All Entries in the "Technology" Category
Sony Plans to Launch 3D TVs in Japan in June 2010
TOKYO: Sony said Tuesday it would start selling 3D televisions in Japan in June, aiming to ride a new wave of interest in the technology thanks to recent movies such as sci-fi blockbuster “Avatar”, reported AFP.
The Japanese giant said its first 3D liquid crystal display TV models would hit the Japanese market on June 10, with a price tag of about 350,000 yen (3,535 dollars) for a 46-inch version.
Viewers will wear electronic glasses that open and close rapidly in time with images designed for the right and left eye, creating a three-dimensional effect.
Sony said its overall television business would shift into high gear in the fiscal year to March 2011, targeting sales of more than 25 million liquid crystal display TVs — up two thirds from its forecast for this year. It aims for 10 [...]
Increase WiMax USB Signal Strength Using a Can
While browsing, I came across a very interesting article written by Sohaib Athar about increasing the WiFi signal strength using a Can (the antenna made using Can is often known as Cantenna). I myself want to try it out but am out of town right now and don’t have my Wateen WiMax USB Dongle but I can’t wait to share this with most of the unfortunate Wateen customers. Before returning the device, try this method. There are solid chances that you will see an increase in signal strength. The writer claims to get 80% signals after applying this method.
What you’ll need?
An Empty 330ml Can;
A Scissor;
A WiMax USB Dongle.
Start Making Cantenna
Take an empty 330ml Can.
Chop it’s both end and cut it from the center vertically using scissor so, you will be left with a concave sheet.
Make a slot/hole in the center of the sheet to adjust the USB Dongle.
Fit you [...]
Transforming from Conventional Telephone to Cell Phone
Communication equipment transmits or receives information over a distance by electrical or electromagnetic medium; they support wireless and wire-lined communications between wireless or wire-lined communication devices. After the land line conventional telephone, cellular or mobile communication networks are rapidly becoming a primary infrastructure for enabling communication in today’s society.
History of Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell is known as the father of telephone. Early telephones were leased in pairs to subscribers and the subscriber was required to put up his own line to connect with another. They were technically diverse, some were dynamic and some used liquid transmitters which soon went out of use. Early telephones were locally powered. In 1876, the invention of telephone evolved along with the technology of the time. The image of an old crank wall phone generally comes to mind when thinking about an antique telephone.
There was not only an evolution in the instruments but many different [...]
HOW TO: Fix Common Problems in PlayStation 3 (PS3)
The gaming industry have truly brought about some really awesome technology in the last decade or two in both the software and game console parts of the industry PlayStation 3 from Sony received a very positive response from customers when it was launched back in 2006. It was seen as a vengeance of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Nintendo’s Wii.
PS3’s ultimate edge is for gamers are its unified online gaming feature which is the PlayStation Network. It gives a feeling like being a part of the game creators. Top multimedia features are on the console of PS3 and it is also connected with PlayStation Portable. PlayStation3 is not protected from occasional freezes while having all the high features, and one knows that. It is the most irritating time when one is enjoying the best of the gaming time when everything suddenly comes to a halt. Gamers complaint about its freezing [...]
Benefits of Using Original Software
Original Software brings with it a number of advantages. There is a difference between pirated software and original software. The original software comes with guarantee that it is not infected with any viruses and it will work properly. It also ensures that the user’s family doesn’t fall prey to any malicious tools. There is access to latest updates and downloads. Software updates make sure that the system is up-to-date with the latest technology and enhances the performance and protects it from harmful viruses or spyware.
There’s a perception that original software is expensive that is why people have no choice but to use pirated software. Original software is a little expensive but it is more reliable then a pirated software. If one puts side by side the price against the loss that could incur due to pirated software, original software turns out to be much cheaper than fake one.
Choosing an [...]
Electronic Payments Increased in Pakistan
A rising trend in Electronic payments has been seen during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2010. This increase contains transactions as well as the value.
State Bank of Pakistan reported that the volume of E-transactions reached 45.7 million and the volume was recorded at 3.9 trillion rupees. A whopping 2.7 percent increase in volume and 0.3 percent increase in value which added to previous 11.1 and 7.8 in volume and value respectively.
Payments by electronic means showed constant growth in the first quart of New Year. Total electronic transaction went up to 35.5 percent in number from previous 34.2 and 10.13 from 10.05 percent in value.
A decrease in ATM withdrawal during the current fiscal year is recorded and people withdrew 210 billion rupees from ATMs. On the other hand number of ATM installments reached 4,217 with an increase of 4 percent.
Online banking transactions declined 4.6 percent and 7.4 in [...]
Remove Autorun.inf From Computer & USB Drives Permanently
If you are a victim of Autorun.inf and tried many methods to remove it from your system but it keeps on bouncing back, then this article will guide you to remove Autorun.inf from your system as well as from your USB/Flash drive completely and permanently. Autorun.inf usually spread from portable devices i.e. USB/Flash drives, Memory Cards etc. What Autorun.info does is simply modify some registry values and you cannot restore them manually because access to Registry Editor is already restricted. Before I proceed further, let me ask you a simple question. Are you really infected from Autorun.inf? If you are unsure about it, read the following symptoms of Autorun.inf infected systems.
Autorun.inf Symptoms
You are not able to enable “Show Hidden Files and Folders”
Your systems prevents you from opening “Task Manager”
“Registry Editor” will no longer accessible.
Instead of opening drives or folders in same window, it can open them into new window [...]
Beware! Fake Antivirus May Offer Live Customer Support
Live PC Care an imitated antivirus program is now offering Live Support to boost their sales. Researchers at Symantec say, once this fake anti-virus product is installed on the computer, users get a false message of their machine being infected by various malwares (This is how fake software like this work). Latest addition to this anti-virus program is “Live Support”.
Live Support button redirects you to a real human agent who tries to convince you to purchase the full version of the software, which is nothing but a try to rack in some money from simplicity of users.
Another similar company known as “Innovative marketing” was using the same technique for the product “WinFixer”. A support center was operated to provide support but the main purpose was to convince users to upgrade to full version.
These fake anti-virus programs have been discomforting in the past. An annoying pop-up installs the software convincing [...]
Win Mini-DELL Laptop on Valentine’s Day
Lahore: February 12, 2010 – The world’s leading DELL computers in Pakistan have announced a special Valentine’s Day promotion inviting consumers to dine out at designated restaurants in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad and win a fabulous and sparkling DELL mini laptop for their loved ones.
DELL Pakistan has cupid showering the best ever surprise this Valentine’s Day offering one of the latest and most classic of laptops introduced by the company recently. Couples and those ‘in love’ have been invited to visit www.facebook.com/dellpakistan and get additional information about the smashing offer.
Nubla Iftikhar, Marketing Manager, Consumer and SMB for DELL Pakistan said, “Dell Consumer is determined to add value to the lifestyle of the end customer. The Dell Mini is specifically positioned for the youth and people on the go. In seven exciting colors it is quite a catch at the most reasonable price point.”
DELL is the leading consumer brand for [...]
Microsoft Seals 23 Domain Names in One Go
Last November, Apple filed a complaint in Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) against an individual for the possession of domain names consisting company’s brand names. Apple won the case and on January 6, 2010 all 16 Domain names were transferred to Apple.
Inspired by Apple, earlier this month Microsoft also filed a complaint in ICANN UDRP to acquire 23 domain names containing their brand names. UDRP transferred all 23 names to Microsoft on February 2, 2010.
These 23 domain names were registered in June 2008, to someone distinctively named nonamo, public URDP documents state. 22 of these Domain names were related to Microsoft’s operating system “Windows” and one contained “Xbox” in it.
List of the transferred Domain could be found below:
windows7addon.com
windows7antivirus.com
windows7compatible.com
windows7features.com
windows7firewall.com
windows7freeware.com
windows7hardware.com
windows7patch.com
windows7place.com
windows7plus.com
windows7portable.com
windows7recover.com
windows7reviews.com
windows7screensaver.com
windows7security.com
windows7servicepack.com
windows7stuff.com
windows7virus.com
windowsforgamers.com
windowsforgames.com
windowsvistaplace.com
windowsvistavirus.com
xbox362.com
GoogleBuzz.Com Acquired by Google: Google got his hands on “Googlebuzz.com” [...]
PC Maintenance Tips – You Don’t Need to be Professional
Maintaining your computer can save you from lots of troubles. There are several ways you could perform PC maintenance, which involves Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly tasks.
I would briefly discuss those here:
Backup your data daily: No one likes to lose their work. Backing up your data on daily basis is very important. Your documents, pictures, application data etc should be backed up by the end of each day.
Scan your computer weekly: Don’t think you are safe if you have antivirus software installed on your machine. Your regular antivirus may not detect some malwares or spywares. There always should be an alternative to your regular security software, which should be used for weekly scans.
If you are looking for something reliable & free to alternate your regular security program you might consider “Malwarebytes anti-malware” & “Superantispyware”.
Defragment your Hard Drive monthly: As a result of fragmentation your hard drive becomes slow which [...]
Intel to Launch Six-Core Desktop Processors
Six-core processors would be released for high-end desktops and servers by the mid of this year. Built on Intel’s most up-to-date “Westemere” architecture, the new six-core chips will perform faster and save power as compared to quad-core processors. These chips consist of 1.17 billion transistors along with a 12MB cache.
32-nm process which is used in Intel’s latest Core processors is used to make six-core chips. Intel’s Core processors which were introduced in January share the same architecture with the six-core chips but there is a slight change. A separate graphics card would be required as these new chips won’t come with a built-in graphic module. No further details have been provided by Intel.
Intel would be coming up with six-core desktop processors under the code name “Gulftown”. This new processor will fit in the same slot as quad-core. This processor will be able to perform 12 threads simultaneously for a [...]
