How to secure yourself from Hackers

Hacking isn’t as simple as Hollywood would tell you. In reality there are a lot of different ways that data can be compromised – and it’s happening all around you.

Use Stronger Passwords

The easiest way to protect yourself is to have strong passwords. Mix uppercase, lower case, numerals, and special characters. And avoid words that can be found in a dictionary, or that have a significance to you someone else could guess!

Don’t Use the Same Password Everywhere

To make matters more complicated, you need to use different passwords for different services. That way if one login is stolen it doesn’t work for a criminal everywhere.

Watch Out for Third-Party Authentication

You may have given social media services like Facebook or Twitter permission to share your credentials with other services, like Klout. Review this list, and remove anything you’re not currently using.

Your Phone is Your Biggest Risk

Think about all the data on your phone. It has access to your email and social media, contains your contacts, photos, maybe even an unencrypted list of passwords. Keep it locked down and make sure you can remotely wipe its contents if you need to.

WhatsApp Vs. Viber Vs. WeChat

Today I am going to compare the best and topmost chat application. After reading below, you will be able to decide which app is perfect for you. If personally you would ask me, than I would say my favourite one is VIBER. Now lets compare

For most of us, we have forgone the use of SMS and calls and have depended instead on messaging apps for most of our communication needs. All messaging apps are not created equal. Some are better than others, but the question is which is the best?
We’re here to help you answer that by comparing what we feel are the 3 best messaging apps (so far) out there: WhatsApp, Viber and WeChat. In this showdown, we will be looking at these apps in 5 categories, listed below in no particular order.

1. Supported Platforms & OS

Let’s first take a look at the platforms, mobile OS and devices each app supports.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp is supported on the iPhone on iOS 4.3 and above, and Android phones 2.1 and above. However, you cannot download it on the iPod, any tablet of any OS or on jailbroken or unlocked iPhones (or maybe you can but it won’t be optimized for it).
WhatsApp also works on Blackberry OS 4.6 and above, Windows Phone 7.5 and above and a wide range of Nokia S40 and S60 phones. However, it is found lacking in the desktop support department.

WhatsApp is a paid app, going for a one-off $0.99 for iOS, while on other phones, it is free for a year and will cost $0.99 per year of subsequent use.
Supported Platforms: iOS | Android | Windows Phone | BlackBerry | Nokia S40 | Nokia Symbian

Viber

Viber is supported above iOS 4.3, Android OS 2.0, Windows Phone 7, as well as on Blackberry OS5 and OS7, Nokia S-40 and S-60. Viber also works on Bada and has recently been made available for desktops (Mac OS 10.7 and above, Windows) via Viber Desktop. This means that you can make a call to friend who has Viber on their computer.

Viber is a free app with no ads so if you are allergic to ads, you are going to love Viber.
Supported Platforms: iOS | Android | Windows Phone | BlackBerry | Nokia | Bada | Windows | Mac

WeChat

WeChat is supported above iOS 4.3, Android OS 2.0, Blackberry OS 5.0, Windows Phone 7.5 and until recently Nokia S40 (beta). To add to that the Web Chat feature lets you chat with a friend on the desktop browser; linking is done with your device via QR Codes.

Web Chat also lets you send files to your device and there is a handy browser plugin called Web Grab that lets you shake webpages from your desktop browser into your phone.
Like Viber, WeChat is also a free app.
Supported Platforms: iOS | Android | Windows Phone | BlackBerry | Nokia | Web WeChat

Conclusion

All 3 messaging apps are supported on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Nokia. However, WeChat has a web app which allows you to send WeChat messages from your browser. Viber also offers cross-platform desktop solutions for both Windows and Mac letting you not only text friends on smartphones but also make calls to them.
We would say Viber is a few steps ahead of WhatsApp and WeChat, in terms of supported platforms.

2. Messaging & Communicating features

Now we’ll take a look into each app and what they have to offer.

WhatsApp

With the use of an Internet connection you can send text, photos, video clips, your location data (that opens up on Google Maps), audio clips as well as a friend’s contact to another friend via WhatsApp. It does not however support voice calls.

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WhatsApp also allows group chat (max: 30) and the use of a massive pile of Emoji.

Viber

Viber has voice calls using 3G or Wi-Fi on top of being able to send text, photos, videos and location data. With the recent update of Viber Desktop, you can even make calls to a friend on a desktop.
To have Viber work on your desktop you need to first have Viber on your smartphone. Once it is set up, you can even swap an ongoing Viber call on your smartphone to the desktop and back, seamlessly.

Its built-in custom emoticons and stickers (larger versions of emoticons) are something extra for users who prefer using images while chatting. Group chat is supported for up to 39 people.

WeChat

Apart from sending text, pictures, videos, audio clips, location data and contact details, WeChat also supports Video Calls, and also Live Chat where you can communicate with a friend in a walkie-talkie fashion. WeChat is also the only app with a few social add-ons that let you make new friends randomly.

Look Around lets you make friends with people by proximity. Shake is the roulette style of engaging with a random stranger and if you aren’t big on talking, just use Drift Bottle to cast messages into the open sea in WeChat for others to read. If you don’t want to use these social add-ons you can disable them under Settings > Feature.
Group chats can be initiated via QR codes which you can email up to 40 friends to join in and chat. And it also comes with built-in stickers and custom emoticons for you to use.

Conclusion

All 3 apps allow you to send text, photos, videos and location data – ‘basic functions’ as it is also found in other messaging apps. You certainly can have more fun on WeChat as it comes with a wide variety of communication and social features built to expand your networking circles.
Viber and WeChat also support voice calls if you want to make free calls with your friends or family members, however, if you just want to contact your friends via text messaging, WhatsApp will suffice.

3. Privacy & Security

These apps use the contact list on your device to determine which of your contacts are already using the app so you can begin chatting with them. Here’s how they work.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp requires a valid phone number to register for the service. When it is registered on your device, WhatsApp will scan your device’s contact list to determine who are already on WhatsApp. You can send messages to WhatsApp friends without any sort of ‘contact approval’.
This also means, whoever has your number can also WhatsApp you but you can block them by going to Settings > Chat Settings > Blocked. This will ensure that you do not receive messages from them. Others can also see when you’re online or the last time you used the app, but you can turn this feature off under Settings > Chat Settings > Advanced.

The 2 green ticks in a personal (not group) conversation determines if your messages have been delivered to them, but you have no way of knowing if they have read your message or not.

WhatsApp only works on one number and one device although there is an option to re-register a new phone number to your existing WhatsApp account. WhatsApp encrypts your messages as you send it so it is harder for the message to be intercepted by a third party.

Viber

Like WhatsApp, you’ll need a mobile number to validate Viber; the access code is sent via SMS. Viber instantly integrates with your own contact list on your device so you can message them via the app. People with your contact number can see if you’re currently online, or the last time you opened up Viber. You can turn this off under More > Settings > Online Status but note that doing this means you can’t see their online status too.
Viber uses Google Analytics to track information like IP Address data storage and maintenance services (among others) of its users. If you don’t like this, you can turn it off at More > Settings > Collect Data.

WeChat

Like the former two, WeChat also requires a mobile number and will notify other users that you are on WeChat. It will then scan your contact list but in order to begin chatting with people, you’re required to send them a contact request by tapping the Add Contact button. They’ll then have to approve your request before you can start chatting.
When you use WeChat’s social add-ons, WeChat users who are not on your contact list cannot see your phone number. If you don’t like to share your phone number but want to chat with these users, you can use a WeChat ID or QR Name Card to mask your identity.
There are many privacy options for Friend Verification, Block List, Moments Feed and more. You can change all of these under Settings > Privacy to ensure your information is safe.

Conclusion

Although you can turn off Google Analytics on Viber, it poses a privacy issue for those who don’t know about this default data collection mode (but now you do).
WeChat offers a lot of social features but provides privacy settings to disable them, and the requirement of adding a contact means random people cannot message you. But if you purely want a messaging app just to contact the friends you already have on your Contact list, for free, then stick with WhatsApp.

4. Backup Options

Before you commit to using a primary messaging app, you should think about the backup options available on each app to keep your precious messages.

WhatsApp

The backup process on WhatsApp is different on each device but essentially the chat history is saved on the device on a daily basis for Android, Windows Phone and Nokia. To transfer all your chat history to another device (imagine that you got a new phone) on the same OS, you can manually backup your chat history before transferring it to your second, newer device.
For the iPhone and Blackberry you can opt to email your conversation to yourself to store as a makeshift chat history. This also works on the Windows Phone.

Viber

Viber has a simple backup feature where it will compile each conversation you have into separate .CSV files. It will then zip all these conversations and attach it onto an email which you can send out (to yourself).

However, only text is backed up, all your audio and video clips aren’t. This is good for storing your messages on your computer but doesn’t allow you to restore it to a different device.

WeChat

WeChat has the best backup options that easily allows you to transfer your chat history to another device. It allows you to select the conversation history you want to save to their server for 7 days. You can set a password to back it up. Once you’re logged into another device, you can tap on ‘Restore’ to get all your messages back. There is no option to export your chat history though.

Conclusion

It boils down to your needs, if you find yourself changing devices a lot then WeChat gives you the option to easily do that without losing any chat history. Viber keeps it simple by backing up only text (no media) and if you are opting for WhatsApp, we suggest you have a look at their FAQ page for more backup instructions for your OS and device.

5. Popularity Counts

It would appear that WeChat has the most functionality and features to offer among the three while Viber has more support on more platforms, leaving WhatsApp as only a basic messaging app that works for smartphones (and one you have to pay to continue using).
But ask around and it’s probably that more of your friends are using WhatsApp rather than WeChat or Viber.
WhatsApp had the advantage as it was released earlier than the other two apps, hitting the smartphones in September 2011, while Viber was released in Dec 2012 as a direct competitor to Skype. Both reported having 200 million users in April and May of this year. In comparison, WeChat may have 400 million registered users but only around 50 million of them are outside of China.

Which Is Right For you?

If you want to meet new people for business or leisure, then WeChat is definitely for you. It is almost like a standalone social network app which allows you to connect with people outside of your contact list and is enjoyed by many teenagers. It’s Hold to Talk feature is also gaining popularity as some people like to communicate by talking instead of the slower text messaging.
You would like Viber if you’re constantly working on a Windows or Mac computer as you can quickly send messages to friends on smartphones, without having to pick up your mobile device. It’s also great for business purposes with its ability of high quality voice calls.
However, WhatsApp is still the app to have mainly because most people have this "old" app. But due to its limited functionalities and it being a paid app, you may need to find alternative methods to contact your friends. What good is a messaging app if you paid to use it but your friends don’t want to? It’s always good to install a free alternative just to keep close contact with buddies.

Conclusion

As a conclusion, these 3 apps are amazing tools for communication offering more than a regular SMS service, without the need to pay for sending messages. However, these messaging apps may face competition from the rise of Facebook Messenger, Hangouts (formerly known as Google Talk) and Skype which could possibly replace these apps later on.
Would you want us to pit FB Messenger, Hangouts vs Skype? And which messaging app are you on? Let us know in the comments.

Recap: Comparison Table

Here’s a quick recap neatly packed for your reference:

	WhatsApp	Viber	WeChat
Supported OS	iOS Android Windows Phone BlackBerry Nokia S40 Symbian	iOS Android Windows Phone BlackBerry Bada Nokia	iOS Android Windows Phone BlackBerry Nokia S40
Price	$0.99 (iOS) $0.99/year for other devices	FREE	FREE
Communication Features	send text, photos & videos location data audio clips contact details	send text, photos & videos location data make voice calls	send text, photos & videos location data audio clips contact details make video calls Live Chat (Walkie-talkie)
Desktop Compatibility	—	Mac & Windows desktop app Text & video calls	Supports Web Chat with desktop browser Transfer files to device
Social Add-Ons	—	—	Moments Feed, Look Around, Shake, Drift Bottle
Emoticons	Standard Emoji keyboard	Custom emoticons, Stickers	Custom emoticons, Stickers
Group Chat	30 Participants	39 Participants	40 Participants
Backup Options	Manual backup and restore only for Android, BlackBerry and Nokia	Basic text backup attached to email	Easy backup and restore, cross-platform
Reported Users	200 million active users	200 million registered users	195 million active users
Customer ratings on Apple App Store (May 2013)	99k ratings, 4.5 star average	76k ratings, 4.5 star average	11k ratings, 4.5 star average

WiFi File Explorer PRO 1.8.0 apk [FULL]

WiFi Manager Premium app apk 1.8.0 android free download

Includes two home screen widgets: one displays detailed connection info, the other lets you switch among your favorite networks with a single tap.


New and improved:
• Better graphics, including a dark color theme;
• Assign your own descriptions and icons to individual WiFi networks - never forget what that "XYZ1234" network is;
• Switch among your favorite networks with a single tap by using the WiFi Network Switcher widget. It will even enable WiFi if needed.
• Automatic switching between fixed and dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses (Android Settings can't do this);
• Still there - support for tablets in landscape mode.

What's in this version:
*** Crashes after updating? Uninstall / reinstall often helps.
Fixed compatibility of the one-tap switcher widget with Android 4.1-4.2
Added Portuguese-Brazilian translation.

Note: Enabled premium functions.
These features are: advanced per-network options (desciption, icon, IP address) and the one-tap network widget.
All the other - essential - features are free: the black widget with detailed connection info (both sizes), scanning and connecting to networks, the network list view, the network signal radar.

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Multi Window and Ripple Lock Screen for Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 Jelly Bean(4.1.2)

Samsung recently rolled out the JellyBean 4.1.2 update for Galaxy S2. The S2 users, including myself were eagerly awaiting this upgrade, and the cellphone giant Samsung did not disappoint. The JB for S2 breathes in a new life in the phone with the new Nature UX interface, Google Now, and many other exciting things added to the already feature filled Samsung flagship device Galaxy S2.

All said and done, there was still a major update that the S2 users were looking forward to....the much famed 'Multi-Window' feature, as in Galaxy S3 and Note2. This was not included in the JB update for S2, which for me was a let down!!

I tried to search for methods to get multi window for my phone....did so much things in that process that at one time, my phone refused to boot back!!
But then I found out these two methods....

• 'Installing Mods for the Stock JB firmware'(This method is for the Stock JellyBean)
• Using Deodexed XWLS8 ROM and applying the MODs on it

 by virtue of which I installed Multi window on S2 successfully....and it is running great!!

There are other methods too, but for that, you need a custom ROM(deodexed XXLSJ).

In this post I would share both these methods of installing the Mods for Galaxy S2 for Multi Window and Ripple Lock Screen.
This process requires the following things in place:

• It was tried and tested only for the International version of galaxy S2(GT-i9100), running XWLS8 Jelly Bean 4.1.2. I'm not sure about the rest of the versions
• The Galaxy S2 must be Rooted
• You must have the Clockwork Recover Mod (CWM) installed (You can download the CWM form: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager)
• Take a NANDROID backup of your phone, just in case some unexpected problem arises
• Ensure that the phone has atleast 85% battery charge

As usual, comes the disclaimer:
The instructions provided in this guide are meant for reference purpose only. I will not be held liable if the device is damaged during the installation. Users must proceed at their own risk.

Though I have given two methods to get Multi Window for Galaxy SII, I personally prefer Method 2.

Method 1: 'Installing Mods for the Stock JB firmware'

Files Required:
Alliance Mods for Galaxy S2

Step 1: Download the Mods from MultiWindowMods
Step 2: Place the downloaded file in your Sdcard.
Step 3: Now, reboot into Recovery mode. To do this, Power off your phone, and then press the
Volume Up+ Home+ Power button simultaneously.
Step 4: Now, once you are in Clockwork recovery, select 'Install from Zip' option
Step 5: Now, select the file that we downloaded in step 1
The features will now be installed
Step 6: Now, go back and select Reboot
Step 7: Your phone will now reboot

And, its done!! You will now be graced with a Ripple Lock screen. You now need to enable the Multi Window option from the Display Section and you are all set to boast of a Multi Window!!
Also, a section called Alliance Control will be added to the Settings, wherein you can customize the lock screen and other features. Take care not to select the Alliance OTA option as it may mess up your phone.

Snapshots from Method 1

Method 2: Using Deodexed XWLS8 ROM and applying Multi Window Mods

Files Required:
Deodexed XWLS8 ROM
Multi Window Mods

Step 1: Download the Deodexed XWLS8 ROM from DeodexedXWLS8
Step 2: Place the downloaded zip file in sdcard
Step 3: Reboot into Clockwork Recovery Mode
Step 4: Select install from zip, & then select the zip folder downloaded in Step 1
            The deodexed ROM will now be flashed
Step 5: Once done, reboot the phone....you would be graced with the Ripple Lock Screen
Step 6: Download the Multi Window Mod from Multi_Window_Mods
Step 7: Place the zip file in sdcard and again Reboot into Clockwork recovery mode
Step 8: Select install from zip, and select the zip file for mods downloaded in Step 6
Step 9: The Mods will now be installed
Step 10: Once done, reboot the phone

Thats it!! Select the Multi Window option from Settings ->Display section and you are all ready to start enjoying the magic of Multi Window!!

I preferred Method 2 over 1 for the simple reason, as I now have a deodexed ROM, which gives me greater freedom to play around with my phone, and I don't need to worry about the Alliance Mods!!

Snapshots from Method 2:

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Increase More Traffic To Your Website

The world of internet has embarked as a great boon for small and medium size business groups to deliver sales and brand building activities. The marketing you carry through internet is generally a cost effective option which can give better results than the traditional way of marketing. You will find the internet marketing focusing on two objectives. First is getting a tangible amount of traffic for your website and secondly, strengthening your brand value in the market. These goals also applies to the traditional ways of marketing, however, with internet as an option the result you expect is more than any other method. The following are the methods and ways of increasing your internet visibility which eventually increases your client base.

Building the traffic :

There is no use of having a website with no visitor over it. It’s important that you are being searched and found out by people or prospective customer over the internet. Luckily you have a number of cost effective ways of making your presence felt over the internet. This can be achieved by a method called search engine marketing. Consumers generally type relevant keywords to find their products they are looking for. So if you are listed on the top in the search engines results you are likely to be called upon for the product or service the customers are looking for.

You can reach your customers looking at the customer’s interest, so when they are typing any keyword, they generally are looking to have them. So you do this through proper search engine optimization, you optimize your web design, your navigation part and the content you put over your net. This makes you more visible over the search engines results and thus gives better probability to contact by your prospective customer.

Build excellent customers relation through e- mail marketing :

This is a cost effective way of connecting to your customers. Building a good database of your client with their e mail addresses and other contact details is a must for any business. But if you seek a from your WSI Internet consultant, they have a better way of carrying your e mail marketing as per the customer classification you choose and require. You will get custom made messages for different categories of customers. Make sure you you’re your customers with newsletter, announcements and promotions, this will enable you to have a good relation with your clients.

Building your brand in a budget friendly method :

In addition to earn the traffic for your website; internet marketing can also help you in building your brand in the market. Though the branding exercise is a costly affair and was carried out by big shots. However, with internet marketing even small businesses too are able to build their brands. By using the Internet tools effectively, they can appear to be of same level as the big brands appear. So through the effective use of search engines, link building and sharing, banners propelled a number of number of users their clients.

Final word :

Using internet marketing tools can be simple and cost effective method and prove worthy in bringing prospective customers at your website. All you need to have is a competent way of doing these activities on a regular basis and what you expect next is prospective clients at your door.