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Mobile Testing

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 There are differences in mobile applications compared to other applications in terms of the way it is implemented, distributed, and consumed by end-users. But in terms of testing, it is not that different after all. The ideas , methods, and tactics testers use when testing other applications can be applied. To mobile as well. Some of the commonalities in terms of areas to be tested are log files, rendering issues, performance, consistency, storage, memory issues, caching problems, and security vulnerabilities. There are also overlaps in terms of testing strategies that can be used, including: · Blink test: Looking for visual patterns by constantly switching between similar versions of pages or apps to notice minute differences in rendering or visual elements · Installation testing: Installing, uninstalling, and reinstalling apps, including upgrading apps from much earlier versions · Interrupt testing: Testing how an end-user will use the app by constantly texting, calling, or switch

Best Android Apps

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 1 WEATHER WIDGET: The weather application is a simple widget as it has all the features except ads shows up on screen which can be removed after purchasing the full version . GOOGLE MAPS: A navigation app that provides places of interest on a map. Gives directions to things like different rest stops, food places and gas stations. We can also download specific area to view it on maps off-line. ZEDGE: This application lets you download wallpapers, ringtones , notification tones and alarm-tones and number of other options to customize your homescreen and themes. TICKTICK: This mobile application lets you share you day to day tasks with entire group of people. It has daily reminders, notifications, taking notes etc. This makes it a great app for individual or company use for daily meetings Nova Launcher: It is a simple and yet powerful launcher that lets you customize your mobile, tablet home screen, their icons and make folders of your choice and group application according to your pr

Google's Firebase Web and Mobile Application Dev Tool

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In this rapidly changing world, the challenge to develop a robust and high-quality mobile application would require a lot of commitment and dedication. There is one such platform from the Google stable that has captured the attention of developers and is now among the top tools that they use. That is Firebase, which has numerous options for creating highly functional and flexible web, Android and iOS platform applications. While it definitely has its own set of competitors in this industry, Firebase is always conversing with the best available platforms presently. Firebase has powerful features for developing, managing and improving applications. With its own set of credible tools, apps can be created and expanded based on demand. Hence it aims to work through three main dilemmas of developers - to build an app quickly, confidently release and monitor the same, and engage its users. The access to services that they developers can create themselves enable them to focus on deliverin

Computer Internet Security Software - Security Software Essentials

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 If you are going to hook up your computer to the internet without having any up to date internet security software in place, be aware that you could get compromised before you can even blink your eye. It is highly recommended to at least have a working anti-virus program installed before going online. If you don't take this precaution, your computer will be very vulnerable to infection. Your computer, being a security risk, also means that you put other people at risk by spreading viruses or other malware from your infected computer. Essential computer internet security software Anti-virus program Anti-spyware/malware program Firewall Viruses have been around since the dawn of the internet and come in different flavors. A virus replicates itself and once it is activated starts wreaking havoc, like erasing files or in the worst case scenario preventing your computer from starting up. These days most anti-virus software will provide both virus and spyware protection. Keep in mind

Wireless LCD Projector

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 The aspects of managing a cabled LCD projector is really big. Considering the fact that your LCD projector must operate in dynamic environments, you need to select a piece that can be easily adjustable according to your usage and requirements. To address all such problems and to provide more benefits, you can now rely on a wireless LCD projector. You can now get all the features of what a conventional LCD projector can offer but without the problems of cables. There are many recognized brands in the market that offer their own series of wireless LCD projectors for your usage. Some of the models to look upon are Toshiba, Panasonic and Hitachi. Wireless projectors offer you many benefits. For example, the Auto Cleaning Filter or ACF will look after the problems of blurred images and poor quality visuals. Whenever the pictures go berserk, the filter gets itself into operating mode and cleans the visuals for a better viewing capacity . This technology is vividly adopted by Panasonic th

E-Governance - Models and Benefits

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 E-Governance is the application of information technology and communication in the government processes to achieve secure and reliable information lifecycle management. Life cycle of the information involves various processes as capturing, preserving, manipulating and delivering information. One of the main objectives of E-Governance is to promote citizen participation in the decision-making process and making government more accountable, transparent and effective.It is convenient and cost-effective for businesses, and the public benefits by getting easy access to the most current information available without having to spend time, energy and money to get it. The term E-Governance leads to many other diffused neologisms as mentioned below E-administration- This is the term used for implementation of the Information Technology and Communication in the administrative departments held with the government. This has the objective of utilizing the infinite capabilities of Information tech

What is Information Technology?

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 Many people works hard to study Information Technology and shed light on what this industry focuses on and what it is. Generally Information technology (IT) is defined as the use of computer system and varieties of software to manage and organize information . Sometimes IT is also used to indicate an entire IT-based company. Some Companies also use an alternative form of this term like Management Information Services (MIS) or Information Services (IS). The department regarding Information Technology of a big company is responsible to store information, to protect information, to process and organize the information, to transmit the information if necessary and to retrieve the information if necessary. It needs to be mentioned here that it wasn't too long ago when the departments dealing with information technology were composed of one computer operator, who might be using magnetic tape to store data, and then putting the tape in somewhere in the basement. According the studies b