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What is Cloud Computing and Why do we need it?

Cloud computing a word that is being talked again and again. Everyone seems to be talking about cloud computing and how great it is but we are not very sure why we need. 


What Is Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is a way of doing online activities online using computing resources (hardware and software) that are available over the internet  .This form of computing can save a lot of storage space, money and time and for businesses it is a great thing.
Advantages of cloud computing and reasons we need it. 
1. You can work from anywhere. 
This implies that only a computer and internet connection is needed. Gone are the days when you would need to bring around different components in order to accessibility the information you need. A simple log in to the needed websites or software indicates workers can work from any place.
2. Helps to control documents.
All people who need to use a specific document, can log to cloud computing to use it . There is no need to send the document to various people via email, any user  by logging can see the work if it is required
3. Keeping data safe.
As your  documents are stored via cloud computing no matter what happens to your laptop, desktop , they are always safe . 
4. Saving Energy.
Since your documents are stored over the internet , you don't need additional hardware to save them leading to 30% saving of energy requirements 
5.It Reduces Costs
It saves costs as yo don't need programs, hard drivesf as all your information is stored in the cloud. You only need  to pay for the cloud services you are using 
6.Saves Time 
Cloud computing  updates all the software automatically, hence leaving you free from the hassles of updating hardware and software. Thus saving time 
7.Easy To Set Up
It is very easy to set  up cloud computing . Less time is spent  on waiting for  software to be downloaded 
8.Faster Response Time
Cloud computing works a lot faster than other forms of computing; hardware and servers can often take a lot of time to find and give you the information you need.
9.Very secure
When Disaster Strikes  you don't have to worry about the document being wiped out or lost  as everything is saved on cloud computing . It's very secure and unless you deliberately erase the information, it will not go missing. All information can be accessed from anywhere by authorized persons


6 Best Women Safety Apps

Below are the list of  best Women safety apps when downloaded to your smartphone will help you when traveling alone in the evening, or being encountered with a harmful risky scenario.Your smarphones will help you send  urgent SOS SMS signals, e-mails, Facebook notification and even call buddies on single tap of application.



OnWatch is mobile safety app that helps stop sexual assault against young college students . It provides you the tools to alert the  friends , 911 and campus police via email, text, Facebook and Twitter when you need help. It is Winner of the US Government's Apps Against Abuse Technology Challenge.OnWatch can be downloaded for. iPhone and Android. It offers a 90day free trial subscription to everyone with a .edu email address and a 30 day free trial to others




This is free app for your  iPhone and Android. It lets you connect with 6 choosen friends when you are in need.Circleof6 app sends pre-set Sms , “come and get me.” with your GPS  location to your 6 choosen friends . Other messages that can be send is call me message, I need some advice message. You can pre-program local numbers and national hotlines. Winner of the US Government's Apps Against Abuse Technology Challenge 



An app that connects all the members of the family, instantly allowing each member to communicate and locate real time  GPS location.It can be downloaded free for iPhone, Android and Blackberry. You can send a panic alert via text, email and phone call, A great tool for parents to keep a  track of their children by alerting them when they reach home or school. Awards- Google's Grand Prize Winner for Best Android App in the World,Facebook fbFund "Technology Winner", Babble's Top 25 Android Apps for Moms, 2012 Caregiver Friendly® Award, from Today's Caregiver® magazine

When you download this app, you can inform pre-added friends in times of  emergency and dangerous situations. When you touch the SOS button, you send an SMS text message to all pre-added  friends with a map indicating current location. It can be installed for  iPhone, Android and Blackberry. Pricing for Basic plan is free, the upgraded bSafe premium plan is the paid version



Application only  for Indian women's safety , at the press of the button send SOS emergency SMS messages and emails to your phone list. You need to  login through facebook to download this app. FightBack uses your phones's GPS, SMS, location maps, GPRS ,email and your Facebook account to inform your friends. Downloaded free for Android, Blackberry and Nokia 



A paid service for women needing  extra security. This app gives two types of services red  button service and 'Walk with me’ service. On touch of  red button  a silent alarm activates emergency assistance,local police is notified about your important information with gps providing the exact location. 'Walk with me’ service connects you with a live safety adviser, he will guide you till you reach your destination safely . In case the situation is dangerous the safety advisor  can make an emergency call to  the local police.  Available for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone




The Best Smart Phones To Buy In 2013


Smartphones- A pocket size phone smarting our lives. Smarphones acting like a mini-computer for every pocket.  Lot of variety for everyone at  almost  any budget. 

Once you use a smartphone, you can never live without it. Here's our review pick from Android to iOS to Windows Phone.


Samsung Galaxy S3


Samsung Galaxy S3
The best Android smartphone  is Samsung Galaxy S3 . Samsung has overtaken Nokia  to become world's biggest smartphone maker and world most  popular phone company  on the basis of units sold .
The key to Samsung popularity is the Galaxy smartphone range. Samsung Galaxy S3 is  bigger, slimmer  with a   beautiful AMOLED screen and more powerful runs  Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system
The phone support 4G, packed with an excellent 8-megapixel camera .
Samsung has also loaded the phone with a number of impressive new apps and features like S-Voice  Siri-like voice assistant, Smart Stay.

SPECS
DIMENSIONS 137x71x9mm, 133g
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 4.1
DISPLAY 4.8in 720x1,280
LCDPROCESSOR SPEED 1.4GHz
NUMBER OF CORES 4RAM 2GB
INTERNAL STORAGE 16GB
MEMORY CARD SLOT microSD
MOBILE DATA GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA, 4GCAMERA 8-megapixel



Apple iPhone 5


The world’s fastest selling smartphone, sales in its first 24 hours on sale reaching up to 2 million and reaching 5 million in launch weekend The best way to describe the Apple iPhone 5: thinner, lighter, wider  and a bit taller than the iPhone 4S
The first iPhone to sport a 4-inch display, features the new A6 processor, comes in 18% thinner than its predecessors and is 20 percent lighter at 112 grams. 30-pin jack  is not there in this iPhone , so u can just plugged-in easilyThe only thing that had a fair deal of issues was new Maps app, which replaces Google Maps.places Google Maps.The big screen gives us more space for content , see videos and extra row to place icons.


SPECS
DIMENSIONS 137x71x9mm, 133g
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 4.1
PROCESSOR SPEED 1.4GHz
NUMBER OF CORES 4
DISPLAY 4.8in 720x1,280 LCD
RAM 2GB
INTERNAL STORAGE 16GB
CAMERA 8-megapixel
MOBILE DATA GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA, 4G
MEMORY CARD SLOT microSD

Nokia Lumia 920

Nokia launched  its first Windows Phone 8 handset Lumia 920. The company  continues polycarbonate design trend.
The screen is   4.5-inch IPS LCD display  with a focus on optics and display technology.It is powered by a a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor.
The phone  has a camera that is exceptionally good,including a f/2.0 8.7-megapixel sensor with optical image stabilisation, and sensitivity  in low light
The phone  is innovative, but its weight might be dampner  for some
SPECS
OPERATING SYSTEM Windows Mobile 8
DISPLAY 4.5in 1,280x768 
LCDPROCESSOR SPEED 1.5GHz
NUMBER OF CORES 2RAM 1GB
INTERNAL STORAGE 32GB
CAMERA 8.7-megapixel
MOBILE DATA GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA

Google Nexus 4
Google Nexus 4
An low priced  smartphone with latest  version of Android . The phone is made by LG  powered  with quad-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon processor.
The exterior is bland but as  you start using the phone you would love it .
Apps open very fast . The screen is great to look at , its resolution   1,280x768  is the highest in any Android smartphones. The pixel density is 320ppi making the screen as detailed as  iPhone 5.
The battery life is a cause of worry. But it is still a decent buy in low price added with a new swipeable keyboard, lock screen widgets, screensavers, accessibility improvements and improved notifications.

SPECS
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 4.2

DIMENSIONS 134x69x9.1mm, 139g
PROCESSOR SPEED 1.5GHz
NUMBER OF CORES 4RAM 2GB
INTERNAL STORAGE 8GB
MOBILE DATA GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
DISPLAY 4.7in 768x1,280 LCDCAMERA 8-megapixel

Samsung working on a Tizen smartphone for 2013

Samsung has realized the future in Tizen, a new open OS that will be the game changer in the mobile industry. So a serious commitment will be there on Samsung's part to release a new smartphones next year  based on Tizen. 

Samsung is working with DoCoMo,  Japanese mobile operator  to release Tizen Os phones. These phones are likely to released in Japan and other countries at the same time.The first glimpse of the phone could come in  Mobile World Congress event in February- a trade show focused on mobiles.Market launch dates are less clear. 

It is seen as loyalty shift from Android based Os to Tizen. The reason behind this move is as Android is not entirely open sourced and the platform remains an investment for Google. Whereas the Tizen is  entirely open sourced and based on open standards- which will be customizable for operator and manufacturer’s services. Other reasons are that  Android (and Open Handset Alliance, OHA) partner Acer cancelled a smartphone launch in China after being pressurized by Google stating it breached its regulations.
So no manufacturer wants restrictions in terms of development of  new gadgets. 

Since Tizen is entirely open sourced and based on open standards, there are no such problems. This Tizen Os is not  limited to smartphones and the system ,it can be used for tablets, smart TVs and more.



 

5 Free Business Apps of 2012



1. Paper By FiftyThree
Cost: Free
Device: Ipad

An application  which acts like a personal journal. Paper provides you basic drawing tools which can be used to draw , sketch and note down your ideas in an  easy interface.Once your ideas are done you can share  it on various social platforms, email them or even post them directly on your blogs.You can purchase additional tools in this app.

2. Ovo Timer
Cost: Free
Device: Android

You have to move your finger on  the screen of your device for a countdown timer setup. You can customize the options in pretty fast time - alarm sounds can be changed, vibrations can be used , screen can be kept on  and so on. You can even set up timer by speaking provided by your Android device.

                                    3.  Google Drive
Cost: Free
Device: IOS, Android

You can upload your content  from your handheld device on Google's cloud storage. The Google Drive also provides other useful features such as save files on your device  to view them offline, create new documents, spreadsheets  as well as edit  existing.

4.  CloudOn
Cost: Free
Device: IOS, Android

Office apps such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint  are made accessible by CloudOn. You can also edit these Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. What CloudOn does is it hosts the Office programme on its servers and streams them to your mobile device  Other things that are  provided by CloudOn are  Dropbox, Box,Google Drive, Sky drive  accounts  for file storage.

5. Podio
Cost: Free
Device: IOS

With this app you can make a customized  collaborative work platform. Use this app to a make your app based on the processes and work you follow. Then use this app  to manage a group of people assigned different tasks. Each person can share documents and check tasks in the list no matter where he sits in the group