Problems Encountered During and After Installation of Windows 8

After the final release of Windows 8 made everybody around the world went gaga. Windows 8 is a new OS from Microsoft that is designed for offering gestural experiences to the users of computers and Smartphone. Just like in the Smartphone or the tablets, the operating system allow one to do almost everything from their start screens viz. checking news and weather updates, sharing photos and videos, capturing video and images, downloading applications, listening and/or downloading music, instant messaging, emails, updating Facebook, twitter and other social sites, running a disk defragmenter and opening control panels among other uses. Basically, this operating system is offering new features that were absent from the other versions Like windows 7.

Window 8 has become very popular within the very few days of release. This can clearly be told from the more than 5 millions of upgrades that have been sold a few days after the release. Even though it might take time for some of the customers to get acquainted to the features of window 8, it is expected to be very easy to use and understand when installed in their computer once they understand it.

In order to be able to explore the many features in the personal computer, one will be required to install windows 8 in their computer. Just like windows 7, this windows it offer the user the option of having a clean installation or upgrading from the previous version. it allow one to choose the desired option. It all begins with happiness after upgrading the personal computer to windows 8, but later one may start experiencing some problems during the installation or after completion of installation.

Black/Blank Screen after Installation

Among major problems faced by computer users after installation of windows 8 is the blank screen. Many of them are left wondering what might have gone wrong since the installation was successful. It has been noted that the installation of Windows 8 goes well without a problem and the blank screen only appear afterwards. The computer user might not have an idea of the procedure they have skipped. When one is faced with the problem of the blank screen, they could get assistance from windows 8 support. One can also apply the following steps to fix this problem. The problem can be solved by creating a bootable DVD or USB and then try installing it. In case it does not fix the problem, make changes to the settings of the computer BIOS by making it play and plug operating system enabled. Ensure that the security software like the firewall and antivirus are disabled.

Missing Important Driver or Files

It is common to receive an error message of being the installation process being unable to take place because there are missing drivers and the error requests the BIOS to be entered during or after the installation process. The problem is mainly during the selection of the disk to install the OS. The problem can be solved by holding on the Alt key on hearing a beep when the computer is rebooting. The key should be held until a whirling gear is seen and then the OS is selected as the start up drive. The method is only applicable when installing windows 8 on MacBook air.

Failed Upgrade

The problem of failed upgrade is usually attributed to several things. The user should ensure that their computer meets minimum requirement for their system to hold windows 8. The antivirus and firewall should be disabled to allow the upgrade to go smoothly. The internet connection should be strong enough to complete the installation process. A valid license key of the OS should also be available. When using the touch functionality, one should ensure that their computer is able to support the multi-touch. 

When facing problems with upgrading windows 8, it is advisable to have a clean installation. If the problem persists, the user can seek expert help from the windows 8 support. After solving the above problems, Windows 8 will allow you to explore your computer world.

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New Strange Gadgets in the Market

Now a days competitions between the companies has became much stronger, every company is trying to capture a good position in the market by launching there new –new products in the market and to fulfill consumer satisfaction.

If its about mobiles or speakers, laptops or tablets the speed of growing of technology is leading to the launching of new latest gadgets in the market and because of this the benefit is of only one person that is consumer. In the market there is a huge variety of brands available of every thing. But for you its very important to know that which brand is good for you or which is the best gadget fits in your budget.

Sometimes you are very busy having no time to do a survey in the market. In this case if you got a list infront of you in your computer screen of latest quality gadgets via which you can choose your favorate then there nothing better than that

Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 62Z

The Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 62Z is an all in one compact desktop which is made and launched keeping in mind about the small shop keepers and the normal users who want to give there table freedom from big and heavy CPU. A desktop of wi-fi connectivity has a third generation Intel i-3 processor which supports the RAM upto of 8GB. The stylish keyboard of this desktop is spill proof, which means if by mistake you dropped some liquid material on it, it will cause no harm to it. With this it also consist of noise control technology which not led the tap-tap sound while typing.

The desktop comes with a microphone and a microphone and for video chatting a camera of 2MP. The price of this desktop is also very reasonable and affordable.

If you will compare this desktop with your normal desktop you will find that it takes 65% less space and one more super or golden benefit it gives that is it consumes a very less electricity and because of this golden features it also got 5 stars ratings.

This is a very cool, less space consuming and a good power saving desktop which you will get with a warranty of 3 years and will be available at a price of Rs.26,000.

HTC Desire SV

HTC added one more dual sim smartphone to its portfolio that is HTC Desire SV. The smartphone is having a 1GB dual core processor with 768MB of RAM and runs on Android 4.0 Icecream Sandwich Operating System but according to HTC soon they are going to update this smartphone with the jelly bean 4.1 Operating System. About the display of this smartphone is 4.3 inch WVGA which comes with exclusive beat audio. The smartphone is having a cool camera of 8MP of 3264 × 2448 pixels resolution with a LED Flash which consist of AF/2.2 Autofocus lens. This is a GSM+GSM dual sim smartphone. The phone comes with a 4GB internal memory which is expandable upto 32GB via microSD card.

The smartphone with a cool look and design grabbing minds of youngsters in a one one look will be available at a price of Rs.22,590.

Nokia Lumia 510

Here is a smartphone by Nokia Lumia 510 which comes with a 4inch WVGA display and resolution of 480 ×  800 pixels. The smartphone consist of 800 MHz single core processor and 256MB RAM. The smartphone runs on a windows 7.8 Operating System but it not supports windows 8. The mobile is coming with 4GB internal memory but only 2.88GB of free space is available. It not supports the expandable storage but have a good 5MP camera and 1300 mAh battery. You can feel the lumia in your hand at a very reasonable and affordable price of Rs.11,000.

Datawind Aakash 2

Fast processor, very good memory and a better screen popular hot features of new Aakash tablet will be going to give a remarkable sign in the market. The first version of it which not gone much popular comparing to it the features are upgradged. In this new tablet it consist of 1GHz cortex A8 processor where as the older version of it only have a 366MHz processor. The display of the tablet is also upgradged that is a 7inch capacitive panel resistive touch screen with screen resolution of 800 × 480 megapixels. The tablet consist of 4 multi touch points and it runs on Android 4.0 Operating System and 512MB of RAM and a front facing VGA camera. The tablet supports a 4GB internal memory which can be expanded upto 32GB via microSD card. The tablet gives a good battery backup of 4 hours also.

This cool and flexible tablet is available at a very reasonable price of Rs.1,130 for students and for commercials Rs.4,499.

Zebronics Bluetooth Headset

The computer accessories and electronics producing company launched a Bluetooth Headset for cellphones, laptops and media players.  With a very good range of price this device will help you in talking in your phone without keeping your phone to your ears.  The stylish look and cool design make it cool to put it on your ears and give a very good experience. Its a light weight headset in which there’s a rechargeable polimar lithium eon battery which help in maintaining the the trust on this device and gives an assurance of long durability. The headset contains a sound controller and gives a backup of 2.5 hours. You will get a USB charger with it and a 1 year warranty also.

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Tips on how to take clear pictures from Mobile Phones

Now a days Mobile Phones with good camera’s are on high demand. Now a days in Mobile Phones various varieties of Camera’s are available in it n the basis of there MP, resolution, features, etc. Now a days many peoples are regular using the camera phones and peoples take more photos from there mobile phones rather than the digital cameras. Mobile is a thing which every one can carry it easy it any where and now a days it became a need and requirement of peoples. Mobile phone is playing a very important role so now a days you can see a mobile phone with every person either it’s a big business man or either a poor person doing taxi jobs and now a days servants are too having a mobile phone. So every one is having a mobile and its easy to take photos with them rather then carrying big size digital cameras which can not be carried anywhere. So most of the people uses there mobile phone to take photos but many of people not get good results. If you are also having a same problem and a complain so here are some tips on how to take clear pictures from mobile phones, adopt these below tips and you will be able to capture good and clear photos.

Natural Light is better

To take better images its important that your subject should be clear. If possible then take photos in natural light. If its not possible for you to take photos in natural light then you can use your camera light but remember to check that at the time of photography if extra lights are there then because of artificial light can cause color effect to your shots that’s why you should set the white balance of your mobile phone camera before taking shots .

Some mobile phone camera are having built in features of flash lights via using them it gives a good result in photography and also gives good quality to pictures captured then why not you are not capturing at natural light also.

Resolution should be correct

Many time you not get good images from camera phones because of the low resolutions. That’s why while capturing pictures you should not have to only take care about the zoom but editing is also required. However some camera phones are having the advanced features of auto zoom and good resolutions. That’s why the pictures captured from these phones get good result.

Via editing make the photos better

After clicking photos don’t  directly send them for print outs, it will not give a good result. That’s why it will be better after clicking photos to edit them in computer first. Remember to take pictures in high resolutions so that while editing it you have the options.

Don’t shake the Camera while taking photos

While taking photos from your camera phone the more still and in a fixed position your camera will be the more good result you will get.  And specially keep this point in mind while capturing the photos at low light.  Many a time our hand got shake while capturing photos, so try not to sake and keep it still. To solve this problem you can use solid object while capturing photos via this your picture will not shake.

Check photos in computer

Remember that screen quality of mobile phone is not better as compared to the computer. So while selecting or making decisions of good photos and bad photos and deleting the bad photos not to make the decision in mobile phone only but check that photos in computer and then make the decisions. You will find that a photo not looking much good in mobile phone sometime it shines on your computer screen and also gives a good result after printing.
Not only this but you will also find some blured photos also looks good on computer screen.

Keep the digital zoom

As using the zoom option it make subject comes to closer and subject looks better but remember if you are using the feature of digital zoom then it will reduce the quality of your pictures and gives you a pixilated photo. However you can make your photos better via editing with them with some good editing softwares.

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