Being able to use computers via a network when you are in another part of the office or even another part of the country is great, but how can you be sure that the computers are secure? The first thing that you need to realize is that you should not to let undue stress and worry, prevent you from using those programs and tools that will allow you to make your working life easier. In the same way that you would not remain at home in order to prevent a burglary taking place on your home, so you should not let the fear of unauthorized access to your computer network, put you off.
Ways in Which You Can Stay Safe
You will need to make sure that all your security programs and firewalls are up to date, and this not only includes programs used for remote access, but also internet connections, the operating system and messaging clients such as email and instant messaging. Most software programmers will offer free patches and updates for their software, whenever a weak point is discovered within their program.
Making Use of Security Software
No computer system is going to be secure without the addition of a good anti-virus program, and you do not always have to pay money for them, there are a lot of good, free anti-virus programs to be found on the internet. Enabling automatic updates are one of the ways in which to keep your anti-virus programs up to date against some of the latest threats.
One method of staying secure is one that is often overlooked by many people, and that is the need to be educated on some of the threats that can affect your computer network. Also, when it comes to passwords, it is also vital to have the strongest and most secure password, one that cannot be guessed easily by an outsider. It should also go without saying that you should not give your password out to anyone, also, avoid downloading programs or opening links in emails that you are not 100% sure about.
Some of the biggest security breaches are down to people that actually work for the company, rather than from any outside source. Therefore, it is vital that security passwords are changed, whenever anybody leaves the company, especially, if they are leaving your business in order to join one of your competitors. Changing security settings will prevent them from gaining access to sensitive information that may be of use to their new employers, which is something that can damage your business.
Ways in Which You Can Stay Safe
You will need to make sure that all your security programs and firewalls are up to date, and this not only includes programs used for remote access, but also internet connections, the operating system and messaging clients such as email and instant messaging. Most software programmers will offer free patches and updates for their software, whenever a weak point is discovered within their program.
Making Use of Security Software
No computer system is going to be secure without the addition of a good anti-virus program, and you do not always have to pay money for them, there are a lot of good, free anti-virus programs to be found on the internet. Enabling automatic updates are one of the ways in which to keep your anti-virus programs up to date against some of the latest threats.
One method of staying secure is one that is often overlooked by many people, and that is the need to be educated on some of the threats that can affect your computer network. Also, when it comes to passwords, it is also vital to have the strongest and most secure password, one that cannot be guessed easily by an outsider. It should also go without saying that you should not give your password out to anyone, also, avoid downloading programs or opening links in emails that you are not 100% sure about.
Some of the biggest security breaches are down to people that actually work for the company, rather than from any outside source. Therefore, it is vital that security passwords are changed, whenever anybody leaves the company, especially, if they are leaving your business in order to join one of your competitors. Changing security settings will prevent them from gaining access to sensitive information that may be of use to their new employers, which is something that can damage your business.
There are lots of companies, which involve field work in their operations. These companies are not restricted to just one or two industries; companies related to several industries send their employees out for field work. It becomes chaos for these organizations to track the progress in the work of their employees in the field. But it isn't a problem for those companies, which are ready to embrace new technology. Such companies can make good use of mobile field service apps to carry out such tasks smoothly.
Along with keeping the records of all the activities done by the employees in field, these apps offer some other valuable benefits as well. Let's have a look: -
Updates in Real Time : These apps track and record the jobs done by the workforce in field with the exact information about time and location. The best thing is that such an app updates the information in real time. Company can also track the location of the employee at any particular point of time through this app. It helps companies in keeping the accurate records about the duration of the employees' visits to various customers and the work done by them over there. It also exerts an impression on the employees that they are being tracked that discourages them from spending unnecessary time anywhere and as a result, the overall productivity enhances.
Increases Revenue : When employees are aware that their work is being tracked, they try to complete the jobs in short time and do more work. Also, the app adds the entire amount charged to the customers to the invoice without leaving any chances for omission. Moreover, the app records short customer engagements without any failure, which again leads to higher revenues.
Convenience : Such an app can make the jobs of the organization involved in field work convenient in several ways. As mentioned earlier it adds all the charges to the invoice automatically which itself is a big convenience. Also, it includes all the products and services provided in a single invoice and make the invoicing even more convenient. If organizations have to assign some work to the employees who are in field at that point of time, it can be done conveniently through the app. Besides, it provides offline access to inventory, price lists and other important documents which make the work of the employees quite easier.
Good Impression on Customers : Companies can make a very good impression on the customers by providing such apps to their employees. It also allows customers to sign directly on the smartphones. These things make loyal customers and these loyal customers do the promotion for the companies by word-of-mouth.
In a nut shell, imagine a couple of scenarios:
If your business work also includes field work, you must go for a mobile field service app. Mobile app development services are being provided at very reasonable charges these days. You can get a suitable offer that fits in your budget specifications perfectly by spending just a few minutes on the Internet. Just define your needs and start searching for an appropriate offer.
Along with keeping the records of all the activities done by the employees in field, these apps offer some other valuable benefits as well. Let's have a look: -
Updates in Real Time : These apps track and record the jobs done by the workforce in field with the exact information about time and location. The best thing is that such an app updates the information in real time. Company can also track the location of the employee at any particular point of time through this app. It helps companies in keeping the accurate records about the duration of the employees' visits to various customers and the work done by them over there. It also exerts an impression on the employees that they are being tracked that discourages them from spending unnecessary time anywhere and as a result, the overall productivity enhances.
Increases Revenue : When employees are aware that their work is being tracked, they try to complete the jobs in short time and do more work. Also, the app adds the entire amount charged to the customers to the invoice without leaving any chances for omission. Moreover, the app records short customer engagements without any failure, which again leads to higher revenues.
Convenience : Such an app can make the jobs of the organization involved in field work convenient in several ways. As mentioned earlier it adds all the charges to the invoice automatically which itself is a big convenience. Also, it includes all the products and services provided in a single invoice and make the invoicing even more convenient. If organizations have to assign some work to the employees who are in field at that point of time, it can be done conveniently through the app. Besides, it provides offline access to inventory, price lists and other important documents which make the work of the employees quite easier.
Good Impression on Customers : Companies can make a very good impression on the customers by providing such apps to their employees. It also allows customers to sign directly on the smartphones. These things make loyal customers and these loyal customers do the promotion for the companies by word-of-mouth.
In a nut shell, imagine a couple of scenarios:
- Imagine yours as a manufacturing business and you do provide your customers' after sales service.
- Now, you have mobile apps for your customers as well and all your product packets contain the QR code, using which the customers can download your app.
- The customers can check other products; send service requests, complaints etc. using the app only. No need to call your customer support, being in long queue.
- Now once a service request/complaint is registered in your backend system, your support team assigns that to a service executive of yours, based on city/area etc.
- The service executive automatically gets notifications of new tasks, their locations and other details. They can check the inventory and price instantly from the app itself, if any parts need to be changed etc.
- Once the executive reaches the location, they punch in and their location gets reported in your system. Once the job is done, the executive signs the task off and a notification goes to the customer instantly. They can close the complaint right in front of your executive.
- Substance of this entire story: communication and information, instantly, seamlessly, convenience for your customers, your employees and most important for you: a loyal customer and real time information at every point of communication, thus increasing the ROI.
If your business work also includes field work, you must go for a mobile field service app. Mobile app development services are being provided at very reasonable charges these days. You can get a suitable offer that fits in your budget specifications perfectly by spending just a few minutes on the Internet. Just define your needs and start searching for an appropriate offer.
Do research on Google+ weighing pro's and con's as a marketing tool for your business. -- Check
Weighed the pro's and con's for Google+ as a marketing tool for your business. -- Check
Create a Google+ profile, with a picture, description and links. -- Check
Created a business page on Google+ for your business with logo, descriptions and links -- Check
Build up a Google+ following.-- How?
So happy you asked!! Let me explain.
One of the biggest features and attraction points of Google+ is...
Circles
Circles are how you organise your list of friends, family, business partners, associates, customers and leads.
Circles give you greater control over who you share your content with. Targeted marketing at its best. That's to say if they have returned the favour and added you to their circles. Because you have added someone to your circles doesn't mean they have done the same, and for them to get your content on their newsfeed is if they have added you in return.
I have found, generally, most people I add to my circles add me back. No matter which social media you are in, offering value is still an excellent idea.
Sharing Your Circles
I was not, up until recently, aware that one could share your circles.
Sharing your circles is a great way for you to introduce one group of people to another group of likeminded friends, or business contacts. You might for example want to share a partner company circle with the new groups of leads you managed to generate.
Commenting On Other Google+ Members Status
The best way for people to become aware of your existence is by making yourself known by either introducing yourself, start commenting on status updates or posts, or starting a conversation. Like the age old saying. "If the mountain won't go to Mohammed, Mohammed will go to the mountain". The obvious advantage when it comes to engaging members with similar interests, is, you are building relationships and it's no secret having quality relationships betters your chances of success. Both in business and your personal life. A +1 is the first step in engaging, then sharing and commenting.
Having A Live Hangout
Being able to speak to potential leads, customers and followers via free video conferencing is awesome. Hangouts are becoming popular amongst businesses and users on Google+. Doctors consultations, group yoga classes, businesses meetings, brainstorms and master minds to name a few have all had airtime on a Google+ Hangout. It's an excellent way to establish your authority in your particular niche, a perfect example of who is it doing it great with Google+ Hangouts is Alex Mandossian. Hangouts are an excellent way to creating video blogs and you connect with YouTube... Need I say more?
Join A Community
Communities attract likeminded people sharing common interests and are a great place to start engaging. Similar to a Facebook group, communities may have discussion topics listed, so when a person adds a post, they choose which category within that community it belongs. A discussion topic, a hint or tip, or an introduction category for example. For the user this means we don't have to sift through content we aren't searching for at the time.
Sharing Great Content On A Regular Basis
Creating great content will be one of the very best tactics used to create followers. By becoming an authority in your niche and providing quality, high value content is vital and compulsory mo matter what social media you use, content is king. If you're not producing and offering value that interests people, no matter how hard you try and utilize the methods above, you won't get the following you desire.
Google+ has made a huge step in engaging the world with each other. They have made it free and accessible to anyone with an internet connection and a Google account.
Weighed the pro's and con's for Google+ as a marketing tool for your business. -- Check
Create a Google+ profile, with a picture, description and links. -- Check
Created a business page on Google+ for your business with logo, descriptions and links -- Check
Build up a Google+ following.-- How?
So happy you asked!! Let me explain.
One of the biggest features and attraction points of Google+ is...
Circles
Circles are how you organise your list of friends, family, business partners, associates, customers and leads.
Circles give you greater control over who you share your content with. Targeted marketing at its best. That's to say if they have returned the favour and added you to their circles. Because you have added someone to your circles doesn't mean they have done the same, and for them to get your content on their newsfeed is if they have added you in return.
I have found, generally, most people I add to my circles add me back. No matter which social media you are in, offering value is still an excellent idea.
Sharing Your Circles
I was not, up until recently, aware that one could share your circles.
Sharing your circles is a great way for you to introduce one group of people to another group of likeminded friends, or business contacts. You might for example want to share a partner company circle with the new groups of leads you managed to generate.
Commenting On Other Google+ Members Status
The best way for people to become aware of your existence is by making yourself known by either introducing yourself, start commenting on status updates or posts, or starting a conversation. Like the age old saying. "If the mountain won't go to Mohammed, Mohammed will go to the mountain". The obvious advantage when it comes to engaging members with similar interests, is, you are building relationships and it's no secret having quality relationships betters your chances of success. Both in business and your personal life. A +1 is the first step in engaging, then sharing and commenting.
Having A Live Hangout
Being able to speak to potential leads, customers and followers via free video conferencing is awesome. Hangouts are becoming popular amongst businesses and users on Google+. Doctors consultations, group yoga classes, businesses meetings, brainstorms and master minds to name a few have all had airtime on a Google+ Hangout. It's an excellent way to establish your authority in your particular niche, a perfect example of who is it doing it great with Google+ Hangouts is Alex Mandossian. Hangouts are an excellent way to creating video blogs and you connect with YouTube... Need I say more?
Join A Community
Communities attract likeminded people sharing common interests and are a great place to start engaging. Similar to a Facebook group, communities may have discussion topics listed, so when a person adds a post, they choose which category within that community it belongs. A discussion topic, a hint or tip, or an introduction category for example. For the user this means we don't have to sift through content we aren't searching for at the time.
Sharing Great Content On A Regular Basis
Creating great content will be one of the very best tactics used to create followers. By becoming an authority in your niche and providing quality, high value content is vital and compulsory mo matter what social media you use, content is king. If you're not producing and offering value that interests people, no matter how hard you try and utilize the methods above, you won't get the following you desire.
Google+ has made a huge step in engaging the world with each other. They have made it free and accessible to anyone with an internet connection and a Google account.
Cabling plays a significant part on how effective your internet speed will be. For any home or business, the cabling network speed is important. More people are turning to the fibre optic cabling for their internet needs even though the copper cabling is still the most favorable option. This is because most of the fibre optic cabling options has on offer high cable hardiness and are able to get stretched over long distances thus making a lesser issue of the logistics.
The fibre optic cabling also offers more stability in that, it ensures you of a one on one connection with consistent high speeds as opposed to the copper cabling that oscillates unpredictably between the low and high speeds with a dependency on the network traffic levels.
The various types of Fibre Optic Cabling
Right now, there are varied types of the fibre cabling that range from OM1 to OM4. As the oldest of the 4, OM1 has short wavelengths, tends to be used for lower bandwidth specifications and has the shortest distance too.
In this respect, OM2 is very much like OM1. However, the OM2 is generally associated with no problem a high bandwidth speed.
The OM3 on the other hand, is the very first fibre optic cabling to have the installation of a laser optimization thus making it an awesome choice for the ones who are looking for cabling that can be able to handle fast speeds.
The OM4 is designed similarly with the OM3 but on a higher level. It has sturdy cabling, very effectual laser optimization and can incorporate many multimode abilities.
Reasons as to why you will love the OM4
The OM4 cabling can handle so many different demands, high amounts of bandwidth and withstand the general wear and tear as it is the most suitable high speed fibre optic cable option. The increase on the demand for more reliable cabling and the rising network speeds are the simple reasons as to why the OM4 is popular. According to the experts, OM4 will soon set the new standard for the line network connections that are at the top of the game.
Conclusion
If you do not need to go shopping for a fibre cable in the future, acquiring the OM4 is the best thing you could ever do; especially with the recently reduced OM4 prices. I think it's a good bargain for what you're getting, so pick it if you are looking for the best of the best.
We at Trojan TechGroup certainly think that you will be getting yourself into an awesome bargain so if you are searching for the best in the industry, by all means, get the OM4.
We do the installation of any type of fibre optic cabling at your place of residence or at your business at prices that are competitive.
We at Trojan TechGroup can install OM4 (or any other type of) fibre optic cabling for your business or home at competitive prices, call us at 1300 303 506 for a free quote today!
The fibre optic cabling also offers more stability in that, it ensures you of a one on one connection with consistent high speeds as opposed to the copper cabling that oscillates unpredictably between the low and high speeds with a dependency on the network traffic levels.
The various types of Fibre Optic Cabling
Right now, there are varied types of the fibre cabling that range from OM1 to OM4. As the oldest of the 4, OM1 has short wavelengths, tends to be used for lower bandwidth specifications and has the shortest distance too.
In this respect, OM2 is very much like OM1. However, the OM2 is generally associated with no problem a high bandwidth speed.
The OM3 on the other hand, is the very first fibre optic cabling to have the installation of a laser optimization thus making it an awesome choice for the ones who are looking for cabling that can be able to handle fast speeds.
The OM4 is designed similarly with the OM3 but on a higher level. It has sturdy cabling, very effectual laser optimization and can incorporate many multimode abilities.
Reasons as to why you will love the OM4
The OM4 cabling can handle so many different demands, high amounts of bandwidth and withstand the general wear and tear as it is the most suitable high speed fibre optic cable option. The increase on the demand for more reliable cabling and the rising network speeds are the simple reasons as to why the OM4 is popular. According to the experts, OM4 will soon set the new standard for the line network connections that are at the top of the game.
Conclusion
If you do not need to go shopping for a fibre cable in the future, acquiring the OM4 is the best thing you could ever do; especially with the recently reduced OM4 prices. I think it's a good bargain for what you're getting, so pick it if you are looking for the best of the best.
We at Trojan TechGroup certainly think that you will be getting yourself into an awesome bargain so if you are searching for the best in the industry, by all means, get the OM4.
We do the installation of any type of fibre optic cabling at your place of residence or at your business at prices that are competitive.
We at Trojan TechGroup can install OM4 (or any other type of) fibre optic cabling for your business or home at competitive prices, call us at 1300 303 506 for a free quote today!
In present scenario, no other industry is booming like IT. This field is developing day by day; a large number of new products are arriving in the market that is easing our lives. Here presenting the list of 13 high technology based products that have given remarkable performance in the year 2013. These products are considered best in their categories.
BioShock Infinite:
BioShock Infinite is a game which takes all the players on an amazing journey and enthralls in its sequence of events. Its environment also stays according to the need.
Kindle Fire HDX:
This year many tablets arrived in the market out of which Apple's refreshed iPads. Samsung also made changes in its mini iPad and bought Nexus 7. Like the same Amazon has produced a high strength media consumption based tablet which is much better than others. The 7 inch Kindle Fire HDX is also mind-blowing in terms of its price and performance. This device is also known for its expertly integrated ecosystem.
Pebble Smart watch:
The Pebble comes under smart watch category and it is considered quite impressive. This watch is high technology based and proving the best among all. It has left behind the geek's fantasy in terms of technology. It contain e-paper screen, many useful apps with good battery life. These features are making it better than its counter parts.
iPhone 5S:
iPhone is an advanced mobile device that you can purchase. Its formidable power with an unmatched mobile OS is making it exclusive. This gadget has also won the heart of many Apple fans.
Leap Motion:
Leap motion is a wonderful device and gives an eye-opening experience. Its controller is a 1.0 device which comes with buggy software. It has capacity to get users attention.
Olympus OM-D EM-1:
It is a very perfect mirror less design based camera. It's in build with perfection has made it unique and enthusiastic amateurs for all the photographers. Its super-fast autofocus based customizable buttons makes users more fascinating about it.
13-Inch MacBook Pro along with Retina Display:
It is an ultra - thin design based laptop with is much better than its counterparts. It has firstly introduced the concept of ultra high retina display. Apple has done many remarkable things in its construction. This 13 inch MacBook is known for its outstanding performance.
Fitbit Force:
It is fitness tracker sports with an OLED display. It is a very smart device that can be put on your wrist. Along with its all amazing features its battery-backup is mind-blowing. It can track your movements but stays slightly bulky in size.
Bose QuietComfort 20i Noise- earphones:
Bose is considering an achiever in noise-cancelling headphones. It provides very comfortable earbuds that are well designed. To get connected with the world of music you must try to use it once.
Kwikset Kevo:
Kwikset Kevo is a wonderful unlock system by which we can open an unlock door with the help of a cellphone. It is powered by Bluetooth and its lock is touching sensitive, you just need to touch it for making it unlock.
Parallels Access:
Parallels Access is a wonderful machine that carries fun loving, useful and well designed apps. This work as an iPad and its entire features are quite similar to that gadget.
2014 Mazda6:
It is a car of similar to our lifestyles. In every way it's quite impressive. It carries Bluetooth connectivity so that you can make a free call. With the dashboard it carries a 5.8 inch touch screen.
Galaxy S4:
It is a hotly anticipated gadget of 2013. Galaxy S4 is technically sophisticated and carries many advance features that can certainly amaze you.
BioShock Infinite:
BioShock Infinite is a game which takes all the players on an amazing journey and enthralls in its sequence of events. Its environment also stays according to the need.
Kindle Fire HDX:
This year many tablets arrived in the market out of which Apple's refreshed iPads. Samsung also made changes in its mini iPad and bought Nexus 7. Like the same Amazon has produced a high strength media consumption based tablet which is much better than others. The 7 inch Kindle Fire HDX is also mind-blowing in terms of its price and performance. This device is also known for its expertly integrated ecosystem.
Pebble Smart watch:
The Pebble comes under smart watch category and it is considered quite impressive. This watch is high technology based and proving the best among all. It has left behind the geek's fantasy in terms of technology. It contain e-paper screen, many useful apps with good battery life. These features are making it better than its counter parts.
iPhone 5S:
iPhone is an advanced mobile device that you can purchase. Its formidable power with an unmatched mobile OS is making it exclusive. This gadget has also won the heart of many Apple fans.
Leap Motion:
Leap motion is a wonderful device and gives an eye-opening experience. Its controller is a 1.0 device which comes with buggy software. It has capacity to get users attention.
Olympus OM-D EM-1:
It is a very perfect mirror less design based camera. It's in build with perfection has made it unique and enthusiastic amateurs for all the photographers. Its super-fast autofocus based customizable buttons makes users more fascinating about it.
13-Inch MacBook Pro along with Retina Display:
It is an ultra - thin design based laptop with is much better than its counterparts. It has firstly introduced the concept of ultra high retina display. Apple has done many remarkable things in its construction. This 13 inch MacBook is known for its outstanding performance.
Fitbit Force:
It is fitness tracker sports with an OLED display. It is a very smart device that can be put on your wrist. Along with its all amazing features its battery-backup is mind-blowing. It can track your movements but stays slightly bulky in size.
Bose QuietComfort 20i Noise- earphones:
Bose is considering an achiever in noise-cancelling headphones. It provides very comfortable earbuds that are well designed. To get connected with the world of music you must try to use it once.
Kwikset Kevo:
Kwikset Kevo is a wonderful unlock system by which we can open an unlock door with the help of a cellphone. It is powered by Bluetooth and its lock is touching sensitive, you just need to touch it for making it unlock.
Parallels Access:
Parallels Access is a wonderful machine that carries fun loving, useful and well designed apps. This work as an iPad and its entire features are quite similar to that gadget.
2014 Mazda6:
It is a car of similar to our lifestyles. In every way it's quite impressive. It carries Bluetooth connectivity so that you can make a free call. With the dashboard it carries a 5.8 inch touch screen.
Galaxy S4:
It is a hotly anticipated gadget of 2013. Galaxy S4 is technically sophisticated and carries many advance features that can certainly amaze you.
Wireless Asset Tracking & Management in today's economy: A dollar saved is more valuable than a dollar earned
Return on Investment (ROI) has been on the tip of every company's tongue since the economy began its downward spiral. Whatever you purchase has to save you money or make you money in a calculated, measurable timeline or you don't buy it - bottom line. Contractors fighting fierce competition, plummeting profits and increasing costs need all the help they can get. On first glance, wireless fleet management can seem like a costly addition, and one that's difficult to justify. It's not a machine you can put to work or materials you can use on the jobsite. It's information for intelligent business decisions. It's how your machines are working on the jobsite. It's about increasing efficiency and cutting costs. And in this challenging economic climate you have to cut to increase profits.
The Challenge: you can't manage what you don't measure... correctly
Contractors face an interesting conundrum: equipment usage (from hour meter readings) is used for job billing, service scheduling, budgeting equipment purchases and estimating work. However, almost every contractor I have worked with will quietly admit that this information is inaccurate and out of date. Inaccurate in that the information is manually collected in the field and subject to a variety of "mistakes" such as fudging, hoarding practices, timecards and other gamesmanship. Out of date in that at best this manually collected data is delivered 1-2 weeks behind real time. So how can a contractor efficiently bill, maintain equipment, make buying decisions and bid with such erroneous, stale data? This article focuses on how contractors can, have been and will, leverage wireless asset monitoring systems that deliver the real time data necessary for increased fleet efficiency and containment of operational costs.
These savings come about from increased fleet utilization and optimization, more accurate jobsite billing, reduced equipment idling, real time asset reallocation, decreased service and repair costs and reduced insurance premiums. Let's take a look first at how the technology works and then the average savings a typical customer will realize in the first year after implementation.
How asset tracking and monitoring works
Wireless asset monitoring involves three basic components:
The transponder unit is typically about the size of a large ashtray and houses the GPS receiver and wireless radio. Wireless networks, the same used by mobile phones, provide communication between the transponder on the machine and the manager at the computer. The unit literally "calls" information such as: location, on/off status, usage data (on vs. working vs. idle time), and critical updates pertaining to machine health and unauthorized use directly from the asset to the software, cell phones, PDAs and email in real time. Additionally, the manager may "call" the unit from the software and request an update of this data, or other functions such as remote disabling of the asset, anytime with a click of the computer mouse. It is almost as if the machine has its own cell phone, from which it can call you and vice versa.
The Solution: what gets measured correctly gets done
Right sizing your fleet, a fleet size decrease of 5%-10% while maintaining the same level of work. Running an analysis quarterly, monthly, annually or whenever your budgeting needs arise of utilization by asset type based on actual run time makes it easy to see where your fleet has an excess and where you may need to add a machine. For example, you have 30 dozers in your fleet and requests are coming in for additional ones. A quick utilization report shows you have 15 dozers running at 80% utilization for the last quarter, 10 dozers at 50% utilization and 5 dozers at 20% utilization. The reality is that you don't need more dozers, in fact, you can shed a few to bring up the overall production of that asset class within your fleet - which also frees up the capital you had tied up in non-productive machines. I recently spoke with a customer of ours doing a round of "right sizing" and shipping underutilized assets off to auction, with an anticipated yield of $1-$1.3 million in cash. Formerly, those high value fixed assets were all sitting on their books and tying up capital and ownership costs, but with a few quick reports the fleet has become streamlined.
Improved jobsite billing of 10-30%. Some wireless fleet monitoring systems will empower you to designate boundaries on their mapping software which you label as your jobsites. As assets move into those areas, they are assigned to the job and as they move elsewhere they are reassigned automatically without manual entry. This allows you to run jobsite reports to see how much your assets are actually working, which in turn creates accountability at the jobsite level. No longer can machines be hoarded on jobs, while a similar asset is rented on a project down the road. Now you simply reallocate the machines within your own fleet first, before looking to rent another machine. Additionally, the any usage "fudging" is brought to light and the job is billed properly for the actual work performed by the equipment.
Reduced equipment idling by 1/3 on average. The hour meter is one performance metric, but it doesn't differentiate between "on time", "working time" and "idling time". Fortunately for you, a proper wireless monitoring system does. The obvious benefit: turning off the machine when it idles excessively, by implementing companywide idling goals and measuring them frequently. Reducing the idle time will dramatically cut your fuel bill in the short term and also give you a realistic usage barometer for that machine. Now you will schedule service not off the hour meter on the machine, but the true "working time" meter on the hardware unit- which means you will reduce the number of PMs required annually. Consider a service interval at 250 hours and a machine with 30% idle time, equating to 75 hours of idling per service. This means that every fourth PM is due to the idling hours alone, which is not a true indicator of usage. As you reduce your idling or simply schedule service off the actual "working" meter, you extend the P.M. interval and decrease the number required. Taking the example above, if you ran your service strictly off the true "working" meter then you would completely remove every fourth PM - and its associated costs.
Reduced service and repair costs of 15-40%: Using a wireless monitoring system provides a proactive service scheduling function (a report showing what is coming due) as well as a reminder if an asset is not serviced on time, thus preventing any from falling through the cracks. The result is fewer failures and thus less repair costs and equipment downtime.
Insurance savings of 20%-60%. Most wireless asset monitoring systems also double as theft protection systems with such features as nightly curfews, real time theft alerts, immobilization techniques, remote disable, geofences, etc. Ask your insurer what break they will give you for theft protection. If they can't justify it, then be sure to remind them that there is at least one underwriter out there offering at least 25% discounts on premium and a $10,000 theft deductible to contractors who invest in this technology
More bids, profitably. Armed with the real utilization information from previous jobs, your estimators will now map that to future bids. Rather than estimating, they are using actual numbers from identical work to make their bids more competitive and profitable.
Too good to be true? Consider the case of a customer coming up on their one year anniversary with our technology, having installed nearly 500 units on their equipment fleet a year ago. That investment has yielded a savings in excess of $3 million within 10 months from the exact same items discussed above, exponentially outweighing the cost to deploy. The investment today has paid for itself in the short term, and they are poised to be even more efficient and competitive as the economy turns around.
How to shop for and evaluate a wireless monitoring provider:
A quick Internet search for "construction equipment monitoring" or "equipment monitoring system" turns up dozens of results, so how do you select the right one for you? Here are some important factors to consider:
Return on Investment (ROI) has been on the tip of every company's tongue since the economy began its downward spiral. Whatever you purchase has to save you money or make you money in a calculated, measurable timeline or you don't buy it - bottom line. Contractors fighting fierce competition, plummeting profits and increasing costs need all the help they can get. On first glance, wireless fleet management can seem like a costly addition, and one that's difficult to justify. It's not a machine you can put to work or materials you can use on the jobsite. It's information for intelligent business decisions. It's how your machines are working on the jobsite. It's about increasing efficiency and cutting costs. And in this challenging economic climate you have to cut to increase profits.
The Challenge: you can't manage what you don't measure... correctly
Contractors face an interesting conundrum: equipment usage (from hour meter readings) is used for job billing, service scheduling, budgeting equipment purchases and estimating work. However, almost every contractor I have worked with will quietly admit that this information is inaccurate and out of date. Inaccurate in that the information is manually collected in the field and subject to a variety of "mistakes" such as fudging, hoarding practices, timecards and other gamesmanship. Out of date in that at best this manually collected data is delivered 1-2 weeks behind real time. So how can a contractor efficiently bill, maintain equipment, make buying decisions and bid with such erroneous, stale data? This article focuses on how contractors can, have been and will, leverage wireless asset monitoring systems that deliver the real time data necessary for increased fleet efficiency and containment of operational costs.
These savings come about from increased fleet utilization and optimization, more accurate jobsite billing, reduced equipment idling, real time asset reallocation, decreased service and repair costs and reduced insurance premiums. Let's take a look first at how the technology works and then the average savings a typical customer will realize in the first year after implementation.
How asset tracking and monitoring works
Wireless asset monitoring involves three basic components:
- A transponder unit mounted on the asset to collect data
- A communication medium to transmit the data
- A user interface, normally an Internet software package, where the manager views the data and converts it to useful information and reports
The transponder unit is typically about the size of a large ashtray and houses the GPS receiver and wireless radio. Wireless networks, the same used by mobile phones, provide communication between the transponder on the machine and the manager at the computer. The unit literally "calls" information such as: location, on/off status, usage data (on vs. working vs. idle time), and critical updates pertaining to machine health and unauthorized use directly from the asset to the software, cell phones, PDAs and email in real time. Additionally, the manager may "call" the unit from the software and request an update of this data, or other functions such as remote disabling of the asset, anytime with a click of the computer mouse. It is almost as if the machine has its own cell phone, from which it can call you and vice versa.
The Solution: what gets measured correctly gets done
Right sizing your fleet, a fleet size decrease of 5%-10% while maintaining the same level of work. Running an analysis quarterly, monthly, annually or whenever your budgeting needs arise of utilization by asset type based on actual run time makes it easy to see where your fleet has an excess and where you may need to add a machine. For example, you have 30 dozers in your fleet and requests are coming in for additional ones. A quick utilization report shows you have 15 dozers running at 80% utilization for the last quarter, 10 dozers at 50% utilization and 5 dozers at 20% utilization. The reality is that you don't need more dozers, in fact, you can shed a few to bring up the overall production of that asset class within your fleet - which also frees up the capital you had tied up in non-productive machines. I recently spoke with a customer of ours doing a round of "right sizing" and shipping underutilized assets off to auction, with an anticipated yield of $1-$1.3 million in cash. Formerly, those high value fixed assets were all sitting on their books and tying up capital and ownership costs, but with a few quick reports the fleet has become streamlined.
Improved jobsite billing of 10-30%. Some wireless fleet monitoring systems will empower you to designate boundaries on their mapping software which you label as your jobsites. As assets move into those areas, they are assigned to the job and as they move elsewhere they are reassigned automatically without manual entry. This allows you to run jobsite reports to see how much your assets are actually working, which in turn creates accountability at the jobsite level. No longer can machines be hoarded on jobs, while a similar asset is rented on a project down the road. Now you simply reallocate the machines within your own fleet first, before looking to rent another machine. Additionally, the any usage "fudging" is brought to light and the job is billed properly for the actual work performed by the equipment.
Reduced equipment idling by 1/3 on average. The hour meter is one performance metric, but it doesn't differentiate between "on time", "working time" and "idling time". Fortunately for you, a proper wireless monitoring system does. The obvious benefit: turning off the machine when it idles excessively, by implementing companywide idling goals and measuring them frequently. Reducing the idle time will dramatically cut your fuel bill in the short term and also give you a realistic usage barometer for that machine. Now you will schedule service not off the hour meter on the machine, but the true "working time" meter on the hardware unit- which means you will reduce the number of PMs required annually. Consider a service interval at 250 hours and a machine with 30% idle time, equating to 75 hours of idling per service. This means that every fourth PM is due to the idling hours alone, which is not a true indicator of usage. As you reduce your idling or simply schedule service off the actual "working" meter, you extend the P.M. interval and decrease the number required. Taking the example above, if you ran your service strictly off the true "working" meter then you would completely remove every fourth PM - and its associated costs.
Reduced service and repair costs of 15-40%: Using a wireless monitoring system provides a proactive service scheduling function (a report showing what is coming due) as well as a reminder if an asset is not serviced on time, thus preventing any from falling through the cracks. The result is fewer failures and thus less repair costs and equipment downtime.
Insurance savings of 20%-60%. Most wireless asset monitoring systems also double as theft protection systems with such features as nightly curfews, real time theft alerts, immobilization techniques, remote disable, geofences, etc. Ask your insurer what break they will give you for theft protection. If they can't justify it, then be sure to remind them that there is at least one underwriter out there offering at least 25% discounts on premium and a $10,000 theft deductible to contractors who invest in this technology
More bids, profitably. Armed with the real utilization information from previous jobs, your estimators will now map that to future bids. Rather than estimating, they are using actual numbers from identical work to make their bids more competitive and profitable.
Too good to be true? Consider the case of a customer coming up on their one year anniversary with our technology, having installed nearly 500 units on their equipment fleet a year ago. That investment has yielded a savings in excess of $3 million within 10 months from the exact same items discussed above, exponentially outweighing the cost to deploy. The investment today has paid for itself in the short term, and they are poised to be even more efficient and competitive as the economy turns around.
How to shop for and evaluate a wireless monitoring provider:
A quick Internet search for "construction equipment monitoring" or "equipment monitoring system" turns up dozens of results, so how do you select the right one for you? Here are some important factors to consider:
- Provider background and support. Scary but true: consider that the ICUEE tradeshow in 2007 had 12 vendors selling this technology and ICUEE 2011 had only 3. Now more than ever, make sure your provider has been in this business for years and has the capacity to support you through the product's life. Is the product and company proven or are you one of the initial guinea pigs? Are you buying from the OEM, dealer, reseller or another channel? Always be sure to identify where technical support and/or training will come from, and if there is an additional charge for those functions.
- Hidden Costs. The transponder unit will run between $300-$1200 USD and quantity discounts are often available. The monthly communication should be between $10-$40 per unit per month. Some manufacturers will levy an activation fee, annual maintenance fee, multiple user fee and/or software license fee so be sure to ask about these at the start.
- Long-term contract. Most providers require an airtime contract extending from anywhere between one to five years, similar to a mobile phone agreement. There are a few "no contract" manufacturers who bill month to month, giving you the option to stop service at any time.
- Automated delivery of reports. Most of the savings detailed in this article result from evaluation of activity reports, does this mean you need to log on and run these reports daily, weekly, monthly, etc or can you automate this process? A few systems empower you to setup delivery intervals and designate the person(s) to receive it as well as the time i.e. at 6 am Monday morning the shop superintendent will get the upcoming service report in his email inbox.
- Fleet coverage: Even if you don't plan to track both your trucks and equipment initially, does the provider offer an integrated system for both? You may start with your equipment and find truck tracking to be a logical next step. Will the same vendor provide both systems or will you be using one vendor for equipment tracking and another for your on road assets?
Among the most exhilarating photography shooting experiences, is marine photography. The interminable diversity of aquatic life and unbelievable sub-marine creatures presents underwater photography as one of the richest providing unique experiences in the world of photography. The type and durability of the camera determines the quality of images you would get. The skills and the camera therefore form the heart of underwater image capturing.
Underwater shooting started a couple of decades ago. Underwater explorers and scholars mostly carried it out. Fewer shots were taken because of the compact cameras used and the disk space was limited. Nowadays, sophisticated hi-tech digital cameras are used in carrying out underwater photography. This has raised the bar when it comes to general image quality bringing great underwater shooting experience. Anyone can take photos underwater but taking quality world-class shots requires some skills and little bit of experience. To get great and unparalleled shots underwater, read on, for you to note some basics.
Some Basics
Make your distance and the subject as close as 12 inches. This minimizes blur effects since water reduces contrast, color and sharpness. Your camera flash should be on at all times to make the best composition. The preferred mode is the forced flash mode. To achieve a better composition, it is necessary to get low while shooting at an upward angle and avoid centering the image. Shooting down at the subject is not advised.
Carry with you an external strobe to minimize backscatter and make sure it is away from your underwater housing. If not comfortable with this mode, use the automatic white-balance or the underwater mode. Setting your camera to the highest resolution is a priority accompanied by the lowest ISO to start with.
With the digital cameras, they offer the aperture priority mode/the manual mode. Be conversant with these modes as they offer flexibility in maintaining the equilibrium between the light from the camera flash and the natural light. When utilizing the natural light, make sure that the sun is behind you.
To capture accurately fast moving sea creatures, it requires a quick and a precise focus. This comes in handy with the use of the Spot Focus Mode. With this mode, you must learn how to focus on an area without taking any photo and recomposing.
Shutter speed is very important during underwater photography. Shutter speed gathers for the general sharpness of the image. It differs for still objects, slow moving objects and fast moving objects.
Most of the underwater photographs can utilize an increase in contrast during post-processing of the images. It is advisable not to overdo it.
Caring For Your Underwater Housing
Actually, seawater is indeed very harmful to your camera. When out of the water, dry the camera using a towel while removing sand using a blower.
Remove any sand or grease which may be on the O-ring area. The indented sections should be thoroughly cleaned using a cotton swap. Remember to put the camera into the housing carefully not to let the water in.
To carry out underwater photography, you need to know the lighting techniques, required equipment and some tips. Underwater photography is a rewarding experience but it comes with its own challenges. But once you comprehend the working of the camera, the properties of light, composition among other things, you will commence to create quality underwater photos.
Underwater shooting started a couple of decades ago. Underwater explorers and scholars mostly carried it out. Fewer shots were taken because of the compact cameras used and the disk space was limited. Nowadays, sophisticated hi-tech digital cameras are used in carrying out underwater photography. This has raised the bar when it comes to general image quality bringing great underwater shooting experience. Anyone can take photos underwater but taking quality world-class shots requires some skills and little bit of experience. To get great and unparalleled shots underwater, read on, for you to note some basics.
Some Basics
Make your distance and the subject as close as 12 inches. This minimizes blur effects since water reduces contrast, color and sharpness. Your camera flash should be on at all times to make the best composition. The preferred mode is the forced flash mode. To achieve a better composition, it is necessary to get low while shooting at an upward angle and avoid centering the image. Shooting down at the subject is not advised.
Carry with you an external strobe to minimize backscatter and make sure it is away from your underwater housing. If not comfortable with this mode, use the automatic white-balance or the underwater mode. Setting your camera to the highest resolution is a priority accompanied by the lowest ISO to start with.
With the digital cameras, they offer the aperture priority mode/the manual mode. Be conversant with these modes as they offer flexibility in maintaining the equilibrium between the light from the camera flash and the natural light. When utilizing the natural light, make sure that the sun is behind you.
To capture accurately fast moving sea creatures, it requires a quick and a precise focus. This comes in handy with the use of the Spot Focus Mode. With this mode, you must learn how to focus on an area without taking any photo and recomposing.
Shutter speed is very important during underwater photography. Shutter speed gathers for the general sharpness of the image. It differs for still objects, slow moving objects and fast moving objects.
Most of the underwater photographs can utilize an increase in contrast during post-processing of the images. It is advisable not to overdo it.
Caring For Your Underwater Housing
Actually, seawater is indeed very harmful to your camera. When out of the water, dry the camera using a towel while removing sand using a blower.
Remove any sand or grease which may be on the O-ring area. The indented sections should be thoroughly cleaned using a cotton swap. Remember to put the camera into the housing carefully not to let the water in.
To carry out underwater photography, you need to know the lighting techniques, required equipment and some tips. Underwater photography is a rewarding experience but it comes with its own challenges. But once you comprehend the working of the camera, the properties of light, composition among other things, you will commence to create quality underwater photos.
If you are similar to most people out there, technology fascinates and enthralls you, but there are also aspects of it that confuse and even overwhelm you (such as: why are there so many different products that seem to all offer the same thing, and which of these products should I purchase?); if you want to take full advantage of everything technology has to offer, however, it will be beneficial for you to know exactly what products are right for you, and why this is the case. As such, here is a closer look at exactly what laptops, tablets, and e-readers have in common, and which of these products best suit your needs.
Laptops: Laptops, of course, have been around longer than the other two items, and the virtues and benefits of a good laptop are probably well known to you already; with a laptop, you will have a complete personal computer that you can bring with you anywhere you go - and this means that you will be able to do everything from surf the Internet to edit your pictures to compose Word documents and PowerPoint presentations to just about anything else you can think of.
Tablets: On the other hand, many people wonder why they would need a laptop if they can get a tablet for even less money - with the assumption that the tablet can do the same things a laptop can do; the truth, however, is that tablets are not yet true laptop replacements (however much some of them claim to be!), as their computing power - not to mention their ease of use for true computing tasks - does not match up with real laptops. Of course, then the question becomes: "If it doesn't replace a laptop, why get one in the first place?" When it comes down to it, tablets are what could essentially be termed "luxury devices" (devices that are not "necessary," but that do offer a great deal in the way of positive uses), and the intuitive design and ease of use of most tablets make them the preferred device for surfing the web, playing games, interacting with others, and simply kicking back and relaxing.
E-Readers: And finally, a great number of people ask, "Why would I need an e-reader if I already have a tablet?" This is a fairly reasonable question to ask, but one thing this fails to take into account is that one of the big things detractors of e-books said, when e-books first began to become popular, was that they would rather read words off a page than deal with the glare of a computer screen; while reading from a tablet does not correct this problem, however (that is, while reading from a tablet is pretty much the same - as far as treatment on your eyes - as reading from a computer screen), e-readers use "e-ink." This makes the pages of an e-reader look and feel just like the pages of a book, making them a tremendous device for easy reading!
The best approach, honestly, is to own all three devices, as you can use your laptop for tasks, your tablet for relaxing, and your e-reader for reading - but this guide should give you an idea of where you should prioritize each item if you can only purchase one at the moment!
Laptops: Laptops, of course, have been around longer than the other two items, and the virtues and benefits of a good laptop are probably well known to you already; with a laptop, you will have a complete personal computer that you can bring with you anywhere you go - and this means that you will be able to do everything from surf the Internet to edit your pictures to compose Word documents and PowerPoint presentations to just about anything else you can think of.
Tablets: On the other hand, many people wonder why they would need a laptop if they can get a tablet for even less money - with the assumption that the tablet can do the same things a laptop can do; the truth, however, is that tablets are not yet true laptop replacements (however much some of them claim to be!), as their computing power - not to mention their ease of use for true computing tasks - does not match up with real laptops. Of course, then the question becomes: "If it doesn't replace a laptop, why get one in the first place?" When it comes down to it, tablets are what could essentially be termed "luxury devices" (devices that are not "necessary," but that do offer a great deal in the way of positive uses), and the intuitive design and ease of use of most tablets make them the preferred device for surfing the web, playing games, interacting with others, and simply kicking back and relaxing.
E-Readers: And finally, a great number of people ask, "Why would I need an e-reader if I already have a tablet?" This is a fairly reasonable question to ask, but one thing this fails to take into account is that one of the big things detractors of e-books said, when e-books first began to become popular, was that they would rather read words off a page than deal with the glare of a computer screen; while reading from a tablet does not correct this problem, however (that is, while reading from a tablet is pretty much the same - as far as treatment on your eyes - as reading from a computer screen), e-readers use "e-ink." This makes the pages of an e-reader look and feel just like the pages of a book, making them a tremendous device for easy reading!
The best approach, honestly, is to own all three devices, as you can use your laptop for tasks, your tablet for relaxing, and your e-reader for reading - but this guide should give you an idea of where you should prioritize each item if you can only purchase one at the moment!
During my lifetime I have witnessed and played a supporting role in developing some of the technologies that are being used today in providing food for many of America's tables.
I remember a period of American history before television, penicillin, polio shots, and frozen foods when farming was done the old fashioned way. Man had not invented pantyhose, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and man hadn't yet walked on the moon.
Over the past half century, American technology has revolutionized just about every facet of life that we are accustomed to. Computers and IT (Information Technology) are at the forefront of many of the innovations that we take for granted today.
Take the food industry as an example. Fifty years ago or so, the farming industry was aided by many mechanical devices which were considered state-of-the-art for that time period. Even with the assistance of machines there were many farming task and other logistical considerations that had to be done by humans before the agricultural / farming products could be transported from field to table.
Today with the aid of computers and associated software, a farmer can get information on soil samples, figure out the best conditions for raising his crops, estimate ideal harvest times and weather conditions and so forth. The list goes on and on as to the amount of data that is available to streamline ideal farming conditions and produce windfall harvest increases daily.
Once the agricultural / farm products are produced the question of how to get them to market arises.
This is where transportation and logistics come into play. Technology plays a key role here. Scheduling, invoicing, inventory, storage and transporting plus many more pieces of this logistical puzzle must be addressed and this is where the computer and it's associated software shine.
In today's American society, it seems that time is at a premium and that everything must be done fast. I am not sure where this concept originated (probably during the production era.)
Many more of our citizens are eating out in restaurants, cafes and the likes today than in the past. Also, due to our technology advances, we are able to grow and harvest agricultural / farming products from all over the world and have them shipped here regardless of the season. We can obtain practically any food item of choice from practically any country in the world, for a price. Add the cell phone technology to this equation, which gives one the option to order practically anything at a moment's notice and presto!... We have a gastronomic utopia!
I remember a period of American history before television, penicillin, polio shots, and frozen foods when farming was done the old fashioned way. Man had not invented pantyhose, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and man hadn't yet walked on the moon.
Over the past half century, American technology has revolutionized just about every facet of life that we are accustomed to. Computers and IT (Information Technology) are at the forefront of many of the innovations that we take for granted today.
Take the food industry as an example. Fifty years ago or so, the farming industry was aided by many mechanical devices which were considered state-of-the-art for that time period. Even with the assistance of machines there were many farming task and other logistical considerations that had to be done by humans before the agricultural / farming products could be transported from field to table.
Today with the aid of computers and associated software, a farmer can get information on soil samples, figure out the best conditions for raising his crops, estimate ideal harvest times and weather conditions and so forth. The list goes on and on as to the amount of data that is available to streamline ideal farming conditions and produce windfall harvest increases daily.
Once the agricultural / farm products are produced the question of how to get them to market arises.
This is where transportation and logistics come into play. Technology plays a key role here. Scheduling, invoicing, inventory, storage and transporting plus many more pieces of this logistical puzzle must be addressed and this is where the computer and it's associated software shine.
In today's American society, it seems that time is at a premium and that everything must be done fast. I am not sure where this concept originated (probably during the production era.)
Many more of our citizens are eating out in restaurants, cafes and the likes today than in the past. Also, due to our technology advances, we are able to grow and harvest agricultural / farming products from all over the world and have them shipped here regardless of the season. We can obtain practically any food item of choice from practically any country in the world, for a price. Add the cell phone technology to this equation, which gives one the option to order practically anything at a moment's notice and presto!... We have a gastronomic utopia!
Your personal computer is like a car, which requires regular tune up. As you change the engine oil or get your car for a regular tuning, it is important to take out sometime for your machine. Of course, the system's specifications are the foremost element that play vital role in its performance. However, with careful usage and regular tuning, one can improve the machine's performance even with lighter specs.
The following suggestions will surely help you optimize the performance of your machines in a simple and effective way.
Check Your PC's Performance on the Regular Basis:
In order to stay updated, keep track of your system's performance. If you are using Windows 7, type the word 'performance' in the search box. When search results are shown, click on the 'performance information and tools'. With the suggestions provided by Microsoft, a user can easily optimize the performance of the system, there.
Keep Ample Space In Your Window Drive:
If you have more than one partitions on your hard drive, make sure to keep some extra space in your windows drive (normally C). This helps system perform well as the extra available space is used for performing all operational duties.
Turn Automatic Updates On:
Automatic updates from Microsoft can help your operating system remain up to date. When you turn it on, your machine keeps receiving latest updates from Microsoft Update website.
Monitor Virus and Spyware:
Most of the Windows machines slow down with possible infections from Viruses and Spyware. You can keep a check on Malware by downloading some reliable security tool. Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG antivirus, or some other reliable virus detection tool can be very useful for boosting your system's performance and enhancing security.
Monitor Your CPU Performance:
Your Windows task manager can be a great blessing for monitoring and managing machine's performance. In Windows Task Manager, see the performance tab and see if some program is hogging up your CPU. This helps users analyze the strengths and weaknesses of system's CPU and RAM. Recommended actions and stopping unnecessary background programs/apps can also boost up system speed.
Optimize Your Internet Applications:
If you are using some internet browser, make sure to optimize their performance as they can also impact your system's performance. Sometimes, internet browsers and chatting applications may cause your system perform poorly. In this regards, check some fundamental browser tuning steps. For example, erase browsing history and change settings as per available hardware specifications in your system. If you are not able to change settings, download some tune up application for your internet browsers to handle crashes or slower speed.
Download Some PC Optimization Software:
There are a bunch of PC optimization tools in the market that can help in managing your system's performance. From hard drive to internet browsers, everything can be easily optimized with the help of such applications. However, make sure to obtain the said application from some reliable application developer.
The following suggestions will surely help you optimize the performance of your machines in a simple and effective way.
Check Your PC's Performance on the Regular Basis:
In order to stay updated, keep track of your system's performance. If you are using Windows 7, type the word 'performance' in the search box. When search results are shown, click on the 'performance information and tools'. With the suggestions provided by Microsoft, a user can easily optimize the performance of the system, there.
Keep Ample Space In Your Window Drive:
If you have more than one partitions on your hard drive, make sure to keep some extra space in your windows drive (normally C). This helps system perform well as the extra available space is used for performing all operational duties.
Turn Automatic Updates On:
Automatic updates from Microsoft can help your operating system remain up to date. When you turn it on, your machine keeps receiving latest updates from Microsoft Update website.
Monitor Virus and Spyware:
Most of the Windows machines slow down with possible infections from Viruses and Spyware. You can keep a check on Malware by downloading some reliable security tool. Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG antivirus, or some other reliable virus detection tool can be very useful for boosting your system's performance and enhancing security.
Monitor Your CPU Performance:
Your Windows task manager can be a great blessing for monitoring and managing machine's performance. In Windows Task Manager, see the performance tab and see if some program is hogging up your CPU. This helps users analyze the strengths and weaknesses of system's CPU and RAM. Recommended actions and stopping unnecessary background programs/apps can also boost up system speed.
Optimize Your Internet Applications:
If you are using some internet browser, make sure to optimize their performance as they can also impact your system's performance. Sometimes, internet browsers and chatting applications may cause your system perform poorly. In this regards, check some fundamental browser tuning steps. For example, erase browsing history and change settings as per available hardware specifications in your system. If you are not able to change settings, download some tune up application for your internet browsers to handle crashes or slower speed.
Download Some PC Optimization Software:
There are a bunch of PC optimization tools in the market that can help in managing your system's performance. From hard drive to internet browsers, everything can be easily optimized with the help of such applications. However, make sure to obtain the said application from some reliable application developer.
AutoCAD is the most known and respected name when it comes to 2D and 3D CAD design. AutoCAD software is basically a drafting tool that facilitates the process of designing and communicating the end results with others. In this day and age most structures that are built are based on CAD drawings. The majority of them use AutoCAD.
Most people associate AutoCAD with architectural house design, however, there are many different industries that use AutoCAD. For example, many: mechanical, electronic, electrical, AEC, geographical, multimedia, surveying, engineering, town planning, and even garment companies use AutoCAD.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) features have also been recently added to the list of things that AutoCAD can do.
AutoCAD was originally created by AutoDesk Inc. over thirty years ago. AutoCAD can be used on either Windows or Macintosh. They remain the leaders in the field even among all of the competition that has come and gone since 1982 when they first started. We all know that the computer scene has continued to change drastically and at an increasingly rapid pace since the 1980's. AutoCAD has kept up with the changes and has become much more complex and efficient than the original software was, however, the main principals are still very simple and work in a logical way.
In 1993 AutoCAD LT was introduced as a cheaper and simpler alternative. It does not include several advanced features such as 3D, however, it is still a very complete program.
In 2010 AutoCAD for Mac was released and it basically works the same as on Windows. Some complain that the interface layout has not changed on the Mac version since the pre 2009 era.
AutoCAD 2D has many features and capabilities. It obviously can draw and modify structures accurately. Text and precise dimensions can be added easily. The geometry can be viewed at different scales, and the project can be organized by layers, colors, and styles. Another nice feature is that a variety of layouts can be set up for printing purposes.
Another plus is that it is easy to collaborate with other AutoCAD users over the internet.
Getting started with AutoCAD is relatively simple. There are three basic steps that you will need to take.
1. Drawing
2. Adding text and dimensions
3. Printing or "plotting"
AutoCAD is made simple by the fact that it is a procedural program, which means that the command window prompts you to enter commands in a logical step by step manner.
Most people associate AutoCAD with architectural house design, however, there are many different industries that use AutoCAD. For example, many: mechanical, electronic, electrical, AEC, geographical, multimedia, surveying, engineering, town planning, and even garment companies use AutoCAD.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) features have also been recently added to the list of things that AutoCAD can do.
AutoCAD was originally created by AutoDesk Inc. over thirty years ago. AutoCAD can be used on either Windows or Macintosh. They remain the leaders in the field even among all of the competition that has come and gone since 1982 when they first started. We all know that the computer scene has continued to change drastically and at an increasingly rapid pace since the 1980's. AutoCAD has kept up with the changes and has become much more complex and efficient than the original software was, however, the main principals are still very simple and work in a logical way.
In 1993 AutoCAD LT was introduced as a cheaper and simpler alternative. It does not include several advanced features such as 3D, however, it is still a very complete program.
In 2010 AutoCAD for Mac was released and it basically works the same as on Windows. Some complain that the interface layout has not changed on the Mac version since the pre 2009 era.
AutoCAD 2D has many features and capabilities. It obviously can draw and modify structures accurately. Text and precise dimensions can be added easily. The geometry can be viewed at different scales, and the project can be organized by layers, colors, and styles. Another nice feature is that a variety of layouts can be set up for printing purposes.
Another plus is that it is easy to collaborate with other AutoCAD users over the internet.
Getting started with AutoCAD is relatively simple. There are three basic steps that you will need to take.
1. Drawing
2. Adding text and dimensions
3. Printing or "plotting"
AutoCAD is made simple by the fact that it is a procedural program, which means that the command window prompts you to enter commands in a logical step by step manner.
Today, we do almost everything with our computers. We do our banking, shopping pretty much everything. What would you do if somebody came into your house and took your computer away? I bet you would totally freak out. Just imagine what it would be like to pay your bills by physically going to the electric company or maybe even the phone company. I remember back in the day that paying bills took most of the day in some cases.
Another way we use our computers is for downloading songs and movies. Gone are the days where you have to go to your favorite store to buy that flashy new CD or DVD. They are all available right in our living rooms with the click of a button. I will admit that in years past it was actually a lot of fun to go searching for the best CD for that Saturday night party. The new generation will never know what that is all about.
Most of us actually spend a good part of our day working on the computer. Almost all businesses use computers to store important info such as employee information, business transactions along with countless other data. Can you imagine what would happen if somebody came into your business and told you that you could not use your computer for a month? For one month, you had to do all your transactions on paper the old fashioned way. There would be mass chaos in your office! It would be so hard to function and run the business. In addition, you would have to add more personnel onto your workforce besides that.
Personally, I am on my computer probably about 90% of the day doing all sorts of projects from writing articles such as this to repairing computers remotely. Virtually everything I do is done on the computer. If I could use the computer to cut the grass, I would probably do that. Wait that would make a great Android App. Remote control for your lawn mower!
Another use for computers is to manage your company's website. In years past, marketing was usually limited to newspaper ads and flyers. If you were fortunate enough to be wealthy, you might do ads on TV or radio. Today, every business has a website. If you do not have one, you are in the minority. People use the Internet for searching for almost everything. Most businesses get a good part of their business in this manner. You can see how important that website management for your business is.
Shopping is probably one of the biggest things some of us do in our day-to-day tasks. Can you imagine doing it all without a computer? I know I cant. I use my computer almost every week for ordering something whether it is through Amazon or Sears. It is so much easier then using gas to go from store to store only to find that nobody has what you are looking for. Shopping without a computer is not an option for most of us.
Social media is another important tool for advertising your business. Media such as Facebook and Twitter are just a couple of examples of places where companies advertise and promote on the web. Facebook has become an extremely important tool in getting your information out there. In addition to traditional Facebook there is also Facebook advertising. With so many folks using this media you are sure to get a few clicks on your ad.
Another way we use our computers is for downloading songs and movies. Gone are the days where you have to go to your favorite store to buy that flashy new CD or DVD. They are all available right in our living rooms with the click of a button. I will admit that in years past it was actually a lot of fun to go searching for the best CD for that Saturday night party. The new generation will never know what that is all about.
Most of us actually spend a good part of our day working on the computer. Almost all businesses use computers to store important info such as employee information, business transactions along with countless other data. Can you imagine what would happen if somebody came into your business and told you that you could not use your computer for a month? For one month, you had to do all your transactions on paper the old fashioned way. There would be mass chaos in your office! It would be so hard to function and run the business. In addition, you would have to add more personnel onto your workforce besides that.
Personally, I am on my computer probably about 90% of the day doing all sorts of projects from writing articles such as this to repairing computers remotely. Virtually everything I do is done on the computer. If I could use the computer to cut the grass, I would probably do that. Wait that would make a great Android App. Remote control for your lawn mower!
Another use for computers is to manage your company's website. In years past, marketing was usually limited to newspaper ads and flyers. If you were fortunate enough to be wealthy, you might do ads on TV or radio. Today, every business has a website. If you do not have one, you are in the minority. People use the Internet for searching for almost everything. Most businesses get a good part of their business in this manner. You can see how important that website management for your business is.
Shopping is probably one of the biggest things some of us do in our day-to-day tasks. Can you imagine doing it all without a computer? I know I cant. I use my computer almost every week for ordering something whether it is through Amazon or Sears. It is so much easier then using gas to go from store to store only to find that nobody has what you are looking for. Shopping without a computer is not an option for most of us.
Social media is another important tool for advertising your business. Media such as Facebook and Twitter are just a couple of examples of places where companies advertise and promote on the web. Facebook has become an extremely important tool in getting your information out there. In addition to traditional Facebook there is also Facebook advertising. With so many folks using this media you are sure to get a few clicks on your ad.
The answer to the above question is easy. The bad guys are winning. Cyber crime is expanding both in volume and sophistication.
Worse yet, securing your confidential information is now a matter of national security rather than just hype! Cyber criminals can steal your information assets, and cause permanent damage to your computer system and resources. Your compromised digital devices can even be enrolled in a bot army that attacks other computers like those at the Pentagon, on the power grid or in the energy and transportation sectors.
So think again. You must make certain that your computer at home, in the office or on-the-road mobile device is secure. If you dismiss the preceding sentence, you function at your own peril and so does your family members, colleagues and customers. Consider the legal mess with which Target is dealing because of the loss credit card numbers.
You can even be held liable for failing to comply with existing security regulations and controls (i.e. HIPPA or ISO 27000) or using poor and weak security practices. You need to be aware of the threat environment that exists in cyber space. You must take affirmative steps to shore up your digital security posture or you are destined to become a victim.
The author recently sustained a particularly insidious and sophisticated cyber attack at home. A pop-up screen appeared on a family member's computer announcing it was time to install a Microsoft Office upgrade. The family member felt something wasn't quite right about the message and an investigation ensued.
The pop-up turned out to be really good malware. It claimed to be a legitimate update and even came with product serial numbers, the Microsoft logo and more. The message urged the family member to download the security update and listed credentials from RSA (a major encryption provider).
The Microsoft home office was contacted. The support person with whom we spoke doubted the legitimacy of the message. We offered to take a screen shot of the pop-up and to send it to the publisher. Microsoft accepted but when we issued the command to "capture" the screen contents, the message instantly disappeared. We were stunned. The malware had ducked!
The next course of action was to manually "click" on the Microsoft website to check updates through the operating system. The remote site checked our updates and returned the message that all of our applications were updated. We were now certain that the attack had taken advantage of a known vulnerability (it did occur on "Exploit Tuesday") and was asking for authorization to write unknown code to a family computer. What would have been written on our computer and home network if we had "authorized" the download remains unknown.
Many people would have innocently approved the down load of the "security update". Doing so would have written malware to the victim's hard drive and the cyber criminal would have succeeded. The attacker, to make matters worse, would have gained continued access to confidential information resources.
The rate of growth in malware and the seriousness of losing confidential information must be addressed. The only way to do so is for every computer user to become aware and to take proactive steps to protect individually owned assets. Malicious software and cyber crime shows little evidence of going away on its own.
Nearly everyone who uses a computing device is subject to continuous attack. Cyber threats are pervasive. Computer crimes pay off and pose very little risk to the criminal. Individuals have little hope of recovering any losses.
Botnet seems to be again creating nuisance in the IT world and has become a fearful word for those who are concerned about their PC security. The reason being that it is threatening and is related to computers at large. Let us find out more about it and understand how dangerous Botnet can be to the Android users.
About Botnets
Botnets can be defined as inter-connected computers that are running internet and are in control of hacker. These computers then behave as robot network, and the term is coined as Botnet. This group of network can be in thousands or more. A hacker who controls them uses these computers for propagation of viruses, spreading malware infection, sending spams and attacking other systems.
Once these systems are in control of hackers they use them to transmit viruses, worms, infect other systems via application, often referred as a bot. it does not just stop there as these systems are further used for creating mass level nuisance. Some of the threats it can cause to PCs include denial-of-service attacks, creation and misuse of SMTP, frauds, login IDs creation, personal data theft and misappropriation of financial details. Basically, it is as dangerous as one can ever imagine because of its capability to threaten system security as well as steal private details of another user.
How it happens?
It all occurs through well-planned attacks by distributed denial-of-service. Multiple systems are involved in propagation of infection where many requests are submitted to a single service. This results in overloading and prevention of a system from furnishing legitimate requests. Adware is used for replacing legit advertisement banners to offer deals or other commercial offering. The user is totally unaware as it is impossible to tell if the online ad, is fake or a real deal. Another trick used by spyware software for transmitting personal information of a user includes details like credit card numbers, passwords and IDs. Other things include click frauds which is initiated by a user who often visits various URLs and websites that are designed to be real but are actually fake. Just after clicking on any such link, the user gets entrapped in an online fraudulent deal that is used by hackers for commercial gain. This often results in false web traffic too.
Warning for Android Users
According to a well-known security suite, Trojans are threatening Android OS more than ever. Malware like Obad.a is attacking devices that are powered with Android and all these are vulnerable to Botnets. This malware is spread along with Trojan-SMS that is used to transmit malicious messages. These messages contain links that after being clicked by a user automatically download malware in their tablet or Smartphone.
The messages are sent to numerous users in form of SMS and this is how the process is repeated. However, it is not yet confirmed if the newer version of Android OS is vulnerable to the attack but the older version users need to beware of it. Nonetheless, it is always prevalent so that you need to be on a lookout for such messages and curb your urge to click the URL sent through messages. You should be careful as it might be a Botnet attack for spreading malware.
Another easy target area is a malicious Android app that can use the path of SMS in real time. This gives hackers a brief opportunity to hack into the devices of Android users even before any user is aware about what exactly is happening.
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When it comes to the best Smartphone on the market based on the number of users and market share, Android based Smartphones and the iOS platform of iPhones are among the leading contenders. However, Android based Smartphones are gradually catching pace with iPhones and there are even Android models that offer more advanced features in other areas where the iOS platform has been the leading pace setter. This growing trend is significant for the long-term viability of new application firms and freelance app developers, whether to go for Android app development or ride the iPhones bandwagon. However, everything will remain monopolized by this company and Android app development will not cut a sizeable chunk off the iPhones app development share.
Growing Market Share
Even if Android phones begin to get a firm foothold in the market one year after the release of iPhones, the Google powered phone actually experienced a significant acceleration in sales which eventually expanded the market for Smartphones. Smartphones using the Android platform offer a brand new market regardless of the continuously increasing network restrictions. At least fifty percent of Android users have their present Android phone as their first experience of using a Smartphone and becoming part of the Smartphone market. Since majority of Android phone users is young (60% are under 34 years old while 30% are between 35 and 49 years old), there will be a significant change on how Smartphone's will be marketed in the next few years.
Android did a good job of integrating its entire web - based applications including maps, docs, Google+, and Gmail among others. However, with the introduction of the new iOS 5 in the market, Android needs to step up its operating system in order for it to keep up its competitiveness among smartphone users and mobile phone technology in general. In line with the growing development in the Android apps industry, the much-anticipated release of Android's Ice Cream Sandwich before the end of this month or early in November is believed to give a new edge for Google powered phones in this ever continuing war on who is the best Smartphone on the market. Even with the iOS 5 out on the market, Google will not sit in the sidelines and watch iPhone take over the market of Smartphone's once again.
With Android based Smartphones pushing forward supported by an all in one operating system, this is definitely a shoo-in among smartphone users who may want to have the portability of mobile phones with the fantastic features and applications of an Android tablet. And while the iPhone may have the leading advantage when it comes to the number of apps in the market compared to Android apps, still the market is now positioned to experience significant growth within the next few years.
This is Google's attempt to standardize the distribution of an operating system which in turn will also reduce fragmentation. The new OS will certainly boost the app development for Android with its new app launcher and exclusive panel for multitasking. This is a big turnaround evolution for Android because this means it is already possible for handsets and tablets to share the same application and interface. What you see with Android handsets will be almost like android tablets giving consumers the significant advantage of choosing what is the best Smartphone on the market for them.
Growing Market Share
Even if Android phones begin to get a firm foothold in the market one year after the release of iPhones, the Google powered phone actually experienced a significant acceleration in sales which eventually expanded the market for Smartphones. Smartphones using the Android platform offer a brand new market regardless of the continuously increasing network restrictions. At least fifty percent of Android users have their present Android phone as their first experience of using a Smartphone and becoming part of the Smartphone market. Since majority of Android phone users is young (60% are under 34 years old while 30% are between 35 and 49 years old), there will be a significant change on how Smartphone's will be marketed in the next few years.
Android did a good job of integrating its entire web - based applications including maps, docs, Google+, and Gmail among others. However, with the introduction of the new iOS 5 in the market, Android needs to step up its operating system in order for it to keep up its competitiveness among smartphone users and mobile phone technology in general. In line with the growing development in the Android apps industry, the much-anticipated release of Android's Ice Cream Sandwich before the end of this month or early in November is believed to give a new edge for Google powered phones in this ever continuing war on who is the best Smartphone on the market. Even with the iOS 5 out on the market, Google will not sit in the sidelines and watch iPhone take over the market of Smartphone's once again.
With Android based Smartphones pushing forward supported by an all in one operating system, this is definitely a shoo-in among smartphone users who may want to have the portability of mobile phones with the fantastic features and applications of an Android tablet. And while the iPhone may have the leading advantage when it comes to the number of apps in the market compared to Android apps, still the market is now positioned to experience significant growth within the next few years.
This is Google's attempt to standardize the distribution of an operating system which in turn will also reduce fragmentation. The new OS will certainly boost the app development for Android with its new app launcher and exclusive panel for multitasking. This is a big turnaround evolution for Android because this means it is already possible for handsets and tablets to share the same application and interface. What you see with Android handsets will be almost like android tablets giving consumers the significant advantage of choosing what is the best Smartphone on the market for them.
The Nokia Lumia 520 offers you a fun little Smartphone, one that'll give you everything you need from your modern connectivity device without breaking the bank. It's not going to set the world on fire with powerful hardware, cutting edge camera technology or innovative design, but then that's not the point - it's a really useful phone that comes at a low price while not skimping on the necessities.
The phone itself is an attractive piece of work, with a colourful and minimalist case, slim shape and light weight. Once you've started using it, you'll soon notice another fun advantage of the Nokia Lumia 520 - its specially designed, highly sensitive touchscreen. You don't need to worry about clumsily fumbling at the screen while wearing gloves or sporting long fingernails, since you'll find the touch interface capable of finesse even under such circumstances. This makes the phone really handy during the colder seasons when you want to be wrapped up warm!
As for the technical capabilities of the Nokia Lumia 520, it's worth noting that the phone is 4G ready. You may not be purchasing a powerhouse here, but it's ready to take advantage of the improved connectivity that the new 4G network technology offers. Once you get connected with 4G, you'll never want to go back to 3G - experience superior speeds that can be five or even six times as fast as 3G, making downloads and uploads a breeze. A phone like the 520 is great for snapping some fun photos and sharing them with friends and family, and 4G means it's as quick as a flash to achieve. It's also great just to have a reasonably priced 4G-ready phone so that you don't need to have a pocket full of cash to be able to take advantage of the new 4G opportunity.
The Nokia Lumia 520 comes with an on-board camera with a serviceable 5 megapixel camera; it may not be the Nokia Lumia 1020's 41 megapixel camera and it won't set the photographic world alight, but it'll do the job just fine for the day-to-day task of recording your world and your experiences. Combined with 4G and the 520's ease of use with other phones and tablets, and you can quickly and easily organise your photos and get them out there for others to see.
There's a lot to be said for the Nokia Lumia 520. It's been well-designed to be easy to use, to work well with what you've got already and to offer the necessities that you need from your phone - more than just the basics, but none of the extravagances that push more expensive phones into the upper tiers of cost. Small, lightweight, versatile and sensitive, the Nokia Lumia 520 plays well with other devices and does everything you can reasonably expect from a modern Smartphone. If you're looking for a new phone and price is an issue - or if you just don't have any need of all the extras, specialisations and innovations of the cutting-edge smartphones out there - the 520 will suit you just fine.
The phone itself is an attractive piece of work, with a colourful and minimalist case, slim shape and light weight. Once you've started using it, you'll soon notice another fun advantage of the Nokia Lumia 520 - its specially designed, highly sensitive touchscreen. You don't need to worry about clumsily fumbling at the screen while wearing gloves or sporting long fingernails, since you'll find the touch interface capable of finesse even under such circumstances. This makes the phone really handy during the colder seasons when you want to be wrapped up warm!
As for the technical capabilities of the Nokia Lumia 520, it's worth noting that the phone is 4G ready. You may not be purchasing a powerhouse here, but it's ready to take advantage of the improved connectivity that the new 4G network technology offers. Once you get connected with 4G, you'll never want to go back to 3G - experience superior speeds that can be five or even six times as fast as 3G, making downloads and uploads a breeze. A phone like the 520 is great for snapping some fun photos and sharing them with friends and family, and 4G means it's as quick as a flash to achieve. It's also great just to have a reasonably priced 4G-ready phone so that you don't need to have a pocket full of cash to be able to take advantage of the new 4G opportunity.
The Nokia Lumia 520 comes with an on-board camera with a serviceable 5 megapixel camera; it may not be the Nokia Lumia 1020's 41 megapixel camera and it won't set the photographic world alight, but it'll do the job just fine for the day-to-day task of recording your world and your experiences. Combined with 4G and the 520's ease of use with other phones and tablets, and you can quickly and easily organise your photos and get them out there for others to see.
There's a lot to be said for the Nokia Lumia 520. It's been well-designed to be easy to use, to work well with what you've got already and to offer the necessities that you need from your phone - more than just the basics, but none of the extravagances that push more expensive phones into the upper tiers of cost. Small, lightweight, versatile and sensitive, the Nokia Lumia 520 plays well with other devices and does everything you can reasonably expect from a modern Smartphone. If you're looking for a new phone and price is an issue - or if you just don't have any need of all the extras, specialisations and innovations of the cutting-edge smartphones out there - the 520 will suit you just fine.
Samsung has introduced two revolutionary devices i.e. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear to its valuable users. These two extra-ordinary gadgets guarantee you for power and performance. It means that if you've these two significant devices, you can make your everyday life easy and comfortable.
As per the industry experts, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the best Android smartphone in the world. Moreover, at a whopping about 6" long, this device is really larger than some oversized handsets such as Droid Maxx and HTC One. However, it doesn't mean that it looks oversized. This device can be easily fit into your back-pocket. Besides, its huge size, watching movies and playing games on its wide 5.7" display offers you fantastic viewing experience.
This smartphone never looks or feels clunky and odd when in hand. You might not have liked the plastic appearance of "Samsung Galaxy S4" but with faux-leather back, Galaxy Note 3 appears very graceful device and a desirable choice for you.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is prominent for having tremendous features. The device contains a Qualcomm Snapdragon Chip that clocked at 2.3GHz, and moreover, baked with a massive 3 GB of RAM. It runs on Android Jelly Bean operating system, which is a bit disappointing as there are some handsets available that runs on KitKat. Its powerful processor allows you run various functions and apps simultaneously. Note 3 device is also considered as a gaming machine since it comprises on-screen controls for better management. This incredible device is embedded with a 13 megapixel rear camera and 2 megapixel of front-facing camera. Hence, you can easily create videos of your favorite subjects with this device. Its secondary camera can be used for making video calls.
The most significant advancement that we have noticed in Note 3 is its S-Pen feature. This revolutionary feature allows you writing various notes at any point of time as per your requirements. The S-Pen can be found in an unnoticeable slot. By using S Pen, you can use its Action Memo feature. In our test, we have observed that using S-Pen is really easy and fast.
Apart from aforesaid advantages, the Note 3 has a drawback - its user interface. When we compare its user interface with other devices, we have noticed that it could've been improved a bit more. However, there are some positive points about this device too that help boosting overall productivity of the device. You can easily operate your television by using its WatchON app. Texting becomes very easy since Note 3 comes incorporated with an advanced "onscreen keyboard". While analyzing its drop down menu, we have found it a bit overcrowded. For instance, in case of using WatchON, you'll encounter with various apps so that you may probably lose the track where you should go. The most interesting and user friendly feature of Note 3 is its "Air Gestures" feature that enables you command the device even without touching it. The device also holds an eye-tracking feature just like Samsung Galaxy S4.
Now come to Galaxy Gear. Some people may be doubtful about having a Galaxy Gear. They may argue, what's the need of paying extra for such device. However, Galaxy Gear is especially designed for those individuals who are considered as ultra-modern or gadget geek. You can connect you Galaxy Gear SmartWatch to your Galaxy Note 3 via Bluetooth. You can do lots of things by using your "Galaxy Gear SmartWatch" such as capturing images, checking text or mails, making and receiving calls. However, for having such incredible device, you need to pay extra for it.
In short, if you are big fan of James bond movies then you need to go with Galaxy Gear SmartWatch as it gives you that kind of feeling when on your wrist.
As per the industry experts, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the best Android smartphone in the world. Moreover, at a whopping about 6" long, this device is really larger than some oversized handsets such as Droid Maxx and HTC One. However, it doesn't mean that it looks oversized. This device can be easily fit into your back-pocket. Besides, its huge size, watching movies and playing games on its wide 5.7" display offers you fantastic viewing experience.
This smartphone never looks or feels clunky and odd when in hand. You might not have liked the plastic appearance of "Samsung Galaxy S4" but with faux-leather back, Galaxy Note 3 appears very graceful device and a desirable choice for you.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is prominent for having tremendous features. The device contains a Qualcomm Snapdragon Chip that clocked at 2.3GHz, and moreover, baked with a massive 3 GB of RAM. It runs on Android Jelly Bean operating system, which is a bit disappointing as there are some handsets available that runs on KitKat. Its powerful processor allows you run various functions and apps simultaneously. Note 3 device is also considered as a gaming machine since it comprises on-screen controls for better management. This incredible device is embedded with a 13 megapixel rear camera and 2 megapixel of front-facing camera. Hence, you can easily create videos of your favorite subjects with this device. Its secondary camera can be used for making video calls.
The most significant advancement that we have noticed in Note 3 is its S-Pen feature. This revolutionary feature allows you writing various notes at any point of time as per your requirements. The S-Pen can be found in an unnoticeable slot. By using S Pen, you can use its Action Memo feature. In our test, we have observed that using S-Pen is really easy and fast.
Apart from aforesaid advantages, the Note 3 has a drawback - its user interface. When we compare its user interface with other devices, we have noticed that it could've been improved a bit more. However, there are some positive points about this device too that help boosting overall productivity of the device. You can easily operate your television by using its WatchON app. Texting becomes very easy since Note 3 comes incorporated with an advanced "onscreen keyboard". While analyzing its drop down menu, we have found it a bit overcrowded. For instance, in case of using WatchON, you'll encounter with various apps so that you may probably lose the track where you should go. The most interesting and user friendly feature of Note 3 is its "Air Gestures" feature that enables you command the device even without touching it. The device also holds an eye-tracking feature just like Samsung Galaxy S4.
Now come to Galaxy Gear. Some people may be doubtful about having a Galaxy Gear. They may argue, what's the need of paying extra for such device. However, Galaxy Gear is especially designed for those individuals who are considered as ultra-modern or gadget geek. You can connect you Galaxy Gear SmartWatch to your Galaxy Note 3 via Bluetooth. You can do lots of things by using your "Galaxy Gear SmartWatch" such as capturing images, checking text or mails, making and receiving calls. However, for having such incredible device, you need to pay extra for it.
In short, if you are big fan of James bond movies then you need to go with Galaxy Gear SmartWatch as it gives you that kind of feeling when on your wrist.
Mobile marketing is loosely defined as "the use of the mobile medium as a means of marketing communication" or "distribution of any kind of promotional or advertising messages to customer through wireless networks".
Since the rise of SMS (Short Message Service) in the 21st century, marketing on a mobile phone has become more and more popular and doesn't seem to be falling by the wayside anytime soon.
With 3.5 billion text messages transmitted or received daily, cell phone users have grown accustom to opening text messages on their personal cellphones, which is usually within just a few feet of them more than 15 hours a day. Your customers can literally be reached through your mobile phone advertisement almost anywhere they go; at the grocery store, at the ball game, at the pool... The possibilities of mobile marketing are endless and breaking new ground in the cyber advertising industry.
In other words, mobile phone does not equal "fad". And mobile marketing does equal sales. Combine the two and you've got a very strong completely wireless marketing system that puts your information literally at your customers fingertips within seconds.
Just imagine that you have an impromptu weekend sale going on in your store and you don't have time to put the word out soon enough to reach the number of customers that you want. You also don't have time to make up a special promotions sign to place on your shop window to increase customer awareness, because it's already late Friday afternoon. With mobile phone technology this is never a problem. Blast your sales message out to your mobile phone opt in list, and you can be certain that your word is getting out almost the instant you send it. No more waiting for a customer to sign into an email account 2 days later only to find out they missed your important event.
In fact, according to the latest cell industry research, 97 percent of all SMS (text) marketing messages are opened and read within 14 minutes, with 83 percent of the 97 opened within the first 3 minutes. There is also a higher probability of your mobile message being read than with standard email, Facebook messages or even Tweets.
Mobile marketing was created for small businesses, home based businesses, churches, fundraising groups, and others with this in mind. It's now easier than ever to start using the power of mobile marketing through various online applications.
Depending on the package, some of the features may include but may not be limited to:
- 24/7 online access to the Mobile Marketing Application
- Text Messages each month
- Dedicated Keywords
- Free contact list import tool
- Sub-keyword
- Mobile Webpage creation
- Geo-Targeting
- Real-time reports
- Secure servers
98% of ALL internet marketers fail because they are given the wrong recipe for success. Save yourself the hassle by learning what the top internet marketers are doing but fail to tell you.
Since the rise of SMS (Short Message Service) in the 21st century, marketing on a mobile phone has become more and more popular and doesn't seem to be falling by the wayside anytime soon.
With 3.5 billion text messages transmitted or received daily, cell phone users have grown accustom to opening text messages on their personal cellphones, which is usually within just a few feet of them more than 15 hours a day. Your customers can literally be reached through your mobile phone advertisement almost anywhere they go; at the grocery store, at the ball game, at the pool... The possibilities of mobile marketing are endless and breaking new ground in the cyber advertising industry.
In other words, mobile phone does not equal "fad". And mobile marketing does equal sales. Combine the two and you've got a very strong completely wireless marketing system that puts your information literally at your customers fingertips within seconds.
Just imagine that you have an impromptu weekend sale going on in your store and you don't have time to put the word out soon enough to reach the number of customers that you want. You also don't have time to make up a special promotions sign to place on your shop window to increase customer awareness, because it's already late Friday afternoon. With mobile phone technology this is never a problem. Blast your sales message out to your mobile phone opt in list, and you can be certain that your word is getting out almost the instant you send it. No more waiting for a customer to sign into an email account 2 days later only to find out they missed your important event.
In fact, according to the latest cell industry research, 97 percent of all SMS (text) marketing messages are opened and read within 14 minutes, with 83 percent of the 97 opened within the first 3 minutes. There is also a higher probability of your mobile message being read than with standard email, Facebook messages or even Tweets.
Mobile marketing was created for small businesses, home based businesses, churches, fundraising groups, and others with this in mind. It's now easier than ever to start using the power of mobile marketing through various online applications.
Depending on the package, some of the features may include but may not be limited to:
- 24/7 online access to the Mobile Marketing Application
- Text Messages each month
- Dedicated Keywords
- Free contact list import tool
- Sub-keyword
- Mobile Webpage creation
- Geo-Targeting
- Real-time reports
- Secure servers
98% of ALL internet marketers fail because they are given the wrong recipe for success. Save yourself the hassle by learning what the top internet marketers are doing but fail to tell you.
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