Jul 4, 2018

iPhone 4 Screen Replacement and Repair DIY

iPhone 4 screen replacement

This iPhone 4 Screens Replacement Guide is originally published at OutofWarranty.com.

iPhone 4 screens replacement is a nightmare and sadly, quite very common. It happens at one point or another; your phone slips out of your hand and the ground breaks its fall, or you accidentally knock it to the ground or worse, you accidentally sit or place something heavy on your screen. Then, you pick up the phone and your worst fears are confirmed.

Especially when it is the iPhone 4 screen or any other latest line-up, you get to think of how expensive fixing the phone would be (i.e. from the insurance plan you never probably paid for to the cost of fixing the phone at an Apple store without a discount). It gets so tiring and sometimes, all you can think of settling for is getting a new iPhone instead of spending almost the same amount in getting it repaired.

How to Replace iPhone 4 Screen

Well, this is easily solved. With just a few steps and an affordable iPhone 4 screen replacement kit, your iPhone 4 screen is fixed plus you get to do all by yourself.

Remove the two-star screws at the base of the Phone

To start the iPhone 4 screen replacement you need a star screwdriver from your repair kit. Now, getting a repair kit is quite easy and with one from Unlimited Cellular, you get to spend lesser.

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Use the small star screwdriver to unscrew the star screws at the base of the phone just below the home button. Be careful not to drop the screws given that they are quite small. You could put them in a mini bowl.

Pull up the screen carefully with a Suction cup

suction cup

In the array of your repair kit, there should be a suction cup. Firmly place the suction cup at the lower half of the screen such that it sticks to it. In a case where your screen is completely shattered or broken in various places, you should cover your screen with one or two strips of clear tape. This is also quite effective in keeping your fingers free of injuries.

So, after making sure the suction cup is not stuck to the home screen but just the lower half of your screen, carefully pull up the cup to lift up the frame of the screen. When one part of the screen comes up, carefully remove the cup and place it on another part of the phone (preferably a corner). Pull that part up again.

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Jun 22, 2018

10 REASONS TO USE VRAY FOR ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING

Vray Rendering

This article is originally published at Realspace3d.com.

 Why is Vray so popular among 3D artists and why is it  Vray and Architectural Rendering work so well together? The rendering powerhouse is used to create 3D models, special effects, and graphic design. V-Ray has been the most sought-after program on the market. Although the software doesn’t retail for cheap, it has remained a popular choice for designers since its launch in 2007. This begs the question: what makes it so good?  

THE ROLE OF RENDERING MACHINES

Before we get into the skinny of the V-Ray software and its advantages, let’s go through the role of rendering machines. V-Ray rendering generates the image from a 3D model, most commonly 3ds Max.

To illustrate, imagine creating a clay sculpture. This clay sculpture acts as your 3D model. Now that you have your 3D model, you may want to share it with your coworkers right now. As you can’t bring your clay sculpture around, you take a picture with your camera. The picture of your clay sculpture is what you send to your boss or friends. The camera acts as your rendering machine.

Rendering machines and software essentially translate your model into a flat image. The latter can be printed and/or shared online—allowing you to get your ideas across. For industries that rely heavily on the software, it’s important they provide an accurate translation of their models. This is emphasized in architecture applications and design, where everything is up to scale.

V-RAY HISTORY

3D rendering software, like V-Ray, were already used in the late 90s and the early 2000s. Their applications are still the same for today: graphic design, architectural modeling, and special effects. Chaos Group, the company behind V-Ray, was a small 3D design and animation studio headquartered in Bulgaria.

In 1997, the group had to render atmospheric effects. Unsatisfied with the render plug-ins at the time, the group decided to create their own. Atmos Blender, the company’s in-house rendering engine, was created. Little did they know that would be the backbone for V-Ray, which was released to the public five years later.

Artist support was satisfactory in V-Ray’s early years for architectural rendering. However, it wasn’t until 2008 that V-Ray gained attention in artist communities. It became a software to look out for. Without missing a beat, Chaos Group released an interactive version, V-Ray RT, and the much-anticipated V-Ray Maya. The rest, as they say, is history.

V-Ray continues to be a preferred choice within professional artist circles. It has been used to create special effects in films, simulate living conditions for architectural settings, and produce hyper-realistic images.

Top 10 reasons we prefer using V-Ray for Rendering

1.) CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE

2.)   THE OPTIONS AREN’T LIMITED TO LIGHT AND MATERIALS

3.) SEAMLESS EXECUTION

4.) SYNCS ON MULTIPLE 3D MODELING PLATFORMS

5.) PERFECT FOR ANIMATING

6.) REALISTIC OUTPUTS

7.) VAST MATERIAL AND LIGHTING OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM—AMONGST OTHERS

8.) AN INVESTMENT TO LAST

9.) FASTER THAN THE REST

10.) THE COMMUNITY

Jun 18, 2018

California says coffee won't kill you after all


LOS ANGELES (AP) - California officials, having concluded coffee drinking is not a risky pastime, are proposing a regulation that will essentially tell consumers of America's favorite beverage they can drink up without fear.

The unprecedented action Friday by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to propose a regulation to clear coffee of the stigma that it could pose a toxic risk followed a review of more than 1,000 studies published this week by the World Health Organization that found inadequate evidence that coffee causes cancer.

The state agency implements a law passed by voters in 1986 that requires warnings of chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects. One of those chemicals is acrylamide, which is found in many things and is a byproduct of coffee roasting and brewing present in every cup of joe.

If the regulation is adopted, it would be a huge win for the coffee industry which faces potentially massive civil penalties after recently losing an 8-year-old lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court that could require scary warnings on all coffee packaging sold in California.

Judge Elihu Berle found that Starbucks and other coffee roasters and retailers had failed to show that benefits from drinking coffee outweighed any cancer risks. He had previously ruled the companies hadn't shown the threat from the chemical was insignificant.
The state's action rejects that ruling.

"The proposed regulation would state that drinking coffee does not pose a significant cancer risk, despite the presence of chemicals created during the roasting and brewing process that are listed under Proposition 65 as known carcinogens," the agency said in a statement. "The proposed regulation is based on extensive scientific evidence that drinking coffee has not been shown to increase the risk of cancer and may reduce the risk of some types of cancer."

Attorney Raphael Metzger, who won the court case on behalf of The Council for Education and Research on Toxics, said he was shocked the agency would move to nullify the court decision and undermine its own report more than a decade ago that drinking even small amounts of coffee resulted in a significant cancer risk.

"The takeaway is that the state is proposing a rule contrary to its own scientific conclusion. That's unprecedented and bad," Metzger said. "The whole thing stinks to high hell."
The National Coffee Association had no comment on the proposed change. In the past, the organization has said coffee has health benefits and that the lawsuit made a mockery of the state law intended to protect people from toxics.

Scientific evidence on coffee has gone back and forth over many years, but concerns have eased recently about possible dangers, with some studies finding health benefits.

Big Coffee didn't deny that acrylamide was found in the coffee, but argued it was only found at low levels and was outweighed by other benefits such as antioxidants that reduce cancer risk.

The state agency's action comes about a week after bipartisan bills were introduced in both houses of Congress to require science-based criteria for labels on food and other products. One of the sponsors, Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Oregon, alluded to the California coffee lawsuit as an example of misleading warnings.

"When we have mandatory cancer warnings on a cup of coffee, something has gone seriously wrong with the process," Schrader said in a news release. "We now have so many warnings unrelated to the actual health risk posed to consumers, that most people just ignore them."

The lawsuit against Starbucks and 90 companies was brought by the tiny nonprofit under a law that allows private citizens, advocacy groups and attorneys to sue on behalf of the state and collect a portion of civil penalties for failure to provide warnings.

The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, better known as Proposition 65, requires warning labels for about 900 chemicals known to cause cancer or birth defects.
The law has been credited with reducing cancer-causing chemicals, but it has been criticized for leading to quick settlement shakedowns and vague warnings that are often ignored.

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Jun 17, 2018

3D Rendering And Visualization Software Market Overview, Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis, Growth Opportunities and Restraint to 2022

3D Rendering And Visualization Software Market Research Report 2017 examines the market dynamics, competitive landscape and discusses major trends. The report offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual and potential market situation, and future outlook. The research includes historic data from 2012 to 2017 and forecasts until 2022.
The 3D Rendering And Visualization Software Market Report also covers the market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional breakdowns, competitive landscape, trends and strategies for this market.

3D Rendering And Visualization Software Market: Manufacturers Segment Analysis (Company and Product introduction, 3D Rendering And Visualization Software Sales Volume, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin): Autodesk, Pixar, Chaos Group, ArtVPS Ltd, Lumion, PTC, Bunkspeed, Dassault Systèmes, Maxon, SketchUp, Gatan, KeyShot

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To provide information on competitive landscape, this report includes detailed information about Product Types, Applications & profiles of 3D Rendering And Visualization Software Market key players and Regional segmentation. For each player, product details, capacity, price, cost, gross and revenue numbers are given.

3D Rendering And Visualization Software Market by Product Type Segment Analysis (Consumption Volume, Average Price, Revenue, Market Share and Trend 2013-2022): ON PREMISES, CLOUD-BASED

3D Rendering And Visualization Software Market by Application Segment Analysis (Consumption Volume and Market Share 2013-2022; Downstream Customers and Market Analysis): ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, HEALTHCARE AND LIFE SCIENCES, ACADEMIA, OTHERSs

Read Full Report at http://dailyjournalnow.com/2018/06/15/3d-rendering-and-visualization-software-market-overview-manufacturing-cost-structure-analysis-growth-opportunities-and-restraint-to-2022/

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May 21, 2018

Best VoIP Router Modem to Buy in 2018

This article is originally posted at 7 Best VoIP Router Modem to Buy in 2018.
Making high-quality Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls with a wireless broadband network provider instead of a conventional phone line requires a standard and configured modem router. However, since most conventional routers are not configured to accommodate and optimize VoIP traffics, the VoIP calls become frustrating with sloppy calls connectivity. Check out as we list the best VoIP router modem for areas with slow internet connections.
Now, the most important feature of a standard VoIP modem router is the Quality of Service (QoS) which allows for VoIP calls to be given precedence over the bandwidth. It is, therefore, to be noted that configuring modern day routers to the dual-band 802.11ac standard simply gives them an edge over conventional routers such that they are configured for high-speed internet connections using a robust Quality of Service (QoS).
While routers using Beamforming technology are capable handling calls quite easily, using a VoIP modem router is simply better for areas with slower internet connections or with many devices latching on to the internet. This is why we’ve picked out 7 Best VoIP router modems that would allow you make that VoIP call easily.

May 16, 2018

7 Best Antivirus for Android To Keep Your Phone Secure


With the numerous cyber threats out there, if you are not running any anti-malware or antivirus installments on your Android smartphones and devices, your devices are at risks of getting infected with malware and viruses that could cripple your android system. See our list below as we list the best antivirus for Android smartphone.

While one of the best ways to keep your phone out of touch with these threats is to refrain from visiting shady and unlicensed sites or links, it doesn’t keep these malicious threats away for long since they come through various channels like the ads displays and apps downloads.

With a good antivirus, these threats are eliminated and the best news is that the installation of the best antivirus for android phones is not expensive. Many of them are available in free versions perfectly capable of doing away with the encumbrances of threats and the paid versions equipped with other features such as anti-theft feature, blacklisting controls, and many other features.

While it is noted that almost $30 can be paid to cover the services of your mobile which can be quite taxing especially when there are other Android devices available for protection, it is very advisable to get the antimalware or antivirus apps from Amazon or other websites of cybersecurity companies. These deals get your services covered for just a little addition to the initial cost of securing one device.

However, with a wide range of the antivirus to choose from, making a choice might be a tad difficult, so, we’ll do our best by pointing out 7 best antivirus for android to keep your phone secure.

Best Antivirus for Android Smartphone


Bitdefender Mobile Security and Antivirus

When looking for the best antivirus for android that will protect your phone flawlessly at a steady pace, Bitdefender’s Mobile Security app offers one of the best antivirus features for Android. Most of the times, with just a tap on a link or site, our mobiles are exposed to threats.

Basically integrated with robust privacy-protection tools as well as performance impact reduction options, Bitdefender’s Mobile security app works effectively as a guard to mobiles by redirecting the destination of the link and keeping the mobiles away from potential cyber scams. This defines it as one of the best antimalware apps for androids.

Avast Antivirus 2018

Potentially accessed as one of the best antivirus for Android, Avast Antivirus offers users an interface which scans through the entire device for potential threats or forms of malware. Incorporated with anti-theft tools, blacklisting features as well as firewall and apps permission tools, users are offered wider range of protection. The good news is that its availability in a free version which offers the basic protection services to users and with a premium subscription, the additional features are basically available.

The premium version also offers an “in-app locking feature” which inculcates apps permissions tools into its feature. Therefore, the device will require a PIN before launching its apps.

Read the full article at UnlimitedCellular.com - http://blog.unlimitedcellular.com/best-antivirus-for-android/

May 9, 2018

Learn The Importance Of Graphic Designing Services

Graphic design is a major element of today's IT world. The potential and scope of growth associated with this field are really enticing, and this is the reason why more and more people are plunging into the arena of graphic design. 

However, being a graphic designer or the owner of a graphic design company is not that tough; the real challenge lies in making your business grow at an impressive speed. So, how to promote your graphic or logo design company in the market?

How to Promote Graphic Design

Logo designing is one of the important aspects of any graphic design services, hence it is important to keep this point in mind. In addition to this, the landing pages along with exposure in social media is another interesting criteria to remember. Below are some of the tips you can consider:

Facebook Page and Twitter Account

Having a Facebook page or Twitter account for your graphic design company isn't enough. In order to get the attention of your potential customers, you need to post consistently. So, use the Facebook page of your business, Twitter account, etc. to post ideas and samples of your creativity. In short, showcase your portfolio.

Talent through generic contents

Showing your talent through generic contents is also necessary. Come up with interesting graphics that carry the potential to attract the common users. In addition, make sure the contents can be shared easily. 

Business cards

Business cards will never be out of fashion, and for this reason, make sure your logo design company has got a powerful and interesting one. Nevertheless, the design has to be crisp and not too loud. A business card can prove to be an effective sales pitch. 

Postcards

Apart from the business card, postcards can also prove to be an effective tool for marketing. Getting the postcards printed is quite easy, and the effect they create in the mind of your potential customers is really powerful. Make sure you include your contact details on the postcards.

Understanding your client's business niche

Understanding your client's business niche is also essential. If the client or customer wants to hire you, it is obvious that he/she wants you to know a lot of things about the business niche. So, if you are dealing with a customer who is related to bakery business then you need to showcase some samples of logos and graphics associated with the bakery.

Promotion of a graphic design company in the web world can be a bit challenging because already there are many players in the field. Therefore, you have to be consistent and smart with your approach. This way you can generate positive results. Good luck folks!

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Image Credit to Pixabay

Feb 24, 2018

How IoT Will Change Project Management



Nowadays, it’s hard to keep up with so many technology advancements, as digital solutions for business constantly offer massive innovations. However, the corporate world wouldn’t be able to survive on the market without them because the fast pace of the technological revolution started to fundamentally change business process management. But nothing caught organizations and customers off guard like the transformational power of IoT.

What is IoT?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the new way of interacting with the world via technology. To put it simply, IoT is a unique concept which is supported by sensors, programs, hardware, etc. in order to connect every device (with an active network infrastructure) to the Internet. This includes more than mobile and laptop devices, as IoT is able to connect almost anything, from coffee makers and wearable gadgets to the individual machine parts.
According to Gartner projections, 8.4 billion connected “things” were supposed to be used worldwide this year. Which means the connections we are familiar with are slowly changing, hence, people and machines are beginning to share an unbreakable bond.

How IoT Impacts Project Management  

Although IoT usage is still in the development phase, Ericsson and Stringify expect to see 28 to 30 billion connected IoT devices by 2020. Considering these changes are doomed to arrive, let’s examine to what extent the IoT will impact current Project Management operations.

Project Collaboration

Due to interconnected systems and people, team collaboration will sense drastic changes. Though remote work is already an option many companies adopted since the Internet allows them to manage talent across the world, with IoT, the collaboration will become even easier than it is today. All of the shared data will automatically reach all team members no matter the location.

Big Data Will Become Easy to Handle  

Given that this system operates automatically, the IoT will instantly crunch big data to provide measurable analytics in real-time. In other words, project management will get a chance to rapidly make smart decisions reinforced by empirical data.
This implies that project managers will have a significant role in both IoT and team management, considering they will have to motivate and encourage employees to accept these changes. While productivity is expected rise due to a fast exchange of information, IoT projects differ from the traditional staff’s routine.

Project Timeline Lasts Longer      

Contrary to existing project timeline durations, IoT projects will not be finished so quickly. The project timeline will not be considered as complete on its implementation because there must be a plan in the case of a mechanic or other unexpected failure. Therefore, managers have to accept the role of a supporting team leader throughout various departments.

Integration of New Methods

The IoT will impact more than just the employees’ work routine, it will also make changes in the business network, database, and entire systems in use. Of course, networking will become simplified, however, companies will have to integrate new methods (aka standards) for making data from one establishment understandable to another. In summation, managers will have to be willing to incorporate new analytic standards that will enable them to transfer comprehensive data to other organizations.

Conclusion    

Changes are coming, and they are coming fast. Although IoT is yet to become part of most businesses, all paths lead toward massive IoT adoption. Meaning, in the near future, project management will experience significant changes that can support business growth, but only if prepared for IoT benefits.

Oct 11, 2017

A Complete Guide to Dummy Phones

complete guide to dummy phones

Have you always thought that real smart phones are in display of a cell phone shop? We hate to break it to you but you have been duped! Those are dummy phones most of the time. A dummy phone, or a non-working phone, is used commonly as a representation to indicate that the store have that model. More importantly, this is used to prevent theft of expensive phones.

You may have search the web and find no luck in searching info about these dummy phones. Well, fear not. This guide will delve into what's inside a dummy mobile phone, how to spot a one from a real one, some examples of realistic toy cellphones and where to find wholesale dummy cell phones.

 

What a Dummy Phone Interior Looks Like

You may think that it looks real from the outside. But, one Youtuber opened a Samsung toy phone to show what actually is inside of it in this video. Spoiler alert: don't be surprised if we find no electronics in there.

First, he removed the top case (the one with the screen) and we can see that it's just a cheap plastic that's just glued to the metal body. The Menu button can easily be detached as well. Then, he showed the back part. He opened the cover and a thin metal sheet, which represents a battery, is attached in the middle. The camera is just a lens that is fastened on to what seemed to be the receiver.

 

Comparing a Dummy iPhone to a Real iPhone

Due to lack of resources online, we refer again to this Youtube video comparing a dummy iPhone 6 to a real iPhone 5s. The Youtuber who uploaded this first unboxed the iPhone dummy and when he flipped it, we can see that there is no Apple logo on the back. He said that the dummy iPhone 6 fits more comfortably in his hand than the actual iPhone 5s. The ports and buttons are really perfect replicas of the real ones.

 

Fake vs. Real: The True Test

fake vs dummy phone

Do you want to know if a phone is a counterfeit? These are some warning signs that you should look out for:

SUBTLE APPEARANCE DIFFERENCES: You might find it hard to search for differences at first glance because the fake one's aim is to really fool you. However, a keen viewing might lead you to some obvious ones. Observe the color, location of buttons, size or spelling of the brand name. Counterfeiters are able to copy almost all the phone's details down to very small ones. Therefore, it makes it more difficult to tell if a phone is original. As much as possible, you need to view the phone in person to scrutinize it properly.

FEATURES: iPhones made from China are the best example for this. One can hardly tell the difference between an Apple-made from China-made from the outside. But, once you opened them, the features are way too different. China-made iPhone iTunes app lead to Spotify. Like, what the heck? Then, the counterfeit display is much dimmer compared to the authentic one. The point here is you need to read the specs of the phone you are targeting to buy before making that purchase.

FUNCTIONALITY: Bogus phones are occasionally made out of cheap sub-standard components. Processing speeds are much slower. Also, operating systems might have missing essentials. That's why the phone may not be compatible with affiliated software and applications.

WARRANTY: All manufacturers have a limited warranty for their products. One give away to tell if it is a fake one is when it doesn't have a policy wherein you can return a damage product. So, beware!

PRICE: This might be the biggest sign that your phone is a counterfeit. If it's a lot cheaper than the actual price, you might want to reconsider this. Remember to opt for quality rather than cheap without a guaranteed satisfaction.

 

Realistic Toy Phones Available at Unlimited Cellular

dummy phones

LG Vortex VS660 Replica Dummy Phone is available in bulk packaging. Some android phones for dummies are Samsung Omnia II I920 Replica, Samsung Galaxy Tab SCH-i800 Replica and LG Chocolate Touch VX8575. These are also available in bulk packaging. They look and weigh the same as the real phones they model. They are frequently used as kids' toys or shop displays.

 

Where to find Wholesale Dummy Cell Phones

You can find affordable wholesale options for dummy phone needs at us, Unlimited Cellular. You can always save more when you buy in bulk.

Source: blog.unlimitedcellular.com

 

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Oct 1, 2017

Bodycad Announces First Use of Its Unicompartmental Knee System in Patients

Bodycad has announced that the first personalized restoration procedures using its Unicompartmental Knee System in patients have been successfully performed.

Bodycad's revolutionary system is designed to optimize personalized restoration of the patient's unique anatomical features and kinematics. The system is based on proprietary 3D rendering of medical images of the patient's anatomy, resulting in a better fit and the potential for improved clinical results and patient satisfaction.

Bodycad’s Unicompartmental Knee System"The personalized restoration enabled me to perform the procedure in an exact manner with minimal bone resection," said Dr. Brian Hamlin, Co-Director of the Bone and Joint Center of Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, one of two orthopaedic surgeons to perform the procedure. "The reconstruction resulted in a well balanced knee with optimized tracking while avoiding overcorrection."

Bodycad uses proprietary imaging algorithms to produce a precise 3D image of the patient's knee. Its suite of Personalized Restoration Software enables a seamless integration of the image to implant process called the PREP (personalized restoration evaluation process). The efficient, rapid, and highly automated process is the only one of its kind in the world that is impeccably integrated between software and modern manufacturing such as 3D printing.

"I was involved throughout the production of the personalized restoration," said Prof. Werner Siebertof Vitos Orthopedic Clinic Kassel and incoming President of the German Orthopaedic Society, who also performed the procedure. "I provided patient imaging, consulted with a Bodycad PREP Tech on the resulting rendering, and then reviewed and approved the final design. The result was an exceptional fit for the patient."

"Everyone's anatomy is unique and that's why standardized implants have limitations," says Jean Robichaud, President and Founder of Bodycad. "These recent procedures reinforce a growing body of evidence that demonstrates the benefit of personalized restorations."

Earlier this year, the company received US and European clearance for its Unicompartmental Knee System and is working collaboratively with practitioners to offer this personalized approach to orthopaedics.

Source: newswire.ca