Top 4 Data Recovery Softwares

Best Softwares to Retrieve Accidentally Deleted Files

We looked at four data recovery tools this month, but before diving into the software reviews, it’s important to note that no consumer-level tool can retrieve files from a drive that is physically damaged. You’ll need to call in the pros for that, as it requires special hardware and may not work no matter what is tried. We also should note that we created a folder full of different files that were deleted and emptied from the Recycle Bin before testing each program. The software we tested varied in the number of files it recovered, but they all retrieved our test files just fine.

Buying Tip:
Only use a data recovery product that has deep scan technology. This recovers all deleted files that haven’t been overwritten, even if they no longer have their names attached. Just be aware that running a deep scan on a drive with a lot of storage capacity may take hours depending on how fast the drive and your computer are.
Good data recovery software often finds thousands of deleted files, so having plenty of options to sift through them is also good. The ability to sort files by the last time they were accessed can save a lot of time, because often, you’re searching for things deleted recently. Sorting files by size is also handy, as many deleted files are tiny things leftover from Web browsing.
Being able to drop those to the bottom of the list is convenient.

CBL Pro-V 

CBL Pro-V is a powerful data recovery tool; scans take longer than is typical but are extremely thorough.
CBL PRO-V did an outstanding job of finding and recovering deleted files on all the drives we tested it on, and it is a great choice for experts who don’t need a lot of hand-holding or a slick interface.
Cost: $119.99
Company: CBL Data Recovery Technologies
Contact: (800) 551-3917
www.cbldatarecovery.com
Windows 95/ 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Filerecovery Professional 2011

This software has a straight-forward interface and lets you easily switch to a thumbnail view, which is perfect for recovering images or PDF files.
As with other commercial options, we recommend you try a free program first, but Filerecovery 2011 is a thorough and relatively simple option if you need more power than free options provide.
Cost: $99.95 for one-year
LC Technology
Contact: (866) 603-2195
www.lc-tech.com
Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/7

Pandora Recovery

Quick and deep scan options give you flexibility when you search for deleted files.
As long as you pay close attention during installation so software you don’t want is not installed, Pandora Recovery is a fast and easy solution for recovering files.
Cost: Free
Pandora Corp.
Contact: Online form
www.pandorarecovery.com
Windows XP/2000/ 2003/Vista/7

Recuva

Overall, Recuva is an easy-to-use program and comes with enough power and options that it should be the first choice for recovering files without spending any money. If it doesn’t work, consider one of the commercial options reviewed in this article.
Recuva is easy to use, has a terrific interface and provides thorough searches…

Cost: Free
Piriform
Contact: Online form
www.piriform.com
Windows XP/2000/Vista/7

Final Words:

Now that you know how easy it is to recover files you thought were gone forever, there may be files you don’t want anyone to find. Some data recovery tools come with a secure delete tool that overwrites recovered files of your choosing with random data, destroying them completely. Look for options that overwrite the data more than once for extra security, but know that doing so can take a lot of time.

Removing Smart Engine Virus

Smart Engine is a particularly tricky virus because it masquerades as legitimate antivirus software but is actually a dangerous malware application itself, classified as a rogue. Smart Engine inundates your computer with false alarms and alerts claiming your computer is infected with any number of malicious programs. The ultimate goal of the application is to scare you into buying the “full version” of the software, so that it can remove imaginary bugs from your computer. No matter how realistic or professional the Smart Engine’s menus and alerts seem, it is a harmful application that must be removed quickly. It not only slows down your computer and prevents you from using certain programs, but it also puts your personal data at risk.

Luckily, Trend Micro has released its Titanium Maximum Security 2012 software ($59.95, one year for a single user; $79.95, one year for three users;) so you can easily remove Smart Engine or any other type of malware installed on your computer. We’ll show you how to use Titanium Maximum Security 2012 to cleanse your computer of this threat.

Telltale Signs Of Smart Engine
Because the goal of Smart Engine is to plaster your screen with fake alerts, it’s very easy to tell whether it’s on your computer or not. You may first notice it when visiting a Web site and trying to watch a video. A window might pop up, telling you to install something in order to watch the video. Once you install this mysterious program, you’ll receive alerts saying that programs on your computer are harmful and must be blocked or that new viruses are being detected. And there will also be Desktop and Taskbar icons bearing the Smart Engine symbol. If you see any or all of these issues, then you should run an antivirus scan immediately.
Removing Smart Engine
Removing some viruses is as easy as deleting an easy-to-find file, but that’s not the case with Smart Engine. The best option is to install a security program, such as Titanium Maximum Security 2012 and run a full scan.
First, visit the company’s Web site and download the software. The wizard makes installation easy. During installation, Titanium Maximum Security will check your system for already-installed security software and ask you to remove the program(s) to avoid conflicts.
Once the software is installed, double-click the Trend Micro icon on your Desktop and launch the software. In the main menu, click the arrow next to Scan and select Full Scan. This will ensure that every file on your computer is checked for viruses. The software will automatically scan your computer and provide a status bar, which shows the specific files being scanned and the overall progress. When the scan is complete, the software will show you a report detailing how many threats were detected and whether they were removed. Your computer should now be rid of Smart Engine and its false alerts, as well as any other harmful applications.

Mobile Payments System Ultimate Guide

In the not-so-distant future, we’ll be using our smartphones to pay for products and services. And we’re not just talking about using your smartphone to log on to a Web site, make an online purchase, and enter credit card payments. You’ll be able to walk up to the register and authorize the payment through your phone—all within seconds.
For example, Google recently announced Google Wallet (www.google.com/wallet), which is a mobile application that will work with specific Android phones at locations where Citi’s MasterCard PayPass is accepted. Here, we’ll examine where mobile payments are right now, what options are likely to appear in the next few years, and how it will affect business as we know it.

Rise of Mobile Payments
As the popularity of smartphones continues to grow, consumers and manufacturers find new and exciting uses for them. With mobile payments, you’ll be able to turn your smartphone into a digital wallet that you can use to make credit card payments or possibly payments directly from your checking account. Besides the convenience of no longer needing to pull out a credit card or cash, businesses can use the mobile payment services to deliver special deals and other loyalty offers to shoppers, which can help drive in customers for local businesses. Customers also benefit from the online coupons because they’ll be able to save money using their digital wallets.

According to MobilePayUSA (www.mobilepayusa.com), “Juniper Research foresees the mobile payment sector exploding into a $670 billion business by 2015. Our [MobilePayUSA] market encompasses payments and marketing services for all real world stores, as well as online stores in the near future. We expect up to 25,000 users and 1,000 merchant locations by the end of 2011.”

Other popular mobile payment vendors, such as PayPal, also expect a significant rise in the number and amount of money seen from mobile payments. Because shopping is expected to change in the near future, now is a good time to find a way to join up with mobile wallets.

Mobile Wallet Technology
Digital wallet options are still in the infancy of development, so you’ll find a lot of different options for mobile payments. One of the most popular current methods is to embed a payment method for a product or service into your mobile Web site, so that customers can log on to your company page and make purchases. The other common way to pay through your smartphone is via a shopping-related app. The downside to that method is that consumers will need a separate app for each of the businesses where they want to pay with their mobile phone.

MobilePayUSA says that “Multiple shopping-related apps are literally clogging our smartphones, each handling only one facet of consumer desires. What is needed is a unified platform that allows consumers to add speed and convenience to their shopping experience.

MobilePayUSA achieves this by rolling together the best aspects of payment, marketing (Groupon-type offers as well as in-store daily deals), check-in/loyalty, and social networking.” With Mobile-PayUSA, you won’t need to add any new hardware or software to your business, and it works with the point-of-sale systems you currently use. Businesses just need to sign up for MobilePayUSA and speak to a salesperson about a plan that fits your company’s needs.

The customer will download the free MobilePayUSA app, and participating stores will appear on the phone through geolocation (either by phone signal triangulation or GPS signal). The customer selects the Pay Store button and enters a four-digit PIN and the amount to pay. Then, the customer confirms the transaction, which will also appear on the point-of-sale terminal.
One of the most talked about mobile payment methods is NFC (near field communications), which is a technology that exchanges data within a short range, typically less than 4 inches. The main benefit of NFC is that it would be one of the quickest ways to pay, because consumers would just need to verify the charge after swiping their phone near the NFC payment station. With NFC, you’ll need to install a contactless NFC reader and software for your point-of-sale terminal to allow customers to make transactions through their mobile wallets.

For consumers, they’ll just need a smartphone, an application that supports the mobile payment system, and possibly built-in technology for delivering the payment—assuming that some form of wireless communication is necessary.
Whether the technology is NFC or another wireless standard has yet to be determined. And with services such as MobilePayUSA available, consumers may not even need a specific technology to make mobile payments.
A variety of popular mobile phone manufacturers have stated that they will be incorporating NFC devices into the next generation of smartphones, so it would seem that NFC is the frontrunning technology. For example, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless have worked together to create the Isis mobile commerce network (www.paywithisis.com), which will provide merchants and consumers with NFC communication transactions.
Isis also recently announced that Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express will be joining the Isis mobile commerce solution. (We’ll also note that the Google Wallet app will require the use of a phone with NFC.)


Costs For Mobile Payment Service 

Fees will vary per mobile payment service, but most current methods have opted for a pay-per-transaction basis that doesn’t require you to sign a contract or pay a monthly fee just to use the service.
Instead, many companies just take a percentage of the payment, and most offer a sliding scale, so that the more customers use it, the less of a percentage will be taken out. For example, MobilePayUSA’s charges start at the greater of 2.5% or 15 cents per transaction for merchants dependent on transaction volume (grocery store volume fees may vary). It will also offer premium-marketing services, such as Groupon-like offerings, with fees ranging from 2.5% to 15%.

One popular current option for accepting payments on the go is Square (squareup.com), which is a credit card reader that you can attach to an Android phone, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to accept credit card payments. Square charges a flat fee of 2.75% per credit card swipe.
For those who want to join mobile payments for the ability to trigger special offers and loyalty rewards at checkout, note that most mobile payment systems will charge an extra fee or a greater percentage to blast the rewards to the customer.

Make Your Own Windows 7 Theme

Windows 7 offers many interesting visual themes to choose from, but if you’d prefer to look at personal photos instead, you can use them to create your own custom theme.

To create a new theme, right-click an empty part of the Desktop and choose Personalize. Next, click Desktop Background and use the Browse button to find the folder containing the photos you want to use. (If you want your theme to include photos from different locations, copy them into a single folder in advance, because you can’t select photos from multiple folders.)

All the pictures in the folder you choose will be checked by default, so be sure to clear any that you don’t want to include. Then adjust the picture position, select how often you want the picture to change, or select the shuffle settings as desired. Click the Save Changes button. You’ll now see Unsaved Theme in the upper-left corner under My Theme; right-click it and choose Save Theme.

If you’d like to share your new theme, right-click it again and choose Save Theme For Sharing to create a Themepack file that you can send to another Win7 user. Fair warning—depending on the quality and number of photos you include, the file will likely be too big to send via email.

Eco Pod - Waterproof And Shock-Resistant Case For iPhone, Android Smartphones And Mp3 Players

If you’re biking, camping, hiking, boating, or spending a lazy day at the beach, the Eco Pod can help your devices brave the outdoors. Waterproof and shock-resistant, the Pod works with most smartphones and MP3 players, including the iPhone and iPod. Simply place your device in the Eco Pod, plug the internal audio cable into your device, and close the clear polycarbonate case. Plug headphones into the external 3.5mm jack and crank the volume.

The Eco Pod comes with waterproof headphones (for best audio quality, the company recommends using your current set when waterproofing isn’t necessary). The included 2-inch clip is ideal for hooking the Pod to, say, a backpack, and a rear slot lets you attach the case to a belt or the Eco Pod Bike Clamp (sold separately). Even more convenient is an internal storage compartment to keep safe other valuables, such as cash, credit cards, IDs, or keys. For the outdoor enthusiast, the Eco Pod might be your next must-have accessory.

Price: $49.99
Company: Grace Digital Audio
www.gracedigitalaudio.com

Best Cases For iPad and iPad 2

Time to move on from regular cases/covers and get some in­novative, utility-oriented Cases/covers for your iPad and iPad 2.

Today's mobile devices don't sit idle at home—they are constantly on the move. Be it your smartphone, camera, laptop or tablet like iPad, it goes wherever you go. This means that the chances of their getting damaged due to dust, folk or shock increase automatically. One way of avoiding accidents is to be careful—but even the most careful can have an offday. What you can do to minimise damage then is to add a security layer between unforeseen circumstances and your device. Fortunately, savvy companies have moved beyond die ordinary and today produce protective covers that are innovative and packed with utility for the consumer.

Here’s Best Cases for iPad and iPad 2.

Best iPad and iPad 2 Cases


Apple Smart Cover

This is the official accessory for the Apple iPad 2. Supposedly a smart cover to protect the screen from dust and scratches, this comes with a built-in magnet that smartly yokes it to the tablet when brought near the edge. Opening the Smart Cover wakes the iPad 2 from the sleep mode while closing it instantly puts the iPad to sleep. Folding the cover turns it into a ‘stand’, used both horizontally and vertically for various needs in­cluding Typing, Facetime, etc. It also removes the smudges from the Tablet's touch surface.

Price: $39.00

iLuv ICK826: iPad 2 Case with detachable Bluetooth keyboard
$60.53

Laptops are often overkill, but tablets don't always cut it if you want to get some work done. This slim leather case from iLuv looks more like a diary than a workstation, but creates the most elegant solution yet by pairing a super-slim Bluetooth keyboard with an iPad 2. There's even a foldout prop to keep the screen upright.

HIP Street iPad Bluetooth Keyboard And Portfolio Case

Buy For iPad / iPad 2

This one is a three-in-one case. Mode of leather, it acts as a carrying case for the iPad while keeping it free from scratches. Unfolding the case allows it to he used as a stand for holding the iPad horizontally. The netbook-sized keyboard that pairs with the iPad over Bluetooth has been added to the case. It gets attached to the magnetic plate below the cover and makes Typing on The iPad a lot easier.

Gecko Folio Deluxe Case for iPad and iPad 2

$23 for iPad
$40 for iPad 2
For those who are not really impressed with the iPad Smart Cover can consider The Folio Deluxe from Gecko. The Australian accessory brand is present in most of the leading gadget stores, including organized retail. This tablet cover has a soft padded exterior along with a chamois leather-Like lining inside. The Folio is designed in such a way that it can be used as a stand as well.

Belkin Leather Sleeve for iPad

$29.97
The leather sleeve for the iPad is a fashion accessory. It is lightweight and fits easily on the iPad's body.

Trexta Rotating Folio For iPad 2

$69.99
Looting to suit up your new iPad 2? The functional Trexta Rotating Folio Book is dressed in genuine leather and offers complete protection with its snap closure. It also works as a vertical and horizontal desk stand for comfortable viewing.

Caze Zero 8 iPad 2 case

$18.99
The Zero 8 is a clear iPad 2 case just 0.8mm thick. It's designed to work with your Smart Cover to protect your iPad, and even comes with an Edge Sticker for complete protection. Caze has designed the Zero 8 to allow easy access to the iPad 2's multimedia openings and camera.

AViiQ iPad case stand

www.aviiq.co.uk

Price: $49.99

This case stand adds just 3mm to the overall thickness of your iPad, and can support the device in four positions.

Cygnett Rotating Armour iPad 2 Case

www.cygnett.com

Price: £39.95

This microsuede-lined protective case offers three viewing angles, and automatically activates the wake/sleep function.

BinderPad Case for iPad 2

$29.99 
ZooGue 
www.zoogue.com 
ZooGue has quickly made a name for itself as a creator of innovative cases for the iPad and other tablet PCs. The company’s new Binder-Pad for iPad 2 will only add to ZooGue’s rep as a designer of clever, useful tablet accessories.
The case is simple, affordable, and convenient. It’s a padded fabric pouch with cutouts for the device’s screen and controls, hook-and-loop closures to keep the tablet safely in the pouch, and (OK, here’s the clever part) a 3-ring binder tab along the edge.
Got a 3-ring notebook? Just clip the Binder-Pad inside: Your iPad 2 stays safe, cozy, and handy. The ZooGue BinderPad is a simple way to protect an iPad 2 if you happen to use a three-ring binder at work.


Andino iPad 2 Denim Case

Why not protect your new toy/investment and also stand out in style with this denim book-stand style case from Andino? Made of high-quality denim, you can dress your iPad 2 in a new color - charcoal black.

DODOcase For iPad 2

Cost: $59.95
What matters is on the inside: Just check out DODOcases for iPad 2 and you'll soon see why. The case exterior is a classic black leather material, but the interior is where the product really shines. Made from high-quality bamboo with seven colours to choose from, opening the book-style case is all part of the fun!


Fieldfolios iPad 2 Case

Cost: $69
fieldfolio.com
Fieldfolio - an Australian design company - has crafted a book-style iPad 2 folio case that you'll want to get your hands on.
Fashioned from brightly coloured book linens and a TPU cradle shaped like the pages of a book, all materials are hand assembled and traditionally bound at a local book bindery, Fieldfolios come in six colours. The hardest part is choosing just one!

Samsung Galaxy Note Specs, Release Date and Price

Just when the world is witnessing the never ending war between the ever growing display size of smartphones and shrinking size of tablets, Samsung has come up with a new product and invented yet another category of 'Note'. Cited as a 'new type of smartphone, home of insight and innovation', the company is treating this new category as an ultimate on-the-go device which combines the experience of various mobile devices by managing to put everything in the compact, smartphone size.

The Galaxy Note has a big 5.3-inch display that makes us blanch: "This big a phone?" But Samsung is coming from a different school of thoughts with a lot of interesting features.
Along with handing multiple tasks such as calling and staying connected, a note taking functionality has been added to this device with the aim of replacing the notebook that people usually carry to scribble notes on. Hence, the Galaxy Note will be accompanied with a stylus named the SPen that will allow users to write, scribble or doodle, just the way they do on a sheet of paper. Other features include the S Planner for managing schedules, S Memo for taking pictures, voice recordings, typed and handwritten notes, an 8 MP camera and 2500 mAh battery.
This category might just find a niche for itself but all depends on what the company plans to price it at.

Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA

Best LG Thrill 4G Apps and Games

The LG Thrill 4G, new android smartphone with the capability to record and display 3D video and photos. Earlier launched in European market named as LG Optimus 3D. It features 4.3-inch display, dual-core 1GHz processor and runs Android 2.2 (Froyo), will get Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update soon.

LG Thrill 4G has a full 3D menu that lets you to instantly browse 3D videos and pictures in your gallery. It also allows you to surf 3D YouTube videos and 3D games.

Pre-installed 3D Games

There are a few Pre-installed 3D games available like Asphalt 6, Let's Golf 2, and NOVA that certainly was a decent fun.

Well, here’s our list of top LG Thrill 4G apps and games, also valid for european version named as LG Optimus 3D.

Best Games for LG Thrill 4G

Cut the Rope

Plants vs. Zombies 

Angry Birds (Ad-Free)

Angry Birds Rio (Ad-Free)

Fruit Ninja

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

UNO

Battleheart

Everlands

Doodle Jump

Need for Speed: Shift: $5.

Best Apps for LG Thrill 4G

 

Handcent SMS:  Free.

Pandora: Free.

Rockplayer: Free.

SoundHound: Free.

Movies: Free.

FX Camera: Free.

Kindle: Free.

Backgrounds: Free.

Top iPad Apps for Designers and Artists Looking to Get Creative

The iPad isn't just a consumption device. It's a doing device too. Here are the best apps for designers looking to get creative

Many of you are asking what the iPad can offer you. Not only is this the perfect way to justify bagging yourself an iPad, but it's probably also born out of a genuine interest in whether the iPad can have an impact on how you design and work.
In this post we're going to do our best to reveal exactly what the iPad can do for digital designers and artists; and, if you already own one, we'll show you the top apps you can't afford to pass by.

Brushes: Best iPad App for Painting

This is a great app if you want a painting tool for the iPad. There's a decent colour palette, and you can choose from a selection of brushes (and adjust size, opacity and spacing). Multi-touch enables you to navigate your canvas and zoom in for detailed work. There's even the option to replay your painting and export it as a QuickTime movie. However, those looking for more control may want to consider a stylus, such as the PogoTouch at www.tenonedesign.com.
Cost: $7.99

MindNode: Best iPad App for Mind-mapping

Mind-mapping may not be exciting, but it can be a handy entry point into a broader conundrum that many developers and designers swear by. MindNode makes the process brutally simple, whether you're making a to-do list or complex business plan. Just dash out each idea strand as a node, then push them around the canvas to bring order to your anarchic ideas.
Cost: $5.99

Things: Best task management App for iPad

People either love the task management app Things, or they think it's just another way to put off what you should be doing. The simple and intuitive interface enables you to schedule tasks, create projects and more. Things comes in three flavours (Mac, iPhone, iPadl, each of which you have to pay for separately. Also, if you use it across multiple devices, there's no web-based syncing (only wi-fi).
Cost: $19.99

Sketchbook Pro: Best iPad App for Drawing
Autodesk is a well-known player in the world of desktop paint packages, and Autodesk's Sketchbook Pro is now available on the iPad. The app offers a variety of paint tools, including 75 preset brushes including pens and markers. You can edit brush sensitivity, customise colour swatches, use an eyedropper for colour selection and work with multiple layers. Is it the best in class? Probably.
Cost: £4.99

Air Sharing HD: Best iPad App for Moving and Sharing Files
If you want to have the option of moving files back and forth between your primary computer and the iPad, with the option to view, share and print, this could be for you (there is also online compatibility with Dropbox, iDisk and WebDAV). The inability to print is a contentious issue on the iPad, and this app offers a workaround. You'll need to be running OS X and have printer sharing enabled, though.
Cost: $9.99

Wacom Bamboo Paper, iPad App For Drawing

Graphics tablet maker Wacom has released Wacom Bamboo Paper (free at press time, although that may change), a writing and drawing app for creating virtual notebooks on your iPad, letting you share your ideas visually with handwritten notes, sketches, or doodles.

Optimized for the company’s beautiful (and beautifully functional) Bamboo Stylus, it works with any capacitive stylus—or with no stylus at all—and turns your iPad into a paperless communications tool for use at school, work, and home. Easily scan your notebook by browsing through thumbnail images of your pages, share your ideas by emailing individual pages or entire notebooks, or connect your iPad to a projector to show off your sketches and ideas to others at meetings and brainstorm sessions.

Word is that the company may begin charging for Wacom Bamboo Paper, so get it while it’s free. (And check out the stylus at wacom.com.)

Best Business Apps For Your iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch

There’s no shortage of impressive applications— some of them free—for Apple’s popular family of mobile devices, and many of them are perfect for the home office worker or entrepreneur. Here are our favorite business apps for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. (Unless otherwise indicated, see the Apple App Store to purchase these.)

Business Card Reader - Best iPad and iPhone App for Reading Business Cards

Business Card Reader ($4.99) . . . well, reads business cards. No big deal, these days, but this recently updated app does it very quickly, very easily, and very well. Use your camera-equipped Apple mobile device to quickly and almost flawlessly import contact information from a business card directly to your address book. (And you’ll find that it’s easy to edit the scanned data, on the rare occasions that proves necessary.)
The app is integrated with LinkedIn, so maneuvering between the two is easy. Mobile workers will discover that the text scanning is fast and eerily accurate, recognizing business cards printed in many formats and in multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Spanish. Anyone who regularly networks and collects contact info will love this app. At $5, it’s a great investment that will quickly pay for itself.

FileXChange – Best iPad App for Managing and Transferring Files  

FileXChange ($2.99) solves a problem that really shouldn’t have been a problem in the first place: Apple—which usually creates beautifully engineered and easy to use products—has made the process of moving files from your PC to your iPad (or vice versa) remarkably clunky. On the plus side, several other companies have stepped forward with apps that help you get around the problem, and FileXChange is a great example of that entrepreneurial spirit. Essentially a simple file manager, you can use the app to quickly and easily move files back and forth between the iPad and any number of devices—including other iOS 4 devices. The app can open most file types, including images, movies, PDFs, and Microsoft Office docs.
Just download the iPad app, click the Wi-Fi icon, and enter an IP address in your browser to establish a connection between your PC and your iPad. Simple. Convenient.
So why didn’t Apple think of it?

Skype – Best iPhone and iPad App to Make Video Calls

The long-awaited Skype for iPad (free) is here. Now you can call, video call (with camera-equipped devices), and instant message anyone else with Skype for your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Call and IM other Skype users free, or call or IM nonusers at low national or international rates using a 3G or Wi-Fi connection.
Skype now offers near CD quality sound for Skype-to-Skype calls on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, and 2nd and 3rd generation iPod touch. With the increasing prevalence of camera-equipped Apple devices, Skype-based family video chats have become common, but Skype is also being used more and more often in business environments. Business users who wish to videoconference can initiate and share a video call with three or more people anywhere in the world with Skype Premium ($107.88 per year).

Find My iPhone – Let You Find A Lost Or Stolen iPhone

Your mobile device is important to you, but what if your iPad or iPhone were lost or stolen?

No worries. Find My iPhone (free) will help you track down a lost or stolen Apple device, and the app is already on the device. If you have an iPad, iPhone 4, or 4th-generation iPod touch, you can activate Find My iPhone by going to Settings and selecting Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Once you’ve activated it on that device, you can also activate it on your other iOS 4.2+ devices, including the iPhone 3G and 3GS.

If you lose your device, launch the Find My iPhone app on another iOS device (or visit the MobileMe Web site), launch it, and sign in. You’ll see your device’s location on a map: Choose to have it display a message or play a sound, remotely lock the device, or permanently delete all of your data.

Download App
Price: Free
Size: 5.3 MB
Compatible Devices:
iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4, iPhone 3G(S)
Compatible OS:
iOS 4.2+

Best Video Editing Software

You already know that people turn to the Internet when they want to find out about your business. And depending on the nature of your product or service, chances are good that an online video can impart the message you want to convey. That might mean posting a short demo of your latest product, for example. Another idea is to create simple tutorials that show potential customers how to do something, and you just happen to portray your product as the means.
Regardless of the direction you’d like your videos to take, you’ll need video editing software/application to put them together. A video editing software lets you capture video clips from your camera or phone, rearrange and trim them, and put transitions such as fades between them. You’ll be able to add music and/or narration, your own text titles, and even special effects.
And finally, you can save your video as a file, post it online, or burn it to DVD or BD (Blu-ray Disc) with or without navigation menus.
Some video editing software are aimed at consumers, others at professionals or “prosumers,” but each offers a great deal of power for small business and home office users. Read on as we explore a handful of popular titles.

Video Editing Software: Common Features

The video editing apps in this article have the following commonalities, more or less.
Note that some video editors come in more inexpensive editions that may forgo some of these features. (If you need a specific capability that’s fairly recent, such as support for 3D and/or the integrated graphics features in AMD Fusion and second-generation Intel Core processors, make sure that an editing app has it before you buy.)

• HD support
• Proxy editing to help less powerful systems handle HD video
• Hardware acceleration with recent GPUs and new CPUs
• Surround sound . 3D
• Titling
• Photo slideshows with transitions, effects, and music
• BD and DVD burning
• Export to file formats for mobile de¬vices and popular sites
• Simplified uploading to YouTube, Facebook, and/or others

Video Editing Software Buying Tips:

• To most users, ease of use in a video editing software may be more important than bells and whistles. Likewise, if you need to do advanced tasks such as animation, you shouldn’t assume from the description that an application will do exactly what you want. Several editors come in trial versions, so take advantage of them to find software that’s easy to use and suitable for your needs.
• Many video editing apps offer content packs with additional stock footage, images, menus, templates, and more. If you download and install these up front, you might avoid feeling creatively limited in the middle of a time-sensitive project.
• Time is money in the business world. You can cut your rendering time by running your video editing software on a PC with a fast graphics card, processor, and hard drive. We also suggest 4GB of RAM or more (to make use of which you’ll need 64-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7) and a Full HD (1080p) widescreen monitor or two.
• If you’re planning to edit in 3D, don’t forget that you’ll need a compatible monitor(s) and eyewear, as applicable. Likewise, surround-sound editing behooves you to buy a good sound card and quality multichannel speakers.

Here's our list of top 5 Video Editing Softwares.

5 Best Video Editing Softwares At A Glance

Corel VideoStudio Pro X4

Price: $49.99
Company: Corel
OS Compatibility: WinXP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
Movable/resizable panels let you customize your workspace, even over two monitors

CyberLink PowerDirector 9 Ultra64

Price: $89.95
OS Compatibility: WinXP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
Native 64-bit operation in an app priced for consumers

LoiLoScope 2 (beta)

Price: $88
WinXP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
A zoomable, draggable, “yes, it’s that easy” workspace with powerful capabilities

Magix Video Pro X3

Price: $399.99
WinXP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
Pro-level software for pro-level video production

Nero Video Premium HD

Price: $69.99
WinXP (32-bit); Vista/7 (32/64-bit)
An inviting, friendly interface promotes easy learning

How to Root Motorola Droid Bionic, Droid X2, Droid 3 on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

Interestingly, Motorola Droid Bionic was rooted even before it was released. In this post we are going to share a step by step (How to) guide to Root Motorola Droid Bionic, this method can also be used to root other Motorola smartphones like Droid 2, Droid 3, Droid X, Droid X2, Droid pro running android 2.3.4 Gingerbread.
This method has been tested and confirmed to be working. If you’re interested, you can follow our guide after the break.

Important info to Root Motorola Droid Bionic, Droid X2, Droid 3 on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

Vital Info:
Device: Motorola Cliq, Motorola Cliq 2, Motorola Droid, Motorola Droid 2 Global, Motorola Droid 3, Motorola Droid Bionic, Motorola Droid Pro, Motorola Droid X, Motorola Droid X2
OS Version: Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Difficulty: Medium
Time Required: 15-30 min

What You Need to Root Motorola Droid Bionic, Droid X2, Droid 3 on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Motorola Drivers (Download 32-bit and 64-bit)
Motorola OneClick Root Package
Software to unzip .zip files: Winrar, 7-zip

NOTE: This method to root Motorola Droid Bionic is verified and worked absolutely right. iMobilePost is not accountable for any trouble or loss of data.

How to Root Motorola Droid Bionic, Droid X2, Droid 3 on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

1- Connect Motorola Droid Bionic to your computer via USB data cable. You need Motorola Drivers.
2- Download Motorola OneClick Root package and extract the .zip file.
3- On your Motorola Droid Bionic go to Settings > Applications > Development. Enable USB Debugging by check the mark.
4- Plug in your Motorola Droid Bionic to computer in “Charge Only” mode.
5- On your PC, go to the folder Motorola OneClick Root you extracted in step 2 and run MotorolaOneClickRoot.exe follow the instructions.

DONE! Motorola Droid Bionic is rooted now.

Source: Pete’s page here.

Top 5 HD Games for iPhone from Gameloft

Gameloft is probably one of the best game publisher to buy and download iphone HD games from. Although many free games can be downloaded from the Apple appstore, games from Gameloft is of a higher quality and have an active community attached to it.

Some of the Gameloft games are also available for free from the respective markets, but the website groups them together for easy browsing. So for this month, we are going to take a look at some of the latest iPhone HD games releases from Gameloft, with the titles spanning a variety of genres.

Let’s Golf 3 HD

Price: Free
Size: 712 MB


It’s hard to find really good golfing HD games for iphone, and while Let’s Golf is by no means a serious title, it sure is one of the better games out there.

It’s not a serious title by any means, but that is what makes it so fun. Players will be able to create their own avatars for the game, and take part in tournament from the Great Wall of China to all the way in space. The graphics are fantastic and the controls are really easy.

Spiderman Total Mayhem HD

Price: £4.99
Size: 407 MB

Everybody loves a good Spiderman game, and Total Mayhem in no different. The title utilises the full 3D capabilities of the iPad to create a game that looks visually stunning with great controls. The controls actually only consist of four buttons, so it’s very easy to get used to. In terms of plot, Spiderman has to save New York from the worst breakout of Super Villains ever. This HD game is great for any Spiderman fan, although it might become a bit frustrating at times.

Wild West Guns

Price: $4.99
Size: 57.4 MB

Ambushed and left for dead outside an unfamiliar town, players assume the role of a cowboy who is simply trying to make his way home. But naturally thing don’t go according to plan… Playing out over a variety of maps and settings, this third-person shooter will have Western fans hooked in no time. The graphics could have been a bit better and the controls a bit cleaner, but the constant action at least makes up for it.

GT Racing Motor Academy

Price: Free
Size: 524 MB
Racing HD games have always been very popular, and GT Racing Motor Academy is one of the most visually appealing titles as a mobile game. As expected, players will be able to race for the podium with 25 manufacturers and more than 100 licensed cars, which can all be upgraded. The controls on the iPad feature a simple brake and accelerate button, making it very easy. This HD game looks stunning, has a lot of cars to choose from and should be in any motor racing fans’ collection.

Silent Ops

Price: $6.99
Size: 657 MB

Silent Ops will see players joining a secret organization that protects the general population from the latest 21th Century threats. In the James Bond-type shooter, players will assume the role of three different agents, each with their own special abilities. The game is actually very close in style to the British spy, so gamers will know that action waits around every corner. The graphics are stunning, but it does come at a price – because the title is in HD, a hefty download is needed.

This Post is written by kristen Rev, a tech blogger from iTechage. Find out more about best iPad 2 apps and best iPad 2 games.