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Using Java for Mobile Applications

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One of the great advances in mobile technology is the ability for the average consumer to have mobile devices that are connected to the internet. The experts at Zintro consulting directory understand that having access to information in real time and in every day circumstances is an important tool for our daily lives. This is especially important to capture the commercial availability of mobile applications. One of the primary ways that mobile application developers fully integrate wireless devices with the internet is through Java.

Today, wireless devices process vast amounts of data from internet databases. Java is a great platform for employing the data processing power from mobile applications. It is a good platform for developing complex mobile applications because Java can be used on both wireless devices and other application platforms. One of the things that the Zintro consultant directory readily understands is that Java is independent of hardware and operating systems where the application is not native.

Java applications on computer operation systems can be too cumbersome for use in mobile systems. Conversely, mobile devices have limited hardware resources because of their size. Because of this, Java for mobile applications has been developed. This addresses the need that mobile devices have for a smaller memory usage and speedier executions. Quick execution speed is especially essential for mobile communication development.

Unlike applications that are based on browser usage and built around Wireless Markup Language and HTML, Java applications for mobile devices are good, flexible programs that can handle both input from user interfaces and extensive manipulations of data. In particular, this allows for better user interaction. In contrast to applications that are constrained by their respective platform, mobile Java applications are usable across various mobile platforms and can be sent over the internet. The consultants at Zintro understand that this is essentially vital for the mobile communications developer since it allows them to use their mobile application across a wide range of products. The marketplace is crowded with mobile devices, and the mobile application developer needs the flexibility and responsiveness to address shifting demand and attention.

Although there are a wide range of old existing mobile applications, Java ME remains a dominant mobile application development platform. Java programs use the Java programing language. Since Java is not specific to one platform, it uses an execution engine and a compiler with a set of libraries that are implemented for various hardware and operating systems. This enables Java applications to run identically on all of them. Because of the diversity of mobile devices, unified standards have been put in place that allow Java to run on mobile devices from different manufacturers. The experts at the Zintro consulting directory recognize that the development of these standards has followed the evolution of mobile devices, from the first standards where there were small screen sizes, no audio access, and a 32 kB program limit to the newer standards that allow audio and have a maximum 64 kB program size.

Mobile applications and mobile development are essential to the changing face of technological needs in commerce. Having the flexibility to address these changes has allowed Java to become the go to platform for mobile application development.

This article was submitted through TechGeec’s article submission form.

Susan Shelley writes for tech blogs where you can find out more about the Zintro consultant directory.

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Understanding File Compression

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We use the internet to send and transfer all kinds of files and information. From audio, video, textual, and photographic images, any kind of information that can be created digitally can be sent over the internet. Nowadays, this is a regular process that people do not think much about, even when they send large files. The internet used to work very slowly, and today thanks to better technology, we can send this volume of information across the internet infrastructure with very little concern. Sometimes though, we need to be concerned about the size of files because internet bandwidth is not limitless. Compression is a way that large files can be made more manageable.

File compression is essentially about efficiency. A computer’s software will examine a file’s coding and search for redundancies in the code itself. What this results in is a smaller file size, since the redundancies are removed. A good way to think about this is to look at the way a paragraph is constructed. A software file will have many lists of the same kind of information that repeat, much in the way that a paragraph will repeat many words. The software uses an algorithm find one piece of information and allow that software to use that one piece of information every time it is needed. Thus, a paragraph would only need to use a repeated word once if it was compressed.

Although file compression is used more frequently in image formats, any file is capable of being compressed. Audio, video, and image files are more suited to being compressed, however, because of the way that their information is displayed, which relies on human interpretation for their reconstruction. For instance, there may not be much visible difference in a photograph that has been compressed to the naked eye if the resolution on that image has not been increased. A closer examination might reveal it. Because of their large sizes, media files need compression to reduce their size and make them more manageable in terms of memory.

File compression comes in two very distinct flavors: lossy and lossless. Lossless compression involves a process where the software breaks apart the pieces of a file into more manageable parts. As the term indicates, nothing is really lost. The file is merely disassembled to make it easier to move, much like breaking down a bed when someone is moving. Moving the entire bed takes too much energy and resources. The software then reassembles the file identically after it has been transferred. This is called decompression is most often used for sending applications and files that need to be identical to how they were before they were sent.

Lossy compression, on the other hand, does involve some loss of information. Lossy compression seeks out redundancies, and the results of lossy compression are most evident in image files like photographs. The loss of data will look like added pixelation and overall loss of sharpness to the image. Lossy compression is great when quality is not so much of a concern.

By understanding file compression, one can get a better handle on the kinds of files that benefit from the two kinds of compression. Since most of us send large files over the internet, using compression to get the results we want from our media needs can make us more productive.

This article was submitted through TechGeec’s article submission form.

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Cable Internet vs. Mobile Broadband

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Three decades ago the only essential things identified by researchers for mankind to survive were water, food, clothing, medicine, and shelter; not until humanity was introduced to the so-called “Internet”. After long years of research and extensive experimentation, mankind had perfected the science of telecommunications and connectivity, making the world smaller and smaller until it could be manipulated with just our fingers.

The invention of the Internet is considered one the most significant events throughout history. And as experienced, this phenomenon just came out from the open without any said launching or debut. All of a sudden humanity was caught needing the essentials of the Internet.

With the prevalence of the Internet, business sectors are now in their rat race to achieve supremacy in this industry. Companies were established and developed in order to provide the masses with this new online communication.

The pioneering companies were divided into two sectors; the cable Internet and the mobile broadband Internet. These types of Internet connections both offer excellent services which will be suited to the needs and preference of the users. Some companies even have both services because they realize that these services are needed not only by internet savvy individuals but also by the ordinary people who would like to be connected 24/7.

Let us look where these connections do best in terms of:

Price

A cabled Internet connection is much cheaper compared to mobile broadband. The price differs according to preferred internet speed. The slower the Internet speed, the cheaper the cost is. Mobile broadband on the other hand seems a little expensive because it requires more technology to transmit Internet signal while the users are mobile. The verdict on which internet connection wins in this category will be prized on the mobile broadband. It is because the usability of the cable internet connection is poor compared to the capability of the broadband to be mobile. The simplest explanation of this will be noticed by the cable Internet users who pay extra charges to connect to the Wifi zones.

Mobility

There is no argument with this category that mobile broadband wins. Unlike cable internet where connectivity will only be limited to a maximum of 100 meters provided by a WiFi router, mobile broadband can be utilized in any place provided that the network is available.

Security

In this case, cable Internet wins this category. As a stationary connection, a secured system is expected because users can be easily identified. Unlike with the mobile broadband where signals are transmitted through towers, cable internet users have full control over the security of the internet connection by screening identified users to their network. The only risk of having cable Internet is when users travel and need to connect to WiFi. Security will be vulnerable in this case because a public internet service is prone to viruses, spyware, and other forms of malware. Mobile broadband on the other hand can be safe anywhere at any given time.

In conclusion, mobile broadband wins the overall battle in terms of price, mobility, and security.

This article was submitted through TechGeec’s article submission form.

Jashon Wills is a professional online article writer who promotes even and truthful facts. He believes that cable Internet information may be a bit scattered, but this page consolidates much of the info if you choose to visit it.

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How to Set Up Custom Voicemail for Your Android Contacts

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When somebody misses your call, you’re usually redirected to their voicemail inbox. You hear a generic greeting, a beep, and then you leave a message.

But that’s boring. Why settle for the same old generic voicemail messages when you can assign custom voicemail messages to your favorite contacts?

Thanks to Android, assigning customized voicemail greetings has never been easier. Today, we’re going to show you how to give every one of your contacts a unique voicemail message using Google Voice.

Step 1) Download Google Voice

Google Voice is a free app that is available in the Google Play store. Download and install Google Voice here. Unfortunately, the Google Voice app is currently only available to Android users in the United States.

Step 2) Enable call screening

Google Voice has a useful call screening function. You’ll need to enable this function before you record your custom voicemail greetings.

To do this, open Google Voice and select the gear icon in the top right corner. Tap on the Voice settings link and then navigate to the Calls tab.

Find the radio button beside Call Screening that says ‘On’ and select it. Once you hit Save Changes, call screening will be enabled. Call screening allows you to send callers directly to voicemail, listen to the voicemail message they’re about to leave, accept the call, or accept and record the call.

Step 3) Set up Google Voice voicemail

Now that you’ve enabled call screening, you can set up Google Voice’s voicemail. Open Google Voice and click the gear icon in the top right corner of the main menu. Choose Voice settings from the list and then select the Voicemail & SMS tab.

Once you’re ready to record your voicemail message, select Record New and speak your name into your phone. Then, choose the Android phone that you want your calls to be forwarded to and hit Connect.

Google Voice will call the Android phone you selected and then ask you to record the name you want your contacts to hear when they call you.

Step 4) Set up customized voicemail greetings

Now that you have connected Google Voice’s voicemail, it’s time to record customized greetings for your favorite contacts. To do this, once again click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the page, navigate to Voice settings and choose the Voicemail & SMS tab.

Look for the Voicemail Greeting section and then click on the Add button to add a new contact. Type in whatever name you want to use for that customized voicemail greeting.

After you press OK, a new window called Record Greeting will appear. Open the drop-down menu called Phone to ring and then select your Android phone. Click Connect and Google Voice will immediately call your phone.

When you pick up the call, Google Voice will tell you to record your customized voicemail message. Once you’ve hung up the call, select your voicemail message from the Voicemail Greeting section of the Voicemail & SMS tab, which can be found under your settings menu (click on the gear icon in the top-right of Google Voice).

Step 5) Choose your contact

Go to Google Voice and look through your list of contacts. Select the contact for which you have already recorded a personalized greeting and then select Edit Google Voice settings. Choose the Voice message that you have already recorded from the dropdown list that pops up. You can also set up a personalized voicemail message for a group using this method.

You’re done!

This feature is useful for plenty of different reasons. You can set up a customized Google Voice message for your work contacts, for example, that says you’re currently out of the office. And your friends can hear another message entirely.

Whether you want to leave a cute greeting for your girlfriend or an “I’m safe, mom” message for your parents, Google Voice can help you get the most out of your Android smartphone. Thanks to the power of Android and Google Voice, generic voicemail messages are a thing of the past.

This article was submitted through TechGeec’s article submission form.

Andrew’s website, OneClickRoot.com, offers One Click Root, the smartest android rooting software available. Just one click and you can unlock your android smartphone, or android tablet, and harness its full potential.

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2011-2013 Mustang V6 Roush Exhaust Sound Clips & Review

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The Roush axle-back exhaust system for the 3.7L 2011 Mustang V6 is in a class of it’s own. They’re some of the most affordable mufflers and add some of the most noticable differences than many other after-market axle-back exhausts. It’s agressive exhaust note makes the V6 Mustang sound what is was born to be, a true American muscle car.

The exhaust note dampened a bit after about 100 miles but it was so insignificant only the driver will notice. At idle it completely transforms the sound to that of a V8; nice and deep, loud, and bassy as well as below 2000 rpm. When the revs climb above 3000 rpm the Roushs absolutely scream and become a bit raspy while keeping a bit of a low tone in the background and then slightly deepen again around 6000 rpm. They’re quiet while coasting so one would without a doubt want to coast by any cops.

There is a significant amount of drone but definitely not the worst in the after-market exhaust market. The drone is obviously the worst at 2000 rpm and is managable around 1700 rpm. Overall it’s not really a big problem to hold a conversation with a passenger or while listening to the radio.

The mufflers and tips look great on the Stang. The large 4″ polished tips outshine the cheap stock tips on so many levels and the smaller mufflers (“cans”) are almost unoticable making for a much cleaner look. The entire look of the back end is improved because of these mufflers (or any other similar looking mufflers for that matter). Installation shouldn’t be too hard, it’s essentially loossening the stock mufflers and removing them from the hanging rubber brackets and then doing the reverse with the Roush axle-backs. However, if you can’t find a way to lift the car off the ground (or at least the rear wheels) you’ll have to take it into a shop to have them installed which can typically cost up to $100.

A major thing to note: the noise level (while obviously loud throughout the spectrum) is determined by how hard the throttle is punched. The harder the throttle goes down the louder (and higher pitched) the exhaust is. Overall these Roush axle-back exhausts are much, much louder than stock and it isn’t difficult to see why so many people end up returning them or reselling them because they think they are too loud and obnoxious. Lastly, absolutely coast by any cops. With these monsters on you’ll be attracting everyone’s attention while you accelerate only to make yourself a target… people aren’t lying when they say these things are a major head turner.

Loudness (volume): 4.5/5
Exhaust Note: 4.5/5
Fit & Finish: 5/5
Bang for your Buck: 5/5
Installation time: About 1 hour

Question:
Do you think you’ll be getting the Roush axle-backs? If not, why and which ones will you get instead?

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Best Free Windows Screen Recorder – Microsoft Expression

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Microsoft Expression is my personal favorite screen capture program for Windows. It may have an extra step (encoding the recording) but the final product is perfect as you’ll see in the sample recording at the end of the video. The free version is almost as good as the Pro version. The main difference is that you can only record 10 minute segments with the free version whereas with Pro, you can record for an unlimited amount of time; absolutely not worth the $199 price tag.

Encode a wide array of video file formats, stream live from webcams and camcorders or screen capture your PC. Make simple edits to video files and enhance your media with overlays and advertising. Choose encoding settings, choose from a range of player templates and publish rich media experiences

Customize your video to guarantee viewers a rich, pixel-perfect media experience. Expression Encoder allows you to add simple cuts to any clip, titles, pre-roll and post-roll advertising, captions, metadata and more. Capture computer screen activity for training or support needs.

Delivering a web-ready Silverlight experience is easy. Import QuickTime, AVI, MPEG, and other formats into Expression Encoder, leverage the latest quality and speed improvements to the VC-1 codec, choose your favorite Silverlight template, and publish directly to your web server using Expression Encoder Publishing Plug-ins.

Microsoft Expression 4 overview: http://www.microsoft.com/expression/products/Encoder4_Overview.aspx
Microsoft Expression 4 Free download: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24601

Question:
How many screen recording programs (free or paid) have you tried to use before?

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How to Backup Jailbreak Apps, Tweaks, Data

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Backing up jailbreak data has always been an issue for those of us who have jailbroken iPhones, iPod touches, or iPads. Luckily there are a few ways to backup this data and have it easily restored the next time you have to re-jailbreak your device.

AptBackup [FREE] – This app is extremely simple and minimal. You tap a button that says “Backup” your data is automatically stored in a list. When you want to restore that data you tap the “Restore” button and it will re-download all of the jailbroken packages that you had before. The problem with this app, however, is that you must restore from a backup which means you won’t be able to have a fresh, clean, new iOS version. You’ll always have your left over junk data which bogs down your device. I have had issues with this app in the past not re-installing jailbreak data which is one of the reasons I no longer use it.

xBackup [$1.50] – This app is very similar to AptBackup in that it is very simple and minimal. The difference, though, is that xBackup will backup your data list to their servers so that you can do a clean restore on your device and start fresh.

PKGBackup [$9.99] – PKGBackup is my personal favorite as it provides many unique and useful features. The price is relatively high for a jailbreak app but given it’s usefulness it is well worth it. You can send your backups to Dropbox or any other cloud storage and you can schedule backups. Many other features are present and are shown in the video.

All three of these apps are available on default repositories so there is no need to add any sources.

Question: Have you used any of these apps before. If you have, which one, and if not, which one will you be trying?

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Completely Uninstall Programs on Windows

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Revo Uninstaller, developed by VS Revo Group, is a tool that allows you to completely uninstall a program from Windows. Often when uninstalling programs through the typical uninstaller, many registry files and directories are left behind. Over time these left over and useless files bog down your computer. By using a tool like Revo Uninstaller, it will uninstall the program like normal and then scan the computer for any additional files that were not removed. It allows you to select which files to keep and which to delete.

You can purchase the full version of Revo Uninstaller but I recommend just downloading the free version. It will still scan for leftovers after the standard uninstall, it includes eight additional cleaning tools, and free tech support is also included. There’s some nice features that come packed with the Pro version but nothing that I feel is worth the $20 – $40 price tag.

You can download Revo Uninstaller by clicking HERE.

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ASUS Zenbook: Style and Substance

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Ever since the release of Apple’s MacBook Air, ultrabooks are becoming more and more popular. However, many individuals are Windows users and prefer to use a thin laptop of great quality that utilizes that platform. These days, you have many great ultrabooks from which to choose, one of which is the Asus Zenbook UX31E-DH52. This device has many amazing features and specifications, making it the ultimate computer for any user who is always on the go. While ultrabooks are pricier than most standard laptops, you can purchase it cheaper with a Newegg coupon code when you shop. If you are considering buying the Asus Zenbook, you should explore all the details you can expect.

  • The design of the Asus Zenbook UX31E-DH52 is extremely similar to that of the MacBook Air by Apple. It is constructed from an aluminum unibody that rivals its Mac competitor. When closed, its silhouette appears in a teardrop shape and it sports a 13.3 inch screen that has a resolution of 1600 by 900 pixels. The ultrabook is primarily silvery gray with silver keys on its keyboard, making it not an exact clone of the MacBook Air like many Samsung models. It is very lightweight at just over three pounds, making it a breeze to tote around.
  • The Asus Zenbook UX31E-DH52 is equipped with Microsoft’s Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system. It includes 4GB of memory and sports a 128GB or 256GB solid state drive, which is sufficient if you plan on using the machine for browsing the Internet, listening to music, watching videos, and for saving a minimal amount of files. The ultrabook sports a 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 or i7 processor that is speedy and efficient. The speakers in the Zenbook are spectacular and superior to those of the MacBook Air and many other competing ultrabooks, so if your main goal with the device is listening to music or watching movies and videos, you will be completely happy with this feature.
  • Battery life of the Asus Zenbook UX31E-DH52 is not the best at around five hours. This is one feature of the ultrabook that may be negative to some, so if you need a machine that is going to perform for many hours outdoors or in an area where you may not have access to an outlet, you may want to reconsider this device. However, if you will be out for no more than five hours with your ultrabook, the Zenbook is perfect for you.
  • The regular retail price of the Zenbook UX31E-DH52 ranges from $1,099USD to $1,449USD, depending on the amount of hard drive space and processor you select. This makes it somewhat cheaper than a MacBook Air, though you can find it for under $1,000USD at certain stores if you do your research and comparison shop.
  • Other features you get with the Asus Zenbook are a multi-click touchpad, a USB 3.0 port, micro-HDMI connectivity, and an SD card slot.

When considering a new ultrabook, the most important question you should ask yourself is: What are the features I truly need, and how much money am I willing to spend? You can also decide whether you require the pricier version of the Zenbook if you feel it would be well worth the extra cost.

This article was submitted through TechGeec’s article submission form.

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Display Recorder – Record iPhone, iPod touch, iPad Screen in HD with Audio

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Display Recorder, developed by Ryan Petrich and available for $4.99 from the Cydia Store, allows you to record your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad’s display. This app is terrific if you want to record your device’s display for a YouTube video, send a video of your recorded display to a friend, or record a video and download it to your computer so that you can edit it, such as what we use it for.

Display Recorder records directly to H.264 or MJPG/AVI for amazing HD quality, optionally records microphone audio, features on-device YouTube uploading, adjustable framerate and quality settings, hardware accelerated video encoding (meaning new devices will encode recordings faster than older devices), and includes a web site to manage your recordings. Simply enter the web server address (in the format of http://IPaddress:port) that’s displayed at the bottom of the app into your web browser.

Steps (once your iPhone is jailbroken):
1. Open Cydia
2. Search for “Display Recorder”
3. Download the app.
4. Congratulations! Display Recorder should now be installed on your device.

Question:
What will you do with your screen recordings? If you upload them to YouTube, send us the link!