INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

QUALITY

2017-02-23T18:40:00.003+01:00

Stand for quality.
In whatever you are doing, be it business, sales rep. advert, volunteering, name it. your goal should be putting your best in it. And even in the very little thing. A man effectiveness in little can be used to judge how efficient he will be in much. Be all you can be, where you are.
I got touched by this words of Orison...

"Just make up your mind at the very outset that your work is going to stand for quality...that you are going to stamp a superior quality upon everything that goes out of your hands, that whatever you do shall bear the hallmark of excellence".-Orison Swett marden.

Get your self in a place for excellence.

2017-02-22T17:49:00.002+01:00

New trends on ICT you need to know the right configurations to know what to do. And what to get.

I am Back for Good

2015-06-02T16:33:00.001+02:00

10 Best Touch Screen Windows 8 Laptops in 2013

2013-05-11T13:56:00.000+02:00

With the official release of Windows 8 almost every laptop brand has started manufacturing touch screen laptops in huge amount. After big success of iPad and other Android tablets now everyone is after touch notebooks. These days everyone is considering buying a touch screen laptop since that is the latest technology and has been trending for a while now. People are already tired of Android OS in their tablets and after the release of Microsoft Windows 8 these kinds of notebooks got boosted. Everyone is so eager to try out Windows 8 on their own touch screen device and that is exactly why today touch laptops and Windows 8 are both popular.
Also another thing that made these laptops popular is those people who strictly prefer keyboard for typing and touch screen for browsing. Currently there are many great touch laptops in stores and you could get it in almost every configuration you’d like according to your needs. There are many people asking on the internet about compatibility of Windows 8 and if classic programs will run on it or not, but the thing you must know is that this OS is built by Microsoft and it is built to be compatible with all kinds of applications. Anyways, today I have done a little research on touch screen laptops and have been checking out plenty of reviews about them on top technology sites and after seeing all those reviews I have made this list of top 10 best touch screen laptops in 2013, hopefully these will help you choose the perfect touch device for you.

10 Acer Aspire V5-571P-6642

This latest touch screen laptop from Acer Aspire series has every single thing that you could get in a laptop. Acer notebooks are mostly known for having latest technology and hardware within them and this one is no exception. This device is available with several different configurations and you can easily choose the best one for yourself according to your hardware needs. This 15-inch touch notebook comes with i5 processor of 1.7 GHz, 6GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive, and 128MB graphics card. Battery life has been rated as average on top review sites and with full brightness it can last for about 5 hours. Currently it is available in only one color which is named as Silky Silver and it suits really well with it.
9 Sony VAIO DUO

This 11-inch touch device from Sony VAIO series has been getting a lot of attention lately. It is a bit costly but includes every single latest technology including Dual core i7 processor and Windows 8. Best thing about this notebook is that it is not like regular laptops, it is very much like a sliding phone and you can simply turn it into a tablet PC anytime. It comes with 8GB RAM, 256GB hard drive, Genuine Microsoft Windows 8 and a decent battery life. So, if you are looking for a really powerful computer that can handle your all programs including Adobe Photoshop then I’d recommend you this Duo laptop since it has all latest hardware.

8 Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Ultrabook

This stylish laptop from Lenovo IdeaPad series is currently priced at $670 and is mostly known for its color, Graphite Gray. If you are looking for a notebook with good performance and touch screen display then this surely can be your best option and that too for an affordable price. Also one thing you should know before buying it that this model has two versions, first one is a regular and upgraded version comes with a touch screen display. Specs of this device can be competitive too since it includes Intel Core i5 processor of 1.8 GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive and in-built Intel HD graphics card. The only thing which is average in this notebook is its battery life which lasts for only 3 hours.

7 Samsung Ultrabook NP540U3C-A02UB

This new Ultrabook from Samsung is especially built for those who are looking for an extremely solid and reliable laptop. Right now its price is about $700 and its specs are: touch screen display, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive and 24GB express cache. Other than these it comes with an Intel Core i5 processor and it is also known for having a great battery life. Samsung has always been on top when it comes to audio and graphics quality and same goes with this notebook, sound quality from external speakers is just awesome. Anyways, only thing I didn’t liked in this laptop was its old fashioned color and other than that, it’s all good.

6. Asus UX31A-BHI5T11 Ultrabook

This 13-inch touch screen laptop from Asus is very strong, sleek and lightweight. Besides that, its design can easily be compared with top brands like HP and Apple. Sound and video quality is above average in this ultrabook which can easily compete with Lenovo ThinkPad. Anyways, let’s check out its specs, 4 GB RAM, Intel Core i5 processor and 128 GB SSD. This particular model is known for being the most silent laptop ever and in case you’re a big fan of movies then you surely are going to love them on its high resolution screen. Beauty of this ultrabook is that it comes with a suitable sleeve and other accessories in its very own bag.

5. Sony VAIO T-Series SVT13136CXS

This is another touch screen laptop from Sony VAIO series in this list and you can get it for an extremely affordable price, currently there are 2 different versions of this model and the best one comes with touch screen and other one is non-touch. Specs of this ultrabook are really good for a decent price and it includes 6GB DDR3 RAM, i5 Intel Core processor, 500GB hard drive, Windows 8 and Intel HD graphics card. Anyways, if you are seeking for an attractive and sleek notebook with aluminum case then this definitely is your best option. Best thing about this laptop is its booting time which is not even about 5 secs and it starts almost instantly.

4. Dell XPS 12 Convertible Ultrabook

Dell XPS 12 is another hybrid of laptop and tablet in this list and it is fully flexible and convertible. It can be little expensive since it costs about $1400 but you are getting a laptop and tablet both for that price, so it surely is worth it. With this model Dell has solved the classic issue of screen resolution which is usually a problem in its tablets, but in this one you’re getting Full HD touch screen of 1920 x 1080. Its specs are 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 128MB graphics card and Intel Core i5 processor of 2.5 GHz. According to plenty of online reviews, it is very sleek, compact and strong. It comes with full size keyboard and touch screen is very responsive. So if you are good with budget and want the best touch screen laptop then you should definitely go with this one.

3. Dell Inspiron i14RM-7500sLV

This is another touch screen display laptop from Dell but this one is very much affordable and includes almost same specs as the last one. Currently it is priced at $700 and comes with latest specs like Intel i5 processor, 6 GB RAM, Microsoft Windows 8 and 750 GB hard drive. You can grab this ultrabook in multiple colors and it comes with a very nice battery life. It is especially built for people who keep travelling and it can be very light and thin to carry around. Its performance is so far the best thing I have heard about so if you are looking for a strong laptop with decent price then this is it.

2. HP Envy x2 11-g010nr

This new amazing 11-inch laptop from HP Envy series includes everything you’d ever expect from a tablet or laptop. It runs on Windows 8 and it isn’t like Microsoft Surface or any other tablet, it will run all your PC programs at fastest speed possible. This device has 2GB RAM, Intel Dual Core processor, Windows 8 32 bit and 64 GB SSD. Yeah, I know 64 GB space can be very low but there is an extra Micro SD slot in tablet and also a SD slot within laptop so with utilizing two memory cards in this hybrid device you’ll solve all your storage issues. Even though it has very much limited specs, it is powerful enough to handle heavy programs like Photoshop and Sony Vegas.

1. Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13

This entire series IdeaPad Yoga from Lenovo has become a huge success and of course as the name suggests this notebook is extremely flexible. If you go look for Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 then there are plenty of versions available of this same model and only difference between them is of configuration. This one that we’re reviewing here costs about $900 and includes Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM, 128GB SSD and the best thing about this laptop is its battery life which can last for more than 8 hours. It definitely is the best option for those who looking for a sturdy tablet-laptop and it actually feels like tablet when you want to use it as tablet. Other than that, screen is very much responsive unlike other brands hybrids and even for newbies it can be perfect and user friendly device.

You can always ask any question here about anything and it will be dealt with...

TOP 10 BEST 3RD GENERATION CORE i7 LAPTOPS -2013

2013-05-10T17:05:00.002+02:00

Shopping for a laptop is a pretty daunting task, more so now given the advent of Windows 8. The sheer number of laptop systems available online or in a store’s electronics section is enough to make your mind spin. Most people have a general idea of what their laptop should look like and what they want in terms of features, but are often intimidated by the choices available. That’s where we come in, with the 10 Best Laptops on the market today.

The first thing you need to consider is what you need in the laptop. Are you looking for something to compete on the gaming grid? Then a discrete graphics card and big screen are necessary components in the laptop you choose. Are you on a limited budget? Then be on the lookout for anything under $500 that offers at least a Core i3 CPU and 4GB of memory. If a business system is what you need, then security measures like a fingerprint reader and a TPM module are must-haves. For those who spend a lot of time on the road, then an ultrabook or an ultraportable will keep back and shoulder strain to a minimum. For those who need a system meant for watching movies, a Blu-ray player is a must-have feature.

We test hundreds of systems each year to help you find the best laptop. There are a lot of laptops out there, from the large-screen desktop replacements to the lightweight ultraportables, and even laptop/tablet convertibles, but all share common features. In this story, we help you narrow your choices by collecting the top 10 laptops (equipped with either Windows 7 or Windows 8) on the market today.
Below are the exciting pictures for you.

Dell Inspiron

Acer Aspire

Toshiba Satellite

Lenovo ThinkPad

Asus R500

Asus K55VD

Sony Vaio

Hp pavilion

Mac book air

Hp Envy 17

Ericsson closes acquisition of Devoteam Telecom & Media in France

2013-05-03T09:44:00.001+02:00

The acquisition brings 400 skilled IT-services professionals in France

Ericsson further broadens its IT capabilities

Devoteam Telecom & Media operates in France under the Ericsson brand as of today

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC),a player in communication technologies and services, announces the completion of its acquisition of Devoteam Telecom & Media in France. The closing follows the announcement on January 21, 2013.

Magnus Mandersson, Executive Vice President and Head of Business Unit Global Services, Ericsson, says: "Ericsson is strengthening its position in the consulting and systems integration (CSI) market in France with this acquisition. The shift toward increased consumer usage of advanced services is driving change as we move towards the networked society. CSI is of fundamental importance to transform operators’ businesses and improve end-customer experience."

Franck Bouétard, head of Ericsson in France says: "With the completion of this acquisition, we are now in a position to deliver in France end to end IT solutions and services to operators and media for their strategic assets that are networks, OSS, BSS and TV".

Ericsson welcomes 400 skilled IT-services employees who will be integrated into Ericsson in France over the coming months and will work under the Ericsson brand as of today. TV SmartVision operations are also part of the acquisition.

Ericsson is in telecom services worldwide to provide a wide range of services to operators. The branch for Consulting and Systems Integration (CSI) services assist service providers and operators in driving business transformation and ensuring competitiveness at the intersection where IT meets networks. Ericsson has about 15,000 consulting and systems integration experts. Over 1,500 consulting and systems integration projects are delivered on a yearly basis. By including Devoteam Telecom & Media CSI professionals Ericsson broadens and strengthens its offerings and confirms the company's long term ambition and commitment to the area.

About Devoteam

Devoteam is an IT consulting group created in 1995, a preferred partner for accompanying the IT transformation of its clients. Combining consulting know-how and technical expertise enables Devoteam to provide its customers with independent advice and effective solutions that meet their strategic industrial objectives.

In 2012, Devoteam achieved revenues of €515M. The Group consists of 4,664 employees in 23 countries across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Why Do I need to Port?

2013-05-02T15:57:00.000+02:00

WHY DO I NEED TO PORT?

Number Porting: Before you venture into the ring of porting your line, please it’s advised you sit down and analyze the issue. Below are some question that might help make up your on what to do, On Either to remain or to switch?

Questions and answers that may assist you:

1. What is mobile number portability?

Mobile number portability is the ability to take your existing mobile number to a new service with a new provider. i.e. It will now be possible to move from the MTN, Glo or Airtel to Etisalat or any network depending on your location; while keeping the same phone number, provided there are not contractual obligations. Mobile number portability is not a service feature or a product; it is the removal of a barrier to choosing the provider or service that suits you.

2. What is 'porting'?

'Porting' is the act of transferring your number to a new service, either with a different network or a different service provider, or both.

3. What are the benefits of porting?

The main benefit of mobile number portability (MNP) is freedom of choice. You are free to choose a new mobile service provider without losing your existing number.
If you are not satisfied with your existing provider, you don't have to stay just to keep your number. If you are in business, keeping your number when changing phone companies means you will avoid missing calls, reprinting stationery and having any signage redone. For individuals it means avoiding the inconvenience of having to notify friends and associates that you've changed your number.

4. Can I switch providers if I'm still on contract with my existing provider?

Yes, you can, but you will still have to pay out your existing contract, just as you would if you simply cancelled your service.
Moving to a new provider may cancel your existing contract, but the obligations you may have to your existing provider remain. You will be required to pay all outstanding call charges. If your existing service is cancelled during a minimum term contract, you will also have to pay out your contract or an early termination fee. You will need to find out from your existing provider exactly what is required in your case.

5. Can I keep my number and change providers if I'm on a pre-paid service?

Yes, you can! Your handset may be locked, Handsets sold as part of a pre-paid service are often 'network SIM-locked' to prevent customers using a SIM card with the handset other than the one issued for the pre-paid service.
If you want to use the same handset you may need to arrange with your existing provider to have your handset unlocked. Some carriers may charge to unlock your handset.
This does not apply if you already owned the phone when you obtained the pre-paid service, or if you are prepared to get a new handset with the new service. But remember that new handsets may increase the cost to you.
An important point for mobile phone users on a pre-paid service is that you will lose any credit you have on your service at the time of the change. That is something to take into account in the timing of a change.

6. Can I change providers and go to a pre-paid service?

Yes, if your chosen new provider offers you that service.
This will not cancel any contractual obligations you may already have. Check the details of what the new provider is offering and make sure that it suits you. Be aware that you may have to shop around to find a service that suits you.
Note: You should be aware that there are new legal requirements about providing name and address information when buying a pre-paid service.

7. Does MNP mean that any provider I approach must accept me as a customer?
No, it doesn't.
Your current provider has to let you go, but a new provider is able to make a commercial decision about whether to accept you as a customer

8. If I can't tell what network somebody is with from the number, how will discounts for calls on the same network operate (on-net calls)?

The providers will know who their customers are, so they can still offer the discounts, but callers won't necessarily know if the people they call have switched to a new provider. To avoid unexpected charges, mobile users should confirm with their friends and their associates that they are using the same mobile network. It is therefore generally always better to use the service of the largest network with the most subscribers to enjoy the cheapest calls.

9. I've decided to port. Who do I approach, my current mobile provider or the one I'm planning to move to?

Go to any centre of the network you to move to or there are processes you can follow on you own; this differs with providers. In Nigeria, it”s advertise on the process you need to take. Better still visit the customer centre of the intended network. Different counties has different plans: for a example in South Africa, you go to any Cellucity centre there will make contact with your existing provider as part of the porting process and inform it that you are porting. Your new provider will also announce to all other South African network providers that your number has been ported. This is to ensure that callers to your number are successfully connected to your new network.

10. Can my number be ported without my permission?

This is unlikely with mobile services; you will often need a new SIM card or handset. It is unusual for your service to be switched without you knowing about it. Furthermore mobile phones tell you which network you are connected to on the screen. If an unauthorized port does occur, contact your normal service provider as soon as possible and the port can be reversed.

11. Will I get a bill from my former provider?

Yes, you are likely to get a final account or a number of accounts to settle your contractual obligations or to pay for the calls and network access you used between your last bill and the time of the switch.

12. What are the steps involved in porting and how long will it take?

The first step is to choose your new provider (Any of your choice)

You will be asked to give authorisation to make the change in writing.

Being advised that you may have obligations to your existing provider is part of the authorisation. It is up to you to follow this up.

Your new provider will ask your existing provider to check that you are the authorised customer, and make sure that your personal information is correct. Personal information includes the account number for post-paid accounts and a reference number or date of birth for pre-paid accounts.

The New Network provider may conduct a credit check. When these procedures are complete, You New provider will advise the former provider and the number will be moved to the new provider. The new provider must inform other carriers of the port so that they can correctly route calls to your new provider, not your former provider.

The telecommunications industry has set up automated processes & electronic interchanges between carriers to enable porting to take place in around the same time that it would normally take to provide you with a new mobile phone service (if you were not porting). In the vast majority of cases, this is a couple of hours. However, the provision of wrong information, system malfunction, or other practical considerations may cause your port to take slightly longer. Your new provider will advise you how long the process is expected to take.

You will receive with your new service a new SIM card. If you have put a PIN or other security device to prevent unauthorised use of your phone, you will need to remove or deactivate that security.

13. Can I nominate the date and time at which my service is ported?

Yes, you can and it may be helpful to choose that date-and approximate time-carefully. If you are moving from a pre-paid service, you may want to use up your credits before you move. If you receive a lot of calls you may want to time the port for a non-busy time. Note that porting is only available during business hours. If you have to wait for the new SIM card to arrive by post, you may want to postpone the activation of the new service until it has arrived.

14. I travel overseas and roam onto other networks. Will international roaming be affected?

Availability of international roaming is dependent on bilateral agreements between your network operator and network operators overseas. The new provider might not have the same agreements as your previous provider. This will only matter if it does not have any agreements with operators in the countries you visit.
You should ask the new provider to which you are considering porting if it has agreements with network operators in the countries which you visit.

15. If I'm considering porting, how can I find out reliably whether that carrier has adequate coverage for me?
You van be issued coverage maps on request, for both GSM and 3G services.

If you would like more information on Porting to and from any NETwork or assistance please email us: vcnconnects@aol.com! Or Contact: 2348099799689

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Guide to Hard Drive partitioning

2012-04-24T11:44:00.002+02:00

The Ultimate Guide to Hard Drive Partitioning

by Victor wada- April 22, 2012

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Disk partitioning divides the data storage space of a hard disk into separate areas referred to as 'partitions'. Partitions are usually created when the hard disk is first being prepared for usage. Once a disk is divided into partitions, directories and files may be stored on them. Because of later changes on the computer and operating system, often an administrator or power user will be faced with the need to resize partitions, create new partitions in the unallocated space, and sometimes even undelete partitions that were previously removed or deleted.

Hard disk partitioning tools will allow you to create additional partitions from existing ones by resizing the existing partitions and creating empty, un-used space on which you can create new partitions. The most important aspect of such tools is their ability to do this without losing your data that is currently on your existing partitions. Such tools allow you to create and format these new partitions.

Hard Drive Partitioning: Use Caution!

Most tools will let you convert a partition from one file type to another, i.e. from NTFS to FAT/FAT32 or vice versa. Needless to say that in most cases, such a conversion, especially from NTFS to FAT/FAT32 will cause the files to lose their NTFS permissions (ACLs), and in some cases where EFS was used to encrypt the files, it will actually cause you to lose access to these files. So beware!

Some of these tools may be able to help you recover deleted partitions, and if data on that disk was un-damaged, actually help you gain access to that data. Some, but not all of the tools may have the ability to move existing partitions from one location on the disk to another location, again, without losing data.

Note: We've tried to make this guide as definitive as possible, there are always changes in the software world that we're not aware of. We would gladly accept your feedback, comments and tool recommendations. Please limit your feedback to freeware utilities.

Disclaimer: The author of this article cannot be held responsible for any data loss or computer malfunction due to using any of the tools listed in this article. Please carefully read the software creators’ read-me files and manuals, and always test before using any tool on a computer or hard disk that holds critical information. Remember as well that free products rarely, if ever, provide any kind of end user support other than forum or community support. If you're unsure of what you're doing, or need technical support, it's best to go with a paid product.

10 Free Partition Tools

1 . Ultimate Boot CD

The Ultimate Boot CD is a bootable CD containing tools that allow you to:

•Run floppy-based diagnostic tools from CDROM drives. More and more PCs are shipped without floppy drives these days, and it is such a royal pain when you need to run diagnostic tools on them.

•Free yourself from the slow loading speed of the floppy drive. Even if you do have a floppy drive, it is still much much faster to run your diagnostic tools from the CDROM drive, rather than wait for the tool to load from the floppy drive.

•Consolidate as many diagnostic tools as possible into one bootable CD.

•Run Ultimate Boot CD from your USB memory stick. A script on the CD prepares your USB memory stick so that it can be used on newer machines that supports booting from USB devices. You can access the same tools as you would from the CD version.

When you boot up from the CD, a text-based menu will be displayed, and you will be able to select the tool you want to run. The selected tool actually boots off a virtual floppy disk created in memory.

UBCD contains a ton of tools including: CPU Tests, Memory Tests, Peripherals Tools, CPU Information, System Information, Benchmark Tools, BIOS Tools, Hard Disk Installation Tools, Hard Disk Diagnostic Tools, Hard Disk Device Management Tools, Hard Disk Wiping Tools, Hard Disk Cloning Tools, Hard Disk Low-Level Editing Tools, Partition Tools, Boot Managers, File Tools, NTFS Tools, Anti-Virus/Malware Tools, Network Tools, DOS Boot Disks and Linux Boot Disks.

2. GParted Live

The purpose of GParted is to allow the individual to take a hard disk and change the partition organization therein, while preserving the partition contents. GParted is an industrial-strength package for creating, destroying, resizing, moving, checking and copying partitions, and the file systems on them. This is useful for creating space for new operating systems, reorganizing disk usage, copying data residing on hard disks and mirroring one partition with another (disk imaging). GParted Live is a small bootable GNU/Linux distribution for x86 machine. It enables you to use all the features of the latest versions of GParted. GParted Live can be installed on CD, USB, PXE server, and Hard Disk then run on an x86 machine.

Note: Take care when using GParted on Windows XP/Vista installations. Read here for more information:

Update to "resize-windows.txt" - Draft to discuss (Page 1) - Documentation - GParted forum

Using GParted to Resize Your Windows Vista Partition The How-To Geek

You can also get GParted on various distributions such as the SystemRescueCD, listed below.

3. System RescueCD

SystemRescueCd is a Linux system on a bootable CD-ROM for repairing your system and recovering your data after a crash. It aims to provide an easy way to carry out admin tasks on your computer, such as creating and editing the partitions of the hard disk. It contains a lot of system tools (parted, partimage, fstools, ...) and basic tools (editors, midnight commander, network tools). It is very easy to use: just boot the CDROM. The kernel supports most of the important file systems (ext2/ext3/ext4, reiserfs, reiser4, btrfs, xfs, jfs, vfat, ntfs, iso9660), as well as network filesystems (samba and nfs).

System tools included with SystemRescueCd

•GNU Parted creates, resizes, moves, copies partitions, and filesystems (and more).

•GParted GUI implementation using the GNU Parted library (see previous post).

•Partimage saves / restores partitions to an image file on another partition or to another system.

•FSArchiver flexible tool to save/restore a filesystem to a compressed archive.

•File systems tools (for Linux and Windows filesystems): format, resize, and debug an existing partition of a hard disk

•Ntfs3g: enables read/write access to MS Windows NTFS partitions.

•sfdisk saves / restores partition table (and more).

•Test-disk tool to check and undelete partition, supports reiserfs, ntfs, fat32, ext2/3 and many others

•Memtest+ to test the memory of your computer (first thing to test when you have a crash or unexpected problems)

•Network tools (Samba, NFS, ping, nslookup, ...) to backup your data across the network

4. TestDisk

TestDisk is a powerful free data recovery software! It was primarily designed to help recover lost partitions and/or make non-booting disks bootable again when these symptoms are caused by faulty software, certain types of viruses or human error (such as accidentally deleting a Partition Table). Partition table recovery using TestDisk is really easy. TestDisk has features for both novices and experts. For those who know little or nothing about data recovery techniques, TestDisk can be used to collect detailed information about a non-booting drive which can then be sent to a tech for further analysis. Those more familiar with such procedures should find TestDisk a handy tool in performing onsite recovery.

TestDisk can:

•Fix partition table, recover deleted partition

•Recover FAT32 boot sector from its backup

•Rebuild FAT12/FAT16/FAT32 boot sector

•Fix FAT tables

•Rebuild NTFS boot sector

•Recover NTFS boot sector from its backup

•Fix MFT using MFT mirror

•Locate ext2/ext3 Backup SuperBlock

•Undelete files from FAT, NTFS and ext2 filesystem

•Copy files from deleted FAT, NTFS and ext2/ext3 partitions.

Get your copy of TestDisk here.

5. Ranish Partition Manager

Ranish Partition Manager is a powerful hard disk partitioning tool. It gives users high level of control for running multiple operating systems, such as Linux, Windows 98/XP, FreeDOS, and FreeBSD on a single disk. Partition Manager can create, copy, and resize primary and extended partitions. It includes command line interface and simulation mode that works with large files so you can safely experiment before working on the real hard drive partition tables.

6. Partition Logic

Partition Logic is a free hard disk partitioning and data management tool. It can create, delete, format, defragment, resize, and move partitions and modify their attributes. One cool feature about it is that it can copy entire hard disks from one to another. Partition Logic is free software, based on the Visopsys operating system. It boots from a CD or floppy disk and runs as a standalone system, independent of your regular operating system. It is intended to become a free alternative to such commercial programs.

It’s worth noting that the current (as of March 2009) version of Partition logic has the following limitations:

•Does not work with some SATA hard disks, no hardware support for non-USB SCSI hard disks

•Supports only DOS/Windows-style MBR partition tables (used on nearly all IBM PC-compatibles)

•No support for Sun or BSD disk labels, or EFI/GPT tables used on Itanium and Intel Mac platforms

•Most important: Cannot format partitions as NTFS (however, it can resize NTFS)

•Cannot resize FAT or EXT filesystems

•No hardware support for serial mice or for PCMCIA

7. SwissKnife

SwissKnife allows you to create, delete and format partitions on your hard disk drives in one smooth, simple process. While the product has been tested up to 400GB, it should support hard disks of up to 2048GB. SwissKnife allows creation of FAT32 & NTFS partitions. FAT16 option is provided for compatibility. Supports Internal interfaces such as IDE and SCSI and External interfaces such as Hi-Speed USB, Parallel port, PCMCIA, USB On-The-Go, Firewire, SATA interfaces etc. Creates Fixed and Removable Disk Format types. Latest version adds support for NTFS and features resizable windows. Upon completion, the drive icons will be dynamically updated on your computer.

Key Features:

•Formats faster than the OS (click on chart for details)

•Allows change of cluster size during Full format or Quick Format

•Divides a single hard drive into one or more partitions

•Supports Hi-Speed USB, PCMCIA, SATA, SCSI, USB 1.1, and FireWire® external drives

•Supports Fixed and Removable disk formats

•Supports FAT, FAT32 & NTFS systems

•Allows creation of a single partition of up to 2048GB of FAT32 or NTFS file systems.

•Full format or Quick Format of existing partitions

•Selective partitions can be modified for optimum flexibility

8. Cute Partition Manager (CPM)

Cute Partition Manager is a free advanced hard disk partition management utility that allows you to easily add, edit, delete and manage the partitions in your computer. Cute Partition Manager is very easy to use, and one of the best features about it is that It lets you preview the changes before you save them. It lets you edit the boot flag, partition type and other advanced parameters. It gives you total control of your system during the partition process. For example, it lets you edit all existing partitions. It even lets you install all the operating systems from scratch. It supports all versions of Windows (9x,ME,NT,2K,XP,Vista), DOS, Linux, etc.

Some features include:

•Lets you create more than 100 partitions per hard disk.

•Lets you preview changes before you can save them.

•Lets you edit advanced partition parameters such as boot flag, partition type, etc.

•Lets you remove every single partition in your system.

•Does not require an operating system to run (everything is built-in).

•Can be booted from CD, DVD, Blank Floppy, DOS Boot Floppy, etc.

9. EaseUs Partition Manager

EaseUs Partition Master Home Edition is a FREE disk partitioning utility that offers a powerful range of functions such as resizing partitions, formatting partitions, copying partitions, creating new partitions, deleting partitions, hiding partitions, changing drive letters, setting active partitions, and a handful other functions. Some of the main characteristics of EaseUs Partition Manager are:

•Material support for RAID

•Re-size and move partitions without losing data

•Create and delete partitions with a simple stage

•Allocated in a partition to make easier recognition

•Format of partitions by simple click

•Partition of ownership of every partition

•Conceal and to show partitions - to protect important data

•Specify a boot partition

•Outline of the effects of partitioning of a hard disk before applying

•Works on hard disks of 20GB to 800GB

Note: EaseUs Partition Master Home Edition ONLY supports 32 bit Windows systems. If your computer is running 64 bit Windows systems, please check the Professional or Server editions which are not free.

10. eXtended FDisk

eXtended FDisk, or short XFDisk, is a free DOS FDISK replacement that offers more comfort and comes with a bootmanager that allows you to have more than one operating system installed on your hard disk. With XFDisk you can partition your hard disk or install and configure the bootmanager, which will be located in the first 17 sectors of your first hard disk. The bootmanager will not occupy an own partition, so you can fully use the four available primary partitions per hard disk. If you choose to have an extended partition with logical drives on your hard disk, XFDisk transparently manages the extended partition for you. So you don't need to worry about the size of the extended partition any more. Of course, XFDisk and the bootmanager support more than one hard disk and even booting from logical drive

WIMAX AND 4G (LTE)

2012-04-24T11:25:00.000+02:00

In just a few short years, WiMax has become a disruptive force in the wireless industry. As the first 4G wireless technology, WiMax has the potential to do for broadband what the cell phone did for voice and provide high-speed internet access for millions of users globally. WiMax combines the performance of Wi-Fi with the range and quality of service (QOS) of a carrier-grade cellular technology. WiMAX networks can be as small as a single base stations with a few subscriber units, to much larger networks with thousands of users.

As the first, all IP based 4G wireless technology, the applications are endless. In emerging markets and rural areas, WiMax is being deployed as a fixed wireless technology to provide basic internet connectivity to residential and business users, without the cost and difficulty of deploying fiber or DSL. In this fixed capacity, the technology can provide backhaul connectivity for Wi-Fi hotspots and other IP enabled devices such as VoIP phones and video surveillance cameras. In more developed markets, WiMax is being used as a mobile wireless technology by large carriers to provide a first-to-market 4G advantage in handsets and other mobile devices.

WiMax and 4G technologies are also being utilized by a new breed of non-traditional operators including municipalities, local & state governments, utilities, enterprise customers and other verticals. Interest is being driving by new wireless applications including SmartGrids, remote education, tele-medicine, connectivity for M2M (machine-to-machine) devices, digital signage, ITS (intelligent transportation systems), and much more.

To help decision makers navigate these new technologies, vcn connections has developed educational resources including 4G/WiMAX FAQ, WiMAX tutorials, business directory listings and feature articles around planning and building wireless networks.

Professional Services

For operators ready to take it to the next level, vcn connections provides a complete suite of professional and consulting services. A well developed plan including proper business, market and technology considerations is the most crucial step of any project and a poorly developed plan can end up costing thousands of dollars and delays of months or more in deployment of the network.

But where do you start? Deciding on the right 4G wireless technology can be a daunting process. Will licensed or unlicensed solutions work best? Is WiMax the best choice, or should you consider LTE or other technologies? Should you consider "best of breed" or a complete end-to-end solution? Which vendor is the best choice based on your requirements?

While our expertise is in WiMax, we are technology and vendor agnostic and work with all leading 4G equipment and solution providers. Based on business plan, applications and spectrum resources, the best technology might be another wireless technology or combination of several technologies. vcn connections offers the following services:

- Business Case Development

- Technology Assessment

- RF & Network Planning

- RFP Preparation & Vendor Evaluation

- Network Optimization & Enhancements

- WiMax & LTE Training

- Turnkey Projects

For more information please, send an email or contact us at 234-8099-799-689.

For general business inquiries: vcnconnects@aol.com

Get Your Self Upgraded With The Latest Phones

2010-07-17T20:47:00.000+02:00

Since the day of its inception, the mobile phones has constantly evolved with newer technology and repackaged itself with more and more features. The very basic use of a mobile phone - to make and receive calls from anywhere - is no longer its sole functionality. Today mobile phones are fast progressing to become an all-in-one device that include the functions of a computer, camera, music and video players, and enhanced calling features like video calling and conferencing.

Latest Mobile Phones

The latest mobile phones are increasingly segregated on basis of their 'specialization' rather than the more traditional pricing and form. Most notable categories among them are:

Voice centric phones
Camera phones
Music phones
Smart phones
Business phones

These specialized latest phones are no longer limited to niche pockets but have entered the mass market. Most sought after features of a phone today is not its voice quality, but its camera, closely followed by the media player. A high quality 2.0 megapixel camera is the norm. The day when camera phones will completely overshadow the digital camera is not too far away. Popularity of music phones too is eating into the total market share of mp3 players.

These latest phones have also taken quite a few giant steps forward in the field of connectivity. Any latest mobile phone supports all four GSM bands apart from advanced networks like UMTS and WCDMA 2100. Mobile Internet is no longer just an entertaining feature like it was at the time of its introduction. With latest 3G technology, we can achieve near broadband speed while surfing the net. Remote connectivity through Bluetooth, Infrared or USB is supported in almost all mobile phones today.

With the advancement of technology, software giants like Microsoft and Linux are making applications solely for mobiles. Working with documents and MS office files, editing pictures, videos and music, giving PowerPoint presentation - the latest breed of mobile devices are now competing with the computer itself.Check this Phones out

2010-07-10T18:36:00.000+02:00

Get Pcs at affordable Prices

How to Take Proper care of your Computer

2010-05-10T14:01:00.001+02:00

CompuServe

DIY- means do it yourself. Everything one posses require maintenance, to avoid breakdown. It’s important for us to know some actions that are necessary, to keep our PC in good working state at all times.

There are high level of revolution in the technological world more person where using desktops, now more gravitating to laptops, notebooks and palmtops. I must let you know that the difference varieties in the IT does not connote face out of others, all have their own advantages over the others. Their uses and needs are interwoven it is wise for you to know why it will be useful for you if you have, desk-lap-palm-tops. Having the three is not luxury but of necessity. They were invented at different point to tackle different problem. Below are some highlights of the uses of the gadgets.

Desktop: This, from the size appears cumbersome, hence not easy to carry about. But I will assume you that it is stronger, more rugged and can with stand more stress than the laptop. Having a desktop at home or office is essential, as it serve as a backup for some crucial data. Also there are some programmes (Depending on what you do) that will be threat if runs on laptops, try them on the desktop so as not to lose some stuffs. This apart from the space it occupies makes work easy to come by. Typing are made easily on desktop. And generally navigating through desktop is faster. To equate this to laptops despite the size, what you need is UPS (Uninterrupted power supply) with this, it’s just like the laptop, it will make you finish and save your work when power supply goes off. And I will advice that you use flat screen monitor if you want your UPS to last longer, for cathode ray monitors can consume more voltage. For security reason, it is more appropriate to store discreet information in a desktop at home than in laptops that you carry here and there. I will say “do not under estimate the power of a desktop”

Laptop: The portable nature and carriage value makes laptops more expensive and seasons better. Hitherto the advent of laptops, one needs to carry whatever he has into a storage device before it can be taken to some other systems or to showcase for approval or assessment but now a complete book (Novel) can be taken for preview with the lap top with no need to transfer to any portable, removable device. I think the only edge laptops have over desktop is the carriage and potable value. You can take it to the beach, park, picnics and lot more, provided the battery is charged you can also be working out in the car so it’s good for continuity of work on the move.

Palmtop: A mobile pc this, just likes the mobile phone is very handy and can be pocketed easily. Though this may not be so easy to work on as it is very tiny, but it’s a review desk, as you cross check previous work, it is very useful on the move. Now you can’t say because you have a palmtop you will discard your laptop, they are things you can easily do on laptop,will require more energy and time to accomplish on a palmtop. Despite the diverse types of PC, your sense of existence and readability at discharging duties will be made assessable when you attain the models

However what is paramount at this point is how you maintain the equipments. So many people take the habit of calling engineers at every little hitch. What are the common problems we encounter with PCs. Before I illustrate some basic troubles, one cogent point of device care, is do not charge excessively, be it UPS, laptops or palmtops once the battery is full (they is always an indication to signify level of charge) unplug it from socket too much of battery charging kills battery.

Another object issue to consider is the use of anti-virus. Virus is a deadly and fatal attacker of the pc. In human life virus related diseases are the most dreaded and dangerous likewise to pcs a virus can completely shut a system down and you will lose everything you have stored. So I advice you get an up to date antivirus and when installed ensure you update it periodically to avoid risk. They are various types of antivirus like AVG, MCAFFE, AVAST, KAPASKY and recently AVIRA ANTIVIRUS any of these will be effective provided its up dated regularly.

3) There is another act you need to avoid to elongate the span of your pc do not place you pc, on the floor, mostly on a commented floor, if it most be on the floor, something cushioning should be underneath to extricate the touch of bare floor. So many pc especially laptop had been damaged due to such careless act.

Of course, you should know that any electrical devices should not have any romance with water, so avoid water / liquid to have contact with your pc. This apart from the shock it create, it courses most damages and inactivates the circuits and diodes on the boards. Be careful.

There is another issue that requires careful attention. PCs are devices that radiate heat, that is when you are in a poorly aerated place, you will be sweating profusely while working apart from the uncomfortable state you are conditioned by the perspiration, the system can not breath well so it will affect its work state. This is when you will notice the speed will reduce and you start blaming the system. No! Check your Ambience. I advise that you make your surrounding as cold as possible and the ventilation should be well arranged.

Surfing the Net or browsing the internet as widely known is good I mean very good as it provide us with reliable information to virtually anything you want. It’s actually,true that most do not believe that whenever you connect your system to internet, what you are doing also is you’re opening door or exposing your Pc to virus. Each time you browse with your system, one or two virus must attack your system. If you go the public café; except when duel necessary, I advice you use their system. Most will connect their system for hours, without doing any thing worthwhile- you’re damaging your system. However if you must use your system, upgrade/update your antivirus simultaneously.

I will recommend that you take the above CompuServe seriously, as if they are followed judiciously, you will have little or no problem.

How to deal with corrupt Hard Drive

2010-03-12T14:46:00.000+01:00

Hard Drives are the store room or the power house of a system. so, when a Drive is crashed or corrupt, the user stand a chance of lossing vital infomations. hence it's important for us to know some basics for maintaining a hard drive and how it can be treated if attacked.
To avoid having harddrive problems, the following are very essential;
1. Do not put your system off directly without going through the normal 'Start'-'turn off computer' steps.
2. if you are using desk top, it is highly recommended that you have UPS. why in God's name will you use a system without the thought of power backups.
3. Do not connect your system directly to power source
4. Do not use a system on a low or high voltage-it has to be optimal within 210-220.
I assure you if the above procedures are strictly followed, your Hard drive will be very save.
Perhaps you are a victim of crashed hard drive, the following are recommended;
1.Reload the operating system, by formatting the system completely
2.To avoid losing your information, ensure you backup your datas before formatting
3.And Another controvercial remedy is; put the hard drive in a very cold frigde for about 20-30 minutes(ensure you Rap or viel it with cellophane or Polythene bag)
Enjoy...

welcome to the world of 7

2009-11-16T16:57:00.000+01:00

WHY WINDOW 7?

I was talking about different operating system, it then stroked me that window 7 has just arrived.You may be thinking, 'why should I go for this?' here are some reasons why you should opt for window 7

- by Vicscomnet.

Windows 7 is next iteration of almost-monopolistic Microsoft Windows operating system, after Windows Vista. Windows 7 has both client and server editions that share the same code base, although Windows 7 Server will go by the name of Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft has released many information on general availability (GA) launch of Windows 7, together with features comparison between editions of Windows 7.

Sensing the failure of Windows Vista, Microsoft claimed they started asking PC owners what they wanted from Windows 7, resulted in Windows 7 been” Engineered by us. Inspired by you” product, which will definitely satisfy end-users. In fact, Microsoft has prepared a complete listing of major and popular Windows 7 features on official Windows 7 home page, which worth take a look to fully understand and maximize usefulness of Windows 7.

Windows 7 Features with Demo Video or Illustrative Picture

Communications

Entertainment

Gadgets

Games Explorer

Multiplayer Games

Play To

Windows Media Center

Windows Media Player 12

Performance

64-bit Support

Action Center

Performance Improvements

Power Management

System Restore

Windows Anytime Upgrade

Windows Easy Transfer

Windows Experience Index

Productivity

Aero

Desktop

Location Aware Printing

Snap

Snipping Tool

Sticky Notes

Tablet PC

Windows Live Essentials

Windows Search

Windows Taskbar

Windows XP Mode

Safety & Security

what do you think?

wouldn't you rather go for it?

operating system

2009-11-16T15:23:00.000+01:00

what does someone lookout for in getting a new PC?
why do Microsoft keep changing there OS?

Choosing the best server OS:

In a way, server operating systems are simpler than workstation OSes. They don't need to support as wide a variety of accessories and generally don't need to run as wide a variety of applications. On the other hand, the applications they run, such as databases, Web servers, email servers, collaborative applications and application servers, can stress both the server OS and the hardware. So choosing the best server operating system can be a trial.

Ten years ago, there were two main choices for a server OS running on commodity hardware: Novell's NetWare 4 and Microsoft's Windows NT. Today, Windows 2008 is still a solid choice, and although NetWare has disappeared into history, Novell's version of Linux is a good choice as well. On the proprietary side, the options are much the same as they were 10 years ago: Unix variants that run on proprietary hardware from Sun, IBM, SGI and others.

Choosing the best server operating system depends largely on a server's function. The easiest choice for a file-and-print server that supports Windows clients running Microsoft Office is Windows 2003 or 2008. While it's possible to support Windows file shares and run a server collaboration application that supports Outlook on a Linux server, it's more complex to set up and run smoothly. On the other hand, a file server supporting Linux workstations or an outward-facing Web server or application server is no more difficult to set up on Linux than on Windows and will probably be more secure in the default configuration and less of a pain to maintain over time.