Best Apps to Automatically Back up Photos and Videos from Android

Most important aspect of a smartphone is the camera and you take a lots of photos, videos using your mobile camera. if your phone is lost or stolen, yor will be able to purchase a new mobile but those photos and videos can't be retrieved. 

Don't worry, in Android you will be able to automatically keep a backup of your photos and videos. I will tell you about some apps which offer free storage.

1. Google+ : This app is pre installed on every Android phone and you can select  Auto upload option to backup your photos and videos taken on your device to Google's Storage. Google offers free 15GB of internal storage and this is good enough for most users. you can upload photos not larger than 2048 x 2048 pixels and videos of maximum duration 15 minutes.

Download Google+ App

2. One Drive : It is the storage service from Microsoft and this app is available across all platforms. It also offers Auto upload of Photos and provide 15GB of storage. You also get free storage through offers and referral bonus. you can also buy storage space which is pretty cheap across all services.
The app also allows password protection for securing your photos. OneDrive is even available for desktop.

Download One Drive App

3. Dropbox : It is yet another extremely popular service which is available across multiple platforms. But the free or basic plan only offers 2GB of storage, but you can earn more storage via referrals. Dropbox also has a desktop app where you can sync the photos.

Download Dropbox App

4. Flickr:  It is yet another useful service to backup your photos. The service offers auto upload and free storage upto 1TB. Auto Sync feature lets you seamlessly upload all your original quality photos from your phone automatically to your account, so that Flickr can be your camera roll in the cloud. Flickr is the only service which offers 1TB free, but you cannot upload videos.

Download Flickr App

5. Mega : It is a secure cloud storage service that gives you 50GB for free. Unlike other cloud storage providers, your data is encrypted and decrypted by the client devices only. The service is also available across multple platforms and offers camera upload of photos and videos.

Download Mega App 

6. Amazon Cloud Drive Photos: It puts the power of Amazon Cloud Drive in your pocket. This free mobile app lets you access the photos and videos you’ve saved in your Cloud Drive, securely back up your photos on-the-go, save storage space on your phone, and keep your photos safe, even if your Android is lost, damaged, or upgraded. The service offers 15GB of free storage.

Download Amazon Cloud Drive Photos App

IRCTC Tips & Tricks for Tatkal Train Ticket

If you have ever tried booking an online train ticket on the Indian Railways website (irctc.co.in), you know the importance of time especially when you are planning to make a train reservation under the Tatkal scheme.

The IRCTC website opens up for reservations at 10 AM and, unless you are an extremely fast touch-typist, the seats are often gone by the time you fill this passenger details form. The website operates on a first-come first-served basis so if you can fill the reservation form in lesser amount of time, it may improve your chances of getting a train ticket.

1.Using Autofill Plugin for Google Chrome and Firefox:

•     Visit myRailinfo.in

•     find a auto fill form as well as you can also find an option to install plugin for respective browsers.

•     Using this AutoFill plugin you can book tatkal tickets quickly.

how to use the plugin, See this video

2. Magic Auto fill :

• First go to this website www.ctrlq.org/irctc and click on “fill reservation form” button and fill all details which are necessary while booking a ticket on irctc website.

•  By using this form you can book tickets for 6 adult passengers and 2 child passengers. Once you fill all the details, enter your mobile number at the end of form. 

• Now click on “I’m Feeling Lucky” button and you will get magic auto fill bookmarklet. Drag it into your browser bookmarks tab. 

• Now open IRCTC website and navigate to booking section, click on magic autofill bookmarklet to complete ticket booking. (Here you need to do things quickly because you’ll miss tickets in seconds of time).

Tips and Tricks for Booking Tatkal Tickets Online:

1. Install Ad Block on your Web browser:

Now days everyone shows the ads on their website, IRCIC also shows the ads on their site and also contain the images and maybe some Java scripts which slow your online Tatkal booking process.

You have to use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser because they are the fastest browser and take very less time load websites.

Please follow the below links to install Ad block on your Web browser.

=> Instal  Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

By following the above link install the Ad block on your web browser and block the ads and other Java scripts which slow the IRCTC website.

2. By installing Auto Refresh Plugin:

IRCTC generally Logged out your account if you are not using it from last 3 minutes, So if you want to book tickets you have logged into your account before 10 AM and for the solution of “Session Expire Error” I will show you the fantastic way.

There is one plugin available named “Auto Refresh” on Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox both web browser, This plugin refresh your web pages automatically according to your given time period. Follow the below steps to install the Auto Refresh Plugin.

For Google Chrome Browser:

1) Open your browser

2) Go to the link to install the Auto Refresh Plugin: Click Here

3) Now install the plugin by clicking on Add button
 

4) After that plugin will install automatically.

5) Now when you open the IRCTC website, you will see the one icon on address bar.

6) Simply click on that icon and set the auto refresh time (In seconds) and click on start.

Best website to Learn Coding

Many of us want to learn coding online but we don't find good websites which provide flexibility in learn to coding.

These days many of us want to learn code and if you can teach yourself how to write code, you can compete with world and think more algorithmically thus can tackle problems more efficiently. 

Don't just download the latest app, help redesing it. Don't just play on your phone, program it. - Obama

If you learn basic of coding, then you will be able to do the many things like Automate Tasks, program your Excel Sheets, improve workflows, extract data from websites, communicate with developers and many more.

Here i will show you best websites list which offer courses in a variety of Programming language for free. I also added the list of companion ebooks that will give you best understanding of the language and its totally free.

	Online Courses & Screencasts	Programming Books (Free)
JavaScript	Code Academy, Learn Street, Khan Academy, Code Combat, Code Avengers	Eloquent JavaScript, JavaScript Guide, Speaking JS, JS The Right Way, Oh My JS, Canvassing
HTML & CSS	Code Academy, Don’t Fear The Internet, Tutsplus, Learn Layout, A to Z CSS, Dash, Web Accessibility, The Hello World	Mozilla, Dive into HTML5, 20 Things I Learned, HTML Dog, HTML & CSS, HTML5 for Designers, DOM Enlightenment, HTML Canvas
jQuery	Code Academy, Tutsplus, Code School	jQuery Fundamentals, Learn jQuery
Python	Code Academy, Google, Learn Street, Python Tutor, IHeartPY	Python for You and Me,  Dive into Python, Learn Python the Hard Way, Think Python, Python for Fun, Tango with Django, Django
Ruby & Ruby on Rails	Code Academy, TryRubyCode Learn, Railscasts, Rubymonk, Learn Street	Why’s (Poignant) Guide to Ruby, Learn Ruby the Hard Way, Learn to Program, Learn Rails by Example
PHP	Code Academy	PHP Programming, Practical PHP
Google Apps Script	Getting Started, Office Hours, Google Scripts Examples, Learning Apps Script
WordPress	Treehouse, WordPress TV
Linux & Shell Scripting	Stanford.edu, Explain Shell	Conquer the Command Line
Node.js	Nodetuts, Node School	The Node Beginner Book, Mixu’s Node book, Node Up and Running, Mastering Node.js
Angular JS	Code School, Egg Head, Learn Angular	Angular JS Tutorial, Thinking Angular, Angular Tutorial, Getting Started (Adobe)
Git (version control)	Code School, Git Immersion, GitHub Training	Pro Git, Learn Git
Objective-C (iOS & Mac)	Code School, Stanford, iTunesU
Chrome Dev Tools	Code School, Dev Tools Secret, Chrome Dev Tools Tutorial, Udacity, Building Browser Apps
Go Language	Golang.org, GopherCasts	Programming in Go, Go by Example, Learning Go
Java	Learn Java, Coding Bat, Java Udemy, Learneroo	Programming in Java, Thinking in Java, O’Reilly Learning Java, Think Java, Java & CS, Java for Python Devs
Android App Development	Udacity (Google Developers), Coursera, The New Boston, Google University, App Development Essentials, Code Learn, App Inventor (Visual)
D3 (data visualization)	Data Visualization for the Web, Dashing D3, D3 Tips & Tricks
SQL (Databases)	SQL Zoo, SQL @Stanford, Essentail SQL, SQL for Nerds
Everything Else	Udacity, edX.org, Coursera, Udemy, Lynda, Pluralsight, Treehouse, Open Consortium, One Month Rails

For kids wants to learn the coding

1. Tynker (Android/iOS)
2. Hopscotch app for iPad

you should download it and learn the basic of programming through games and puzzles.

3. Scratch, an MIT project that allows kids to program their own stories and games visually.
4. Blockly and Alice

Last five years Google Trends shows the relatively search popularity of Variou programming language. JavaScript maintain its top position. 

Return Apps Purchased from Mac Apple Store

If you purchase a app from Mac Apple Store and it didn't work as expected or experiencing technical problem, Don't worry you can request a refund from Apple. 

Note: Every app purchased from Mac Apple Store not refunded but if you have a good case, they will return the amount. One more important thing, it will only applicable to app purchases made in the last 90 days.

I will show you how to request a refund from Mac Apple Store through the entire process step-by-step.


Procedure :

1. Click on the link https://phobos.apple.com/purchasehistory

2. Open your purchase history directly inside iTunes.
                                         OR
   Open iTunes on your Mac and choose Store - View Account. Next click See  All under the Purchase History.

3. Click the Report a Problem link available against recent app purchases.
                                         OR
    If the App is not listed in your recent purchased list, click the little grey arrow to expand the order that contains your app and click the Report a Problem link.

4. Now it will redirect you to reportaproblem.apple.com website.

5. Here you specify the reason for requesting a refund for the Mac App. You are also likely to choose "I didn't authorize the purchase" or "Item functions but doesn't work as expected".

6. Click on submit.

Now you see a "Request Refund" button. click on it and refund will be processed in 5 to 7 days. In case, you didn't see "Request Refund" button, someone from Mac Apple support team will contact you within 48 hours via the email address associated with this Apple ID to solve your problem.

Find IMEI Number of Lost/Stolen Mobile Phone

If you lost your mobile phone or stolen by someone and don't no the IMEI Number. how to find the IMEI number, i will tell you all the agency or telecom operator require IMEI Number to blacklist your device and prevent anyone from using your mobile phone. 

As you know, it is easy to find the IMEI number of your mobile phone. There are some apps which help you retrieve this number in simple manner.

1. just open the mobile phone dialer, call *#06#, and the IMEI number diplayed on the phone screen.

2. open device setting - About Phone - Status and long - press the IMEI Number to copy it to the clipboard.


If you lost your mobile phone but did not record IMEI number, you can still retrieve it from your Google Account.

Steps to find IMEI number from Google Account

1. Go to goole.com/settings
2. Sign in with your login and password
3. Expand the Android Tab.
4. Here you see the all Android devices connected to your Google Account in past time and it will list the IMEI number of your Phone as well.

In the case of iPhone, the IMEI number is printed on the box itself.

Advice : Keep your mobile phone IMEI number written in safe place.

Learning Vim for Beginners

Vim, or Vi Improved, is an extremely powerful text editor that lets you do almost everything using keyboard shortcuts. You can replace text in a document, move or delete lines, automate edits and more without ever reaching for the mouse. Vim is the favorite source code editor of programmers but there’s no reason why you cannot use the editor for your regular text-editing tasks from writing down ideas to composing long emails.

If you have always used a graphic text editor like Notepad or TextEdit, you are likely to find Vim confusing but spend some time with the editor and it will be difficult for you to go back. Entire books have been written on Vim but just learn the basic commands, practice daily and you’ll find yourself more efficient and productive.

Here are a list of online tutorials and other helpful resources to help you learn Vim.

1. OpenVim – An interactive tutorial for learning the basics of Vim. Switch to the Practice page to test your existing Vim skills.

2. Vim Adventures – An online puzzle game for learning and memorizing Vim commands. You are a blinking cursor and you’ve to navigate the maze with your keyboard. If you are stuck, you can always type :help for an hint.

3. Vim Genius – This a flashcard style game to help you learn the basics of Vim. There are dedicated lessons for learning the motion keys (h,j,k,l) and for mastering copy-paste in vim.

4. Learn to Love Vim – The Linux Voice magazine has put together a video to get you started with Vim.

5. Vim Basics – Derek Wyatt has produced a bunch of video tutorials (screencasts) around teaching Vim. A great resources for novice users who would prefer learning Vim by watching than reading.

6. Learning Vim – Mike Coutermarsh covers getting up and running, and eventually productive with Vim. The PDF of the talk is available on Speakerdeck.

7. Vim – Precision Editing – Drew Neil of Vimcasts.org walks you through Vim and how the text editor is optimized for mouseless operations. Must watch if need convincing why you need to know Vim.

8. Practical Vim – The only book you’d ever need for mastering Vim.

9. Vim Tutorial – The official Vim documentation includes a tutorial that you can also access from the Vim program through the :vimtutor command.

10. Vim Cheat Sheet – Print this because you’ll need it later.

11. A Byte of Vim – A free PDF ebook to help you learn the Vim editor.

12. Vim 101 – A collection of byte-sized text tutorials that cover the various aspects of editing with Vim. You should also watch these screencasts for a visual walkthrough.

If you spend a lot of time typing text, learning Vim will be totally worth the effort. I wrote this article inside Sublime Text with Vim-like key bindings.

Killer Tips to Extend the Life of your Gadget’s Batteries

Your mobile phones, tablets and laptops have rechargeable Lithim Ion batteries that lose capacity as they age but with good care, the batteries may last for 2 to 3 years or even longer. What can you do to increase the overall lifespan of your gadget’s battery? Should you keep your mobile devices charged or wait for the charge to drop to 0% before charging them again?

I recently scanned the websites of consumer electronics companies, including HP, Asus, Apple, Dell and also Battery University – for their recommendations on how to maximize the battery life and here’s a quick summary of what I learned:

1. Avoid deep discharge meaning you should not continue using the device until the battery drains down to 10% or below. The optimal charge level for Li-Ion batteries is suggested between 40% and 70% and, if possible, charge your device in short bursts multiple times a day.

2. If you are not planning to use a gadget for long periods, like more than a month, charge them to around 50% before storing. If the device is fully charged, discharge to the half-way mark, power-down the device and store in a cool dry place.

3. You should never store a device that is either fully charged or completely discharged for extended periods as both these states would result in loss of battery capacity. If you are leaving your mobile device in the closet unused for longer than six months, charge it to 50% every six months to maintain battery health and also reduce the aging effect.

4. Do not leave your gadgets in the car on a hot afternoon as prolonged exposure to temperatures higher than 35°C can permanently damage the capacity of your mobile phone’s battery.

5. It is OK to leave your mobile phone plugged in at night for charging but the mobile case could be an issue. The heat generated during the charging needs an exit vent and if the design of your mobile case doesn’t allow that, it may be a good idea to remove the case before plugging-in the charger.

That said, these tips will mostly benefit people who do not upgrade their gadgets frequently. For others, don’t sweat too much as you’ll probably replace the phone even before the battery starts to degrade.