Asus Zenfone Zoom and Zenfone 2 with 4G LTE

aiwanese manufacturer Asus has lined up its gadget for the CES 2015. Like every year, Consumer Electronics show has begun in LA and will continue until Dec 9 and Asus has unveiled two smartphones that are dubbed as Asus Zenfone Zoom and Zenfone 2. Folks who are looking for affordable yet decent gadget can have look at the new Asus handsets. Both the smartphones packs similar specs like 5.5-inch HD Display, Intel powered processor and 4G LTE connectivity. The Asus handsets add to the Zenfone range. Both the handset runs on Android v5.0 Lollipop OS.

Asus Zenfone Zoom and Asus Zenfone 2 are mid-end smartphopne with decent specs and price. The handsets will soon be available for folks round the globe.
Specification-wise, the new Asus Zenfone Zoom is a camera centric handset with 13MP Rear snapper. It runs on Android v5.0 Lollipop OS. The smartphone sports 5.5-inch HD Display flaunting a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Its dimension measures 158.9 x 78.8 x 11.95 mm and weighs about 185g.
On the hardware term, Asus Zoom is powered by Quad core Intel Atom Z3580 SoC. Memory-wise, the handset is offered with either a 2GB or 4GB of RAM, and 128GB inbuilt storage and expansion via microSD card.
On the imaging front, Zenfone Zoom features 5-megapixel front shooter with 88 degree lens for selfie lovers. It comes with 13MP primary camera with OIS and LED Flash for photos and videos. In Connectivity terms, the handset supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack. The smartphone ships with Dual SIM (Micro SD) slot. The battery backing up the device is 3000mAh Battery power.

Besides Asus Zenfone Zoom, the makers have launched Zenfone 2 at the CES event. It is yet another addition to the mid-end smartphones with 64-bit SoC.
As per the specifications, Asus Zenfone 2 packs similar specs like Zenfone Zoom but measures 10.9mm on its thicker ends.
Both the smartphones packs decent specs. The price tag depends on the amount of RAM selected. Are you excited for the 4G LTE and camera centered smartphone.

2015’s Best Value Computers

For tight budgets or bulk purchases, finding a capable PC at the right price without making grave sacrifices in features or performance can prove a serious challenge. Fortunately, advanced technologies such as browser-based computing and increased competition have driven the price of a fully featured PC lower than ever, making it possible to get the tools you need at a price you can afford.

HP 15-g040au Notebook PC

This HP 15-G040AU laptop from Harvey Norman features an upgraded internal processor for high performance as well as a large 15 inch display for comfortable Internet browsing or media play. It also includes a high definition webcam to enable pictures, video recording and online chat along with Windows 8.1 right out of the box.

Lenovo G505s

The Lenovo G505S is another laptop with an oversized 15 inch display, featuring an ergonomically designed keyboard to promote productivity and comfort during extended work sessions. The battery life may be somewhat limited due to its large size and high definition display, but for users seeking a dependable, inexpensive laptop for everyday use, the G505s is tough to beat.

Asus Chromebox

The Chromebox from Asus is an example of browser-based technology providing maximum value, packing the full functionality of a desktop PC into a form factor that fits into the palm of the hand. The Asus Chromebox does not include common peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, or monitor, but with its highly accessible price point even a minimal budget should have plenty of space for the required equipment or existing peripherals could be employed.

Toshiba Chromebook 2

Another browser-based value laptop, the Toshiba Chromebook brings the integrated cloud storage and other basic advantages of Chromebooks together with a vivid 13.5 inch screen rated for true 1080p HD picture. Toshiba Chromebooks in particular are known for their stability, and this model raises the profile of the humble value laptop with premium features such as a full size SDXC card slot and a deluxe speaker system.
Getting a great computer for your work or lifestyle doesn’t have to be expensive. Value PCs and laptops are an ideal meeting point between cost and utility, giving the typical computer user access to all their most essential tools, sites and services for much less. Some of the best values can be found in browser-based devices, but there are also inexpensive traditional PCs and laptops that make the most of your investment.

Five ways Apple is shoring up Mac security

   By now most people that keep themselves updated with regards to the tech happenings would all be aware of Apple’s retraction of their claim that a Mac is the daddy of all computer monitoring software. In other words Apple claimed that a Mac is not susceptible to the viruses that wreck havoc with the Windows-based computers. That stance has been changed to a rather modest – and ambiguous – built-in safety claim.

  The presence of Malware on Apple products has become a reality. Just ask any knowledgeable iPhone buff what their biggest concern with regards to the impending iPhone 5 release is and their answer would be: its security mechanism to counter iPhone spyware. So with the security concerns surfacing regularly Apple is upping the ante on security. Here are six ways that Apple has fortified its defense.

1. Lessons Learnt From Flashback

  It goes without saying that it was the Flashback debacle that highlighted Apple’s procrastination in covering quite a few security bases. Obviously when 600,000 Macs were affected, it was the proverbial hand gesture towards the Apple hierarchy, and they had to do something about it – something that intriguingly took months to conjure up.

  Apple’s lethargy with regards to acknowledging the presence – and the means to counter them – of malware like computer monitoring software became the butt of global ridicule. And now the company is ensuring that it learns its lesson and realize that Macs are under the malware gun relentlessly. Hence, the need to strengthen the security has become all the more important.

2. Gate Keeper Has Been Hired

  Apple has been constantly revamping its security mechanism of late, which gives the hackers something new to think about. The OS X feature which has been dubbed the ‘Gate Keeper’ is being touted as the best thing that has ever stood next to the Apple door.

3. Sandboxing

  Gate Keeper protects Mac devices owing to the fact that it channels the iOS aspects on Mac OS X. Apple has been hiring developers to sandbox their applications, which restricts the actions that a program can perform on a Mac device. It also keeps an eye on the files that can be accessed, and monitors the programs that can be launched. In simple words sandboxing reduces the area that is available for the spyware to strike a blow, which in turn increases the overall security.

4. Background Checks

  A mechanism to restrict the execution of apps has also been formulated courtesy Gate Keeper. Users can ensure that their settings determine whether or not OS X should allow the applications in, which have been obtained via Mac.  And for this purpose Apple has decided to build a developer ID codes database, and a related system of tracking.

5. Encryption

  FireVault 2, the latest Apple maneuver introduced with Apple OS X 10.7 (aka Lion) offers full-disk encryption, to further hike up the security. And this when compared to the previous version of FireVault also confirms that Apple is taking Mac security rather seriously now. And who knows maybe they might have something similar to counter iPhone spyware on iPhone 5.