Apple iPad Air 2 is the latest iPad Air model that is available today. It is last launched on October 2014, and it is one great tablet to have around. We will cover the specifications of iPad Air 2. The dimension of iPad Air 2 is 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm. It's weight is only 437 g for WIFI model and 444g for 3G/LTE model. For home use, you can just get a Wifi model as it is lower cost. However, if you travel around a lot and would like to use your iPad Air with the internet while travelling, you can get the Wi-Fi + 3G model and subscribe a data plan from a data line provider. 

iPad Air 2 has a LED backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16 million color. The screen is 9.7 inches, which is approximately 71.6% screen-to-body ratio. It has a 1536x2048 pixel resolution and an approximately 264 pixel per inch density. Capable of multitouch gesture, and also there is a scratch-resistant glass with oleophobic coating to prevent accidental scratches. Do take note that this coating will not be able to protect your iPad screen crack from a drop, and it is not covered by warranty, in the event that the screen cracked. Do keep your iPad safe.

iPad Air runs on iOS8.1 and it is upgradeable to iOS8.3, it runs using A8X chipset with not just one, but three core processor with 1.5 GHz. In terms of storage, there is an option for 16, 64 or 128 GB storage with 2GB RAM. A larger memory capacity will cost the iPad more. As with iPhones, it comes with HTML5 safari browser but no Java support. Abundance of apps are available at the Apple Apps Strore.

iPad comes with 2 great camera, front facing camera and back camera. The primary camra, which is the back camera, is a 8 Mega pixel camera with resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels, and comes with an autofocus function. It is 1.12 micrometer pixel size, geo tagging function, touch focus, face and smile detection and a HDR  (High Dynamic Range) function. The secondary camera is 1.2 mega pixel. iPad air comes with WiFi, bluetooth, GPS, nano sim card slot for data plans and various sensors, such as accelerometer, gyrometer, compass and barometer. It has great battery life, with up to 10 hours for multi media, The choice of colours are silver, gold and space grey. Something to consider buying if you do not have a tablet yet.

When you decide to store your data in digital format in a hard drive, then you expose yourself to data loss in the event that the drive fails or gets damaged. Although backing up your data in other digital media will help you reduce the risk of loss, it is important to note that even back-ups can get damaged leaving you exposed. The question then becomes, how do you get your data back especially when this data is highly important? Most people choose to take their broken hard disks to data recovery experts to get them fixed and recover the lost data. Below we will look at some of the tools that these data recovery experts use to get back the lost data.

DMDE for Windows Data Recovery

Data recovery can be easily conducted using simple user friendly software that allows you to access the drive in which data has been lost. Most of the available software does all the work for you; however you can take a more hands on approach in locating the lost files and recovering them efficiently and successfully where other tools might fail.

DMDE is one of the most hands on software to use in recovering data on Windows platform. All the user needs is expert knowledge in file systems and partition tables among others. The 1.27MB program is portable for the best data preservation when run on a damaged drive where overwriting would be disastrous to recovering any data. The software is quite versatile and can be used to inspect logical and physical drives as well as disk images. It works for a variety of windows platforms as well.

Using Ubuntu Live CD

This option is available for those who want to recover data from a Windows or Linux formatted drive. This method allows experts to boot off a Linux CD without necessarily having a Linux Operating System on the computer. The main benefit of this method is that it allows data recovery from a highly corrupted drive that would be quite challenging to achieve. Linux is able to see a Windows formatted drive that is heavily corrupted and even facilitates the creation of an image before any attempts are made at recovering the data. This is necessary to ensure that if the damaged drive has suffered physical damage as well, it will not fail before the recovery process is complete. 

There are 3 distinct iPhone 5 models. They are iPhone 5, iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S. What are the differences between these models? When we spoke to our iPhone repair clients, sometimes they were not sure, what iPhone 5 model they have. We will highlight to you the differences in this post.

First of all, iPhone 5S and 5C runs iOS7, while iPhone 5 came with iOS6. You can of course upgrade your OS with the latest iOS at the Apple App store. When it comes to display, all of them have 4-inch IPS LCD, with 1136x640 pixels, 326 ppi. In terms of camera, iPhone 5S has 8Mps and 1080p and dual element flash, while iPhone 5C and 5 has only 720p. iPhone 5S comes with a faster A7 CPU that runs 64 bit while 5C and 5 are running 32 bit A6 processors.

Battery life of 5S and 5C are longer, with up to 10 hours on 3G. iPhone 5 battery life is 8 hours. iPhone 5S are the only iPhone that comes with fingerprint scanners and dedicated fitness tracking. You can unlock your iPhone 5S with just a touch of your finger at the home button. In terms of weight, iPhone 5 and 5S are lighter than iPhone 5C, which is 3.95 ounces as compared to 4.65 ounces. iPhone 5C is also thicker than the other 2 iPhones models. It is 0.35 inch thick as compared to 0.3 inch thickness of iPhone 5 and 5S. Lastly, it is choices of colors. iPhone 5S comes in gray, gold and silver. iPhone 5C comes with blue, green, pink, yellow and white. iPhone 5 only comes with black and white.

You can identify your iPhone model numbers in the back cover. iPhone 5S has the following model numbers A1533 or A1457 or A1530 (GSM models in Singapore). iPhone 5C model numbers are A1532 or A1507 or A1529. While iPhone 5 model numbers are A1428 and A1429. There are some other model numbers, however they are for CDMA models and China GSM models. 

The use of computers today is widespread. More and more people and organizations are integrating the use of computers in their daily lives and operations for convenience purposes. However, even with the benefits offered by computerization, data loss is one of the most popular drawbacks associated to it. There are numerous occurrences that can result in data loss and in most cases come about in an unexpected fashion. Accidental formatting or deletion of files, physical damage to the hard drive and the effect of malicious software; have made it essential to stay informed on data recovery so as to make sure such occurrences do not sour your experience with computers.  

Data recovery is the process of retrieving data from a hard drive affected by the above listed occurrences. Data lost in these circumstances can be retrieved by the use of data recovery software and tools depending on the extent of the damage whether virtual or mechanical. Below we will look at some of the data recovery solutions available to you in case the worst does happen and you are left in a desperate situation.

Deleted Files

Accidental deletion of files may seem like an impossible occurrence but it is quite common. When you find that you have deleted an important file from your computer, you can use data recovery software to recover the files. This is possible because, when a file is deleted, the computer just adds instructions to the file instructing the Operating System that it is okay to overwrite the marked data. This data will however, be lost if overwritten.

Formatted Drives

Another common data loss cause is the accidental formatting of drives. In this case the data remains intact in most cases with the main change being the drives virtual structure. This means that the data can be recovered.

Corrupted Files

This is a dreaded situation, as most people think that once they lose data through virus corruption it is lost permanently. To recover such data, the drive needs to be transferred to a computer with a healthy and functional operating system. By running a recovery software on the healthy drive you can recover files in the corrupted drive.

Physically Damaged Drives

Losing data through physical damage can be remedied by turning to a professional data recovery services. These professionals have the necessary tools and machines to open up the hard drive and read the physical sectors of the hard drives and recreating the hard drive image

iPhone 6 plus was released on September 2014, together with iPhone 6. It has a body dimension of 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 inches and weight only 6.07 oz. It has a larger screen, which is 5.5 inches with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution, with approximately 401 ppi (pixel per inches) density, and comes with Ion-strengthened glass and oleophobic coating. It has an LED backlit IPS LCD capacitive touch screem, just like iPhone 6 and 16 milion colors. Do protect it from drop to prevent a trip to iPhone repair vendors.

iPhone 6 plus covers GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO and LTE network.It has Apple A8 chipset with a dual core 1.4 GHz CPU. In terms of RAM, it has an internal 16 GN, 64 GB or 128 GB storage with 1 GB RAM. iPhone 6 plus boast of powerful Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) with PowerVR GX6450 quad-core graphics. It comes with a primary camera, 8MP and 3264 x 2448 pixels with optical image stabilization phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash. The camera feature has 1/3" sensor size, geo tagging, simultaneous HD video and image recording and High-Dynamic-Range or HDR (photos or panorama). iPhone 6 and 6+ can take some seriously great quality photos. A secondary camera for selfie or facetime has 1.2 MP quality.

As for communication, apart from the mobile network through its nano sim card, it comes with 802.11 wireless LAN, bluetooth (v4.0) and GPS capabilites. iPhone 6 plus boast of longer battery life with standby up to 384 hours, talk time up to 24 hours and music playing up to 80 hours. With iOS 8, user experience is great, and Apple apps store provide users with tons of beautiful apps for productivity and games. As with iPhone 6, it has accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensors, compass and barometer built inside of it. It comes with 3 colors, space gray, gold and silver.

iPhone 6 is an amazing phone. It is very well designed with users in mind. It is larger than the previous iPhones, but it is thinner. iPhone 6 is 4.7 inches. In term of thickness, iPhone 6 are really thin. iPhone 6 is 6.9 mm thick. The body dimension is 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches. Having larger screen allow users to have a great experience with apps, photos and watching videos. Photos and videos will be great with LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen and 16 million colors. It runs iOS8 and upgradeable to iOS 8.3. With tons of apps in the app store, it is a useful device for productivity and tons of fun with the games. Do watch out for drops as if your iPhone screen cracked, it is not covered by warranty.

iPhone 6 covered GSM, CDMA, HPSA, EVDP and LTE network. It is really light, with weight only 129 g or 4.55 oz. As for the SIM card slot, it uses Nano-SIM. It come with Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) and also Apple Pay feature. iPhone 6 is running Apple A8 chipset with 1.4 GHz Cyclone processor, ARM v8-based, and graphical processing unit is PowerVR GX6450 (Quad core)

It comes with primary and secondary camera. The primary camera is 8mega pixel, 3264 x 2448 pixels photo, with phase detection autofocus dual-LED flash. That is pretty great camera. Secondary camera comes with 1.2 mexa pixel, 720p@30 frame per second face detection. It comes with WiFi capabilities, 802.11, bluetooth, GPS and NFC. For NFC, it is Apply pay only. 

iPhone 6 comes with various sensors, which is accelerometer (measure spped), gyro sensor (to detect device tilting and orientation), proximity sensor, compass and a barometer. It come with HTML5 browser but no Java. For battery, it is a non removeable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery, that come with stand by time of up to 250h, 14 hours of talk time and up to 50 hour for music play. In terms of colors, it is space gray, silver and gold.

When you first buy a computer, it is normally lightning fast, something that we all love and are proud of. However with time this speed wanes and what used to take seconds to load might take agonizingly longer. In such cases, it is often the lack of the necessary care that causes this slow down, and there is always something you can do to help get some of the lost speed back. Although it is important to note that in most cases, as hardware gets lighter and faster, software is becoming increasingly more complicated and feature rich adding up more weight; this acts to slow down computers with time.  

Let’s take a look at exactly what you can do to avoid computer slow down and keep your computer functioning at its level best.

If your computer is running a HDD instead of SSD hard disk, then you can be sure that as the hard drive gets filled up, it becomes slower. Spinning hard disks usually find it more difficult to store files at one location in a hard disk that is almost full. This means that the data is spread out in more locations making it quite difficult to retrieve as quickly. This tendency is referred to as fragmentation (where the file is stored in fragments) and is remedied by running Disk Defragmentation under the disk Properties menu on these Operating Systems.

Always keep your operating system up to date. Updating your operating system is one of the best ways to ensure that it is always operating efficiently. OS updates usually come with fixed bugs that are meant to improve performance an also reduce the loopholes that viruses usually exploit.  

Today, most laptops usually keep power for extended periods and can stay for days on sleep mode. This means that the computer has not been rebooted for a period. While a long lasting battery is a great thing, not rebooting your computer for days leaves the RAM over loaded and also means that software updates take longer to install. Rebooting your system every few days will keep the RAM free and running at an optimum level while software updates install.

This might come as a surprise, but it is also recommended that you look to avoid installing the latest programs on your computer. This is because new programs as previously stated are usually designed with more features that increase their size and system requirements. If your computer is older, it becomes more difficult to run the larger programs smoothly. 

The current technology era has been on for a few years now with new gadgets emerging every other day. We are no longer treated to teasers in the form of models and concepts, everything is now available as a finished product and consumers can’t seem to keep up with the plethora of gadgets being put out into the market by technology brands. It is no longer just about smartphones and computers, but more. Chances are, if you have been struggling with getting something done easily and conveniently, there is a device available that can help you with that. Below we have collected some of the latest and most interesting gadgets that you should consider having in this highly advanced technological era.

Magic Cube Virtual Keyboard

With everyone opting for the portability provided by tablets over laptops today, this virtual keyboard is all you need to convert typing on your tablet into an easy and convenient task. The device connects to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth and gives you perfect functionality with the regular sized virtual keyboard.

Wi-Fi Electronic Smart Switch

With high energy prices being the norm all around the world, it is important to stay on top of your power consumption at home. The Wi-Fi smart switch not only helps you turn off electronics through a Wi-Fi signal but also works to monitor power consumption and provides useful data through its easy to use interface.

Wireless LED Soft White Bulb

Still on power consumption and efficiency, how about this top of the range LED bulb that consumes up to eighty percent less power? The bulb not only saves on power but also brings control to your smartphone through the mobile app. Users can dim or brighten the bulb with a simple touch on the app.

Ultra Slim Qi-Enabled Wireless Charger 

With smartphones being used left right and center, you can avoid being left in the dark with a dead cellphone battery by using this wireless charger for all smartphones. You no longer need to rush to the nearest socket to charge your phone with this device in your possession.  

Sky-Bell Video Wi-Fi Doorbell 

Home security is one of the most important aspects of living a peaceful and productive life. This doorbell comes with a video camera to help you see and talk to whoever is at your door. It comes with an Android and iOS app for use with your smartphone. 

If you are a regular laptop user, then you know how it’s like to have the battery give up on you right when you need it the most. Having a few tips under your sleeve that you can implement to get more from the battery at such times is invaluable and avoid a trip to a laptop repair center. When looking at how to make you laptop’s battery last longer, there are two paths you can take. The short-term path encompasses using techniques that reduce your laptop’s power consumption and hence the how much it lasts in between charges while on the other hand you can look at extending the laptop battery’s life. 

Let’s begin with how you can squeeze the most out of a dying battery when you need a few more minutes to meet a strict deadline. In such cases, the main factor to look at is reducing the current power consumption. Most computers and in this case laptops usually have a lot of different performance parts running in the background consuming power even when they are not in use. By shutting down these operations you will be able to squeeze a few extra minutes into your immediate battery life and get the opportunity to get your work done.

Some of the background operations you can look to shut down include, dimming down the screen, shutting off the keyboard backlight when typing in lit spaces, shutting down Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, disabling USB ports as well as shutting down any and all applications that might be running in the background but are not essential to your work. Running one application at a time also means that you consume less power. It is recommended that you avoid running anything that requires the graphics card and if possible disable it a well.

Now let’s look at some of the best strategies to use in preserving the life of your laptop battery in the long run. One of the main strategies to use here is to reduce the number of times you charge the laptop battery. These batteries usually come with a given number of charge cycles before they die. On average these are about 400. Always let the battery discharge totally before recharging and when using it at home or at your desk remove the battery and use a direct power connection. It is also recommended that you avoid overheating the battery during use at all times.

Tablets have totally revolutionized mobile computing with lighter and more capable devices designed for a variety of uses depending on what consumers are looking for. With processing power in most devices being more or less the same, the major brands are only separated by the variety of available applications on the supported platform. Another factor to consider is the memory supported on the device. For light usage, tablets offer great usefulness and can be quite impressive as compared to using traditional computing devices. These devices have powerful batteries for longer use, larger screens and most importantly higher processing capabilities. Below we will look at a how to identify the best tablet to buy given the available variety.

Use

Tablets are designed for different purposes. For instance there are tablets suited to regular internet surfing, while you can also find others suited to online reading and others for gaming. Before you go out and splash on your preferred tablet, take some time to identify the best one for the intended use. At times you will even find that some applications are not suited to tablet use meaning that buying one will be useless. Some parents are also looking for tablets to buy for their children. Children can be playful and therefore may accidentally drop the tablet and cause the tablet screen to crack. There are also tablets that are specific for kids that parents can explore that are more rugged in nature with specially designed apps for kids.

Operating Systems and Applications

Different tablets from different manufacturers use different operating systems that support different applications. For instance Apple tablets use iOS platform while most tablets from other manufacturers rely on the more popular Android platform. This affects the applications available for use. Android beats the Apple store when it comes to their applications offering. Since its open source there are more apps available to users. On the other hand iOS has the full strength of the Apple store.

Display Size

Tablets come with different screen sizes depending on the make and intended use. The screen size varies between 7 to 10 inches in size. The medium size is usually around 8 inches with several devices introduced with this size. Screen size is determined by the intended use of the tablet. The smaller variety is designed to be used by children and light users. On the other hand the medium and larger variety offer great visibility and are great for adults.

Memory

Tablets come in two varieties when it considering the memory size; those that do not have any expandable memory and those that come with a micro SD slot. If you choose the brand that has fixed memory, you have to be right the first time. On the other hand the expandable variety can go up to 128GB if required later on. 

Today, most smartphones whether Android or iPhone come with great internet support which allows superfast internet connection, and support a variety of data consuming Apps. This has made it necessary for users to arrange for data plans to meet the requirements of these phones and the apps within. Since data plans come with a limit and going over that limit can be quite expensive, the best way to stay on top of things is to use data monitoring apps which are designed to keep you aware of your phone’s data consumption and come with a host of other useful features. We are enthusiastic not just on smartphone repairs but more so on preventive management. Read on for a list of the data consumption monitoring apps that can help you manage your smartphone better.

Onavo Count

This app is available for free. It enables the user set alerts on their data usage as well as alerts on when certain apps use more data than they are supposed to according to the user’s preferences. Another important feature on this app is the display of all apps that are consuming data as well as the amount of data they are consuming. This app is definitely quite useful when it comes to monitoring and managing data usage for both Android and iPhone devices.

Data Usage

This app is only available for iPhone. It also enables the user to set alerts on data usage as well as being user friendly. However its salient feature is the ability to differentiate between cellular and Wi-Fi connections. This is a nifty feature that allows users to know when they are paying for their data. It is also available for free.

Data Monitor

This is arguably one of the best data management apps available. The app allows users to set alerts on data usage as well as distinguishes between Wi-Fi and cellular connections. Additionally the app allows the user to set notifications for 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi connections. The outstanding feature however is the ability to connect to Google Mas and pin point exactly where the data was used.

3G Watchdog

Although this is an Android only app, it is still great to use in managing smartphone data usage. It comes with a customized set up process where the user sets up the various limits and time periods the limits refer to. Once the limit and notification intervals are set you will be good to go. A pro version is also available for a fee but it does not include too many upgrades. 

When it comes to the best smartphones, you usually have to fork out quite a large sum to purchase them. However, since most use a touch screen it is often easy to get scratches and fingerprints all over the surface with regular use. These not only give your new phone an unsightly appearance but can also lead to malfunctions where they are deeper than usual. To ensure that you enjoy using your phone and maintain its attractive appearance, it is best to use a screen protector. These are designed to protect your phone’s screen from getting scratches during use. Below we will look at some of the best screen protectors available on the market today. They can reduce the chances of phone screen crack due to fall too.

InvisibleSHIELD by ZAGG

This screen protector was originally developed by the US military for application on helicopter blades to help prevent dirt and debris accumulation. As one of the best screen protectors out there, it is designed to last throughout your device’s life and the manufacturers will provide a free replacement if this promise is not met. Application may be somewhat demanding and it is best left to a professional but when removed no sticky residue is left behind from the adhesive.

ArmorSuit MilitaryShield

Another one among the best screen protectors available that comes with a lifetime warranty as well is the MilitaryShield. This screen protector will protect your smartphone’s screen from developing scratches from abrasive surfaces, falls and other causes. It has self-healing properties that make it one of the best in eliminating small scratches on its surface and keep it looking great. 

Wrapsol Screen Protector Film

This screen protector is available for both smartphones and tablets. The screen protector is applied dry, while a back/body protector is available and requires a liquid solution to apply. It is rated as one of the screen protectors with the best screen clarity and is therefore very popular with tablet and smartphone users.

ScreenGuardz by BodyGuardz

His is a top of the range screen protector that comes with a huge variety of functions. It is applied onto the screen using static. ScreenGuardz also comes with a great privacy feature which limits visibility at 30 degree angles. This means that on-lookers will have a tough time peeping at what you are viewing. It reduces the sun’s glare making it easy to see the smartphone’s screen in daylight without struggling as much. 

Many of us has seen in our smartphones that Whatsapp rolls out a new update that enable Whatsapp users to call each other. The voice call is free, however, it is delivered via internet data, thus we need to be mindful of how it uses our data. Once your data plan exceeded the limit, you will be charged astronomical amount by the telcos. 

According to Traffickk.com, this is how much data Whatsapp, Facebook Messager and Google Hangout one minute voice call will consume.

For ease of calculations, let's round it up to 500KB per one minute call. A 10 minutes phone conversation with your loved ones will consume 5MB (Mega bytes) of data. That is roughly equivalent with downloading an MP3 song file. If your data plan limit is 2 GB, you can make 400 of such phone call (Assuming if you don't use your mobile internet for anything else), while a 10GB limit data plan can make up to 2000 of such calls. So a few phone calls using Whatsapp will not going to burst your data.

How about if you indeed exceeded your limit and you accidentally make a Whatsapp call? Here is what Singtel website says about excess data usage

"3G excess local data usage is charged at up to 1GB at $5.35 (incl. GST) and capped at $94/month (incl. GST) for unlimited usage. For new and re-contracting 3G customers from 16 September 2013 onwards, local data is charged at up to 1GB at $10.70 (incl. GST) and data capped at $188/month (incl. GST) for unlimited usage. 4G excess data usage is charged at the rate of $10.70/GB and capped at $188/month for unlimited usage, with effect from 16 September 2013."

If you are being charge for $10.70 per GB means that you are being charged at $0.01 per MB. A 10 minute Whatsapp call which consume 5MB will cost you just around 5 cent. That's pretty affordable. So far, what is your experience in using Whatsapp call? Drop us a comment below.

We carry our mobile phones everywhere we go, and they come in handy to help us with our daily activities. One of the great use of mobile phones is to get you transportation. In the past, we would use it to call or SMS taxi booking services. Today, we have apps that can help us book the transportation that we need by utilizing technology such as GPS and internet connection. Our smartphones will inform the drivers of our whereabouts and send vehicles to our locations. Here are some useful and popular transportation apps that you need to have handy on your phone

Uber

Uber allows you to book taxi, normal cars, luxury cars and super cars to transport you to place of your destination. In the beginning, you need to register and enter your credit card details. Once you have done that, you can start to book the transport of your choice. A great thing about Uber is that all the payment is handled via credit card. Practically you just need to alight once you have reached your destination. The payment will be deducted on the credit card that you have entered earlier. The cashless payment is a big plus point. Uber also allows you to book super cars like Ferrari or Maserati if you are feeling adventurous

Grab Taxi

GrabTaxi begins as the app that help you book taxi nearby. While every taxi companies have their own app or call booking system, the advantage of GrabTaxi is that it allows you to book taxis from all of these companies, as long as the taxi driver has the GrabTaxi app in their car. The user experience is pretty neat as well, with you being able to see nearby taxis. and see the taxi moving near you as they are approaching. Beyond taxi, now GrabTaxi is branching out to other modes of transportations like private cars too.

Comfort Delgro

Comfort is the largest taxi provider in Singapore, and their large fleet enable them to provide a prompt booking service. As there are a numebr of taxi drivers who are not so savvy with smartphones and apps, these drivers depend on the traditional booking system that are mounted in the cab to get booking information. Having a Comfort app in your phone will increase your chances of getting a taxi.

A point to note, it is notoriously difficult to get a cab on certain hours of the day, especially if you are not in CBD area. One great tip that works for me is to take MRT to go to locations nearby hospitals or medical centers, like NUH or Novena to get my cab (if it is along the way). There are usually cabs available all day.

Is your smartphone running out of space? When you want to install new apps, you received an error message saying that you have an insufficient disk space? This is a common issue faced by many, especially when you have been using the same phone for more than 1 year. Low disk space will also cause your device to be slow. Before sending it for phone repair, do follow some useful steps here to free up your space.

Backup/Delete Whatsapp Photos & Audio

If you are like most people in Singapore, you would have used Whatsapp intensively for daily communication. Often people will send you pictures and videos, for things like New Year, CNY, Christmas greetings, funny pictures, screenshots of some conversations and etc. These photos and videos will take up quite a bit of space in your phone after 1 or 2 years. You can connect your phone to your laptop and copy the important and memorable photos/videos, and then proceed to delete the ones that are not important.

Uninstall Unused Apps 

Statistics told us that people in Singapore install on the average 37.5 apps per smartphone. However, most people don't use that many apps. Look for apps that is seldom in use and uninstall them. This will free up some space on your phones as well.

Install Cleaner App

There are apps that are dedicated for cleaning up your phone from unused files and cached files. Some of these apps are free. A recommended app is Clean Master. Just look for this app in the Playstore and install it. The app will help you to clean up unused files in your phone.

Backup & Delete Photos/Videos

Lastly, the obvious step will be to backup photos and videos you took with your camera. It is a good practice to keep your photos safe in your laptop or in the cloud. These are important memories that may be lost if you lose your phone and did not do a backup. Delete them away once you have backed them up.

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'Primary 5' maths question turns out to be Sec 3 Math Olympiad question. The correct official answer is 16 July. Here is the explanation from Strait Times website.

A Primary 5 math question went viral recently and become a subject of intense debate. We think we have the answer, and it is 17 August. Here goes our reasoning.

The premise is as follow:

Albert knows the Month of the birthdate

Bernard knows the Date of the birthdate

Here is all possible dates of the birthday mapped out in tabular form, for ease of viewing. Possible dates are marked in blue.

Now we know that Bernard knows date of the birthdate, therefore 18th and 19th are not possible, because if it is correct, Bernard would have known the answer.

Albert knows that Bernard does not have the answer, and Albert could not guess it as well. That means that 17th June is impossible, because if the correct month is June, 17th is the only date option left. and Albert will know the answer.

After knowing that Albert did not have the answer, Bernard now knows the answer. That is only possible if the correct date is 17th. Since 17th June is out, the only possible answer is 17th August.

There you go, the answer is 17th August. Drop us a comment if you think you have a different answer. On a side note, Fynd provides on the spot iPhone Repair at your doorstep, as well as computer repair and data recovey. Drop us a line if you need our help.

Replacing a computer DVD-ROM Disk Drive in your computer is one of the easiest computer repair jobs you can undertake. Whether you are looking to add more functionality to the computer or are looking to replace a dead drive, this is a task that you will have to face at one point. For this task you will need the replacement DVD-ROM drive and a screw driver to remove any screws that will be holding the computer’s side panels or the damaged drive in place. Follow the steps below to get this done quickly and easily.

Remove the computer’s side panels to gain access to the existing drive. In some computers the panels will be held in place by screws that will need to be unfastened before you can get to the existing drive. If the top panel also needs to be removed to have a better view of the drive and its housing, you will need to do it as well. Make sure you keep track of all the screws removed.  

Remove the drive that is being replaced by first disconnecting the data and power cables connected to it. It is important to remove the cables before you begin pulling the drive out so as not to damage any of them. Once the cables are removed unscrew the drive from its position if it is screwed on, or slide it off the rails it is resting on.  

Before you install the new drive you need to be sure that it is compatible with the available cables and connections. There are two available connections for DVD-ROM drives, IDE and SATA. The former is connected using a thicker data cable while the latter uses a thinner cable. The power supply cable should also be compatible with the new drive. There are two options when it comes to power cables, MOLEX or SATA. Check to see if they are compatible.

When this is confirmed, insert the new drive into the now empty DVD-ROM drive slot and screw it in if necessary. Plug in the power and data cables. At this point you should note that the drive can be master or slave depending on whether the data cable connecting to it comes from another drive or directly from the motherboard.

Once this is done, replace the computer cover and side panels previously prepared and you can start enjoying the use of your new drive. 

The power of technology has diversified the means of communication at the disposal of man. There is a myriad of cheap and easy to use communication options available for everyday use these days. One particular method that has caught on is the use of video chats for leisure and or official purposes. This article will list out the best web cameras for computers and laptops.

Being able to talk on a one on one basis is a tremendous technological achievement. At the forefront of this technology are the web cameras in use. The purity and the quality of the picture are highly dependent of the types of camera being used. Needless to say, these two factors (picture purity and quality) affect the overall video chat one has; therefore, affecting the overall chat experience. 

In this regard, an in-depth look at the best web cameras of 2015 will give you an idea of the available selection and some of the common features to look out for as well as some stand out one as well.

Microsoft HD-6000 LifeCam Webcam

This product from Microsoft is one of the best webcams available. Bearing a very good functional design, where it can rotate 360 degrees makes this webcam a great accessory for your notebook. It features an auto-focus mechanism that adjusts the amount of light, TrueColor lenses which captures HD images at 720p, heat resistant and a universal clipping that makes setting up the webcam quite easy.

Kinobo B7 Webcam

This is another contender to the best 2015 webcams. Although it has been designed and optimized for older operating windows 7, Vista and XP, it comes out as one of the best webcam to use for chating. It features an auto-focus mechanism, powerful lenses and an easy to set-up design.

Logitech HD Webcam C270

Logitech has carved out a great reputation for making quality and long lasting webcams. This model is a perfect example of the company’s dedication to quality. It features 16:9 widescreen-aspect-ratio, auto- light correction and a background noise suppressant.

Logitech HD Webcam C310

This is another great product that illustrates Logitech’s prowess in making webcams. This particular camera features an auto-correct dim light picture capture, HD video chats featuring some of the most vibrant colors and an inbuilt background noise suppressant.

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920

This is probably the pinnacle of webcam of the Logitech manufacturing factory. It features full HD video chat with 1080 pixels producing crystal clear pictures. It also has a dual microphone that produces high-quality sound. The background noise suppressant also improves the sound quality tremendously.

The integration of Bluetooth technology in various devices has helped out a great deal to link the devices as well as enhance and improve the aesthetic appearance of certain devices such as headphones and earpieces.  

The seamless integration of the technology in the various everyday devices has made the popularity of the technology surge. New devices are emerging having the technology integrated into the system. On the other hand, existing devices and systems are adding Bluetooth connectivity in an effort to link with even more devices. The end result is that nearly all devices are utilising the technology, including mobile phones, cars, fridges, computers and printers just to mention a few. In computers, the technology is utilised to connect computers with other computers, mice, keyboards, printer and other auxiliary devices.

However, just as with every other radio waves dependant connection, Bluetooth signals tends to have unreliable or weak connections. This affects the rate of data exchange between the connected devices. This is a fairly common phenomenon and many of us have experienced it at one time or the other. You should, however, not fret over a weak Bluetooth connection. Instead, you should task yourself with improving the signal strength and quality.

Way of Improving Bluetooth Signal   

Several factors affect the signal quality and strength of Bluetooth devices. Among them:

Placing the two connecting devices close to each other could improve tremendously the signal quality and strength. Being a radio wave, Bluetooth is affected by electromagnetic interferences within the environment. The closer the devices are to each other, the less interference experienced, thus improving the signal strength.

Another way of improving signal strength and quality is getting rid of sources of electromagnetic interference (electromagnetic shield and electromagnetic noise). Common sources of such interference include iron pipes found in walls, electrical wiring, metal screens on door or windows and any other metal coated objects within the vicinity of the device. Removing such items can improve your signal quality tremendously. You could also opt to get away from environments with such interferences if getting rid of the material proves to be difficult. 

Another way to improve your computer Bluetooth signal is by identifying the antenna position on the laptop and placing the laptop in the direction of the connected device. Essentially, what this aims at is getting a clear line of communication between the two devices, thus improving the signal.

Finally, if all the above techniques do not improve the Bluetooth signal strength, you can opt to use a Bluetooth USB Extension device to improve the overall Bluetooth signal.

If you want to run multiple versions of Windows Operating System on your computer to use for different tasks it is possible. Windows supports dual booting with different Windows OS versions so that users can install numerous versions on one PC to match their needs. However, it is important to note that each version will need to be installed on a separate volume whether on different hard drives or on one that has been partitioned numerous times. This guide is designed to instruct users how of how dual booting can help them run these versions on their PC. This guide does not cover smartphones. 

Partitioning the Hard Drive

If you want to install various versions of Windows Operating System on your computer you can be able to do this either on a single drive, or on various drives. If you will be using different drives for this, you will need to be choosing a different boot drive every time when starting up. This can be cumbersome and in most cases since many computers have a single drive, installing on a single drive is more practical. Since every version will need to be installed on a dedicated volume, it is important to format the drive and then partition it. In this case, each partition acts as a separate volume and is treated as such.

Choose The Volume Format

When creating each partition you will need to remember that various windows Operating Systems recognize different formats i.e., FAT, FAT 32 and NTFS. Trying to install an Operating System in a partition formatted with an unrecognized format will fail as the OS will recognize it as an unknown partition. The format also affects the functionality of the OS version making various services inaccessible. For instance Windows XP must be installed in an NTFS formatted partition to be fully functional. Windows 95 can only be installed in a FAT formatted partition as it is the only one it recognizes.

Switching Between Various Versions

After you have installed the Operating Systems you need for your work, you will be accessing each whenever you want to by restarting the computer and accessing the Dual Boot menu. This menu lists all the Operating systems installed on the system; the user then selects each one as according to their intentions and preferences.

With this guide you will be able to enjoy the functionality of different Operating systems for the best computing experience.