Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4

Gorilla Glass is an alkali-aluminosilicate sheet toughened glass that Corning Inc. developed and manufactures. Corning registered the Gorilla Glass brand name as a trademark.
Corning engineered Gorilla Glass to combine thinness, lightness, and damage-resistance. It is used primarily as the cover glass for portable electronic devices, including mobile phones, portable media players, portable computer displays, and some television screens.
During manufacture, the glass is immersed in a molten alkaline salt bath using ion exchange to create compressive residual stress at the surface to reduce the glass' tendency to crack: for a crack to form, it would have to overcome the compressive stress.

Gorilla Glass 4 provides at least two times improved damage resistance over competitive aluminosilicate glass, as measured by retained strength after damage events, resulting in improved mechanical durability of the glass to in-field damage events, such as drops.

Corning scientists examined hundreds of broken devices and found that damage caused by sharp contact accounted for more than 70 percent of field failures. The scientists then developed new drop-test methods that simulate real-world break events, based on thousands of hours analyzing cover glass that had broken in the field or laboratory. The scientists used the new methods to drop devices face down from one meter, such that the cover glass directly contacted a rough surface. They found:

    * Gorilla Glass 4 is up to two times tougher than competitive glasses
    * Gorilla Glass 4 survives up to 80 percent of the time
    * Soda-lime glass, as deployed in today’s commercial devices, breaks nearly 100 percent of the time.

Ammyy Admin

Remote Desktop Software and Remote Desktop Connection

Ammyy Admin is a multi-task solution used as remote access software for remote server administration, distant assistance, education, virtual classes, and much more.

Ease of use and fast performance allow you to utilize Ammyy Admin as software for remote computer access and control as well as a universal communication tool.

Features: 

*System Administration

You can manage network computers and servers remotely without complicated NAT settings adjustments or Firewall problems. Assist your colleagues with remote access software and be confident all the transmitted data is reliably secured.

*Remote Office 

You will have quick and easy access to your remote office PC desktop via the Internet from anywhere, at any time. Remote desktop access makes it easy to retrieve necessary documents and files from your work PC or activate specific software installed on the office computer. Ammyy Admin is also a perfect solution for enabling employees to work offsite from a remote location.

*On-line presentations/distance education

With Ammyy Admin it's easy to arrange on-line presentations or hold virtual classes for distance education. You can host your presentation featuring class materials right in the remote desktops of meeting participants or students in the virtual classroom, communicating with them via real-time voice chat.

Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2012, codenamed "Windows Server 9", is the sixth release of Windows Server. It is the server version of Windows 8 and succeeds Windows Server 2008 R2. Two pre-release versions, a developer preview and a beta version, were released during development. The software was generally available to customers starting on September 4, 2012.

Features:

Work Folders bring the functionality of Dropbox to corporate servers. Install this role on a Windows Server 2012 R2 system, and you get a fully functional, secure file replication service. The initial release will support only Windows 8.1 clients. Support for Windows 7 and iPad devices is promised for the future, with Android clients further down the list. Like Dropbox, Work Folders will keep copies of files on both the server and the client, performing sync operations whenever the client establishes a connection with the server.

User interface
Server Manager has been redesigned with an emphasis on easing management of multiple servers. The operating system, like Windows 8, uses the Metro-based user interface unless installed in Server Core mode. Windows Store is available in this version of Windows but is not installed by default. Windows PowerShell in this version has over 2300 commandlets, compared to around 200 in Windows Server 2008 R2.

IP address management
Windows Server 2012 has an IP address management role for discovering, monitoring, auditing, and managing the IP address space used on a corporate network. The IPAM is used for the management and monitoring of Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers. Both IPv4 and IPv6 are fully supported

Storage Tiering
This might be the single most exciting new feature in Windows Server 2012 R2. In essence, Storage Tiering is the ability to dynamically move chunks of stored data between different classes of storage, such as fast SSDs and slower hard drives. Many high-end storage systems have had automated tiering for years, but this is the first time you are able to do it at the operating system level. Microsoft uses a heat-map algorithm to determine which chunks of data are seeing the most activity and automatically moves the "hottest" chunks to the fastest tier. You can adjust the settings for how and when the data is moved using PowerShell.

Deduplication on running VMs
Data deduplication in Windows Server 2012 is a nice feature, but one thing it cannot do is deduplicate running virtual machines. That limitation is removed in Windows Server 2012 R2, albeit specifically for VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) deployments on SMB 3.0. That said, this new capability could greatly increase the overall effectiveness of deduplication for VDI implementations. As a side benefit, deduplication greatly improves boot performance of virtual desktops. In addition to storing the VMs on SMB 3.0 (required), Microsoft highly recommends using Scale-Out File Server on Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2. Cluster Shared Volumes are supported for high availability.

CloudMe

CloudMe is a file storage service operated by CloudMe that offers cloud storage, file synchronization and client software. It features a blue folder that appears on all devices with the same content, all files are synchronized between devices. The CloudMe service is offered with a freemium business model and provides encrypted SSL connection with SSL Extended Validation Certificate. CloudMe provides client software for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Android, iOS, Google TV, Samsung Smart TV and web browsers.

* History:

  

CloudMe was founded by Daniel Arthursson in 2012 and is mainly owned by Xcerion. The company runs its own servers and operates from Sweden, European Union. In 2012 CloudMe received the Red Herring Top 100 Global company, AlwaysON Global 250 award, White Bull 2012 Yearling Award.

* Features: 

Camera Roll

Syncing of  the  camera  roll  is  activated  by  choosing  Yes at  the  initial  question  that  pops  up  about  automatic  camera  roll  uploads.

Sync Folders

Anything  stored  in  the  CloudMe  folder  will  immediately  or  as  soon  as  you  have  a  network connection,  be  synced  to  CloudMe.  Store  a  word  document  in  the  CloudMe  folder, open the  CloudMe  app  for  iPad  and  go  to  the  CloudMe  folder,  now  you  will  be  able  to  read  the document. Delete the document using your iPad and the  document  will  be  removed  from  all  devices.  The  CloudMe  folder  is  a  shared folder  across  all  your devices.  It  will  even  be  available  on your  computer  when  you  do  not  have  a  network  connection,  since  a  copy  is  on  your hard drive.

Play Music

Music  can  be  played  from  any  location  in  CloudMe,  a  synced  folder,  a  followed  WebShare  or  directly from  your  Cloud  Drive.  Using  the  mobile  application, you can  select  to  play  a  particular  song,  or  add the  entire  folder  to  the  play  queue.  When  the  last  song  in  the  play queue  is  done,  it  will  start  over  with the  first  song.  The  play  queue is shared between the mobile app, the  web  interface  and  TV  apps. This  means  that  CloudMe  will  remember  the  song  you  played  on  your  phone  and  allow  you to continue and play the same play queue at home. If you are  using  CloudMe  in  your  car  and  your car  stereo  is  BlueTooth® capable,  you  can  pair your phone with the stereo and stream directly from CloudMe to your car stereo. 

Acer Liquid E700 Features:

The Acer Liquid E700 was designed to offer more — more screen real estate, more battery life, more comfort and more connectivity. Equipped with a generous 5" screen and high-capacity battery, the Liquid E700 also boasts a stylish design and has quad-band 3G connectivity.

• MediaTek MT6582 Quad-core 1.30 GHz
• 12.7 cm (5") (1280 x 720)
• 8 Megapixel (Rear Camera), 2 Megapixel (Front Camera)
• 2 GB RAM
• 16 GB

Hardware:
This Acer smartphone has a 5 inch IPS LCD display with HD resolution (1280 x 720). The images are clear and the text is crisp. The colour reproduction is very good too. The Liquid E700 smartphone boasts a 3500mAh battery as well to offer good battery life despite being connected to three networks simultaneously.

Connectivity:
You can connect to the Internet using GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi and 3G. It has Wi-Fi hotspot that will allow you to share your Internet connection to other devices. For file transferring, you can depend on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and also USB.

Cloud computing

* Cloud computing computation, software, data access, and storage services that do not require end-user knowledge of the physical location and configuration of the system that delivers the services. Parallels to this concept can be drawn with the electricity grid where end-users consume power resources without any necessary understanding of the component devices in the grid required to provide the service.

* Cloud computing is a natural evolution of the widespread adoption of virtualization, service-oriented architecture, autonomic and utility computing. Details are abstracted from end-users, who no longer have need for expertise in, or control over, the technology infrastructure "in the cloud" that supports them.

 

* Cloud computing describes a new supplement, consumption, and delivery model for IT services based on Internet protocols, and it typically involves provisioning of dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources. It is a byproduct and consequence of the ease-of-access to remote computing sites provided by the Internet. This frequently takes the form of web-based tools or applications that users can access and use through a web browser as if it were a program installed locally on their own computer.

 

Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM Features:

* Features:

Bigger, better selfie born
Let your selfies speak for you. The 5MP wide angle, front camera on Lumia 535 allows for more friends and backdrop in every shot. And with the Lumia Selfie app pre-installed, get access to your front camera, enhance your selfies with filters and easily share with friends through OneDrive.

Regular call meets video call
Isn't it amazing to switch from a regular call to a high-quality video call in just a tap? Simply tap the Skype video call button on your Lumia 535 Dual SIM, and instantly capture more of what's around you with a 5MP wide angle front camera and integrated Skype.

5 Microsoft Services - More & more fun
Bring more fun to your life with 5 free Microsoft services on Lumia 535 Dual SIM. Now with Skype, OneNote, OneDrive, Xbox and MS Office - Create, Play and Share instantly.

Loud and clear
Viewing is not only clearer but larger too! Lumia 535 Dual SIM with 5" (12.7 cm) Gorilla Glass 3 Screen, provides you with easy readability and better visual content consumption, all at your fingertips. A pleasure for your visual stimuli. High five to that.

Always the latest Windows Phone experience
The Lumia 535 Dual SIM comes with the latest version of Windows Phone. And with regular over-the-air updates, you’ll always have the newest software. In class or at work? With Microsoft Office built in, and quick access to your files through OneDrive, viewing and editing your documents is easy. And you get 15 GB of free OneDrive storage – upload your photos and share them with friends in a private folder.

* Specifications:

Display
        Display size: 5 ''
        Display technology: IPS LCD
        Touch screen technology: Capacitive Multipoint-Touch
    
Photography
        Front camera: 5MP wide angle
        Main camera: 5.0 MP
        Flash type: LED flash
  
Power management
        Maximum talk time (2G): 11 h
        Maximum music playback time: 78 h
    
Processor
        CPU name: Snapdragon™ 200
        Processor type: Quad-core 1.2GHz

360 Total Security Features:

360 Total Security is a free antivirus program that removes and protects against viruses and various computer threats. It also acts as a powerful startup booster that does not only optimize your system but also shows you how long your computer takes to boot up. 

Features:

• System speedup
• Virus scan
• Junk cleanup
• WiFi security check
• Downloaded file scan
• Malicious website blocking
• Online shopping protection
• Malicious behavior blocking
• Scan file when saved

The program integrates five award-winning virus engines to offer the best protection, namely 360 Cloud Scan, System Repair, QVMII AI, BitDefender and Avira Antivir engines.

* Superior Threat Detection 

Intergrating award winning antivirus engines including 360 Cloud Engine, 360 QVMII, Avira and BitDefender to provide you with the ultimate in virus detection and protection capabilities.

* Shielding you from Online Shopping Fraud

Online shopping mode keeps you and your data safe from online threats such as 'phishing attacks' and identity theft, giving you peace of mind that you and your transactions are safe and secure.

 

* Lightening up your PC

Cleanup utility is a powerful tool, which finds and enables you to remove junk files and unnecessary plug-ins that might be consuming large amounts of disk space and slowing your computer down. Cleanup can help your computer run more efficiently and boot faster.

* Real Time Protection and Timely Updates

360 Cloud Security provides real-time protection with the latest virus definition updates and threat indexes provided seemlessly so that your PC is always up to date and secure.

Moto G (1st gen) to receive getting Lollipop 5.0 update soon.....

The Moto G (2^nd gen) is already running on the latest version of the Android operating system, the Lollipop 5.0. According to Mobileburn, soon even the older version of Moto G (1st gen)  is expected to receive the update. However, the exact dates have not been mentioned.

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE)

 

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is an antivirus software (AV) product that provides protection against different types of malware such as computer viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojan horses. It runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, but not on Windows 8, which has a built-in AV component. The license agreement allows home users and small businesses to install and use the product free of charge. It replaces Windows Live OneCare, a discontinued commercial subscription-based AV service, and the free Windows Defender, which until Windows 8 only protected users from adware and spyware.

Built upon the same virus definitions and scanning engine as other Microsoft antivirus products, MSE provides real-time protection, constantly monitoring activities on the computer and scanning new files as they are downloaded or created and disabling detected threats. It lacks the personal firewall of OneCare or the centralized management features of Forefront Endpoint Protection.

* New Features
 

Most antivirus software requires periodic updates that must be scheduled during times when your computer is running or that require you to update the software manually to ensure that it has the most recent antivirus information. Updates for Microsoft Security Essentials are included with regular Windows Updates that run almost daily. Therefore, MSE ensures that you have the most up-to-date antivirus protection available.

* Other Benefits
 

Microsoft Security Essentials' user interface is surprisingly simple and offers a variety of settings that even novice users can understand. Installation is quick and does not require you to restart your computer. However, you must uninstall any other antivirus software before downloading Microsoft Security Essentials. 

Microsoft Security Essentials is free for licensed Windows users and requires no registration. Home and small business users may download versions of the software on as many computers as they wish, and there is no push to upgrade to a paid version of the software because all versions of this antivirus software are free. 

 * Hardware requirements

Hardware requirements for the product depend on the operating system. On a computer with Windows XP, it requires at least a 500 MHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. On a system running Windows Vista or Windows 7, it requires a 1 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM. It also needs a computer monitor with a display resolution of at least 800 × 600 pixels, 200 MB of free hard disk space and an Internet connection.

Ubuntu is a Debian-based Linux operating system, with Unity as its default desktop environment. It is based on free software and named after the Southern African philosophy of ubuntu (literally, "human-ness"), which often is translated as "humanity towards others" or "the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity".

Development of Ubuntu is led by UK-based Canonical Ltd.,a company owned by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth. Canonical generates revenue through the sale of technical support and other services related to Ubuntu.The Ubuntu project is publicly committed to the principles of open source development; people are encouraged to use free software, study how it works, improve upon it, and distribute it

New features in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

* Unity Desktop has been streamlined for the 14.04 LTS release.

• Support for High-DPI screens and desktop scaling
• New screen saver and lock screen that matches the Unity greeter visual designs, with improved speed and security.
• The option (under Appearance settings) to show menus embedded in the window's title bar instead of the top menu bar
• The application spread (Super + W) has been redesigned, with new features including the ability to type in order to filter the displayed applications / windows
• New window decorations, with improved appearance and performance. Windows contents are now updated live as they are resized
• Dash scopes can now be enabled and disabled from Application lens, inside dash itself 

* The LibreOffice office suite has been updated to the latest and greatest version, 4.2.3, containing new  features:

• Improved import and export filters
• support for BCP 47 language tags
• support for native MATE and XFCE file dialogs 
• a new default document template
• in-place editing of text fields
• document search for right-to-left languages
• spellcheck and change tracking consolidated
• quick right-click context menu to switch between sheets
• random number generation and statistic functions
• functions to access web data (WEBSERVICE, FILTERXML) 

Windows 10: Best hidden features, tips, and tricks

Windows 10 is an upcoming version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Unveiled on September 30, 2014, it is scheduled to be released in late 2015.

First hinted at in April 2014 at the Build Conference, Windows 10 aims to address shortcomings in the user interface introduced by Windows 8 by improving the user experience for non-touchscreen devices (such as desktop computers and laptops), including a revival of the Start menu seen in Windows 7, a virtual desktop system, and the ability to run Windows Store apps within windows on the desktop as well as in full-screen mode. Windows 10 will be available for desktops and laptops, and it has been announced it will be used on tablets, smartphones, other embedded Windows products and also the Xbox One.

*  Virtual desktop in Windows 10 with Network window opened in selected desktop

*  Windows 10 Start Screen showing Continuum feature

* Cortana is almost definitely coming to Windows 10

Android 5.0 "Lollipop" 5 best features

Android 5.0 "Lollipop" is the latest version of the Android mobile operating system developed by Google. Unveiled on June 25, 2014 during Google I/O, it became available as official over-the-air (OTA) updates on November 12, 2014 for select devices that run distributions of Android serviced by Google, including Nexus and Google Play edition devices. Its source code was made available on November 3, 2014.

Android a very bright visual overhaul and adding a number of useful features Android users.

1. Notifications now show up on the lock screen.

2. Google’s new “Priority Mode” in Lollipop works sort of like a new “do not disturb” system.
 

3. Guests allows users to create a blank work space for new users.

 

4. Multitasking is easier to do and makes more sense with Android Lollipop.

5. Android Tap and Go makes transferring data between phones extremely easy.