Make Your Old Computer Run Faster Instantly!

It gets really irritating when you use a slow old computer in the age of Quad-Core processors. There are mainly two reasons why you would want to make your old computer run faster. 

   

 ►That's your only computer!
    

►You don't want to throw away your old computer.
Whatever may be the reason, I will give you some ways to help your old computer breath some life.

 

1. Upgrade RAM

Upgrading other parts of the motherboard such as processor or graphics card are out of the question but you can always upgrade your computer's RAM. While it may be difficult to find the right version of RAM for your computer, you can always lookup on classified ads sites and online shopping websites. If lucky, you might get it there.

2. Clean Desktop

Remove all the icons in your desktop. After the cleaning, there should be only two icons - My Computer and Recycle Bin.

3. Clean OS Containing Drive

Remove files from your drive where your OS has been installed. Transfer the files to other drive until the free space is more than 40%.

4. Remove Crappy Softwares

Uninstall crappy softwares like toolbars and others which you don't use. It might seem impossible to get rid of all your beloved programs at first, but do it anyway!

5. Run Disk Defragmenter

When used for a long time, the files in your computer gets fragmented. In simpler words, it gets difficult for your computer to search for the required files and thus making your computer run slow.

Go to - Start > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.

Analyze and then defragment!

6. Adjust For Best Performance

When using a old computer, its better to keep away from the fancy transitions and other stuff.

Right click on My Computer > Advanced System Settings > Under the Advanced Tab, check for Performance and click Settings > Adjust for Best Performance > Apply .
 

7. Run CCleaner

CCleaner is a great piece of software. You can use CCleaner to clean temporary files and fix your registries. Doing both of the task will definitely help improve the performance of your computer.

Story: It had been a long time since I had run CCleaner on my computer. So I decided to run it. You won't believe that I had 12 GB of temporary files on my computer!

8. Clean your CPU 

Open your CPU's cabinet and grab a vacuum cleaner and start blowing on the motherboard. Dust the cobwebs and clean the cabinet completely. 

9. Install a New OS

Most probably you are running Windows OS in your old computer. While its not bad but there are other OS which can run faster on your old computer and one such OS is Puppy Linux.

So here you have it, somes ways to make your old computer run faster. Do you know any other way to do the same? Do have have any questions or queries? Do all of that in the comments section below.

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Best Books To Learn Android Application Development!

Android is a linux based operating system and was built by Android Inc. which was later bought by Google in 2005. The best thing about Android is that it's open-source which means you can easily modify it the way you like without worrying about Google suing you.

Learning Android Application Development is a very exciting and interesting journey. I would recommend everyone who uses computer to learn android because of two reasons. First one being that you can design your own apps and use it in your smartphone or tablet. Second, if your app is unique and interesting, you can put that in Google Play store and earn lots of money

 

 

Here is a interesting fact for you : Angry Birds is now a brand worth $5.5 billion and the creators of Temple Run are earning in millions. If they can do it, why can't you? 

Here are the list of some of the best books which you can use to learn about Android and develop apps. Lets begin!

 

 

 Android : A Programmer's Guide 1st Edition

This is the best book for a person who is beginning from scratch. I would highly suggest you to buy this book along with the books listed below. This book has content written in a fashion that everyone can understand. You will start from learning how to install Java, Eclipse and setting up the Android Environment and then you will proceed gradually.This book is a must for any newbie.

 

 

 

Buy From Flipkart

 

 Beginning Android 4 Application Development

This is a great book for somebody who is just about to begin learning about Android. If you are just starting with Android and want to learn some basic things, go for this book. 

 

 

 

Buy From Flipkart 

 

Professional Android 4 Application Development

If you want to learn most of the things related to Android, I would suggest you to go for this book.A great book which covers almost all the aspects of Android Application Development. This covers utilizing various hardware components like camera, NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi etc in your apps.

 

 

 

Buy From Flipkart 

 

 Learning Android Game Programming : A Hands-On Guide to Building Your First Android Game 1st Edition

This book assumes that you already know something about Android Development. This book is an absolute gem for people who are on a low budget but want to create games for Android. You will learn about topics like Animations, Sounds, Physics, Artificial Intelligence which are the key components of a game. If you are aware of Android Development and now want to create some games, go for this.

 

 

 

 

Buy From Flipkart

 

So these were some of the books which you could use to learn Android Development. You can buy one book or you can buy all the books, both of the decisions will not go in vain. The books have been listed in a order from absolute beginner to advanced. So one day or the other you are going to need all the books.

 
If you want to suggest another book which is not present in the list, feel free to leave a comment in the comment section below. If it is good enough, we will credit you and update the list.

I wish you all the best in your Android Adventure and hope that you will soon build an app and contact me to review it!

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How to Verify Your PayPal Account Through State Bank Of India!

Most of webmasters, publishers and bloggers used PayPal for sending and receiving money globally over Internet. But there is a limit for sending and receiving money until you will not confirmed your PayPal Account. The most common method to verify your PayPal account is just attaching your Credit card to PayPal. But in India Most of Bloggers and Publisher don’t own a credit card. But they can also verify their PayPal Account. You can verify your PayPal Account with any International Bank of India like State Bank Of India, Union Bank Or India, Punjab National Bank, ICICI, HDFC, Citi Bank, Bank Of Baroda, Central Bank Of India, Axis Bank etc... This is very simple process and takes 4 to 7 days to complete.

 

 

But most of Indian Publisher makes mistake during this process and hence they feel unable to verify their PayPal account. In this post I am explaining how you can verify your PayPal account through State Bank of India (SBI) account.

    

1,Go to your PayPal account and click Add/Edit Bank Account under Profile Tab.
    

2,Now Click on Add Tab.
   

 3,Choose your country as India.
   

 4,Add you Name. ( It would exactly same as on your Bank Account)
    

5,Add NEFT IFSC Code. Click here to find SBI IFSC Code for your SBI Branch.
    

6,Add your Account Number. (add full account number 17 digits, including zeros)
    

7,Reenter your Account Number.
    

8,Now Add This.
   

 9,Once you successfully add your account, you can verify it.
    

10,Click on the Verify link.
    

11,And wait for 4 to 7 days, PayPal will add two small amounts on your SBI Account. (it will be very small amount like Rs. 1.02 or Rs. 1.03 etc..)
    

12,Now verify your PayPal account by adding these two amounts on PayPal.
    

13,After you will add both the amount your account status will become verified.
    

14,Now you’re Sending and Receiving limits has been finished.
    

15,Done!

If you feel any problem you may ask to me. Once you will verify your SBI Bank Account you can withdraw PayPal funds to your SBI Bank Account directly. It will take usually 3 to 10 working days.

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Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro Quick Review!

Samsung's newest Galaxy Grand Quattro delivers a winning mobile featuring powerful performance, smart multi-tasking and enhanced usability! Make no comprise with your mobile experience. With the 1.2Hz Quad-Core CPU, enhanced multi-tasking abilities, motion commands, Dual SIM and more, this mobile offers mobility at the top of its class. Samsung's smartpones have just gotten a whole lot smarter!

 

Samsung has dropped the price of its mid-range quad-core smartphone, the Galaxy Grand Quattro and it’s now available on the company’s e-store for Rs 16,900. At online retailer Flipkart, the Quattro is listed for Rs 16,570, while Saholic has it priced at Rs 16,499. The launch price of the smartphone was Rs 17,290.

The dual-SIM capable Galaxy Grand Quattro smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 1.2GHz quad-core processor and runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The Adreno 203 GPU, while not stellar, should provide more than enough oomph for most games and the 1GB of RAM should come in handy for extra processing power. The camera is nothing to write home about, but the 5-megapixel snapper is still good enough for basic photography and Instagram pictures. The VGA front camera is a disappointing specification.

The low-res display and the low-powered CPU mean that the 2000 mAh battery should ideally last the whole day on moderate-to-heavy usage. We would have liked to see a higher capacity battery, but for the price it’s quite capacious.

Powerful Performance

○11.9cms Large display is a great showcase, especially for photos and movies
○1.2GHz Quad-Core CPU offers advanced computing power to handle all your applications, multitasking and more

Enhanced photo-taking on the 5MP Camera

Enjoy features such as Continuous Shot, Best Photo, Colour Effect and Scene Mode for enhanced photo-taking on the 5MP Camera

Easy Mode

Easy Mode helps you access key functions such as favourite contacts, apps, dialer, etc on the homescreen with ease.
 

Here's a quick look at the specs of the Galaxy Grand Quattro:

    ► 4.7-inch TFT display with WVGA resolution
    ► Dual-SIM, 3G, GPRS/EDGE
    ► Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
    ► Bluetooth 3.0
    ► GPS with A-GPS support
    ► 5-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and VGA front camera
    ► 8GB internal memory + microSD support for up to 32GB more memory

As an introductory offer, the smartphone comes with a Digital Wallet carrying Rs 3,000 and is valid for 90 days applicable on purchases of games and apps.

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Samsung Galaxy Mega GT-I9152 Quick Review!

Samsung has introduced Samsung Galaxy Mega GT-I9152, a smartphone with big screen which can be compared to any tablet or phablet. Samsung Galaxy Mega GT I 9152 is also popularly known as Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 in the market.

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 is the dual SIM smartphone which runs on the latest version in the Android OS version 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 has decent specification to suit its price. The specification of Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 include 1.4 GHz dual core processor, 1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB on-board memory, external memory expandable to 64 GB and multiple connectivity features including 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth etc.

The biggest attraction for this model is 5.8-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen. The only disappointment is a low screen resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT I-9152 comes with an 8 MP primary camera with features like LED flash, auto-focus, smile detection and face detection etc. The secondary camera is 1.9 MP with 1080p@30fps recording for video calls.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 Price in India is around Rs 24,900 /-. Though you can get some best deals at online shopping websites.

Features 
 
Samsung’s newest GALAXY Mega delivers a mobile experience that is larger than life! By all intents and purposes, it is a smartphone, with fully equipped mobile connectivity and the size that fits comfortably in your palm, but with its clear, large screen, you can take a full advantage of the Tablet UX without being burdened by its size. It comes with full of smart services and enhanced features that gives you fun, smart, and convenient mobile life! Stay smart, and live large with GALAXY Mega.

 

► Mega-Sized Portability 

 

 The majestically wide screen showcases your visual contents beautifully, while still being portable enough to take on the road with you. Enjoy all the capabilities of calling that are limited in the tablet form, plus enjoy a host of new features including the convenient Mega UX, which helps maximise productivity on the larger screen.  

 

► The Mega UX takes full advantage of the large display

 

 Feast your eyes on this mobile’s mega-sized screen! The ideal viewing medium for photos and videos, the mobile remains optimally sized for portability as well as taking phone calls. The Mega UX takes full advantage of the large display, with multi-window capability that splits screen for different applications. See more of your mobile world with Samsung’s GALAXY Mega

 

► Various camera modes are supported to take sophisticated and customised photos 

 GALAXY MEGA features various camera modes for fun picture taking with high quality (8MP AF + 1.9MP) Camera
ㆍSupported Camera Mode (8EA): Auto, Beauty face, Best face, Continuous shot, Best photo, Sound & Shot, Panorama, Sports.

► Dual SIM doubles convenience with access to 2 phone numbers 

  

Dual SIM Always On ensures you’re always connected and reachable at all times for that crucial business deal or family emergency - don’t miss important calls. Whether you want to organise your professional life separately from personal matters, pop in a local SIM card when travelling abroad to avoid roaming charges, or simply want to economise by taking advantage of preferred pricing plans, your Dual SIM multiplies your options and gives you greater flexibility, freedom and control over your life.

► Full Specifications

Processor    1.4 GHz Dual Core processor
GPU   
Operating System    Android
Operating System Version    Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Sensors    Accelerometer, Light, Proximity, Geo-magnetic, Gyro Sensor
Series Name    Galaxy
Manufacturer    Samsung
Dimensions    162.6 x 82.4 x 9.0mm
Weight    182g
Camera Type    Dual Camera
Front Camera    1.9 MP
Back Camera    8 MP
Camera features    Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging
Video Camera features    1080p@30fps
RAM    1.5 GB
External Memory    Expandable up to 64 GB via microSD
Internal Storage    8 GB
Screen Size    5.8 inch
Display    TFT capacitive touchscreen, 540 x 960 pixels
Ports    microUSB v2.0, 3.5 mm Jack
Battery Type    2600 mAh Li-Ion battery
Battery (Talk Time)   
Battery (Standby Time)   
Audio    MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video    MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Accessories   
Network    2G and 3G
Bluetooth    v4.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE
Connectivity    Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, Wi-Fi hotspot, A-GPS and GLONASS
GPRS    Yes
Available Colors    White
Announced/Launched Date    June 2013
Built-in Apps    Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa, Organizer, Document viewer, Photo viewer/editor, Voice memo/dial
SIM Card Type    Micro SIM
SIM Slots    Dual SIM
Price Range    US$251 to US$499
Category    Premium Smartphone
Sensors: Accelerometer    Yes
Sensors: Gyroscope    Yes
Sensors: GPS    Yes
Sensors: Compass    Yes
Sensors: Barometer    Yes

Additional features
Some keyt features and specifications of Samsung Galaxy Mega GT-I9152:

   

 ► A wide 5.8 inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
    

► Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
   

 ► Wi-Fi Enabled
     

► 8 MP Primary Camera and 2 MP Primary Camera
     

► 080p@30fps video recording
   

 ► 1.4 GHz Dual Core processor
   

 ► Expandable Storage Capacity of 64 GB

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