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How to Shutdown PC/Laptop remotely from your Smartphone

How to Shutdown PC/Laptop remotely from your Smartphone

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For smartphone and PC users, we are here with a cool trick for how to remotely shutdown PC from anywhere with the smartphone. Today smartphones are extraordinarily smart that it can be used for many purposes. Till now we had discussed many cool tricks for smartphones and again we are here with a cool method to shut down your Windows PC using a phone. Yes, it is possible and you can implement this and remotely shut down your PC with your mobile from anywhere by just sending a shutdown request to your computer over the internet. So have a look at the complete guide below. The method is based on a cool Windows program that is essentially designed to schedule shutdown on your PC, you can also call it remote shutdown program. You need to follow some easy steps to shut down your PC using ...
How to Manually configure 3G Dongles/Datacard internet – APN settings for Android Tablet

How to Manually configure 3G Dongles/Datacard internet – APN settings for Android Tablet

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Previously we covered about how to connect supported 3G Dongles in any kind of tablets (Android based- BSNL Penta, HCL Me, Karbonn Smart tab, Micromax funbook, Swipe tab, Zync tab, Samsung galaxy tab and others) by using OTG cable. Most of multiSIM or locked or unlocked 3G Dongle and Data cards are capable to use as Plug and Play.What is Plug &play?In simple word, Most of the PC or Laptop running in Windows Xp, Windows Vista, 7 or Windows 8 is supported plug and play type of 3G Dongles (the driver and dialer software installing after plugin 3G Dongle or Data card via USB port).How to edit 3G Dongles or Data card internet APN (Access Point Names) settings on tabletIf your dongle supports plug and play with tablet then check out whether datacard connected to tablet properly (Blinking g...
[ANDROID] How To Extend The WhatsApp License for Free

[ANDROID] How To Extend The WhatsApp License for Free

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I’ve been using Whatsapp application for my android phone for almost 1 year, and usually they will limit the license only for one year only and charge $1. This is very cheap i know but the problem is the payment is using credit card, I assume many of you (read : youngster) don't have one, so here we go on How To Extend The WhatsApp License for Free : Steps : Login to Whatsapp and go to Whatsapp >Settings> Account Info Find your expiration date then click “Purchase Online” button, a new windows will appears. In the payment page, choose Google Checkout and finish your purchase In the credit card column you don't need to enter anything, just enter the month and year of credit card expiration date (make it make sense!) Follow the instructions When you need to enter PIN, ent...
How to use Front Camera as Light Sensor

How to use Front Camera as Light Sensor

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Don't have light/ambient sensor in your android phone, well don't worry I am here with a solution. Install by Lux Auto Brightness (paid application) and use your front camera instead of light sensor to adjust light automatically as required. Here is how to do this: go to Lux settings click on Sample Collection click on Light reading modes select Camera instead of Light sensor select Front camera (it's obvious that its better than rear camera for this purpose) Now, from main screen of settings, click on Modify Linked Samples from top, click on Luma (this app uses Lux for sensor readings and Luma for camera readings) then you can see app reads ambient light value from camera and displays at top. Now the app should do its job, but you may want to check other settings to match your ...
How to Install Whatsapp On Tablets

How to Install Whatsapp On Tablets

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Good Morning Friends, Just thought I'd share what I've found about installing WhatsApp on Tablets without sim support. Use this version, WhatsApp version 2.8.4776 1. Install WhatsApp, once installed, close the app without running it. 2. Install AppGuard (Appguard apk: SRT AppGuard (don't worry about the German, the app is in English. This also can be DL using your N7, but you'll have to click and hold the "Download der appguard.apk" and Save link as.)) - Start up open/run appguard. - Select "Secure a new app" - Select "Whatsapp" - Appguard will take you through 3-steps: Scan and secure application Uninstall existing application Install secured application Once the process is completed, within Appguard, you'll need to change Whatsapp Permissions by removing the setting f...
How to Get WhatsApp Messenger Work On Blackberry

How to Get WhatsApp Messenger Work On Blackberry

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To fix the problem go into Settings > Options > Advanced Options and select 'Applications' menu. Choose WhatsApp and select Edit Permissions:                                          Set WhatsApp Permissions to Allow and Save: After saving new permissions, reboot your BlackBerry by removing battery from the deviceIf you are still having problems performing the above steps, go to Options -> Security Options -> Firewall, and select Reset Firewall from the menu. Be sure to Save and reboot your BlackBerry by removing battery from it for 30 seconds.
Receive SMS alerts for Emails [Gmail]

Receive SMS alerts for Emails [Gmail]

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Have you ever thought of how easy life would be if you could have SMS mail alerts for specific emails from your Gmail,Yahoo and other accounts over your mobile. Well if your answer is yes, I am here with a solution  to it which will make your wish come true :). Just follow the below steps as mentioned - Logon to your way2sms account click on Mail Alerts & then click copy your Way2SMS Email ID. (example - abc@way2sms.com). Now login to your Gmail account click on settings & then click on 'FORWARDING/POP/IMAP' option Select 'Forward a copy of incoming mail to" option & Enter your Way2SMS Email ID abc@way2sms.com there.   Gmail sends a verification code to abc@way2sms.com. Check your Gmail confirmation code from adjacent Inbox t...
How To Backup apps as .apk files from Android Phone

How To Backup apps as .apk files from Android Phone

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Sometimes you need to send your installed android apps or games to your friends. But unless you have the installation apk file, you won’t be able to send them directly. One way to overcome this problem is to extract apk from the installed apps and send it via Bluetooth or some other ways. Here, I'll share two methods which are found easier to extract apk files from android apps which are downloaded from android market. Method 1 - using ASTRO file manager. you can download ASTRO file manager from android market. To extract apk: Open ASTRO file manager. Touch the menu button and click tools, then select Application Manager/Backup    Choose the applications and click backup. The extracted apk will be stored in SDcard/ backups/apps  You can do the same using ES f...
Manage Your Android Phone From PC Using AirDroid

Manage Your Android Phone From PC Using AirDroid

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When it comes to control your android device from your PC, Airdroid android application comes to help you. I just experienced this awesome free application and what more to say, its cool application. The main advantage of Airdroid is that it uses WiFi connectivity of your android phone to completely take control of your device from PC. You can read messages, hear music that stored on phone on computer, view contacts, check call details, check phone status, transfer files from memory card to pc at higher speeds, moreover it’s your phone inside the pc. Another advantage of using Airdroid over Samsung kies is that the speed of file transfer and getting connected between your phone and PC is quick in this wireless application. In old PC's kies will take years to load and it slows down the c...