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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

People Search Sites

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 Many people know the popular TV show called " The Locator " on WE TV. I have watched it many times. I love the aspect of someone trying to find a loved one or long lost friends. Most of the time it is a happy reunion and other times people do not want to be found. People search for someone because they need something. Either it is to find a birth parent a lost sibling, a loved one from the past. All the reasons are different; they need the "why" to their questions answered. Many free sites say they have free searches. You search for someone and you find him or her, oops what a minute, there is a nominal fee involved . There are not many sites that are truly giving you a free people search. You have to pay something. I actually used on of these free people search sites for the first time because I had lost all my contact numbers and addresses. Now the fee was really cheap and I actually found who I was looking for. Before I had tried this site , I tried the old co

The Word Processor - Making Homework Easier For Modern Students

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 A family that has a number of school children may need a number of computers. If they need a computer to complete their homework, one computer is not enough. If they have to take turns with a single computer, it is likely that some homework may not be completed finished by the end of the evening. However, it can be very expensive to outfit each person in the family with his or her own computer. A good way to pick up enough computers for everyone is to buy each person a refurbished computer. For purposes of homework, the latest, glitzy computer is not a necessity. A used computer with some basic software can meet the homework needs of any child. Having a computer makes the homework experience very different from pre computer homework in the old days. When the Baby Boomers were in school and had to write papers, the experience could be frustrating because we had to write everything out as a rough draft with pencil on paper. Pencil had to be used because the rough draft is normally r

New Technology

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 We may think of future technology as being flying cars or robot butlers, but in actuality the device you are using to read this was considered future technology just a few years ago. As the days in our fast paced world go by, technology changes and updates at a rapid pace. The following is a list of what is considered to be a few things that will change everything in future technology. Wireless Power Transmission This is a method of being able to throw or transmit electricity a few feet without the use of wires or the danger of injuring anyone nearby. This technology will not be around for another four to six years (if everything goes well and according to plan), but imagine not having to deal with so many wires ! Windows 7 Though this software has already been released it is once of the programs that has been mentioned as one of the top fifteen things that would change everything. It replaces the faulty Windows Vista and provides improved taskbar, touch screen support, access to

Computer and Technology Today

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 Computer plays an essential role people's day to day life especially at work place, schools and even in home. Twenty first century has been the age of so many technological advancements aimed for making the lives of people better. Computer helps them become more efficient in their work. Computer technology in banking: Technology has made our living easy and comfortable, for instance our banking needs. Previously people need to maintain the important data of their customers manually. But right now, in just one click, they would be able to find all the customers' data instantly . The customers are able to know about the transactions of their account by logging in to the bank website. Moreover, it is possible to apply for loans through online. Improvements of computer technology: Computer technology has improved our life style far better than before. Due to the emergence of internet and technology, the world has shrunk to a global village. Even though the advancement in intern

The Importance of Proper Computer Maintenance

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 Some might say that we have become a slave to this invention of mankind whereas others might say that it is a boon to mankind. Whatever be the argument, the fact remains that it has become almost impossible for man to do without the computer. Almost everything is computerized or is in the process of becoming computerized . Right from booking railway and air tickets to doing banking, everything can be done at the click of the mouse. And even in places where they use pen and paper, serious steps are being taken to make it computerized. The main reason why people prefer computers to pen and paper is because it is highly accurate and prone to a lesser number of errors. Also, people can store large volumes of data on a computer. If there is not enough memory on a computer, there is always the option of buying additional memory space. We get to store large volumes of data in a relatively small space. Also performing various arithmetic operations on the data and data manipulation is very

A Short Article on Technology

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 The world has undergone enormous changes over the past decade. We now live in a world where communication is paramount. It seems that everyone and everything is connected in some way. For school students this has made things much more efficient. Research papers that used to involve hours of laborious effort, can now be researched and documented without ever touching a card catalog or a periodical index. Worlds of information are now available at the click of a mouse . Questions that people pondered without any answer previously can now simply be typed into any convenient search engine and answered almost immediately. There are countless sites filled with informative short articles all over the Internet. Videos and music can now be seen on demand and news from across the world can be delivered in an instant. There are some people who worry that the technological revolution and evolution we are experiencing today is moving too fast. There seems to be a loss of privacy in some res