I just brought to know about the launch of the Windows Live Essentials 2012 from the official Windows team blog. If you’re not familiar, Live Essentials is an integrated suite of applications commonly available as free for Microsoft Windows desktops. This version of the software includes Windows Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Mail, Live Writer, Messenger 2012 editions, all upgraded for Windows 8 with a set of new features. At present, it is not possible to download a standalone version of the applications mentioned above. You’ve to download the Live Essentials 2012 offline installer and select the required apps during the installation process. Another fact is that Microsoft doesn’t provide a direct link to download Live Essentials 2012 on their official page for the product, but I got the link from the Windows team blog website. Find the link at the end of this page after reading the changes in the new application.
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Google Chrome 2018 full standalone installer setup
Google has released the final version of the Google Chrome web browser for Windows, Mac and Linux. Unlike the previous builds, Chrome now have some important changes in this version that makes it faster, reliable and secure. I have been using Firefox from the last couple of years, and with the introduction of extensions I made a switch to Chrome. Google Chrome now has a market share of 64% in global browser usage map, and it is expected to improve 12-13% with the launch Chrome 10.
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SBI Life Smart Pension features, charges and return
SBI Life announced an unlit linked investment + insurance plan Smart Pension. It is the new retirement plan from the company after the change in ULIP rules introduced by the IRDA in last September. We had already informed you about SBI Life Smart Performer, which is a non-participating general ULIP plan and LIC’s Pension scheme Pension Plus. In this post, we will review the features of SBI Life Smart Pension, benefits, charges and latest NAV value.
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Fix SIM not supported in iPhone 3G and 3GS after iOS 4.2.1 firmware upgrade
If we upgrade a carrier unlocked iPhone 3G or 3G S to iOS 4.2.1 firmware or any other version it will lose its activation and become unusable. Those people who bought unlocked iPhone models will get into trouble if they upgrade to new iOS without checking for the availability of compatible jailbreak/unlock tools. The iPhone will then keep itself locked at the “No SIM card inserted” message and with a connect to iTunes screen. And another message ” The SIM card inserted in this iPhone doesn’t appear to be supported” when we connect the device to iTunes. That means you have to get the original carrier SIM card to activate the iPhone 3G or 3G S again. But you can override this using activation of hactivation tools designed for the specific iOS version. Thanks to the iPhone-dev team and other iOS hackers around the world. Now we can fix SIM not supported message in iPhone 3G and 3GS after iOS 4.2.1 firmware upgrade too.
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Unlock iPhone 3G and 3G S on iOS 4.2.1 firmware
The iPhone Dev-team has managed to provide a working unlock and jailbreak solutions for iPhone 3G and 3GS, just a week after the iOS 4.2.1 firmware releases. They first released Redsn0w 0.9.6 b4 untethered/ tethered jailbreak. And then PwnageTool 4.1.3 and Redsn0w 0.9.6 b5 unlock tools for Mac and Windows. Currently, these iOS 4.2.1 unlock works with iPhone 3G and 3G S models with baseband higher than 05.14.02. They use iPad OS 3.2.2 to upgrade the modem firmware of the target device to 06.15.00, so that it is compatible with Ultrasn0w 1.2 unlock through Cydia.
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Download iOS 4.2.1 firmware direct links
As expected, Apple today rolled out the iOS 4.2.1 firmware. The iOS 4.2 firmware is available for iPhone 4, iPhone 3G S, iPhone 3G, iPad 3G, iPad WiFi, iPod Touch 4G, iPod Touch 3G and some other devices. Among all devices, iPad is the biggest beneficiary of the iOS 4.2.1 firmware update. Apple iPad users can now enjoy multi-tasking, folders, Game Center and other iOS 4.0 features with the new firmware update. Apart from this, they will also get some new feature like AirPlay, AirPrint, etc., that are specially designed of firmware 4.2. The fourth generation Apple device’s iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4G users will be happier with the OS 4.2 announcement. Now they don’t need to spend an extra amount for buying the MobileMe phone tracking service. The new Find My iPhone feature introduced in iOS 4.2.1 firmware will do it for free.
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Tata Docomo 3G settings and APN configuration
Tata Docomo has officially launched their 3G services in India. They have become the first commercial mobile carrier in India to launch 3G. Tata Docomo’s partner NTT Docomo is the pioneer of 3G in the world. So the Docomo 3G deployment in India was pretty smooth and fast. Tata Docomo has a HSPA+ 3G network which is capable of delivering 3G speeds up-to 21mbps. Docomo 3G is currently available in selected cities of states where they have won the license. Existing Tata Docomo customers with any GPRS pack can access 3G services in their mobile, free (100MB) for the coming seven days. The 3G tariff plans and other offers will be announced after this introductory offer. With 3G, users can access high speed internet and HD video steaming in their mobile devices. They can also make high quality video and audio calls to other 3G enabled handsets. The speed of the 3G and facilities varies with the handset used and service area.
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Blackberry Playbook vs Apple iPad comparison
Research In Motion finally announced the most awaited tablet computer and iPad competitor BlackBerry Playbook. Earlier known as the BlackPad, Blackberry playbook was expected to include a tablet version of the newly announced BlackBerry OS 6.0. Instead of that, RIM moved to a new UNIX based OS platform called QNX, which was further optimized to work on tablet computers and mobile devices. The advantage of QNX is that it is a real-time operating system that provides true multi-tasking. Playbook is also the first web tablet to get a dual core mobile CPU. Here is a comparison of the software and hardware features of Blackberry Playbook with Apple iPad.
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SBI Life Smart Performer ULIP features, charges and return
More and more providers are announcing new ULIP products in India. SBI Life Smart Performer and SBI Life Unit Plus Super are two new plans launched by SBI life Insurance company. The SBI Life Smart Performer is completely redesigned ULIP product and comes under the latest IRDA regulations come into effect on this month. Thus the charges associated with SBI smart performer is smaller than the ULIP products like Unit Plus III sold until September 2010. Like in LIC Pension Plus, SBI Life Smart Performer invests the fund of the user in two plans and two fund options. SBI Life Smart Performer – Daily protect Fund provides guaranteed returns and 5% more of the NAV at 7th year of the policy term.
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LIC Pension Plus plan features, charges return and benefits
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) introduced a ULIP based investment with insurance plan called LIC Pension Plus. The new LIC Pension follows the strict rules by IRDA that come into effect from September 1 2010. LIC Pension Plus plan is designed in such a way that to accumulate wealth during a persons lifetime until pension, and let him live in a tension free life after the retirement. The minimum premium period of the policy is 10 years and maximum 40 years. At the end of the policy term, the fund value will be paid with guaranteed maturity benefits, either as a lump sum or in the form of installments. Unfortunately there is no life cover with this policy. However, in the event of any mishap during the policy term, the exiting fund value will be cashed to the relatives. The LIC Pension Plus plan assured a 4.5% yearly return as per IRDA norms.
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