Monday, 17 June 2013

HTC One Tips and Tricks


Hey guys, today I've got a great video for you showing many awesome tips and tricks for the htc one. If you're one of the lucky ones that have gotten this amazing smartphone, then you know that there is great scope for customization with this phone.  We'll be going through things like blinkfeed customization, widget tips as well as a full walkthrough of the app drawer. Check out the video below courtesy of Motodroidlife and don't forget to check out our rewards section. All you have to do is connect using  your facebook account and the opportunity to access various prizes is unlocked. Ok guys, see you later. 
 
 

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

E3 First Day Full Wrap Up



Tom Clancy's The Division
The first day of E3 is over and quite a few big announcements were made. First off, let's get straight to the point, the Playstation 4. Sony made their big announcement of the PS4, which is supposed to be released later this year, and with it took shots at Microsoft's Xbox One. The PS4 design looks a bit similar to the PS2 and in all honesty isn't anything overly special. What the Sony execs did do however was to reveal that there will be no restrictions on selling and renting of games, as well as to say that unlike the Xbox One, a daily internet connection will not be necessary. On top of that the PS4 will come in at a retail price of $399, severely undercutting Microsoft's price of $499. This news will be very much welcomed by many gamers and it seems that Sony have definitely won this round of the console battle. Microsoft's strict policies as regarding games may need to be reviewed and reshaped as we go further into round two.
In the games department Sony revealed that games such as The Order: 1886, DriveClub and Killzone: Shadowfall will be launch titles for the PS4. It seems that some of the bigger game titles will be released 2014.
Playstation 4

Microsoft's conference was filled with more details of the games it plans to offer consumers by first showing a trailer for Metal Gear Solid V. Also revealed was Ryse: Sons of Rome and an interesting game called Project Spark which allows gamers to basically construct their own world to explore. The zombie game Dead Rising 3 was also revealed. Furthermore, it was stated that the Xbox One will be released in November later this year.
Third party game publishers Ubisoft and EA also held conferences on the first day of E3 revealing their new line up of games. Some notable titles for EA included Fifa 14,Star Wars: Battlefront and Mirror Edge 2 while Ubisoft wowed the crowd with Watchdog, Assassin's Creed IV and Tom Clancy's The Division. All good stuff and will no doubt be good sellers when they hit the shelves.
In conclusion it would be safe to assume that Sony stole all the headlines on the first day of E3 2013. They certainly went after the hardcore gamers and seemingly got them on their side. As E3 continues it would be fascinating to see how things continue to play out. That's it for now and I hope you guys enjoyed the review. Don't forget to check out and participate in our rewards program for great prizes. Until next time.

*Photos courtesy NewGameNetwork

Monday, 10 June 2013

High Quality PS3 HDMI Cable


hdmi cable

If you're looking for the best video and audio output for your PS3, then you need an HDMI cable. The difference between standard definition and high def is quite remarkable, not only for your games but also for blu ray. The question then becomes, what is the best cable to buy? There are many different cables available for sale from the very cheap to the very expensive. What's the difference? Well, for starters, it should be noted that all hdmi cables produce the same output. 1080p on a $5 cable looks the same as 1080p on a $60 cable. So from that perspective obviously you would just go for the cheaper alternative, an example of which is found with Intec ps3 hdmi cable.
That being said, all hdmi cables are not the same. The issue of durability comes in to focus when paying for a more expensive hdmi cable. More expensive brands just last longer, period. Many gamers have experienced flickering issues with their lower priced hdmi cables and while one cannot guarantee that you will never have this issue with higher priced ones, certainly the probability of this occurring is much reduced. Add to this the lower levels of quality control with cheaper cables and you can understand why some go for the higher priced option. In the end, it is up to the consumer to decide. A quality brand for slightly higher priced hdmi cables is Monster. Check out their offering here.
Finally, if you are having problems installing your new hdmi cable, then check out the entertaining video below courtesy of Howcast, which shows how to connect your ps3 to the hdmi cable.

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Tuesday, 4 June 2013

How to turn off the Roku



You've just finished watching your favorite programs on the Roku, and would like to switch it off for the night. One problem though, you can't find the off button! This is a common problem with many Roku users and unfortunately, there is actually no power off button on the Roku. It was designed to stay on all the time so as to constantly be updated with the latest software and programs. Not to worry though, you can still go old school and just unplug the entire unit. Yes, this might be a hassle, but as of now that's your only choice. If you do choose to leave it on however, the Roku draws very little power as it goes in a standby mode. In this mode it will actually draw less power than many other home appliances that are always left on.
I hope that this tutorial was helpful and feel free to ask any questions in the comments section below.

Monday, 3 June 2013

How to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and S3



Samsung Galaxy

If you own the Samsung Galaxy S3 or Note 2, then you may want to unlock it. Unlocking is basically the process of removing the one carrier restriction that is placed on the phone when you buy it. This then allows you to place any sim card you have in the phone and still enjoy complete useability. Apart from allowing you greater flexibility in terms of which carrier to use, this process increases your phone's resale value as well. The method that will be shown is completely free. Check out the video below courtesy of Daveen Jay and if you have any questions please comment below. One more thing, this process requires the use of Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1. If you have a later version, you could always downgrade the software and upgrade again after unlocking.

*Image Courtesy John Biehler