WordPress v/s Drupal: A Comparative Analysis
Jan 24th
WordPress and Drupal are two of the most preferred Content Management Systems (CMS) for developers and bloggers. With both looking to score over each other, the situation has given rise to a hot debate among the web users, as to which one has more at offer. Currently, both the leading CMSs seem to be doing pretty well – regularly upgrading the features to keep pace with the latest browsers and also working on the security issues. Both being CMSs, there is bound to be some similarities and at the same time, some dissimilarities between them. Let us try and make a comparative analysis of both of these CMS giants.
About WordPress
For beginners, small scale businesses, and non technical entrepreneurs, who are looking to make an affordable website to promote their businesses, WordPress is the best option available. Released in May 2003, it is an extremely user friendly CMS which is capable of managing all kinds of business websites, ranging from small to full sized. The amazing part lies in the fact that one really does not need to be a high profile web developer or have outstanding coding skills, to create a website in WordPress.
About Drupal
Drupal may be defined as an open source CMS platform which offers easy to use, dynamic, and convenient website management options. In line with this, it offers numerous other features which the makes the concept of web development a lot more comprehensible for the web users, specially the non technical ones. Released in the year 2001, Drupal provides an administrative interface consisting of utility tools designed for publishing, editing, and managing website contents.
A Critical Comparison
More than anything else, it is actually the differences between these two CMSs which affect the decisions of the users. Research and surveys have revealed that web users seem to prefer WordPress ahead of Drupal, for start up. But gradually, they move on to Drupal when it comes to building and updating commercial websites. The users feel that WordPress is just good enough for making amateur websites, which requires less effort and time, with hassle free maintenance facilities. But Drupal is better suited for developing more complicated stuffs like e-commerce websites, consisting of multi format web pages.
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Safety Tips to follow while surfing the Internet
Jan 20th
The advent of Internet has been nothing short of a revolution in the world of networking and communication. No doubt it is a useful platform for knowledge seekers, but it has its own share of security issues. If proper safety measures are not adopted by the users, they can very easily invite serious troubles to their computers. The common risk factors involved are malware and spyware threats, stealing of personal details, hacking of internet banking account, and so on.
Safety Measures to be followed
In this section some of the safety measures which you and other internet users need to follow to ensure safety internet browsing.
Do not converse with unknown people
This is primarily the first criterion to prevent hacking. Do not ever entertain any sort of communication with unknown users or respond to unsolicited mails. You never know what these scam artists come up with. They can go any distance to fulfill their unethical desires. It is understandable that social networking websites offer a great platform to make new friends and build a large social network. But as they say, friends like books should be well chosen and few. You need to be aware of what lies behind the ambush of friendship.
Do not click on Pop ups & Advertisements
You need to be very careful while clicking on any link. There are many websites (even the well reputed ones) which contain third party links and advertisements in the form of banners or pop ups. Clicking on these links would redirect you to the advertisers’ website which might not be as safe and secure as the one you came from. You might end up installing a virus or spyware in your machine. Or in case you are asked to register with their website, you might face security issues.
Install a full version Anti-Virus
Most computer users are too reluctant to install anti virus softwares in their computers. Even if they do, it is nothing more than a free ordinary anti virus, which is hardly of any use. You should understand the importance of having a full version anti virus software installed in your computer. It not only removes the malicious files present in your machine, but also protects the same from future threats.
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Boost your Facebook Social Network with 3Degrees
Jan 18th
Connecting with friends and acquaintances has become easier for Facebook users. In spite of the fact that Facebook is still the global leader in social networking, people could only build their network within their friend circle, who they already know outside Facebook. As a matter of fact, sending random friend requests to unknown users violates the terms and conditions of Facebook. But not any more. With the launch of 3Degrees, Facebook users now have the freedom to harness the power of their social network to the optimum.
About 3Degrees
According to Brian Scordato, the designer of 3Degrees, it is a web based application which facilitates the Facebook users to search for compatible, like minded and interesting connections from friends’ friends. Launched in December 2011, the unique application lets Facebook users to find new friends, an ideal date, or connections to job offers in big companies – almost everything one can expect from a social networking site. In the words of the designer himself, “Our networks open doors to new relationships and opportunities.”
The application is available for free on Facebook. Users who wish to access their 3Degrees, may do so by visiting their respective Facebook accounts. 3Degrees provides the users with the options to search for connections by location, interests, and also relationship status. On applying these filters, 3Degrees will open the list of contacts, who match the applied criteria.
3Degrees claims that there are no security or privacy concerns associated with it. Users who choose to access their 3Degrees accounts, can be rest assured that their profiles will be viewed by their friends’ friends only. In case they want higher level of privacy, they need to enable ‘referrals only’ to make sure that the second degree friends can view their profiles through mutual friends only.
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The Must Get Applications for Your Android Phones
Jan 14th
The Android Marketplace has an array of applications at offer for its users. With thousands of amazing applications around, it is very easy for a new user to get lost in the grandeur of the marketplace. The recent launch of numerous Android based smartphones, manufactured by top telecom brands like Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG, and the likes, have inspired Android developers to develop more and more high quality Android apps.
Currently, the Android marketplace boasts of more than three hundred thousand applications and over ten billion downloads. In this article, we discuss some of the most wanted and happening applications which users must have in their Android devices.
Top Android Applications
In this section we discuss some of the top Android applications which Android users must have in their Android devices. Even though they do not come for free, but they are definitely worth purchasing.
Lookout Mobile Security
The Lookout Mobile Security is one of the most popular paid apps available in the Android marketplace. It is a multifaceted software package which includes options like backup and restore, antivirus, and GPS service. Along with this, the application comes with a unique feature which lets the users find their lost phones. The free version of this app comes with only the basic features. The paid full version is available in the Android marketplace for US$ 2.99 per month or US$ 29.99 per year.
Camera Zoom FX
Most Android smartphones have weak camera features. Resolutions may of the pictures may as per the specifications of the cameras. But with the Camera Zoom FX application, users can add up to ninety different special effects to their snaps. The different features of this app can be used by customizing the phone buttons. It is available in the Android marketplace for around US$ 5.
Angry Birds
The Angry Birds is easily the most popular game in the Android marketplace. Developed by Rovio mobile, this gaming sensation had scored a record number of downloads of more than 1 million, within the first week of its release. The game’s with-ads version is available for free. The without-ads version is available in the Android marketplace for US$ 1.99.
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An Introduction to Google Plus
Jan 12th
The stage is once again set for the clash of the titans. Vying for social networking supremacy, Google is once again all set to take on Facebook with its latest trump card, Google Plus. After losing out to the latter with Orkut, the launch of the new and improved Google plus in June 2011 is likely to work as change in fortunes for Google. As per the reports received so far, Google plus as all possibilities to end the monopoly of Facebook in the world of social networking.
About Google Plus
Google plus is strongly connected with the other services of Google. It is more like a congregation of Google’s services in a social networking platform, with better sharing and connecting facilities than those of Orkut.
The interface of Google plus looks somewhat similar to that of Facebook. After log in, the home page is displayed, which consists of Posts, Videos, links and photos. The Like button in Facebook has been replaced with an add ‘+1′ option. In order to integrate the main Google account, users need to activate the Google Talk chat client. The links to the other applications of Google are also available on the home page, which facilitates the users to easily switch to Gmail, Reader, photos , docs, and other options.
The concept of friend groups in Facebook has been introduced as ‘Circles’ in Google Plus. This allows the users to categorize their online contacts into friends, family, work, and so on. It also makes it convenient for the users to send their messages to specific ‘circles’, and not all contacts.
Google plus is one of the few social networking sites which offer video chatting facility. The ‘Hangout’ section in Google plus works like a virtual room where the users can avail video chat within their circles. Users need a headphone, microphone, and a webcam, for doing video chat.
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Ice Cream Sandwich v/s Gingerbread: A Comparative Analysis
Jan 10th
Android users who are still in awe with their Gingerbread operating system – look around, there is more at offer. Smarter look, excellent navigation tools, user friendliness, and lots more. This is what sums up the latest sensation in the world of Android operating system – The Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0). Released in November, 2011, The Ice Cream Sandwich has already created a huge impact in the market. Though some people still tend to prefer Gingerbread, but it may be only because they are still not fully aware of the launch of the latest version.
The Comparative Analysis
Gingerbread and Ice Cream Sandwich have numerous aspects common to each other. Though it is not desirable to have two operating systems of the same designer completely different from each other. But it can get quite perplexing for the users to decide which one is better.
Battery power has always been a serious issue with Android based mobiles. Therefore, both these operating systems have been specifically designed for saving battery power. In line with this, Gingerbread and ICS offer the users a new and advanced keypad, with better text prediction facilities. But there is one aspect in which Gingerbread scores over ICS – that is, it sorts out the applications which consume most battery power. Though it helps the users to save battery power but at the same time this occupies more memory space.
Compatibility & Availability
However, as far as availability and compatibility are concerned, ICS has its nose in front. Currently, Gingerbread has only been able to reach the LG, Motorola and Samsung users. Though being launched long before ICS, Gingerbread still remains unavailable to HTC and Sony users. On the other hand, ICS has made a pretty good start. It is not only available on most new handsets, but also available as download for other older phones.
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All About ARCNET Protocol
Jan 7th
ARCNET is basically a Local Area Network Protocol. It is quite similar to Token Ring and Ethernet protocols. It gained popularity in 1980s as a networking system for microcomputers. Later on, it’s certain features were found to be very useful in embedded system applications.
Brief History
John Murphy, the principal development engineer of Datapoint Corporation, designed and developed ARCNET in 1976. The product was formally launched in 1977. ARCNET was the first loosely coupled Local Area Network based clustering solution. It’s application programs were written in DATABUS,Datapoint’s proprietary language and run on a single computer with dumb terminals. When a single computer could not serve the growing number of users any more, additional resources were added through ARCNET. In case more storage was required,extra disk resource computers could also be connected. This flexibility made ARCNET so popular that by the end of 1970, more than 10000 ARCNET connections were installed in the world. ARCNET is standardized as ANSI ARCNET 878.1.
Working Principle Of ARCNET
Initially, RG-62/U coax cable of 93 ohm impedance and hubs were used in the star wired ARCNET technology. Star wire configuration gave ARCNET some advantages over Ethernet which used linear bus. The reason is that it is much easier to build and expand star wired bus than linear bus. Another plus point is the cable distance. The maximum length of ARCNET cable is 610 meters while that of the Ethernet cable is only 183 meters. To access the communication bus,ARCNET employs a token passing mechanism. It is similar to the method, adopted by Token Ring technology. When the nodes on ARCNET are inactive,a single token message is transmitted around the network. No node can use the bus unless it has the token. If a particular wants to send a message, it has to receive the token first. After receiving the token successfully, it transmits the message over the network. After successful transmission, it passes the token to the next node. Each machine is given an 8 bit address. When a new machine joins the network, reconfiguration is performed.
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Utility Tips for New Android Users
Dec 27th
Android seems to be the latest trend among the youth. Launched in November, 2007, by Google Inc, Android is a versatile software package consisting of an operating system, a middleware, and other utility features – specifically designed for smartphones. Other than general voice calling, Android users get to avail high speed internet connectivity, push mail feature, social networking adaptability, google search, and other useful applications from the android market. However, here are a few necessary tips which new Android users must follow to ensure that they get the optimum Android experience.
Setting up Google Account
Android users are asked to set up their Google account, when they log in to their phones for the first time. Some users who do not have a Google account tend to skip this step. However, it is not advisable to skip this step as you could be deprived of some added benefits. Setting up a Google account helps you to synchronize your contacts, access the wide range of applications at the Android market, and set up your email. More importantly, android market is the only platform which permits remote access. There is a provision that if you ever lose your phone, all you need to do is log in to the Android market from your desktop and remotely install the application ‘Plan B’. Your computer will tell you the exact location of your phone.
Activate Wi-Fi Connectivity
Activating Wi-Fi connectivity in your Android mobile lets you avail several benefits. The obvious one being that in most cases, Wi-Fi is much faster than any mobile network. Therefore, availing the Wi-Fi network lets you access the internet from your phone, at a greater speed. In line with this, availing the Wi-Fi network consumes less power than while you access the internet from your mobile networks. Moreover, using the Wi-Fi network saves money and bandwidth too, if you have subscribed to any data package.
Not to update applications frequently
Android mobiles have a few default applications. And if you use your phone regularly you will obviously add a few more – from the Android market or anywhere else. There is no doubt that many of them are quite useful, but at the same time they are power hungry apps. They will ask you for frequent updates – accepting which, will burn up your battery faster than usual. Most of these updates make nominal modifications to the previous, so an update on regular basis is not really necessary.
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Resolving Yahoo! Messenger Problems
Dec 27th
Yahoo! Messenger is an instant messaging client,designed and developed by Yahoo!. It’s initial version was launched on 9th March,1998 under the name Yahoo! Pager. Since then many versions have been released in the market to solve its internal bugs. Some issues which the user face frequently and the solutions are discussed in this article.
#Problem 1:
The user is not able to log in to the Yahoo! Messenger.
Solution:
If the user is unable to log in to the Yahoo! Messenger, the following steps should be executed.
1. The Sign In button should be clicked on the Yahoo!Messenger web page.
2. On the Sign In page the old Yahoo! ID and password should be entered.
3. If signing in is not successful then another Yahoo! Tool,such as Yahoo! Mail should be tried.
4. If the user is able to sign into other Yahoo! Tools, then the problem is Yahoo! Messenger specific. The configuration settings should be checked thoroughly.
5. The Messenger menu should be clicked on.
6. Connection Preferences should be selected.
7. Connect directly to the internet option should be selected.
8. Apply button should be clicked, followed by OK button.
#Problem 2:
The user is not able to use the web cam with Yahoo! Messenger.
Solution:
The easiest way to resolve this problem is to update the Yahoo!Messenger and then uninstall and reinstall the web cam software. To do that the following steps should be executed.
1. The latest version of Yahoo!Messenger should be installed.
2. Microsoft’s DirectX, Internet Explorer and Windows should be updated with the latest versions.
3. On the keyboard, Windows Key and ‘R’ key should be pressed together. That will open the Run command.
4. Applwix.cpl should be typed in the Run command box and OK button should be clicked on. Add or Remove Programs will be opened.
5. Webcam software should be selected and Remove or Uninstall Key should be clicked on. Webcam will be unplugged.
6. The computer should be restarted.
7. Now Webcam software should be installed.
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Time to have Intel Inside your Smartphone
Dec 22nd
After conquering your PCs and Laptops, Intel has plans to get inside your smartphones as well. Currently, the processors of majority of phones, tablets, and other mobile devices are designed based on the same of ARM – a UK based company. Having its headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom, ARM is one of the leading supplier of semi-conductor intellectual property.
As per the latest reports, Intel has sincere plans to end its monopoly in the world of telecommunication, with its newest venture, Medfield. A few days back, Intel presented a Android smartphone prototype, which apparently looked like a finished article and fit for launch. Some technical intricacies and details about Medfield were also revealed.
Medfield – Intel’s Second Coming
So far, Intel has had the reputation of setting its priority on performance ahead of power efficiency, while designing its chips. To put it in other words, Intel’s processors have always had great features and specifications. But they will not fit into the smartphones due to huge amount of power drainage. For the information of the readers, Intel had previously tried its luck in telecom with Atom. But unfortunately that endeavor did not pay much dividends.
However, Medfield is expected to negate all such negativities. The problem with Atom was that it failed to compete with the compactness as well as adroitness in designs of ARM’s processors. With a single system on a chip design (SoC), Medfield is supposed to be a power saver.
The Android prototype displayed by Intel was powered by Medfield. The light weight smartphone had a fast working web browser compared to other mobile browsers. Moroever, the ‘burst mode’ of its camera is capable of capturing fifteen snaps per second with the density of eight mega pixels.
To conclude, the stage looks set for Intel. For now, the world awaits the second coming of Intel in the world of telecommunication.
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