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Play the Skyfall Bond with Heineken

Albert — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:51:58 +0000

Heineken has the secret for you to ‘co-star’ the awesomely cool Bond girl in Skyfall. Not exactly, co-star Marlohe; the new Bond girl is already setting screens alive in SkyFall, but the next best is no less.

Playing Daniel Craig in Skyfall:

And, it all takes is to play a game. Knowing how cool Heineken is, you can bet that the game is fun and adds that extra zing. Get ready with your digital picture and:

Play a Thriller with your Facebook account:

If you have a Facebook account fine, log in with it; or proceed by entering age and name and upload your picture when the box asks you to. The fun starts then. You are racing the good, bad and the wicked on the train, hive off the couple of Heineken from the surprised and shocked waiter.

Just as the train thunders through the tunnel, Berenice appears. Keeping with Ian Fleming’s tradition, the Bond girl stylishly plucks a hairpin out, prises a room open, and asks you to get in. As she explains, be sure to pay attention not to the wonderfully husky voice, but to the rules of the game. There is a case, a suitcase with something mysterious and critical to cracking the case. MI6 is under attack and Bond has to solve the case fast, no matter how – the dangers are too real and too imminent.

You have to figure out how and help the great James Bond himself. That’s it. Should you succeed to beat the puzzling code and get the case open, you win! The video now constructs your very own Skyfall trailer with an extreme personal touch. Guess who is playing the James Bond? It is you! You can save the trailer and share it with friends.

You know Bond is to prove his loyalty to M in this movie; and the dangers, the thrills and of course the suspense have beaten the past Bond stories. Get on the train, meet Berenice right now, and enjoy the heady combination brought to you by Heineken.

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Sony VAIO S Series SVS1511AGXB Laptop Review – Price

Albert — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:58:56 +0000

Of the Sony VAIO E, S, T and Z series, the VAIO S Series comes with an awesome design and powerful features and has great configuration options. The 15-inch Sony VAIO S Series SVS1511AGXB is a likely alternative to the more premium, midsize laptops such as the MacBook Pro with Retina Display (15 inch). It is also identical to the Dell’s updated XPS 15, which is another thin 15-inch model but costs about $1,700.

Where it stands:

The VAIO S series certainly packs a whopper for a high-end laptop. It comes with a 1080 pixel display, discrete graphics and a Blu-ray drive and also has a Trusted Platform Module or TPM chip that is rarely found on consumer laptops. One may not exactly need the TPM chip, but it is something that your IT division or a techie might need. Sony has also added on some free apps and software that include Sound Forge, Acid and Vegas. These apps are all owned by Sony and are used for professional multimedia production. Hence, it is an awesome multimedia package that can also be used for gaming and is definitely a show-off laptop at a decent price.

Specifications:

The retail price of the Sony Vaio S Series SVS1511AGXB at the time of review (30th August, 2012) was $1,249.99. [Buy at Amazon] or [At Sony Store]

It comes with

A memory of 8 GB and a 1333MHz DDR3.
A 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 720QM Processor.
An Intel HM77 Chipset and
A 5400 rpm 750GB hard drive.
It also has a Graphics Nvidia GeForce and operates on a 64 bit Windows 7.
Its size is about 15×10.1 inches, height about 0.95 inches, and a diagonal screen size of 15.5 inches.
An AC adapter is also includes and it weighs about 5.4 pounds.
More Specs and technical details available here.

The build:

It is made of aluminum and magnesium, making it rugged and lightweight. It’s reasonably thin and without the AC adapter, it weighs about 4.4 pounds. This makes it lighter than both the Dell XPS 15 and the HP Envy 6 Sleekbook and weighs almost the same as the MacBook Pro with Retina Display. It has a backlit keyboard that is common with almost all high-end laptops and the set-up is a bit inconvenient for a multimedia laptop. The touch pad is large with a matte surface. There is a click pad, but it leaves a lot to be desired as it sometimes fails to register taps and movement despite changing the sensitivity options.

What is it good for?

It has a 15.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and an awesome screen quality. This is ideal for high definition video and Blu-ray. The videos and images are super clear and the audio that comes from the stereo speakers is great, as it also has Dolby Home Theater software. This can be used for movies, music, and games. The Sony Vaio S Series SVS1511AGXB comes with the usual one year mail-in warranty and has a great customer service backup. Their support sites are easy to navigate although upgrades can be quite steep.

In short, this multimedia laptop from Sony is amazing and it is one of the few that can actually compete with Apple, both in marketing shrewdness as well as design. A few users also commented on the touch pad and felt it was finicky. However, most users felt that the 15-inch Sony VAIO S Series SVS1511AGXB is still somewhat a premium item that is caught in the middle, with the other costlier laptops out-performing it, and the cheaper ones catching up on design.

This article written by Albert of xfinityonline.com, a site that offers savings and current information on xfinity.

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5 Best High Performance Graphics Cards in 2012

Albert — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:49:22 +0000

Whether you are a gamer or not, having a graphic card can make all the difference in your experience over your computer. 2012 saw some very exciting releases of graphic cards over the markets, including two from AMD – the Radeon HD 7970 and the Radeon HD 7950. Graphic cards have known to be pretty pricey, but with the competition increasing in this area, even high performance graphic cards are becoming relatively more affordable. Here is a list of the top 5 graphic cards for 2012. No surprises, the list is chock full of AMD and Nvidia products.

1) Nvidia GeForce GTX 690:

Claimed to be the best graphic card “ever”, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 690 features a dual GPU with a Graphic Jam 1280 Stream Processor, a 512 bit memory, and support for OpenGL 4.2 and DirectX 11.1. The design of the card itself is very aesthetic, and with a single PCB it manages to give the impression of a complete GTX 680 SLI. It operates very quietly and does not drain your battery out which makes it ideal for long use. Because it is an expensive product though, only serious gamers might consider it. [Buy at Amazon]

2) Nvidia GTX 680:

Perhaps the fastest graphic cards around is the Nvidia outdid AMD with the GTX 680 even though it released the card well after AMD. The card carried the Kepler GK 104 GPU and has a clock of 1200 Megahertz. Like the 690 it supports OpenGL 4.2 and DirectX 11.1, and also has the capability to upgrade for higher performance. There is low power drainage – and the GPU Boost Technology can draw 32% more power. An impressive feature is the Adaptive VSync which can avoid dropping frame rates. [Buy at Amazon]

3) AMD Radeon HD 7990:

Coming close behind the GTX 680 is the AMD Radeon HD 7990 which was actually released earlier than the Nvidia product. Hosting a technology called MD Eyefinity, the 7990 hosts also a GPU with process of 28nm, The clock speed is at 1050 Megahertz, which remains stable even at 100% load of the GPU. It has 3 GB worth of GDDR5 memory, and a faster RAM than its predecessor at 6Gbps. Most importantly, it is compatible with computers and not with gaming consoles alone.

4) AMD Radeon HD 7950:

What is best about the Radeon HD 7950 is its affordability as compared to others in the league which makes it stand out from the rest. As to architecture and specifications, it has up to 800 MHz engine clock, a 3GB memory and GCN architecture. There is enough room for over clocking provided by the Tahiti Pro core and the ZeroCore Power which works silently but efficiently will ensure you are not draining your battery or electric supply unnecessarily. [Buy at Amazon]

5) Nvidia GeForce GTX 670:

With a GPU of GK104, CUDA cores of 1344 and clocks at 915 MHz (for base clock) and 980 MHz (boost clock) and a memory of @GB GDDR5, Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 is the last on the list of top 5. As a second teir card, it is more affordable than the other Nvidia cards, but perhaps more expensive than those in this tier. You however get nearly the same experience out of this that you would with the GTX 680, and it has very impressive GPU Boost technology. [Buy at Amazon]

This article written by Mark Dwayne of cabletimenyc.com, a site that offers savings and current information on Cable Time NYC.

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The Best ways to save on your Monthly Internet Bills

Albert — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:24:35 +0000

Beginning with the first live TV broadcast, entertainment has come a long way. From terrestrial towers to satellite TVs, technology has played an important role in producing quality shows and the way people access them. The newest entrant doubtlessly has the internet at its core. And that makes it universally accessible, unlike its poorer cousins, the cable, the satellite and the tower broadcast with limited footprints. Television as a device for accessing interesting TV programs live in the US is itself beginning to lose it sheen as new devices like smartphones takeover. If technology has its own way, then the day is not far, when dedicated computers will take over entertainment in its totality.

For entertainment to become totally internet centric, internet cost must go down and speeds up. That is already happening and we see it. However, some time in the immediate future, internet costs will continue to be related to speed with bandwidth (the amount of download / upload) cap disappearing. Therefore making optimum use of speeds is the best way to save on internet costs. That is to say you must choose the appropriate speed plan based on the kind of use. To realize the full benefits of broadband internet, it should be accessible not just on your cable, they must be accessible across the air as well, so that handheld devices like smartphones can be linked to the connection.

Here are some tips that you can use while ordering an internet connection for your home that can really help you save money on your monthly bills:

Connection Speed: Begin by making a fair assessment of your usage pattern. If all that you do with your connection is check mail and do some occasional surfing, even a 1 Mbps connection will be more than adequate. On the other hand if you use the connection for streaming videos in HD, then consider something above 15 Mbps without a usage cap of course. You can check your internet speed here: www.speedtest.net
Limited or Unlimited Usage: Some service providers leverage volume downloads as a means for billing. Combining high speed with big volume often will send your bills shooting through the roof. Before you order high speed connections, ensure that they come without any cap on usage or lowered speeds. Unlimited usage don’t always mean unlimited, there can be fair usage policy that you need to check.
Value Added Services: Order bundled services only if they are relevant to your needs, especially the internet. Apportioning a cost for the individual components in bundled services is neigh impossible and that makes it hard to determine the cost of the internet alone. So study the features and speed, and then compare it against a similarly featured internet plan. Chances are that you will see the cost more clearly.
Go for Combo Plans: Order all that you want in the internet in a single go. Adding features or migrating to another plan can be expensive, and that will echo in the other services like TV and home phone too. You may even stand to lose the price advantage of the bundled service that attracted you in the first place.

This article written by Mark Dwayne of timewarnercable.wedocable.com, a site that offers savings and current information on time warner cable internet deals.

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Usenet.nl – An Amazing Tool for Your Unlimited Data Access From Anywhere, Anytime!

Albert — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:48:25 +0000

Usenet serves to be the most personalized way to share your files. This is an independent network getting popular in recent days since its establishment in 1979. As an alternative to ARPANET (which was run by scientific institutes and the US Army), Usenet was created by three IT-students Jim Ellis, Tom Truscott and Steve Bellovin. You can experience uninterrupted and complete downloads of files as 8 powerful server farms are connected to it and there is no server downtime which makes it be available always. . Accessing Usenet with Usenet.nl makes over 2,500 Terabyte data available with unlimited download speed. You can make up to 16 simultaneous connections and access about 60,000 newsgroups with single access. These features provide maximum stability, increased download speed and safe and reliable access at ease with a single click.

Identify Newsgroups and Communicate Your People Around:

Usenet download will enable to identify the articles or newsgroups that you need to find easily, as the posts are well organized according to the categories hierarchically based on the subjects. Using this newsreader software you can access to huge collections of Usenet in just a click. It moreover enables you to quickly find and communicate people around the world with common interests. You can access to every newsgroup and read the postings of other people.

14 Days Trial Package with 300GB Data Download:

Usenet.nl also allows the users to find media files. On signing up for Usenet, 14 days free accessibility package, you get over 300GB download volume at 5GB high speed. Moreover the test package is featured with free newsreader software that is integrated with 1-click download, preview and search function. You can search for over 500 million files of any types like music, video and more on this huge storage network in which 5 terabytes of data is being added everyday to expand the storage capacity.

Features and Advantages of Usenet.nl:

Usenet.nl supports usability like NZB
Built-in media player enables to preview files containing photos, videos, games and music before downloading or when it is archived
It supports up to 3 languages
Offers 256-Bit-SSL encrypted downloads
Repair and auto unpack function helps to resolve any failed downloads
It is MAC OS X and PC compatible
Download up to 100MB of data in just few seconds

The free trial for 14 days can give you an amazing experience of accessing millions of information in just a click. With Usenet.nl, you can directly access any files at high-speed with no need to upload or download. It also enables you to share files with your networks across the world.

Checkout Frequently Asked Questions about Usenet. Or start using Usenet.nl software today.

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How different is the display of MacBook Pro Retina display from its predecessors?

Albert — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:15:01 +0000

To call the MacBook a computer is to do it gross injustice. It is like saying that the Ferrari is a car
or the Concorde is a plane. From the time of its first launch to now, the Mac in its many forms-the Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro and MacBook (Air and Pro) – has succeeded in creating such hype that few remain untouched by it.

Now we hear of the latest version of MacBook Pro with a Retina display of 5.1 million pixels. Apple claims it is not just the most advanced notebook that it has created, but also the most advanced Mac it has ever made. That announcement is enough for the anticipation to reach fever pitch. What adds to the whole idea is the other cool features the system comes loaded with Quad-core Intel Core i7 processors, a featherweight of 4.46 pounds and a razor thinness of 0.71 inches, among other cool things.

However, none of that holds a candle to the awesomeness of the MacBook Pro Retina Display. Images are so sharp and detailed, colors so vivid and rich and an experience so unmatched that you will be loath to go back to your old system again- even if that happens to be the older MacBook. What the Retina display does as soon as you open the lid is to fill the screen, which seems to take up all the space as it is- with fabulous images so real that you feel yourself drawn into them. The millions of pixels are so tiny and the density is so high that you cannot distinguish one from the other, making for a seamless smooth display.

The biggest downside is whether the internet is ready for Retina display. Right now images are displayed at a paltry 72 dpi and the MacBook Pro shows you a staggering 144 dpi. So you see the problem? Your internet experience is not likely to get any better, any sooner. But then the 2880 by 1800 resolution will be a huge, life changing asset to your creative plans or viewing options. For instance, imagine what this means for the world of photography! What we will have now is a rash of really cool apps to make the most out of this improvement. You can calibrate the Retina display to get the best possible colors, tone response and luminance. Thus the Retina display is a boon to all things creative and visual.

Going by past experience, the new MacBook Pro Retina display is sure to live up to people’s expectations making their worlds brighter and better for it.

Watch this Video Review from THE VERGE: MacBook Pro with Retina display review

This is a guest article by Mark Dwayne of buytimewarnercable.com, a site that offers savings and current information on Time Warner Cable. Visit here to learn more about savings on your cable bills.

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Good and Bad Social Networks for Bloggers

Albert — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:35:08 +0000

Every blogger’s final destination is to hit highest level of traffic on their blog. Naturally as ‘social’ you are, your blog is bound to be more popular. There are no ‘bad’ social networks for bloggers but definitely there are those which are not so good. While good social networks enhance your readership others might simply be good for socializing but not for bloggers. The list shows some of the supporting social networking sites for bloggers.

1. Twitter

Twitter is the highest rated among all the bloggers. It provides very comfortable and encouraging environment for professionals and newbie. Unlike other social networks especially Facebook where you need to first make friends, twitter publishes your post in front of new groups constantly. This brings a lot of traffic on the blog. Most bloggers have largest share of diverted traffic form twitter only. After clearing basics of twitter, your articles will fetch you lot of publicity and expand your contact book with millions of other users in virtually infinite spectrum. However, it is extremely important that you tweet only about important, and not about everything under the sun.

2. Google+

Rated parallel to twitter, Google+ shares almost equal popularity among bloggers. The concept of circles lets you define your literary boundaries and enter others. Posting your articles in front of people who have no idea of the content is an insult for yourself. Circles of Google+ first let you fence yourself and then slowly expand among the people of same liking. In addition whenever a post receives a comment, it is automatically thrown up. This is an excellent publicity fetcher when your post maintains to top people’s screen for the entire day. It is one of the most reliable and stable blogging platforms ever.
Unlike other social networks, Google+ is extremely efficient in terms of handling high amount of traffic. As a blogger you are not expected to have knowledge of HTML or CSS in order to work on Google+. Most importantly, with Google+ you get the unique option of creating your own domain name. With unlimited space and free of cost blogging, Google+ is an incredible option for all bloggers.

3. Facebook

Facebook cannot be termed as a ‘blogger supportive” platform. Though it is the most popular website for social networking but as a blogger, do not consider it. First of all you need to have big bang friend list so that your posts reach to maximum people. After that it is not at all comfortable with every second new posts popping up, forget of getting appraised on the article. You require fighting for space and need to devote time and energy, for results.
Each day work on your fan page, bring readers and then think of diverting traffic. The task is tedious and the results do not meet up the expectations. However, the inclusion of “comments box” feature in facebook proves an advantage for the bloggers.

4. MySpace

MySpace is not a viable option for a serious blogger. It is centered more around social networking rather than blogging. The main disadvantage of MySpace is that you need to surf all kind of content when looking out for a specific blog. This discourages people to promote the link to their friends or family. So you love social networking and at the same time enjoy non professional blogging, MySpace can work for you.
To sum up, there is no hard core classification between good and bad social networks for bloggers. You can gain from every corner of internet but the amazing features of Google+ make it one of the most opted blogging platforms.

About the author: Brianne is a blogger by profession. She loves writing on technology and social media. Beside this she is fond of gadgets. Recently an article on android for pc attracted her attention. These days she is busy in writing an article on best mobile phones.

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Your Own Music of Romance – Valentine App Serenade

Albert — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:20:55 +0000

Valentine’s Day can never get sweeter and musical (and easier.) If your heart is singing, the time is now to croon, hum, swing and dance. And Serenade is the way to fix up your date; hold it, rather there are 640 of your own ways, to tune up; and make the romantic date with a capital R.

Heineken has bent the tech-world to bring out the loveliest of all the Facebook Apps. See the following fun video
and let the bubbling mood flow; create a serenade, a song full of feelings; and what you two can be together. That’s how easy it is. And you can say all this in as many as 20 languages. Heineken’s Serenade proves again that Valentines have only one language and that’s love.

Four Clicks Away:

Just four clicks do the trick. Add this Apps and click “Who” is that special person you want as your date on this Valentine’s Day; and then click “Why” and say all you can and want to celebrate only with that partner. Make it interesting and compelling, select “What” and plan what you want to do. Want to go bowling, want to Karaoke or a pleasant dinner and a dance – decide what you think is best.

It’s all about you:

That leaves only the final step, press “Why Me,” yes, go ahead, and do a bit of convincing her or him to step out with you. If you feel that, this is the most difficult part of all, that’s where Heineken’s Serenade comes to your help. No nail biting or sweating it out to buy that classic and legacy heart-shaped greeting card: forget it – this is all about you and your date now. Use any of the 640 tunes and sing yourself straight into the heart.

Tweeters can find this new Valentine’s Day (technology?) at @Heineken, #Serenade, #SerenadeLive and #Serenade Your Date

Be sure and jive with millions of Valentines the world over, may be you can break global barriers.

The “Serenade Live” Event (Live Streaming): 9th February
London: 6pm – 3am, New York: 1pm – 10pm and Sydney: 5am – 2pm are the timings when the event of lyrics and magic will be on.

Heineken’s YouTube channel features the incredible event, the “Serenade Live” for eight melodious and wonderful hours on 9 February.

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Let it Snow – Snow in your browser

Albert — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:00:13 +0000

A new Google’s Easter Egg is already live on Google search results page with the query “let it snow”. Simply type “Let it Snow” in Google.com and you can see the surprise of snow falling on the search results page and it will froze your browser.

Write something or improve your drawing skills on the frozen window before clicking “Defrost” button. Have fun

Let it Snow in Action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jnSXGqx-P8

Google testing the Home Page Menu Bar

Why This Kolaveri Di: Media Coverage and Dub Songs

Albert — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:26:39 +0000

We don’t want to explain the popularity of “Kolaveri Di” song. But here you can find out what others speaking and how others created some excellent remix or dub songs.

Original Song in HD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR12Z8f1Dh8

Why This Kolaveri Di – Lipdub Songs:

The whole office is singing this song. From boss to security the action and screenplay is super. All over fun from an IT company.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4pi2WTh21o

Same here. From Chief to Security. Again the whole office is dancing for this song. Video conclusion invites you to the joyful career at Strategic Outsourcing Services. Without missing any fun in life? ___(Fill the blanks)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcOIBdjdxV0

And this one from SCIT, Pune. Nice screenplay.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xe8TmjS2jI

The real South Indian action for this song. By CyberFreax.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkeq2MYz87I

Some other variations:
Kid Version – Action and Voice is super by kid Nevaan Nigam.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLJYkat4HpE

Female version. Not bad. But they killed the entire song. Nice screenplay.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW6gSMXXtPY

Finally Hitler gets angry about “Why this Kolaveri Di” song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9uwkwauakI

So what is Kolaveri Di?

“Kolaveri Di” is a Tamil word, means “Killer Rage” in English. In the upcoming Tamil film “3 (2012)” a drunken guy dumped by a girl, singing this song with the starting line, “Why you dumped me?”. (Listen to the original song, it has good English Sub-Title).

Important Stars in this Song: Dhanush, Shruti Haasan, Anirudh Ravichander, Aishwaryaa R Dhanush

Media Coverage:

BBC – Tamil ‘nonsense’ film song goes viral in India
FIRSTPOST – Eight lessons marketing professionals can learn from Kolaveri
Time.com – Nonsensical, Semi-English Music Video Goes Viral in India
FIRSTPOST – Cool-u song-u, hear-u hear-u: Why this Kolaveri di?
WSJ – Video: ‘Kolaveri Di’ Goes Viral. But Why?
Times of India - B-schools hit by the Dhanush’s Kolaveri di attack

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