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Dell's Alienware chain of Gaming PC s have come up with a truly extra-terrestrial looking gaming monster - The Area 51 . You can choose either 6 core or 8 core Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme processors which come overclocked from the factory itself. You can go upto 32GB on DDR4 memory. Immerse yourself in superior HD gaming  using triple Ultra HD 4K monitors boasting a resolution of 11520x2160. The Alienware Area 51 supports up to 5 hard drives. Alienware Area 51  The design has very good ergonomics and helps in efficient cooling. Fans pull in air from the front-bottom of the machine and jet up and out the rear-top. Area 51 is truly a beast with more than enough computing power for any hard-core gaming experience . Here's the official promo video-

1 - Restore the Start menu Windows 8 has no Start menu. There are two different solutions to recover. - Start8 Stardock is clearly the best solution on the market. But beware, it is now paid (less than € 5). This tool allows you to find the traditional Start menu with an additional option to recall the touch home screen. It also allows the PC to boot directly to the desktop. -  StartMenu8 of IOBit is free. However, it is still in beta. It can also force Windows 8 to boot directly to the desktop rather than the home screen. 2 - Simplify access to the control panel The Control panel and its functions are essential everyday for many users. This is one of the menu options in Start the most clicked on Windows 7. Except on Windows 8, there is more Start menu. There are two ways to approach the problem. The first is to remember that all panel functions are indexed and therefore accessible by search. Use the combination [Windows] [W] . Practical option to find lost as Backup Wi

Looking to forward to build yourself a powerful gaming computer for all your gaming needs in 2014? Courtesy: cobrapcs.com You've come to the right place. There are some great PC games about to be released in 2014 , such as Dragon Age: Inquisition The Elder Scrolls Online South Park: The Stick of Truth Thief Titanfall Watch Dogs. To have the best experience in playing these HD games, you must have a build capable of overclocking your CPU and GPU. I've done just that. Now jumping straight into the build. CPU:   Intel Core i5 -4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler:   Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard:   Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon) Courtesy: asus.com Memory:   G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) Storage :  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Amazon)

In the recent years, we have seen a rapid progress in the field of software testing and quality assurance. We can say that world has experienced an evolution in the field of software testing as many software testing companies have mushroomed in the various parts of the globe. Testing was first defined by Myers in 1979 in his book “ the art of software testing ” as a way of executing the application and looking for the errors. However, the recent developments have totally changed the previous concepts of testing and it has emerged as a new field in the software engineering. The modern day studies have stated testing as an indispensible activity to ensure software quality. With the advent of the automation testing, achieving high quality standards through continuous improvement have become possible. Therefore, to confirm the quality of an application and to meet the expectations of the highly demanding user, applications are tested on the latest automated tools and toys avail

Nvidia has been a company I've trusted for years. I've been a PC gamer since I was a kid, building computers with Nvidia graphics cards . When I picked up my first Android tablet, it was the Tegra 3 equipped Nexus 7. So when Nvidia announced something radical at CES earlier this year, I was enthralled. That something was the Nvidia Shield , a a kind of games-focused Android device, formed of a 5-inch touchscreen mounted above a controller. The controller held the guts of an Android device inside, powered by Nvidia's new Tegra 4 Android chipset. The design makes for an ideal Android-powered gaming platform, with hundreds of titles in the Play store as well as a select few in the Shield-only game store. Just there, I was already tempted - the ideal Android handheld! What sealed the deal was another source of games: my PC! Using some clever streaming technology, I would be able to bring controller-capable PC games from my desk to my couch, my living room or indeed pr

Asus   always come up with the coolest multi-functional products. The best example is probably the PadFone - the phone that fits inside a tablet that comes with a stylus that's also a  Bluetooth headset  - but their latest big reveal is pretty incredible as well. It's called the Asus Transformer Book Trio , and as the name suggests it has three rather different operating modes. So to start off, we've got what looks to be a normal laptop computer, running Windows 8 on a new Intel Core i7 Haswell processor . There's a nice full HD 11.6-inch display with 10 finger touch support. And that's pretty cool by itself, but it gets  way  cooler. Flip a switch, and the Trio will swap to running Android instead, running off an entirely separate Intel Atom processor . Storage between the two modes is shared too, so you can edit a document on Windows then send it off on Android. So that's pretty cool, but it's not the only way that the Trio is crazy-awesome.

Dell is experienced enough in serving the needs of your typical corporate user and the hardware manufacturer manages to effectively do that yet again through its brand new tablet, the Latitude 10. The Dell Latitude 10 is undoubtedly the solid, efficient and compact tablet that business users have been waiting for. With a battery that’s capable of lasting all day long, and a slew of features customized for corporate Windows users, the Latitude 10 is a valuable addition to the business tablet arena. Here are its main features. Design The tablet is ideal for the constantly on-the-go business user due to the full-bodied magnesium alloy frame and the robust Corning Gorilla Glass IPS display . In contrast, the rear of the tablet is covered with a material that feels smooth to touch and instantly comfortable on being held in both hands. The Dell Latitude 10 measures 10.8x7x0.41 inches (HWD) and contains a USB 2.0 as well as a mini-HDMI port. Its weight of 1.57 pounds is more tha

Nowadays games are the enjoyment tool for mostly the youngsters and adults. It is also a source of entertainment even for the office-goers. Gaming is usually carried in different types of modules like computer cds, video games, play stations and PSPs. But due to the lack of time most of the gaming freaks cannot play their favorite games. So for solving this problem, a new type of gaming console has been launched. R4i card is the easiest solutions of gaming with Nintendo DS units and it also makes it powerful with its amazing features. Prospects of the efficient gaming card Some of the features of this card are it has a multi tasking feature of playing games with downloading music, watching videos, and even surfing the Internet. It also has a good feature of its expandable memory. You can save thousands of word files, music files or videos. You also have a good option of backup and can save your games without adjusting any space. Moreover you can install it easily without

The Dell Precision M4700 is a laptop with all the bells and whistles you’ll find in a desktop, without being as cumbersome. Check out the specifications: · Intel Ivy bridge processor, available in Core i5 and i7 · GPU: choice of NVIDIA Quadro mobile graphics chip, AMD Fire Pro or Intel 4000 · Display: 15.6 inch screen with UltraSharp FHD with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels · Storage: 750 GB, RAM: 16 GB, expandable up to 32 GB · Battery life 6 hours plus · Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Cellular Connectivity · Windows 7 OS, with option for Windows 8 · Blu-Ray Player, DVD read write drive · Optional: Multi touch trackpad and track stick, HD webcam, backlit keyboard · IT serviceable system; easy upgrading, installing or changing of parts possible. What these specifications mean is that this speedy, expandable and reliable mobile workstation. The drive bay easily pops out meaning you can

Are you a plucky gamer ? If yes then you would surely be in a mood to get something really benevolent that could just apprehend your gaming experience. So a Gaming Laptop is no where a bad choice. But whenever you surf on internet, you get hundreds of options to choose from, speaking like a lay man they aren't the options rather they are an indirect source to confuse the customers. So it’s very necessary to be clear that what you actually want your gaming laptop to do and how it should be. Also you should be aware of the specs you need to concentrate on. Performance How can you play the best games in your laptop? The simplest answer is that when you have a graphic card in it. So the basic need of a gaming laptop is a graphic card, graphic cards are actually integrated into the motherboard, low-end cards heat up quickly. Also while selecting you should also look for the components that supports mobile gaming. NVIDIA 's GTX modules are specifically meant for mobile c

Have you ever had an idea of recording your phone conversation in your PC ? Implementing this idea in real form, could be way too helpful. Let us cite a scenario, based on which you will feel the genuine need of implementing this concept, so here we go: many times we have seen people forgetting the crucial portion of the conversation that lasts for hours, and following this practice could be an effective solution to such problems. Recording the conversation in a PC requires the collection of certain utilities, which may sound little tedious to set up in your PC. We will put the entire process in a very simplified manner, so that you can start recording your phone calls, without any hassle. Find your appropriate device To begin with this process, you need your equipment that can be attached to your system for the proper reception of the sound signals. The device generally, used is ‘Telephony Answering Device’. The output of this device is supposed to be connected with the

For those of you who are struggling to get good performance out of your computer while playing your favorite games, you should consider building your next system. There are essentially two main reasons why it’s a better idea to build a gaming computer rather than buy one... The first reason you should build your next PC is because it will cost you less money than if you were to buy one. The build we will look at below costs approximately $1,000 to build. However, if you were to buy the same computer from one of the big computer assemblers (like Alienware ) you would find that you would have to pay nearly twice as much for the same computer. But that isn’t the only reason why it’s better to build your own gaming computer... The other reason why you should build--and not buy--is because the big name computer assemblers like to cut costs wherever they can so that they can maximize their profits. This means that they settle for components that are cheaply built. No,

Following the release of Cristopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, Asus will be giving customers a chance to get immersed in the thrills of The Dark Knight. Customers who purchase certain Asus products may also receive free The Dark Knight Rises tickets. The promotion scheme valid is in the United States, Canada, Australia, China (subject to motion picture release), India, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa, Hungary, Norway, Spain, Israel, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, United Arab Emirates, and Ukraine. The Asus N Series notebooks have exclusive features like SonicMaster Premium technology, co-developed with Bang and Olufsen ICEpower®, Waves MaxxAudio 3 processing tools, and a bundled external subwoofer that guarantees the most impactful audio on any notebook PC. The claimed (up to) two-week standby time should please the infrequent user, while the impatient will like the two second wake-up time. All the notebooks

MUMBAI, INDIA: Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Dell has announced the availability of its award-winning XPS 13 Ultrabook in India. The XPS 13 weights less than 1.4 kgs and is one of the smallest products in its class, featuring an edge-to-edge glass, near “frameless” display, all-day battery life, and the latest innovative technology for a superb overall user experience.

BANGALORE Wipro Infotech on Tuesday launched a range of ultra-portable notebooks, including the country's slimmest 14-inch ultrabook Aero Ultra with a thickness of about 19.3mm. The e.go Aero range comprises Aero Alpha, Aero Book and Aero Ultra, and costs between Rs 39,900 and Rs 49,000. Mr Ashok Tripathy, Vice-President and Business Head, Wipro Systems & Technology and Infrastructure Availability Services, told  Business Line  that the company expects the Aero range of products to contribute about 35 per cent to Wipro Infotech's revenues. Currently, the laptops and desktops together contribute about 33 per cent to Wipro's revenues from India.

Pay a visit to the fastest computer on earth By  TOMOKO OTAKE Staff writer In today's ever-more digitalized world, we all have a tale or two to share about how personal computers have let us down: like how they refused to let us run different programs at the same time or how the data was so heavy that the damned device kept us on hold forever before conducting even the most trivial operation. Well, there is one machine in the world — and it's in  Japan — that is absolutely free of such concerns, being the fastest computer on Earth and capable of handling a mind-boggling number of tasks in far less than the blink of an eye.