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  • PushAlert-Add Web Push Notification to website

    Have you observed a pop up window when you visit some of the websites which asks your consent to enable notifications from that website? Pushalert plugin is one such service provider. With PushAlert service you can add push alert  to wordpress blog, blogger blog, Joomla etc.  In this post we will see, how to add a web push notification to websites using pushalert service.

    Advantages of adding PushAlert Web Push Notification to website

    Here are some of the features of PushAlert PushAlert Web Push Notification.

    Multilingual Support & Opt-in Box Themes:  PushAlert supports many languages. This is a useful function as it enables you to send notification in different languages. For example, if your website is in Hindi, you can send notifications in Hindi. It also provides option to customize Opt-Box themes.

    Works with major web browsers and platforms: Pushalert web notification works well with most of the popular web browsers such as Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari etc. It works well on Android, MacOS, Linux, iOS as well.

    In-depth Analysis: There is a detailed reports which helps to analyse the performance of the campaigns easily. The analytics includes metrics including impressions, clicks, delivery rate and CTR for each notification.

    How to add Push Alert Web notification to Word Press Blog using PushAlert Plugin

    If you are using non https enabled website, then integration of push alert notification to wordpress blog is very simple. If you are using https enabled wordpress blog, then you need to do one more step.So here is the step by step guide to add push alert notification to wordpress blog.

    •  Install the PushAlert Plugin by searching for ‘pushalert’ from the “Plugins->Add New” section of your WordPress Dashboard. Alternatively, you can download the plugin and then jump to the Plugins section. Now go to Add New and then Upload Plugin.
    • If you are using https enabled website, you need to paste 2 files to root directory. You can get these files, once you register your account in pushalert. You need to go to intergrate tab. Here go to wordpress tab. Download the files and then upload it to root directory.

    How to add Push Alert Web notification to Blogger blogs

    For adding push alert web notification to blogger blogs, login to your pushalert.co account. Now browse to integrate tab. Copy the Javascript code and paste it on to head section of your blog.

    How to add Push Alert Web notification to Joomla

    You can refer to the details given in your pushalert dashboard integration page, Joomla tab.

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8-Always on File Encryption

    Data security is one of the top priority when dealing with sensitive data. In recent times, we have been listening a lot about data leaks, server hack etc.  Full data encryption is one of the solution which helps to prevent unauthorised access to sensitive data. But manual encrypting every time and every files is cumbersome and prone to misses. For this, Sophos, world’s leader in encryption of software, introduced Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8 which promises to provide always on file level encryption.

    Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8 uses data centric protection approach to encryption.  This provides an easy way to protect your data against theft, breach or accidental exposure regardless of where and how the data is travelling. As it is has the always on encryption, data protection starts as soon as the file is created. The encryption follows even if the data is saved or shared internally or externally.

    Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8 is the first platform  to provide persistent, transparent and proactive encryption that protects files across Windows, Mac, iOS or Android platforms by default.  It  also provides an option to administrators for setting the default app for any kind of files. This will become the trusted app for that file type. Apart from that app, no other app can open the files which is an added security to the data.

    Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8 provides always on encryption. When a file created it gets automatically encrypted. The file icon will have the locked symbol. Any device within the network can view the files without using the password.   The encrypted files which are shared via email within the networks can also be opened without the password.

    Sophos SafeGuard easily integrates Sophos mobile control. It provides an option to view, use and share the files which are created in Mac or Windows system regardless of your mobile operating system. If you want to open encrypted file received via email in your mobile device, save it on the secure workplace container. Login to the secure workplace. Click on the files to view. Once again no need of password to access the files.

    If you want to share the encrypted file outside the network which does not uses Sophos SafeGuard Encryption, you have the option to add password. The end user need to enter the password to open the file.

    Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8 How it works Video guide

    Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8 Features

    • Encryption starts from the creation of the file.
    • Users can easily collaborate on encrypted documents from Windows, Mac, iOS and Android platforms and devices.
    • Businesses can accelerate compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), HIPAA and other required data privacy standards.
    • Sophos SafeGuard 8 is enabled to directly communicate with endpoint protection as part of Sophos’ synchronized security strategy.
    • Provides an option to create password to the encrypted files to share with others users who are not in the Sophos platform.

  • AZ Screen Recorder: Free Android App to Record screen without Rooting

    Ever since Google introduced support for native on device screen recording using apps, there are many apps started offering screen recording function. But very few of them are free. In this post we will introduce you to a free Android App which does screen recording on  Android 5.0 or later running smartphones.  AZ Screen Recorder is a Android screen recorder which is available for free in play store and does not require root access.

    AZ Screen recorder floating controls
    AZ Screen recorder floating controls
    AZ screen recorder Settings
    AZ screen recorder Settings

    Free AZ Screen Recorder Android App Features

    • No time limit, no watermark, ad free and very easy to use.
    • Record videos in HD or in Full HD resolution.
    • Pause and Resume function while recording.
    • Audio recording through  mic.

    Free version is more than enough for most of the users. However, if you are a professional and need more functions, you can go for the pro version.

    AZ Screen Recorder Pro Android App Features

    As mentioned before, if you want pro version, you can buy the donation package. With AZ Screen Recorder Pro version, you will get some additional features which are mentioned below.

    • Magic button : a button that controls your recording without showing anything on the screen. Thus, your video viewers will solely focus on the app, the game or whatever you want to screencast.
    • Overlay front camera : you can record your face and your emotions in a small overlay window, which can be dragged freely to any position on the screen and customized to any size and opacity.
    • Countdown timer : is there something you have to prepare before recording ? Don’t worry, the countdown timer will wait until you are ready to start and snap at the moment you want.
    • Draw on screen : this unique feature is huge when making a tutorial. You can emphasize, draw a symbol or mark something with any chosen colour directly on your screen.
    • Trim videos : the screencast can be long and contains unnecessary information, you can trim the parts you don’t want to make your videos even more impressive.

    Taking screenshot on a Android smartphone is a very useful function. But having the ability make videos on the screen is more useful when you want to make tutorials. Using AZ Screen Recorder you can record your screen whenever you want. For example, you can record your screen while playing games, making changes to settings etc. You can download this Android screen recorder app from the Play store by clicking here.

  • Duplicate Files Fixer : An Android app to Remove Duplicate Files

    More often than not Android users are concerned about their phone’s memory usage. While they store important content on it, there is also a high possibility of data redundancy. So now you REFLECT back and you will find abundant duplicate content on your phone’s storage.
    Worry no more! Duplicate Files Fixer app resolves this hitch in quicks. The app is available on Google Play Store (for free) and is rated with 4 stars.

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    Duplicate Files Fixer Interface

    Duplicate Files Fixer is an efficacious app to find and remove duplicate files from Android phones. The app welcomes the users with a striking interface, with every feature listed clearly on its home screen. The home screen of Duplicate Files Fixer allows users to scan different areas of their phone.

    Next the scan engine of this duplicate media remover is designed with 5 distinct scan modes, namely, Scan Audio, Scan Video, Scan Picture, Scan Documents and Full Scan. Users can use these scanning modes as per their requirement. This duplicate cleaner app then finds all identical files and auto-mark them with prior content of users.

    Once you will mark duplicates file with different marking options available, this cleaner app will proceed with deletion of all such files. We found the deletion process as easy as a pie. Therefore, this duplicate remover app could impress us here.d

    Duplicate Files Fixer Android App Feature Highlights

    We call an app potent only if has some worth using feature which are distinct and useful at the same time. Duplicate Files Fixer too has some feature which make it worth using and worth reviewing. Find them here:

    Marking Options: The app has some good duplicate file marking options, that include ‘Mark all except First in each group’, ‘Mark all except Last in each group’, ‘Shortest Path unselect’ and ‘Remain Unmark all’.

    Duplicate Files Fixer App Marking options
    Duplicate Files Fixer Marking options

    Settings: Settings of this duplicate cleaner app includes ‘Ignore List’ and ‘Scan filters’. The latter option further scanning as per name, size, content and 0-byte size files. Users have the choice over these settings and further on the scanning.

    Duplicate Files Fixer Settings

    Summary:

    In nutshell, we are pretty impressed with this duplicate finder and remover app. It aptly simplifies the entire process of deleting duplicates. And yes need not to say, it’s a HANDY app. We’d not falter to recommend this app. You can download the app with the link here.

    About Author: It is a guest post from Ankush Ameria.

  • GameXS Launches PlayX- Gaming Tournaments to bring eSports to home

    GameXS, one of the leading game stores in India,  launched a gaming tournaments app called PlayX.  With this app, gamers can compete in daily/ weekly online tournaments as well as head-to- head challenges in games like FIFA, CS: GO, DOTA 2, Clash Royale and many more from their own consoles/ devices. PlayX brings eSports to home of gaming enthusiasts.

    GameXS PlayX app

    According to company, as of now it has around 1000 subscribers. Around 300 players are playing the games online. Daily app page is getting close to 500 visitors.

    To get people to use the app, GameXS conducted  an offline FIFA 16 tournament at SMAAASH, Cyberhub, Gurgaon. It was attended by over 100 pro FIFA players from all over India. On this occasion total prizes worth INR 1 lac were awarded. To promote PlayX app Game XS is planning to organize gaming tournaments regularly in all major cities in the coming months.

    eSports is the fastest growing segment of gaming globally. It has been recently added to RIO olympics as eGames International Gaming Tournament. In Olympic years, both summer and winter, the eGames will take place in the host cities. The future tournaments planned are Pyeongchang in 2018 and Tokyo in 2020.

    GameXS feels that there is huge potential for eSports in India. As per estimates, there are 130 million casual gamers and 7 million hardcore gamers are there in India. But there is void of platform for them to showcase their talent. PlayX aim to provide a platform for the hardcore gamers((and if needed organizer) to power the eSports in India. Kabeer Jain, Founder of GameXS said, “The path to pro gaming leagues in India is through amateur leagues. The Indian gamer needs to play more competitive games without substantial investment into equipment and travel before he is ready to compete at a global stage. By competing online in free tournaments/ head-to- head challenges, gamers can hone their skills and be better prepared for the bigger tournaments. We expect about 100s of gamers participating in our weekly online gaming tournaments to begin with.”

    Sanjay K Goyal, Founder & CEO, ACL Mobile and an Angel investor in GameX said “Gaming is an enticing segment, as it encompasses not just the best of technical creativity and innovation, but also observes deep-rooted commitment and loyalty from users. With the launch of PlayX, GameXS intends to streamline and organize the segment, whilst bringing in top-notch games from global leaders. I am affirmative that GameXS users will appreciate the launch of PlayX and actively engage in the online tournaments.”

    PlayX will host daily tournaments for all sorts of games where players can join and take part in.It does not restrict the users to Major games like Dota 2, FIFA or CS: GO, but also provide equally fun and challenging games for the mobile Platforms like Clash Royale and Pool.

    PlayX also looks to organize and help others organize offline gaming tournaments for players to gather up and grow familiar with the community.

    PlayX app features

    • Setup matches and challenge right on your mobile device.
    • Get instant alerts when tournaments or head to head matches are updated.
    • Invite & Earn – Invite your friends and get credits to compete in tournaments.
    • Chat – Quickly agree on the terms for your match and timing for your head-to-head matches.
    • Easy evidence upload – take a picture to prove your victory, right from the app.