Apples assault on the smart home Does HomeKit have what it takes to win the market

With the first devices that work with Apples HomeKit now hitting the market, can Apple dominate the smart home as it did the smartphone?

Ecobees HomeKit-enabled thermostat. Image: Ecobee

Along with HealthKit, one of the marquee features announced with the launch of iOS 8 was Apples HomeKit, a home automation framework designed to get separate smart home devices talking to each other, all controlled centrally by a iPhone or iPad.

With the home automation market set to be worth $71bn by 2018, according to Juniper Research, its no surprise that Apple is interested in staking its claim to the smart home in the same way it has the smartphone.

But for a long time after HomeKit launched, there was little sign of an ecosystem building around it or high profile supporters. There were also rumours of delays to its release, and speculation that a new Apple TV would be launched to double as a HomeKit hub, suggesting home automation might be anything but a home run for Apple.

Now, however, the first wave of HomeKit hardware products by third-party manufacturers are beginning to hit the shelves: the last couple of weeks have seen Philips launch its HomeKit Hue Bridge for controlling home lighting, while August has unveiled a HomeKit-connected door lock. These products join a handful of others from companies including Ecobee, Honeywell, Incipio, Insteon, and Lutron.

With partners taking care of the hardware, Apple recently tackled the software side of HomeKit, giving it a few more useful features in iOS 9: a more user-friendly set-up procedure, for example, and the introductions of scenes, where devices can be activated together - opening the garage door and turning on the front porch light at the same time, say. Its also brought HomeKit-compatibility with the latest WatchOS update, so you can control your home from your wrist.

With the software in place and hardware now trickling out, are we seeing the first coming of HomeKit - or a platform thats yet to, and may never, catch on?

NextMarket Insights is predicting the former, with 180 million HomeKit devices shipped by 2020. "Apples track record of creating excitement for nascent markets is unparalleled," Michael Wolf, the companys chief analyst, wrote in a recent blog. "HomeKit will create awareness about the smart home among average consumers and will accelerate development in the category among home system, appliance, and service providers."

But, as Wolf highlights, the smart home is an area rich with competition: Googles Brillo, Nests Weave, and Samsungs SmartThings are just three of the high-profile efforts by tech companies to make their own ecosystems the heart of the smart home.

For Ecobee, whose smart thermostat is HomeKit-compatible, when deciding which software partners to work with, the size of the potential ecosystem is a key factor.

"The phone you have in your pocket will be key to the connected devices you end up buying," Ecobee CEO Stuart Lombard told ZDNet. "As a manufacturer, theres lots of opportunity to be a part of many ecosystems. We want to focus on the ecosystem that really resonates with the consumer. The Apple installed base, the brand, and its gravitational pull are really important."

Joe Dada, CEO of Insteon, which makes a HomeKit-enabled device hub, agrees. "In the end, it comes down to simple math - do we think theyre going to get significant penetration? Just being a big player doesnt guarantee anything, and a lot of efforts into this space have failed. We have to read the minds of the leaders inside these organisations and try to get a feeling for where theyre going to go with this. Is this going to be a serious initiative theyre going to stick with, or is there a chance theyre not going to be serious about it?... Theres a difference between [companies taking] a leadership role and we dont want to be left behind."

Apple, the companies believe, is indeed serious about the industry, and the demography overlap between smart home enthusiasts and Apple users is clear: both are characterised by tech-savvy consumers with a higher than average income.

But while consumers may be happy to tie themselves into a single ecosystem with their smartphone, the decision to do the same with their home is more problematic - there could be a mixture of mobile operating systems running under a single roof, potentially leading to all sorts of compatibility problems. For those opting for a particular ecosystem, be it Apple or anything else, they need to make sure that framework not only works with their own, and their partners and familys, smartphone operating system, but that its also compatible with all the other home automation gear they already have.

And with Apple yet to release its own HomeKit app (though a trademark for an app called Home may suggest one is on the way), that leaves consumers having to deal with various third-party apps with differing set-up processes and attitudes to managing other players HomeKit hardware.

For buyers, it may seem like smart home is still in the Wild West phase, with both consumers and manufacturers waiting to see who wins the 20-man bar fight. For now, hardware makers are hoping to keep everyone happy by working with multiple partners: Philips Hue bulbs work with the Hue Android app as well as its HomeKit-enabled Bridge, while the majority of Insteons many hardware devices can be managed by their respective Apple, Android, and Windows Phone apps.

"We think it will be one size fits all. If you have to figure out which ecosystem works with what, and that [hardware] doesnt work with this [ecosystem] but it does with that, then thats not a great customer experience," Ecobees Lombard said.

For Insteons Dada, "consumers will rule the day" - companies that offer the sorts of compatibility that buyers want, whatever those may be, "consumers will reward them with purchases".

As it does with iOS apps looking to get onto the App Store, Apple has to certify all the hardware that wants to offer itself as HomeKit-compatible. The smartphone world may give us some indication as to whether Apples more closed approach will prove popular with consumers. Look at it one way, and there are hundreds of millions of iPhone users happy with Apples somewhat walled garden. Look at it the other way, and there are hundreds of millions more who prefer Androids arguably more open attitude.

Theres no doubt that Apple will end up with a sizeable part of the smart home market but, as with mobile, its unlikely to be the most popular player.

As NextMarket Insights Wolf sums it up: "While HomeKit will certainly see traction, its ability to coalesce consumers and product manufacturers around a single unifying effort faces an uphill battle. Competing offerings from Google with Weave, Samsungs SmartThings, and industry-driven efforts such as AllSeen and UPnP are also jockeying to establish themselves with manufacturers and consumers alike. While HomeKit could soon be one of the leading platforms in smart home, it will by no means be the only platform."

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7 Steps on How to Improve The Corrupt Hard Disk unreadable

Hard drive can not be read or corrupted? We will discuss how to improve or at least save the data stored in it. As one part of the computer, the hard disk is a bit higher, but the content is actually more expensive again. Can cause heartburn and stomach-cenut if cenut head up important data in it is lost.

Hard drive is the place where all data, including the Operating System (OS), program files, all files and folders that you have created and saved for wear. If then as an unpredictable sometimes cause they all disappeared? Wadew! If lost or damaged OS reinstall just live. If the film or music collection lost, can download or ask your friends who have. Lha if file employment or work wesh .... like for example a poem or short story missing? Disaster really. Photographs or highly imagepenting? Photos can plant, but the atmosphere and memories huh difference, hehe ... Ok, more, now how to improve and save data on hard disk corrupted or illegible?

Usually we have to know if your laptop or PCs hard disk we problematic when we try to open the drive or partition. If the destruction was severe, so the entire hard disk can not be read in total. Sometimes, borne Windows disk checking utility also unable to read the hard disk is damaged. Hmmm, have to get ya spare hard disk.

To read and save data corrupted hard disk that we can adopt disk recovery utility, if still failed so had to dech, we bring a laptop or PC to the store for the service. That means we really should pay, and the sad, when they fail, we do not really know what happened, do not know how they are, do not know what theyre merecovery data, and so on. What the hell is true we can not own, most do not know what and how the data recovery process? Mau?

Ok, in many cases, as the hard disk can not be read at all, the possibility is definitely our biggest need spare hard disk. Not always do. But if you have the bad sectors, then just throw away the hard disk. Bailouts data below may not save your hard disk, but most do not we try to make it read only once so we can take the data stored.

Ways to save data on the hard disk is damaged

Previously, to know, you should connect the external hard disk drive into a normal PC, and try to follow the following steps are rare:

1. If the dialog box appears indicating that you must be formatted drive, click "No", this is very crucial, if you stuck up click "Yes", then youre done. Will be hard again, and even if successful, will be a lot of failed or corrupted data.
2. Click Start, select My Computer or the Computer. will emerge from the hard disk drive you just colokkan earlier. Right-click on the drive you, select Properties. If it turns out they are illegible or hard disk of yours appeared, skip to step 5.
3. Well, the window will appear that displays the property. Click on the tab Tools
4. Select Check Now under Error Checking to start doing the inspection error on the hard disk of yours. Check the pop-up window containing a question whether you want Windows to correct errors found. Check the boxes also contain a Scan for and attempt recovery of bad Sectors. Click Start. If then Windows told that the hard disk is not readable and should be in the format, click No.
5. If these steps fail as well, now we wear the command prompt. Click Start >> Run >> CMD or just type in CMD after clicking Start.
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7. This is the key step. Type chkdsk in the command prompt, wait a few seconds until the completion of the hard error detection disknya. Usually fast kog. If his error found, Windows will offer the option to repair it. Select y.

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All Solutions About How to Rip DVDs and get them on a Media Server

If you have a number of DVDs, wouldnt it be nice to have all these movies backed up and saved to watch anytime you want without having to pull out the disc? Media Server is the solution (such as Kodi, Plex etc).  It allows you to store all your movies on a central server and watch them anywhere you want. You can watch them on your TV, iPad, computer or phones both home and away. In this guide, we will show you how to Òrip DVD to Media ServerÓ, Òcopy dvd to Media ServerÓ, Òconvert DVD to Media ServerÓ and so on. Just keep reading...

Q?ÓI have folders of DVDs, as Im sure many do. Im wondering how I can get all those in a digital format so they can be accessed and played from any connected device. Please start with the basics as Im asking about the entire process. How do I rip them or get the digital version? Where / how should I store them? How do I access them?Ó 

Best Solution: Convert DVD to Media Server Compatible Format

Here, Pavtube DVDAid is a top-selling DVD-ripping utility that can remove the Content Scrambling System (CSS) or similar built-in protections that prevent straight-up copying. It can convert DVD to mobile-or-home-theater-friendly format so that you can stream DVD rips via media server on HD TV through media extender. 

Running it, you can rip and convert DVD to almost all regular video formats like MP4, MOV, MKV, FLV, WMV, AVI, etc. and even extract MP3, WMA, FLAC, OGG, etc. audio from DVD movies. In addition, 150+ video presets for portable devices like iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX, etc. are provided to let your get videos with the best settings to fit your device. Furthermore, the built-in video editor allows you to easily get desired video part and effects. They provide free trial (no time limitation) before purchase; and you can also reach the Windows version here.

Supported Output File Types: H.265/HEVC, H.264/MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, MKV, MP4, AVI, MPEG, WMV, FLV, SWF, F4V, MOV, 3GP, 3G2, VOB, TS, DV, MPEG-2 HD Video (*.mpg), MPEG- TS Video(*.ts), Quick Time HD Video (*.mov), WMV HD Video (*.wmv), Audio-Video Interleaved HD Video (*.avi)

Supported Output Devices Supported: Apple TV 4, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad Pro, iPhone 6S, BlackBerry Priv, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Nexus 6P, Surface Pro 4, etc.

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- Pavtube old official address: http://www.pavtube.cn/dvd_ripper/
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Step 1: Add DVD movies

Click ÒFileÓ to import DVD movies to the software. You can also add DVD Folder, DVD IFO File,DVD ISO Image File to convert.



Step 2: Choose output format

When you open the ÒFormatÓ drop-down list, you can see many output format choices. Considering the most compatibility, HD MP4 is recommended here for its high video quality.



Tip: In ÒSettingsÓ, you can preview the output video parameters and size. In addition, you can change the specs in the corresponding box. 



Step 3: Start to convert DVD to media server

Hit big red ÒConvertÓ to start to rip DVD to media server friendly format. Once the process ends, open the output folder to locate the DVD rips.

Other Solutions we have found: 

Method 1: The free software Handbrake is excellent for this purpose. http://www.handbrake.fr

The workflow is something like this:

1. Start Handbrake
2. Insert DVD
3. Select format for the video from the list on the right
4. Change the filename of the movie if you dont like the default
5. Click the button to start the process.

Method 2: Actually, it can done effortlessly. Once you convert your DVD movie library to digital files, you can store those files on a server like Plex Media Server and stream them anytime, from anywhere. 

Method 3: Here is all the entire process: 

1. How do I rip them or get the digital version?  

Download and install this Easefab DVD Ripper, and rip DVD to MP4 video files. 

2. Where / how should I store them? How do I access them? 

Download and install Plex Media Sever on your PC and devices, upload your movies to Plex on PC, run the plex on your device, you can access them on your device. 

Tips for Get streaming DVD rips via Media Server

Once the videos are converted you can then add the DVD rips to your media serverÕs library. With some DLNA servers thatÕs as easy as placing them in a specific directory. I searched some guides on how to add movies to your media server so I wonÕt rehash that setup process here.

How to add media to iTunes?
Add Movies to Plex Server To Set Up Home Theater
Rip Blu-ray to WD Media Server for TV  (This article contains the detailed steps to add movies to WD Media Server)

Once loaded DVD rips into your media server, you should be ready to watch your own private movie collection on your TV whenever you want. Enjoy!

Conclusion: 

In my experience, to digitize DVD, first of all you need a DVD ripper that can convert DVD to videos bypassing DVD copy protection. I have tried many DVD tools and among which Pavtube is the greatest assistant. It is top-ranked in the review with reasonable price.

So, you may have no issues on how to Òbackup DVD to Media ServerÓ, Òtransfer DVD to Media ServerÓ, Òsave DVD Movies on Media ServerÓ, Òadd DVD on Media ServerÓ and any problems about the DVD and Media Server. Have fun! 

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git clone git://git.openwrt.org/14.07/openwrt.git && 

git clone https://github.com/gwlim/mips74k-barrier-breaker-patch.git temp; 

mv temp/* openwrt/; rm -rf temp && cd openwrt ./bb_openwrt.sh

make menuconfig

make -j 4

rm -rf ./openwrt

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• Nvidia Propriety Drivers.

Protocol:HTTP
Server:download.nvidia.com (See Nvidia provides the direct package)
Directory on Server: /opensuse/11.2

• Restricted Formats

tmp              /tmp            tmpfs    defaults,size=512m,noatime,nodiratime    0 0

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 <match key="info.capabilities" contains="input.touchpad">
 <merge key="input.x11_driver" type="string">synaptics</merge>
 <merge key="input.x11_options.SHMConfig" type="string">On</merge>
 <merge key="input.x11_options.EmulateTwoFingerMinZ" type="string">50</merge>
 <merge key="input.x11_options.EmulateTwoFingerMinW" type="string">5</merge>
 <merge key="input.x11_options.VertTwoFingerScroll" type="string">1</merge>
 <merge key="input.x11_options.HorizTwoFingerScroll" type="string">1</merge>
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Compiling it yourself using the sources

• Make sure you have installed those packages: gcc, gcc-g++, make, kernel-source, kernel-XXX-devel (where XXX is the type of your kernel, for example if you use kernel-desktop kernel install kernel-desktop-devel package). If not, please install them using YaST.
• Download the current drivers directly from MadWifi Project.
• Unpack the archive in a temporary folder.
• Open up a terminal window.
• Switch to the temporary folder, and type in,

$ sudo make 

$ sudo make install

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4K Videos to Roku 4 Play All 4K files on Roku 4 with MKV MP4 format

Roku is taking a lead on 4K, making ultra-high definition support the defining feature of its new Roku 4 set-top box. Someones got to be first, and while there isnt much 4K content around yet, Roku is helping TV-lovers find and stream it. How to play H.265/HEVC 4K content on Roku 4 when the newest Roku 4 wont support all 4K streaming? If you also have the intention to play H.265/HEVC on Roku 4, read on to get the solution.

At first, Roku 4 users need to know: 

Using the Roku 4 doesnÕt require a UHD TV, and theres a lot to like about it even with an HD set (which is how we tested it). The box has a quad-core processor and triple the RAM of the Roku 4, and performed perfectly in our testing. Combining its hardware with the existing quick-start feature for Netflix and Amazon meant we never had to wait more than a few seconds for content. The Roku 4 includes 802.11ac MIMO Wi-Fi, which is helpful for 4K streaming because it has strong throughput. Viewing 4K video requires an HDCP 2.2 HDMI port. The set-top box also includes optical digital audio for the first time, (something we werent able to test) and upscales SD video to 720p.

As far as we know, Roku supported media file formats are restricted to MKV (H.264), MP4 (H.264). H.265/HEVC 4K movie is not included here. So, how to prepare your H.265 videos for playback on Roku 4? Luckily, theres a workaround that can make your movies playable on Roku 4 - Encode H.265/HEVC to H.264 MP4 videos for Roku 4. 

To get it done, all you need is a reliable H.265 converter. Just like the way it is dealing with 1080p HD and 4K videos, the upgraded Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate is surely in the support of converting 4K H.265 Video in any format sand creating H.265/HEVC MP4 video faultlessly. (Here isreview)

Overall, this program is a completely professional H.265/HEVC encoder, decoder, player and editor. It provides three new output format presets for H.264, and one for H.265 in Common Video Option for better playback. In addition, this H.265 Converter is also available to decode your 4K H.265 files to Roku 4 video for watching via Plex.

To begin, free download Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate

 

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Step 1: Import 4K H.265 files to the converter

Install and run H.265 to Roku 4 converter, and then click the ÒAddÓ button to load the .H.265 videos. You can also use the drag-and-drop method to load the media files to the application UI.



Step 2: Select Roku 4 supported format

After the files are added, click Format > Common Video and set output video format as mp4. The reason mp4 is the target format is that by packing the videos in mp4, the file size will be reasonable small and the video quality remains. HD MP4 video from ÒHD VideoÓ is suitable.



P.S. Click the Settings icon to adjust video and audio parameters on the Profile Setting as you need to get the best quality video. Learn>> How to downsize 4K Videos to 1080p Videos for Roku 4. 

Step 3: Start 4K H.265 to Roku 4 conversion

Click the ÒConvertÓ icon under the preview window, and the H.265 Converter will start converting H.265 to Roku 4.

Step 4: Import 4K H.265 to Roku 4

After the conversion, get the output files by clicking the Open button. Now the converted H.265 video is ready to be  streamed to Roku via Plex.

Now you can enjoy your 4K H.265 movies with Roku 4 through Plex at your will. Enjoy. Find more solutions at Roku column.

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authentication delay on windows 7

I am trying to connect to a site with integrated windows authentication using Internet explorer and there is a big delay.
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on the other hand when i am changing the authentication to basic the IE works normally
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Is there a solution on this?

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Hi,
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊWhich website are you trying to connect to?
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊWhat do you mean by Ôintegrated windows authenticationÕ and Ôchanging the authentication to basicÕ?
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊIs your system on domain?
áÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊWhere you able to access the same website before without any delay?
Check whether the same website works in another Windows 7 system.
Try to access that websites in Safe mode with Networking and check whether there is a delay.
Follow the step 1.
Step 1:
a.ÊÊÊÊÊÊRestart the computer and keep tapping F8 till you reach the boot menu.
b.ÊÊÊÊÊSelect Safe mode with networking form the boot options and press Enter.
c.ÊÊÊÊÊÊNow try to access the Website and check whether there is a delay in the authentication.
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I would suggest you to do a Internet Optimization and check.
Follow Step 2.
Step 2:
Check the link mentioned below to do an Internet Optimization.
How to optimize Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213
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Thank you and Regards
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Thahaseena M
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
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Where are you getting the download?

There are malicious people who download valid copies of a popular download, modify the file with malicious software, and then upload the file with the same name. Make sure you are downloading from the developers web page or a reputable company.

Cancel or deny any automatic download

Some sites may automatically try start a download or give the appearance that something needs to be installed or updated before the site or video can be seen. Never accept or install anything from any site unless you know what is downloading.

Avoid advertisements on download pages

To help make money and pay for the bandwidth costs of supplying free the software, the final download page may have ads. Watch out for anything that looks like advertisements on the download page. Many advertisers try to trick viewers into clicking an ad with phrases like "Download Now", "Start Download", or "Continue" and that ad may open a separate download.

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3D Blu ray to 2D Can I play 3D blu ray discs on a 2D TV

3D Blu-ray is becoming the most sought-after thing. Well, if youve collected a pile of 3D Blu-ray discs, how to make full use of them? The most favorable way is to rip 3D Blu-rays to videos with 2D or 3D effect for playing, sharing widely. This guide will help you do the Ò3D Blu-ray to 2D TVÓ conversion. 

Q1: I have 3D glasses and a 3D blu-ray system connected to my TV via HDMI cable and optical cord, but I just have a normal 2D TV (not sure if its plasma or LCD). If I play 3D blu-rays on this, will they work? Will I be able to view it in 3D with the glasses?

Update: The answers so far, while appreciated, arent clear. Does No mean the discs wont work AT ALL, or just not in 3D? 

Q2: Can 3D Blu Rays be watched in 2D? So basically from now on I might as well start buying 3D blu ray movies for when I eventually get a 3DTV rather than having to go and rebuy the same movies again when I finally do get a 3DTV. But as of now I only have a 2D HDTV, so if I start buying 3D blu rays, will the PS3 be able to switch to 2D or will I have to buy both 2D and 3D movies?

For those who are still looking for some software to rip 3D-BDs, here we highly recommend Pavtube BDMagic<review>, which is a yet professional 3D Blu-ray Ripping software. With it you can easily convert 2016 3D Blu-ray movies to MKV, AVI, WMV, MOV, MP4, etc HD media formats with 2D or 3D (Red-Blue, Red-Green two modes) effect. Plus, the original Blu-ray 3D in 1080p can be output just in the same definition, or compressed to 720p video; the choice is yours. For Mac users, get  3D Blu-ray Ripper for Mac, which can help rip 3D Blu-ray on Mac. Download the tool and follow the full guide on ripping 3D Blu-ray below. 

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How to Rip 3D Blu-ray movie to 2D/3D MKV, AVI, MP4, FLV, MOV for 2D TV

Step 1: Load 3D Blu-ray movies

Install and launch Pavtube 3D Blu-ray Ripper, and then load your source movies Kung Fu Panda 3, Zootopia, OBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 3D, etc to this program.



Step 2. Set output format

To convert 3D Blu-ray to your needed file types, you need specify a format as output format. Click on the dropdown menu of "Format", and then choose your needed one from the multiple output format presets. Besides, if you do have a traditional 2D TV, you also can get a 3D effect in movies on your TV, All you need are choosing the Anaglyph type (Red/Cyan) and wearing 3D glasses. 



Note: There are have three types of 3D effect: Anaglyph 3D, Side-by-Side 3D and Top-Bottom 3D. Here, you are suggested to choose the presets from Ò3D VideoÓ option for 3D TV. 

Tip: Click ÒSettingsÓ button, then you are able to adjust all the settings in the following window to customize the output file quality, including codec, size, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel. 

Step 3: Start 3D Blu-ray to 2D conversion.

Now hit the big red ÒStart ConversionÓ to start converting videos to start converting 3D Blu-ray to 2D/3D video for 2D TV. After the conversion, click Òopen output folderÓ to quick locate the generated media file and play 3D Blu-rays as you wish. Have a nice time.

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Asus Taichi screen on lid not working -- backlight off

My Asus Taichi works fine in laptop mode, using the inside screen.
ÊIt also works fine if I boot onto the tablet screen on the lid.
ÊHowever, if I switch from the inside screen to the tablet screen, the screen is blank.
ÊUpon further inspection, I realized
the problem is that the backlight is turned off.
ÊI.e., if I shine a flashlight on the screen, I can make out some text, images, and whatnot on the screen -- its just not lit up in a way that can be seen easily.
ÊPutting the machine to sleep and waking it
up doesnt help.
ÊIt seems the only way to turn on the lids backlight is to restart and boot into tablet mode.
This is a problem which began in the past two days.
ÊI suspect it might be a consequence of the recent Windows update.
I request two things as a solution:
1.
ÊI would like to know whether its possible to restart the backlight manually, preferably from a script.
2.
ÊI would obviously like to find a fix which makes the problem resolve itself without case-by-case intervention.

Keys to the Problem Asus Taichi screen on lid not working -- backlight off

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Are You Textually Active What Are You Really Saying on Text Message

Text messaging has greatly grown in popularity even within the last ten years. Today, over 90% of people who have smartphones use text messaging via SMS, or short message service. However, there is a surprising divide between male and female messengers.

Although most people believe that females always have more to say than males do, this is not necessarily the case with texts. In fact, males generally send more texts each day with an average of 17 regular contacts with whom they stay in touch. On the other hand, women tend to stay in touch with about 13 contacts. There is a difference in the style of menÕs and womenÕs text messages though. Men usually send shorter messages that are to the point; women are more likely to send longer messages and to express feelings of love and affection via SMS. Although women realize that texts alone do not keep a relationship alive, many men believe that texts are a valid form of daily communication.

There is also a gap between age groups. Those who are younger tend to send more texts than those who are older. This infographic shows more surprising data about this texting phenomenon.

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5 Tips to Speed up Your Windows 10 on Old PC

With an increasing number of Windows users upgrading their OS to Windows 10, it is crucial for them to know how to optimize their operating systems. Many users installed or upgraded Windows 10 on their current aged laptops or desktops, which is likely to affect the performance of running Windows 10. Old computers which come with old drive are able to perform Windows 10, yet you may encounter slow running speed especially when you launch some certain programs which with big cache files.

Purchase new PC would be an acceptable solution, but it isnÕt suitable for every Windows user. More attention should be paid to optimizing existing PC. Follow these five tips below to speed up your Windows 10 now.

#1. Clean Windows.old folder

You will find a folder named Windows.old in C drive after upgrading. If you confirm that you will use Windows 10 for ever, then delete this folder. Right click C drive and select Properties. Then click Disk Cleanup.

#2. Close Login password

Windows 10 sets up password for system security, nevertheless it prolong desktop loading time. You can change this setting to save loading time. If your PC could be accessed by others, then think twice.

Press Windows key + R at the same time to open Run box. Type netplwiz and hit Enter. Uncheck Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box, and click Apply. It will ask you to type password in the pop-up window to confirm this operation.

#3. Close IPv6

IPv6 is the abbreviation of Internet Protocol Version 6, which hasnÕt been popularized in the world. This protocol started since 2012, but its penetration is less than 30 % after 4 yeasÕ development. This is not saying IPv6 is not good enough, but its development is closely linked with state policy. Anyway, to open IPv6 will lengthen the time of connecting network and close it wonÕt affect the use of network since we still have IPv4.

Go Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network Connections. Double click Ethernet0, click Properties, and then uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) box.

 

#4. Close unnecessary Visual Effects

Visual Effects in Windows 10 could improve user experience, but it is not necessary on PC with old drives. Close it to reduce loading time.

Double click This PC on the desktop, and click System properties -> Advanced system settings -> Settings. Uncheck Fade out menu items after clicking box.

 

 

#5. Disable Virtual Memory

To disable Virtual Memory in Windows 10 could reduce reading and writing times to hard disk. Besides, local memory has faster data transfer speed than virtual memory. If your hard drive holds enough capacity, just disable this setting.

Follow the steps in Tip #4 to Settings. Click Advanced next to Visual Effects, and click Change. Then uncheck Automatically manage paging file size for all drives box and pitch on No paging file and click Set.

 

With these 5 tips, you can speed up your Windows 10 on PC with old drives and running Windows 10 at better experience. Many users also deal with Windows 10 slow speed issue using another solution, upgrade HDD with SSD or new hard drive. But you need to choose the right software while clone boot drive to SSD.

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