For many of us clouds still remain the fluffy white things that float in the sky or the darker fluffy things that bring thunderstorms and rain. Well, today there is more to clouds than being fluffy and to float in the sky. Cloud computing has given us a new way to perceive clouds. There was an era when we relied on portable drives, hardware and pen drives to very large extent and how we used to almost have stroke if we misplaced these precious data holders. Cloud computing reduces the stroke rate that one might get on losing a portable hardware. It is a service that one can subscribe to and get a network storage space and computer resources.
Cloud computing is similar to your e-mail account which you can access from any corner of the world as long as you are connected to the internet. The only difference is that with cloud computing you can choose from the information that is accessible within the cloud. The essentials that you need to get information from cloud computing is an internet connection on any device ranging from a personal computer to a tablet. Just like your email is not housed on your device physically, the information on cloud computing is also not housed on your device physically.
The convenience that cloud computing brings to the users is immense. To start with it's the best deal for upcoming businesses and start up organizations. It helps these budding ventures to make the best out of the limited resources have and give them a chance to stand up well established organizations that have a stock of hardware and software. It also serves well for people seeking to use it for their personal work. With the number of devices that one person owns today it might get a little messy to keep a track of the data one might have saved on either the phone or the laptop. Cloud computing helps one to cut through the clutter and becomes a kind of data bank.
There are different types of clouds that can suffice you needs. There is the Public, Private, Community and Hybrid cloud, each with its own specifications so to cater to the needs of different people. Public clouds are accessible to all the subscribers with an internet connection and access to cloud space. Private clouds are set up for specific groups or organizations. Community clouds are set up between two or more organizations that have similar cloud requirements. Lastly, hybrid clouds have the qualities of two types of clouds at the least. The combinations depend on requirements of the people or the organizations.
Cloud computing certainly is futuristic as long as you know that your service provider has taken all the necessary precautions and safety measures.
Cloud computing is similar to your e-mail account which you can access from any corner of the world as long as you are connected to the internet. The only difference is that with cloud computing you can choose from the information that is accessible within the cloud. The essentials that you need to get information from cloud computing is an internet connection on any device ranging from a personal computer to a tablet. Just like your email is not housed on your device physically, the information on cloud computing is also not housed on your device physically.
The convenience that cloud computing brings to the users is immense. To start with it's the best deal for upcoming businesses and start up organizations. It helps these budding ventures to make the best out of the limited resources have and give them a chance to stand up well established organizations that have a stock of hardware and software. It also serves well for people seeking to use it for their personal work. With the number of devices that one person owns today it might get a little messy to keep a track of the data one might have saved on either the phone or the laptop. Cloud computing helps one to cut through the clutter and becomes a kind of data bank.
There are different types of clouds that can suffice you needs. There is the Public, Private, Community and Hybrid cloud, each with its own specifications so to cater to the needs of different people. Public clouds are accessible to all the subscribers with an internet connection and access to cloud space. Private clouds are set up for specific groups or organizations. Community clouds are set up between two or more organizations that have similar cloud requirements. Lastly, hybrid clouds have the qualities of two types of clouds at the least. The combinations depend on requirements of the people or the organizations.
Cloud computing certainly is futuristic as long as you know that your service provider has taken all the necessary precautions and safety measures.
Recycling electronics has become a big issue as people discover the damage that e-waste causes to the environment. Computers and other mobile devices also often contain valuable material and people go to great lengths to extract the material before disposal. The rapid growth of the electronics recycling industry is a testament to the increasing demand for the services. When you decide to recycle your computer, there are some simple rules that you should follow to avoid making mistakes.
Know your recycler
With the long list of recycling companies out there, it is a good idea to know your recycler. You should avoid thinking that one recycling company is just as good as the next one. You should never recycle your equipment with a company that is not certified. You need to work with a company that follows the set standards to protect the environment while also ensuring the highest levels of data privacy. You will get better accountability from companies that have the relevant certifications and you are better off working directly with the company than with a third party.
Be wary of "free services"
If the service sounds too good to be true, that is because it probably is. When it comes to computer recycling, cheap can turn out to be very costly. There are free services turning up all over the place and you need to ask yourself what is in it for the companies. The truth is that the service providers know the value of your used electronics. The cheap services could mean that the company is cutting corners and it is very possible for your sensitive data to end up in the wrong hands. You should be very careful to avoid being part of environmental degradation or putting your company a risk.
Create a plan and follow it
Having a good and effective plan will help to make sure that your recycling efforts go smoothly. Create a disposition plan and make sure that you follow it to the letter. Find out the best practices for effective data security and remember that you are legally mandated to follow a good data security policy. When coming up with a data security plan, make sure that you include the services of certified recyclers for your electronics. The cost of litigation for data breach is too high to take these issues lightly.
By following the simple rules, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that you are doing your part to protect the environment and ensuring your data is secure.
Know your recycler
With the long list of recycling companies out there, it is a good idea to know your recycler. You should avoid thinking that one recycling company is just as good as the next one. You should never recycle your equipment with a company that is not certified. You need to work with a company that follows the set standards to protect the environment while also ensuring the highest levels of data privacy. You will get better accountability from companies that have the relevant certifications and you are better off working directly with the company than with a third party.
Be wary of "free services"
If the service sounds too good to be true, that is because it probably is. When it comes to computer recycling, cheap can turn out to be very costly. There are free services turning up all over the place and you need to ask yourself what is in it for the companies. The truth is that the service providers know the value of your used electronics. The cheap services could mean that the company is cutting corners and it is very possible for your sensitive data to end up in the wrong hands. You should be very careful to avoid being part of environmental degradation or putting your company a risk.
Create a plan and follow it
Having a good and effective plan will help to make sure that your recycling efforts go smoothly. Create a disposition plan and make sure that you follow it to the letter. Find out the best practices for effective data security and remember that you are legally mandated to follow a good data security policy. When coming up with a data security plan, make sure that you include the services of certified recyclers for your electronics. The cost of litigation for data breach is too high to take these issues lightly.
By following the simple rules, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that you are doing your part to protect the environment and ensuring your data is secure.
Information Technology Projects within large organizations are frequently started in response to some business need or business failing. There is a tendency in organizations to seek funding and approval for project implementation through proposals based on high-level business needs. Usually proposals are attractive, inviting in appearance and are laid out in the form of a statement of work. They focus on the needs and objectives to be met and put emphasis on the persuasive factor of getting the project approved with the intent of "selling the project."
A common approach is to proceed with the project implementation based on "the solution only" by defining the required resources, plan of action, deliverables, timelines, and estimated costs. The critical part of documenting business requirements is omitted and a brief list of very high level requirements is inserted to obtain funding and approval.
"The three major reasons that a project will succeed are user involvement, executive management support, and a clear statement of requirements." "Opinions about why projects are impaired and ultimately cancelled ranked incomplete requirements and lack of user involvement at the top of the list." Source the Sandish Group report: Chaos.
The main goals of documented requirements should be to deliver value, reduce time and cost, increase satisfaction and achieve success. In my experience, the three integral aspects that are necessary for the success of projects, but that are often missed out or not detailed enough, are:
1. Benefits and business value:
People lose focus of the project's benefits and sponsors do not commit to measuring and achieving the defined benefits. It is very difficult to achieve business value if there is lack of commitment to attain the defined benefits. The benefit statements should be clear, concise, and quantified.
2. Detailed business requirements:
Documented requirements are Important!!! In order to align the solutions for delivery of business value, the business requirements must be captured and the solution must be managed to meet them. In my opinion business requirements should be S.M.A.R.T., namely Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-focused and Time-bound. Furthermore the solution should be designed to satisfy and comply with organizations enterprise architecture.
3. Documented quality assurance processes:
The lack of detailed requirements creates a huge problem for the Quality assurance team that is expected to ensure the quality of the project as a whole. The quality assurance team needs to have the means to compare what was delivered, to what was required. The more detailed the requirements are, including what is the proof of success, the more likely quality could be achieved.
Findings from surveys of over 100 companies in Keith Ellis's report: "The Impact of Business Requirements on the Success of Technology Projects" determined that "Companies with poor business analysis capability will have three times as many project failures as successes. 68% of companies are more likely to have a marginal project or outright failure than a success due to the way they approach business analysis. In fact, 50% of this group's projects were "runaways" which had any 2 of: Taking over 180% of target time to deliver; Consuming in excess of 160% of estimated budget; Delivering under 70% of the target required functionality. Companies pay a premium of as much as 60% on time and budget when they use poor requirements practices on their projects. Over 40% of the IT development budget for software, staff and external professional services will be consumed by poor requirements at the average company using average analysts versus the optimal organization. The vast majority of projects surveyed did not utilize sufficient business analysis skill to consistently bring projects in on time and budget. The level of competency required is higher than that employed within projects for 70% of the companies surveyed."
One must always remember that people in different roles will view the project from their own perspective and will not always see the bigger picture. A consolidation phase of requirements analysis needs to be done to look at these different perspectives and present an overall holistic best solution.
In FAO gathering business requirements is performed through brainstorming sessions with the business units and/or defining phased deliverables to be used as prototypes. The Information Technology Division in FAO has put in place mechanisms for ensuring Quality Assurance involvement in all phases of project implementation, from the project inception to project closure phases. In addition, emphasis for all IT projects to measure benefits and liaise with our business units to develop detailed business document requirements has become a prerequisite to project approval. In 2015 the IT division will measure the rate of improved project delivery due to increased business requirements definition.
In Karl E. Wiegers presentation, the "Cosmic Truths about Software Requirements" the following points are some key points to remember:
If you don't get the requirements right, it doesn't matter how well you execute the rest of the project; Requirements development is a discovery and invention process, not just a collection process; The interests of all the project stakeholders intersect in the requirements process; The first question an analyst should ask about a proposed new requirement is "Is this requirement in scope?"; The requirements might be vague, but the product will be specific.
On a final note, as considerable resources in terms of people and money are used to deliver what is actually needed for the realization of the expected business value and objectives, good business requirements are instrumental to avoid failures and complete successful projects.
A common approach is to proceed with the project implementation based on "the solution only" by defining the required resources, plan of action, deliverables, timelines, and estimated costs. The critical part of documenting business requirements is omitted and a brief list of very high level requirements is inserted to obtain funding and approval.
"The three major reasons that a project will succeed are user involvement, executive management support, and a clear statement of requirements." "Opinions about why projects are impaired and ultimately cancelled ranked incomplete requirements and lack of user involvement at the top of the list." Source the Sandish Group report: Chaos.
The main goals of documented requirements should be to deliver value, reduce time and cost, increase satisfaction and achieve success. In my experience, the three integral aspects that are necessary for the success of projects, but that are often missed out or not detailed enough, are:
1. Benefits and business value:
People lose focus of the project's benefits and sponsors do not commit to measuring and achieving the defined benefits. It is very difficult to achieve business value if there is lack of commitment to attain the defined benefits. The benefit statements should be clear, concise, and quantified.
2. Detailed business requirements:
Documented requirements are Important!!! In order to align the solutions for delivery of business value, the business requirements must be captured and the solution must be managed to meet them. In my opinion business requirements should be S.M.A.R.T., namely Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-focused and Time-bound. Furthermore the solution should be designed to satisfy and comply with organizations enterprise architecture.
3. Documented quality assurance processes:
The lack of detailed requirements creates a huge problem for the Quality assurance team that is expected to ensure the quality of the project as a whole. The quality assurance team needs to have the means to compare what was delivered, to what was required. The more detailed the requirements are, including what is the proof of success, the more likely quality could be achieved.
Findings from surveys of over 100 companies in Keith Ellis's report: "The Impact of Business Requirements on the Success of Technology Projects" determined that "Companies with poor business analysis capability will have three times as many project failures as successes. 68% of companies are more likely to have a marginal project or outright failure than a success due to the way they approach business analysis. In fact, 50% of this group's projects were "runaways" which had any 2 of: Taking over 180% of target time to deliver; Consuming in excess of 160% of estimated budget; Delivering under 70% of the target required functionality. Companies pay a premium of as much as 60% on time and budget when they use poor requirements practices on their projects. Over 40% of the IT development budget for software, staff and external professional services will be consumed by poor requirements at the average company using average analysts versus the optimal organization. The vast majority of projects surveyed did not utilize sufficient business analysis skill to consistently bring projects in on time and budget. The level of competency required is higher than that employed within projects for 70% of the companies surveyed."
One must always remember that people in different roles will view the project from their own perspective and will not always see the bigger picture. A consolidation phase of requirements analysis needs to be done to look at these different perspectives and present an overall holistic best solution.
In FAO gathering business requirements is performed through brainstorming sessions with the business units and/or defining phased deliverables to be used as prototypes. The Information Technology Division in FAO has put in place mechanisms for ensuring Quality Assurance involvement in all phases of project implementation, from the project inception to project closure phases. In addition, emphasis for all IT projects to measure benefits and liaise with our business units to develop detailed business document requirements has become a prerequisite to project approval. In 2015 the IT division will measure the rate of improved project delivery due to increased business requirements definition.
In Karl E. Wiegers presentation, the "Cosmic Truths about Software Requirements" the following points are some key points to remember:
If you don't get the requirements right, it doesn't matter how well you execute the rest of the project; Requirements development is a discovery and invention process, not just a collection process; The interests of all the project stakeholders intersect in the requirements process; The first question an analyst should ask about a proposed new requirement is "Is this requirement in scope?"; The requirements might be vague, but the product will be specific.
On a final note, as considerable resources in terms of people and money are used to deliver what is actually needed for the realization of the expected business value and objectives, good business requirements are instrumental to avoid failures and complete successful projects.
With the holidays fast approaching right there's a small but expensive gift for a special person. A smart watch is designed to coordinate with your phone using Bluetooth technology to make sure that you never miss a call again. Your smart watch will notify you of a call and if set for it, will also tell you who is calling. No need to drag you phone out of your pocket or from the bottom of your handbag. You can discretely check your watch.
Not all smart watches are created equal. Prior to your acquiring one, here are some factors to check:
1. Compatibility with your kind of phone
2. Strength of battery and also just how frequently it needs charging
3. What features you want
Some consist of: notification from social networks as well as calls, stop watch and also calendar, voice activation, water-proof, various alerts and shock-proof.
4. Design
Do you want something streamlined and also contemporary or are you a geek who really wants a big watch with every feature possible?
5. Simplicity of use
Does it effortlessly fit your wrist? Do you require something shock-proof? Can you check out the dial effortlessly? Remember that this machine needs to make your life simpler, not more difficult.
Here are the 10 finest smart watches for 2014: MetaWatch Strata, MetaWatch Frame, Pebble, Cookoo, I'm Watch, Samsung Galaxy Gear, Martian G2G, Martian Passport, Martian Victory, and Sony LiveView. I'm going to select 3 of these to review in detail. These three represent the variety that exists among these watches.
6. MetaWatch Strata
This is an extremely strong watch that can take some knocking around. The band is flexible plastic and also washable. There is a scratch-resistant face and also it is water resistant. The battery can last for a week on one charge.There are a number of stylish colors for the band - electric blue, pink, orange and lime green as well as the conventional grey. There are a lot more features and also applications that can be downloaded as apps to this phone suitable for iPhones. At $145 this is among the less expensive smart watches.
7. Samsung Galaxy Gear
This is a sleek, steamlined watch simply produced for a female who likes jewelry. No Samsung S3 or S4 is complete without one of these smart watches. One unique benefit includes protection of your phone. When you walk more than 5 feet away from your phone, the Gear secures and locks your phone, then unlocks it as soon as you return. The screen face is quite clear and also the battery lasts for 2-3 days between charges. The voice function allows you to dictate messages, established reminders and also make calls. This watch is $337 retail.
8. Sony LiveView
This is one that fits someone on a small budget as it weighs in at just $25.86. It can easily be connected to a purse strap but wrist bands are available. For something so small it is surprisingly useful with Facebook and also Twitter updates as well as the conventional features. You can upload as well as play songs from your phone, and also acquire gmail updates. However, there is no Bluetooth capability in the watch itself. As soon as the reception is gone, it leaves this phone unusable as it acquires its signal from the phone. One really useful feature is the "Find Phone" feature. If you can not find your phone, the Sony LiveView will allow you to find it by calling it for you.
As you can see, these phones are fairly different from each other and also from various other devices and accessories. Considering that these watches are so new, it's a good concept to try them before you buy. At the very least put them on and also see if all the buttons function. "If you consider all of the factors above, you will surely find a smart watch that is a perfect fit for you. Then, you can stop missing important calls or messages while simultaneously checking your phone less frequently."
Exactly what will 2015 bring for new Smart Watch technology? Currently smart watches have started appearing that do not require phone connections in order to function - essentially a cell phone watch. The world of the cartoon character, Dick Tracy with his two-way walkie-talkie wrist watch has arrived finally.
Not all smart watches are created equal. Prior to your acquiring one, here are some factors to check:
1. Compatibility with your kind of phone
2. Strength of battery and also just how frequently it needs charging
3. What features you want
Some consist of: notification from social networks as well as calls, stop watch and also calendar, voice activation, water-proof, various alerts and shock-proof.
4. Design
Do you want something streamlined and also contemporary or are you a geek who really wants a big watch with every feature possible?
5. Simplicity of use
Does it effortlessly fit your wrist? Do you require something shock-proof? Can you check out the dial effortlessly? Remember that this machine needs to make your life simpler, not more difficult.
Here are the 10 finest smart watches for 2014: MetaWatch Strata, MetaWatch Frame, Pebble, Cookoo, I'm Watch, Samsung Galaxy Gear, Martian G2G, Martian Passport, Martian Victory, and Sony LiveView. I'm going to select 3 of these to review in detail. These three represent the variety that exists among these watches.
6. MetaWatch Strata
This is an extremely strong watch that can take some knocking around. The band is flexible plastic and also washable. There is a scratch-resistant face and also it is water resistant. The battery can last for a week on one charge.There are a number of stylish colors for the band - electric blue, pink, orange and lime green as well as the conventional grey. There are a lot more features and also applications that can be downloaded as apps to this phone suitable for iPhones. At $145 this is among the less expensive smart watches.
7. Samsung Galaxy Gear
This is a sleek, steamlined watch simply produced for a female who likes jewelry. No Samsung S3 or S4 is complete without one of these smart watches. One unique benefit includes protection of your phone. When you walk more than 5 feet away from your phone, the Gear secures and locks your phone, then unlocks it as soon as you return. The screen face is quite clear and also the battery lasts for 2-3 days between charges. The voice function allows you to dictate messages, established reminders and also make calls. This watch is $337 retail.
8. Sony LiveView
This is one that fits someone on a small budget as it weighs in at just $25.86. It can easily be connected to a purse strap but wrist bands are available. For something so small it is surprisingly useful with Facebook and also Twitter updates as well as the conventional features. You can upload as well as play songs from your phone, and also acquire gmail updates. However, there is no Bluetooth capability in the watch itself. As soon as the reception is gone, it leaves this phone unusable as it acquires its signal from the phone. One really useful feature is the "Find Phone" feature. If you can not find your phone, the Sony LiveView will allow you to find it by calling it for you.
As you can see, these phones are fairly different from each other and also from various other devices and accessories. Considering that these watches are so new, it's a good concept to try them before you buy. At the very least put them on and also see if all the buttons function. "If you consider all of the factors above, you will surely find a smart watch that is a perfect fit for you. Then, you can stop missing important calls or messages while simultaneously checking your phone less frequently."
Exactly what will 2015 bring for new Smart Watch technology? Currently smart watches have started appearing that do not require phone connections in order to function - essentially a cell phone watch. The world of the cartoon character, Dick Tracy with his two-way walkie-talkie wrist watch has arrived finally.
The Nexus 6 By Google And More In The Latest Smartphone News
The Google Nexus 6 Is Breathtaking
It was October 2014 that Google released the Nexus 6 smartphone. At the time, it seems curious to challenge the iPhone 6, and it's bigger sister the iPhone 6 Plus. Google hopes to challenge Apple in the marketplace, and to steal their headlines with the recent iPhone releases.
We are always diligent about our research of all the best new smartphones in order to help you find the best fit for you. This review takes a look at the new Google Nexus 6 smartphone, and our review may be a little surprising.
Here's Everything We Know Already
Produced by Motorola the Google Nexus 6 smartphone comes with a huge 6-inch screen meaning that it is barely (less than an inch) smaller than the nearest tablet.
What this phone lacks in compression, it makes up for with top-class resolution to watch all your videos and pictures. With a 1440 x 2560 resolution along with a 13-megapixel camera, you'll take breathtaking pictures and view video in stunning definition.
The Nexus 6 can be purchased contract-free (unlocked) for $649, and this amount may be a little shocking to users familiar with the Google brand. This price point causes it to be the costliest of Google's phones.
If a cheap smartphone is what you're looking for, you may want to get a standard 2-year service agreement. This contract will price the Nexus 6 at $349 available with all of the chief carriers from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Sprint.
This move is clearly a ploy by Google to expand its market access and deviates from its conventional model of only releasing their smartphones on Google Play store and serviced by T-Mobile.
By putting the Nexus 6 into more carriers, clearly their hope is that it will help Google expand its market share of the smartphone business.
What This All Means To The Smartphone Market
With the recent releases of Apple's iPhone 6, the Samsung Note 4, the larger iPhone 6 Plus and now the Google Nexus 6, there's a number of outstanding options for future smartphone purchase.
This marketplace saturation also indicates that come the holiday shopping season; you'll find some outstanding deals on all the best new smartphones. So if you're looking to acquire a new cheap phone or in search of the best new one, then you should be able to find exactly what you need easily.
Whereas the Nexus 6 is an outstanding new phone, it's introduction into the market will mean that there are numerous deals on a cheap phone if you know how, and where, to contemplate.
As mentioned in the article earlier, the biggest advantage of all these new phones on the market will be furious sales and deals. With the upcoming holiday shopping season, you should be able to locate a great cheap smartphone easily.
By waiting for these holiday deals, you'll find a great phone at ridiculous prices that will perfectly suit your needs. From finding Black Friday deals to Cyber-Monday steals, there will be prices much cheaper than those publicized now. But you'll have to wait a couple months, and as it's said, good things come to those who wait.
It's never been a better time to purchase a new or cheap phone and there are a number of online stores to help you locate the best prices. So check out phones on Amazon, inside the Google Play store or Best Buy among others to find your next holiday shopping deal.
The Google Nexus 6 Is Breathtaking
It was October 2014 that Google released the Nexus 6 smartphone. At the time, it seems curious to challenge the iPhone 6, and it's bigger sister the iPhone 6 Plus. Google hopes to challenge Apple in the marketplace, and to steal their headlines with the recent iPhone releases.
We are always diligent about our research of all the best new smartphones in order to help you find the best fit for you. This review takes a look at the new Google Nexus 6 smartphone, and our review may be a little surprising.
Here's Everything We Know Already
Produced by Motorola the Google Nexus 6 smartphone comes with a huge 6-inch screen meaning that it is barely (less than an inch) smaller than the nearest tablet.
What this phone lacks in compression, it makes up for with top-class resolution to watch all your videos and pictures. With a 1440 x 2560 resolution along with a 13-megapixel camera, you'll take breathtaking pictures and view video in stunning definition.
The Nexus 6 can be purchased contract-free (unlocked) for $649, and this amount may be a little shocking to users familiar with the Google brand. This price point causes it to be the costliest of Google's phones.
If a cheap smartphone is what you're looking for, you may want to get a standard 2-year service agreement. This contract will price the Nexus 6 at $349 available with all of the chief carriers from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Sprint.
This move is clearly a ploy by Google to expand its market access and deviates from its conventional model of only releasing their smartphones on Google Play store and serviced by T-Mobile.
By putting the Nexus 6 into more carriers, clearly their hope is that it will help Google expand its market share of the smartphone business.
What This All Means To The Smartphone Market
With the recent releases of Apple's iPhone 6, the Samsung Note 4, the larger iPhone 6 Plus and now the Google Nexus 6, there's a number of outstanding options for future smartphone purchase.
This marketplace saturation also indicates that come the holiday shopping season; you'll find some outstanding deals on all the best new smartphones. So if you're looking to acquire a new cheap phone or in search of the best new one, then you should be able to find exactly what you need easily.
Whereas the Nexus 6 is an outstanding new phone, it's introduction into the market will mean that there are numerous deals on a cheap phone if you know how, and where, to contemplate.
As mentioned in the article earlier, the biggest advantage of all these new phones on the market will be furious sales and deals. With the upcoming holiday shopping season, you should be able to locate a great cheap smartphone easily.
By waiting for these holiday deals, you'll find a great phone at ridiculous prices that will perfectly suit your needs. From finding Black Friday deals to Cyber-Monday steals, there will be prices much cheaper than those publicized now. But you'll have to wait a couple months, and as it's said, good things come to those who wait.
It's never been a better time to purchase a new or cheap phone and there are a number of online stores to help you locate the best prices. So check out phones on Amazon, inside the Google Play store or Best Buy among others to find your next holiday shopping deal.
If you're the kind of power user that goes out and buys the latest flagship phone every year you may be thinking of getting the Apple's new iPhone 6 Plus. Before you do however, it is a good idea to give some serious thought to the 6 Plus' slightly smaller sibling, the plain vanilla iPhone 6.
The media frenzy and people's attention have all been for the huge 6 Plus because it has been such a long wait for a phone this size from Apple. Smartphone users who were stuck on iOS either because they loved it or because they were tied in to Apple's ecosystem, have glazed with gadget envy for a long time, upon huge phablet phones like the Samsung Galaxy Note.
This fact has not been lost on the Korean smartphone maker either. With savvy marketing and some really slick, funny advertising, Samsung has repeatedly hammered home on the fact that Apple does not have a large screen phone and that is what Apple phone users hope for every year.
All that changed this year however, with the launch of the iPhone 6 Plus, a 5.5" screened giant of a phone that is too large for most people with regular sized hands to use single handedly and that is the crux of the matter.
The iPhone 6 Plus may have a huge, gorgeous screen that is widely regarded as the best screen currently shipping on a smartphone but that comes at the cost of practicality. One handed use is out of the window for anyone unless you are over 6 feet tall and have the hands to match your height.
Even Apple acknowledges this fact because one of the few bits of custom software on the 6 Plus is the ability to slide the entire screen down so you can reach screen elements in the upper half without having to use a second hand.
The 6 Plus is also difficult to fit into pockets due to its size. A recent story about the Chinese cellphone provider giving away free pocket enlargement alterations with sales of the iPhone 6 Plus, sounds like satire but it is a true story.
For people who do not realise it, the iPhone 6 has not stayed the same size as the previous generation either. Even it has grown by half an inch to clock in at around 5" now so you can still have a large iPhone without having to go all the way to the 6 Plus.
The iPhone 6 allows for much easier one handed use and much easier fit in your pockets and clothing due to its smaller size, even with one of the many iPhone 6 cases on it. You might even get slightly longer battery life due to its slightly smaller screen that chews through a little less power than the 6 Plus.
There is also the matter of price, the iPhone 6 is a considerable amount cheaper than the 6 Plus and that money could be spent on a nicer pair of earphones than the ones Apple provides with the phone or cool designer cases at site like daily objects.
The upshot is, even if you are looking to upsize your iPhone on your next upgrade, for many people the iPhone 6 may actually be a big enough increase in size.
No one wants to get stuck in the limbo of mundanity, so why should you iPhone 6 Cases should look ordinary or like the ones that millions of other people are carrying. With a fabulous range of iPhone 6 cases that we offer you can give it a nice makeover. iPhone 6 Custom Cases is the another option for people who would want to give a real personal touch to their phone.
The media frenzy and people's attention have all been for the huge 6 Plus because it has been such a long wait for a phone this size from Apple. Smartphone users who were stuck on iOS either because they loved it or because they were tied in to Apple's ecosystem, have glazed with gadget envy for a long time, upon huge phablet phones like the Samsung Galaxy Note.
This fact has not been lost on the Korean smartphone maker either. With savvy marketing and some really slick, funny advertising, Samsung has repeatedly hammered home on the fact that Apple does not have a large screen phone and that is what Apple phone users hope for every year.
All that changed this year however, with the launch of the iPhone 6 Plus, a 5.5" screened giant of a phone that is too large for most people with regular sized hands to use single handedly and that is the crux of the matter.
The iPhone 6 Plus may have a huge, gorgeous screen that is widely regarded as the best screen currently shipping on a smartphone but that comes at the cost of practicality. One handed use is out of the window for anyone unless you are over 6 feet tall and have the hands to match your height.
Even Apple acknowledges this fact because one of the few bits of custom software on the 6 Plus is the ability to slide the entire screen down so you can reach screen elements in the upper half without having to use a second hand.
The 6 Plus is also difficult to fit into pockets due to its size. A recent story about the Chinese cellphone provider giving away free pocket enlargement alterations with sales of the iPhone 6 Plus, sounds like satire but it is a true story.
For people who do not realise it, the iPhone 6 has not stayed the same size as the previous generation either. Even it has grown by half an inch to clock in at around 5" now so you can still have a large iPhone without having to go all the way to the 6 Plus.
The iPhone 6 allows for much easier one handed use and much easier fit in your pockets and clothing due to its smaller size, even with one of the many iPhone 6 cases on it. You might even get slightly longer battery life due to its slightly smaller screen that chews through a little less power than the 6 Plus.
There is also the matter of price, the iPhone 6 is a considerable amount cheaper than the 6 Plus and that money could be spent on a nicer pair of earphones than the ones Apple provides with the phone or cool designer cases at site like daily objects.
The upshot is, even if you are looking to upsize your iPhone on your next upgrade, for many people the iPhone 6 may actually be a big enough increase in size.
No one wants to get stuck in the limbo of mundanity, so why should you iPhone 6 Cases should look ordinary or like the ones that millions of other people are carrying. With a fabulous range of iPhone 6 cases that we offer you can give it a nice makeover. iPhone 6 Custom Cases is the another option for people who would want to give a real personal touch to their phone.
The mobile industry is a burgeoning one, with a whole host of different companies vying for the top spot. At first, the top spot belonged to Apple, as it comfortably swept aside the competition and rose to the fore. However, Apple was unable to maintain its advantage at the top, and a lack of innovation and ingenuity on their part saw the American behemoths fall second to South Korean tech giants Samsung. Samsung had partnered with Google, and their excellent Samsung Galaxy line of mobile phones has been popularly received throughout the globe. The mobile phones have become hugely popular not only for their performance as well as their outlook. But, are they good enough? Can they compete with others? Here's a brief guide on the different mobile phone operating systems:
iOS
The Apple iPhones all run the iOS mobile operating system. Apple's iOS has not seen a lot of aesthetic changes since the time it was revealed, though recently it did undergo a complete renewal as iOS 8 was released in the market, which saw newer icons and newer facilities being provided to users. The iOS has a range of different connectivity options as well, and supports a wide range of new features. The Apple iPhone 6 and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus are both outfitted with Apple's operating system, and have become hugely popular. However, they are expensive. Apple has always been reserved for those who have a significant amount of money to spare, and the iPhones are no exception. Starting from $650 and going as high as $1,000 for the fully outfitted version, it is not a mobile phone that one would purchase every now and then.
Android phones
The Android operating system is unparalleled in terms of quality and performance; it is an extremely flexible operating system that can be customized with a whole host of different skins and choices that will add a completely different experience to your everyday usage. Some of the best phones on the market, such as the HTC One, the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the OnePlus One, are all powered by Android, though with different skins on the top, which add a completely new usage experience over the top. Unlike Apple, Android phones are available in a bunch of different varieties as well, so you can easily choose between a range of different options, both expensive and affordable.
Other options
There are a range of other options available too, such as the Blackberry Devices or the Windows Phone supported mobile devices. The Windows Phones are mainly manufactured by Nokia, which was wholly bought by Nokia, while the Blackberry interface has all but receded from the market, becoming a shadow of what it once used to be. However, both of these have a very small share of the market, which means that they are a great option for people who are used to them, but not such a good option for those who are looking to buy their first smartphone.
I just wanted to share my trick of researching the phone models, just go to Google image search and if you are in Sri Lanka then search for buy mobile in Sri Lanka will give you list of various phones available in your country. Now you may choose the phone by appearance and then look for its features by going to the linked website.
iOS
The Apple iPhones all run the iOS mobile operating system. Apple's iOS has not seen a lot of aesthetic changes since the time it was revealed, though recently it did undergo a complete renewal as iOS 8 was released in the market, which saw newer icons and newer facilities being provided to users. The iOS has a range of different connectivity options as well, and supports a wide range of new features. The Apple iPhone 6 and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus are both outfitted with Apple's operating system, and have become hugely popular. However, they are expensive. Apple has always been reserved for those who have a significant amount of money to spare, and the iPhones are no exception. Starting from $650 and going as high as $1,000 for the fully outfitted version, it is not a mobile phone that one would purchase every now and then.
Android phones
The Android operating system is unparalleled in terms of quality and performance; it is an extremely flexible operating system that can be customized with a whole host of different skins and choices that will add a completely different experience to your everyday usage. Some of the best phones on the market, such as the HTC One, the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the OnePlus One, are all powered by Android, though with different skins on the top, which add a completely new usage experience over the top. Unlike Apple, Android phones are available in a bunch of different varieties as well, so you can easily choose between a range of different options, both expensive and affordable.
Other options
There are a range of other options available too, such as the Blackberry Devices or the Windows Phone supported mobile devices. The Windows Phones are mainly manufactured by Nokia, which was wholly bought by Nokia, while the Blackberry interface has all but receded from the market, becoming a shadow of what it once used to be. However, both of these have a very small share of the market, which means that they are a great option for people who are used to them, but not such a good option for those who are looking to buy their first smartphone.
I just wanted to share my trick of researching the phone models, just go to Google image search and if you are in Sri Lanka then search for buy mobile in Sri Lanka will give you list of various phones available in your country. Now you may choose the phone by appearance and then look for its features by going to the linked website.
Are you looking for ways on how to destroy your hard drive? Here are some of them:
Burning
While heat won't destroy data it will aid in turning your platters into liquid piles. There are a number of ways on how to burn the device. One of the ways is by using fire. This can be in the fireplace or hobo barrel. All you need to do is to toss the device in the fire and then leave it there for some time.
Another way is by using a blow torch. Here you need to put on some protective gear, hold the platter at distance and watch it melt.
If you are an adventurous hard drive destroyer, you can use a thermite. You should fill a large container with sand and then place the platter on the sand. You should then light a container of thermite over the platter. This technique produces a lot of heat that destroys the hard drive.
You can also use sugar and saltpeter. You should mix sugar and saltpeter in a soda can and place it over the hard disk.
While burning will destroy the device, you should be careful. For example, you should avoid doing the technique indoors as it tends to produce fumes that are harmful. The technique is also dangerous because sometimes there are explosions that can be harmful.
Hammering
This is the probably the fastest and most direct way of destroying the platter. You need to place the hard drive on a hard surface and then hit it with a hammer. You should ensure that you wear protective gear. For example, you should wear goggles and safety gloves.
You should also ensure that you are the only person in the room. This is to avoid hurting anyone with flying bits of glass and metal.
Magnetizing
You need to use giant magnets. If you have money you can buy the magnets; however, if you don't have money you should take your drive to a local junk or scrap yard. The good side with this technique is that it not only aids in destroying the drive, but it also ensures that all the data is erased.
Shredding
There are many industries with shredders that you can use and all you need to do is to rent some time with it and destroy your drive. There are also some companies that have shredders that are specifically designed to destroy hard drives. All you need to do is to visit these companies and ask them to destroy the device on your behalf.
We provide secure data destruction services that ensure that your data is safe and can't be accessed by anyone. One of the best services we provide is hard drive shredding services. To know more visit our website now.
Burning
While heat won't destroy data it will aid in turning your platters into liquid piles. There are a number of ways on how to burn the device. One of the ways is by using fire. This can be in the fireplace or hobo barrel. All you need to do is to toss the device in the fire and then leave it there for some time.
Another way is by using a blow torch. Here you need to put on some protective gear, hold the platter at distance and watch it melt.
If you are an adventurous hard drive destroyer, you can use a thermite. You should fill a large container with sand and then place the platter on the sand. You should then light a container of thermite over the platter. This technique produces a lot of heat that destroys the hard drive.
You can also use sugar and saltpeter. You should mix sugar and saltpeter in a soda can and place it over the hard disk.
While burning will destroy the device, you should be careful. For example, you should avoid doing the technique indoors as it tends to produce fumes that are harmful. The technique is also dangerous because sometimes there are explosions that can be harmful.
Hammering
This is the probably the fastest and most direct way of destroying the platter. You need to place the hard drive on a hard surface and then hit it with a hammer. You should ensure that you wear protective gear. For example, you should wear goggles and safety gloves.
You should also ensure that you are the only person in the room. This is to avoid hurting anyone with flying bits of glass and metal.
Magnetizing
You need to use giant magnets. If you have money you can buy the magnets; however, if you don't have money you should take your drive to a local junk or scrap yard. The good side with this technique is that it not only aids in destroying the drive, but it also ensures that all the data is erased.
Shredding
There are many industries with shredders that you can use and all you need to do is to rent some time with it and destroy your drive. There are also some companies that have shredders that are specifically designed to destroy hard drives. All you need to do is to visit these companies and ask them to destroy the device on your behalf.
We provide secure data destruction services that ensure that your data is safe and can't be accessed by anyone. One of the best services we provide is hard drive shredding services. To know more visit our website now.
Designing any type of online website or blogging site can be a simple task if common mistakes are avoided. Without effective guidelines, it is easy to render a website that is both difficult to use, and extremely unattractive. With proper guidance, you can easily create a website design that is ideally suited to the purpose of your site while making it an experience that is both productive and pleasant.
Effective Content
Proper website design is not just creating something that is visually appealing, but also provides effective interaction as well. The purpose of quality and effective web design is to display the contents of the site to its best effect. To be effective at that, it must be designed in such a way that it retains the focus throughout the entire creative process.
Without it, the site can easily lose its aesthetic appeal or function because it is challenging to navigate. Web designs that are highly effective automatically enhance the site’s content along with the online user experience, instead of detracting from these basic needs.
The Layout
Layout of the website is crucial. In fact, layout is its central component. An effective web designer will use proper HTML structures and CSS (cascading style sheets) to create the site. Proper layout will have the necessary flexibility so that the design process remains consistent, no matter what the size or shape monitor or device is being used by the online visitor.
A part of the overall process of quality website design is selecting the best layout that strikes an effective balance between creating a site that is not dull or boring, while providing the ultimate user experience that is easy to interact with, and intuitive to understand.
The Navigation Process
Navigation is also another crucial component in the website design. It has intuitive links and menus, and is simple to understand and utilize. Quality navigation does not overload the online visitor with information, but simply assists the online visitor in helping them locate the information they need to solve their problem.
Effective Media
Webpages from 15 to 20 years ago were basic pages build with nothing more than text. However, today webpages are filled with all different types of media including text, video, imagery, audio, and a variety of multimedia components including animation. The designer that effectively incorporates each component into the website will have a major impact on the site usability. This includes choosing the right sizes and formats of each media used on the site.
As an example, online visitors tend to shy away from any page that utilizes huge amounts of text. If your site requires the display of a lot of text, it needs to be broken into smaller chunks to minimize the overwhelming effect. Other multimedia items that tend to be large in size also drive away online visitors, especially on small screens of mobile networks.
Coming up with creative website design does not need to be a challenging task. However, by avoiding the obvious, and incorporating the quality layout with good content and navigation, it is easy to keep create an effective website.
Effective Content
Proper website design is not just creating something that is visually appealing, but also provides effective interaction as well. The purpose of quality and effective web design is to display the contents of the site to its best effect. To be effective at that, it must be designed in such a way that it retains the focus throughout the entire creative process.
Without it, the site can easily lose its aesthetic appeal or function because it is challenging to navigate. Web designs that are highly effective automatically enhance the site’s content along with the online user experience, instead of detracting from these basic needs.
The Layout
Layout of the website is crucial. In fact, layout is its central component. An effective web designer will use proper HTML structures and CSS (cascading style sheets) to create the site. Proper layout will have the necessary flexibility so that the design process remains consistent, no matter what the size or shape monitor or device is being used by the online visitor.
A part of the overall process of quality website design is selecting the best layout that strikes an effective balance between creating a site that is not dull or boring, while providing the ultimate user experience that is easy to interact with, and intuitive to understand.
The Navigation Process
Navigation is also another crucial component in the website design. It has intuitive links and menus, and is simple to understand and utilize. Quality navigation does not overload the online visitor with information, but simply assists the online visitor in helping them locate the information they need to solve their problem.
Effective Media
Webpages from 15 to 20 years ago were basic pages build with nothing more than text. However, today webpages are filled with all different types of media including text, video, imagery, audio, and a variety of multimedia components including animation. The designer that effectively incorporates each component into the website will have a major impact on the site usability. This includes choosing the right sizes and formats of each media used on the site.
As an example, online visitors tend to shy away from any page that utilizes huge amounts of text. If your site requires the display of a lot of text, it needs to be broken into smaller chunks to minimize the overwhelming effect. Other multimedia items that tend to be large in size also drive away online visitors, especially on small screens of mobile networks.
Coming up with creative website design does not need to be a challenging task. However, by avoiding the obvious, and incorporating the quality layout with good content and navigation, it is easy to keep create an effective website.
Social media networks including Facebook and Twitter can assist your company in maximizing the presence of your brand online. It allows a platform to engage the public with your company far beyond the traditional confines of a user online experience. Maintaining the company presence on the social network platforms can allow your fan base to express their appreciation for the services and products you provide.
They can show their appreciation by following your company’s micro-blogging posts (in 140 characters or less) on Twitter, or by joining your Facebook community. Effective marketing strategy using social networks can build true loyalty unlike any other marketing channels or forms.
By utilizing a well-considered strategy in social media networking, you and your company can ensure that all of your efforts online continually coordinate with your other marketing strategies. This type of strategy uses a tactic focusing on an effective and proven marketing plan, and not just follows the crowd.
The Importance of Demographic
It is an essential part of your marketing strategy to consider the demographics of your audience. You will need to find the best media that provides the optimal fit with your targeted audience. Once found, you can then strategize by developing effective tactics by using social media integration as your dominant approach to reach the target audience, capture their attention, and hold it.
The most often overlooked component to social media marketing is not having a direct and concise goal in how the company will become engaged with the target audience. However, with a well-designed plan and purposeful objectives you can establish an effective tone in your updating posts and stick with the strategy. This will help to convey your brand’s personality.
Promotional Offers
Social media marketing is an effective tool to promote the company’s special pricing or other desired offerings. However, it is also important to add quality content. Simply filling social media networking sites with “buy it now” messages can turn off even the most loyal customer. It is best to utilize social media marketing tools without the targeted audience feeling as though they are being advertised to. It is important to match the company’s actions with the wave it the online visitor wants to interact specifically with the brand.
Measuring the Success
Before getting started, it is important that you will have an effective measurement to evaluate your company’s social media site and its success. The chosen metric must be meaningful to the company brand, which might not always coincide with the strategies used by the competition.
The Benefits of Social Media Marketing
Social media marketing is an effective tool to build the strength and bonds between the customer and the company. It requires small ongoing contributions, quick ideas and continuous updates to keep the customers fully engaged. Never attempt to overload any social medium with anything other than what the customer wants.
It is imperative to find effective ways to keep the customers fully engage with your brand. Doing so can be highly productive to the company, and increase its profits and success.
They can show their appreciation by following your company’s micro-blogging posts (in 140 characters or less) on Twitter, or by joining your Facebook community. Effective marketing strategy using social networks can build true loyalty unlike any other marketing channels or forms.
By utilizing a well-considered strategy in social media networking, you and your company can ensure that all of your efforts online continually coordinate with your other marketing strategies. This type of strategy uses a tactic focusing on an effective and proven marketing plan, and not just follows the crowd.
The Importance of Demographic
It is an essential part of your marketing strategy to consider the demographics of your audience. You will need to find the best media that provides the optimal fit with your targeted audience. Once found, you can then strategize by developing effective tactics by using social media integration as your dominant approach to reach the target audience, capture their attention, and hold it.
The most often overlooked component to social media marketing is not having a direct and concise goal in how the company will become engaged with the target audience. However, with a well-designed plan and purposeful objectives you can establish an effective tone in your updating posts and stick with the strategy. This will help to convey your brand’s personality.
Promotional Offers
Social media marketing is an effective tool to promote the company’s special pricing or other desired offerings. However, it is also important to add quality content. Simply filling social media networking sites with “buy it now” messages can turn off even the most loyal customer. It is best to utilize social media marketing tools without the targeted audience feeling as though they are being advertised to. It is important to match the company’s actions with the wave it the online visitor wants to interact specifically with the brand.
Before getting started, it is important that you will have an effective measurement to evaluate your company’s social media site and its success. The chosen metric must be meaningful to the company brand, which might not always coincide with the strategies used by the competition.
The Benefits of Social Media Marketing
Social media marketing is an effective tool to build the strength and bonds between the customer and the company. It requires small ongoing contributions, quick ideas and continuous updates to keep the customers fully engaged. Never attempt to overload any social medium with anything other than what the customer wants.
It is imperative to find effective ways to keep the customers fully engage with your brand. Doing so can be highly productive to the company, and increase its profits and success.
The key to search engine optimization these days is to not worry too much about it. As soon as you appear to be writing too much for search engines, and too little for real people, those search engines are going to lose interesting in your site.
There is a very fine line between optimizing a website and filling it with spam. Google isn't a fan of spam anymore.
In 2013, it wants to see users engaging with your site and returning if possible, it doesn't just care how many links there are pointing to your site. It wants quality.
You can still put keywords in your titles and opening paragraphs, and you can still use the odd keyword "alt tag" on your images, but the days of worrying about meta tags, keyword density, and back-links are done. I personally have dozens of page one rankings for my sites and have never filled in a meta box.
What You Can Do
Here's what I would do if writing a new post on my site:
- Choose a keyword as the title/topic of my post. It 100% has to make sense. "Best fishing spot beach miami" isn't going to cut it.
- Put that keyword naturally in the first paragraph of my post.
- After that, forget about the keyword and just write the article as well as possible.
- Share the post with my social networks, Google+, Twitter etc. Encourage interaction and shares.
- Move on to the next post and repeat the process.
Does that sound simple? It is! That is as "optimized" as your sites need to be these days.
You can still use SEO plugins but just fill in the titles only, don't worry about cramming keywords into them, in fact, this can actually hurt your site's rankings.
If you aren't comfortable writing articles, you can always outsource them to others. Give them instructions about keywords and let them go ahead and write it. Don't bother using article "spinning" techniques or other lazy techniques, Google is most likely smarter than you and knows every trick in the book.
Don't bother trying to trick it, embrace it and write good quality content.
Be Patient
Sometimes, when rankings don't appear over night, you might find yourself wondering if you have done something wrong, or what you could do to make an improvement. In all honesty, all you could do to improve is just to ignore your rankings.
If you are doing a good job writing, they will come sooner or later, there is no doubt about that. You have to earn them in 2013, but the good news is, you are no longer competing with millions of "cheaters", Google has taken them out of the game already.
Search Engine Optimization could not be simpler these days. There are those who will point out that you need a sound strategy and a solid campaign, but they are most likely trying to sell you their services. You don't need to listen to them anymore, just concentrate on your content.
There is a very fine line between optimizing a website and filling it with spam. Google isn't a fan of spam anymore.
In 2013, it wants to see users engaging with your site and returning if possible, it doesn't just care how many links there are pointing to your site. It wants quality.
You can still put keywords in your titles and opening paragraphs, and you can still use the odd keyword "alt tag" on your images, but the days of worrying about meta tags, keyword density, and back-links are done. I personally have dozens of page one rankings for my sites and have never filled in a meta box.
What You Can Do
Here's what I would do if writing a new post on my site:
- Choose a keyword as the title/topic of my post. It 100% has to make sense. "Best fishing spot beach miami" isn't going to cut it.
- Put that keyword naturally in the first paragraph of my post.
- After that, forget about the keyword and just write the article as well as possible.
- Share the post with my social networks, Google+, Twitter etc. Encourage interaction and shares.
- Move on to the next post and repeat the process.
Does that sound simple? It is! That is as "optimized" as your sites need to be these days.
You can still use SEO plugins but just fill in the titles only, don't worry about cramming keywords into them, in fact, this can actually hurt your site's rankings.
If you aren't comfortable writing articles, you can always outsource them to others. Give them instructions about keywords and let them go ahead and write it. Don't bother using article "spinning" techniques or other lazy techniques, Google is most likely smarter than you and knows every trick in the book.
Don't bother trying to trick it, embrace it and write good quality content.
Be Patient
Sometimes, when rankings don't appear over night, you might find yourself wondering if you have done something wrong, or what you could do to make an improvement. In all honesty, all you could do to improve is just to ignore your rankings.
If you are doing a good job writing, they will come sooner or later, there is no doubt about that. You have to earn them in 2013, but the good news is, you are no longer competing with millions of "cheaters", Google has taken them out of the game already.
Search Engine Optimization could not be simpler these days. There are those who will point out that you need a sound strategy and a solid campaign, but they are most likely trying to sell you their services. You don't need to listen to them anymore, just concentrate on your content.
One of the biggest challenges that face web site owners is trying to traffic to their websites. This is usually achieved by getting the best possible ranking with the search engines, which comes down to trying to get onto the first page of Google or the other engines such as Yahoo and Bing.
It’s important to understand if you are promoting a popular product or services you may have hundreds if not thousands all competing for that same spot. For you to get the edge over the competition you need to do some fine-tuning of your site with search engine optimization. This is not as complex as it sounds and the steps below can give you some guidelines to improving your site to get some search engine attention.
Step 1: Check the layout and design of your website
Whilst you may think you have an impressive looking website, it could also be at the root of your problems. Does your copy start half way down the page, making it more difficult for the search engines to grasp what your site is about? Have you got bloated over sized graphics that make your page slow to load or too much white space between the lines? It’s not difficult to tweak your pages to get them right.
Step 2: Have you placed your keywords strategically through your website?
Keyword stuffing can be detrimental to your site but so can lack of keywords. It’s no longer good enough just to put your keywords in the title and meta tags, you need to have a certain percentage placed appropriately within your copy and articles. Your critical keyword is ideally to be found in your first paragraph of text, and should also be used in headlines and in your hyperlinks.
Step 3: Text links and site maps
To get your site recognized and positioned you need to make sure that all of your pages are being found by the web spider when it crawls your site; which means you need to get your site indexed correctly. It’s important to include a site map in your website that shows all the links to your inner pages. Another good habit to get into is creating a navigation menu with text links, these are a lot easier for the search engine robot to follow and identify all your pages. On page search engine optimization is just as important as off page.
Step 4: Backlinks – Quality vs. Quantity
When you are trying to position yourself a highly competitive category you will need quality backlinks to your site, preferably PR 6 & 7 when you can get them. You will find that when you have good content in your site others are willing to link to you as it provides credibility for their own sites.
But this can take time to build up, in the meantime you can actively search yourself and start requesting links, the more the better. Don’t overlook that quality will outdo quantity any day in terms of getting your site a better ranking.
Step 5: Keep up to date with search engine rulings
Search engines change their rules quite frequently and it is important to keep yourself up to date. This isn’t as hard as it may sound, there are numerous forums and blogs on the net that regularly post information on the latest changes.
Subscribe to informative newsletters or join relevant forums so you always know what changes are in the wind.
Search engine optimization (SEO) can be complex, but following these few simple steps provides the basics for getting started.
It’s important to understand if you are promoting a popular product or services you may have hundreds if not thousands all competing for that same spot. For you to get the edge over the competition you need to do some fine-tuning of your site with search engine optimization. This is not as complex as it sounds and the steps below can give you some guidelines to improving your site to get some search engine attention.
Step 1: Check the layout and design of your website
Whilst you may think you have an impressive looking website, it could also be at the root of your problems. Does your copy start half way down the page, making it more difficult for the search engines to grasp what your site is about? Have you got bloated over sized graphics that make your page slow to load or too much white space between the lines? It’s not difficult to tweak your pages to get them right.
Step 2: Have you placed your keywords strategically through your website?
Keyword stuffing can be detrimental to your site but so can lack of keywords. It’s no longer good enough just to put your keywords in the title and meta tags, you need to have a certain percentage placed appropriately within your copy and articles. Your critical keyword is ideally to be found in your first paragraph of text, and should also be used in headlines and in your hyperlinks.
Step 3: Text links and site maps
To get your site recognized and positioned you need to make sure that all of your pages are being found by the web spider when it crawls your site; which means you need to get your site indexed correctly. It’s important to include a site map in your website that shows all the links to your inner pages. Another good habit to get into is creating a navigation menu with text links, these are a lot easier for the search engine robot to follow and identify all your pages. On page search engine optimization is just as important as off page.
Step 4: Backlinks – Quality vs. Quantity
When you are trying to position yourself a highly competitive category you will need quality backlinks to your site, preferably PR 6 & 7 when you can get them. You will find that when you have good content in your site others are willing to link to you as it provides credibility for their own sites.
But this can take time to build up, in the meantime you can actively search yourself and start requesting links, the more the better. Don’t overlook that quality will outdo quantity any day in terms of getting your site a better ranking.
Step 5: Keep up to date with search engine rulings
Subscribe to informative newsletters or join relevant forums so you always know what changes are in the wind.
Search engine optimization (SEO) can be complex, but following these few simple steps provides the basics for getting started.
Infinite scrolling pages are pages that allow users to scroll infinitely at the bottom of the page. Here the pages load more content as the user scrolls thus providing the user with never-ending amount of materials.
Although infinite scroll pages provide users with a lot of content, their main flaw is that they are not SEO friendly. The good side is that there are some measures that you can take to ensure that the pages become SEO friendly. Some of the measures that you should take include:
Including a sitemap
A sitemap is a list of pages that are in a website. The map is usually in XML format. In most cases, if the content that you are loading is separated into various units that have their own URLs, Google bots may be unable to find the content unless it's linked in a specific spot on one of the already-indexed pages.
When you include a sitemap you let the crawlers know about the full list of pages that are available in the website and as a result increase the ranking of the pages.
Creating a URL structure that accommodates infinite scroll
The URL that you use should be able to maintain the sequential nature required for an infinite scroll page. When creating the URLs you should be careful and avoid using relative-time based URL parameters. This is because using the parameters adds chronological complexity that reduces the SEO value of a page.
You should also avoid using code-based language in the URL. Avoiding code language aids in preserving an enhanced user experience. To be on the safe side you should use human language in your URLs. This is because the human language works best for both users and crawlers.
Using pushState
PushState is a HTML5 method that dictates how the loading process will take place. The method draws from the state object and the URL to load the content in the format defined by the pagination. Experts say that pushState tells the browser what to load and display.
If you want to modify your history, you should use replaceState. ReplaceState responds to the scroll actions and allows the users to scroll backwards and views the pages that were loaded in the pagination history.
These are some of the ways in which you can make infinite scroll pages SEO friendly. You should note that infinite scrolling is one of the many options of improving user interaction and retention; however, it's not ideal for every website. The design can work or fail to work on your website depending on what you want to achieve.
Although infinite scroll pages provide users with a lot of content, their main flaw is that they are not SEO friendly. The good side is that there are some measures that you can take to ensure that the pages become SEO friendly. Some of the measures that you should take include:
Including a sitemap
A sitemap is a list of pages that are in a website. The map is usually in XML format. In most cases, if the content that you are loading is separated into various units that have their own URLs, Google bots may be unable to find the content unless it's linked in a specific spot on one of the already-indexed pages.
When you include a sitemap you let the crawlers know about the full list of pages that are available in the website and as a result increase the ranking of the pages.
Creating a URL structure that accommodates infinite scroll
The URL that you use should be able to maintain the sequential nature required for an infinite scroll page. When creating the URLs you should be careful and avoid using relative-time based URL parameters. This is because using the parameters adds chronological complexity that reduces the SEO value of a page.
You should also avoid using code-based language in the URL. Avoiding code language aids in preserving an enhanced user experience. To be on the safe side you should use human language in your URLs. This is because the human language works best for both users and crawlers.
Using pushState
PushState is a HTML5 method that dictates how the loading process will take place. The method draws from the state object and the URL to load the content in the format defined by the pagination. Experts say that pushState tells the browser what to load and display.
If you want to modify your history, you should use replaceState. ReplaceState responds to the scroll actions and allows the users to scroll backwards and views the pages that were loaded in the pagination history.
These are some of the ways in which you can make infinite scroll pages SEO friendly. You should note that infinite scrolling is one of the many options of improving user interaction and retention; however, it's not ideal for every website. The design can work or fail to work on your website depending on what you want to achieve.
Increasing your typing speed (WPM) can be a challenge for people who have already learned the basics of keyboarding.
If you are still struggling with these skills, there are literally thousands of articles and websites which will help you become adept at this. But where do we go from here? Here are some tips and tricks for people who want to increase their typing speed.
Read Ahead to the Next Word
Practice typing the entire word instead of going letter by letter. Once you can do this, read ahead so that you can be prepared. While you're hitting the space bar you can be moving your finger to the first letter of the next word. Remember that pushing the 'shift' key while you are hitting the space bar won't hurt anything, so if the next word is capitalized, go ahead and hit that shift key whenever you're ready. I wouldn't recommend reading ahead more than one word, because of the risk that you will skip typing an entire word, and there is no spell-check for that.
Keep Practicing the Most Common Letter Combinations
If you took a keyboarding class or online course, you most likely typed the same combinations over and over - (fgf fgf frf fvf, etc.) Well, that is the best way for your fingers to learn the keys, but now that you have this down, it is time to learn the combinations that will increase your WPM. There are a lot of strings that are very common in the english language, like 'tion', 'ere', 'ght', 'ous', and more. And of course you should practice the most used words ('the', 'is', 'as', 'it', 'he', 'she', etc.) Training your fingers to type these almost instantaneously will help you make up for lost time somewhere else.
Release the 'Shift' Key Faster
In an earlier tip, I said that you can push the 'shift' key early, but holding it down too long is obviously not a good idea. When the first word of a sentence is one of those common words, (which you can type incredibly fast now, right?), you have to be careful not to capitalize the second letter of the word. This will only come with practice.
Stop Using 'Typing Tests' That Create Bad Habits
Full disclosure, I own a typing test website. But the reason I created it is because of all the horrible habits most of the sites are promoting. If you are using a 'test' that, when you make a mistake, it disables the all of the keys except the one that they want you to push next, or if they disable the backspace key altogether, Stop Using That Test!. How is this supposed to teach you real typing? It is your personal preference if you want your test to alert you of every error that you make, but I think that it is also a bad habit. In real-life the spell check may put a little red line under an error, but it might not.
Back to the Basics
Don't forget about the fundamentals of typing - use good posture, take regular breaks, and practice. Remember these tips, and try to put them into use. While you are learning these tips, your errors may go up in the short term, but don't give up. Slow down if you need to, but keep on typing.
- Learn where to put your fingers
- Use the correct finger for each key
- Don't look at the keyboard
If you are still struggling with these skills, there are literally thousands of articles and websites which will help you become adept at this. But where do we go from here? Here are some tips and tricks for people who want to increase their typing speed.
Read Ahead to the Next Word
Practice typing the entire word instead of going letter by letter. Once you can do this, read ahead so that you can be prepared. While you're hitting the space bar you can be moving your finger to the first letter of the next word. Remember that pushing the 'shift' key while you are hitting the space bar won't hurt anything, so if the next word is capitalized, go ahead and hit that shift key whenever you're ready. I wouldn't recommend reading ahead more than one word, because of the risk that you will skip typing an entire word, and there is no spell-check for that.
Keep Practicing the Most Common Letter Combinations
If you took a keyboarding class or online course, you most likely typed the same combinations over and over - (fgf fgf frf fvf, etc.) Well, that is the best way for your fingers to learn the keys, but now that you have this down, it is time to learn the combinations that will increase your WPM. There are a lot of strings that are very common in the english language, like 'tion', 'ere', 'ght', 'ous', and more. And of course you should practice the most used words ('the', 'is', 'as', 'it', 'he', 'she', etc.) Training your fingers to type these almost instantaneously will help you make up for lost time somewhere else.
Release the 'Shift' Key Faster
In an earlier tip, I said that you can push the 'shift' key early, but holding it down too long is obviously not a good idea. When the first word of a sentence is one of those common words, (which you can type incredibly fast now, right?), you have to be careful not to capitalize the second letter of the word. This will only come with practice.
Stop Using 'Typing Tests' That Create Bad Habits
Full disclosure, I own a typing test website. But the reason I created it is because of all the horrible habits most of the sites are promoting. If you are using a 'test' that, when you make a mistake, it disables the all of the keys except the one that they want you to push next, or if they disable the backspace key altogether, Stop Using That Test!. How is this supposed to teach you real typing? It is your personal preference if you want your test to alert you of every error that you make, but I think that it is also a bad habit. In real-life the spell check may put a little red line under an error, but it might not.
Back to the Basics
Don't forget about the fundamentals of typing - use good posture, take regular breaks, and practice. Remember these tips, and try to put them into use. While you are learning these tips, your errors may go up in the short term, but don't give up. Slow down if you need to, but keep on typing.
Every business owner or manager knows just how important it is to backup essential data and when a business relies on technology to contact clients and providers, intermediate communication and store files, then almost all data is essential for business, which makes backup services critical. Cloud backup refers to protecting data by storing it on a remote, online storage space, called broadly a cloud. A recent study has shown that a high percentage of small and medium sized businesses still experience data loss because they use direct attached storage, instead of cloud services. Data loss may be crucial to a business and many small companies never recover after such an event, reason for which it is important to research one's options when it comes to storage and data backup and find the many benefits that come with cloud computing and backup, as there are quite many of them.
First of all, cloud backup services offer you improved protection for your data, ensuring that all data is recoverable. This is possible due to advanced encryption and security technologies that lay at the basis of cloud based data backup. As small or even medium sized businesses don't have a rich IT budget, affordability is important to them and cloud services provide very low total cost of ownership. Cloud storage and backup is highly affordable and subscription prices are usually for full year lengths, which means expense predictability, another important advantage for small to medium size companies. Another important benefit of cloud services is represented by ease of use, as such services offer anytime, anywhere type of access. Furthermore, with cloud based data, you will be able to enjoy user friendly interfaces and easy to use web based management systems. Minimal maintenance is necessary for those devices that are used for data synchronization to the cloud. Due to this great convenience, cloud based solutions are fast to implement, which is yet another important advantage. In a matter of minutes, business can enjoy deployment of data and simple setup and configuration. Ongoing management is not the only aspect that offers such a convenience, as the restoration process is also very simple.
The most important benefit of cloud backup is perhaps its high level of flexibility. As businesses grow or experience decreases, their IT needs change, but cloud based storages are highly scalable and can increase or decrease their capacity fast and easy, depending on your exact needs. If you resort to cloud services, you will also be able to save money on energy, as you won't require large server rooms and power consumption. Clouds are perfect for businesses with green IT initiatives. The bottom line is that cloud based backup services are automatic, simple and cheap, presenting increased protection for business data, all the advantages that any company would want from a backup service. It is definitely an alternative worth considering for small to medium sized companies.
First of all, cloud backup services offer you improved protection for your data, ensuring that all data is recoverable. This is possible due to advanced encryption and security technologies that lay at the basis of cloud based data backup. As small or even medium sized businesses don't have a rich IT budget, affordability is important to them and cloud services provide very low total cost of ownership. Cloud storage and backup is highly affordable and subscription prices are usually for full year lengths, which means expense predictability, another important advantage for small to medium size companies. Another important benefit of cloud services is represented by ease of use, as such services offer anytime, anywhere type of access. Furthermore, with cloud based data, you will be able to enjoy user friendly interfaces and easy to use web based management systems. Minimal maintenance is necessary for those devices that are used for data synchronization to the cloud. Due to this great convenience, cloud based solutions are fast to implement, which is yet another important advantage. In a matter of minutes, business can enjoy deployment of data and simple setup and configuration. Ongoing management is not the only aspect that offers such a convenience, as the restoration process is also very simple.
The most important benefit of cloud backup is perhaps its high level of flexibility. As businesses grow or experience decreases, their IT needs change, but cloud based storages are highly scalable and can increase or decrease their capacity fast and easy, depending on your exact needs. If you resort to cloud services, you will also be able to save money on energy, as you won't require large server rooms and power consumption. Clouds are perfect for businesses with green IT initiatives. The bottom line is that cloud based backup services are automatic, simple and cheap, presenting increased protection for business data, all the advantages that any company would want from a backup service. It is definitely an alternative worth considering for small to medium sized companies.
Older display technology like DLP/LED rear projection cubes for video walls are still considered to be the gold standard, however they can be relatively expensive and take more maintenance than the latest LCD video walls. Front projectors run hot, burn expensive lamps frequently, and as a rule have lower resolution which is important when displaying small text and symbols. These are driven by a processor which accepts a variety of input sources. Hardwire switchers are considered outdated because of their limitations and they can be bulky and expensive relative to their performance. Modern LCD video walls are the preferred technology for demanding mission critical environments; they have overall high resolution with relatively lower initial investment lower maintenance costs and longevity.
An Overview
There are a variety of display technologies on the market, but modern LCD video walls are the best investment relative to cost, maintenance, longevity and return on investment. The latest ultra-thin screen mullions make LCDs competitive with the thinner mullion DLP cubes, but the difference in width is adequate for most control room requirements. From a functional perspective, these with their internal video processors, can acquire more sources, display more information and manage more information than any other method. This means better and faster decision-making.
That said, no technology is perfect so there is a trade-off. LCD panels don't last forever and when a panel fails, it is typically replaced rather than repaired. The potential problem is availability of a matching replacement. Technology is changing and products go on and off the market frequently as do the manufacturers. For this reason, buying several replacement panels is a good idea.
These are the most popular of the display technologies for the reasons mentioned, however the most obvious, but less emphasized is the depth. These panels can be mounted on the wall with an approximate 7" depth or mounted in a 12" deep cabinet. Compared to its DLP cube competitor, it's a good foot and half shallower and in a small control room the difference of 12" in depth could make a difference.
To conclude, if you're shopping for a video wall for your control room and want one that will hold up under continuous use 7/24, you won't find much choice within the ultra-thin mullion market. However, when shopping, don't focus on the displays, look at the video wall as a performance system and match the best LCD panel to that system. An integrator specializing in control rooms should be able to assist you with your selection. These are a sizable investment, so it's important to take the time to make your evaluation.
An Overview
There are a variety of display technologies on the market, but modern LCD video walls are the best investment relative to cost, maintenance, longevity and return on investment. The latest ultra-thin screen mullions make LCDs competitive with the thinner mullion DLP cubes, but the difference in width is adequate for most control room requirements. From a functional perspective, these with their internal video processors, can acquire more sources, display more information and manage more information than any other method. This means better and faster decision-making.
That said, no technology is perfect so there is a trade-off. LCD panels don't last forever and when a panel fails, it is typically replaced rather than repaired. The potential problem is availability of a matching replacement. Technology is changing and products go on and off the market frequently as do the manufacturers. For this reason, buying several replacement panels is a good idea.
These are the most popular of the display technologies for the reasons mentioned, however the most obvious, but less emphasized is the depth. These panels can be mounted on the wall with an approximate 7" depth or mounted in a 12" deep cabinet. Compared to its DLP cube competitor, it's a good foot and half shallower and in a small control room the difference of 12" in depth could make a difference.
To conclude, if you're shopping for a video wall for your control room and want one that will hold up under continuous use 7/24, you won't find much choice within the ultra-thin mullion market. However, when shopping, don't focus on the displays, look at the video wall as a performance system and match the best LCD panel to that system. An integrator specializing in control rooms should be able to assist you with your selection. These are a sizable investment, so it's important to take the time to make your evaluation.
As I remember, my family was one of the first families in our neighborhood to purchase a television. The year was either 1949 or in the early 1950s. The television had a black & white 10-inch screen in the middle of a large wooden cabinet. Everyone on our block who was available at the time the technician did the installation was present for the event. I remember clearly when the television was turned on; the first image on the screen was that of the Lone Ranger and his stallion Silver standing in his famous two legged pose. All of those who were in attendance roared with approval.
Prior to T.V. the main source of getting outside communication of world events was through the radio. I can remember our family members gathering around the radio on a rainy Sunday evening listening to the radio dramas in silence and with intense concentration. One good thing about this form of entertainment was that each person had to use their own imagination to form mental pictures to go along with the dialogue that they were listening to. This is something that the younger generations of our society have no concept of today. It seems that many of our citizens do not exercise the option of innovative thinking and would rather have someone else make their decisions for them. This can be a dangerous practice especially when those who are making the decisions do not have the person's best interest in mind.
The concept of Television
After evaluating the role that television has played in American society for the past half century it is clear to me what has happened.
During the later part of the 1800s and the first part of the 1900s, the industrial revolution was instrumental in changing our nation into a nation of consumers. One way to accomplish this was to convince the masses that they needed what was being produced to make their lives easier and more comfortable. This could be accomplished by advertisement and getting the messages out via the mass media (radio, print and eventually television.) The first thing that needed to be done in the first half of the twentieth century was to make sure that there was a television in every home or in a location that would reach the most people.
Advertisements
In the early 1950s I can remember hearing the term "Madison Avenue" was used a lot, but I had no idea what it meant until much later in life. This term referred to the vast advertising media that was located on the east coast. During the early years of television in America, it appears that the programmers devised certain test to see what the viewing public was interested in seeing and concentrated on refining those television programs that would garner the most attention from the viewers. At this time the shows used most of the allotted time to tell their stories and the commercials (advertisements were slowly slipped in), and took up a minimum amount of time. Now that the majority of the viewing audience has had time to become adequately hooked on T.V., the programmers have become bolder and the advertisements may take up as much as 60 to 75 percent of a program's viewing time to sell products. This fact has not escaped my keen eye and I refuse to cooperate with the deception.
Conclusion
Wake up America and return to reading books, art, and other positive cultural activities. Also a word of caution is be careful what you read, make sure that it has some positive value and adds to your intellectual growth.
Prior to T.V. the main source of getting outside communication of world events was through the radio. I can remember our family members gathering around the radio on a rainy Sunday evening listening to the radio dramas in silence and with intense concentration. One good thing about this form of entertainment was that each person had to use their own imagination to form mental pictures to go along with the dialogue that they were listening to. This is something that the younger generations of our society have no concept of today. It seems that many of our citizens do not exercise the option of innovative thinking and would rather have someone else make their decisions for them. This can be a dangerous practice especially when those who are making the decisions do not have the person's best interest in mind.
The concept of Television
After evaluating the role that television has played in American society for the past half century it is clear to me what has happened.
During the later part of the 1800s and the first part of the 1900s, the industrial revolution was instrumental in changing our nation into a nation of consumers. One way to accomplish this was to convince the masses that they needed what was being produced to make their lives easier and more comfortable. This could be accomplished by advertisement and getting the messages out via the mass media (radio, print and eventually television.) The first thing that needed to be done in the first half of the twentieth century was to make sure that there was a television in every home or in a location that would reach the most people.
Advertisements
In the early 1950s I can remember hearing the term "Madison Avenue" was used a lot, but I had no idea what it meant until much later in life. This term referred to the vast advertising media that was located on the east coast. During the early years of television in America, it appears that the programmers devised certain test to see what the viewing public was interested in seeing and concentrated on refining those television programs that would garner the most attention from the viewers. At this time the shows used most of the allotted time to tell their stories and the commercials (advertisements were slowly slipped in), and took up a minimum amount of time. Now that the majority of the viewing audience has had time to become adequately hooked on T.V., the programmers have become bolder and the advertisements may take up as much as 60 to 75 percent of a program's viewing time to sell products. This fact has not escaped my keen eye and I refuse to cooperate with the deception.
Conclusion
Wake up America and return to reading books, art, and other positive cultural activities. Also a word of caution is be careful what you read, make sure that it has some positive value and adds to your intellectual growth.
The design of a telescopic mast is such that its various sections can be caved into each other. Such masts find a wide range of applications, and there are many manufacturers and dealers for it. If you are looking for one, you should try the hobbyists' stores catering to radio buffs, suppliers of camping goods and stores selling telecom equipment. You can also source one straight from the manufacturers; some of them could even be willing to make it as per your requirements.
Masts are frequently used in the field of telecommunications to boost up the signal. The taller the mast, the better is the quality of signal. However, it is quite cumbersome to shift a full length mast for mobile communications. Moreover, a fully extended mast does not make a pleasant sight and could discourage radio enthusiasts from using one, as it could disturb the neighbors. Moreover, users would like the area around their home to remain orderly, except when they need to receive or transmit signals.
Since a telescopic mast can easily be folded to a convenient length, its handling and transportation becomes very convenient. It can easily be shifted to any desired site by being attached to a car or another vehicle. Whenever you want to use it, simply remove it from the vehicle, extend it to its full length and secure it in place. Once the job is over, you can fold and store it back.
You also get telescopic masts that can be attached to trucks and cars to facilitate the transportation. During transportation, they are folded to prevent any navigational hazard and can easily be corrected when reaching the site. These kinds of masts are usually used by the trucks employed by the armed forces for catching communication signals while moving. These masts may be installed on other structures, including homes, and can be kept in pulled back position when not being used. They also form a part of a field kit, enabling the user to erect them on ground and use them for communication in extended position.
Telescopic masts are manufactured from various materials. The choice of material needs to take into consideration two important factors. One is the location of the mast, and the other is its utility. Apart from these two factors, there are also other factors that need a careful assessment while finalizing the material of any telescopic mast. For instance, the overall length of the collapsed mast needs to be known before hand. Likewise, you should also know if the mast is going to be self-supporting or not. In case it is not self-supporting, what type of attachments will be needed at its base for providing the needed support? The weight of the mast, governed by the material used for its construction, should also be considered.
Masts are frequently used in the field of telecommunications to boost up the signal. The taller the mast, the better is the quality of signal. However, it is quite cumbersome to shift a full length mast for mobile communications. Moreover, a fully extended mast does not make a pleasant sight and could discourage radio enthusiasts from using one, as it could disturb the neighbors. Moreover, users would like the area around their home to remain orderly, except when they need to receive or transmit signals.
Since a telescopic mast can easily be folded to a convenient length, its handling and transportation becomes very convenient. It can easily be shifted to any desired site by being attached to a car or another vehicle. Whenever you want to use it, simply remove it from the vehicle, extend it to its full length and secure it in place. Once the job is over, you can fold and store it back.
You also get telescopic masts that can be attached to trucks and cars to facilitate the transportation. During transportation, they are folded to prevent any navigational hazard and can easily be corrected when reaching the site. These kinds of masts are usually used by the trucks employed by the armed forces for catching communication signals while moving. These masts may be installed on other structures, including homes, and can be kept in pulled back position when not being used. They also form a part of a field kit, enabling the user to erect them on ground and use them for communication in extended position.
Telescopic masts are manufactured from various materials. The choice of material needs to take into consideration two important factors. One is the location of the mast, and the other is its utility. Apart from these two factors, there are also other factors that need a careful assessment while finalizing the material of any telescopic mast. For instance, the overall length of the collapsed mast needs to be known before hand. Likewise, you should also know if the mast is going to be self-supporting or not. In case it is not self-supporting, what type of attachments will be needed at its base for providing the needed support? The weight of the mast, governed by the material used for its construction, should also be considered.
Making use of desktop programs remotely can be extremely useful, as not only do you get to share the data stored on your PC, you can also use administrative tools from another location. Despite these benefits, a lot of people have mentioned concerns with regards to the security of remote connections. With cyber crime on the increase, and with hackers coming up with new and more inventive ways to gain access to other people's computers, these concerns need to be addressed.
Of course, you should not let your fear with regards to security affect you in such a way that you avoid using remote connections, and so long as you follow the advice given in this article, there is no reason why you should not be able to use remote connections securely.
Keep your Security Patches Updated
This is essential if you wish to avoid hackers getting control of your system by hacking in to your remote connection. It is important that you update the programs that you use to gain remote access to your computer, but also to other programs such as your internet browsers and the operating system. Software patches are often released at regular intervals and they are usually free, this is because software is often released with flaws despite rigorous testing.
Making use of Security Programs
Making sure that your computer system is well protected against cyber attacks is essential, especially as new threats are popping up on a regular basis. Some anti-virus programs are available to download for free, and they will be able to deal with all kinds of threats, including worms, keyloggers and Trojans. It is important that you activate automatic updates as these will help to keep your anti-virus programs up to date, and ready to deal with the latest threats.
There are other things that you can do in order to stay safe once you have set up a remote connection, such as educating yourself on some of the newer threats that you may encounter. Reading publications related to the world of computer and IT security is likely to give you the information that you need to be able to take the actions required to avoid falling victims to hackers.
You can also do other things such as making sure that your password that is not easy to guess, as well as making sure that you do not share that password with anyone else. Other safety rules include not opening links and attachments from email addresses that you are not familiar with.
Of course, you should not let your fear with regards to security affect you in such a way that you avoid using remote connections, and so long as you follow the advice given in this article, there is no reason why you should not be able to use remote connections securely.
Keep your Security Patches Updated
This is essential if you wish to avoid hackers getting control of your system by hacking in to your remote connection. It is important that you update the programs that you use to gain remote access to your computer, but also to other programs such as your internet browsers and the operating system. Software patches are often released at regular intervals and they are usually free, this is because software is often released with flaws despite rigorous testing.
Making use of Security Programs
Making sure that your computer system is well protected against cyber attacks is essential, especially as new threats are popping up on a regular basis. Some anti-virus programs are available to download for free, and they will be able to deal with all kinds of threats, including worms, keyloggers and Trojans. It is important that you activate automatic updates as these will help to keep your anti-virus programs up to date, and ready to deal with the latest threats.
There are other things that you can do in order to stay safe once you have set up a remote connection, such as educating yourself on some of the newer threats that you may encounter. Reading publications related to the world of computer and IT security is likely to give you the information that you need to be able to take the actions required to avoid falling victims to hackers.
You can also do other things such as making sure that your password that is not easy to guess, as well as making sure that you do not share that password with anyone else. Other safety rules include not opening links and attachments from email addresses that you are not familiar with.
Sometime last year, a cousin of mine came hurriedly claiming that a single missed call could help Anna Hazare in his anti-corruption drive. The idea was to garner enough support from the people so that they could pressurize the government to accept the Lokpall Bill. Having spent donkeys years in the field of mobile marketing, I could do nothing but smile at his naiveté. Missed call marketing is one of the many strategies used by marketing to gather attention among the public.
SMS marketing is one of the best ways to promote products and services that are provided by any business. Today businesses no longer rely on traditional media for the sale of their services. Sending bulk SMSes is a cost efficient marketing tool for present day businesses. Mobile marketing is available in various forms and applications which simplifies the sending and receiving of promotional messages. The whole process is rendered quick and convenient. In the world of marketing, it is advisable not to be slow as if you miss a chance once, you miss it forever.
The bulk SMS software targets thousands of thousands of customers and it can be installed in the systems for streamlining the process. If you are to target so many customers with a single business message, it is not easy to manage things. The SMS software sends out SMSes in bulk to multiple audiences within a short span of time. This is why it is important for a business to know its clients who can be accessed through the database and receive the message with a single click. This would have otherwise been a complicated task.
Through this form of SMS marketing, companies can save huge costs which they would have otherwise had to pay the marketing and advertising agencies.The SMS software makes use of a short code which is also known as a short number. Short codes are special telephone numbers which are comparatively shorter than the full telephone numbers and are used for addressing MMS and SMS messages from the fixed phones or mobile phones of a certain provider. By sending bulk SMSes, you can simplify the marketing procedure of businesses across the world.
Marketers need to go for innovation in their techniques and the SMS marketing process is simply successful. People carry their mobile phones wherever they go and this growing trend has attracted the attention of marketers who want to cash in using bulk SMS services. With the software, you can send unlimited SMSes to the targeted audience which bridges the gap between the end user and the business providing these services. It takes the business to a new high. Consequently, the operations are improved and this translates into better revenues.
In the increasingly competitive world, businesses can thrive only by adopting competitive marketing strategies. Do not ignore the bulk SMS software which offers instant feedback.
SMS marketing is one of the best ways to promote products and services that are provided by any business. Today businesses no longer rely on traditional media for the sale of their services. Sending bulk SMSes is a cost efficient marketing tool for present day businesses. Mobile marketing is available in various forms and applications which simplifies the sending and receiving of promotional messages. The whole process is rendered quick and convenient. In the world of marketing, it is advisable not to be slow as if you miss a chance once, you miss it forever.
The bulk SMS software targets thousands of thousands of customers and it can be installed in the systems for streamlining the process. If you are to target so many customers with a single business message, it is not easy to manage things. The SMS software sends out SMSes in bulk to multiple audiences within a short span of time. This is why it is important for a business to know its clients who can be accessed through the database and receive the message with a single click. This would have otherwise been a complicated task.
Through this form of SMS marketing, companies can save huge costs which they would have otherwise had to pay the marketing and advertising agencies.The SMS software makes use of a short code which is also known as a short number. Short codes are special telephone numbers which are comparatively shorter than the full telephone numbers and are used for addressing MMS and SMS messages from the fixed phones or mobile phones of a certain provider. By sending bulk SMSes, you can simplify the marketing procedure of businesses across the world.
Marketers need to go for innovation in their techniques and the SMS marketing process is simply successful. People carry their mobile phones wherever they go and this growing trend has attracted the attention of marketers who want to cash in using bulk SMS services. With the software, you can send unlimited SMSes to the targeted audience which bridges the gap between the end user and the business providing these services. It takes the business to a new high. Consequently, the operations are improved and this translates into better revenues.
In the increasingly competitive world, businesses can thrive only by adopting competitive marketing strategies. Do not ignore the bulk SMS software which offers instant feedback.
Spring has arrived, and we're not talking about Spring MVC. This time of year everyone is ready to shake off the shackles of winter and start fresh. The time for spring cleaning is here! This year we'd like you to take a different approach. The fact is, many IT employers emphasize the necessity of clean code. If their employees work on a team it's often one of the most crucial aspects of a developer's skills. It's easy to slip into sloppy code writing or forget a few things over the years so even if you're a veteran at writing code, it might not always be as clean as it needs to be. Time to make a change! Here are a few resources we found to help you out:
1) Clean Code Bible: Okay, so that's not actually the title of Robert C. Martin's revered text on coding. Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftmanship promises to instill the values of a software craftsman into its readers. This book helps beginners understand the difference between functioning code and clean code and reminds veteran programmers that there's always room for improvement.
2) Just Press Clean: Although your boss might not encourage it, using sites like Dirty Markup are a quick and easy way to catch your mistakes. Just input your HTML, CSS or JavaScript code and press the clean button. Although we don't encourage relying on this to clean up your code for you, it's a great tool for pointing out some messy mistakes you might not realize you're making. It erases the mistakes from your original code so it's easy to compare the original to the cleaned up version to see where sloppiness resides in your code. Then take the initiative to make adjustments!
3) Cheat Sheet: If you find yourself committing minor code offenses but don't have much time to study, review some online coding guidelines. They'll give you a crash course in clean code and are easy to refer to at a moment's notice. Just make sure not to use these as a crutch! They're great as a quick refresher but can be detrimental to your performance if you can't work without them.
Your front-end design may be streamlined and visually appealing, but that doesn't mean your backend coding is without clutter. Take time this spring to adopt clean coding habits. Your teammates and employers--both future and present--will thank you for it.
1) Clean Code Bible: Okay, so that's not actually the title of Robert C. Martin's revered text on coding. Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftmanship promises to instill the values of a software craftsman into its readers. This book helps beginners understand the difference between functioning code and clean code and reminds veteran programmers that there's always room for improvement.
2) Just Press Clean: Although your boss might not encourage it, using sites like Dirty Markup are a quick and easy way to catch your mistakes. Just input your HTML, CSS or JavaScript code and press the clean button. Although we don't encourage relying on this to clean up your code for you, it's a great tool for pointing out some messy mistakes you might not realize you're making. It erases the mistakes from your original code so it's easy to compare the original to the cleaned up version to see where sloppiness resides in your code. Then take the initiative to make adjustments!
3) Cheat Sheet: If you find yourself committing minor code offenses but don't have much time to study, review some online coding guidelines. They'll give you a crash course in clean code and are easy to refer to at a moment's notice. Just make sure not to use these as a crutch! They're great as a quick refresher but can be detrimental to your performance if you can't work without them.
Your front-end design may be streamlined and visually appealing, but that doesn't mean your backend coding is without clutter. Take time this spring to adopt clean coding habits. Your teammates and employers--both future and present--will thank you for it.
For years the industry standard in creative design software has been Adobe and their Creative Suite products. Just over a year ago Adobe released their Creative Cloud. As I talk to many design professionals in the industry, there seems to be either a complete lack of understanding, or some misconceptions about the product and program. Having sold hundreds of copies of the Creative Cloud, I talk about the product on a regular basis.
Here are a few things you might not know about the Adobe Creative Cloud.
1) Traditional Licensing is Ending
If you've purchased any Adobe creative products over the last ten years, you're familiar with their licensing program. You call your reseller, or go on Adobe's website, tell them which products you want, pay a one-time fee, and the software is yours to use. This traditional licensing program is ending. For corporate accounts, Adobe will stop selling traditional licensing April 2014. For non-profit/education customers, it will happen sometime before the end of 2014.
This is significant, because if you don't want to move to the Adobe Creative Cloud yet, you will want to load up on licenses before the traditional program ends. Once that cutoff date happens, your only choice will be to purchase on the Creative Cloud.
2) Non-Creative Products Can Still Be Licensed
One big misconception we see is that people think all Adobe products are now only available through the subscription model. This is not true. Any product that is considered non-creative, such as Acrobat and EchoSign, are still available to be licensed. These products are included in Creative Cloud, but don't have to purchased through the subscription model.
3) Teams Versus Single Apps
In the traditional licensing program, you had a lot of options. You could purchase the Master Collection, Design & Web Premium, Production Premium, Design Standard, or any individual item you want. This is no longer the case for the Creative Cloud. As of right now, you have two choices: Creative Cloud for Teams or Single Apps. The Creative Cloud for Teams is a one size fits all type solution. It includes every creative product that Adobe has to offer and a few products that are only available through the CC (TypeKit, Kuler, Story CC Plus, ProSite, etc).
If this plan is too expensive for you, or it's a bit overkill for what you need, you can purchase a number of items as a Single App. Here's a list of Single Apps available: Acrobat Pro, After Effects, Audition, Dreamweaver, Flash Pro, Illustrator, InCopy, InDesign, Muse, Photoshop, Prelude, Premiere Pro, SpeedGrade, and Story CC Plus.
4) The VIP Program
How you purchase CC now is completely different. You can't just call up your reseller and purchase the license. If you want to subscribe to CC, you have to apply to the VIP program through your reseller and get a VIP ID. You will receive a link from Adobe asking you to accept their Terms & Conditions to complete the process. This ID needs to be referenced on every purchase you make.
I caution you, be careful who your initial purchase is made through. Once that reseller applies for your VIP ID, that ID is attached to that reseller. If you need to make a subsequent purchase, you will either need to go through the same reseller, or ask them to help get it switched to another. Good luck with that.
5) Subscriptions Are Pro-Rated
Once you receive your VIP ID, you establish the base-line for your renewal month. Any subsequent purchase you make will be pro-rated to the initial purchase month. Please note: this only applies when purchasing an annual subscription.
6) Installation Media is No Longer Available
If you've depended on installation media kits before, you will no longer be able to purchase them. Adobe has done this to reduce the amount of illegal copies being created and sold online. You can now only download the products through the licensing website.
7) Free Updates
This is one of the reasons why Adobe switched to a subscription based model. If you are using a CC product, any updates that Adobe releases for the product will now be included. This will eliminate the issue of compatibility for any organization with multiple users.
Under the traditional licensing program, upgrades were an option that you could purchase either upfront on the maintenance plan, or when you were ready to upgrade. This created several problems. What if the contact at company changed, and the new contact didn't know there was a maintenance plan? They would turn around and purchase new licenses when they were entitled to the upgrades for free. Also, some resellers weren't giving a company the discounted upgrade price at the time of purchase, they were charging them the full price for the product. Both of these meant the customer was spending money they didn't need to spend.
8) The Only Thing Cloud About CC is the Storage
This is the biggest misconception I see about the Adobe Creative Cloud. I will say this very clearly. Your software is still installed on your computer. You do not need to be connected to the internet to use the software. Your software is not somehow "streamed" online through a web browser.
The only thing cloud about CC is the storage. You have the option to store your files in Adobe's data centers... if you want to. I've seen a huge concern from users as to the security about cloud based storage. Listen, if you don't feel comfortable putting your files in the cloud, you don't have to use it. You can still save the files on a server or external hard drive. Administrators can disable the cloud storage. The downside is you miss out on some of the collaboration tools Adobe offers, but you can keep your peace of mind.
9) Buyer Beware- The Lure of Promotional Pricing

I have heard a number of times people say, "Well, I can get it for such and such price on Adobe's website". Beware of the promo pricing you see, whether on Adobe's site, or through a reseller. Adobe has lured many users in with promo pricing from time to time, only to jack the pricing up after a year. Also, resellers have offered promo pricing only to hi-jack your VIP ID and make it impossible to switch to a different partner, and charging you significantly more on subsequent orders.
The point here is DO YOUR HOMEWORK before purchasing. Make sure that you are comparing apples to apples when reviewing different offers. Ask your reseller their process for transferring the VIP ID if you want to purchase the next order through somebody else.
10) Adobe CCT Support Calls
This is possibly one of the biggest upsides that people don't know about with the Creative Cloud for Teams. Any time you purchase a Creative Cloud for Teams subscription, every year Adobe will give your company two one-on-one phone calls with an Adobe expert. This will allow your team to ask questions, learn cool tricks, find new ways of doing things, learn a more in depth understanding of products they're not familiar with, and so much more. As long as you renew your subscription, you can continue receiving these support calls every year. Note, this only applies to CCT, it does not apply to any Single Apps or other purchase plans.
What about you? What has your experience with the Creative Cloud been like? What bits of information have you learned that others can benefit by knowing?
Here are a few things you might not know about the Adobe Creative Cloud.
1) Traditional Licensing is Ending
If you've purchased any Adobe creative products over the last ten years, you're familiar with their licensing program. You call your reseller, or go on Adobe's website, tell them which products you want, pay a one-time fee, and the software is yours to use. This traditional licensing program is ending. For corporate accounts, Adobe will stop selling traditional licensing April 2014. For non-profit/education customers, it will happen sometime before the end of 2014.
This is significant, because if you don't want to move to the Adobe Creative Cloud yet, you will want to load up on licenses before the traditional program ends. Once that cutoff date happens, your only choice will be to purchase on the Creative Cloud.
2) Non-Creative Products Can Still Be Licensed
One big misconception we see is that people think all Adobe products are now only available through the subscription model. This is not true. Any product that is considered non-creative, such as Acrobat and EchoSign, are still available to be licensed. These products are included in Creative Cloud, but don't have to purchased through the subscription model.
3) Teams Versus Single Apps
In the traditional licensing program, you had a lot of options. You could purchase the Master Collection, Design & Web Premium, Production Premium, Design Standard, or any individual item you want. This is no longer the case for the Creative Cloud. As of right now, you have two choices: Creative Cloud for Teams or Single Apps. The Creative Cloud for Teams is a one size fits all type solution. It includes every creative product that Adobe has to offer and a few products that are only available through the CC (TypeKit, Kuler, Story CC Plus, ProSite, etc).
If this plan is too expensive for you, or it's a bit overkill for what you need, you can purchase a number of items as a Single App. Here's a list of Single Apps available: Acrobat Pro, After Effects, Audition, Dreamweaver, Flash Pro, Illustrator, InCopy, InDesign, Muse, Photoshop, Prelude, Premiere Pro, SpeedGrade, and Story CC Plus.
4) The VIP Program
How you purchase CC now is completely different. You can't just call up your reseller and purchase the license. If you want to subscribe to CC, you have to apply to the VIP program through your reseller and get a VIP ID. You will receive a link from Adobe asking you to accept their Terms & Conditions to complete the process. This ID needs to be referenced on every purchase you make.
I caution you, be careful who your initial purchase is made through. Once that reseller applies for your VIP ID, that ID is attached to that reseller. If you need to make a subsequent purchase, you will either need to go through the same reseller, or ask them to help get it switched to another. Good luck with that.
5) Subscriptions Are Pro-Rated
Once you receive your VIP ID, you establish the base-line for your renewal month. Any subsequent purchase you make will be pro-rated to the initial purchase month. Please note: this only applies when purchasing an annual subscription.
6) Installation Media is No Longer Available
If you've depended on installation media kits before, you will no longer be able to purchase them. Adobe has done this to reduce the amount of illegal copies being created and sold online. You can now only download the products through the licensing website.
7) Free Updates
This is one of the reasons why Adobe switched to a subscription based model. If you are using a CC product, any updates that Adobe releases for the product will now be included. This will eliminate the issue of compatibility for any organization with multiple users.
Under the traditional licensing program, upgrades were an option that you could purchase either upfront on the maintenance plan, or when you were ready to upgrade. This created several problems. What if the contact at company changed, and the new contact didn't know there was a maintenance plan? They would turn around and purchase new licenses when they were entitled to the upgrades for free. Also, some resellers weren't giving a company the discounted upgrade price at the time of purchase, they were charging them the full price for the product. Both of these meant the customer was spending money they didn't need to spend.
8) The Only Thing Cloud About CC is the Storage
This is the biggest misconception I see about the Adobe Creative Cloud. I will say this very clearly. Your software is still installed on your computer. You do not need to be connected to the internet to use the software. Your software is not somehow "streamed" online through a web browser.
The only thing cloud about CC is the storage. You have the option to store your files in Adobe's data centers... if you want to. I've seen a huge concern from users as to the security about cloud based storage. Listen, if you don't feel comfortable putting your files in the cloud, you don't have to use it. You can still save the files on a server or external hard drive. Administrators can disable the cloud storage. The downside is you miss out on some of the collaboration tools Adobe offers, but you can keep your peace of mind.
9) Buyer Beware- The Lure of Promotional Pricing

I have heard a number of times people say, "Well, I can get it for such and such price on Adobe's website". Beware of the promo pricing you see, whether on Adobe's site, or through a reseller. Adobe has lured many users in with promo pricing from time to time, only to jack the pricing up after a year. Also, resellers have offered promo pricing only to hi-jack your VIP ID and make it impossible to switch to a different partner, and charging you significantly more on subsequent orders.
The point here is DO YOUR HOMEWORK before purchasing. Make sure that you are comparing apples to apples when reviewing different offers. Ask your reseller their process for transferring the VIP ID if you want to purchase the next order through somebody else.
10) Adobe CCT Support Calls
This is possibly one of the biggest upsides that people don't know about with the Creative Cloud for Teams. Any time you purchase a Creative Cloud for Teams subscription, every year Adobe will give your company two one-on-one phone calls with an Adobe expert. This will allow your team to ask questions, learn cool tricks, find new ways of doing things, learn a more in depth understanding of products they're not familiar with, and so much more. As long as you renew your subscription, you can continue receiving these support calls every year. Note, this only applies to CCT, it does not apply to any Single Apps or other purchase plans.
What about you? What has your experience with the Creative Cloud been like? What bits of information have you learned that others can benefit by knowing?
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