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Smart Technology Hacks For A Smarter You!

2016-07-26T03:59:00.001-07:00

Now days, digital world is full of life hacks or technology hacks. But, are you one of them who are wondering, what the heck is a hack? Hacks are basically smart tricks or game changing ideas which makes your life easier.

If, you want to know how to keep your phone cables from getting tangled or to fix your broken your keyboard, there is a hack for it. We have compiled some of the brilliant technology hacks, which you can use in everyday life and feel ‘Like a Boss’.

1. Extend battery life of your phone.

Do try this hack when your phone is running out of battery!

2. Dropped your phone in bathroom?

Placing your phone in rice to remove moisture from your phone is an old trick. Try this new one and share with others.

3. Annoyed with the tak-tak sound of broken leg of your keyboard? Fix it.

4. Make your laptop more efficient with this easy trick.

5. Keep your phones in zip pouches and connect it with Bluetooth headset.

Use the above trick only when urgent. Follow traffic rules & be safe.

6. Never throw those unused Velcro!

One of the no common sense tech hacks that makes your life easier.

7. A tiny spring can make your life easier.

Save your phones and chargers with a tiny spring & voila, you are sorted.

Hope these were useful. If you know other hacks, do share with us.

5 Ways You Can Make Every Day an Environment Day

2016-06-03T03:19:00.001-07:00

Planning to contribute for the upcoming Environment Day?

Err… Wait. Let us ask you a question, why this environment day only? Why not every environment day or how about making everyday an environment day?

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June every year to raise global awareness to protect environment and save planet earth.

But we think, every day is environment day. Here we are listing down some ideas which you can adopt in your life routine and make possible everyday an Environment Day.

A) Embrace Five R’s to Go Green:

Always think twice before making any purchase decision. Reduce the use of hazardous substances, a threat to environment.
Consider to Reuse, Recycle, Re-purpose and Repair before disposing out waste from your home.

B) Choose a smart alternative:

Replace your plastic or metallic packaging materials with recycled paper packaging. Say no to plastics.
Opt for refurbished /post-user/recycled electronics and gadgets; they are as good as new.

C) Plant more trees:

Always wanted to do a good deed? Plant a tree! Make it a lifestyle and pass this habit to your upcoming generation too.

D) Conserve Natural Resources:

Use energy efficient appliances to save electricity.
Try carpooling or shared taxi ride to save fuel. Travelling will be fun with chatting and riding with co-commuters.
Keep a check on your water faucets and assure they don’t leak.

E) Consume locally produced, fresh & organic food:

Food travels thousands of miles, before it reaches your plate resulting in consuming more fuel and polluting air particles in mid way. Also, pesticides and insecticides used in producing that food not only affect ecology but also your health.

Do remember, change begins at home. Dream green, act green and live green! Join GreenDust in making everyday an environment day and make this world a safe place to live.

Why buy refurbished?

2015-12-07T21:40:00.005-08:00

You know it’s supposed to mean more bang for your buck, but for some, the term “refurbished” stirs up more questions than confidence: “Am I buying someone’s hand-me-down computer with a few new parts thrown in?” “Will the software on my remanufactured desktop be out-of-date?” “Are the ink cartridges of a refurbished printer less than full?”

Fortunately, these and other common questions about remanufactured products are easily answered, allowing you to make the smartest buy for your technology needs. In this article, we’ll discuss what refurbished products really are, where they come from, how to buy them, and why refurbished is sometimes the best choice.

What is “refurbished”?

At HP, a refurbished solution is offered on just about all product lines: printers, notebooks, desktops, servers, and more. They are products that have been returned to HP for a variety of reasons and then put through a rigorous re-manufacturing process.

Where do refurbished products come from?

HP refurbished business products can originate from a variety of sources, including:

– Customer returns and cancelled orders – Fully-functional products that leave the HP warehouse and therefore can no longer be sold as new.
– Damaged products – Products returned because of cosmetic flaws or damage during shipping.
– Overstocks – Items that are returned by the seller to make room for newer product lines.
– Demonstration – Products have been used as HP demos.

Depending on the product line, most refurbished equipment starts to show up in HP’s re marketed inventory pool about 3-18 months after their introduction date. For instance, a desktop model that was originally entered the market over 12 months ago may be considered obsolete and not worth the cost to re manufacture, while a server could still provide a lot of value and ample performance 18 months after its initial launch.

How is a product re manufactured?

Every HP refurbished product is restored by HP to its original condition and performance. Each item is thoroughly tested, broken or defective parts are replaced, and then test results are re-verified.

All HP refurbished products are upgraded to meet current performance specifications. For example: ink cartridges in refurbished business printers are replaced with “full new” cartridges; and the latest software patches are added to computers..

What should I look for when I buy refurbished?

There are a number of things to keep in mind when you buy a refurbished business product. Here are a few tips:

Buy directly– Be sure your product was refurbished by the original manufacturer. Brokers looking to recoup losses may refurbish a product cheaply and resell it without an adequate warranty or policy.
Buying directly from HP or an authorized HP dealer ensures that your product has been remanufactured and tested to meet stringent HP standards.
Check the warranty– Does your seller guarantee the quality of its remanufactured products? Products remanufactured by HP are covered by HP.
Ask about return policies– If for any reason, you are unsatisfied with your refurbished product, the HP business outlet provides a return policy.
Act now– HP refurbished product inventory turns over quickly and the tried and true workhorses go first. Unlike new, if you miss out on a product you want, re-stocking or back-ordering is not an option.

source : http://www.hp.com/sbso/buspurchase_refurbished_whybuy.html?jumpid=ba_r329_hhoaffiliate&aid=38293&pbid=je6NUbpObpQ&aoid=35252&siteid=je6NUbpObpQ-aMt0Zt4Upy_ZfASOC0UONg

Organization for a Great Big GREEN World! Re-purpose your unwanted electronics and technology

2015-11-30T01:44:00.001-08:00

Going green is not just the “politically correct” thing to do these days – it’s the planet-saving, RIGHT thing to do. And it’s no exception in our home-planning and organization. In fact, there are tons of ways to get green in your organizational plans!

In the first in a series of “green organizing” articles, we’ve got the goods on how you can bring some ecology-friendly organizing to your home in the area of electronics and technology.

Here are some scary statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency (see www.epa.gov):

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, about 2.6 million tons of e-waste ended up in landfills in 2007 — while only 13.6% (408,000 tons) was recycled.

In 2007, Americans were holding 99 million TVs “in storage” — and had “discarded” nearly 27 million TVs; but only about 18 percent were recycled.

Between 2004 and 2007, the number of TVs that entered the waste stream increased by 14 percent.

With more than 100 million cell phones no longer in use in America, recycled the amount of energy saved would be enough to power approximately 24,000 U.S. households for one year.

On their website, the EPA share lots of handy information on the hows and whys of recycling and/or donating cell phones, computers, and TVs, including facts like:

Recycling helps the environment by saving energy and keeping usable materials out of landfills.

The precious metals, copper and plastics used in cell phones and PDAs require energy to mined, as does the manufacturing process. Recycling enables these materials to be turned into new products.

The re-use of computers contributes to communities by sharing valuable technology. Donating your old but still working computer to a school, charity, or non-profit is a good use of valuable materials – sharing the technology that is so necessary for education and communication.

Lead, copper, steel, and aluminum that can be recovered through recycling your old TV.

Recycling technology helps save and re-use natural resources and energy, and reduces the pollution that comes from mining and processing the resources that have to be taken out of the earth.

Enough said! Organizing is all about ridding yourself of unwanted or unusable items — but it’s also all of our responsibility to discover the best options for getting rid of things.

So here’s some tips to get you on road to “green organization”:

If you’re like most people, your last three computer screens are sitting in your garage. Not to mention the towers, the old toasters, out of date radios, and other unusableelectronic equipment. Or maybe you’ve just tossed it in the regular trash with hopes of not being found out (don’t feel bad, we’ve all been there). After all — you are a good green recycler of glass and plastic, right? (We’ll leave that there for now.)

In our wild and crazy e-world of e-phones, e-marketing, e-samples, e-games, e-computers, and e-everything, recycling takes a different form: it’s time to go eGREEN! And it’s not as hard as you might think. You’ll feel good about cleaning out those unused electronics in your home and garage — and “doing the right thing” …by giving a happy “push” to the BIG GREEN EARTH movement!

Check out the EPA’s site – the ultimate resource to check out when it comes to recycling those used, unwanted, or semi-or-completely-nonfunctioning electronics:

http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm#localThis excellent EPA site offers so many alternatives — including local, brand name, and online receivers of your unwanted electronic. And much of what you turn in gets recycled for some other use. Keep this site handy so when your next e-game bites the dust, you are ready to send it down the correct “green” brick road…

Just about everything you need to know is there, but just to make sure our GREEN gets GREENER, here are a few more sites you might find helpful.

http://www.simplesteps.org/home-garden/stuff/what-do-about-e-waste.

Learn more about where waste goes, the certifications to watch for, and thinking through what you do with your electronics.

http://www.recyclenow.com/how_is_it_recycled/index.html.
A great general site about recycling — great for teaching your children the basics!

Look for more info on our “big green earth” as we share the goods on kids toys and clothing, adult wear, home décor, party planning, holiday helpers, and so much more! Stay tuned in…and don’t forget to pass along our great information to your friends and families!

Paris Love is a Productivity and Organizational Consultant serving overextended professionals in rejuvenating their quality of life. Paris has written articles for NAPO News, Star Lee Magazine, Baldwin Parent, San Diego NAPO News, Organizing A to Z, BrownSKin Magazine, Online Organizing and Home Base Quarterly. Her most recent book, Fifty Tips to Get You Organized in Ten Minutes or Less, along with more information on her life’s work and business can be found at www.organizewithlove.com or by calling 770-722-2748.

source : http://hopeforwomenmag.com/uncategorized/organization-for-a-great-big-green-world-re-purpose-your-unwanted-electronics-and-technology

Go Refurb'd: Behind the scenes of a Refurbished Computer

2015-11-30T01:24:00.000-08:00

Refurbished devices are gaining popularity as lot of awareness is being created through media. As a result, there are a growing number of consumers - individuals, businesses and institutions - expressing their willingness to purchase refurbished devices. But ever wondered how a desktop or laptop is refurbished?

What exactly happens in the refurbishment process? This article is an attempt to help you understand the intricacies of PC refurbishment industry. The term 'refurbished' literally means to restore, renovate, or recondition, which implies PCs are restored to good working condition for reuse. PC refurbishment is done either by manufacturers themselves or by licensed refurbishers. Let us understand the different steps involved in PC refurbishment process.

1. Sourcing cores

A core is a laptop or desktop and its components that come into the assembly line of refurbishment. Wondering where do they come from? Here are the various channels from where refurbishers source the cores:

Asset Recovery: The biggest sourcing channel for refurbishers is by extending IT asset recovery services to larger business organizations and institutions. Asset recovery is a proven practice to unlock the remaining value of the IT capital assets and/or to stipulate with the local laws of solid waste management. Asset recovery is done in order to liquidate idle assets, redeploy the assets for internal purpose, unlocking the value from surplus assets or just disposing the assets as per the organizational 'asset purchase & management' policies.

Dead-On-Arrival: A certain percentage of computers arrive at retailers place in dead condition due to improper handling during transit or any other reason. As selling them is not an option, retailers return such DOA stocks to OEMs, who in turn may refurbish or sell them in secondary market through auctions.

Upgradation: Individual consumers dispose off their used laptops and desktops to upgrade to newer models to unlock the value which can partly fund to purchase their new device. Upgrades happen in two scenarios:

(a) When the consumer aspires to buy a new model which they dream of laying their hands on,
(b) Their existing device is thoroughly used and reaches a stage when it can be disposed off. Consumers dispose their devices through retailer-sponsored exchange programmes or sell to refurbishers directly through their online portals. Whichever the case, those devices find their way to refurbishing and recycling facilities.

Salvage of parts: Usable parts and components often come out as by products in a computer recycling plant. They can be capacitors, ICs, and RAM dims among others. Such components in working condition are very helpful to refurbishers in repairing cores.

2. Sanitization

Once the core enters the assembly line, it first goes through a sanitization process. This involves removal of stickers, cleaning the exteriors and panels with special chemicals to remove accumulated dust. On the inside, high pressure air is blown to remove dust accumulated in cooling ducts, cooling fan, processor, and on the inner walls of the casings.

3. Triage

Since all qualities of cores land in a refurbishing facility, every lot of cores undergoes the triage. It is the process of sorting and grading the cores based on the physical damage and the degree of functionality. Some may be in good working condition, while others need repairs and/or parts replacement. A small percentage may be in dead condition and could be sent to recycling facilities after salvaging useful parts from them.

Triaging eliminates unusable cores from the lot and segregates the usable ones according to their working condition. Cores are first examined for any major cosmetic and/or internal damage. Then cores are disassembled to identify damaged components (if any) like leaking capacitors, burnt-out ICs, damaged motherboards, etc. Then a complete diagnosis is performed on all critical components like battery, monitor, power supply, HDD and optical drive to understand their functioning.

4. Data wipe

Refurbishers make it mandatory to wipe out any existing data on the hard disks. A simple formatting is not sufficient to remove the data entirely, as data still stays on the hard disk after formatting. Hence, refurbishers use high level data erasing software to accomplish this task. Hard drives that are intended to be reused should be reformatted in accordance with the Guidelines for Media Sanitization published in the National Institute of Standards and Technology or similar standard. They ensure that no PC leaves their facility without the data wiping, which otherwise could damage the reputation of the refurbisher.

5. Repairs, replacement & reassembly

This is the most critical step of PC refurbishing. Cores that could be repaired call for small to medium repair works and replacement of parts. Hardware issues like loose connections, troubleshooting, and dry soldering are repaired and fixed, while missing/defective components are replaced and such parts may include RAM, graphic cards, capacitors, ICs and even hard disks in some cases. Once through with repairs and replacements, the core is reassembled and switched on to reset the BIOS to factory default settings.

6. Testing and quality control

A comprehensive testing of the refurbished PC is a must, as this step plays a crucial role in the improving the reputation of the refurbisher. Each PC is shaken to check for any rattling sounds indicating loosely held components or any small components/tools left inside by mistake. CPU, RAM and HDD are tested thoroughly to deliver optimum computing power. All the tests are logged, printed and attached to the respective devices. If any flags are raised during testing, the product is sent back to address the issues.

7. Cosmetic repairs

The devices going out of the refurbishing facility must also look good as far as possible. Used PCs usually come with scratches, blemishes, dents, etc. All such issues are addressed in this stage. Scratches and cosmetic blemishes are removed as far as possible and dents in metallic parts are restored to original-like condition. Cosmetic paint work is also carried out wherever necessary.

8. Software installation & licensing

Microsoft provides licensed Windows OS and MS Office at special prices for refurbished PCs. However, this licensing is available only through Microsoft registered refurbishers. This way customers buying from such refurbishers benefit from the authentic OS and software. Once the OS, tools like MS Office and all the updates are installed, licenses are activated making them genuine.

9. Packaging & shipping

Finally, the device is re-packaged under the brand of the refurbisher or private labeled for re-commerce service provider and shipped to market for re-sale. This approach ensures that refurbished computers are as good as new computers and get ready for another innings with another customer. Of course this industry is in need of sound business processes, industry standards, accreditations and benchmarks for quality, regulations by Government which may happen with the evolution of industry.

Save Energy, Save Planet!

By using a refurbished computer, customers extend their support in two things:
(a) reducing the huge carbon footprint in the manufacturing of new laptops and desktops,
(b) employment and livelihood to skilled and semi-skilled people, who could otherwise end up unemployed.

Today we tout about latest energy efficient computers that consume lesser power. But the reality is that a lot of energy is spent to produce such computers. Statistics indicate that the computer manufacturing industry is highly energy intensive, i.e. a lot of energy is consumed to produce computers. It takes about 6400 mega joules of energy and 260kg (573 pounds) of fossil fuels to produce one desktop computer.

About 227 to 270kg (500 to 595 pounds) of carbon dioxide is emitted in manufacturing one laptop computer. About 70 per cent of the energy a laptop consumes in its lifetime is used in producing it. These figures represent the ugly truth behind manufacturing new computers. One of the better ways to reduce this burden on the environment is to use refurbished computers and extend their useful life.

This knowledge series is sponsored by YNew (Microsoft Registered Refurbisher based out of Hyderabad), a pioneer in re-commerce solutions, striving to set benchmark for sale & service of refurbished computers while working closely with renowned refurbishers across India. You can visit their website to download a whitepaper on refurbished computing. The next article in this series will focus on how an organization can save capex and opex while buying refurbished desktops or laptops.

source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/go-refurbd-behind-the-scenes-of-a-refurbished-computer/articleshow/46176174.cms

7 myths & truths about Refurbished Computers

2015-11-30T01:01:00.005-08:00

They have lower configuration than what I require for my company's needs.
They are of low quality.
They have inherent performance issues

These are the common responses from companies when refurbishers approach to sell refurbished PCs. Many individuals and companies nurture fear and apprehensions against refurbished PCs as a result of ignorance and lack of information on these products. This stigma is not just in the corporate sector, but spreads far wider and deeper in the consumers markets too. It has been built over years and on many myths that are still doing rounds in the society. This article attempts to highlight those myths and bust them with rational explanations. This is also an earnest attempt to highlight refurbished PCs in a more positive way and the value they offer to the users.

Here are the most popular myths about these devices and the truth behind those myths:

Myth: Refurbished computers have lesser computing power (configuration) as compared to new devices.

Truth: It is true that new computers come with latest configurations like greater clock speed, more number of cores in the processor, additional graphic card, bigger RAM, etc. However, one has to understand the difference between having the latest configuration and utilizing all the features of that configuration. How many people really use a device to its full capabilities? Negligible! A majority of people use laptops and desktops for just checking mail, developing documents in MS Word and Excel and of course, web browsing. A high configuration system is not required to do these mundane tasks. Thus, it is not important to have great computing power. Rather, one should look at having devices that match their work requirements. This way, refurbished devices can provide the required computing power (much more in many cases) at lesser capital expenditure.

Myth: Refurbished computers have inherent performance issues given the inferior quality of hardware used in them.

Truth: This is not true in majority of the cases as refurbishers/remanufacturers ensure that all issues are fixed; thoroughly tested; and certified before they are brought into the market. Almost all brands make sure that their refurbished devices deliver the same or similar performance as compared to new devices. In many cases, refurbished products undergo more stringent tests than new products - meaning refurbishers do not compromise on their quality and reliability; and guarantee their performance.

Myth: All refurbished computers are used/pre-owned products that are at the end of their useful life

Truth: Only a small percentage of refurbished products fall in this category, while the rest are either new or sparingly/gently used devices. Many pre-owned devices come to refurbishers in good working condition and just need minor tune-ups to enhance their performance. Such products have much longer 'useful life' left in them than what consumers think. On the other hand, customers return back products to manufacturers for many reasons including minor defects, scratches, dents & cosmetic blemishes, or they simply does not like the product. Devices are very much new and very sparingly used in such cases. Such devices are fixed and re-packaged by the manufacturers and released in the secondary market as refurbished products.

Myth: No Warranty or Guarantee for refurbished computers

Truth: Refurbished products from reputed players are usually bundled with limited warranty for at least 1 year. You should consider buying refurbished computers only from such reliable companies who extend reliable warranty services. Such warranties should cover the parts, labour and in some cases, replacement of product. Sometimes you may need to purchase extended service warranty by paying a nominal annual fee in which case they may not cover the parts or replacement of product.

Myth: Refurbished computers are more prone to repairs and maintenance issues

Truth: As mentioned earlier, refurbished PCs go through rigorous testing by qualified professionals before they are packed. They are as good as new when they come out of the refurbishing facilities and produce similar performance levels as that of new PCs. Today, many corporates, schools and NGOs are using refurbished computers and seldom face any repairs or serious maintenance issues. However, it all depends on 'from whom these PCs are purchased.' Always choose well organised and established refurbishers who are registered with premium organisations like Microsoft and who can produce performance certificates for each of their refurbished PCs.

Myth: Refurbished computers do not last long as new PCs

Truth: The reconditioning that takes place during the refurbishment process ensures that each refurbished PC will continue to work normally or without any serious repairs for at least another three to four years (in some cases they go up to as long as six to seven years). Thus, rest assured that they do not break down within a couple of months of purchase. Again it depends on from whom those PCs are bought. Always purchase from organised refurbishers.

Myth: Refurbished computers are meant for schools/libraries and not-for-profit organizations

Truth: Well, given the working condition and performance, refurbished computers can be used by anybody - individual consumers and commercial establishments as well. It is true that refurbished computers were initially targeted at schools and NGOs (mostly in the US) to give a push to these products and let people use and judge them. We have now come a long way and many companies today are purchasing and using these products without any hitch or glitch. If at all anything cropped up, the refurbishers are always there to sort them out.

This knowledge series is sponsored by YNew (Microsoft Registered Refurbisher based out of Hyderabad), a pioneer in re-commerce solutions, striving to set benchmark for sale & service of refurbished computers while working closely with renowned refurbishers across India. You can visit their website to download a whitepaper on refurbished computing. The next article in this series will focus on why refurbished computers make a compelling value proposition for businesses, academic institutions and NGOs.

Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/7-myths-truths-about-refurbished-computers/articleshow/46820560.cms

Increasing Demand of Refurbished Laptops

2015-11-01T00:30:00.000-07:00

Nowadays the demand of refurbished laptops in India is gaining momentum as a large majority of people are relying on computers for doing their personal and official chores. Another major reason behind the increasing popularity of refurbished laptops is growing interest of more and more people in refurbished laptops.

Since money or budget is a concern, so a refurbished laptop is a better choice for many of us. It gives us a better option at an affordable cost with no quality compromises. Today, refurbished laptops are the first choice for most of the students and college aspirants.

The majority of users who buy refurbished laptops are due to its reasonable price for the same brands. Most of the time we buy cheap refurbished laptops because it allows us to purchase a high-end configuration laptop in an easy cost.

Refurbished laptops are safe and cheap bet. It provides us required machine at pocket friendly cost. If you want to buy a refurbished laptop in India, buy it online from a trusted online shopping store. So, next time beware while buying laptop. If you are getting the same machine in half price, then why pay more. Choose wisely and buy smart alternatives with GreenDust.

Factory Seconds- The Smooth Blaze to Your Pocket

2015-10-30T18:00:00.000-07:00

Love to buy brands but have to compromise due to budget issue. No worries, branded Factory Seconds are coming to solve your budget problem. Yes, as the graph is going high shows that more brands are coming in to the business of factory seconds. They found it another source to get more customers to their names.

Factory seconds are those products or models that have failed to clear the quality inspection process. Most of the factory seconds are disqualified at the end of production cycle. Technically factory second products are like new products with some cosmetic differences. Generally, there is not any big fault or cramp in these products that would undermine the working structure or process.

But these factory seconds could be an opportunity for you to experience branded products. It could lift your usability and interface with things and too at lower cost. Yes! This is what I want to convey you that buying factory seconds offers your branded electronics and appliances at heavy price cuts. Sometimes this discount goes over 70%, which gives a handful chance to many middle class consumers who love brands.

So if you are buying factory second kitchen appliances or a branded smartphones, here at GreenDust you will get all to your household and personal requirements. It is the one stop online store in India offering latest collection of factory seconds with certified warranty.

Why Certain Products are Returned to the Manufacturers?

2015-09-02T22:56:00.002-07:00

At the time when you are buying products online, someone somewhere is filling the form for product return. With the advent of e-commerce and online shopping portals, buying any product has become very easy, and thanks to the liberal return policy that has made returning of any product an effortless process.

Daily, millions of products are returned by buyers. Every single return has his or her valid reason for the product return. These are the same people who had placed the order which is now roaming in the tube of product return cycle.

But, have we ever thought that why certain products are returned to the manufacturers and what happens to the item that you have returned. Where it goes? Do its life is over or it will go back on the shelf for sale? There are many questions that need a clear answer.

The most prime reason for product returns is the product itself. When you, as a seller, don’t deliver the requisite product that your customer has ordered there are high chances of returns. In the majority of cases, customers don’t get what they have ordered. Compatibility and quality issue is the foremost explanation by the customer to justify returns.

This plethora of returned products includes various types of products- used/unused, damaged, open-box and previously leased products. A part of returns comes under warranty products while returns due to damaged box conclude a hefty share.

But where does this heap of returns go. Many of us have no idea about this phase of product life cycle which defines itself as reverse logistics, where GreenDust come into action. We process the products, returned by customers, back into their distribution channels followed by the operations and processes of refurbishing, re-manufacturing and recycling them to like new working condition, and finally, after 50-point quality checking, liquidating them again to the end users with some alluring discounted offers.

E-Waste = Problem or The Option

2015-08-04T22:29:00.000-07:00

Year by year and technology by technology, the gulf of e-waste is continuously stretching its shores. The heap is going high beyond our imagination. But it’s by the rule that the coming obsoletes the old and future is the tomorrow’s present, means the latest technology will go outdated for the nascent. And this process of new-old-new has become very fast, in fact the manufacturing of future is in process while present is taking birth.

But the one thing to be noticed here is the Old! If New is ready on every gate to hold place of the Old then where the Old will go. What will be its future? Who will take care of it, or is it just thrown as waste?

Most of us pile and dump old electronics as garbage and never use them again. But do we even know that this growing garbage of unused electronics constitutes the heap of e-waste, which turns back as a major threat to us and our environment. Frankly, we can say that electronic garbage, e-waste or electronic scrap is one of the fastest growing problems in the world and many environmentalists are eagerly concerned for the increasing e-waste space.

E-waste or e-scrap counts unused gadgets, TV, computers, refrigerators, washing machine, equipments and other electronic devices. The matter of grave concern is not the machines but their improper disposal which causes huge danger to our health and environment, as the release of toxic chemicals like lead, cadmium, dioxins from burnt plastics/PVC, mercury, etc. can make serious health problems. On a data, approx 90% country’s electronic scrap is being disposed or re-cycled unofficially.

Worldwide, more than 50mn metric ton of e-waste is disposed every year. However, only 2% of total waste is electronic, but it stands at about 70% of total toxic waste. But what to do, every year the graph of e-waste is growing high due to the more and more electronic disposal in avidity of the latest technology creating a complex problem.

But GreenDust thinks a step ahead of all these problems, and not only finding solution for e-waste but also developing it as an option. Yup, you read it right. GreenDust is pioneer in the field of refurbishing and e-waste management. It manages e-waste, repairs or refurbish and then re-sells the products in a fully authenticated process, seeding the foundation for greener and cleaner tomorrow.

Learn in a New Way

2015-07-28T02:27:00.000-07:00

Like other fields, technology has also deployed many advancements to upgrade the education standard. Today, there are many different approaches, processes and systems have been developed in order to make learning tasteful and interesting while retaining its core efficiency.

Study through visual content is thought to be the most effective system than others. With help of technology, now we have many visual educational systems available from online courses to educational CDs. These latest inventions from the doors of technology have given a proven boost to our education system. All these alternate mediums of education may not seem like our traditional education-system but are proven game changer for youngsters.

Studying via educational CD is catching more students and taking interest and concentration of youth, encouraging them to achieve their dream with an easy way of learning. The end motive of educational CD is to give abstract knowledge in a descriptive way to the students.

Keeping their benefits, many higher level institutions of the country are using educational CDs to provide an advance level of education. Visual learning has become an excellent and modern technique of study, not for technical or professional students but for all age groups. It has become a common medium where play group kids are interestingly focusing on visual descriptions and professional students are learning best practices.

Diverse Tastes From The Same Pot

2015-07-13T02:23:00.002-07:00

In India like country where there are dozens of cultural differences at every milestone, where diversity is the name of culture. The place which is known as the land of festivals, how could the taste remain same in all its wide corners. Here where we perform a ritual or fest every week followed by some unique dishes, there are many regional differences in food and eating habits.

We are surrounded with different colors of tastes and food traditions. Here, everyone has his or her own desire for taste. All want to taste a unique color every next day. But it's not possible for all to go and lick the pickle pot in hotels and cafes. This is the reason that every home has its feeding room, kitchen and its cookwares.

Though there are several astonished cookwares present in every kitchen, but the one which is an ultimate doer known for its unique shape and multi-tasking is a pressure cooker. Many multinational brands of pressure cookers & other kitchen utensils which are offering various models to cook delicious tastes for different tongues.

This ordinarily seeming cooking piece is very efficient and cost effective also. Buy the one for your kitchen and rest will be done by it. Place it in your cooking area and experience its cooking expertise of preparing various dishes.

Great Deal for Apple Fans

2015-07-09T01:37:00.000-07:00

Are you an iPhone fan? If, then it’s good news for you. GreenDust the premier online seller of India is offering Apple iPhone 5 at mouth alluring price. It is giving you a chance to get your hands on one of the flagship device from Apple’s troupe in very less.

iPhone 5 is a marvellous art of Apple, released in 2012, but still a tight rival in its category. GreenDust is selling 16 GB refurbished Apple iPhone 5 at heavy discounted prices. iPhone 5 is a flagship smartphone delivered by Apple. The device sports Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based) with powerful PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics).

It is a beauty with curved edges and glossy finish. The iPhone 5 is an amazing thing of modern technology, powered with a fast A6 chip processor to make all your apps run smoothly.

The smartphone comes with LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touch-screen with latest Corning Gorilla Glass protected with oleophobic coating. Sports 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash and 1.2 MP secondary camera. It is equipped with iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 7.1.2 powered by 1 GB RAM DDR2.

GreenDust.com is selling this phone at a price of 21,300 INR, giving 57 % discount on actual price of 49,800. If you are a keen fan of Apple then its a great deal for you. Discounts can be availed directly, without any coupon code, on greendust.com. Stock is limited, so act quick! Browse GreenDust.com to purchase, just click ‘Buy Now’ before deal runs out.

Required Add-Ons for Your Tablet ? Here it is

2015-07-06T02:26:00.001-07:00

Talking about the computer technology, tablets are the most picked gadget of the generation. It proved to be a soothing gadget for school going students to working professionals. And, with the invention of calling tablets the craze for tablets has taken the form of a revolution. It is a distinct and futuristic invention from the house of computers that has nailed a milestone for future developments.

The reason, why its is great and different invention of technology is its compact design. Tablet computer is like an advanced big in size version of mobile, equipped with the qualities of desktop computer. It is the perfect example of computer technology providing demanded mobility, portability, compactness.

Today, a tablet is considered to be a better and multi-purpose gizmo by a majority of gadget lovers. It's so exciting playing high graphic game on tablet computer's big screen. Though the business requirements and increasing Internet savvy minds is also a reason indeed for its popularity.

However, a tablet computer has a solid built-in quality but due to its compact design and portability needs some extra accessories called as tablet accessories. Accessories like screen guard, mouse, keyboard, hard-drive, case or sleeves are some must have tablet accessories. Including them accessories such as memory card, power banks, external charger, microphone and headphone can lift your tablet using experience.

Smart Watches and Accessories

2015-06-29T22:29:00.001-07:00

When two distinct things like fashion and technology shake hands together, then it is sure that something unique is going to happen. Many such things had happened in years when two unmatched entities made a collaboration to invent a creation.

Smart watches are the real example, which is a great and the latest invention from the doors of wearable computer technology dropped in the skin of fashion. These smart watches, commonly known as mobile watches, truly defines the definition of beauty with brain. They are an amazing piece of technology crafted in the beer of the latest fashion.

The latest baby from the generation of smart watch is self-initiated with a number of technical and fashionable features. They are currently acting as an alternative to your smartphone and are synced with them using Bluetooth Technology. It is a smart and small gadget complimentary to your smartphone with calling feature.

You can see all your mobile notifications including social feed on your wrist through mobile watch which has a smart display showing all notifications dropped into mobile.

Can you imagine a watch having all the above-mentioned qualities, don't just imagine grab a range of latest mobile watches with fashionable mobile watch accessories at your own online store.

Presenting Modish Kitchen Utensils

2015-06-22T23:14:00.000-07:00

In the early age, at the kings era, utensils made of precious metals like gold and silver were practiced. But it's not possible for any class of society to continue that legacy and to use gold or plated utensils as cookwares. But today we have many other options available that are not only good for health but are also modish.

Items including cookwares in any kitchen are very valuable. As there is an extended varieties of kitchen and culinary utensils are presented. Meanwhile with the traditional kitchenwares, some modern cookwares have been tailored in Indian kitchens for some different purposes and to give an edgy look to the gallery.

We have learned a lot and have garnered many traditional utensils into some fine and fashionable items. Today we have a range of latest utensils to serve natural tastes. From wooden pots, cups and bamboo plates to fine metal pieces. There is a different and dedicated pattern for every other taste.

With so much of advance changes in Indian culinary, we have a range of kitchen utensils available. Not only that, now we can add a glamor finish to our traditional kitchen collection. Flaunt your style and upgrade the traditions with the latest and modish range of cookwares.

Growing Interest in Refurbished Electronics in India

2015-06-14T23:08:00.000-07:00

Buying high-end branded electronics could be a tough dream for most of us, especially for the middle class. The reason is the sky high cost which is not easy to put up with among other requirements. But things are changing; people have found a new way to fulfil their personal and household requirements. Refurbished and factory second goods have emerged like a boon to many middle and lower middle class.

Here also a plus as companies like GreenDust, a pioneer in factory second, surplus and refurbished electronics in India, are providing these goods through an easy channel – Offline and online. Buying refurbished electronics online is a smart and pocket friendly option. It allows you to save huge when compared to the original cost of the product or model.

However in India, buying refurbished electronics online is a new process but there are some well-known online stores providing notch quality refurbished products. Customers are also showing huge response and are placing orders for refurbished products.

In last few years, the interest of buying refurbished electronics in India is growing rapidly. This rapid growth is also due to the discount and sale offered by these online retailers to drive more traffic and to attract more customers. As of now, due to the increasing popularity of online refurbished products, many renowned brands have partnered with online refurbished retailers result in the huge price cut on branded flagship devices.

Imagine What Life Would be Without Home Essentials

2015-04-20T21:42:00.000-07:00

Let just think your home without having the comfort of required home essentials. Suppose what will you do if you don't have any of the products such as fancy curtains, wall art and designs, tools kit, iron board, cleaning products, bedsheets, wallpapers, torch, wall paints, colors, wall-paintings, first aid kit, mending kit, artificial items, pots, vase, flowers, storage boxes, blanket, floor carpet, pillow, mat, rugs, dustbins, step ladder, stool, etc.

The above all mentioned products look like casual items but are not just things, they are more than that. Moreover we, actually, can say that these products are meant to make us in comfort, to make our lives easy. These all items are small in size but plays a bigger role in our everyday life. They are the part of required home essentials.

Home essentials are very important materials to fill up the space in home, not only this they also help us in several occasions. These items give a look to the house and help us in breathing an easy life. Home essentials are like a screw-driver for a machine.

Although almost every home has all essential home appliances and electronics, like sofa, bed, TV, fan, refrigerator, washing machine, wardrobe, etc., but without the support of these little gimmicks sharks can't make the required sum.

Get Relax with Mixer Grinder - Enjoy Hand Free Grinding

2015-04-15T02:35:00.000-07:00

Life is going better day-by-day with the growing technology and its advancements. It has made a distinct role in enhancing everybody's life from office to kitchen. Whatever we buy today even for kitchen is the next baby of the new technology. It is everywhere from the cook top, microwave to blender and mixer-grinder. But mixer-grinder is somewhat different to others, in-fact it is unique of its category.

It is a macho machine, doing many things for you and your taste. A mixer-grinder is used for mixing, grinding, crushing and cutting ingredients. It is an essential kitchen appliance that allows you to perform other things at the same time. It is an amazing device and is a boon for kitchen and its masters.

Mixer-grinders are the advance form of machine for those who want to do many things at the same time and quickly. With the help of a mixer grinder you can give a boost to your cooking practice as it is a perfect doer.

When talking about the performance, it get full marks in multiple of tasks including chopping and grinding. It is a maestro in grinding and cutting hard nuts and dry fruits which gives you an easy way to use them any time in a number of dishes and sweets. So, get a high-end mixer-grinder and stay relax.

Fresh Juice for Healthy Body

2015-03-13T00:16:00.001-07:00

An apple a day keeps you fit. But our body requires other fruits too having other nutrients. They are the great carrier of protein, fats, fibers, vitamins and water in the human body. But it's not easy for anyone to eat more fruits in a day while drinking a glass full of fresh fruits juice is comparatively an easy choice.

Drinking a glass of fresh juice is the best diet. If you take fresh juice in your breakfast and lunch, it will be very beneficial for your physical stamina. It not only good for taste but also maintains the water level of body. Mix fruit juice is a proven drink to keep your muscles fit and strong.

Squeezing juice from fruits is a cumbersome task, and you can't just trust on random juice sellers. If you religiously want to drink fresh and pure glass of fruit juice without any hectic process then you must consider the citrus juicer.

There is no guarantee that juice sellers serve you pure and fresh juice, they may add flavors and colors to attract more customers. These colors and flavors can harm your body. Citrus Juicer is a right solution for fresh and pure juice. It is compact in size and squeeze fresh and pure juice in few minutes.

Install Electric Chimney in Kitchen

2015-03-01T23:19:00.001-08:00

Installing an electric chimney would be very beneficial for urban homes. Electric Chimney, also known as exhaust or extractor, is a hood shape appliance for modern kitchens, which contains an exhaust fan that hangs above the cooking stove or gas cooktop.

Some advance models of electric chimney named as Range Hood, equipped with modern technology and advancements. Installing these high-end chimneys can protect kitchen walls, roofs including wooden furnishings, granite, tiles and marble from becoming black due to grease, fumes, and smoke.

Modern chimneys are very active in removing airborne grease and smoke, which is major in making your kitchen black and sooty. It comes with an electro-mechanical panel with steel finish and baffle filter. With a suction capacity up to 1000 (m3)/hour, these modern kitchen chimneys are very effective in keeping atmosphere fresh, cool and odor and steam free.

However, electric chimneys are first manufactured for commercial kitchens but today, due to their well sound benefits, they are the keen requirement of many urban homes. Keeping your latest requirements, GreenDust brings the fresh range of automatic electric chimneys with huge price cut.

Its stock includes a number of kitchen-chimney brands such as Glen, Quba, Jindal Selina Hood Chimney, Elica, IFB, Faber, Signoracare, Kafe, Sunflame, etc. The offered hood chimneys are exclusively for urban Indian kitchens.

Dishwasher: The Workaholic

2015-02-22T23:51:00.003-08:00

In present scenario, it is not possible for everyone to wash pots and pans. Especially at the time when a heap of dishes is waiting to be washed. But with the busy professional schedule and hectic life businesses, things are changing at a rapid pace. It has now become very difficult for anyone, mainly in metropolitan cities, to beg time from their routine for cleaning dishes.

Keep your time and energy safe for other requisite tasks. Technology has invented another advancement to help you in your daily kitchen chores. Today all homes, at-least urban homes, are using dish-washers and dryers for dish cleaning. It has made life easy and hassle free.

These nifty pieces of technology are adorable and result oriented, and are highly capable in taking all your dish washing load. This is the reason indeed that using a dishwasher for household chores is a much better idea than spending a lot of time in cleaning your dishes, manually. It has made dish washing lot easier for everyone and allow you to complete your cleaning tasks in a couple of minutes.

Manual dish washing not only eats your valuable time but also costs your beauty. So if you are tired of washing dishes manually, suggesting to own the one and get rid of this hectic trouble. Bring workaholic dishwasher and stay in rest with your mates.

Coffee in a Minute!

2015-02-16T23:03:00.002-08:00

Having a cup of hot coffee after a tiresome day, genuinely, gives a pleasant count to your headache and tensions. But it remains in the to do list as first it's not a baby go type task that everyone can do and second is the time that it takes in transforming from brown coco to a tempting taste.

However all we need a hot cup of cappuccino but always wait for the one, who can dare to beat that coco brown powder for minutes. For many of us who loves coffee and its mesmerizing flavor making a tasteful cup of coffee is quite some a difficult task, especially that beating part.

Well now I have a magic robot that serves me the real taste of coffee, who keeps its natural essence and smell. It is an advanced coffee maker for those who wants to do and change, and are ready to put their deep efforts. It has become a loving piece of my family, for whom it acts as a coffee connoisseur.

Though, frankly speaking, when I thought found it right to call my coffee maker my night mate, who helps me to work steadily at nights by serving hot cups of espresso. It acts as an obedient servant to me at times when my friends come to me. The only line that can define its natural coffee in a minute.

Finding Best Hot Kettle Online

2015-02-15T23:05:00.001-08:00

We all need a hot cup of tea or coffee at times then, wherever we are, at home or at office. A hot and fresh cup of tea is always refreshing and make us relaxed. When we are at our workstations or are busy in solving some hectic puzzle at our home, we eagerly need few minutes for a hot tea break. The break to take few minutes out to have a hot sip.

A quality hot cup of tea or coffee is enough to give a charge to your energy. It could be a game changer for your professional activities and will result high in terms of your overall performance. Now, at the time when making a hot cup of tea is so easy and quick that it not even takes a minute from the moment you think of its taste.

Electric hot tea kettles, the modern advancement of technology, take no more time in serving you hot, mesmerizing and tasty cup of tea. It is both easy and convenient for everyone to make tea or coffee from this gizmo.

Modern hot tea kettle are an electric driven machines saving your time and natural energy source. Its quick serving quality and energy saving mechanism is the main reason behind its growing popularity. These hot electric kettles are easy in use, take less time than usual in boiling water than traditional cooktop kettles, which is the reason indeed that hot kettles are becoming popular in many urban households. It has become the first choice of thousands of homes in the country.

Though serving a hot, tasteful cup of tea is the key performing area of hot electric kettles but they are far more active and multi-tasking than just being useful for tea or coffee drinks. It is a multi-tasker can be used to serve you tasty soup, and can be considered for heating up other foods. It is a proven performer for all places- home office and touring. One can take hot kettle and can use it anywhere on the go.

An electric hot kettle is quite handy and compact in size, which is an advantage to take it anywhere wherever you want to. It is a great piece of cookware for touring, kitty-parties, camping, meeting, etc. It also can be used for cooking when the power goes out. It is a convenient, durable, safe and multipurpose and multi-utility machine.

The Kitchen King

2015-02-11T22:11:00.000-08:00

A kitchen is the queen of every home. It is a room in the house, which is used by all more than any other area. With the highest number of foot-fall, kitchen stands on top of all areas in the house. But the thing which is to be considered here is what is that which could be claimed as the king of the kitchen. It means that who is the connoisseur among all kitchen appliances.

Well! Whatever it is, but one thing to be sure is that it definitely must be the leader in performance and usability. If we keenly make a performance based dictation then will find that there is a clear single winner, which is above all others. In fact, it is noticeably the King of all kitchen appliances.

Let me give you a hint- it is a cool tempered but have a hard shell structure and keeps your delicious tastes for long than usual. Now, think you fellas got this maestro. Yes, I am talking Refrigerator- The Kitchen King.

Refrigerator is the most essential and useful kitchen appliance. It is the king of every kitchen, especially of urban kitchens. A refrigerator is the must have appliance which has a fixed place in all kitchens. It is the perfect crown for every queen and king for every kitchen.