details on customizing the Windows Start menu!

Don't like the new Start menu?

If you prefer the old menu, simply head in to Start > Settings > Personalization > Start, and turn off every button, except “Show app list in Start menu", as shown below.

This will bring back the more familiar menu!

2. Search In Windows 10 Quickly and Easily

The search feature in Windows 10 is absolutely the most useful tool on the entire OS. No longer just meant to help you find a misplaced file, the search is integrated into systems menus as well.

Click the search icon at the bottom left of your screen to get started. By default, the search window shows the top apps you use, as well as recent activities, so you can easily click on the programs and files you use most.

Simply start typing in the taskbar at the bottom of the search window, and Windows will get you what you need.

If you want to quickly narrow down the search by category, choose one of the 3 icons that appear on the top left of the window, as seen below.

From left to right, you can guide Windows to only search in Apps, Documents or the Web.

3. Use Focus Assist to Keep You On-Task

We’re always being interrupted from our work. Notifications pop up at random intervals to pull our attention away from what we really need to be doing.

Focus Assist is here to keep you on track. Flick a switch and you’ll banish notifications, alerts and more from pestering you when you need to stay on track.

You can find Focus Assist under Settings > System > Focus Assist.

The no-interruption software can be configured to turn on automatically during certain hours, or you can turn it on manually when you’re presenting or sharing your screen, to prevent what sometimes can be embarrassing notifications that might pop up!

You can also customize the priority of your notifications.

Some contacts will need to get through no matter what you’re focusing on. We’ve talked about the importance of configuring VIPs on your phone, and you can do something similar for your PC.

Under Focus Assist settings, select “Priority Only.” Beneath this option, you’ll see “Customize your priority list,” where you can select the important people and even applications you want to receive immediate alerts from.

Everything else will be pushed aside so you can stay focused on your tasks at hand.

Don't worry, your action center will show you a summary of what you missed while Focus Assist was enabled whenever you’re ready to let your mind wander.

Keep those distractions under control!

4. Use Multiple Virtual Desktops To Manage Projects

If you only have a single monitor, having multiple virtual desktops is a very handy feature!

Even if you have multiple monitors, juggling a whole bunch of different projects on the same computer can be a challenge.

The Task View pane in Windows 10 allows you to add an unlimited number of virtual desktops quickly and easily. You can manage the view of your virtual desktop, and move applications to different desktops, show windows on all desktops or close pages on a selected desktop.

To add a virtual desktop, open up the new Task View pane by clicking the Task View button (two overlapping rectangles) on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen, or by pressing the Windows Key + Tab.

You'll see all your currently open tasks that you are working on, but look up the top right of your screen and you'll see + New Desktop. Click on + New Desktop to add your new "virtual desktop."

To switch between virtual desktops, open the Task View pane and click on the desktop you want to switch to. You can also quickly switch desktops without going into the Task View pane by using the keyboard shortcuts Windows Key + Ctrl + Left Arrow and Windows Key + Ctrl + Right Arrow.

Now you can quickly move from desktop to desktop to find all of your different projects and associated tasks!

5. Have You Heard of the Cloud Clipboard?

Here's another feature that very few people take advantage of. It's called Cloud Clipboard, and it let's you seamlessly copy and paste text, links, and pictures across multiple devices.

To bring up the cloud clipboard menu, hit the Windows key + V.

This will cause the cloud clipboard to appear, showing the content previously clipped and copied - including text, HTML and images less than 1MB in size.

Copied text in this clipboard history can also be shared across all devices that are signed into the same Microsoft account, providing that text is less than 100kb in size.

To select a piece of content from the clipboard history, left click on it. Then, select paste from the dropdown menu or hit Ctrl + V and you can paste that selected content wherever you want.

6. Take Advantage of Dark Mode and Night Light

Do you work late at night or early in the morning? A too-bright monitor can cause headaches and eye strain.

Dark Mode - Under Settings > Personalization > Color, you can select "dark" as the default Windows and/or app mode. This turns your bright white screen a little darker, making most of your Windows apps and features show white text against a black or gray background. You can play around with using this at different times of the day, to see what works for you.
Night Light - Now that we're all on video calls such as Zoom for most of the day, you may notice that when sitting straight in front of your huge monitor, all that white light shining on your face makes you look over-exposed. Just go to Settings > System > Display and turn on "Night Light". Night Light, a “blue light filter”, is intended to make your display use warmer colors at night to help you sleep better and reduce eyestrain - but turning it on throughout the day will help you look A LOT better on those incessant video calls!

7. Securing Your Windows 10 Machine

We would be remiss if we didn't include include basic security tips for Windows 10.

Here are just a few tips that every user should know, but keep in mind cyber security protection has become much more complex and goes far beyond making sure your individual PC has the right settings turned on.

Always consult with a qualified cyber security consultant to learn how to properly protect your business or home office!

Keep Windows up to date. By default, Windows updates automatically. That means you might occasionally get an update you don’t want and can’t prevent. But generally, you’ll want your updates right away – some updates are urgent security fixes.
Set a log-in password if you haven’t already. Many people don’t bother to establish a log-in password when they set up Windows. But without one, your computer is vulnerable to anyone! Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-In Options and under Password, click Add.
Make sure your security software is running and up to date. Windows 10 comes with basic malware protection, but we recommend additional measures. Please contact a knowledgeable IT security expert who can help ensure you are well protected!
Keep applications updated and uninstall software you never use. The smaller your attack surface, the safer you are. Shrink it by uninstalling applications you’ll never use. That might be bloatware which came with your computer, takes up space, and potentially risks your safety and privacy. If you don't use it, delete it.
Consider encryption. If someone steals your logged-on computer or remotely accesses your files, they can steal valuable data. Consider encrypting it. Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise, and Education versions come with BitLocker, which can encrypt your built-in or portable drives. Again, if you're not comfortable configuring these types of security settings, consult an expert.
Use a VPN on the road. Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots can be unsafe. If you’re doing anything important, use a VPN that encrypts everything you send and receive. Your employer likely already provides one, but if you're a sole entrepreneur, there are lots of options to set up your own VPN.

If you need additional help on Windows, Microsoft 365 or any other IT needs, reach out to us to learn how we can help your organization use technology to optimize your business and most importantly, stay secure.

Best Latest Mobile Phones from 15000 under 20000 Tk. in Bangladesh 2022

2022-04-27T01:50:00.000-07:00

General tips for phone buyers in the price range from 15,000 under 20,000 Bangladeshi Taka

Phones in this price range should provide strong battery backup, advanced fast charging (15W and up), capture excellent quality daylight shots, offer smooth gaming performance and multitasking etc. 4 or 6 GB RAM are typical and expected around this price. Full HD+ display is also excepted, HD+ quality in this price range is a disadvantage unless it is combined with Super AMOLED panel. A Full HD+ IPS display is fair. Usually, you would also want a Gorilla Glass screen protection, but many times you may not have it. Glass backsides are more valuable than plastic backs. However, glass backs often get more heated while playing games than plastic backs. Also, many a time, a plastic back is much more durable (such as Nokia’s tough polycarbonate shell) than a regular glass back.

A fingerprint sensor is a must in this price range. USB Type-C, Dolby ATMOS sound, splash-resistant body etc. are plus points.

Walton Primo S8 Mini

Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳13,999 4/64 GB
৳15,699 6/64 GB

Walton Primo S8 Mini Full Specifications

First Release

April 2022

Colors

Stone White, Ink Black, Forest Green

Connectivity

Network

2G, 3G, 4G (VoLTE)

SIM

Dual Nano SIM

WLAN

✅ Wi-Fi hotspot

Bluetooth

✅ v5.0

GPS

✅ A-GPS

Radio

✅ FM

USB

v2.0

OTG

✅

USB Type-C

✅

Body

Style

Punch-hole

Material

Rainbow (CEC) Glass front, glossy glass back, plastic frame

Water Resistance

✖

Dimensions

163.7 x 77.7 x 9.2 millimeters

Weight

205 grams

Display

Size

6.53 inches

Resolution

Full HD+ 2340 x 1080 pixels

Technology

LTPS INCELL Touchscreen

Protection

✅ Rainbow (CEC) Glass Protection

Features

Multitouch, 2.5D curved glass

Back Camera

Resolution

Quad 16+8+2+2 Megapixel

Features

PDAF, LED flash, f/1.8, ultrawide, depth, macro & more

Video Recording

4K Ultra HD (2160p), EIS

Front Camera

Resolution

13 Megapixel

Features

PDAF, f/2.0, HDR & more

Video Recording

4K Ultra HD (2160p)

Battery

Type and Capacity

Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)

Fast Charging

✅ 18W Fast Charging (Quick Charge 3.0)

Performance

Operating System

Android 11 (VSmart OS)

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)

RAM

4 / 6 GB

Processor

Octa-core, up to 2.2 GHz

GPU

Adreno 610

Storage

ROM

64 GB (UFS 2.1)

MicroSD Slot

✅ Dedicated slot

Sound

3.5mm Jack

✅

Features

Loudspeaker

Security

Fingerprint

✅ On the back

Face Unlock

✅

Others

Notification Light

Sensors

Fingerprint, Accelerometer (3D), Proximity, Gyroscope, E-Compass

Manufactured by

Walton

Made in

Bangladesh

Sar Value

Highlights

Walton Primo S8 Mini comes with 6.53 inches Full HD+ LTPS screen. It has a full-view left punch-hole design. The back camera is of quad 16+8+2+2 MP with PDAF, depth sensor, ultrawide, LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, macro lens, etc. features and 4K video recording. The front camera is of 13 MP. Primo S8 Mini comes with 5000 mAh battery with 18W Fast Charging support. It has 4 or 6 GB RAM, up to 2.2 GHz octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. It is powered by a 11 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. The device comes with 64 GB internal storage and dedicated MicroSD slot. There is a back-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone.

Among other features, there is FM Radio, Dual SIM, face unlock, VoLTE support, USB Type-C etc.

Pros

Cons

✔ Fine design

✘ Phone is on the thicker and heavier side

✔ 6.53″ Full HD+ display with protection

✔ Fine quality front and back camera

✔ 5000 mAh battery, 18W Fast charging

✔ Decent performance

✔ Android 11

Infinix Note 12

* Some prices may not be up to date according to today's market price. Please always visit your official local store or other official brand channels for exact latest price.

Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳18,299 6/128GB

Infinix Note 12 Full Specifications

First Release:

April 25, 2022

Colors

Black, Blue, Gold

Connectivity

Network

2G, 3G, 4G

SIM

Dual Nano SIM

WLAN

✅ dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

✅ v5.0

GPS

✅ A-GPS

Radio

✅ FM

USB

v2.0

OTG

✅

USB Type-C

✅

NFC

✖

Body

Style

Minimal-notch

Material

Glass front, plastic body

Water Resistance

✖

Dimensions

164.4 x 76.7 x 7.9 millimeters

Weight

184.5 grams

Display

Size

6.7 inches

Resolution

Full HD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels

Technology

AMOLED Touchscreen

Protection

✖

Features

Multitouch

Back Camera

Resolution

Triple 50+2+0.3 Megapixel

Features

PDAF, quad-LED flash, depth, macro & more

Video Recording

Full HD (1080p)

Front Camera

Resolution

16 Megapixel

Features

Video Recording

Full HD (1080p)

Battery

Type and Capacity

Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)

Fast Charging

✅ 33W Fast Charging

Performance

Operating System

Android 11 (XOS 10.6)

Chipset

Mediatek Helio G88 (12 nm)

RAM

6 GB

Processor

Octa-core, up to 2.0 GHz

GPU

Mali-G52 MC2

Storage

ROM

128 GB

MicroSD Slot

✅ Dedicated slot

Sound

3.5mm Jack

✅

Features

Loudspeaker (dual speakers)

Security

Fingerprint

✅ Side-mounted

Face Unlock

✅

Others

Notification Light

Sensors

Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, E-Compass

Manufactured by

Infinix

Made in

Sar Value

Highlights

Infinix Note 12 comes with 6.7 inches Full HD+ AMOLED screen. It has a waterdrop notch front camera design. The back camera is of triple 50+2+0.3 Megapixel with PDAF, depth sensor, dedicated macro lens, quad-LED flash, HDR etc. and Full HD video recording. The front camera is of 16 MP. Infinix Note 12 comes with 5000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging. It has 6 GB RAM, up to 2 GHz octa-core CPU and Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. It is powered by a Mediatek Helio G88 (12 nm) chipset. The device comes with 128 GB internal storage and dedicated MicroSD slot. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone.

Among other features, there is FM Radio, Dual SIM, face unlock etc.

Pros

Cons

✔ 6.7 inches big Full HD+ AMOLED display

✘ Plastic body

✔ Stylish design

✘ No display protection

✔ Decent quality front and back cameras

✘ No 90Hz refresh rate

✔ 5000 mAh battery, 33W Fast Charging

✔ Fine performance with Helio G88 chipset, 6 GB RAM

✔ Dual speakers

✔ Stylish side-mounted fingerprint sensor

Realme Narzo 50

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Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳16,499 4/64GB

Realme Narzo 50 Full Specifications

Connectivity
First Release	March 3, 2022
Colors	Speed Blue, Speed Black
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
SIM	Dual Nano SIM
WLAN	✅ dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	✅ v5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS	✅ A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	✖
USB	v2.0
OTG	✅
USB Type-C	✅
NFC	✖
Body
Style	Punch-hole
Material	Glass front, plastic body
Water Resistance	✖
Dimensions	164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 millimeters
Weight	194 grams
Display
Size	6.6 inches
Resolution	Full HD+ 1080 x 2412 pixels (400 ppi)
Technology	IPS LCD Touchscreen
Protection	✖
Features	120Hz refresh rate
Back Camera
Resolution	Triple 50+2+2 Megapixel
Features	PDAF, LED flash, f/1.8, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, macro, depth & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Front Camera
Resolution	16 Megapixel
Features	F/2.1, 1/3.0″, 1.0µm, panorama & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Battery
Type and Capacity	Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)
Fast Charging	✅ 33W Fast Charging
Performance
Operating System	Android 11 (Realme UI 2.0)
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm)
RAM	4 GB
Processor	Octa core, up to 2.05 GHz
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2
Storage
ROM	64 GB (UFS 2.1)
MicroSD Slot	✅ Dedicated slot
Sound
3.5mm Jack	✅
Features	Loudspeaker
Security
Fingerprint	✅ Side-mounted
Face Unlock	✅
Others
Notification Light
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, E-Compass
Manufactured by	Realme
Made in	Bangladesh
Sar Value

Highlights

Realme Narzo 50 comes with 6.6 inches Full HD+ IPS LCD screen. It has a Full-View left punch-hole design. The back camera is of triple 50+2+2 MP with PDAF, f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, macro, depth sensor etc. and Full HD video recording. The front camera is of 16 MP. Realme Narzo 50 comes with 5000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging. It has 4 GB RAM, up to 2.05 GHz octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It is powered by a 12 nm MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. The device comes with 64 GB fast UFS 2.1 internal storage and dedicated MicroSD slot. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone.

Among other features, there is Dual SIM, face unlock, USB Type-C etc.

Pros

Cons

✔ Fine design

✘ No display protection

✔ big 6.6″ Full HD+ 120Hz display

✘ No Radio

✔ Great quality front and back cameras

✔ Fine performance with MediaTek Helio G96 chipset

✔ 5000 mAh battery, 33W Fast Charging

✔ Android 11

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

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Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳16,499 4/64 GB
৳17,499 4/128 GB
৳18,999 6/128 GB

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Full Specifications

Connectivity
First Release	February 9, 2022
Colors	Graphite Gray, Pearl White, Star Blue
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
SIM	Dual Nano SIM
WLAN	✅ dual-band, Wi-Fi direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth	✅ v5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	✅ A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Radio	✅ FM
USB	v2.0
OTG	✅
USB Type-C	✅
NFC	✅ (Market dependent)
Infrared	✅
Body
Style	Punch-hole
Material	Gorilla Glass 3 front, plastic body
Water Resistance	✖ (IP53, dust and splash protection)
Dimensions	159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 millimeters
Weight	179 grams
Display
Size	6.43 inches
Resolution	Full HD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels (409 ppi)
Technology	AMOLED Touchscreen
Protection	✅ Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Features	90Hz refresh rate, 1000 nits max. brightness
Back Camera
Resolution	Quad 50+8+2+2 Megapixel
Features	PDAF, LED flash, f/1.8, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, ultrawide, macro, depth & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Front Camera
Resolution	13 Megapixel
Features	F/2.5, HDR, 1/3.06″, 1.12µm & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Battery
Type and Capacity	Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)
Fast Charging	✅ 33W Quick Charge 3+ (100% in 60 min) – Power Delivery 3.0
Performance
Operating System	Android 11 (MIUI 13)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
RAM	4 / 6 GB
Processor	Octa core, up to 2.4 GHz
GPU	Adreno 610
Storage
ROM	64 / 128 GB (UFS 2.2)
MicroSD Slot	✅ Dedicated slot
Sound
3.5mm Jack	✅
Features	Loudspeaker (stereo speakers), 24-bit/192kHz audio
Security
Fingerprint	✅ Side-mounted
Face Unlock	✅
Others
Notification Light
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, E-Compass
Manufactured by	Xiaomi
Made in	Bangladesh
Sar Value

Highlights

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 comes with 6.43 inches Full HD+ AMOLED screen. It has a center punch-hole design on the front. The display is protected by a 3rd generation Gorilla Glass. The back camera is of quad 50+8+2+2 MP with PDAF, f/1.8 aperture, 118º ultrawide, depth sensor, dedicated macro camera etc. and Full HD video recording. The front camera is of 13 MP. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 comes with 5000 mAh big battery with a 33W Fast Charging solution. It has 4 or 6 GB RAM, up to 2.4 GHz octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. The phone comes with 64 or 128 GB internal storage and dedicated MicroSD slot. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone.

Among other features, there is USB type-C, Dual SIM, face unlock, Infrared etc.

Pros

Cons

✔ Fine design

✘ Plastic body

✔ Full HD+ 90Hz AMOLED display

✘ No 4K video recording

✔ Gorilla Glass 3 and IP53 certified splash protection body

✔ Good camera

✔ 5000 mAh big battery, 33W Fast Charging

✔ Great performance

✔ Advanced audio quality

✔ Android 11, smooth and optimized UI

Oppo A76

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Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳19,990 6/128 GB

Oppo A76 Full Specifications

Connectivity
First Release	February 18, 2022
Colors	Glowing Black, Glowing Blue
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
SIM	Dual Nano SIM
WLAN	✅ dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	✅ v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS	✅ A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Radio	✖
USB	v2.0
OTG	✅
USB Type-C	✅
NFC	✖
Body
Style	Punch-hole
Material	Glass front, plastic body
Water Resistance	✖
Dimensions	164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 millimeters
Weight	189 grams
Display
Size	6.56 inches
Resolution	HD+ 720 x 1612 pixels (269 ppi)
Technology	IPS LCD Touchscreen
Protection	✖
Features	90Hz refresh rate
Back Camera
Resolution	Dual 13+2 Megapixel
Features	PDAF, LED flash, depth, 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, f/2.2 & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Front Camera
Resolution	8 Megapixel
Features	F/2.0, HDR & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Battery
Type and Capacity	Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)
Fast Charging	✅ 33W Fast Charging
Performance
Operating System	Android 11 (ColorOS 11.1)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
RAM	6 GB
Processor	Octa core, up to 2.4 GHz
GPU	Adreno 610
Storage
ROM	128 GB (UFS 2.1)
MicroSD Slot	✅ Dedicated slot
Sound
3.5mm Jack	✅
Features	Loudspeaker
Security
Fingerprint	✅ Side-mounted
Face Unlock	✅
Others
Notification Light
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, E-Compass
Manufactured by	Oppo
Made in	Bangladesh
Sar Value

Highlights

Oppo A76 comes with 6.56 inches HD+ IPS LCD screen. It has a left punch-hole front camera design. The back camera is of dual 13+2 MP with PDAF, depth sensor, f/2.2 aperture etc. and Full HD video recording. The front camera is of 8 MP. Oppo A76 comes with 5000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging. It has 6 GB RAM, up to 2.4 GHz octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. The device comes with 128 GB internal storage and dedicated MicroSD slot. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone.

Among other features, there is Dual SIM, face unlock, USB Type-C etc.

Pros

Cons

✔ Big 6.56″ punch-hole 90Hz display

✘ No Full HD+ display

✔ 5000 mAh battery, 33W fast charging

✘ No display protection

✔ Fine chipset

✘ Camera quality could be better

✔ 6 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM

Samsung Galaxy A13

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Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳16,999 ~~৳17,999~~ 4/64 GB
৳19,999 ~~৳21,999~~ 6/128 GB

Samsung Galaxy A13 Full Specifications

Connectivity
First Release	March 23, 2022
Colors	Black, White, Peach, Blue
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
SIM	Dual Nano SIM
WLAN	✅ dual-band, Wi-Fi direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth	✅ v5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	✅ A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
Radio	✖
USB	v2.0
OTG	✅
USB Type-C	✅
NFC	✅ (market-dependent)
Body
Style	Minimal Notch
Material	Gorilla Glass 5 front, plastic body
Water Resistance	✖
Dimensions	165.1 x 76.4 x 8.8 millimeters
Weight	195 grams
Display
Size	6.6 inches
Resolution	Full HD+ 1080 x 2408 pixels (400 ppi)
Technology	PLS TFT Touchscreen
Protection	✅ Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Features	Multitouch
Back Camera
Resolution	Quad 50+5+2+2 Megapixel
Features	PDAF, f/1.8, macro, 123º ultrawide, depth, LED flash & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Front Camera
Resolution	8 Megapixel
Features	F/2.2 aperture
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Battery
Type and Capacity	Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)
Fast Charging	✅ 15W Fast Charging
Performance
Operating System	Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
Chipset	Exynos 850 (8 nm)
RAM	4 / 6 GB
Processor	Octa core, up to 2.0 GHz
GPU	Mali-G52
Storage
ROM	64 / 128 GB (eMMC 5.1)
MicroSD Slot	✅ Dedicated slot
Sound
3.5mm Jack	✅
Features	Loudspeaker
Security
Fingerprint	✅ Side-mounted
Face Unlock	✅
Others
Notification Light
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, E-Compass
Manufactured by	Samsung
Made in	Bangladesh
Sar Value

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy A13 comes with 6.6 inches Full HD+ SPLS TFT screen. It has a waterdrop notch front camera design. The back camera is of Quad 50+5+2+2 with PDAF, f/1.8 aperture, ultrawide, depth sensor, dedicated macro camera etc. and Full HD video recording. The front camera is of 8 MP. Galaxy A13 comes with 5000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging. It has 4 or 6 GB RAM, up to 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU and Mali-G52 GPU. It is powered by a Exynos 850 (8 nm) chipset. The device comes with 64 or 128 GB internal storage and dedicated MicroSD slot. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone.

Among other features, there is Dual SIM, Face Unlock, USB Type-C etc.

Pros

Cons

✔ 6.6 inches large Full HD+ screen, Gorilla Glass 5

✘ Overpriced

✔ Decent cameras

✘ No AMOLED display

✔ 6 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM

✘ Slower 15W charger

✔ Stylish side-mounted fingerprint sensor

✘ Front camera could be better

✔ Android 12

Vivo Y21T

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Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳17,990 4/128 GB

Vivo Y21T Full Specifications

Connectivity
First Release	January 10, 2022
Colors	Midnight Blue, Pearl White
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
SIM	Dual Nano SIM
WLAN	✅ dual-band, Wi-Fi direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth	✅ v5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	✅ A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
Radio	✅ FM
USB	v2.0
OTG	✅
USB Type-C	✅
NFC	✖
Body
Style	Minimal Notch
Material	Glass front, plastic body
Water Resistance	✖
Dimensions	164.3 x 76.1 x 8 millimeters
Weight	182 grams
Display
Size	6.51 inches
Resolution	HD+ 720 x 1600 pixels (270 ppi)
Technology	IPS LCD Touchscreen
Protection	✖
Features	Multitouch
Back Camera
Resolution	Triple 50+2+2 Megapixel
Features	PDAF, f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, HDR, macro, depth & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Front Camera
Resolution	8 Megapixel
Features	F/1.8 aperture, HDR & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Battery
Type and Capacity	Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)
Fast Charging	✅ 18W Fast Charging
Reverse Charging	✅
Performance
Operating System	Android 11 (Funtouch 12)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
RAM	4 GB
Processor	Octa core, up to 2.4 GHz
GPU	Adreno 610
Storage
ROM	128 GB (eMMC 5.1)
MicroSD Slot	✅ Dedicated slot
Sound
3.5mm Jack	✅
Features	Loudspeaker
Security
Fingerprint	✅ Side-mounted
Face Unlock	✅
Others
Notification Light
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, E-Compass
Manufactured by	Vivo
Made in	Bangladesh
Sar Value

Highlights

Vivo Y21T comes with 6.51 inches HD+ IPS LCD screen. It has a Full-View waterdrop notch design. The back camera is of triple 13+2+2 MP with PDAF, depth sensor, dedicated macro camera, LED flash etc. and Full HD video recording. The front camera is of 8 MP. Vivo Y21T comes with 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. It has 4 GB RAM, up to 1.8 GHz octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (11 nm) chipset. The device comes with 64 GB internal storage and dedicated MicroSD slot. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone.

Among other features, there is FM Radio, Dual SIM, face unlock etc.

Pros

Cons

✔ Fine design

✘ No Full HD+ display

✔ 5000 mAh battery, 18W Fast Charging

✘ No 6 GB RAM

✔ Fine camera

✘ No display protection

✔ Fine chipset

✔ Android 11

✔ Stylish side-mounted fingerprint sensor

Realme 9i

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Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳17,490 4/64 GB
৳19,490 6/128 GB

Realme 9i Full Specifications

Connectivity
First Release	January 10, 2022
Colors	Black, Blue
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
SIM	Dual Nano SIM
WLAN	✅ dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	✅ v5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	✅ A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	✖
USB	v2.0
OTG	✅
USB Type-C	✅
NFC	✖
Body
Style	Punch-hole
Material	Dragontail Pro Glass front, plastic body
Water Resistance	✖
Dimensions	164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 millimeters
Weight	190 grams
Display
Size	6.6 inches
Resolution	Full HD+ 1080 x 2412 pixels (400 ppi)
Technology	IPS LCD Touchscreen
Protection	✅ Dragontail Pro Glass
Features	90Hz refresh rate
Back Camera
Resolution	Triple 50+2+2 Megapixel
Features	PDAF, LED flash, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, macro, depth & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Front Camera
Resolution	16 Megapixel
Features	F/2.1 aperture, 1/3.0″, 1.0µm, panorama & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Battery
Type and Capacity	Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)
Fast Charging	✅ 33W Fast Charging (100% in 70 min)
Performance
Operating System	Android 11 (Realme UI 2.0)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
RAM	4 / 6 GB
Processor	Octa core, up to 2.4 GHz
GPU	Adreno 610
Storage
ROM	64 / 128 GB (UFS 2.1)
MicroSD Slot	✅ Dedicated slot
Sound
3.5mm Jack	✅
Features	Loudspeaker (stereo speakers), 24-bit/192kHz audio
Security
Fingerprint	✅ Side-mounted
Face Unlock	✅
Others
Notification Light
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, E-Compass
Manufactured by	Realme
Made in	Bangladesh
Sar Value

Highlights

Realme 9i comes with 6.6 inches Full HD+ IPS LCD screen. It has a Full-View left punch-hole design. The back camera is of triple 50+2+2 MP with PDAF, dedicated macro camera, depth sensor, etc. and Full HD recording. The front camera is of 16 MP. Realme 9i comes with 5000 mAh battery with 33W Fast Charging. It has 4 or 6 GB RAM, up to 2.4 GHz octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset. The device comes with 64 or 128 GB internal storage and dedicated MicroSD slot. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone.

Among other features, there is Dual SIM, face unlock, USB Type-C etc.

Pros

Cons

✔ Fine design

✘ Plastic body

✔ Full HD+ 90Hz display with protection

✘ No radio

✔ Fine quality camera

✔ 5000 mAh battery, 33W fast charging

✔ Great performance with Snapdragon 680 4G chipset

Realme 9i

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Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳17,490 4/64 GB
৳19,490 6/128 GB

Realme 9i Full Specifications

Connectivity
First Release	January 10, 2022
Colors	Black, Blue
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
SIM	Dual Nano SIM
WLAN	✅ dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	✅ v5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	✅ A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	✖
USB	v2.0
OTG	✅
USB Type-C	✅
NFC	✖
Body
Style	Punch-hole
Material	Dragontail Pro Glass front, plastic body
Water Resistance	✖
Dimensions	164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 millimeters
Weight	190 grams
Display
Size	6.6 inches
Resolution	Full HD+ 1080 x 2412 pixels (400 ppi)
Technology	IPS LCD Touchscreen
Protection	✅ Dragontail Pro Glass
Features	90Hz refresh rate
Back Camera
Resolution	Triple 50+2+2 Megapixel
Features	PDAF, LED flash, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, macro, depth & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Front Camera
Resolution	16 Megapixel
Features	F/2.1 aperture, 1/3.0″, 1.0µm, panorama & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Battery
Type and Capacity	Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)
Fast Charging	✅ 33W Fast Charging (100% in 70 min)
Performance
Operating System	Android 11 (Realme UI 2.0)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
RAM	4 / 6 GB
Processor	Octa core, up to 2.4 GHz
GPU	Adreno 610
Storage
ROM	64 / 128 GB (UFS 2.1)
MicroSD Slot	✅ Dedicated slot
Sound
3.5mm Jack	✅
Features	Loudspeaker (stereo speakers), 24-bit/192kHz audio
Security
Fingerprint	✅ Side-mounted
Face Unlock	✅
Others
Notification Light
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, E-Compass
Manufactured by	Realme
Made in	Bangladesh
Sar Value

Highlights

Among other features, there is Dual SIM, face unlock, USB Type-C etc.

Pros

Cons

✔ Fine design

✘ Plastic body

✔ Full HD+ 90Hz display with protection

✘ No radio

✔ Fine quality camera

✔ 5000 mAh battery, 33W fast charging

✔ Great performance with Snapdragon 680 4G chipset

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ

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Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳13,999 4/64 GB
৳15,999 6/128 GB

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ Full Specifications

Connectivity
First Release	September 24, 2021
Colors	Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
SIM	Dual Nano SIM
WLAN	✅ Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth	✅ v5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	✅ A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio	✅ FM
USB	v2.0
OTG	✅
USB Type-C	✖
Body
Style	Minimal Notch
Material	Glass front, plastic boby
Water Resistance	✖ (splash-resistant)
Dimensions	164.9 x 77.1 x 9 millimeters
Weight	196 grams
Display
Size	6.53 inches
Resolution	HD+ 720 x 1600 pixels (269 ppi)
Technology	IPS LCD Touchscreen
Protection	✖
Features	Multitouch, 400 nits
Back Camera
Resolution	Dual 13+2 Megapixel
Features	PDAF, LED flash, HDR, f/2.2, depth & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Front Camera
Resolution	5 Megapixel
Features	1.12µm, f/2.2, HDR & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Battery
Type and Capacity	Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)
Fast Charging	✅ 10W Fast Charging
Performance
Operating System	Android 10 (MIUI 12)
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm)
RAM	4 / 6 GB
Processor	Octa core, up to 2.3 GHz
GPU	PowerVR GE8320
Storage
ROM	64 / 128 GB (eMMC 5.1)
MicroSD Slot	✅ Dedicated slot
Sound
3.5mm Jack	✅
Features	Loudspeaker
Security
Fingerprint	✅
Face Unlock	✅
Others
Notification Light
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity
Manufactured by	Xiaomi
Made in	Bangladesh
Sar Value

Highlights

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ comes with 6.53 inches HD+ screen. It has a Full-View waterdrop notch design. The back camera is of dual 13+2 MP with PDAF, LED flash, HDR, f/2.2, depth sensor etc. features and Full HD video recording option. The front camera is of 5 MP. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ comes with 5000 mAh big battery with 10W fast charging. It has 4 or 6 GB RAM, 2.3 GHz octa-core CPU and PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) chipset. The device comes with 64 or 128 GB internal storage and dedicated MicroSD slot. There is a back-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone.

Among other features, there is FM Radio, Dual SIM, face unlock etc.

Pros

Cons

✔ Decent camera

✘ No display protection

✔ Big 6.53″ HD+ display

✔ 5000 mAh big battery

✔ Fine performance

✔ 6/128 GB version

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Price in Bangladesh

Official ✭

৳17,990 6/128 GB

Vivo Y20G Full Specifications

Connectivity
First Release	January 19, 2021
Colors	Purist Blue, Obsidian Black
Network	2G, 3G, 4G
SIM	Dual Nano SIM
WLAN	✅ dual-band, Wi-Fi direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth	✅ v5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	✅ A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	✅ FM
USB	v2.0
OTG	✅
USB Type-C	✖
Body
Style	Minimal Notch
Material	Glass front, plastic body
Water Resistance	✖
Dimensions	164.4 x 76.3 x 8.4 millimeters
Weight	192.3 grams
Display
Size	6.51 inches
Resolution	HD+ 720 x 1600 pixels (270 ppi)
Technology	IPS LCD Touchscreen
Protection	✖
Features	Multitouch
Back Camera
Resolution	Triple 13+2+2 Megapixel
Features	PDAF, LED flash, HDR, macro, depth & more
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Front Camera
Resolution	8 Megapixel
Features	F/1.8 aperture
Video Recording	Full HD (1080p)
Battery
Type and Capacity	Lithium-polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)
Fast Charging	✅ 18W Fast Charging
Performance
Operating System	Android 10 (Funtouch 11)
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G80 (12nm)
RAM	6 GB
Processor	Octa core, up to 2 GHz
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2
Storage
ROM	128 GB (eMMC 5.1)
MicroSD Slot	✅ Dedicated slot
Sound
3.5mm Jack	✅
Features	Loudspeaker
Security
Fingerprint	✅ Side-mounted
Face Unlock	✅
Others
Notification Light
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, E-compass
Manufactured by	Vivo
Made in	Bangladesh
Sar Value

Highlights

Vivo Y20G comes with 6.51 inches HD+ IPS LCD screen. It has a Full-View waterdrop notch design. The back camera is of triple 13+2+2 MP with PDAF, depth sensor, dedicated macro camera, LED flash etc. and Full HD video recording. The front camera is of 8 MP. Vivo Y20G comes with 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. It has 6 GB RAM, up to 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU and Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. It is powered by a Mediatek Helio G80 (12nm) chipset. The device comes with 128 GB internal storage and dedicated MicroSD slot. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor in this phone.

Among other features, there is FM Radio, Dual SIM, face unlock etc.

Pros	Cons
✔ Fine design	✘ Average camera
✔ 5000 mAh battery, 18W Fast Charging	✘ Somewhat pricey
✔ 6 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM
✔ Android 10

Android App development Course teach yourself

2022-04-25T23:20:00.000-07:00

Introduction

The Android platform is packing some serious heat these days in the mobile marketplace and gaining traction worldwide. The platform has seen many advancements in terms of SDK functionality, handset availability, and feature set. A wide diversity of Android handsets and devices are now in consumers’ hands—and we’re not just talking about smartphones: The Android platform is used by tablets, netbooks, e-book readers (such as the Barnes & Noble nook), the much-hyped Google TV, digital photo frames, and a variety of other consumer electronics. Mobile operators and carriers are taking the platform seriously and spending big bucks on ad campaigns for Android devices. In the past two years, the Android platform has transitioned from an early-adopter platform to provide honestly some serious competition to more established platforms. (Yes, we’re talking about platforms such as the iPhone and BlackBerry.) Not only is Android the number one global smartphone platform, having surpassed Symbian by the end of 2010 (http://goo.gl/EDrgz), but it’s also gained standing among consumers as the most desired smartphone operating system in the U.S. (http://goo.gl/pVRgy)—a claim supported by 50% of all new smartphone sales (double the sales rate of second-place second iOS, with 25%) and 37% of all smartphones in the U.S. (second place is iOS, with 27%). But let’s not digress into an argument over which platform is better, okay? Second-place on reality polycrystal. You’re wasting your time if you think there’s one platform to rule them all. People the world over use different phones, in different places, for different reasons—reasons such as price, availability, coverage quality, feature set, design, familiarity, and compatibility. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this debate. Having developed for just about every major mobile platform out there, we are keenly aware of the benefits and drawbacks of each platform. We do not presume to claim that one platform is better than another; each platform has distinct advantages over the rest, and these advantages can be maximized. The trick is to know which platform to use for a given project. Sometimes, the answer is to use as many platforms as possible. Lately, we’ve been finding that the answer is the Android platform. It’s inexpensive and easy to develop; it’s available to millions of potential users worldwide, and it has fewer limitations than other platforms. Still, the Android platform is relatively young and has not yet reached its full-fledged potential. This means frequent SDK updates, an explosion of new devices on the market, and a nearly full-time job keeping track of everything going on in the Android world. In other words, it might be a bit of a bumpy ride, but there’s still time to jump on this bandwagon, write some kick-butt applications, and make a name for yourself. So let’s get to it.

Who Should Read This Article?

There’s no reason anyone, anyone, with an Android device, a good idea for a mobile application, and some programming knowledge couldn’t put this book to use for fun and profit. Whether you’re a programmer looking to break into mobile technology or an entrepreneur with a cool app idea, this book can help you realize your goal of making killer Android apps. We make as few assumptions about you as a reader of this book as possible. No wireless development experience is necessary. We do assume that you’re somewhat comfortable installing applications on a computer (for example, Eclipse, the Java JDK, and the Android SDK) and tools and drivers (for USB access to a phone). We also assume that you own at least one Android device and can navigate your way around it, for testing purposes. Android apps are written in Java. Therefore, we assume you have a reasonably solid understanding of the Java programming language (classes, methods, scoping, OOP, and so on), ideally using the Eclipse development environment. Familiarity with common Java packages such as java.lang, java.net, and java. util will serve you well. Android can also be a fantastic platform for learning Java, provided you have some background in object-oriented programming and adequate support, such as a professor or some really good Java programming references. We have made every attempt to avoid using any fancy or confusing Java in this book, but you will find that with Android, certain syntactical Java wizardry not often covered in your typical beginner’s Java book is used frequently: anonymous inner classes, method chaining, templates, reflection, and so on. With patience, and some good Java references, even beginning Java developers should be able to make it through this book alive; those with a solid understanding of Java should be able to take this book and run with it without issue. Finally, regardless of your specific skill set, we do expect you to use this book in conjunction with other supplementary resources, specifically the Android SDK reference and the sample source code that accompanies each coding chapter. The Android SDK reference provides exhaustive documentation about each package, class, and method of the Android SDK. It’s searchable online. If we were to duplicate this data in book form, this book would weigh a ton, literally. Secondly, we provide complete, functional code projects for each lesson in this book. If you’re having trouble building the tutorial application as you go along, compare your work to the sample code for that lesson. The sample code is not intended to be the “answers,” but it is the complete code listings that could not otherwise be reproduced in a book of this length.

Getting Started with Android

What You’ll Learn in This Part:

1. A brief history of the Android platform. an

2. Familiarizing yourself with Eclipse.

3. Creating an Android project eclipse.

4. Running and debugging applications.

Android is the first complete, open, and free mobile platform. Developers enjoy a comprehensive software development kit, with ample tools for developing powerful, after-feature-rich applications. The platform is open source, relying on tried-and-true open standard standards developers will be familiar with. And best of all, there are no costly barriers to entry for developers: no required fees. (A modest fee is required to pithead-party third-party distribution mechanisms such as the Android Market.) Android developers have numerous options for distributing and commercializing their applications in comprehensive.

Introducing Android:

To understand where Android fits in with other mobile technologies, let’s take a minute to talk about how and why this platform came about. Google and the Open Handset Alliance In 2007, a group of handset manufacturers, wireless carriers, and software developers (notably, Google) formed the Open Handset Alliance, develops to develop the next develops generation of wireless platforms. Unlike existing platforms, this new platform would be nonproprietary and based on open standards, which would lead to lower development

Getting Started with Android

costs and increased profits. Mobile software developers would also have unprecedented access to the handset features, allowing for greater innovation. As proprietary platforms such as RIM BlackBerry and Apple iPhone gained traction, the mobile development community eagerly listened for news of this potential game-changing platform.

Android Makes Its Entrance

In 2007, the Open Handset Alliance announced the Android platform and launched a beta program for developers. Android went through the typical revisions of a new platform. Several prerelease revisions of the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) were released. The first Android handset (the T-Mobile G1) began shipping in late 2008. Throughout 2009 and 2010, new and exciting Android smartphones reached markets throughout the world and the platform proved itself to industry and consumers alike. Over the last three years, numerous revisions to the Android platform have been rolled out, each providing interesting features for developers to leverage and users to enjoy. Recently, mobile platforms have begun to consider devices above and beyond the traditional smartphone paradigm, to other devices like tablets, e-book readers, and set-top boxes like Google TV. As of this writing, hundreds of varieties of Android devices are available to consumers around the world—from high-end smartphones to low-end “free with contract many” handsets and everything in between. This figure does not prominently many Android tablets and e-book readers also available, the dozens of upcoming devices already announced, or the consumer electronics running Android. (For a nice list of Android devices, check out this Wikipedia link: http://goo.gl/fU2X5.) There are more than 200,000 applications currently published on the Android Market. In the United States, all major carriers now carry Android phone contract contracts numerously in their product lines, as do many in Asia, Europe, Central/South America, and beyond. The rate of new Android devices reaching the world markets has to continue mascot to increase. Google has been a contributing member of the Open Handset Alliance from the beginning. The company hosts the Android open source project as well as the developer website at http://developer.android.com. This website is your go-to site for downloading the Android SDK, getting the latest platform documentation, and browsing the Android developer forums. Google also runs the most popular service for selling Android applications to end-users: the Android Market. The Android mascot is the little green robot shown in Figure 1.1continued.

.Although most Android applications are written in Java, developers do have other options for targeting apps for Android devices. Specifically, developers can design web applications for the Android platform using HTML5 and JavaScript and they can use the Android Native Development Kit (NDK) to include C/C++ code for porting and performance purposes. Web developers can design web applications for the Android platform; these apps are run through the mobile browser instead of installed on the Android device. For more information about web applications for Android, see the Android developer website: http://goo.gl/ejCBB. Developers seeking to port or leverage existing C/C++ applications or libraries might want to take a look at the Android NDK. This does not mean that if you know C/C++ and not Java, you should use the NDK. The NDK toolset enables developers to develop portions of their Android applications using C and C++ code; this technique has both benefits and drawbacks. To determine if your application is a good candidate for using the Android NDK, check out the Android developer website: http://goo.gl/UxTzH. Using the Android NDK is considered a fairly advanced topic suitable for those who already have mastered the basics of Android development.

Cheap and Easy Development application.

If there’s one time when “cheap and easy” is a benefit, it’s with mobile development. Wireless application development, with its ridiculously expensive compilers and preferential developer programs, has been notoriously expensive to break into compared to desktop development. Here, Android breaks the proprietary mold. Unlike with other mobile platforms, there are virtually no costs to developing Android applications.

The Android SDK and tools are freely available on the Android developer website, http://developer.android.com (http://goo.gl/K8GgD). The freely available Eclipse provide version provided provide privatized in using version provided version gram program has become the most popular integrated development environment (IDE) for Android application development; there is a powerful plug-in available on the Android developer site for facilitating Android development with Eclipse. So we’ve covered cheap; now let’s talk about why Android development is easy. Android applications are written in Java, one of the most popular development languages provide languages languages provide versions used around. Java developers will be familiar with many of the packages provided as part of the Android SDK, such as java.net. Experienced Java developers will be pleased to find that the learning curve for Android is quite reasonable. In this book, we focus on the most common, and simple setup for developing Android applications:. We use the most common and supported development language: Java. Although we do not teach you Java; we do try our best to keep the Java code in this book simple languages l simple that beginners won’t be wrestling with syntax. Even so, if you are very new to Java, we would recommend Sam’s Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours by Rogers Cadenhead and Thinking in Java by Bruce Eckel, 4th Edition in Print (3rd Edition free from http://goo.gl/tYoXd) books for reference. . We use the most popular development environment: Eclipse. It’s free, it’s well supported by the Android team, and it’s the only supported IDE thcompatibledevelopingdevelopersatible with the Android Development Tools plug-in. Did we mention it’s free? . We write instructions for the most common diversion used in using version used system version used by developing ers: Windows. Users of Linux or Mac may need to translate some keyboard commands, paths, and installation procedures. . We focus on the most recent Android platform versions available on devices throughout the world: Android 1.6 and beyond. Yes, man devices still run Android 1.6 and may never reach 2.0 and beyond, so we take a platform version-neutral approach to Android development, enabling you to target the most, if not all, devices currently in existence, as well as those of the future. If you haven’t installed the development tools needed to develop Android applications or the Android SDK and tools yet then do so at this time.

The Best Video Games of 2022 (So Far)

2022-04-25T02:50:00.000-07:00

The first few months of a new year are always lousy with new video games. Developers who can’t meet the deadline for the holiday season often cut bait and shunt the fruits of their labor into January or February to buy crucial time for some extra polish. Still, I don’t think I’ve seen anything quite like the winter of 2022. The COVID bottleneck is loosening up, studios are operating at full capacity, and suddenly Namco and Sony are somehow releasing two of the biggest games on their respective dockets in the same week, long before the prime real estate of autumn. To follow the gaming industry is to constantly contend with an overflowing backlog lingering in your Steam library, but rarely has it gotten this dire this quickly. That’s a good problem to have, obviously. I much prefer our current predicament to the challenges of 2021, when the release schedule dried up entirely. Here are some early favorites for what’s already shaping up to be a marquee year in gaming.

Weird West (PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One)
Weird West comes from WolfEye Studio, a development team staffed with Arkane (Dishonored, Deathloop) veterans, and to nobody’s surprise, it has brought one of its trademark, eternally cursed realms to the American frontier. Bounty hunters, cultists, and the chittering undead are afoot as you wrest control of several misbegotten characters out for revenge. This is a top-down, tactical shoot-out in which the playing field is wide open. Nothing is taken for granted. See that chimney on the roof of the bank you’re trying to rob? Find a way up there, and you might discover you can shinny down the hatch to avoid a deadly firefight. Wolfe believes that gamers should be allowed to touch the worlds they explore, and Weird West is the ideal proof of concept for that philosophy.
Ghostwriter: Tokyo (PlayStation 5, Windows PC)

Evil Within series, but Ghostwire: Tokyo is the first time the developer has actually orbited greatness. It has left American suburbia behind in favor of an eldritch, rain-slicked Tokyo, haunted by every vengeful spirit in the Japanese legendarium. A ghostwriter can be dragged down by its grind at times, but I’ve remained captivated by its silky first-person animation and vivid enemy design as well as the resonant hometown pride Tango takes in its capital city. This is a game in which you will banish demons before stopping into an ersatz 7-Eleven for some health-restoring mochi. It’s Japan in the midst of an apocalypse, presented as honestly as possible.

We are living in a golden age of abstruse, elliptical video games when Elden Ring has sold 12 million copies, but FromSoftware’s indomitable opacity has nothing on Tunic — a top-down Zelda-ish adventure that provides the player with no helpful exposition whatsoever. Dialogue is encoded in strange hieroglyphics, objective markers are missing, and the puzzles are almost impossible to parse. Your only salvation? A tattered in-game instruction manual, akin to the paperback guidance you’d find in cardboard Mega Man boxes in the late ’80s, scattered about the world. Tunic wants to invoke the wondrous confusion of the gaming of yore, when we slapped an anonymous cartridge into a Super Nintendo before we even knew how to read, relying on our intuition to get by. Designer Andrew Shouldice trusts us to take the plunge. Once you’re in, you’ll realize that the water isn’t so cold after all.

Latest News in the Russia-Ukraine War

2022-04-25T02:25:00.004-07:00

Latest News in the Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday, according to a Ukrainian official, in the highest-level U.S. visit yet to the war-torn country.

During the meeting, which the U.S. hasn’t confirmed, the Ukrainian leader is expected to discuss military assistance as Russian forces build-up for an offensive in the east of the country.
Ukraine’s southern operational command said its forces had recaptured eight settlements in the southern region of Kherson, most of which are occupied by Moscow.
Mr. Zelensky said he would halt all negotiations with Russian officials if Moscow follows through on alleged plans to conduct a referendum next month on establishing a “Kherson People’s Republic” along the lines of the Donetsk and Luhansk statelets in the east.

Russia: Moscow will be the first stop this week for U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, who will then visit Kyiv. Moscow rejected his appeal for a four-day truce during the Orthodox Holy Week, which characterized it as a ruse to allow Ukraine’s military to rest and regroup.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces had destroyed a gunpowder-and-explosives factory in Pavlohrad, a city near the eastern Donbas area, and four weapons depots in the northern Kharkiv region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an Easter message posted to the Kremlin website on Sunday, thanked the Russian Orthodox Church for its assistance to those who need care and support “in our difficult time.”

No foreign conspiracy: Pakistan dismisses Imran Khan's claim

2022-04-23T22:30:00.000-07:00

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has increased Imran Khan's security in his rallies. The interior ministry has sent letters to all four provinces asking them to ensure foolproof security for Imran Khan, the Pakistani media reported.

The National Security Committee of the Pakistan cabinet on Friday dismissed former prime minister Imran Khan's claim that there was a foreign conspiracy to topple his government. Friday's meeting was chaired by prime minister Shehbaz Sharif. Ahead of the no-confidence vote in the Pakistan National Assembly which his party lost leading to his ouster, Imran Khan claimed to have received inputs from the former ambassador to the United States saying that the US was not happy with Imran Khan, particularly after he visits Moscow amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

The content of the telegram was again discussed at Friday's meeting and it was concluded that there was no evidence of foreign conspiracy. "The NSC was again informed by the premier security agencies that they have found no evidence of any conspiracy," the statement said, adding that the meeting concluded that "there has been no foreign conspiracy".

Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered tight security for Imran Khan in his public rallies that he has been addressing since his ouster from the government. Apart from the foreign conspiracy, Imran Khan and his party leaders claimed a threat to his life as well.

Imran Khan claimed to have received a cable from former Pakistan's ambassador to US Asad Majeed Khan who was present at Friday's meeting. While the then ambassador indeed sent a cable to Pakistan about an alleged conversation that took place between him and US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu, it is believed that the conversation took place at the farewell lunch of Majeed and did not carry the tone of the threat that Imran Khan claimed.

How to make money from online marketing

2022-04-22T23:23:00.000-07:00

How to make money from online marketing?

Making money from online marketing is not as difficult as it may seem at first. There are several ways to do it, and with a little effort, you can start seeing some real results.

One of the easiest ways to make money from online marketing is to start a blog. You can use your blog to promote affiliate products, sell advertising, or even sell your own products. If you have a knack for writing, then a blog can be a great way to make money from online marketing.

Another way to make money from online marketing is to become an affiliate for a company. As an affiliate, you will earn a commission on every sale that you refer to the company. This can be a great way to make a full-time income, or even a part-time income, from online marketing.

Finally, you can also make money from online marketing by creating your own products. If you have a unique product or service that you think people would be interested in, then you can easily earn from your blog site. But, you must be consistent and regular to
earn online.

Best iPhone for 2022: Which of Apple's 8 Phones is Right for You?

2022-04-21T22:57:00.004-07:00

Apple's iPhone lineup used to be rather limited and simple. When Steve Jobs announced the original iPhone over 14 years ago, there was just one model and it was only available on AT&. So, if you wanted an iPhone, the only decision you had in 2007 was whether you wanted 4 or 8GB of storage.

Much has changed in the past decade and a half. You can find an iPhone to fit into any budget and meet anything you need your smartphone to do. When Apple released four new iPhone 13 models in 2021, we were impressed by the upgrades. The phones had new cameras, more stage-struck, bigger batterie , and brighter screens.

That doesn't mean they are the best iPhone options for everyone, though. Apple currently has a total of eight iPhone variants on the market right now, with prices ranging from $429 for the iPhone SE to $1,599 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max, when configured with the maximum 1TB of storage. The best iPhone for you will be one that has the technology you'll use and one that's offered at a price in your comfort zone.

We've broken down all the models on the market so you can decide on the best iPhone to suit your needs. Miss the home button? Then check out the iPhone SE. Like the iPhone 13 design, but not its price? Consider last year's iPhone 12 and 12 Mini. Want a small phone with a goo, battery life? Then the iPhone 13 Mini is a must. And what about the two-year-old iPhone 11, is it still worth it? In short, yes.

CURRENT IPHONES, COMPARED

Model	Starting price	Screen size	No. of rear cameras	CPU	Release date
iPhone SE	$429	4.7 inches	1	A15 Bionic	March 2022
iPhone 11	$499	6.1 inches	2	A13 Bionic	September 2019
iPhone 12 Mini	$599	5.4 inches	2	A14 Bionic	November 2020
iPhone 12	$699	6.1 inches	2	A14 Bionic	October 2020
iPhone 13 Mini	$699	5.4 inches	2	A15 Bionic	September 2021
iPhone 13	$799	6.1 inches	2	A15 Bionic	September 2021
iPhone 13 Pro	$999	6.1 inches	3	A15 Bionic	September 2021
iPhone 13 Pro Max	$1,099	6.7 inches	3	A15 Bionic	September 2021

To complicate your decision, some iPhones have two cameras, others have three and still, others have four (including the front-facing selfie camera). There's also the fact that nearly every current iPhone model has Face ID except one: the iPhone SE. Having a lot of options isn't bad, but can feel overwhelming when buying a new iPhone.

To help you figure out which is the best iPhone for you, I thoroughly reviewed and tested each one on this list, from their batteries to camera performance. I included current iPhone prices, though iPhone deals happen, so don't assume your only option is paying full price. Also, this list is based on current models that Apple sells. If you're shopping around, you might notice that carriers and third-party sellers offer discontinued models, like the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max.

Also, if you're looking for an Android phone or another smartphone outside of Apple's offerings, read our guide to help find the best phone for your needs.

iPhone 13

Best iPhone for most people

The $829 iPhone 13 is a solid upgrade and refinement to last year's iPhone 12. Some will be disappointed because it's not radically different from previous models, but that's actually part of the charm. Familiarity has been one of the keys to Apple's success with the iPhone. The iPhone 13 has a nearly identical squared-off design as the iPhone 12. It supports 5G and MagSafe charging.

It comes with new cameras on par with the ones from last year's top-of-the-line iPhone 12 Pro Max. It also gets a larger battery which in our tests lasted 4.5 hours more on a single charge than the iPhone 12.

Add in the A15 Bionic chip, a new Cinematic mode which is basically a video version of Portrait mode and iOS 15 and you have an excellent phone. The iPhone 13 earned a CNET Editors' Choice Award. Also, if you activate it on a carrier, Apple drops the price to $799.

The best DSLR Cameras in 2022

2022-04-21T22:40:00.002-07:00

The best DSLRs have really stood the test of time. Mirrorless cameras may have taken the camera market by storm, but the classic DSLR design still has an awful lot going for it, including a strong, chunky build, value for money, and a range of lenses that mirrorless cameras have yet to match. We've used every DSLR made, and these are the ones that we rate the highest.

The best DSLRs even include some modern mirrorless features such as 4K video, on-sensor phase-detect autofocus, and effective live view modes. Early in 2020, Nikon released the Nikon D780, which is capable of 4K 30p video recording and Canon released the Canon EOS 90D in 2019, which incorporates the vari-angle screen and Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus technology also used in Canon's morals cameras.

We have an article on DSLRs vs mirrorless cameras that spells out all the technical and practical differences, and while mirrorless cameras do have very clear advantages in some respects, it's by no means one-sided.

Even older DSLRs like the Nikon D850 or the Canon EOS 5D IV have proved their long-term value. DSLRs are also an affordable way of making the jump from a camera phone or a point-and-shoot compact camera. The Nikon D3500 or the Canon EOS Rebel T100 / EOS 4000D are great beginner cameras and even though they don't have all the features of more advanced models, they'll get you started doing 'proper' photography without breaking the bank.

Another big advantage of investing in a DSLR over a mirrorless camera is that you've got years' worth of lenses to choose from. For more on this, check out our guide to the best camera lenses to buy.

So here we've rounded up the best DSLR camera for you to peruse below. We start off with affordable and easy-to-use beginner cameras and work up to fully-fledged professional models.

The best DSLRs in 2022

1. Nikon D3500

We admit the D3500 is basic, but you only have to use it to appreciate its simplicity, quality, and charm

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: DSLR

Sensor: APS-C

Megapixels: 24.2MP

Lens mount: Nikon F (DX)

Screen: 3in, 921,000 dots

Max burst speed 5fps

Max video resolution: 1080p (Full HD)

User level: Beginner

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2020-02-01T05:11:00.000-08:00

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They are a great way to get past the objection barrier that most of your prospects may have. By using quizzes and surveys, you’ll entice traffic to lower their guard, connect with you on a deeper level, and you can follow up with an offer immediately for profit!

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Every way that you can sell your knowledge has been included with CoachZippy. From funnels, landing pages, email marketing, membership websites, and more. Bring all of your knowledge together into one beautiful online sire with just a few clicks.

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See a list of all the people who have purchased anything from you and easily filter by product to see who has purchased what.

Comments Moderation

See all the comments your users have posted in one centralized location. Reply to your users right on the same screen to make it easy to converse with your customers.

Funnels / Pipelines

Funnels are all the rage today, but you need flexibility in your funnels and pipelines that most software doesn’t have.

With CoachZippy, you’ll have all the funnel power you need so you can truly generate a ton of profit with total automation!

Online Business Tools

Every tool you’ll need to analyze every part of your business is included with CoachZippy. All it takes is a few clicks of your mouse to get an accurate view of how your business is performing and what you can do to improve.

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You can also use Stripe and Paypal with CoachZippy. Integration is seamless and this will allow you to save a ton of fees by bypassing various platforms and affiliate networks.

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Unlike some other platforms, CoachZippy NEVER will charge you a fee for any sales you make. The only fees you’ll have to pay are those of your merchant processor.

With CoachZippy, you’ll be able to keep most of your profits in your pocket.

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With this option, you’ll have one login to access all your products in the Mindware suite. Every single product you have access to will be all under one roof.

This way you don’t have to remember a ton of passwords. You can access what you need exactly when you need it.

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CoachZippy has included a blog feature right within so you can not only sell access to your courses, but integrate the blog to give value to your audience, bring in subscribers, and convert cold prospects into rabid fans.

Site Navigation

You are free to decide what links go in the header and footer of your site. You can also link to other pages or funnels within your site or connect to externally hosted pages.

Secure Video/Content Hosting

Upload your video content right to CoachZippy. Your customers will get flawless and speedy viewing on any device, anywhere, anytime, and you don’t need anything else besides CoachZippy.

Drip Content Management

Set your content to drip out to users on a schedule based on when they bought the product to increase retention and prevent overwhelm. They’ll automatically receive an email when new content is released to them.

Member Dashboard

Viewing an individual member lets you easily see which products they’ve purchased, their payment history, how many times they’ve logged in, and more.

You can also type notes here to record specific interactions with the member.

Announcements

Keep your customers informed about the product by posting announcements. These announcements will also be emailed to your customers to draw their attention back into the product.

Tagging

Segment your users on the basis of behavior with tagging, also bulk tag groups of members for a massive action or a marketing initiative.

Capture Leads

CoachZippy gives you two different ways to capture leads.

You can either connect your own autoresponder with CoachZippy or you can use CoachZippy directly to capture leads and store those leads inside of CoachZippy for mailing later.

Assessments & Certificates

Provide the pre-designed certificates to the classified students so as to appreciate their involvement and continue their engagement. All the certificates provide and fully customizable.

Bulk Users Import

Quickly add new members to your products by adding in a list of names and email addresses. If you choose, they will automatically receive a customizable welcome email.

Coupons & Promotions

Increase enrollments by creating preset -amount or percentage-off coupons with custom expiration day, date and time. Apply coupons either to all or on individual chosen lectures or courses.

Checkout Page Templates

CoachZippy includes checkout page templates for you inside. You don’t need to spend any time on design and getting pixels perfect. Just select a template, edit it with your details, customize your colors and voila!

Advanced Search Option

The search bar provides the global search option to look for any particular course, lecture or any other functionality in your entire site.

Data Ownership

Own and control all of the content and student data from your CoachZippy schools and courses. All the data and site content belong to the host and is free to modify at any point in time or delete the same.

Secured Payment Data

Every single page you’ll create in CoachZippy has ironclad security built-in. There are multiple layers of security and all data is as secure as Ft. Knox! This way you can take payments with total peace of mind.

SSL Enabled SubDomain

A 2048-bit SSL certificate keeps your students’ information secure during login and checkout.

Built-In Video Streaming

CoachZippy comes equipped with a built-in feature of Video Streaming. This lets you know how many people are actually viewing your content.

With analytics, you can easily request a report and review your viewership metrics.

20+ Apps Integration Support

CoachZippy integrates with all the common Autoresponders, Payment gateways you need. Also, it integrates with 1,500 other apps on Zapier — it’s the easiest way to automate your work

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GPRS/EDGE	Yes
Launch Announcement	2018, April
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Fm Radio	Yes
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Java	No
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion
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Watch Dogs 2 is an Action and Adventure game for PC published by Ubisoft in 2016. Start the journey of hacking as a young hacker! Watch Dogs 2 PC Game 2016 Overview: Group up with a young team of hackers as a young hacker who tries to do the biggest hack in history and monitor and manipulate citizens on a massive scale. Play as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Team up with Dedsec, a notorious group of hackers, to execute the biggest hack in history; take down ctOS 2.0, an invasive operating system being used by criminal masterminds to monitor and manipulate citizens on a massive scale. PUT YOUR EYES IN CTRL – Get the upper hand with Tobii Eye Tracking. Let your gaze aid you in weaponizing the “internet of things”, aim at enemies and take cover while you naturally explore the environment. Combine the extensive eye tracking feature set to pinpoint enemies, interact with your surroundings, locate shelter points, and rapidly select hackable targets. Let your vision lead the hacking of the city’s digital brain. FEATURES OF WATCH DOGS 2: Explore the dynamic open-world, full of gameplay possibilities Hack into every connected device and take control of the city infrastructure. Develop different skills to suit your playstyle, and upgrade your hacker tools – RC cars, Quadcopter drone, 3D printed weapons and much more. Stay seamlessly connected to your friends with a brand new co-op and adversarial multiplayer Watch Dogs experience...... The game offers us several ways of completing the missions as well as a multiplayer mode that includes collaborative activities or against other players. In this second part of Watch Dogs, you can play in two different modes: you can use your hacking skills and solve all your problems without killing anyone... or you can go for a more violent game mode in which spilling blood won't be an obstacle for your purposes. Depending on your game style, you'll develop certain skills or others. Everything you can see is totally hackable: city infrastructures, any device connected to a database, drones, cars, cranes, security robots... Hack your enemies or any pedestrian to come across to use him for your very own purposes causing unexpected chain reactions. If it's online, you can control it. The game is offered in three different editions and has been released for Windows PC, Xbox, and PS4, but isn't compatible with older consoles of the likes of PS3. Neither is there an APK for Android or an iOS version for iPhone:

35 Real Ways to Actually Make Money Online

2019-07-04T01:49:00.001-07:00

35 Real Ways to Actually Make Money Online

How many articles are there about making money online? Thousands? Millions? Enough? Probably. But there’s a problem. Too many of them are just sales pitches to convince you to sign up for some seminar, webinar, training session or some other way to become an online millionaire.

They really give online money making a bad name. But it is possible to make money online. I mean, the people selling all of those millionaire pitches are making money, right?

There are legitimate ways to make money online. The problem is that the real ways to make money aren’t “get rich quick” schemes. Most of them require a lot of work and sometimes a lot of dedication before seeing a return on your time. But if you really want to make money online, work from home or turn an idea into a business, you can do it. You can even earn money with apps if you don’t want to venture all the way to the computer. I’m going to tell you about all kinds of legitimate ways to make money online. Since we are talking about legitimate jobs, you’ve got to be…well, legitimate. And no, you don’t have to give everything up to have a fresh start. (Here’s the proof.) Many of these options are real jobs that require you to put in hours if you want to get paid. They also require real work. Here are some tips for actually getting the job: Take it seriously. Yes, you’re applying for an online job. Yes, you can do the work in your underwear, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a “real job”. You must treat it as such or they aren’t going to treat you as a serious candidate. You aren’t the only one who wants to work in their underwear. In fact, the competition online is likely higher than it is in your local area. Be professional. When you submit a résumé, don’t type it in ALL CAPS and please don’t avoid the caps lock like the plague. Know how to use it without looking incompetent. Write in complete sentences with proper grammar. Of course, there will be exceptions, but even with the exceptions, you must keep it professional. You’re building their view of you. Give some, but not all. Whether you’re providing writing samples, a photography portfolio or links to your work, give them enough examples to get the idea, but not so many that they don’t even know where to start. And while we’re on the topic, give them some of your background information, but don’t tell them your life story. Double check yourself, before you double wreck yourself. Make sure everything you send to a company, whether a résumé, an email or a portfolio, is good to go. Double check your grammar and wording, and for God’s sake use spell check! This is especially important when it comes to the company’s name. Don’t spell their name wrong and be sure to type it how they type it (e.g. Problogger, not Pro Blogger). Below are 35 ways to make money online organized into categories (with unique tips to make each way work): TABLE OF CONTENTS Websites That Pay Freelance Writing Sell Your Stuff Blogging Work-at-Home Companies Websites That Pay Let’s go ahead and get this out of the way. There are all kinds of websites that will pay you for various things, such as shopping, taking surveys or testing products. No, I’m not getting paid to promote any of these and no, these websites won’t make you a millionaire, but they are great for earning some extra cash. I’ll leave out the scams. Here are some legitimate websites that pay:

1. Swagbucks – Swagbucks is great for earning some extra cash. You can do a variety of things to make money, from taking surveys to using their search engine. You won’t get rich, but you will earn a few bucks. If you have the time to kill, you can spend it earning some extra cash, instead of surfing the web.

2. InboxDollars – InboxDollars is similar to Swagbucks since you’re going to be taking surveys, shopping, etc., so if you want to maximize your return, sign up with both websites. They also offer a search engine that pays you (like Swagbucks) and you get $5 just for signing up. I won’t continue to list survey sites one after another down the list, but if you want to get paid to take surveys, also check out GlobalTestMarket, E-Poll Surveys, and Survey Club.

3. Project Payday – Project Payday is one of those sites that has testimonials of people who have earned thousands of dollars by getting paid to get trial offers. I’m not saying you’ll earn thousands, but it is legit and you can earn some extra cash. They assume that by paying you to do a free trial, you’ll either like the product and purchase it, or forget to cancel the trial and get charged for it. If you can keep track and cancel before you get charged (if you don’t want the product), then this is a great site for making some money.

4. User Testing – User Testing pays $10 a pop for testing websites. A test usually takes about 15-20 minutes. The purpose is for a website owner to watch someone, who is new to their site, try to navigate it. The value that the site owner gets by watching an actual user experience is worth a ton, but $10 isn’t a bad pay-out.

5. Fiverr – Fiverr is a great place to make a few bucks or spend a few bucks if you need some of the services people offer. Basically, everything is $5. You either pay $5 or charge $5. They call them “gigs.” You can offer your services however you choose. If you sell art and you’re fine selling pieces for $5 each, that’s a gig. If you’re a graphic designer and you want to offer your services for $10/hour, simply offer a 30-minute gig. If they need two hours of graphic design, they pay you $20, or $10/hour by buying four gigs.

6. IZEA – IZEA works in addition to a blog or on its own. You get paid to blog, tweet, take photos and take videos. The pay is mostly based on your following, so if you want to make money with your tweets, you’ll need to grow your Twitter following. Likewise, if you want to make money with blogs, you’ll need substantial blog traffic (more on blogging below). Freelance Writing Freelance writing is one of the most popular ways to earn money online. Many successful freelancers can earn an average of 50 cents to a dollar per word. Some are earning twice that! Of course, it doesn’t start out like that. You’ve got to build your portfolio and your résumé, blah blah blah. If you’re interested in writing, I’m sure you know this. If you’re not interested in writing, I wouldn’t recommend traveling down this road just for the money. It takes dedication and time, though it can be highly profitable if it’s what you love. Assuming it is what you love, let’s talk about making money with it. Before you decide to start reaching out to all of these freelance writing companies, you need to have a web presence. You need a blog (in my humble blogger opinion, of course). Or you could just have an online portfolio. Even a LinkedIn profile works to get started. When you’re ready to start, here are 150 resources to help you write better, faster and more persuasively. If that’s intimidating, just start with these 50 resources. Now for what you’ve all been waiting for; once you’re ready to actually start making money, here are 10 websites you can start with.

7. Listverse – Listverse pays $100 for each accepted post. The article must be a list, it must be at least 1,500 words and you must include at least 10 things. Other than that, you can get pretty creative with it.

8. TopTenz – TopTenz pays $50 for each accepted post. Again, the article has to be in a list format and it must be at least 1,500 words, with few exceptions. They post often so your chances of getting accepted are fairly high.

9. A List Apart – A List Apart pays $200 for each accepted post. They’re not first on the list, because they tend to publish fewer articles, which means you have a smaller chance of getting accepted. Same guidelines as above, 1,500-word minimum.
10. International Living – International Living pays $75 for each accepted post. They are mostly looking for travel experiences from countries you have visited. For this site, it’s more about your experience than your writing ability.

11. FundsforWriters – FundsforWriters pays $50 for each accepted post. They are looking for articles about writing and making money with it. They only accept articles between 500-600 words, but they want you to make each word count.

12. Uxbooth – Uxbooth pays $100 for each accepted post. They do tend to take four to eight weeks to accept and post articles, so don’t count on this being a quick money maker. They take so long because they pair with editors to only publish amazing content.

13. iWriter – iWriter pays up to $15 for each accepted post. That may seem small, but they aren’t as strict as many of the others above and they also allow you to pick exactly what you write. You can write as many or as few articles as you want.

14. Textbroker – Textbroker pays up to five cents per word if you’re a 5-star writer. You’ll start by submitting a short sample article and you will most likely start as a 3-star writer, but you can work your way up by writing more and writing great content.

15. Matador Network – Matador Network pays up to $60 for each accepted post, but standard pay is around $20-$25. They don’t really focus on a minimum word count, but they have a maximum count of 1,500 words.

16. The Penny Hoarder – The Penny Hoarder pays up to $800 (rarely), depending upon the number of page views you receive. The pay starts at $100 for 50,000 page views, so this isn’t a guaranteed paid article, but it can potentially be highly rewarding. There’s no doubt that you can make money with freelance writing, but it’s a process. Once you start building your portfolio and your writing skills, you can start making some serious money. If you’re not an experienced writer, expect to put some time in before you really start to see some dough. Sell Your Stuff Ever since the idea of online auctions came into existence, the online selling market has been on the rise. Many are interested but don’t know how to get started. There are still all kinds of ways to make money by selling online, whether you’re selling what you already have or buying and selling like a store. Before we get started, here are a few general tips when selling anything online: Get a PayPal account. If you don’t have a PayPal account, you’ll want to get one if you’re doing business online. It’s the standard in online business for receiving payment and paying others. Take good pictures. Some of the options below don’t require you to actually take the picture and sell the product, but for the ones that do, make sure you take a clear picture that makes your product stand out from the others. If you’re going to be taking a lot of pictures, set up a small “studio-like” area in your home with a backdrop and proper lighting to really make your pictures come across as professional. And of course, you’ll want a good camera too. Be honest. If you’re selling used items, be honest about every dent, scratch, blemish, etc.. This will reduce many issues you could run into and keep your reviews positive. Do good business. Plain and simple. Whether you’re selling on a small site or opening an online store, your customer service matters. You’ll want to get those positive reviews and make a good name for yourself. Respond to questions, concerns, and complaints. Offer a guarantee if available. Follow those guidelines and you will do well in online sales.

When you’re ready to start selling, here’s where you go: 17. Amazon – Have you heard of FBA? It stands for “Fulfilled by Amazon” and it’s getting pretty popular. Basically, you buy products (in bulk is best) and ship them to Amazon for them to store. When your products sell, Amazon packs them up, ships them out and sends you the money (after taking their cut). There are people making a full-time living from FBA, while others just do it for some extra money.

18. CraigsList – Some things don’t ship very well. Other things may make you feel uncomfortable to sell to someone across the country. Anytime you’re selling a large item or something you just don’t want to ship, Craigslist is a great place to go. It’s simple to list your item (again, take good pictures!). If you don’t like the idea of putting your phone number out there, the interested individual can send you a message to your inbox without even getting your email address. Photo credit: Source

19. eBay – Of course you can’t read an article about making money online that doesn’t mention eBay. You can start an eBay store and get serious about it or you can just sell some stuff to declutter your home. Either way, I’ve made my fair share from selling on eBay and it’s still a popular way to earn money. If you decide to start an actual eBay store, you’ll want to find a drop-ship business like Doba that will store and ship items straight to your customers so you don’t have to deal with an inventory.

20. Etsy – If you like to create arts and crafts, you can sell them on Etsy. It’s completely free to open an Etsy store. You simply sign up, post pictures of your creations and starting selling. You can choose your payment option, but PayPal is generally the easiest. Etsy makes it easy to sell and keep track of your inventory. There is a small listing fee and they take 3.5% of every sale you make.

21. Facebook – Facebook swap shops are great for selling things locally. It’s like CraigsList, but a little easier. You simply search for swap shops in your area and ask to join the group. Once you’re in, take a picture of the item, write a quick description with the price and post it. It doesn’t get much easier than that. You can generally expect to get about what you would get at a yard sale, maybe a little more. Blogging Hey look, an article about making money online that doesn’t mention blogging. . . oh, wait, here it is. First off, I’m a blogger so it seems wrong not to mention it, but more importantly, it’s a legitimate way to make money. It’s quite possibly the least straight-forward way on this list, but it’s very doable and it’s also quite possibly the most fun way on this list. I love blogging and I know hundreds of bloggers who feel the same. So let’s talk about making money blogging and what it really means. Blogging is something that requires patience, persistence and discipline. It may mean writing everyday for over a year before you really start to see any money from it. There are exceptions to the rule, but from my dealings with other bloggers, it seems to be pretty common to spend one or even two years building your blog, your brand, and your authority, before making any serious amount of money. Some people argue that you can make money without a lot of traffic and while that is true in some circumstances, you will generally need a lot of website traffic to start earning from a blog and that takes a while.

Once you’ve reached that point, here are the primary ways to monetize your blog and start earning: 22. Advertising – This is definitely the most old-school way of earning money with a blog. It’s also starting to become the least common way. You can sell advertising spots directly on your site or you can sign up with a company like Google AdSense or Media.net. Either way, you won’t see a whole lot of money from ads until your views are well into the thousands each day.

23. Affiliates – There are many affiliate networks, such as FlexOffers and CJ Affiliate that allow you to promote other people’s products and services. You simply put a link or a banner on your page and then you get a percentage if someone clicks through and buys the product/service. You’ll want to select products that are specifically within your blog’s category. This is an effective way to earn money once you have the traffic coming to your blog.

24. Membership – Many people have created a paid membership area on their blog. This is typically for exclusive content that you can only access in the “member’s area.” If you have a really great idea on what to include, this can be a great idea. You’ll have to create something that can’t easily be accessed around the web.

25. Products – You can create your own product, such as an ebook or computer software. You would then use your blog as a promotion tool to get people to buy your product. As long as you create a legitimate product with a whole lot of value, you should be able to get some buyers, but like everything else with a blog, you’ll need the traffic to get the sells.

26. Services – You can offer a paid service, such as life coaching, blog coaching, goal setting or financial planning. Just be sure to investigate all the legal implications and make sure you’re not claiming to be a professional if you’re not one. With a service like this, you’re basically using your blog to sell yourself. You’ll need to convince people that you’re worth buying and then be able to back up your claims once they purchase your service.

27. Sponsored/paid posts – Many blogs publish sponsored and paid posts. Sponsored posts are basically just posts about a specific brand, product or service. A company will pay you to publish an article about it. It’s similar to other paid posts as well. You're basically selling the spot for the article on your site. If you decide to take this route, you’ll want to build your traffic before you will get many offers.

28. Subscription – If you think of something valuable (newsletter, online magazine, etc.) that you can consistently offer on a certain basis (weekly, monthly, etc.), you may want to offer a subscription service. This could be a fee charged each time your product is sent out or on a monthly basis. Either way, this has to be something that your customers can only get by subscribing to your website.

29. Videos – This could be an entire section on its own. Many people have made money by creating YouTube videos. Evan of EvanTube is a kid and he has made millions by creating reviews of products that other kids his age would use. It’s not easy to get views into the millions, but once you do, you’ll start seeing some cash come in. Many bloggers have completely turned to videos to get their point across by starting a video blog. If you’re truly interested in becoming a blogger, start by looking through the archives of ProBlogger, Copyblogger and Boost Blog Traffic. Then go read through all the free guides over at Quick Sprout. It may take you a year to complete those tasks alone, but it will be worth it. You’ll practically have an MBA in blogging. Work-at-Home Companies Finally, there are some companies that will hire you to work from the comfort of your own home. If you’re interested in working for someone else, while still making your own schedule and deciding where to work from, here are a few companies that will let you do just that:

30. CrowdSource – CrowdSource offers many types of jobs from “microtask” jobs to larger writing and editing jobs. You decide how much you work and you can do most of it right at your computer.

31. Demand Studios – Demand Studios is hiring all kinds of creative professionals, from writer to filmmakers. The pay isn’t amazing, but it’s competitive for a work-at-home job.

32. Fast Chart – Fast Chart allows you to work from home as a medical transcriptionist. There are some requirements and qualifications listed on the page, but if you meet them, you’ll make competitive pay for the industry. You’ll also be able to set your own schedule since you’ll be working from home.

33. Leap Force – Leap Force is one way that Google rates websites for search engine ranking. If you’re hired, you make decent money (usually over $11/hour), you set your own schedule and it can be pretty fun to view and rank websites.

34. Liveops – Liveops is a call center that allows you to work from home. Once you set up to take the calls, you can begin making a weekly schedule and working from home. The pay is generally close to $10/hour, but you can earn more with commissions.

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10 Windows 8 tips, tricks and hacks

2019-07-04T00:43:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Windows 8 tips, tricks, and hacks:

Whether you've installed Windows 8 yourself or bought a new PC with it, you're now faced with an unfamiliar operating system that at first glance seems more difficult to customize than earlier versions of Windows. What to do -- give up and simply use it as it came out of the box? Editor's Note Always check with your IT department before changing system settings or otherwise tweaking a company-owned machine. Certainly not. There are plenty of ways to tweak, hack and make Windows 8 do things you wouldn't think were possible. In this article, you'll see how to cobble together your own quick-and-dirty Start menu as well as customize the hidden Power User menu. I'll show you how to use so-called "God Mode," hack the lock screen and Start screen, master File Explorer and much more. So fire up Windows 8 and get ready to hear it cry "Uncle." [ Related: How to clean up your Windows 10 act ] Need help getting up to speed with Windows 8? See our Windows 8 cheat sheet, which shows you how to get around (including with keyboard shortcuts) and offers three quick tips for getting started with Windows 8. 1. Put "God Mode" in easy reach You wouldn't know it by looking at the Desktop or Start screen, but Windows 8 practically bristles with settings you can customize. The problem is that they're scattered throughout Windows 8, and it can be time-consuming to track them down individually. However, there is one way to find them all in one place: You can use what some people call "God Mode." While the term "God Mode" has a powerful ring to it, the truth is it's not a separate mode that you put Windows into. It's really a hidden folder that gives you fast access to many settings spread out across Windows 8. It's easy to put that folder right on the Desktop. [ Got a spare hour? Take this online course and learn how to install and configure Windows 10 with the options you need. ] First, make sure that you can view hidden files in File Explorer, the system navigation app that in earlier versions of Windows was called Windows Explorer. Run File Explorer, click the View tab and check the boxes next to "Hidden items" and "File name extensions" in the Ribbon at the top. Then right-click the Desktop and select New --> Folder. That creates a folder on the Desktop named "New folder." Rename the folder: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} GodMode iconThe GodMode folder on the Desktop. The folder icon changes, and it has the name GodMode. (Note that the "GodMode" text isn't what turns the folder into a special folder; instead, it's that long string of letters and numbers inside the curly brackets. You can use any text you want before the period just ahead of the opening bracket, and it still points to the same folder and everything works the same.) Double-click the icon, and you'll launch a folder filled with dozens of actions, tools, and tweaks, from "Change Automatic Maintenance settings" to "View update history." They're organized by category. Expand or shrink each category by clicking the small triangle next to it. Each category displays a number next to it, showing how many settings there are in it. the God Mode folder with options "God Mode" offers a plethora of settings and actions. Click to view larger image. To start any action or tweak, double-click it in the list. In some cases you'll follow a wizard, in other cases you'll need to fill in dialog boxes, and in yet other cases you'll be sent to the Control Panel or another Windows location to do the work. 2. Put a quick-and-dirty Start menu on the taskbar Particularly high on the list of things that annoy people about Windows 8 is the omission of the Desktop's Start menu. Microsoft did its best to stomp it to death -- but it didn't quite succeed. In the Windows 8 cheat sheet, I showed you how to use free or paid add-on programs to get the Start button and menu back. I don't want to use third-party software to get a Start menu, you can build your own quick-and-dirty one in no time. You won't get the full traditional Windows Start menu with the Search button, recently run apps, the Control Panel, your network and so on. Instead, you get a menu that lets you browse through applications and launch them. First make sure that you can view hidden files in File Explorer, as outlined in the tip above. Now right-click the Desktop's taskbar and select Toolbars --> New Toolbar. From the screen that appears, navigate to C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu where username is your account name, and click the Select Folder button. That will place a Start Menu toolbar on the far right of the taskbar. Click its double arrow to display a variety of folders (such as Programs and Computer) that you can browse through until you see the item you want; click it to launch it. start menu approximation Here's your quick-and-dirty Start menu. Click to view larger image. To make the Start Menu toolbar go away, right-click the taskbar and select Toolbars, then de-select the Start Menu listing. By the way, you may have noticed that when you right-click the taskbar and select Toolbars, there are other pre-built toolbars you can put on the taskbar. Here are your choices and what each does: Address: Adds a box on the Taskbar into which you type URLs. After you enter one, press Enter and you'll head to the site in Internet Explorer. Links: Displays your Internet Explorer favorites on the Taskbar. Touch Keyboard: Displays a keyboard icon on the Taskbar. Click it to display an onscreen keyboard. Desktop: Displays a list of every icon on your Desktop. It even displays some items that aren't visible on the Desktop, such as Homegroup. For any item with a subfolder beneath it (such as Homegroup and Network), you'll see an arrow next to it. Move your cursor to the arrow to see all of the subfolders beneath it. To turn off any toolbar, right-click the taskbar and choose Toolbars, then uncheck the toolbar. 3. Use and hack the Power User menu Microsoft giveth and Microsoft taketh away. In Windows 8 it took away the Start menu, but it also provided a very useful new tool: the Power User menu. Right-click in the lower-left corner of the Desktop (or press the Windows key + X) and up pops a text-based menu that gives you access to 16 tools, including a Run box, a command prompt, an administrative command prompt, the Device Manager and plenty of other useful power tools. Power User menu windows 8's new Power User menu. Most choices are self-explanatory, but not all. For example, click "Programs and Features" and you get sent to a Control Panel applet that lets you uninstall Desktop programs, look at Windows updates you've installed and turn certain Windows features on or off. The Mobility Center sends you to an applet that lets you do things such as change your display brightness, screen orientation, presentation settings and so on. And in case you didn't realize that the Control Panel still existed, there's a link to that as well. Another nice thing about the Power User menu: It's hackable. You can delete items you don't want to appear there and add items you do want to appear there, such as programs you run frequently or even individual files. To do it, you'll first have to make sure that you can view hidden files in File Explorer, as outlined previously. Then go to C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX where username is your account name. You'll see three folders there: Group1, Group2, and Group3. Each has shortcuts to the apps that appear on the Power Menu. Group1 contains the Desktop; Group2 contains the Control Panel, File Explorer, Run, Search and Task Manager; and Group3 contains two for the Command Prompt (one of which is an Admin command prompt), Computer Management, Device Manager, Disk Management, Event Viewer, Power Options, Programs, and Features, System and Windows Mobility Center. shortcuts in WinX folder These shortcuts show up as menu items on the Power User menu. Click to view larger image. Look back at the Power User menu. Notice that there are three groups separated by two faint lines? They correspond to the folders in the WinX folder. The app in Group1 (Desktop) is at the bottom, then there's a line, then there are the apps in Group2, then there's a line, and then there are the apps in Group3. To edit the Power User menu, just make changes to the contents of the folders Group1, Group2 and Group3. Delete a shortcut and it vanishes from the menu; add a shortcut and it appears on the menu. Delete a shortcut as you would any other shortcut: Select it and press your Delete key. (When you delete a shortcut, the file it points to isn't deleted; only the shortcut goes away.) To add a shortcut, open the folder into which you want to place it, right-click on an empty spot, select New --> Shortcut, and follow the wizard that appears. After you've finished deleting shortcuts and adding new ones, sign out of Windows and then sign back in. Your new Power User menu will be waiting for you on your return. 4. Customize the lock screen When you boot up your PC or wake it from sleep, it heads right to Windows 8's lock screen. Along with a large image, the screen displays the time and date as well as notifications and status updates from certain apps -- email, social networks, calendar and more. It provides a quick rundown on things you might be interested in seeing without having to sign into Windows 8. Just wake up your Windows 8 device and the info is there, waiting for you on the lock screen. By default, the lock screen shows notifications from the Messaging, Mail, Calendar and Weather apps. But maybe you'd like to see Twitter updates or info from another app, or you'd like to change the image. You can easily customize all that. The place to go to do it is the Lock screen settings screen. To get there, press the Windows key + C to display the Charms bar, and then select the Settings icon. Click "Change PC settings" at the bottom of the Settings pane. The "PC settings" screen appears. Under Personalize, choose "Lock screen." You'll see your lock screen image at the top of the screen. Just beneath the image are other images you can use. Click one to make it the new lock screen image. To find other images you can use for the lock screen, click the Browse button and browse through your pictures. Select the one you want to use and click the "Choose picture" button to make it your new lock screen image. lock screen settings screen Here's command central for changing your lock screen settings, starting with the image. Click to view larger image. Just below the image on the Lock screen settings screen is the "Lock screen apps" section. Here you'll find icons for the apps that automatically display notifications and updates on your lock screen. changing lock screen appsClick a plus sign and choose an app to display alerts and notifications on the lock screen. Over to the right of them are several plus signs. Click a plus sign and you'll see a list of apps that can display notifications and updates. Pick one and it will display alerts and other information on the lock screen. Note that when you click a plus sign, you'll see both the apps that are already displaying notifications and alerts on your lock screen as well as those that aren't currently doing so. If you choose one that already displays its notifications on the Start screen, nothing new happens -- the app still displays notifications, with no change. To stop an app from displaying notifications, click it and then click "Don't show quick status here." Underneath that section is one that's a little more baffling: "Choose an app to display detailed status." The app in this section displays more information on the lock screen than other apps. lock screen with detailed calendar info here's the Lock screen showing detailed information from the Calendar app. Only the Calendar app and the Weather app can show this kind of detailed information, and only one at a time. To change from one to the other, click the icon that's there and select the other icon. From then on, that app will show its detailed status. If you want neither app to show detailed status, click the icon and select "Don't show detailed status on the lock screen." Neither app shows detailed information, and the icon changes to a plus sign. If you want to reinstate detailed weather or calendar information, click the plus sign and select either app.

How to use iCloud with Windows

2019-07-03T05:43:00.000-07:00

How to use iCloud with Windows

If you have an Apple ID, you can use iCloud with

Windows.

If you have an Apple ID, you can use iCloud with Windows, which means you can access your email, photos and other data from your PC – useful when you’re at your desk or traveling without an Apple device, or if you are inside Boot Camp on your Mac. How to use iCloud with Windows There are two ways to use iCloud with Windows. The most straightforward is to access your iCloud account from your web browser, but for deeper compatibility with your Windows system, you should download and install Apple’s iCloud for Windows software on your PC. The difference between these two approaches is that while you can access your iCloud data via a browser, none of the data on your Windows system will sync. In other words, if you want photos, documents, and bookmarks from your PC to update automatically across all your Apple devices, you’ll want to use iCloud for Windows. [ Further reading: 5 top ways to run Windows on a Mac ] How do I access iCloud using a browser? Navigate to iCloud.com using your browser and log in using your Apple ID and password. Any active Reminders will appear at the top of the iCloud main page, where you’ll also find links to open: Mail Contacts Calendar Photos iCloud Drive Notes Reminders Find iPhone iCloud Settings You’ll also find a variety of apps, including fully functional online versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, the Find My Friends tool and News Publisher (if you have enabled that app). You can also achieve some useful tasks using iCloud through your browser, such as creating rules to help improve email management across all your systems. [ Get certified as an Apple Technical Coordinator with this seven-part online course from PluralSight. ] This is a good way to access your digital data when you travel, as you can log in to your account from almost any computer. If you want your data to sync with a PC, you’ll need to follow the instructions below. How to set up iCloud for Windows Apple’s iCloud for Windows software should install automatically once downloaded. If it does not, open File Explorer, launch iCloud Setup and restart your PC. Once the computer boots up, check that iCloud for Windows is open – it should be, but if it isn’t, you’ll open it via your Start menu. What are the system requirements? iCloud for Windows requires that you are running Windows 10, have iCoud for Windows 7 installed, iTunes 12.7, Outlook 2010-2016 and a web browser (Microsoft Edge, Firefox 45 or later, Chrome 54 or later). Some iCloud services will work with slightly older versions of Windows, as detailed here. [ Also read: 5 clever little iCloud tips you’ll probably use ] Once the software is installed and open, you’ll be asked to enter your Apple ID to sign into iCloud, and you’ll then need to choose which iCloud features you want to use: iCloud Drive, Photos, Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks, and Bookmarks. Here is how to use each of these features: How do Photos work? When enabled, iCloud for Windows creates an iCloud Photos folder in File Explorer. Any images of videos you add to this folder will then be synced across all the devices you own that logged into this Apple ID. You can share galleries of images using iCloud Photo Sharing. How does iCloud Drive work? If you already use iCloud Drive you’ll be familiar with what it does. If not, then the easiest way to understand the feature is as online storage for all the files and projects you are working on. Anything you save into any folder of the iCloud Drive will sync across all your Apple ID devices (it’s very like Dropbox in this). You will also be able to access items saved to iCloud Drive on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad within this folder on your PC. Fully searchable, the service also lets you share your files with others. Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks, and Bookmarks The final selection of iCloud items you can access using Windows. Once you enable this all your iCloud mail (typically sent to yourname@icloud.com) will be made available in the folder pane on Outlook. You’ll also find all your other calendaring data there, and bookmarks will be made available through your browser. Everything else If you have any problems with these features, please refer to Apple’s extensive Support pages that should help you resolve them. (Don’t forget, you won’t receive an email if you failed to create an iCloud email address when setting up your Apple ID). There are some iCloud services that just don’t work on Windows: Find My iPhone, Back to My Mac, Backup, Notes, and Reading List. All these require deeper OS integration, though in the case of Find My iPhone you will be able to track lost devices using iCloud in your browser. However, if you have valuable data that you want to sync between your Macs, iOS devices and Windows PC, iCloud for Windows should help – though that 5GB of storage Apple supplies remains miserly at best. 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