Camera phones seem to have taken the major share of mobile phone markets besides the fact the picture quality from mobile phone camera can’t compete with the quality of those taken by real digital cameras although your phone's camera is the handiest thing for capturing incidental events of your life instantly. So we though to get you some easy and crisp tricks to click some better snaps from your mobile phone camera.
 
 
  1. Always avoid low light: Camera phones because comparative less shutter speed have obscurity clicking pictures in low-light environments. So its always recommendable to get your shots done in bright environments as it provides a faster shutter speed and more depth of field.

  2. Hold the camera as still as possible: If you are taking picture in low light, the consequences are the very low shutter speed so the image may get blurred if you move the phone while you shoot.

  3. Keep away from backlighting: light source should be considered first before snapping a picture because the subject will appear darker if it is coming from behind your object. So always stand with the light behind you, not behind your object.

  4. Draw your subject close: Mobile-phone camera lenses are good at capturing details in a wide area but not a deep one. So the far away object will appear undersized and unclear. One meter distance is appropriate for the camera.

  5. Use the Rule of Thirds: The rule of thirds isn’t a rocket science; it’s just a guide line. Divide your image into three equal horizontal rows and three equal vertical columns; this can get the most attractive result if the intersection points are placed at major point of interest of the lines or along the lines.

  6. Always prefer High Quality resolution setting: always switch on the high quality picture option although it takes a bit more space, howver you’ll be able to capture good images.

  7. Use the Flash: As we said in first point that camera phones aren’t great at handling low light so turning on the flash will protect your images from underexposure on the cost of your battery power which is negotiable.

  8. Right Angle: it’s always beneficial to keep your phone at right angle whether vertical or horizontal as it induces stillness to camera.

  9. Adjust the white balance: You can customize your setting according to the type of lighting. You can stick to auto setting if unsure of lighting.

  10. Avoid digital zoom: The image gets pixilated if it is clicked in zoom mode so it better to draw your object closer. However you can rely on Optical zoom if its there in your phone.

  11. Have idea on the shutter lag: You must always have a good idea on the time lag between the moment you press the button and the moment the picture is captured.

  12. Don’t be so hasty using delete button: The picture that’s looking pixilated on phone could look just perfect on your computer screen, so be hasty deleting images.

  13. Follow Clean lens clean pictures rule: good photographers always take care of their lenses especially as they are the heart of camera so always wipe lens with sof and mild cleaning clothe to avoid scratches as well.

  14. Turn on the resolution: unless the picture messaging is the only purpose, turn on the resolution.

  15. Keep experimenting: if you don’t succeed at first chance, just keep experimenting on your own with different angles, lighting and settings.


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We have stocked our homes with big-screen TVs, computers, cell phones and consumer electronics and possibly latest tech products etc. and we all love running our gadgets 24x7 in bid to retrieve most out of them. The result is outrageously high electricity bills raising our pulse rate. 

Solar Gorilla Charger

With an increased practice of Consumers going for more and more gadgets every thing is increasing like level of greenhouse gases emission and global warming issue and your electricity bill of course as mentioned earlier. However, we are not forcing you to throw you expensive gadgets and electronic appliances but we are recommending some tips that will help you a lot.

1.) By Unplugging appliances when not in use you save much of electric energy than your body energy.

2.) By selecting the most energy-efficient models at the time of replacement you are at least not overloading your home with unnecessary appliances.

3.) By Reducing, reusing and recycling you are actually contributing significantly for global warming.

4.) Using solar appliances instead of appliances which are dependent on non-renewable energy resources, you are cutting the carbon emissions directly or indirectly.

5.) We have always been writing tips for laptop batteries to increase the battery life and backup. You can always refer to them on our website.

6.) You can always look blueunplugged.com for searching energy efficient products for all types of gadgets ranging from laptop to mobile phones. It stores a lot of solar run gadgets.

7.) Reduce the amount of wastage produced by you by least buying packaged goods, choosing reusable products over disposable ones, and ofcourse recycling.

8.) And most importantly don’t read this article as a subject of fun rather discussion among groups can actually trigger you to act on this deadly issue.


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harry posted on October 6, 2008 09:19

Friends, you read a lot about Bluetooth almost daily and most of you must also be having them as well. Apart from its basic benefits you must also know what other kind of real benefits it offers. Here is an insight to 12 benefits of Bluetooth and its utilities.

Bluetooth
  • Wireless synchronisation – you can eliminate wires along with improving safety with Bluetooth. You need not worry about carrying connection cables while travelling with your laptop or other wireless devices.
  • Economical -   The Bluetooth technology is cheap to implement for the companies resulting in lower costs hence, these savings are passed from the company to you making it economical.
  • Universally accepted - Bluetooth technology is accepted world wide, with it gaining so much popularity, you can rely on it for years to come with an advent of more and more devices started to use Bluetooth technology.
  • Automatic – setting up Bluetooth connectivity is automatic Bluetooth and doesn’t need professionals. When two or more devices enter a range of up to 30 feet of each other the communication automatically begins between them.
  • Upgradeable - Upgradeable Bluetooth standard versions of Bluetooth in the offer various new advantages and backward compatibility with older versions.
  • Standard protocol - Bluetooth is standardized wireless guarantees the high level of compatibility among devices. Bluetooth devices connect to each other irrespective of their model.
  • Instant PAN (Personal Area Network) - You can have your own personal are network for sharing data among your group consisting of up to seven Bluetooth devices within a range of up to 30 feet.
  • Faster data and voice Sharing – you can share data and voice communications via Bluetooth with compatible devices connected to it.
  • Simplifies communication while driving – companies like parrot manufactures Bluetooth car kits resolving the audio and communication issues arising while driving, as Bluetooth simplifies talking and listening music on your cell phone while driving.
  • Avoids interference from other wireless devices - Bluetooth devices avoid interference from other wireless devices with the usage of technique known as frequency hopping, and low power wireless signals.
  • Low power consumption - Bluetooth with the help of low power signals technology requires very less energy reducing the battery consumption or electrical power.
  • Best alternative to data transfer - in case of corrupt flash/pen drives or DVD/CD ROM. It has helped a lot of times when I forgot my pen drive. 

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Well there is no skepticism in saying that Bluetooth Dongle have proved to be effective solutions for almost all gadgets – notebooks, smartphones just to name a few.  In simple words a dongle is nothing but a small piece of hardware that helps in transferring data from one gadget to another at a fast speed. Most of us get perplexed in buying one due to enormous choice available in the market. Nothing to ponder about any more as here I present the three most significant factors to consider before buying a USB Dongle.

nano usb dongle

Speed is important

The main work of dongle is transferring any data by securing wireless connection through Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones, PDA and notebook. In this context its speed becomes a very important factor to watch out for. 2.1Mbps is considered to be a reasonable speed. Ofcourse this largely depends upon the Bluetooth Compliance Technology in use.

belkin bluetooth dongle

Range

Range does matters as many USB dongles are capable of transferring information only if they qualify certain distance limits. Up to 10 metres is reasonable but if you are looking for more a range up to 30 metres will be a perfect to meet your requirements. This too again largely depends upon the Bluetooth Compliance Technology in use.

Design

As far as design factor is concerned it is always recommended to carry a light and compact Bluetooth dongle to avoid any bulk and inconvenience. A weight around 35-45 g is a decent choice to make for.

Other factors include Radio Frequency Band; Operating Temperature; Synchronisation; and Power Consumption.


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jessica posted on September 15, 2008 10:53

Laptop batteries hold utmost significance as they keep your laptop powered up and allow it to perform various functions. Well here are some of the aspects which you should know regarding laptop batteries. Take a look.

dell laptop battery

 

Types of batteries

Generally laptop batteries come in three different forms namely Lithium Ion, NiCad, and NiMh. These forms can further be classified into different types that are rechargeable, universal and external.

One must always clean the battery’s metal contacts with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol to make your laptop more efficient. Also make sure that you do not use irrelevant applications such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and IR radios frequently. 

Turning down the brightness of the LCD panel to the lowest level will help you power up your battery and make your battery strong indeed!


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jessica posted on September 15, 2008 06:23

Once you have a laptop, you probably do everything with it right from your office work to entertainment etc. But at some point of time you crave to keep your laptop as fresh as it was at the time of purchasing. Now your hunt begins for laptop accessories. Our gadget world is full of accessories that can make your notebook better, your job easier, and your life with your laptop more comfortable. Accessories, such as laptop bags are the first thing that comes to mind, but others, such as Wi-Fi finders, are fairly new to the accessories game. We've summarised the collection of notebook-friendly tech, both new and familiar, to fine-tune your laptop lifestyle.

laptop bag

 

Mouse

Very often you come across a situation where you realize lack of mouse. So one of the most useful laptop accessories you can buy is a USB mouse, keep it in your bag, and use it whenever you're able.

Disposable Cleansing Cloths

The display on your laptop gets dusty or even smudgy which can be rubbed by disposable cleansing cloths. These essential laptop accessories are designed specifically to clean laptop displays. Always have a stash on hand.

External storage USB Drive

You must have this external storage device which is called as USB drive. There is variety of USB drives available in the market with different capacities starting from 512 MB upto 32 GB. Normally 1 GB is sufficient.  A USB drive also makes a great temporary backup medium for the really important files you create on the road.

Blank CDs or DVDs

You can get into circumstances where you may be asked to give a copy of your word docs or PowerPoint presentation which you can give in a CD. Burn the CD of the on the spot and be proactively reactive.

Headset

When you're in public and watching movies or listening to music, you must use your headphones in order to avoid the background noises and enjoy the full spirits of listening and watching the movie.

Security Device

Your laptop is precious thing that should be taken care of. You can have security dock that is available in different shapes and sizes.

A Cat5 Ethernet Cable

You must have Ethernet cable in order to derive full functionality of your built-in Ethernet port. So always come prepared with the right cable.

A Standard Telephone Cable

Same is the case with your modem connection. If you don't have a cable to get you from your computer to the phone jack, you're not going to access net.

Laptop Case / Bag

Laptop bag is the stylish way to carry all your gear, including that expensive laptop computer that you want hidden away and out of sight. It offers protection from any uncertain shocks and lot of accessories can be stuffed into it.

Software

Software acts like blood in your laptop so you need to have apt software that can perform tasks correctly. Check for the compatibility first and then you’ll probably need to add some software, as well as go online to update the software that was included.


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jessica posted on September 13, 2008 06:32

This is dedicated to all wii fit-ians, who are privy of the fact that The Wii Fit balance board is the most sophisticated controllers of nintento wii to be taken care of.

Wii Balance Board

When you stand on balance board and perform different activities, it becomes damn important to pursue these tips in order to augment its durability. Below is the set of 6 tips which might help you:

  1. Be barefooted while standing on board.
  2. Never hop or skip on the balance board.
  3. One board one person rule applies here aswell.
  4. Please make sure enough room around your balance board for different movements
  5. Use flat surface for placing your balance board.
  6. Avoid drinking and munching on balance board as even a blob can cease functioning.

Not only is this, cleaning the balance board also very important in maintaining the life of the balance board and your’s for several reasons:

  • Guarding your health.
  • If it has multiple-users
  • It attracts dirt, grime, germs and bacteria

You can use disinfectant like Lysol onto a lint-free cloth to wipe down the balance board. Never spray any liquid directly on the balance board as this can lead to malfunctioning


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On September 11th, Jonathan Zdziarski, Data-forensics expert will be guiding law enforcement personnel and anybody who wants to access the not-so-readily available data on an iPhone. This will happen through the process of bypassing the passcode lock security using a custom firmware bundle in 45 minute live demo on O'Reilly.com. This will enable users to "recover, process, and remove sensitive data stored on the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch."

iPhone passcode locked

Now the question arises what motivates Zdziarski, who was the first to open up the iPhone to 3rd party development to do this act? In this case we have to wait and watch to see whether it will merely be educational and supporting law enforcement on methods of gathering information, or is targeted for hackers who may or may not have a malicious agenda?


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jessica posted on August 20, 2008 12:03

If you are blessed enough to have a wii, you certainly are aware of the outrageous fun and flexibility of the game. But you are yet to unleash the hidden sport inside. Below are the 25 breakthroughs to boost you to roll up your sleeves and taste Nintendo Wii Console on the rocks.

There are several options through which you can escalate the level of fun. 

nintendo wii console

Ultimate Gaming

Take your game upstairs with these set of suggestions.

1) Upgrade your sports skills- sports like bowling and golf can be practiced in the air conditioned comfort of your own home.

 

2) Boxing will help you to take out frustrations- punch on the computer or a friend in Wii boxing ring.

3) Be fit and loose weight- Wii's active gaming can help you in shedding few pounds following the right regimen.

4) Cookery lessons- With the Wii's Cooking Mama game, you can grasp cooking tips.

5) Physical therapy- The Wii has become popular for rehabilitation exercises.


Internet

6) Homebrew- You can create games that are appropriate for playing through the Wii's Internet Channel.

7) Wiicade- Play arcade games created for the Wii on this site.

8) Stream Joost- this hack can be used to stream Joost videos to your Wii.

9) WiiTube- on WiiTube, you can watch videos made specifically for the Wii.

10) Play movies- fine tune your settings to watch home movies on the Wii.

11) Create a Wii media server- Use this web media server to transform your Wii into a multimedia machine.


Miis

Miis deliberates to be an extension of the player, alleviating spirit. It can be used in several Nintendo titles for the Wii. Take your Miis to the next level with these suggestions.

wiimote

 

 

12) Miis in contests- Nintendo has offered a way for Wii users to create Miis and compete with other artists by entering into a contest.

13) Startle your friends and family- While they're away from you, give all of their Miis huge eyes or blue eye shadow.

14) Send unlimited Miis- you can circulate as many Miis as you want.

 

 

Wiimote 

 

 

wiimote

 

The Wii's Wiimote has turned out to be an incredibly useful tool, great for applications even outside of the Wii.

15) Create head tracking: The Wiimote can be used for virtual reality displays.

16) Control your Smarthome: through Wiimote, a number of things can be controlled, even a Smarthome.

17) Regulate DJ equipment: use the Wiimote to control loops. And create your own disc with Nintendo Wii Console.

18) Make a door opener: you can open electric locks with your Wiimote.

19) Control Google Earth: this hack can be used to zoom in and out, and spin the globe around.

Run down these hack and tricks for more Wii fun.

20) Create a huge picture puzzle: you can turn any photo into a 192-piece puzzle with this hack.

21) Compete against most-tuned-in-Mii: Use the Everyone Votes channel to see who knows popular opinion the best.

22) Edit photos: you can do cursory photo editing On the Photo channel.

23) Make music: Turn a yo-yo and a Wii into a musical instrument using this hack.

24) Navigate global news stories, using a globe: Check out the news channel to explore the novelty of reading the news on a globe.

25) Create a laptop: turn your Wii into a laptop following the lead of one brilliant wii-ian.


So relish these recipes with your Nintendo Wii Console a reincarnation indeed.


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Parrot bluetooth car kits have been proved as one of the best handsfree solution especially after the mobile phone ban laws have come into picture quite regularly now in most of the states. Here are the seven reasons which will convinve you to use parrot car kits for your car:

parrot bluetooth

 

  1. Brand Value: One of the most effective reasons why parrot bluetooth car kits has been widely used is the reliability of the brand name. Because of worldwide acceptance most of the manufacturers recommend fitting parrot. All you need to do is just step inside your car with your phone in your pocket and leave the rest upon the excellent parrot hands free kit.
  2. Excellent design: Parrot hands free kits have a unique and user-friendly design. A perfect blend of dashboard, matt black texture, clean lines make parrot kits easy to be positioned wherever you want them. Navigation and volume adjustment button with two main keys make them more intuitive and easy to operate.

  3. Synchronisation: Synchronisation is at its best when it comes to parrot bluetooth car kits. Automatic synchronisation with your mobile's phonebook making possible a huge space for storing contacts (more than 1000 contacts) is a feature which one can find more often with parrot kits. In addition, bright color TFT screens with caller ID make them look wonderful.

  4. Built-in Voice recognition: The voice recognition feature enables numbers to be dialled automatically by stating the contact's name: example "Call John." If photos are stored with your phone contacts, they you can be displayed on the screen as well.

  5. Amazing audio quality: Unique expertise protected by patents is what make parrot in the audio segment as the best in the business. Echo Cancellation feature ensures that all the background echoes and interferences from surrounding traffic are filtered out. With Parrot, your voice remains clear for all your callers making room for smooth conversation. 

  6. Easy fitting and seamless integration in over 2000 car models: The best part of parrot car kits is that they can easily be fitted in all types of car regardless of the make and model. Fitting is made easy with standard connectors and cables. Steering wheel controls are available for certain user friendly kits, giving you fingertip control over your hands-free kit.



  7. Compatibility beyond comparison: Parrot products are impressive on the compatibility part as well and all kits are compatible with virtually all mobile phones. A strong research parrot team makes way for highest possible compatibility.


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