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The new update brings the view upfront to the main screen. 1.Satellite 2.Traffic 3.Transport

Google Chrome cast2  Vs  Amazon Fire TV stick Google Chrome cast2: Used to Mirror or Cast from Mobile/ Tab/ Laptop Mirror any website and share the desktop screen through chrome web.   Uses Google Home App. Online streaming apps: needs to be downloaded into Mobile device Amazon Fire TV stick: ·          Plug into TV to stream Movies and music from apps such as (Amazon Prime, Netflix, Gana, etc.) ·          Control using Remote and Mobile app. ·          Has inbuilt memory to install app into TV stick. ·          Cannot Stream or cast Mobile device to TV. 

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All book reading fans out there check this new initiative from HRD and IIT KGP. 6.5 million books are now available in one single portal, where you can read online, or download the books. There are text books, audio and video content. Just browsing them all may take years! Enjoy. There are lots of books, books on music, and anything you name it. National Digital Library is an initiative by HRD ministry. It is a huge collection of learning resources (68 lakh books) from primary to PG level. Students  can use it free of charge.  To register, go to: https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in  Share with your students and frnds also.  This is an amazing resource . Make it a point to get yourself registered

#myAndroid Taste Test This will give you the  customized  Get your look:- 1. Wall paper  2. Icons 3. Launcher 4. Widgets 5. Keyboard Source Google : android.com/myandroid/taste-test/#/ 

Open Contacts --> Menu key (softkey) -- select contacts to display ( see image 1) --> Select "All Contacts" or "Customize" ( see image 2)

Check the Image attached Setting--> Data Usage --> Menu key -- select -->Restrict background data

WhatsApp has introduced 2step verification. Available from version 2.16.343. WhatsApp--> account settings --> Two step Settings --> Enable 

Correct Link for Android version of PRISMA   http://prisma-ai.com/   #prisma 

Google Introduces another Way to verify log-in :  "Prompt" along with two-step notification . log-in into your account --> my account settings --> Sign-in & security settings --> Enable "Prompt". One more way to secure your account.

Google promoting safer Internet Day Then they are adding 2GB data storage to ur Drive space :) Just go to Google. Com Click the link provided below the search bar. Two minute security checkup

Another excellent and useful service introduced by Govt. To get details of any vehicle, send an sms to 7738299899 and get the owner & vehicle details instantly. Type VAHAN space VEHICLE NUMBER and send the sms to 7738299899. Example: VAHAN TN39BL5512 It's really working! You can try!! Result after SMS TN0**V1**0 [RTO, C****I (N****-W***),TN] Owner:1-********* Vehicle:(PETROL) MOTOR CYCLE RC/FC Expiry:24-Feb-23 MV Tax upto:(LifeTime)

How to get the old feature from google Maps Timeline feature. Below app allows you to look your history for specified time line period. Download the File as "*. XML" then Log into "MY Maps" from google account. Step1. Create new Map Step2. Now select Upload file option Step3. Now you will be able to see the uploaded maps.  Source play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory

For better weather predictions you can follow the below links. weather maps--> experts charts --> under ->region GFS - south asia-- under Parameter-GFS --> precipitation/ Clouds - precipitation http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-bin/expertcharts?LANG=en&MENU=0000000000&CONT=swas&MODELL=gfs&MODELLTYP=1&BASE=-&VAR=prec&HH=12&ZOOM=0&ARCHIV=0&RES=0&WMO=&PERIOD= #chennairains #weather

Government has made the most easiest way to file tax on line. https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in The Most important criteria to be checked: < this is for salaried person and no other income> 1.        “TAX paid and Verification tab” is D17: “Total Tax payable = 0” <u can verify them in form 16 and salary slip(if any)> This year great advantage is that “you don’t have to post the ITR-V”, it will be electronically verified. There are few methods given to verify your returns online , and for the people 1.       With returns to be received need to use E verify using Net banking. a.       Then base on the flow once u click “Continue” list of net banking details will be shown.                                                              i.      For ICICI bank: login using bank user ID and password  (Other banks u need to search them)                                                             1.       Then under “Payment and taxes”                  

To make most of available android apps, for office is always a tricky one.   Already have mentioned in earlier post about MailDroid and how to configure it.   Next is Office 2013 feature is gr8 direction that connects all devices.   Now “ Lync 2013” app  : work perfectly the same way in desktops. Hence no more missing of your connection from your official communications.   Play store:           1.            MailDroid - Free Email App 2.            Lync 2013

Now WhatsApp allows to search all the chat content. Earlier it was restricted within chat window. Now it searches all the chat windows in the account and publishes results.

They myth prevails around iPhone that it's battery last longer than other OS. But it doesn't last More than 4 to  5hrs of usage (personal usage). With 3g On: Non stop WhatsApp 'Ing , Facebook  and Gmail at background. Switched off Services were: GPS, Wi-Fi, dull screen light, no sync with iCloud. No music and video played. The rival; Android which is well known for draining battery much faster, to last same 4 to 5 hrs of usage. There is not much difference between them. Don't go for smart phone if u r required 8 to 12 hrs battery backup. #AndroidBattery #iPhoneBattery

How to mute the group notifications in WhatsApp. Select menu from the group and you could find mute option. Group Menu --> Mute--> uncheck Notifications --> Ok

Here comes after WhatsApp Web, Skype Web version. To the interest it's following the same principle of WhatsApp .. Web.skype.com.. Source : skype and Internet.

To enable whatsapp calling feature. Update the whatsapp version 2.11.561 . Then ask you friend who has got the feature enabled to  call you. Once u receive it the feature is enabled. Happy calling Happy Talking