Green Computing Environment

Green computing is the practice of using computers and related technology in an environmentally responsible and friendly manner.
There are many technologies which help in green computing, they are:

Cloud Computing
Cloud computing involves replacing regular servers with the virtual ones. The different areas where cloud computing finds application include data storage, networking, operating systems, software applications. As per studies conducted by the WSP Environment & Energy, it is possible to save as much as 90% of the energy spent in a company of 100 employees. So, it worth using Cloud Computing.

Turning Your Computers Off
The practice of switching off computers at night helps in saving a considerable amount of energy.

Improving Algorithmic Efficiency
Green computing measures can be used for improving the algorithmic efficiency of computers. An efficient algorithm makes minimum use of resources. Therefore, the productivity increases manifold. A simple computing activity like searching for information on a search engine can have an adverse impact on the environment owing to the energy consumed and CO2 emitted in the process.

Recycling
Through this practice, we can save precious energy, time and money spent in manufacturing these electronic items. Resources used and money spent in manufacturing an electronic item from scratch are far greater than those needed for recycling it.

Architectural Changes
A strategy needs to be devised for the development of sustainable technology.

Samsung To Launch Windows Phone 8 In India

Samsung is going to release its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone called Ativ S. Launching of this device will be headed from India and then worldwide.

Samsung Ativ S has a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED touch screen, same as the Galaxy S III, and runs on the Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system. The South Korean manufacturer has used a 1.5GHz dual-core Krait processor with 1GB RAM in the phone.

Ativ S will be available in 16 and 32GB variants, and will support micro SD card of up to 32GB capacity. The smartphone has an 8MP rear camera with flash and a 1.9MP front camera. It comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, 2G, 3G and micro USB 2.0 as connectivity options. The world's first Windows Phone 8 smartphone will be powered by a 2,300mAh battery.

Samsung has always given priority to India while launching its mobile devices, such as Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note II and Galaxy Note 10.1. Therefore, it is possible that the official launch of Ativ S in India may not be too far away, though the Windows Phone platform has not exactly picked up in the country.

iOS 6 VS Android 4.0 ICS Vs Microsoft Windows Phone 8

Each of these devices come with a host of new and some not-so-new designs and innovations. So whether you want a phone that is 'designed for humans' or 'the biggest thing to happen to it since itself?!' or you just simply want to 'connect to people', here's a look at the features of these extremely capable knights, and how they stack up against each other.

Presenting iPhone 5, Apart from minor changes in the design elements from the 4S, the iPhone 5 boasts of a slimmer waistline and has grown taller too. The width however remains the same, which might not be to the liking of everyone out there. It fits snuggly in your hand, and the size is just right for one-handed use. It now comes with a brushed metal back, which adds to the luxury feel of the phone. The earphone slot sits pretty at the bottom of the phone, just by the side of the stereo loudspeakers. In its new form, the iPhone has lost some serious weight and now weighs in at a mere 112 g.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 has the same rounded corners and bezel as most of the phones of the Galaxy family. It is a pretty sizable phone, with a screen size of 4.8 inches. Its plastic body might not add to the overall appeal of the phone, especially in certain colors, but it does help keep the weight of the device down to a modest 133 g. The back of the phone sports a textured finish, which helps to get a good grip on this otherwise huge device. Although the phone isn't small by any stretch of imagination, it does not venture into the realm of the 'tabs', and is surprisingly easy to handle. It however isn't the most comfortable phone when it comes to one-handed use, unless of course you are blessed with exceptional large hands.

The Nokia Lumia 920 flaunts the same polycarbonate unibody design of its predecessor, the Lumia 800. The almost edge to edge screen occupies most of the front of the phone. As a result there's very little bezel around the phone, which helps maintain the phone's slim profile. The phone weighs in at a hefty 185 g because of the extensive use of polycarbonate. The phone feels solid in the hand and is surprisingly easy to maneuver around with one hand. The back of the phone is pretty bare other than for the camera which sits towards the center, encased in a special scratch-resistant ceramic plate with the company logo on it. The bright and vibrant colors of the phone really make it stand out.

Smartphones And Social Life

Thanks to Smartphones that we even maintain our social life in this busy and fast life. Mobile phone technology is rapidly changing and growing in popularity. More than 72 million Americans accessed social networking sites or blogs via their mobile devices in August, a figure that represents a 37% jump from the same time last year. Of course, with the increase in mobile social activities, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are experiencing a measurable influx in mobile activity.

Business Through Smartphone’s Social Life
For businesses this development in social networking means that they can take their marketing skills to a whole new level. Businesses can send out messages to offer great deals and incentives, offer advice and tips on use of their products and services and get a real time understanding of their audience. It also means that customer feedback and service can now be more efficient and timely than ever before. Businesses can use mobile social networking in myriad ways. A dry cleaning service can send out tweets when orders are ready, restaurants can keep customers updated on reservations and waiting time, in real time. Are you creative and innovative? For those who are the opportunities that lie before businesses that are willing to invest in social media are unlimited.

iOS 6 Unplugged

iOS 6 has been released now with some make over in interface and accessibility features.
Preview the features:

• There's no YouTube and no Google Maps
• Apple's written its own navigation and mapping app with considerable help from TomTom;
• Siri's been improved and finally works properly in the UK; the phone app's been tweaked, Safari and Mail updated and FaceTime brought to 3G.
• It's much more social than before, with shared Photo Streams and Facebook baked into the OS like the word Blackpool in a stick of rock, and there are a host of other improvements to make your iOS device that little bit friendlier.
• iOS 6 works on all iPhones from the 3GS onwards, the iPad 2 and new iPad, and the fourth and fifth generation iPod touches.
• However, the older the kit the less of iOS 6 you actually get.
• Some of the big features - Siri, turn-by-turn navigation, panoramic photos and FaceTime over 3G - aren't available for the iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4.
• The 3GS doesn't even get the offline reading list feature, and Siri's not available for the iPad 2.

Android Tablet App Quality Guidelines

It’s not easy now to upload your Android Applications for tablets at Google Play. Now there is certain checklist to follow before going to upload applications. Browse following checklist and make sure you are going on right path or not:

• Test for Core App Quality - It suggests about visual design, functionality, performance etc
• Optimize your layouts for larger screens - It talks about app's layouts, metrics and grids etc.
• Take advantage of extra screen area available on tablets - It is all about Tablet's screen size and multi panel layouts.
• Use icons and other assets are designed for tablet screens
• Adjust font sizes and touch targets for tablet screens
• Adjust sizes of home screen widgets for tablet screens
• Offer the Apps's full feature set to tablet users
• Don't require hardware features that might not be available on tablets
• Declare support for tablet screen configurations
• Follow best practices for publishing in Google Play
• Setting Up a Test Environment for Tablets

List of Best Websites

It is very tough to choose best websites worldwide because there are various websites which has flawless design and which are user friendly too. But few websites are really doing well according to users and experts. According to few surveys following are some websites which are considered as world's best websites on the basis of few parameters: 

About.com
This website provides you the platform where you can find enormous topic to explore. About.com breaks up the Web into major subject areas with a volunteer human host for each of them. It helps you sift out the wheat from the chaff on an enormous range of subjects.  

Amazon.com
Amazon doesn't need any introduction. This website has wonderful design with total customer satisfaction features. Amazon is nothing less than a revolution in how the world shops. It is a huge step forward in the achievement of an ideal competitive market. It is user-friendly, vast, and reliable. 

Bartleby.com
Much of the greatest literature in the history of humankind will be found in full text form (and free of charge) at this amazing site. In addition, many useful reference tools are here (also free!) 

CNET.com
Downloading software’s and tools from CNET.com is safe. It’s a technophile's oasis! If you are looking for desktop computers, laptops, printers, peripherals, software cell phones, cameras, or just about any other kind of gadgetry, be sure to take advantage of CNET's reviews and price comparison features. This free site can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars, depending on your needs 

Sciam.com
The online manifestation of Scientific American magazine, Sciam.com presents clear, intelligent writing on the most important scientific discoveries, initiatives, and controversies of our time. Much of the content is free. And you can search past issues!