Windows 10 Spartan Browser to Integrate Cortana Feature for More User-Friendly Experience

It’s official: Windows 10 is now coming to the folks. At the latest event, Microsoft officially declared that Project Spartan will now become the upcoming browser for Windows 10. Spartan is in fact the most modern web browser of the company featuring the ability to compete with Firefox and Chrome.

When talking about the features, it has ample which includes annotation abilities, extensions, reading mode and Cortana integration. Cortana was one of the most distinctive highlights of the January event that was fabricated into Microsoft’s contextual searching drops. If you are hunting for a good restaurant, Cortana would be able to throw in a map, contact details and menu of the respective location.

Moreover, it would also assimilate directly with the new Spartan browser. It will surface manifold information such as hotel, flights booking and much more. Furthermore, most elements of Bing that is presently used within Internet Explorer 11 would be easily replaced. It will also assist you to keep your things organized by allowing you to group tabs together. Wimbeta has now come up with a demo video presenting most of the Cortana’s features.

Cortana pops up its head into the address bar every time a site is identified which it has information about. You can also go for the ‘Ask Cortana’ option, very similar to Apple’s feature in OS X. With this, you get the option to highlight a few words and click ‘Ask Cortana’. Amazingly, it would come up with additional information and definition in a section on the right hand side. Cortana is designed in such a way that it hastily pops up the information you are looking for. For instance, whenever you type ‘weather’ the weather forecast would appear right in front of your eyes.

The browser would soon be updated through the Windows store and also will be identical across tablet, PC and phone. However, the desktop version of the browser is not a Modern UI app, but soon it is going to change. Microsoft would soon transform it into a universal app, somewhere in the near future. User experiences would remain similar on both kinds of browser.

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Transform Your Smartphone Into a Touchpad With Remote Mouse

Undoubtedly, every user is comfortable with the thought of using the common keyboard for typing and the common mouse for controlling the cursor, but you would be surprised to get the same control of both the typing abilities and cursor from your smartphone. Well, it sounds to be much interesting!

There is available an app that features the ability to turn your phone into a functional keyboard or mouse and that’s where remote mouse comes in handy. This exciting app permits you to remotely control your cursor.

Remote mouse transforms your tablet or mobile phone into a user-friendly wireless remote control for your PC. It can work as fully stimulated keyboard, touch pad and featured remote panels as well which gives you simple, effective and efficient remote experience.

Users can get both paid and free versions of remote mouse, however, currently the paid Pro version is offered free of cost. This version allows you to use the app’s keyboard in both full-screen touch pad and landscape mode. It supports Windows, Android, iPad and iPhone/iPod. You can also get the companion Remote Mouse Server application for your PC or Mac.

With the computer and mobile device connected and apps installed to the same Wi-Fi network, the mobile app would be able to view your system. All you need to do is enter its name to connect and enjoy the remote mousing experience.

Now, Mac users can also enjoy the benefit of a Remote Mouse as it comes up with a similar feeling to a MacBook's multi-touch trackpad wherein one finger touch acts as a left click and two finger touch as a right click. To zoom, you can pinch with two fingers and use just two fingers to scroll. You can also adjust scrolling and tracking speeds and enable or disable several multi-touch gestures.

To add on, the app features various panels allowing users to control a definite part of your Mac. It has a Dock panel to switch applications, a Media Remote Panel that offers playback controls for various supported applications such as Keynote, iTunes, PowerPoint and Windows Media Player. It also has a panel with sleep, shutdown, log off and restart buttons. Some additional panels are also available through in-app purchase.

Mac's cursor can be controlled by the Swaying Mode by just tilting and moving your tablet or phone. This proved better in particular at the time of giving a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation. Remote Mouse has also proved to work fine with MacBook Pro and iPhone 5S.

So, use remote mouse in your work environment and make your remote experience enjoyable.

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How to Fix Or Save Your Laptop After Water Damage With Uncooked Rice

Oh, you just spilled water on your laptop. Well, if such things happen, do not worry! It is more like an accident on which you do not have control. Take a deep breath and look for solutions. It is truly understood that accidental water spillage on your laptop is a discouraging situation and with this you can lose most of your important data. However, do not lose hope. Become a smart thinker and look for ways. Here in this write-up,we would guide you on how to save your laptop after water damage by using rice. Well, it really sounds interesting! Let’s have a look.

Ways to Dry Your Laptop With Rice

• Turn off the laptop instantly by long pressing the power button.

• Ensure your surrounding area is dry if in case your system is connected to the AC adapter. Consequently, make sure to detach the power cord from the outlet.

• Take the battery out.

• Hold your laptop in a way to disallow the liquid from entering into the internal parts of the machine.

• Use paper towels to dry the device.

• Immerse the computer in a sealed container full of uncooked rice. You can even place it in a dry place so that the moisture can go off naturally.

• Wait for 48 hours. This time duration is allotted, however, it might also exceed depending upon the situation.

• Thereafter, attach the power cord to the laptop without battery.

• Turn on the computer to see if it works.

• If the system is operational, quickly back up all the data stored on the system.

• If the process fails to work, seek professional help immediately.

Follow the aforesaid ways and save your computer in hard situations.

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Sling TV- What is It? An Evolution Or Revolution

The introduction of laptops and tablets have come a long way and are causing us to ditch our desktops lying in the corner of our home. We want to use the trend in televisions as well and soon the dream would be accomplished. Thanks to cloud computing technology! Netflix and Hulu have come up with advancement by offering individuals the freedom to watch their most liked movies and shows wherever they want. The technology has its downside too. The people had to wait for long after an initial release before they could be able to enjoy their favorite shows.

As technology is ever expanding, Dish Network has come up with a latest streaming service- the Sling TV. The revolution is in! It is meant to replace your satellite and cable connections. For just $20 a month, people would now be fortunate to acquire a basic core of channels which includes almost everything right from CNN allowing you to get the breaking news, ESPN for viewing sports to other top cable channels. Better yet, also you don’t require to sign a long term contract, rather it allows you to subscribe on a monthly basis. To add on, the low rate is not an introductory offer, yet it is Dish’s regular price.

The Sling TV service allowed users to stream a few of their preferred networks live through their most desired portables such as tablets and smartphones. It is an opportunity for those who are tired of spending money on their existing television providers or waiting for Netflix or Hulu to upload the latest show or movie. This service is like a game changer for people to cut off their cable connections. It was launched on Tuesday for particular subscribers and would soon be available to people in two weeks. An added factor, the service is sold on its own and it does not call for pricey cable or satellite subscription to enjoy the service.

What’s Good About The Service

• Being able to watch television anywhere and anytime is really cool. Sling TV delivers more than that. Its effective and simple interface altogether makes browsing the multifarious channels a breeze.
• This service proves to be tempting for users who are worn-out of paying a huge amount of money to their satellite or cable package. Sling TV is just perfect as it offers you the way to watch live news and sports.
• Sling TV gives you the opportunity to start a program over if users join it in progress. It comes up with  30 second skip button for ads. It permits you to move backward 10 seconds if you are willing to repeat something.
• The selection of channels is particularly a mixed bag allowing you to choose networks right from Disney-ABC cable (Disney Channel, ESPN and ABC family) Scripps Networks Interactive (including HGTV, Travel Channel and Food Network) and Turner Networks (comprising TBS, TNT and CNN).
• It has a healthy selection of movies featured in the on-demand rental section of Sling TV. The service promises to add more programs and movies in the near future.

Though the service is going in the right direction, however, it is still far from being perfect. It can best be defined as an evolution in television rather than a revolution. It lacks a huge selection of some of the popular channels. It excluded HBO, Nickelodeon and FX. Digital Video Recorder- one of the most recognized innovations in modern television is missing in Sling TV. The aptitude to record shows, skip and rewind commercials is one most liked feature and its absence goes just the opposite from a true steaming experience.

Gone are the days when users had to watch their favorite show on their TV. The trend is quickly disappearing. Sling TV gives you the opportunity to watch your most desired shows on the go. The innovation is interesting and we can call it an evolution of television.

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Smart Technology Is In! Try Out iWork Apps Without Owning Any Apple Device

Apple tools capture the eyes of everyone? Are you also one of them? If so, you are lucky enough as Apple is coming up with free online productivity tools which are available even to users without an Apple device.

iWork for iCloud, since its launch in 2013 was available for Apple users possessing an iPad, Mac or an iPhone. Now, such restrictions are taken away as Apple is now permitting users to use such apps on device running on OS X or iOS. But how do you get the access. To gain access to iWork for iCloud, you need to sign up for an Apple id. Once the Apple ID gets registered, you can use spreadsheet app Numbers, word processor app Pagesand presentation app Keynote. Users who do not sign up to gain access to iWork for iCloud app get 1 GB free storage, allowing them to save files in Apple’s apps and use them in numerous devices even if they only have access to Android, Linux or Windows. For now, the facility only exists on iWork for iCloud app. Apple is yet to unleash the plans to expand the feature of standard of iWork apps.

The offer is only limited to iWork for iCloud which signifies that Linus, Windows and Android users could use the productivity apps provided they have access to the internet. The iPhone industry is banking on to this type of halo effect to offer the non-Apple users a taste of this competitive app in the hope of making them jump into the premium services of Apple products without much convincing them. Today, iWork for iCloud is in direct competition with Google’s Sheets, Slides and Docs.

Apple, by coming up with such excellent features is on the verge of challenging the market leaders.

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How to Transform That Worn-Out Computer Into A Beneficial Home Media Server

A new computer!! Wow, that feeling is really awesome. However, if that old one is sitting at home or office, occupying much of your space, you definitely want toconvert it into a useful thing. Yes, the good news is you can build it into a home media server which is efficient to store your movies, backups, music and several other things.

The term ‘server’ is known to all, however, it is widely used in the context of big companies or websites which have ample of data to store. In reality, a server can also prove to be beneficial in your home. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps on how to convert your old PC into a home media server.

Now, to build media-streaming server for your home, here are the step-by-step instructions on how to do so.

Download & Install: To set up a home media server, download Plex Media Server Installer. To do this, click the link under Plex Media Server that states ‘Computer’. A pop up screen would appear. Ensure that the Windows tab is selected and click download ‘English’. As soon as the download is completed, start the installer. Next hit Install that appears on the first menu. If you click ‘Options’, it will ask you where do you want to install.C:\Program Files (x86)\Plex\Plex Media Server is the default location. Click ‘launch’ as soon as it is finished.

Add Libraries: When you click ‘launch’, a web browser would appear to the media management page. Go to http://127.0.0.1:32400)#sthash.TefDOH3a.dpuf and click ‘Agree’ on the Plex terms of service. Next, name your Plex server.Let’s name it ‘Home Media Server’ and hit ‘Next’. Thereafter, you are required to add libraries where your media would exist in. Click ‘Add library’ and select the kind of media you want in your library. Click ‘Next’, choose ‘Add Folder’ and select the folder where your movies are stored. Follow the same method for your other media types. Once all the libraries are added, click ‘Next’ to continue. You can also install channels that come from online resources on the next page. Then click ‘Next’ and ‘Done’.

Connect Your Device: Link your Plex Media Server to your system by installing the Plex app or Plex home theatre. As soon as it is installed, it can automatically detect, connect and stream media from the Plex Media Server. In case, you sign up for MyPlex account by https://plex.tv/users/sign_in and sign into it on your Plex playback devices and Plex Media Server while ensuring that the uPnp is facilitated on the router, the Plex playback devices would be qualified to find your Plex media server and stream various media in your absence.

By following the aforesaid steps, you can sit back and relax and watch your favorite movie on that old computer covering space at home.

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This Valentine! Get Overwhelmed With the Tech Inspired Gift Ideas

The saying ‘Love is in the air’ sounds sweet to all couples. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! It is a day to celebrate with your special someone and surprise each other with amazing gifts. Are you bored with the boxed chocolates, greeting cards and flowers? If so then it’s the perfect time to surprise your beloved with some amazing techie gifts. Right from color changing candles to pillow warmer, the list is endless, this year. Here are some funky yet useful tech gifts that would charm up your special someone’s eyes. Here are the top picks!!

Eye-Catching Tech Gifts For Valentine’s Day

Microware Heart Shape 16 GB Pen Drive

A perfect blend of style and technology- Microware Heart Shape 16 GB Pen Drive appears to be the best for your lady. This small heart shaped trinket looks gorgeous and it can also be used as a pen drive. If she is a tech lover, she would definitely love it.

Apple iPod 2GB shuffle

If your partner is a music lover, he/she would adore you for this. This fourth generation iPod Shuffle is a perfect option this valentine’s.  It is available online in varying colors. It is a simple music player with uber-portability and cool Voice Over feature. It is good to be carried while jogging or traveling and can be clipped to your sleeve. Looks amazing, easy to use!

Belkin Power pack

Your smart phone can act as a music player, camera and so on as long as the battery is available. For prolonged battery life, gift your special someone this Belkin Power pack. It is a useful device to enhance the life of the battery of your smart phone.

S’mores Pillow Warmer

Want to warm up your feet this cold season? S’mores Pillow Warmer is an adorable gift for both of you. This super cute plush pillow works great when in use and looks awesome when decorated on your couch.

Playbulb Candle

Candles can blow up your heart on the special day. These days, candles have reached a new level with app-controlled Playbulb Candle. You are now able to control the brightness, flicker and the color of the light and even you can sync it with other playbulbs so that they all can change color at the same time. Its unique design lets you flip it upside down. Moreover, it can act as a candle holder. And say thanks to the sensor which allows you to blow and turn it off. It is available in lavender scent and is operated on three AA batteries.

So, this valentine, change the pattern! Please your special someone with the awesome tech gifts. Happy Valentine’s Day to all!!

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