U.S. Galaxy S3 to Receive Android 4.1 in Next Months

Updates Already Available in European Countries......

Samsung has announced that Galaxy S3 owners in the United States will receive the latest Android update, 4.1 Jelly Bean, in next coming months.

The specific launch dates of the update's availability will be unveiled by each of the device's carrier including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular.

Samsung has already released the Android 4.1 update for its smartphone in several regions, including the likes of France, Spain, Romania, Austria, Sweden, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Poland.

When Jelly Bean launches in the U.S., S3 owners can either download Android 4.1 via the air or through Samsung's Kies software that downloads the update to a computer, followed by a synchronization with the device. Either way, each carrier will announce its own update method.

In addition to Jelly Bean, the update will also deliver new features to Samsung's TouchWiz interface, as well as enhancements being applied to the smartphone's camera. You'll be able to apply several filters to still and video shots, utilize a low-light mode and combine separate video clips.

Jelly Bean also introduces different keyboard options such as the Swype keyboard, as well as the ability to allow users to block both incoming calls and alerts for a specific period of time.

iPhone Responsible for 43% of Smartphone Web Traffic

Online advertising network Chitika has found that nearly half of all web traffic stemming from smartphones is generated by the iPhone.

The iPhone 5 itself is responsible for 3 percent of the total smartphone usage, while older versions of the device make around 43 percent. Samsung devices, meanwhile, make up for 17 percent of traffic, with the Galaxy S3 generating 2 percent of total smartphone web usage.

Chitika said both the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 surpass the web traffic generated from all BlackBerry users, which equals around 2 percent. Windows Phone users are responsible for 1 percent of total online usage.

The firm had recently found that in terms of web traffic between the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3, "millions of mobile ad impressions" originated from the former. The iPhone 5 was responsible for 56 percent of traffic, while Samsung's flagship device claimed 44 percent of total impressions.


The breakdown from Chitika in terms of web traffic share by smartphones is as follows:

iPhone 5: 3 percent

Other iPhones: 43 percent

Samsung Galaxy S3: 2 percent

Other Samsung phones: 15 percent

Non-Samsung Android smartphones: 34 percent

BlackBerry: 2 percent

Windows Phone: 1 percent

hotmail changes his environment for users

Microsoft’s focus in the new Hotmail is to enable users to be able to take advantage of all features no matter whether you’re on your home PC, using a laptop on the move or even in a tablet. This means that you can access Windows Live Messenger through Hotmail, even if the Windows Live Messenger software isn’t installed on the PC you are using. You will also be able to edit Microsoft Office documents within Hotmail, again without having to have the relevant software installed.

The integrated cloud services offer people a chance to review documents in the cloud, before deciding whether to download them. Collaborative work is made easier as users can view, share and edit Office documents in the cloud. Microsoft Hotmail will have similar looks as Microsoft Outlook.

PTCL online games tourney gets massive response...

PTCL has recently held a major online gaming tournament “PTCL Gamers’ League” in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, in which the country’s youth participated with much enthusiasm.


Purpose of this event was to promote Broadband Internet gaming in Pakistan, and engage the nation’s youth in community-based creative online activities.


The tournament was based on the famous multiplayer game “Counter Strike 1.6”. Each city had 16 teams comprising five players. The winning team was awarded a prize money of Rs 50,000, while the runner-up teams were awarded Rs 20,000 each.


According to results, In Karachi, Team Dx took the first prize while Team Incredible was the runner-up. In Lahore, Team U5 took the first prize while Team Clan 300 stood second. In Islamabad, Team Xtremers and Team Anarchy were the winners and runner-up, respectively.


Prizes were distributed to winning teams at the ceremonies held in the three major cities. GM Consumer Sales South, Sajid Shabbir Mangrio gave away prizes in Karachi; and GM Consumer Sales Central, Awais Javed gave prizes in Lahore; and GM IPTV & VAS Yasir Mansoor gave the top prizes in Islamabad.


“As the largest integrated telecommunications company of Pakistan, PTCL Broadband Pakistan has provided customers with reliable and affordable Broadband Internet service,” said GM IPTV & VAS, Yasir Manzoor.

Tip to keep your Computer/Laptop Cool.........

Which parts generate heat?1. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the part that gives off the most heat, and the cooling system for CPUs is quite critical for stable performance. Nowadays, the CPU is running at a high speed, and a poor cooling system could burn the CPU if you keep your computer running tasks for a long time.
2. The graphics card is another part that generates an enormous amount of heat. At the beginning, the graphics card does not radiate too much heat and the cooling is easy to address. With the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) becoming more and more powerful, the graphics card generates more heat and makes it another major heat producer following the CPU. In addition to CPU and graphics card, the RAM, hard disk and battery are also heat producers within the computer, but when compared with CPU and graphics card, they generate less heat.
What are the Solutions?..........
Ans. 
For Laptops:
In today’s market, the most popular cooling system for laptops is passive cooling techniques, such as radiation plates and fans. Thus, if your laptop is suffering from overheating, the most convenient and efficient way to cool it down is to purchase a cooling pad.
CPU of Desktop:
If the CPU of your desktop is overheating, it may be caused by problematic fans or the silica gel. Replace the fans or the silica gel and you should see a decrease in temperature.
Graphics card of desktop:
The widely found problem with the graphic card overheating is the fan. If you replace the old fan with a new one, you will surely resolve the overheating problem. Dust can also cause high temperatures for graphics card; you can try cleaning it and see whether it works or not.
Other parts:
If the hard disks and motherboard are overheating, this is probably because the space within the mainframe is full of lines and wirings, making it difficult for air to flow inside. Put the mainframe in a place where there is low temperature and good air flow, and you will observe a fall in temperature.

Why would you need an IT support company?...

It’s a fact that as your company grows you need to improve your administration department, your sales, your workers and the way you communicate with each other. In this modern era we use technology to effectively communicate with each other and help clients faster with their queries, which in the end means more money.
Benefits of IT
Save time and money

When you hire an IT support company you are ensuring the smooth running of your company by supplying it with professional IT gurus. When Taimur in accounting needs to work on his computer but it simply won’t co-operate, he would get frustrated, wiggle a few wires, Google for a few answers and eventually waste at least a few hours in solving the problem. With an IT company at your disposal you will be able to pick up the phone and tell them you have a problem with your computer. If they can’t help you over the phone they send someone over to fix the problem. In a matter of a few minutes Taimur’s computer will be fixed and he will be able to work on your companies numbers. Time is certainly money and you aren’t paying Taimur to figure out his computers problem, you’re paying him to deliver a service.

Satisfying the customer
When your customer calls in with a query and Maya keeps telling them “sorry sir the computer is slow” or “Oh no, it’s freezing on me again” you will most likely have customers getting aggravated because they cannot get decent service. If your computer and networking system is running smoothly you will be able to give your clients fast answers and give them a great service they will be telling their friends about. Running a smooth ship means more business and happy customers.

Future plans
As your company grows your IT support company will be able to tell you exactly what you need. They will be able to advise you on how you should be routing your networking system, what kind of software you need, upgrades to new hardware and service packages you should buy for your internet services.


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Tips for Computer Additional Security........

Tips for Computer Additional Security
Everything from our social security numbers, bank account numbers, addresses, and login information is either stored on or sent through our computers every day. If you have adequate protection, Online transactions can be a relatively safe way to do business. It’s important to take the following tips into consideration before entering any private information into your computer.Never Skip the Virus Protection

If you’re like many, you haven’t bothered with virus protection since the factory installed free-trial ran out on your computer. If this is the case, you are in real danger. Viruses are pieces of code that can not only ruin your computer, but snatch your private information without you even knowing. A good virus protection program will routinely scan your computer for threats, deleting or quarantining anything that is a risk to your internet safety. They will alert you when you go to a website that is not trusted or open an email that contains corrupt information.
While viruses can be avoided by simply downloading a program to do all the work for you, avoiding a phishing scam actually takes some attention to detail on your part. "Phishing scams are a type of deception people use to gain access to your personal information". Things to look out for are emails or websites claiming to be official, trusted sites that require you to enter your account or log-in information. Always double check website addresses and details on webpages to ensure that you are on a trusted site.Password Safety
While it’s easy to assume that no one would ever guess your password is your birthday backwards, don’t fool yourself. There are people who are skilled at getting into your head and knowing what likely password combinations you use. Make sure your password is something completely random. Your birthday, pet’s name, or addresses are bad ideas. Use a complicated combination of letters and numbers, and change passwords frequently.Stay Behind a Firewall
A firewall forms a protective barrier between your computer and the outside world. They single-handedly keep people from gaining access to your computer while you’re connected to the internet. Just because you don’t know how to access somebody else’s computer through their internet connection, doesn’t mean there aren’t thousands of people out there who do. Stay protected!
Use Your Common Sense
Just like kids are told not to answer the door unless they know who it is, never open emails with attachments unless you know who it’s from. There is likely no reason that an unknown person should be sending you something to download anyway. If they do, chances are, it’s a virus. Once you open the attachment, it downloads. Even if it appears to be from a known source, be suspicious.
Protecting your computer is equal to protecting yourself. Don’t allow an internet predator to take advantage of your weaknesses. If you take the proper precautions, follow these steps, and use common sense, there’s no reason why you can’t safely surf the web to your heart’s desire.