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Using smartphones for video calling is not exactly a new function. But the usability has been in question over these past decades due to the limited functionality of the smartphones. Two of these limitations include the poor level of hardware and the unreliable internet connections. With modern developments and improvements in video calling technology, today it is easy to make a high quality video call from your smartphone.

The quality of the video call is also greatly improved due to the advancements in the hardware. Advancements such as the Apple iOS 5 can support enterprise video conferencing software. The latest models of iPhone can also support HD (High Definition) video conferencing.

The latest video conferencing solutions from LifeSize, a division of Logitech, can support the iOS5,this has come as excellent news for iPhone users as now it is possible to perform video conferencing whilst on the move. This application is called LifeSizeClearSea and is interoperable between more than one device. It can connect to any number of standards-based video collaboration systems in a matter of seconds. The ClearSea servercan either be virtual software or a physical device. The HD desktop client works for both the PC and Mac and also for both the iPhone and Android smartphones.

Apple’s iOS 5 not only allows high quality video calling, it is also compatible with HD video calling. ClearSea allows this HD capability on any of the upgraded Apple smartphones.

Now the only merchant in the enterprise video conferencing arena that can offer a fully interoperable system between the meeting room to the PC and Mac as well as to the iOS 5 is LifeSize.

Since the acquisition of Miral, LifeSize is now the only supplier of video conferencing systems that are fully interoperable. The development of the Apple iOS 5 has revived the enthusiasm that it is possible to achieve high quality mobile video technology.

The videogame industry hasn’t had a truly defining cross-court rivalry in years. In the early ’90s, Sega set itself apart from Nintendo by acting like the coolest kid in class. It was the Nickelodeon to Nintendo’s Disney Channel, Judd Nelson to Emilio Estevez; Sega was cooler, hipper, ToeJam and Earl-er. A decade later, Sony and Microsoft became embroiled in a console arms race, constantly trying to one-up each other with better graphics, bigger games, Blu-ray. But the current generation of consoles has mostly settled into a quiet three-way détente. Nintendo has grown fat off all that casual-gamer money. Sony and Microsoft have split the hardcore markets. Most major games are multi-platform, so choosing a PS3 over a 360 isn’t an existential choice: It just means you like God of War more than Gears of War.

In such a relatively calm environment, it’s understandable that this month’s military-shooter duel between Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3 has been built up into a veritable pop culture showdown. The games are similar enough in subject matter — although the Modern Warfare series has always been a bit more outré, with its Red Dawn-ish portrayal of evil Russians attacking America. But gameplay-wise, the two franchises have two very different philosophies. Battlefield models a strategic, class-based multiplayer structure that emphasizes teamwork — which is arguably more “realistic,” and certainly more cerebral, thanCall of Duty‘s emphasis on lone-wolf Deathmatch badassery.

More importantly, the Battlefield/CoD showdown is a classic David vs. Goliath tale. The annual November release of the newest Call of Duty has become an annual sales holiday, with Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops setting cosmic first-week sales records. So Electronic Arts has painted the Battlefield franchise as a plucky upstart, a Call of Duty killer, the brainy alternative for the discerning consumer. The first-week sales of Battlefield 3 are encouraging, and the multiplayer is undeniably fun, although the PS3 and 360 versions of the game were both plagued with server errors in the first week.

However, in at least one respect, Battlefield 3 is a tremendous disappointment: The single-player campaign is a boring, punishingly unfun slog. It’s especially disappointing because the game gets off to a good start. There’s a swaggery prologue level where you fight a group of terrorists on a moving train. There’s some nice ambient dialogue, including a conversation where one of your fellow grunts says, “Bro, America was founded by terrorists, for terrorists. History is determined by the motherf—-ing victor.” Johnny Cash’s apocalyptic rendition of “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” gets played on the soundtrack. It’s fun, atmospheric, pulpy

Read complete review  ’Battlefield 3′ videogame here

It was snowing heavily in New York. The University was closed for the next two days because of the heavy snowfall. The whole city had come to a standstill and almost everything was shut. Students were elated with the unplanned holidays and so were my fellow Professors. I was only glad myself with the spare time I had on me to work on a Paper presentation for a business Summit at our University in a few days time.

I was busy searching for information from the Internet and downloading it on to my laptop. I had just started to download an e-book as a part of my research when my wife called out from downstairs for lunch. Since it was a large sized file, I left it to download hoping it would be complete by the time I came back.

My wife had prepared a delicious lunch that afternoon. We spoke on numerous things while digging into the fresh chocolate cake that my wife had baked last night for dessert. I helped her out with the dishes and went upstairs with another big chunk of cake in a plate. When I entered my room and saw my laptop screen,I was taken aback. There was a runtime error flashing on my screen and the download had stopped. I had no idea what could have gone wrong or what could be done to rectify it, so I closed the window. I opened another window again and started the download. To my horror it froze after a while and the error popped up again. I was confused thinking what had gone wrong with my laptop. Just then my elder son, Jacob, called up to tell me that he would be coming in next week. He felt the usual enthusiasm missing in my voice and asked me if everything was fine. I told him the problem I was experiencing with my laptop. He immediately asked me to call up iYogi, adding that it was a tech support company and would help me in resolving and fixing the glitch with my laptop.

My son told me that he had benefited largely in the past from their services and found them reliable whenever he faced any problem with his laptop or computer. He had said enough and I was pretty convinced by the end of the call that I had to call up iYogi immediately. After disconnecting his call, and without any further delay, I dialed in the number my son had given me on my phone. The call was connected in seconds and soon I was speaking to a technician who asked for my name and contact details. After he noted them down, he inquired about the problem that I was having with my laptop. I told him there was a runtime error on my laptop. He asked me to read out the entire error message and when I did, he asked for the permission to access my laptop remotely and I allowed him to do so. He not only fixed my laptop without wasting much time but also told me the exact reason behind the error and why it occurred on my laptop. Soon he was removing unnecessary files, programs, software from my laptop to make it work smoothly. In no time my laptop was working even more efficiently than before. I thanked him before disconnecting the call and was quite impressed with the way he helped me out. I felt good and got back to work on my laptop with a broad smile on my face.

OK, so you finally broke down and got a new smartphone to replace the old device that you’ve been using for the last few years.  Whether you are a first time user of a smartphone or you are an expert, changing to a new device can be overwhelming and frustrating.  If you’ve found yourself on overwhelmed and frustrated street, here are some directions to make it back to satisfaction ave.

The first thing to do is to keep in mind why you made such a change in the first place.  For those coming from a plain cell phone, the attraction of the smartphone’s power and flexibility brought about the need to change.  For others moving from one smartphone platform to another, it was the limitation of the old platform that forced change.  At this point you should then realize that it is not the smartphone that has you overwhelmed, it is the change from the old to the new that does.  As with anything that has routine familiarity in our lives, change in that routine can cause havoc – if we allow it to.

The second thing to realize with a new smartphone is that you are in a “go back to go” situation.  Essentially, you are in a state where you have to educate yourself about your smartphone and then go about the process of integration of the device into your daily routine.  This “go back to go” situation applies to every smartphone user, novice to pro.

Going back to go means also learning how to do things in the following order – simple to complex.  Simple would be a familiarization process with the basic controls of the phone.  Or in other words finding out what every button does on the smartphone by reading the user manual. Simple also means familiarizing yourself with the basic functions of the phone – like being able to make a call.  If anything, make sure that your smartphone can make and receive calls properly.  Also make sure that other call functions such as voice mail work correctly.  Although it may seem like a hassle to do this, these are essential first steps.  Even though most carriers set up their phones at the point of sale, things can still go wrong when it comes to making a call.  You can avoid a lot of initial frustration by first familiarizing yourself with your new smartphone’s controls and then ensuring that it can indeed make calls.

Once you have the basics under control, then it is time to move on to the more complex functions of the smartphone.  Whether you are a novice or a pro, when it comes to the more complex features of a new smartphone, your best bet is the new user tutorials.  Even if they seem lame, new user tutorials can be very useful in explaining how to browse the web or to set up email on your new device.  Once you’ve gone through the tutorials, then start using the features of your new smartphone.  Again, this process should be done in the simple to complex order.  Start off with a simple task like browsing the web.  Then methodically move on to more complex operations like email setup, installing social networking apps and so forth.  The new user tutorials can be found either on the smartphone itself or in the user manual.  If you find that there are no tutorials for your device, then consult the user manual for the info you need.

The final step is the integration of the new device into your daily life.  For novice smartphone users this may mean adapting to texting as apposed to calling as the primary means of communication.  For pros this could mean for instance, adapting to the way Android works with Microsoft Exchange as opposed to Windows Mobile.  In either case the integration process is in itself a learning process that could take a up to few weeks to accomplish.

Throughout this learning process with your new device, keep in mind that it’s going to take time.  To put things in another way, you and your new smartphone are now in a relationship.  As with human relationships, there is always the infatuation phase and then the long haul love phase.  Learning about your new smartphone in the infatuation phase will make the long haul love phase go much better.

Throughout our lives, it is unavoidable for us to have accidents and medical emergencies. These can range from simple falling a few flights from the stairs, or having an allergy attack to something much worse such as getting into a traffic accident or getting a heart attack. No matter what the cause is, we would always want to get help immediately.

According to medical studies, the survival rate of injured people decreases exponentially for every second that passes from time of injury to first aid and medical treatment. This just means that immediate medical action is needed for you to have better chances of surviving an accident or medical emergency. This is all good and well if this episode happens outside in a crowded street or at work where your office mates can immediately go to the rescue and call for help. However, what will happen to you if this happens while you are driving alone at night or you are at home with nobody to notice. Sometimes, even non-fatal accidents and emergencies become lethal simply because nobody was there to help you or call for help.

Personal Emergency Response System

With this in mind, it would be helpful if you have a Personal Emergency Response System or more commonly known as a Medical Alert or Medical Alarm. This is a tool that will summon immediate emergency medical personnel upon activation. In most cases, this is a simple gadget that is always kept with you and with one press of a button, you can immediately contact 911 or family members to let them know that something is wrong. Depending on the unit, some may only store one number while others may even go up to 5. The device will call the numbers you have stored in order of priority and will not stop until one picks up. When someone answers, it will automatically go to loud speaker mode enabling you to call for help even if you have collapsed on the ground.

The Evolution of the System

Though the systems used nowadays are high-tech, the origin of the PERS itself is quite old. It was developed in Germany back in the 1970’s by Wilhelm Hormann with the aim of developing new help functions for both walking and non-walking patients, the elderly, or those alone at home. The technical application of the system was a success with the help of AEG-Telefunken Backnang GmbH and was presented internationally in the early 1980’s. In 1982, Hormann’s system was distinguished with the Frankfurt Innovation Prize of the German Economy and was deemed as a success.

How It Can Help You

According to studies, those that have the Medical Alert System live six years longer in their houses as compared to those who don’t. The PERS is good not only for the elderly who are more prone to accidents and health emergencies but for people who are living alone or are alone most of the time. With this in hand, medical help will arrive almost instantaneously; thus exponentially increasing your chances for survival.