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Thursday, July 5, 2012

The 7 Joys of Life by Dr. Amit Nagpal - Review by Jeevan Nair

The book begins with a chapter on self-knowledge, which is so lacking in the modern society. We are so busy learning about objects and other people; we forget to make an attempt to know ourselves. We do not know our innermost desires, our deepest passions and what gives us intense joy or grief. We are not aware of the working of our mind and emotions. Often we don't like the way we are headed, yet we refuse to do what is required-going within. We rather search for answers here and there, not even aware of the treasure called human soul.

The best thing about the book is that it simplifies the complex concepts of spirituality and makes personal growth and meditation appear joyful to the reader. The 18 contributions from 6 countries across 4 continents add to the spice and flavor. The drawback in my view is that most of the contributions are from western part of the world and more contributions from eastern part could have provided a more balance and richness to the book.

Credits :
Jeevan Nair, Author and Formerly Principal, Correspondent-Hindustan Times

Careers in Information Security and Ethical Hacking List

The following are the list of careers offered in in Information Security and Ethical Hacking.
  • Network Security Systems Manager
  • Network Security Systems Administrator
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Systems/Applications Security Executive
  • Web Security Administrator
  • Web Security Manager
  • Security Auditor
  • Ethical Hacker
  • Data Security Specialist
  • Chief Information Security Officer

Monday, July 2, 2012

Amir Khan Satyamev Jayate on Apps

Amir Khan’s latest television show - Satyamev Jayate is now available on an app. Available on iTunes, the app enables streaming songs and videos. One can also share these with friends and communities on a click of a button and follow the official Satyamev Jayate twitter timeline. With every episode, the app is also updated with the new song and video released on that episode. It is currently available on itunes. It
comes with original songs and videos at $1.99.

PORTRONICS LIMEBOX Technical Specifications

PORTRONICS LIMEBOX

The LimeBox smart TV box is what you need to buy if you find yourself stuck with a brand new TV that is dumb in all sense of the term. This Android-based box can make your TV smart and also link it to the Internet. It is easy to set up and needs no special skills. Setting up a wi-fi on this device is also easy. The interface is clean and easy to navigate and it has the usual Google apps like Search, Gmail and Skype. LimeBox plays any video and audio format thorough the USB . The only problem we faced was that it cannot remember the last played point of a video unless you add a bookmark. Plus, the device does not do much to increase the sound, especially if you are playing an HD file. The Internet TV section has YouTube and Metacafe apps (you can add more from Google Play). You will need a wireless keyboard to do anything serious on the browser. The remote does not have any alphabet keys and we could not find a virtual keyboard either. The games tab has angry birds, fruit ninja and fishing water already installed, but we could not play them using the remote.

LIMEBOX Technical Specifications
  • Android 2.3
  • 1.2 GHz Rockchip Processor
  • DDR3 512MB
  • 4GB NAND Flash
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • USB
  • SD card reader
  • HDMI
  • DLNA

Reviews about Nikon D800, Sony W690, Canon 1100D Cameras

Nikon D800
The DSLR with the most megapixels in the world (36.3 MP) has the potential to change photography and HD videography forever. The camera has an improved 51-point auto focus system which ensures that every pixel in the image is sharp and crisp even in low light. With the shutter speed range of 30 seconds to 1/8000 and the maximum ISO range of 6400 ‘monumental images’would not be a problem with this camera.

Sony W690
The point-and-shoot features a 16.1 MP digital camera, 10 x optical zoom and has a gyro sensor onboard. The camera offers four picture effect modes, 360 degree sweep panorama, optical steady shot and intelligent auto mode packed into a small body. Now that is handy.

Canon 1100D
The Canon 1100D is a perfect DSLR camera for those who wish to try their hand at photography while looking beyond the pocket camera. It has got a 12.2 megapixel APS-C Size CMOS sensor and captures both RAW and JPEG images. The camera has a 2.7 inch display to view pictures and comes with a EF S18-55 IS II kit lens.

Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH 221 Review

Review about Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH 221

This unit can instantly connect with the smartphone using NFC or Bluetooth connectivity. Available in bold colours, the BH221 has an OLED display to display the caller ID, song title, radio station, etc. Used with the phones for calling and music, it also has an inbuilt FM radio. Nokia promises a music playback time of up to seven hours.