4 Best Android Launchers 2015 – Worth The Experience !

Launchers are one of the best ways of customizing your android phones. They give your home-screen a nice look and allow you to go beyond the limits of your stock launcher. There are tons of Launchers available at the play store, but looking for our needs is what we do every time and that’s exactly where this point comes So to make your work easier, we have picked out the best android launchers which, according to me are really the worthy ones for holding those positions .

1. NOVA LAUNCHER (PRIME AND FREE) 

Nova is a simple, highly customizable and a smooth android launcher developed by TeslaCoil Software. No matter how many launchers I went through, I just cannot take my eyes off Nova Launcher. The main feature of this launcher is “best performance with lots of customization”.

Price: Free ($4 for prime version)

Google Play Link: Prime  | Free

Some of the key features include:

• Smoother than many other launchers
• Easy to use
• Good support and updates
• Lots of themes (literally)

The Prime version of Nova Launcher comes with more features. It features gesture control, more transition effects, hiding apps, etc.

2. GOOGLE NOW LAUNCHER :

This is the stock Android Launcher from Google. Stock may sound bore, but this launcher is really awesome for the free price. Actually, it’s hassle-free and clean with a good performance.

Price: Free

Google Play Link: Visit

Key Features:

• Clean and easy to use
• Good support (of-course)
• Google Now support

3. BUZZ LAUNCHER : 

A truly creative Launcher! You can browse through a user-driven theme library from within the app and make your own themes, too. If you want your homescreen to be a composition of your own art, this launcher is the way to go!

Price: Free

Google Play Link: Visit

Main advantages:

•  Creative: You can make and use unlimited theme combinations!
•  Completely free: From launcher to themes.
•  All themes are easily accessible from one single location.

4. Action Launcher 3 

This launcher has only been out for about a year but it’s already gathered a strong and loyal gathering. It comes packed with features and there are free and paid versions so you can check it out before buying it !

Price: Free

Google Play Link : Visit

CONCLUSION:

Those were just a few of them. You must definitely give a try to the other launchers as well, because each one of it has it’s own unique feature. Here are some more recommendations for you:

1. TSF Shell – Amazing one! Must try
2. Hola Launcher
3. SPB Shell 3D
4. LauncherPro
5. ADW Launcher
6. ssLauncher
7. Espier Launcher
8. Lightning Launcher
9. Smart Launcher
10. Jet Launcher
11. Holo Launcher
12. Imgy
13. Regina 3D Launcher
14. SwipeStarter
15. 360 Launcher
16. CircleLauncher light
17. Tile Launcher
18. Holo Launcher (good for lower-end devices)
19. ReLaunch
20. Dodol Launcher

Not to forget that each Launcher has its specific features and new features are always added with new updates. If you think that we missed something along the way, feel free to comment below. And don’t forget to thank the Developers who are trying hard to make android as user-friendly as possible. Thanks for reading the post.

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10 Incredibly Useful Websites You Wish You Knew Earlier Of The Week

There are so many wonderful websites around, and it is difficult to know each and every one of them. The below list provides some of those websites that I find particularly helpful, even though they are not as famous or as prevalent as some of the big names out there .

1. BugMenot

Are you bugged constantly to sign up for websites, even though you do not wish to share your email? If yes, then BugMeNot is for you. Instead of creating new logins, BugMeNot has shared logins across thousands of websites which can be used .

2. Get Notify

This nifty little website tracks whether the emails sent by you were opened and read by the receiver. Moreover, it also provides the recipient’s IP Address, location, browser details, and more.

3. Zero Dollar Movies

If you are on a constant lookout of free full length movies, then Zero Dollar movies provides a collection of over 15,000 movies in multiple languages that are available to watch for free on Youtube. It indexes only full length movies and no trailers, or partial uploads. In addition, it has a clean interface, contributing to a good movie watching experience .

4. Livestream

Livestream allows you to watch and broadcast events live to viewers on any platform. For the next time when you want to share your company’s annual CEO speech live to employees who are on remote locations, Livestream serves as a perfect platform .

5. scr.im

scr.im converts your email address into a short custom URLs, that can be shared on public websites. This prevents your email id from getting picked up by spam robots, and email harvesters who are on a constant lookout from your email id .

6. TinEye

TinEye is a Reverse Image search tool which is as accurate as Google’s Reverse Image search tool. As opposed to Google, TinEye provides a set of APIs that can be used for personal and commercial purposes, which makes it very useful for developers.

7. Fax Zero

Fax Zero allows you to send faxes to US and Canada for free. Additionally, it enables you to send faxes to countries outside North America at a fixed pay per use cost.

8. Snopes

Do you believe that fingernails and hair continue to grow after death? Why don’t you check out if this is true, along with thousands of other urban folklore out there, at Snopes?

9. Stickk

Is it difficult for you to stick to goals ? If yes, then let Stickk help you reach your goals. It makes use of commitment contracts to empower you to better your lifestyle .

10. Boxoh

Boxoh can track the status of any shipment package on Google Maps.

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Windows 10 Is Almost Here: Here’s What You Need to Know

Windows 10 will be released on July 29, 2015. Microsoft is already advertising it to WIndows 7 and 8.1 users using a system tray pop-up. This is a free upgrade, and will probably be a good one for Windows 7 and 8 users alike. 

Microsoft wants to get all recent Windows machines on the same operating system, providing a standardized Windows platform and pushing the “universal apps” offered by the Windows Store. After the mess of Windows 8, Windows 10 is looking pretty good.

Yes, It’s Free (For Most People)

Windows 10 will be a free upgrade, assuming your computer runs Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or Windows 8.1. As long as you upgrade to Windows 10 within the first year, you won’t have to pay a cent. Despite some confusion online, you won’t have to pay anything. As long as you upgrade to Windows 10 within the first year, you can continue using Windows 10 and getting updates for the “supported lifetime of the device.” It’s a full copy that will continue to work.

If you have an older computer running Windows Vista or a previous version of Windows, you won’t get a free upgrade. You may want to buy a new computer if you have such an old computer, anyway. If you have a pirated  copy of Windows, you may be able to upgrade — but you’ll continue to have a “non-genuine” copy of Windows 10.

If you’re building your own computer or purchasing a copy of Windows 10 to run in a virtual machine, you’ll have to pay $110 for Windows 10 Home or $199 for Windows 10 Pro. If you want to upgrade an old computer to Windows 10 after the first year and you miss out on the free upgrade offer, you’ll need to pay for a copy of Windows too — unless Microsoft extends the offer. 

How to Upgrade

Update: You Can download the ISO image for Windows 10  directly from Microsoft’s web site.

You’ll be able to upgrade via Windows Update when Windows 10 comes out. Microsoft rolled out a “Get Windows 10″ , and you’ll be seeing those notifications in your system tray on Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 computers. Yes, that Windows 10 pop-up in your system tray is real, legitimate, and from Microsoft. It was added to your existing WIndows systems via a Windows update.

“Reserve” your copy of Windows 10 and your Windows computer will automatically download Windows 10 in bits and pieces before the release date. When Windows 10 is good to go, you won’t have to download a massive installer from Microsoft at the same time everyone else does. It’s a bit like preloading a game or movie before the release date.

If you plan on upgrading when Windows 10 is released, reserve it now. You don’t actually have to reserve — you’ll be able to upgrade for free for the first year. Reserving your copy will just save download time later. Microsoft will likely have a website that walks you through upgrading when Windows 10 is released.

What’s New – and Should You Upgrade?

Microsoft wants Windows 10 to be a worthy upgrade to both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users. It builds on Windows 8’s base, offering its desktop improvements and security features . But Microsoft has relented on the most hated aspects of Windows 8. The charms bar  is gone. The pop-up Start menu is back — it has live tiles on it by default, but you can remove those if you like. That “modern” or “Metro” interface is now confined only to a special tablet mode, and all applications run in windows on the desktop on normal PCs. If you’re using Windows 8 on a non-touch device,  this is a huge improvement . The desktop interface makes sense again . 

If you’ve been using Windows 7, you get access to all the improvements found in Windows 8 with an interface that makes more sense. Windows 10 includes other useful features, including  “Task View” virtual desktops  and even enhancements to the Command Prompt , that should make Windows 7 desktop users pretty happy to upgrade. Microsoft’s new “Edge” browser is a new default browser, meaning even Windows users who stick with the default browser will have a better experience. Modern versions of Internet Explorer aren’t as bad they used to be, but Edge is still a big improvement. Microsoft’s Cortana assistant is integrated — if you’re in one of a handful of supported countries, at least. Windows 10 is packed with other useful improvements, and — unlike some of the more annoying features found in Windows 8 — they can be disabled if you don’t want to use them.

Microsoft is also pushing the Windows Store for desktop users in Windows 10, as those fancy new “universal apps” now run in desktop windows and could actually be a bit useful. That’s a big reason Windows 10 is free — to build a large platform app developers will want to target and get Windows users on the same software.

Microsoft’s Plans for Windows 10

Microsoft is pushing the idea that Windows 10 will be different than previous releases, and it’s even been called “the last version of Windows.” Microsoft plans on releasing frequent updates that polish Windows 10 and add features, although they did also say this about Windows 8.

Microsoft plans on this being the last major operating system upgrade you’ll do, with new features and improvements regularly being rolled out via Windows Update rather than waiting for a once-every-several-years release. Even many of the included applications will be updated separately via the Windows Store.

Windows 10 looks like a good upgrade. Currently, less than two months from its release date, the Windows 10 preview releases are still a bit buggy. Assuming Microsoft can polish Windows 10 up in just a few more weeks, Windows 10 will be a worthy and recommended upgrade.

Yes, there are live tiles, universal apps, and Microsoft account integration features — but you can avoid these if you don’t want them. Better yet, all these new features actually integrate with the Windows desktop rather than fighting with it, as they did in Windows 8.

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10 Easy Ways To Make Money Quickly

On this page you’ll find all the best ways to make money in your spare time whilst at university based on our own experience. We’ll keep adding new ways to this page so go ahead and bookmark it. And please do share your own ideas in the comments !

01. Online surveys : 

An increasingly popular way for students to make money is to fill out online surveys in their spare time. Research companies are always recruiting new members to answer surveys and test new products . For a few minutes of form filling, you can make a couple of quid which is paid as cash or rewards. You can bag up to £3 ($5) for some surveys ! 

A few good ones to try are: Tonula , Vivatic , My surveys , YouGov , The Opinion Panel , iPoll , Hiving  , PanelBase , New Vista  ... 

Also sign up for Swagbucks.com which rewards you for surveys as well as simply surfing the web, watching videos and playing games .

02. Paid for searching the web : 

Interested in earning cash for doing what you already do online? This has to be one of the easiest methods of making money online without really any effort or change in your behavior .

This innovative idea by Qmee.com rewards you for searching in Google, Bing or Yahoo. You just install a simple add-on to your browser and when you conduct a search there may be a few sponsored results alongside your normal search.

Each Qmee result has a cash reward attached – if you are interested in it simply click on it and collect your reward.

The best thing is there is no minimum to cashout – our first one was just 72p wired to our Paypal account. You also have the option to donate it to charity.

Sign up now for free and start earning from your own searches ! Click here to start 

03. Social Investment Networks : 

The historically hard-to-break world of investing in stock markets and currencies has been cracked wide open. Today there is no need to be a fat cat or fund the yachts of Wolf of Wall Street style stock brokers. You can do it all yourself with the help of free online market trading platforms.

Having spent many hours researching this new opportunity, I’ve been experimenting with eToro.com which has over 4 million users worldwide. It was recently featured in the BBC 2 documentary “Traders: Millions by the Minute” and the Financial Times.

One of the best things on eToro is the CopyTrader feature. This lets you literally see, follow and copy the investments of other top performing traders.

04. Sell clothes on eBay

Everyone’s best friend when it comes to getting rid of junk is Ebay . Online auctions are a sure-fire way to turn that sleeveless jacket (which came in and out of fashion in a week) into hard cash.

Some eBay sellers look at trends and try to predict what will be big ahead of the market. If you are good and don’t mind taking a risk then you can buy early in bulk and sell on when the craze hits.

05. Start your own website 

If you’ve ever seen the film The Social Network then you’ve most likely had your brain spinning as to what website you can start-up to make you billions.

And of course there are lots of stories out there about successful students who have started a site while at university, or even bought a domain name and later sold it for 1000s.

In fact, Save the Student is one such example of a website started at university by Owen Burek in his first year, which has since grown into a full-time and successful enterprise.

06. Review music for money 

If you love music, make it your business by reviewing unsigned bands and artists online for cash with Slicethepie .

It can take a while to build up your reputation but some users of the site have said that they earn £40 a month. This may not sound like much, but if it’s something you enjoy then it shouldn’t be hard work and is another thing for your CV . Money you earn will be in $US but anyone can sign up and review.

To get started, head over to Slicethepie  now or read our quick guide for more info.

07. Sell your notes

If you don’t mind sharing your notes with other students it’s a great way to generate a little extra cash. There are sites out there that you can upload your notes to, along with your price, and then when another student downloads them you get paid .

Sites like Notesale  are free for you to list your notes but tend to take a cut of your profit in order to handle the marketing etc so that you don’t have to go out there and promote your notes yourself.

You will most likely have to upload PDFs but it’s worth it for the return and you can submit handwritten notes but you’re likely to make more money if they’re typed up .

08. Sell your photos 

If you think you’ve got a good shot and a little creativity, try uploading your photographs for free to stock websites. A good starting point is Fotolia or istockphoto .

Make more money selling photo subjects that people are demanding, and there’s a great resource to find this out here . It might be a good idea to test them out in print first yourself . 

09. Affiliate marketing

If you’ve got a good presence on social media or perhaps you even have a blog or website, you can start bringing in money immediately by promoting all sorts of companies, products, services and offers online. 

Sign up to an affiliate network such as Affiliate Window , check their offers blog or browse the merchant listings to find something you think your friends would be interested in, grab your affiliate link and share it. If someone buys (can be within up to 90 days) using your link you’ll make a nice commission.

To take it a step further, set up a website  or a topical Facebook page and invite all your friends to join it and post your affiliate offers on there.

10. Sell second-hand course books

One great way to make money is to buy other students’ text books at the end of the year, and then sell them just after freshers’ week – when the new intake of students know that they need them! 

You can either advertise on campus or list them online very easily on Amazon.co.uk Books Trade-In (just bear in mind they take a commission on books sold).

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