January 2013 - FTechBlog

How to clean your Facebook profile and make it presentable

Jan 302013

Facewash is a new Web application specially designed to protect the privacy of Facebook users by eradicating articles and photos that could harm their reputation.

Once connected to a Facebook account, Facewash the site scans not only the news feeds but also status, photos and links that refer to the profile in question to identify the elements that could tarnish your image.

To do this, Facewash based on a set of predefined keywords, relating to abuse, violence or sex.

In addition, a search field, you can enter more specific requests.

Then free the user whether to delete items that are presented.

The goal of the developers is to propose Facewash users to “clean up” their profile and image on Faceboook to give them a more professional visibility and less controversial.

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Some useful tips for purchasing a Good Phone

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Jan 282013

Buying a new device is always something to be really excited about. When this device is a mobile phone, then you can really feel the level of excitement. Once if a person explores the market for a device, there are certain things he needs to look at, there are many points which needs to be considered. A mobile device means something which needs to be used regularly so it becomes pretty necessary that you choose a device with best configurations.

In this post, I am going to write some of the main points which you should keep in mind when you have decided to buy a new mobile phone.

Always look for the brand :

This should be the first thing you should look at before buying a new mobile phone. Always go for Efficient and Well known product so that your cell phone takes long.

Do not look for those cheap ones :

Prevent copy and China mobile phones, these mobile phones are less expensive in cost and may also offer you with many functions but those functions are just junk, they are not efficient and may get harm soon.

Operating System of the cell phone :

It is another considerable aspect which you should consider before purchasing a new cell phone. If the Operating System is not qualified according to your level then you should avoid that cell cell phone. The most important OS of today;s time is Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone.

Storage Capacity :

You always check this and obviously ask the retailer about the storage space potential of that device as its an important point you should be aware with, if the phone has low storage space potential than its speed might be slow and may also be cart so always go for the best and heaviest storage space with a great phone. The average storage capacity of a phone in today’s market is 8-16 GB. So always look for a nice storage.

The most important aspect which a organization man might always ask a person before purchasing a cell cellphone, this is the key aspect which can make the most effective cell cellphone the most serious one as it can affect your overall execute result, so always ask about its battery of life, talk time etc.

Additional features :

There are many other features which you need to look at. Like camera quality, Bluetooth, screen size, wifi and many other aspects. All these things really matter a lot because cell phones are not very basic today. Mobile phones have been upgraded with many other features and you need to have those features in a very good configuration to have a good phone.

More than making calls, phones today are used to surf internet, taking pictures and videos and exploring the world with the help of games and other things.

These are some of the things I stated above, if you implement all these plans in perfect manner, you will end up having a great phone with some real good features.

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Guest post by Paras. He writes at LostInTechnology. He loves challenges and right now he is working on resetting his friends Wi-Fi router password.

Galaxy Grand Duos – A perfect Preview

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Jan 272013

The latest device, the Korean Company comes up with is this Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082. It is a 5 inch cheap phone, and is mad to fit in those empty sacks , made by Note 2.0. So lets have a look at the specifications.

Specifications:

It has a 5inch , TFT screen with LCD display and with a WGA resolution, the Grand has a 1.2 GHz processor working under it’s hood. It also has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage in it.

Have a look at the video review of the Galaxy Grand Duos.

The main objective of the Korean officials was to keep this phone’s price as low as possible without possibly compromising with quality. It has a popping back and it has a 2100mAh battery , which is the dwarfed version of the Galaxy Note II’s 3100mAh battery , but this on this device it is pretty good. It also a 8MP camera at the back , a secondary 2MP camera for video calling in front. It measures around 143.5 x 76.9 x 9.6 mm and weighs around 162 grams.

It comes with Jelly Bean 4.1.2 pre-installed in it , and has some of the most amazing features , Samsung ever developed in the high end offerings as Direct call , S Voice & Pop up play. Also with these features jammed on to the phone , the phone still works with a pretty decent speed, no lags or delays in the processes even while playing the videos in the POP UP play mode.

Issues:

Everything cannot seem perfect , i.e., every phone has it’s drawbacks, so obviously this one also does. Everything looks cool , but Grands issues is it’s screen, TFT display.While colors look quite nice when you look at it directly, but on the other hand contrast starts to decrease as soon as you you tilt the display at some angle. But it is prety okay , not a very big disadvantage or issue out of it , as you know it is made to serve as cheaper version of the Galaxy Note II.

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Free Mobile Phone Tools Downloads

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Jan 262013

Software for managing or personalizing the mobile phones are found on the free downloads software category of the technology websites. These free software are compatible with Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, LG, Google Android and more depending for which they are built. While some are supported by most of the brands, rest are made brand specific.

Lets see some of the known free mobile phone tools downloads.

To begin with, we have Samsung New PC Studio. Like most of tools that come with today’s phones, this mobile phone tool is able to sync many things with the Samsung mobile phones with the PC running on Windows PC. It can also accord contacts, music, video, phones. From the application window, it lets us to edit our contacts, manage text messages, examine files on our phone and administer the phone as a network connection.
Samsung Kies is the another listed in the free software downloads software part. It is a must-have utility and tool for those who have Samsung Galaxy mobile phones. With the help of this tool, we can keep our mobile phone connected to our home PC at all times through the Wi-Fi.
Next tool is Nokia PC Suite. After getting the Nokia phone connected to our PC with the USB cable and the proper drivers, we can access the many exciting features Nokia offers in this PC suite. With this PC Suite, we can connect our phone not only by USB, but also by Bluetooth and other connection options depending on the phone model.
Another we have is the Droid Explorer. It is Motorola’s current free mobile phone tools downloads software which is dull and a bit slow. With this free downloads software, we can explore the file-system on the Motorola Milestone or Droid and also on some other Motorola Android Phones, easily with a similar blend to Windows Explorer. This tool is also valuable for developers, hackers and normal users as it just offers a lot to flexibility than the drivers company offers. It has a backing of an active community and developers behind it. New hacks and features are updated in most of the updates.
Another tool is the BlueStacks App Player. It is a virtual machine which can run on the Windows powered system. It will enable us in running applications on our personal computer that are designed to run on Android devices. Whether a person is a user who owns an app for Android without a Windows option, or he is a developer looking to test out application from your Windows screen, this App Player makes it possible to do that.
The last is the Sony Ericsson PC Companion. It is Sony Ericsson mobile user;s entry point to Sony Ericsson features like software updates, user manuals and service, support and guides. Using this tool with the Sony mobile phone is rather simple and involves connecting the phone to PC with the help of a USB cable.

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How to Network a Laptop to Stream on TV With PS3

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Jan 262013

Network a Laptop to Stream on TV With PS3

Creating a home network that lets your PS3 and laptop communicate with each other doesn’t take as much work as you might think. In fact, it’s fairly simple when you have the right instructions and you take time to set up the network correctly the first time.

Connecting the PS3 to a Network

If you have a PS3 with Wi-Fi capabilities, go to the consoles “Settings” and select “Network Settings.” This will show you several options. Choose Internet Connection Settings to find your home’s wireless router.

Hopefully you have some security that prevents your neighbors from accessing your wireless network. When prompted, type in your password to establish a connection between the PS3 and the existing wireless network. If you do this successfully, it should say “Enabled.”

Make sure your laptop is also connected to the wireless network. If you haven’t already, make sure that the files on your laptop are set to share with other devices. This will let you access movies, music, and other files through your PS3.

If Your PS3 Doesn’t Support Wi-Fi

Some PS3s don’t support wireless connectivity. If you can’t go the wireless route, then you will need to acquire wires to connect the devices.

There are two ways to do this. If you have a wired network in your home that runs through a router, you can connect the PS3 and laptop to the router with Ethernet cables. This will let you use the PS3 to access shared files on your laptop.

If you don’t already have a wired network, then you can connect the PS3 and laptop directly with a USB cable. You will need a USB cable that with two thin connectors (like the ones used to connect game controllers to the PS3). Many USB cables have a thin and thick side. Unfortunately, these won’t work.

You can also use these techniques to network desktop PCs, all in ones, and other devices to your TV.

Connecting the Network to Your TV

Many newly manufactured televisions have inputs that will let you connect to a home network. As long as you have a PS3, though, you don’t need to worry about this. The game console will essentially handle that part for you.

Your PS3 comes with an AV cable that has yellow, white, and red video in connectors on one side and an AV multi out connector on the other. This type of connection will give you good picture quality when you open files on your computer through the PS3.

If you would like to use a different type of connector, consider an HDMI cable, S video cable, or component AV cable. Each of these are sold separately, so you should do some research to help you decide which one matches your television best.

Reaping the Benefits

Now that you have networked your laptop, PS3, and television, you can view files from your laptop on your TV. That’s great if you have downloaded movies, pictures, and music. Running those files through your PS3 means that you get better quality by watching and listening to them on your home entertainment system.

support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/958/~/set-up-a-new-ps3%E2%AE-system

http://www.ehow.com/how_5010094_connect-ps3-laptop.html

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EA Launches ‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 ‘Masters Historic Edition’

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Jan 252013

Electronic Arts, one of the ace video game developers and pioneers in developing sports based titles have announced that their next venture – ‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14’, will feature a ‘Masters Historic Edition’ that allows the players to travel back in time and play the reputed game of golf, as it was then.

One of the main features of the game is the addition of the ‘Augusta National Golf club,’ the host of the first and the foremost Masters Tournament. With this title, the gamers will get a chance to step back in time and experience the feel and look of the renowned golf club, when it was known as the ‘Inaugural Augusta National Invitation Tournament’ in 1934.

This classic mode of the game will also focus on re-creating the environment of the 1930’s and every other element including the golfing equipments, the attire and the terrain. Developers claim that a lot of effort has been put in towards the detailing, so that the gamers get an authentic golfing experience of the bygone era. They have also claimed that the roll out of such a mode is an initiative to familiarize the younger generation of golfers with some of the legends of the game and giving them an insight into the evolution of one of the greatest sporting events of all times.

The legendary edition of the title will also include interesting features like:

- A pro version copy of EA’s latest Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14
- An overview of the layout of the 1934 Augusta National
- The current day view of the epic course
- Access to Augusta National’s practice facility
- Access to 3 Par course of Augusta National
- The original song of Augusta will be played
- Green Jacket ceremony

The game also includes other interesting modes that incline away from the Masters Historic Edition, such as:
Comprehensive Events Lineup:

In this title, the players will have a chance to virtually participate in some of the prestigious golfing events such as the Masters Tournament, Open Championship, The US Open and the PGA Championship.

Massive Inclusion of Championship Courses:
The game includes over 20 championship courses ranging from Augusta National Club, TPC Sawgrass and St. Andrew Links and much more.

Play as Legends:
With this title, the players can take up the role of some of the veterans of the bygone era such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and others or the pros of the modern day like Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson, Ricky Fowler and others.

Real-time Weather Conditions:
For the first time ever, this title brings in the night mode, where the players can play a match of golf at night. Also to be included are the features like real-time weather feeds and changing daylights according to time.

The LPGA:
The player can also take part in the LPGA championship or initiate an all new career mode.
The Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 will roll out in the spring of 2013 and will be available for PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles. So, let’s hope the game turns out to be as fascinating as its trailers and snapshots and indeed offer the gamers a slice of the past!

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The Lowdown on the New Google Play Developer Console

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Jan 242013

With the introduction of the Google Play Developer Console, open to every Android app developer, it is easy to develop applications with complete control of its design and implementation mode. As an easy-to-use console, it allows developers to fully manage their app portfolio and to publish updates along with newer versions of their applications.

What is Contained in the Developer Profile?

Your Developer Profile will be used to quickly identify you and your company to your customers in Google Play. The profile contains your name (the one you want your customers to view). It will also contain your contact information that allows Google to contact you if needed. It provides all of your merchant information, including in-app billing. It will also contain your public key for in-app billing and licensing.

Can I Have Multiple User Accounts?

Many developers working with a team have multiple user accounts located in their Developer Console. The owner of the account will be the first name that is registered in the account. The account owner is given full access to every component of the Console. As the owner, you can manage all other accounts and detail exactly what other account users will have which type of access to each portion of the Console.

Can I Link to My Merchant Account?

It is very easy to link your profile to your Google Checkout Merchant account. It will automatically be linked with your tax identification, monthly payouts of sales, and financial information.

Is it Easy to Upload and Publish Through the Developer Console?

A large portion of the distribution controls in the Developer Console allows you to quickly manage the territories and countries where your applications can be distributed. It gives you full control to quickly upload any release-ready data to be published at the moment in time it is complete. Until then, it remains in the system as a draft. You have full control to “unpublished”, or remove, an application anytime you desire.

How Do I Sell or Price My Products?

You will have all the tools necessary in your Developer Console to set prices on your applications. Should you be publishing any application that is free, it must always remain free. However, any published application that has been priced can easily be converted to free. For selling internationally, the Developer Console offers the ability, through auto fill, to use recent exchange rates in many supported currencies.

What is In-App Billing?

Google Play provides you, as the developer, the ability to monetize your applications in various ways by selling subscriptions and in-app products. Typically, an in-app product will be a one-time purchase. Alternatively, subscriptions will be recurring with repeated charges that are obtained either monthly or annually.

From the console, you will have the ability to develop a product list for all of your subscriptions and in-app products along with setting the price and the ability to publish instantly.

Can I Review Statistics through the Developer Console?

You can instantly obtain a detailed list of statistics on the performance of all of your applications. The Developer Console provides detailed information on unique users and devices. It also provides information on active installs, daily installs, uninstalls, and total installs.

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Is Game development on Android platform challenging??

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Jan 222013

For thousands of developers around the world, the Android platform represents a revolution in the art form of gaming. Capturing a magic unseen since the end of the ZX Spectrum, the easily-accessible platform allows indie developers more freedom to create both entertaining and visually arresting games within a relatively short space of time and with little investment. What has followed is resurgence in indie gaming, with hundreds of thousands of new ideas being developed in the last year alone. However, there are those that claim that since the acquisition of Android by Google, and with the increasing number of alternative handsets on the market, game development for the Android platform has become increasingly challenging. In this article, I hope to shed some light on the development process behind Android gaming.

This ain’t any iOS

The first thing to realize is that Android represents a substantial opposition to the mighty Apple, who, until recently, almost held the monopoly on indie development through their SDK program. However, Android has increasingly been seen as a bastion of the underworld, being an easily hack-able platform that can roll-out updates and codes within a matter of minutes, as opposed to Apple who take a matter of weeks to do the same thing. What this means is that Android is a far more reactive platform, creating a dialogue between consumer and developer. This also means that hey, if you mess up it’s no big deal, you can easily dip back into your code and adjust, updating the app almost instantly. Having said that, anyone can develop a terrible idea just as any old alchemist can attempt to make Gold out of Copper, it takes real talent to make it shine.

Wait, I got an idea!

The initial challenge facing all aspiring developers is the idea itself. It’s incredibly easy to think, ‘Angry Birds, well I could have thought of that!’, but ultimately there are few who have such an incredible idea as think they could, otherwise every game available would be solid gold. Unfortunately the secret behind developing a great game for Android is having a great, and above all simple, idea.

I say simple, because there is a slew of titles out there that, although they may showcase an incredible and engaging idea, simply fail because they’re too complicated. The secret is to keep it simple, and make it as accessible as possible for the greatest number of people.

Code Code Code

Okay, you’ve got this far; you’ve got that great and simple idea. But if you’ve read this far and not considered the possibility you may be called upon to code then maybe you should head on back to kindergarten, you’ve obviously not progressed since then. If you have no idea how to code, then find someone who can – explain your idea to them (although leave out some of the specifics – we don’t want them stealing your idea, after all!) – And see whether they’ll be capable of helping you out. Better yet, get yourself acquainted with Code Academy, an online learning platform aiming to get everyone coding within the next year.

The Greatest Challenge

By far the greatest selling point of the Android platform is also its downfall for any would be developer. Having worked in games publishing for a few years, it’s incredible to consider the sheer number of devices your game can be made available on. It also makes coding a monumental task, as each version has to be adapted to fit the device it’s to be played on. Then consider the volume of unique and interestingly shaped devices that come in all manner of sizes, and you’re facing a task the size of Everest.

Persevere

Ultimately, the experience of developing for Android can be made all the easier by perseverance and belief. If you believe in your project, and are willing to stick without through better and worse, then the challenge of developing will become enjoyable, and tackling new problems as they arise with effective solutions as you think of them will soon become your lifeblood. If you can imagine it, odds are you can build it. And build it you should!

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