How To Maximize Or Boost Android Battery Life

Android phones are powerful, useful, cool and very interesting devices which makes you addicted to the phone. Most of the android smartphone users have one big issue: “battery backup”. You don’t need to change the device because it drains out quickly instead we will you tips about how to improve the battery life of your android smartphone?

Instructions:

1.  Use android’s built in battery usage screen: Check whats exactly eating up your android phone’s battery the most. Go to Settings > About Phone > Battery Use. From this screen you can understand what to turn off in your phone settings to save battery.

2. Adjust the brightness: Big bright screens are great to look at but they eat up the maximum amount of your android’s battery. To adjust the brightness go to Settings > Display > Brightness. Either you can select the auto brightness option if available or adjust it manually.

3. Disable Wi-Fi: We know browsing on wifi is much faster than browsing on mobile data plan. Make sure you turn off the wifi when you aren’t using it because if the wifi is on your phone will keep on scanning for available networks. Go to Settings > Wireless and network settings> Wifi settings > Turn Off Wifi. (or simply turn off the wifi from the notification area)

4. Disable Bluetooth: Disable Bluetooth whenever you are not using it. It saves a lot of battery as well as keeps your smartphone save too. Go to Settings > Wireless and network settings>Bluetooth settings> Turn of Bluetooth. (or simply turn off the Bluetooth from the notification area)

5. Disable GPS: Disable GPS and Latitude when you are not using it. GPS is a very powerful service but it drains the battery pretty fast. Use GPS only when you need it. Go to Settings> Location and Security Settings> Remove check from “Use GPS Satellites”. (or simply turn off the GPS from the notification area)

Note: You can use the “Power Widget” to easily toggle GPS, Bluetooth, Wifi and Screen Brightness.

6. Disable automatic sync: Many applications like Gmail, facebook, twitter and other email apps eat up a lot of battery due to automatic sync features. Background data is also required to get the e-mails and updates at regular intervals. The best settings you can make is to keep the background data on and automatic sync feature turned off. Go to Settings> Accounts and Sync> Remove check mark from “Auto-sync”.

7. Disable or remove the apps that you don’t use:  There are many apps which we have installed and we never use them. Make sure you remove such apps because many of those apps keep running at the background. This will help you in freeing up internal phone memory as well as save battery.

8. Disable home screen widgets and live wallpaper:  Home screen widgets always make the apps running at the background. So make sure you keep only those widgets that you generally use. Live wallpaper is sure an eye candy and makes your smartphone home screen look beautiful, but it makes the battery backup half of what you would normally get if you use an image as wallpaper. So don’t use live wallpaper and use minimum widgets.


9. Use a good task killer: I would suggest you to use the inbuilt Task Killer app of your android smartphone because it has been designed according to your phone. If you want you can also grab a good task killer from android market and make sure you use it according to the instructions given. If used properly task killers can do wonders for your smartphone.

10. Use battery saving apps: There are many applications that aim to improve your battery performance. The majority of these restrict internet use and can be customized according to your needs. One of the best app for this purpose is “Juice Defender” available in both paid and free versions in android market.  “Juice Defender” lets you configure a bunch of parameters to govern your phone’s power usage. You could set android to automatically switch off data services during the night, for example, or to only enable synchronization when your screen is actually on.

Different versions of android have different levels of battery performance. Generally with each new version of Android battery life has improved. The latest version of Android, Gingerbread 2.3 has good a good battery backup in comparison with the older versions.
Sources:Enzag

TOP 5 TIPS TO BEAT ONLINE CASINOS – BEST TIPS EVER

Online casinos have revolutionised the gambling world, providing fun, accessible and easy ways to try your luck and win big.

If you play your cards right, casino slot games can even be a nice little earner to help you boost your bank balance whilst enjoying yourself from the comfort of your home.

Knowing how to beat the banker requires experience, some inside knowledge, and of course a little help from Lady Luck. Here are a few tips to online casino success to get you started:

1. Choose your game

Rather than taking a scattergun approach to online gambling, focus on one or two games that you really enjoy and learn them well. Get to grips with the rules, practice lots, and eventually you’ll work out a system that can increase your chances of success. This approach can work on a number of games – from traditional card games to virtual online casino slot games.

2. Know your strategy

Often it’s easier to win in casino slot games with the lower jackpots, as they tend to pay out more frequently. If you are mastering two games, choose one high and one low jackpot game to strike the balance between big wins and those smaller bonuses that will keep your bank balance healthy. Work out the strategy for each one and play it at its own game by calculating the odds and weighing up how much you can afford to deposit against your odds of winning.

3. Take advantage of offers

Online casinos regularly post offers, promotions and even gifts to entice you to sample their casino slot games so don’t be afraid to take them up on the offer! There’s no catch; they simply want your custom and it’s a free shot at the jackpot for you!

4. Know your limits

Strategy is all very well with online gambling, but sometimes you can just be having a bad day. When that happens, accept that luck isn’t on your side and leave it for another time. Set a limit that you’ll deposit each day, week or month, and stick to it! That way you won’t get a shock when you check your bank balance at the end of the week.

5. Quit while you’re ahead

One of the biggest mistakes that people make with online casinos is not quitting when they’re ahead. Winning big can be hugely exciting and make you hungry to push your luck for the chance of a bigger jackpot at the end. Chances are that you’ll just gamble away any winnings you have so bet wisely and pocket your winnings instead of reinvesting them into the online machine.

Online gambling can be heaps of fun if you know how to gamble responsibly and you master the games that you know best. So, now that you know how to beat the banker, why not give it a go?

You may be surprised at just how much fun and success you have!

How to disable Autorun in Windows 7

What is Autorun? Is it similar to autoplay? Are they really same, can we use them interchangeably, if yes why and if not why not? I know most of users doesn’t know the difference between autoplay and autorun. But after reading this article you will be able to distinguish between both terms. First lets start with similarities, both autoplay and autorun are terms coined by Microsoft and specially for windows platform. Both comes in picture whenever a user connects or mounts a new drive on his/her laptop or PC. Autorun and autoplay are actually configuration files which contains the list of commands that decides what action your Operating system should take when you connects or mounts a new media or drive on your system.

AutoPlay is a feature introduced in Windows XP which examines removable media and devices and, based on content such as pictures, music or video files, launches an appropriate application to play or display the content. But the autorun is little bit different.

AutoRun is actually a feature of Windows Explorer service(actually of the shell32 dll), which enables media and devices to launch programs by use of command listed in a file called autorun.inf, stored in the root directory of the medium. Suppose you want to execute the contents of a folder in this case root directly is your folder. Similarly you can extend the thought.

Have you guys ever tried to understand or noticed what happens when we double clicks on any executable file or set up file(which is also a executable). Hmm…. Let me guess, most of times never. Aha… OK.. i explain the background as you will not going to find this valuable information anywhere on internet except Mr-Tricks or some content copiers (:P who copies my articles). Whenever a user double clicks on any executable file, a set of instructions are executed in background, these instructions are written in autorun.inf files which tells our operating system that which program has to be executed when user double clicks the exe file. 

Ahhahh…. i think you still have little confusion… k little more background. There is one more underlying concept which is actually known as Batch programs, batch program are nothing just these are the programs which are running at back end without users awareness. And which file schedules them, which files decides which file has to be executed when first is completed… Guess… hmm…. Its autorun itself. So friends now i think you are able to understand what actually is autorun.
The autorun.inf is much similar to .ini files, containing information and the commands as key = “value” pairs. These keys specifies the below mentioned things:

•     The name and the location of a program to call when the medium is inserted (the “AutoRun task”).
•     The name of a file that contains an icon that represents the medium in Explorer (instead of the standard drive icon).
•     Commands for the menu that appears when the user right-clicks the drive icon.
•     The default command that runs when the user double-clicks the drive icon.
•     Settings that alter AutoPlay detection routines or search parameters.
•     Settings that indicate the presence of drivers.

Autorun makes the viruses or Trojans to execute on your system without your interaction. Hackers write viruses and add their virus execution codes in autorun.inf files which automatically starts executing as soon as you attaches your device to your Laptop or PC. Device can be anything like CD, DVD, Blue Ray, Pen Drive , USB hard disk etc. Autorun is actually a open door to attack your system which makes the hackers work quite easier in spreading their viruses and Trojans.

So friends, how to disable autorun or autoplay in windows 7. This is also quite easier if you know things how they actually work and now you can also estimates the dangers that how much dangerous a simple autorun can be. As hacker i am using this from long time, just to automate my programs (:P batch programs).

I have made a video tutorial for you guys which will explain you all possible ways to turn off or disable autoplay in windows 7. So friends watch the video and give your feedback. If you like it, just a simple thanks as comment can do the magic. So be magician and i will continuously keep teaching you the magical tricks. Enjoy and learn:

Top 50 Common Passwords Internet users use

Password guessing(social engineering) is one of the fastest technique to hack any account but most of times chances are quite rare but most internet users are stupid enough as they choose very foolish passwords for their email accounts. According to a survey by Sophos 33% of the people use the same passwords on social networking website and email accounts and some even use same password for internet banking. What this means that if a hacker can get inside a person’s Facebook account, then he can also get inside his/her other accounts using the same password. The chart below is the set of most commonly used Gawker Passwords that were leaked online due to a security breach in year 2011.

 
The following incident shows us how careless people can be while choosing their passwords and ultimately getting themselves hacked. Alternatively if you are worried that you password might be guessed or simply want to check if you are using a poor passwords.

I hope you guys might not be using any of these passwords. If yes please change your passwords and never use such stupid passwords as these types of passwords are very easy to crack using the dictionary attack.
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Android attacked by Malware hidden in Game

Its very rare in internet world to listen about such news that Android Malware detected but recently a chinese hacker again tries to hack android, and this time, he used a game named “The Roar of the Pharaoh”. The bug was spotted by the security team(penetration testing) from Sophos, well known security firm. The game does not show any security or permission issues while user installs it, so Android user believes that it is a reliable and non-malicious software and will not harm the system. So friends please avoid android games and applications from unknown publishers as it may result into critical information leak and sometimes into OS crash.

But, actually what the game does is that it collects all the sensitive and personal information from the device(like the normal Trojans does) and sends it to the author via an SMS with premium rates, without taking the user’s permission(means in the background). The Trojan sends information like the phonebook entries, SMSs, IMEI number, phone number, OS version etc. Though no cases illegal usage of the users information have been reported yet but researchers believe that more damage can be done using this bug.
According to the vendor, the malware runs as a service called “GameUpdaterService”, which sounds like a legitimate name for an application and user thinks that some game is updating, but its just another indication of the social engineering element of the campaign which makes it look like reliable application, next to the actual brand-jacking of a legitimate game’s name.

The application has been detected as an Stinter-A, the mobile phone companies process the money to the authors before the application user gets the bills.Michael Sutton, vice president of security research at cloud-based security provider Zscaler, said “the fake “The Roar of the Pharaoh” app for Android reflects the shift of malware authors to target the Android platform, whether smartphones or tablets. Fake game apps that are really Trojans are increasing and “this is a typical scam for Android now,” he added.

The interests of the hackers has now shifted towards the Android phones from computers. The android officials have not spoken anything much about this application, but have warned its users to beware of such malicious applications.
The authors have not been caught yet, and the Chinese Security is still working to put them behind the bars.

Top 7 Android Security Apps

 1. Lookout Security & Anti-Virus

Lookout Security & Anti-virus app for Android is an application that secures Android users from threats such as bugs, Trojans and viruses that may enter the device through local networks or online. Lookout Security & Anti-virus allows users to protect their vital data and find their phone if they misplace it, and backup their important files and documents in a safer place.

Use the Lookout Security & Anti-virus app to scan every individual app you download to make sure the apps are safe from malware, spyware and Trojans. A great feature found in the application is the “Routine Check” feature that allows users to schedule daily or weekly scans of the apps you download. You can also get automatic, over-the-air protection against the latest threats.

2. AVG Antivirus

AVG Antivirus is the Android based application of the much renowned antivirus software for personal computers with the same name. AVG Antivirus app allow users to scan apps, setting files and media card in real-time allowing you to find any threats such as malware, Trojans and spyware in any of them that may put your privacy and vital information at risk of being exposed. Not only applications, but also the AVG Antivirus application for Android allows users to screen incoming SMS to detect any harmful threats.

The AVG Antivirus also ensures maximum speed of your phone by giving users a task manager to kill off any apps and tasks that slow the device down.
 
3. McAfee WaveSecure

McAfee WaveSecure is an award winning mobile protection app for your Android devices and systems. McAfee WaveSecure gives users the option to secure their personal data on mobile device, in the event that the mobile may be lost or stolen. In such a case, McAfee WaveSecure can be used to track your device and even wipe all data on the Android device saving it from any prying eyes. An easy to use web portal allows users to backup and restore their personal data.
  
4. Norton Antivirus & Security

Norton Antivirus & Security is a security application for Android devices with iOS 2.1 and up. The Norton Antivirus & Security allows users to protect their devices from loss of data, in case of theft and malware attacks. One of the best antivirus companies in the world, Norton Antivirus, backs Norton Antivirus & Security. Norton Antivirus & Security provides all the features that will be required by an Android user to keep themselves save and secure from malware, Trojans, spyware and other incidents such as theft. The antivirus protection automatically scans the downloaded apps and app updates against any potential harmful threats. It also searches for and removes mobile security threats that may tamper with your phone in order to achieve your personal information. Norton Antivirus & Security allows users to scan the SD card for any harmful threats if any. Norton Antivirus & Security also allows users to lock their devices and remote wipe any confidential data found on the device if their devices are misplaced or stolen.
  
5. Mobile Security & Antivirus

The Mobile Security & Antivirus provides the users with two basic functions that keep vital information safe and secure from all kinds of threats. These two functions are that of – Antivirus protection and security. The Mobile Security & Antivirus protects your Android device free from viruses and saves your battery life, an essentially helpful feature where you require battery life and have only a little left. Use the Mobile Security & Antivirus’s malware scanner feature to scan apps as you download them to scan for any harmful threats that may put your privacy at risk, including your confidential data such as passwords, e-mails, etc.

One of the best features present in Mobile Security & Antivirus is the “Application Audit” feature that can be used to ensure that apps do not take more permission then they should and thus allow you to safeguard your private data, and even access to unwanted Internet updates or so. 

6. Avast! Mobile Security

Avast! Mobile Security provides Android users with OS 2.1 and up with protection from viruses and theft security issues. Use the Avast! Mobile Security to protect private data with automatic virus scans and find infected URLs before they infect your mobile with malware and spyware. Use the SMS commands to wipe, lock and GPS track your Android device in case if it is stolen or misplaced somewhere outside home. You can also use the “Activate Siren” feature to turn on a loud siren allowing you to locate your mobile phone – a helpful feature if phone is misplaced somewhere inside home.

Avast! Mobile Security application also allows users to screen incoming SMS and phone calls. Use parameters to direct specific unwanted calls to voicemail.
 
7. NQ Mobile Security & Antivirus

The NQ Mobile Security & Antivirus is a total mobile security solution for Android devices, protecting them from harmful threats such as malware, spyware and Trojans while also allowing users to monitor their devices to ensure maximum speeds. Use the NQ Mobile Security & Antivirus app to browse the Internet safely without having to worry about phishing, fraud sites and malware that lurks the Internet. The app is updated regularly keeping in track with all the latest viruses and threats discovered.

Use the Network Manager to track your traffic consumption over a period of 30 days and keep a track on the trend and statistics as well. Use the Backup & Restore feature present in the NQ Mobile Security & Antivirus app to backup and retrieve contacts and messages found on any of your mobile device – iOS, Android, Blackberry or Nokia.

That’s all the list of top 7 antivirus and security apps for android platform. I hope, i didn’t missed any of the good app for security. Let me know if i missed one..Keep connected!

Unblock torrent websites

What is torrent?

Most of us regularly use torrents to download stuff like movies, songs, tv shows, software’s..aha.. simply everything that can be downloaded online but have you ever try to understood what is torrent? How it works? What are seeds and Peers? Oops never… From now onwards you will able to understand what are all these terms.
Torrent is basically strong and fast-moving stream of data ( normally used in context of water stream). Technically torrent file is file which signifies to some specific content say movie etc.., it uses peer to peer sharing protocol (P2P) that enables users to send and receive files in small pieces to and from computers across the Internet. Because of the distributed nature of Peer to Peer sharing( usually computer networks behavior which are peered i.e. connected together), small pieces of the files are downloaded and then reassembled by the software(torrent client that you use say utorrent etc.).

How does torrents work?
 
All torrent downloading/uploading takes place using a torrent program. Examples of such programs include uTorrent, Vuze, BitTorrent etc. These programs enable your computer(open the computer ports) to send and receive pieces of files on a specific port and interpret the data from torrent files. The torrent files contain all of the information about a specific torrent: who started it, what the torrent contains, and how to download and upload information corresponding to that torrent. When the torrent file is opened by a torrent program, the torrent program connects to other users who have portions of the file and downloads those pieces from them. Once it receives portions of the file, your computer becomes able to “seed,” or upload, the file to other users. Once the torrent program has received all portions of the file, it assembles them into a usable file using the instructions found in the original torrent file.
Trackers??
Torrent downloading/Uploading begins and ends at large network servers known as trackers. Your torrent program, known as a client, connects to these servers using a list found in the original torrent file. Trackers have a list of all users connected to them and which files they’re able to seed. Your client picks from these users and downloads data from them accordingly. Upon connecting to a tracker, it registers your computer and the files that you are able to seed. Trackers also keep logs of your share ratio( i.e. how much your computer uploads, measured against how much your computer downloads) and determine the amount of bandwidth you receive, based on that ratio.
How does ISP blocks any websites?
All ISP’s provide default DNS (domain name servers) which is the used to translate the domain name into an IP address. So most ISP’s block the websites at DNS level which is really noobish because if user change their DNS then he can unblock the websites blocked by DNS. And we are far smarter than normal users and thanks to IPV4 and IPV6 because we can change our DNS server whenever we want.

How to unblock torrents in INDIA specially on AIRTEL, MTNL, BSNL etc?
There are actually several methods to unblock torrents:

1.Use HTTPS instead of HTTP: As ISP’s have only blocked HTTP web version of websites, 
you can directly access all torrent websites using HTTPS instead of HTTP.
So open websites like: https://torrentz.eu

                                https://piratebay.se
Just accept the SSL certificate and it will work for you.

2. Change the DNS to public or free DNS servers say Google (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4), Norton (198.153.192.40 or 198.153.194.40) or any other public DNS that can be easily found.
Norton DNS: Protects you from phishing websites.

Go to your network connection then select status and then click on properties below the Activity there select the IPV4 and click on properties. There at below you see  ” use the following DNS name” there fill the primary DNS and alternate DNS servers. Apply it and enjoy the torrents… 😛

3. Use TOR browser bundle : Using TOR you can bypass anything anywhere in the world and also it will hide your traces by protecting the privacy.
You can download TOR here:
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4. Use proxies : Not a good option but you can use that also, just keep one thing in mind while using proxies that you need to unclick the encrypt URL option in proxy setting, otherwise you will end up downloading a encrypted torrent file and offcourse its waste. So always unclick Encrypt URL while using torrents.

5. Use VPN: A free VPN can also come to your rescue. All you need to do is download and install a free VPN client. After this, all the URL requests of the blocked websites can be easily bypassed through it. Among several others, providers such as freevpn, supervpn and vpnreactor give you such free service.

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