Send files from one Computer to Another Using lan Cable

In this article you will find out  how to Send files from one computer to another with Lan cable (cat5). I never liked using big pen drives to share large data ( like big games,movies etc) so the only thing I am left with, was using lan cable.

When to use lan cable Send files from one computer to another

It would be very tiring to keep on inserting and removing pen drive again and again. And if you hate this too, then you have come to right place, after reading article I am sure you will able to send and receive files using Lan cable.

Advantage of LAN cable over others

• Fast data transfer.
• You don’t have to stand there and waste your time. Do the setup once and you can move on to your other work.
• Looks cool

Things that you required

• Two laptop (mandatory)
• A lan cable (obviously)
• Little bit of your time and patience (only if it’s your first time)

Step 1

Connect one computer to another using lan cable.

Step 2

OK now you have to enable sharing option on both computers.

Go to Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center > Advanced sharing settings.

Enable sharing option

Make sure you turn on network detection and turn off password protection off.

Step 3

Bring both the computers on same network.

1. Open control panel Control Panel >> Network and Internet >>Network Connections.

2. You will see Local Area Connection 2 .

3. Right click it and navigates to properties .

4. You will see tcp/ ivp4 option there and select it’s properties .

5. Select this use the following ip address

Put the following value on 1st computer

• Ip address 192.168.1.1          
• Subnet mask 225.225.225.0
• Default gateway 192.168.1.3

                                                

Put the following value on 2nd computer

• Ip address 192.168.1.3
• Subnet mask 225.225.225.0
• Default gateway 192.168.1.1

2nd laptop ip address

Basically what we are doing is keeping the subnet mask same and changing the ip address . You might have seen others values on different websites, all are correct but if you are not familiar with networking I would suggest that you stick to these values only. If everything went good you will see the two computer name in the Networks.

Two computer connected under same network using lan

Step 4

Share a folder on lan

Assuming that you have connected the cable properly and enable the sharing option now it’s time Send files from one computer to another , this is very simple

1.Select the folder you want to share, right click it .

2.Select share this >> specific people.

3. On the drop down menu select everyone >> add >> click share.

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5 Reasons you should not buy an Apple Watch

1. If you are not looking for a well designed smartwatch

According to analyst Gene Munster, the Apple Watch’s killer feature is actually its overall design and not any specific functionality. That’s because the watch competes not against other smartwatches but rather against traditional watches. Was this means other smartwatch are not well designed? truly I like the look of Moto 360 smartwatch too but am not an analyst so I will let you decide but believe me Munster is not alone in his assessment. Last month, the Apple Watch won a coveted design award in the 2015 iF Design Awards, which lauded the device for its “revolutionary new technologies, a pioneering interface and a design that honors the rich tradition of watchmaking.”

Apple is selling three variations, including a high-end Watch Edition with an 18-karat gold case that starts at $10,000. As such, Apple clearly created at least its most expensive watch with an eye toward competing not in the technology sector but in the luxury jewelry sector as well.

2. If you are not interested in cool features of Apple Watch

 Apple Pay

The digital wallet system lets iPhone 6 users make purchases at stores without having a physical credit card anywhere nearby. Now, with the Watch, owners of an iPhone 5 or newer will be able to buy clothing, food and other goods without having their iPhone or credit card on their person. They’ll just click a side button and tap the Watch on a payment terminal.

Digital touch

Consumers may end up enjoying causing a friend’s Apple Watch to vibrate by sending them a digital poke or sharing their heart rate with someone by sending them pulsing-heart emojis. They can also draw and share a doodle much more easily than on other smartwatches. Apple calls the features new ways to communicate.

Crown

Apple uniquely took advantage of a traditional watch feature – the dial on the side – by turning it into a scrollwheel. In introducing the Watch last year, Apple said users would like using the crown because trying to scroll by swiping a finger on the touchscreen would end up blocking so much of the tiny display. But whether users adopt what in early usage seems like a slower way to navigate remains to be seen.

Phone calls

Watch-wearers can answer calls from the Watch and then talk on the phone by talking to the Watch. Competing smartwatches typically allow phone calls to be answered, but the conversation has to happen on the smartphone because the watches don’t have speakers. Talking to a wrist will make people look like special agents; the question is how many social situations will it become acceptable for someone to do so. Apple’s marketing materials note longer phone calls should be transferred to the iPhone, perhaps because calls are so draining on the Watch battery.

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3. If you are not interested in Long battery life

Though Apple calls it an “All-day battery”, watch should be able to handle at least 18 hours of regular use. And of course it depends on how you use it but what if a watch dies before completing 24 hours? would you still call it a watch irrespective of how so ever awesome features it gives you? I am leaving it to you to decide.

4. You will never want to use awesome apps on your smartwatch

Out of the box, Apple Watch offers native calendar, maps, and reminder integration, giving you glances for upcoming meetings, as well as the ability to accept meeting invites on your wrist. Notifications tell you when to get moving to your next appointment, and the native maps view can provide turn-by-turn navigation on your wrist with a full visual overview of where to head next.

Of course, third parties will be able to greatly expand the functionality of the watch with apps of their own. Apple demonstrated apps that allow you to call some Uber, unlock your hotel room door, chat on WeChat, or view Instagram photos.

The big button beneath the digital crown allows for quick access to favorite contacts, which you can then either message or call directly from he watch. But you can also draw images to share with contacts, or tap out a pattern with special meaning to the receiving party. Since the Apple Watch also tracks heart rate, you can send your own direct to a contact, too.

5. You don’t want a smarter way to look at fitness

Apple Watch gives you a complete picture of your all-day activity. The three rings of the Activity app show your daily progress and help motivate you to sit less, move more, and get some exercise. It’s also an advanced sports watch, giving you real-time stats for a variety of the most popular workouts. Over time, Apple Watch learns your activity and fitness levels. It uses that information to improve the accuracy of your measurements and suggest personalized all-day activity goals. It even provides custom reminders to encourage you to achieve them.

So, I am sure by now you clearly know why you need to have an Apple Watch.

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Top 10 Tips And Tricks for WhatsApp users

WhatsApp has almost half billion users across the world. Its the most commonly used app however wonder how many users would claim to know the app thoroughly in the sense there are minute details which most of the users are not aware of like how to lock the app or say how to avoid downloading unwanted media files or simple methods to send the important data across to some friend. In this article we will try to go through certain tips and tricks useful in day to day activities of the users while using the WhatsApp:

§  Get connected to WhatsApp without any phone number: User needs to get connected to Internet via Wi-Fi or modem and get WhatsApp installed in the smartphone. For installation user needs to  visit the official site of WhatsApp and click the application to get it downloaded. Once the app gets downloaded it gives the welcome screen, just click the “Agree to the terms” and then user would be asked to provide the phone number so user needs to type their phone number and click OK. In the next 10-15 minutes the verification process will begin, in the meantime the downloaded application gives a text message in this user needs to click the “call me to confirm” and user gets a call from WhatsApp followed by a verification code on the phone number that they provided. Type this verification code in the downloaded application’s screen and soon the WhatsApp would be activated on the smartphone without any phone number.

§  Change your WhatsApp phone number: Most of the time the Phone number synced with the WhatsApp is seen by other users and suppose if user is using multiple phone numbers then user will have to uninstall and reinstall their WhatsApp to change the synchronized phone number. An easy way to change the synchronization of the WhatsApp number is present in the WhatsApp application : Go to ‘Settings’ then ‘Account’ then ‘Change number on your WhatsApp’, here user would need to type theirnew phone number in the first field and then in the lower field add the old phone number and click Done. The new phone number needs to be validated and all the chat history and WhatsApp data get transferred to the new phone number as this number has now been synchronized to WhatsApp. User needs to understand that the device is same and only the phone number has been changed in this case.

§  Need to Send files that are not officially supported by Android: WhatsApp has some limitation to its file sharing capability. RAR, ZIP, PDFs, .EXE, APKs, Word files and the files which are more than 15MB cannot be shared through WhatsApp. Users need not worry, now they can download the CloudSend app and upload the required file through this app then copy the link and send it across to the person via WhatsApp. When recipient clicks on the link they will be able to download the file without any restrictions.

§  Stop Automatic media download in WhatsApp: Media files like images, videos, audio files get downloaded automatically in WhatsApp previously users needed the WhatsApp plus application to stop this download. However, now WhatsApp has included this feature in its configuration settings and users can choose whichever images or videos they want to download hence controlling the overall space in the device.

§  Users can create Fake WhatsApp Conversation: There is an application “Whatsaid– Whatsapp Prank 1.2″, users can download this from http://whatsaid-whatsapp-prank.soft112.com/. Users can start fake conversation using a different display picture, last seen and even personal settings. Now, this app is mostly used by celebrities, common users can use this fake conversation just as a prank.

§  Disabling the “Last Seen” time stamp: WhatsApp’s feature of Last seen timing is helpful to know when the friend was online however it can also be frustrating as it gives away the personal information of the user and hence is a threat to user’s privacy. Now users can learn the trick of disabling the Last seen time stamp. User just needs to go in WhatsApp settings : Click on Account; Click the ‘Last seen’ button and make the necessary changes. This feature is available both in iOS as well as Android users and user can easily disable the “Last seen” time stamp however if user is online it will still show up.

§  Locking of WhatsApp: Yes locking of the WhatsApp is possible. For Android users they can download the “Messenger and Chat Lock” from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapplock. For iPhone users they can download “Password for WhatsApp” from http://www.app-pocket.com/app/password-for-whatsapp/ and for Blacberry users “Lock for WhatsApp Messenger” can be downloaded from https://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/27179877/?countrycode=IN&lang=en.

§  Managing the notification sounds: The sounds and notifications especially from the Group chats can be frustrating hence user can manage the notification and the message sounds by going to Settings and then Notifications and turn off the sound and notifications from group chats.

§  Archiving all chats: Basically this helps users to back up and restore all the chats. WhatsApp has auto backup facility and users can also create manual backups for their WhatsApp chats. In case user changes the device or uninstalls the WhatsApp then WhatsApp restores the chat information automatically. For manual backup and restoration users need to follow these steps: In case of Apple iOS, users need to Go to Settings then Chat Settings then Chat Backup then click Backup. In case of Android : users need to Go to Settings then Chat settings and then click Backup chats. Android users need to make a note that this method will only take back up of the chats and for the media they will need to use a File manager to backup the media files in either of these Sdcard/WhatsApp/Media in their phones. On the contrary one more easier method for backup and restoration would be by using the Google Drive check here for more details on Techworm,

§  Users can use WhatsApp from their computer using a rooted Android phone: This is done by “over the air transfer of messages” from user’s rooted Android phone to a Computer running a modern browser like Chrome. Basically here user would need toInstall WhatsAir app in their Android device, then grant it root permission. Please note that the Android phone is connected to the network of the computer through Wi-Fi. Click the start button and the WhatsAir app generates a password and gives a address which needs to be typed in the browser of the computer. This works fine with Chrome browser in the computer, the browser page will ask for a password and user needs to type the same password which the Android phone’s WhatsAir app had given while installation. After authentication process the Computer gets connected to the WhatsApp. Users need to understand that this connection stays till the web browser tab is closed or the stop button in app is clicked. Users can enjoy the WhatsApp messages from their Phone to computer and the replies would promptly go through Computer to phone.

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Many people would always want the latest gadgets and devices in the market such as the iPhone. They go crazy over iPhone every time a new model or version is launched, even taking sacrifices, waiting through long lines just to get the first batch of units. iPhone is certainly an over-hyped piece, and it’s time to realize why you should not buy this, so take a look at the top 5 cons of the iPhone.

Does Not Support Flash or Java

Flash and Java are fundamental parts of the web experience. Unfortunately, the iPhone does not support both of these as SteveJobs and his colleagues have decided not to include them to the iPhone web experience. Hence iPhone is just a lame version of the internet is someone’s pocket. Apple’s marketing plan has always put their usual spin on the iPhone promotion, claiming it as “Java-free” or “Flash-free”, which sounds more positive than negative. So, it’s up to you if you find Java or Flash a negative factor throughout your web experience.

With Tiny Storage

Apple has always offered devices with small amount of storage space. The hundreds of dollars of iPhones only have 4GB to 8GB. So, what are you going to do with this tiny space? While buying a costly device, you must enjoy tons of services and features such as storing all the music and videos you want, but iPhone cannot do just that. The tiny storage space will starve users very soon, and will only resort to carrying an external hard disk, say for instance, a terabyte. It could be a desperate move, buying an iPhone with tiny storage space, and then buying an external hard disk later on, unless you’re willing to buy the top of the line model with at least 1 terabyte or 800GB storage.

Very Risky

If you want an iPhone then you must accept the fact that you too are bonded with a 2-year contract, not to mention a humungous pre-termination fee. Buying an iPhone means you must be very prepared to pay more.  The tyranny of Apple and AT&T is a given fact, and if you want to go along with this, then go ahead and buy an iPhone. Soon, you’ll realize you’d want your freedom back, but it could be too late as you have paid out even more or will face the pre-termination price without any other choice.

Bonded with AT&T

Apple has a 5-year exclusive agreement with AT&T as the only wireless provider for iPhone. Unfortunately for subscribers of Tmobile, Verizon, and other providers, you don’t have the right to buy an iPhone, unless you switch to AT&T. That’s basically it! And for many users, they don’t have much to say about AT&T as a reputable mobile service provider. Not speaking from experience, but Apple’s claims of their cutting-edge design is not much to end up with such telecom partnership, according to many.

Unreasonable

Although many people consider smartphones as necessities now, having to pay $599 just for a phone seems unreasonable, considering the not-so-neat features eventually. Take your $600 and reflect for a minute… you can buy something else that will also work for your smartphone needs, but not that pricey, and then get the rest of your money and do a more productive thing with it, instead of wasting all of it to a single over-hyped product.

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Apple iPhone 7 – Rumors and Features

It’s only been a few months since the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ were released and people have already started talking about the next iteration in the series, the iPhone 7. The rumor mills have already started predicting what the new iPhone will look like and what new paradigm shifting technology apple will come up with this time. So in this age and era where its rumors are in plentiful, iPhone 7 is going to have the same fate as many of the other products.

One can definitely not know for sure what the new iPhone 7 features, but one can sure take an educated guess and make a calculated prediction on what it will be like based on the current market trends. But since apple has been known to push the boundaries when it comes to innovation and setting a market standard, we can be sure that the new iPhone 7 will follow the same trend.

Let’s take a look at some of the areas where we think apple will look to improve and innovate:

SCREEN:

The thing that made the most fuss during the release of the last iteration of iPhones was the screen size. So now Apple finally decided to give in and chose to go with a 4.7″ and 5.5″ screen. But the new iPhone 7 will feature the same screen size and design or maybe an upgraded screen size of at most 5″.

The main changes will be under the hood where apple will come up with a much better and improved display technology which will make it more power efficient without any trade-offs on the quality and boost the resolution to something that is close to 1080p or even as high as 2K and give it a retina branding to match the pixel bar set by other companies.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY:

When it comes to features and functionality Apple had really raised the bar in terms of phone security with the introduction of their touch ID fingerprint scanner system with the iPhone 5s and now the iPhone 7 will feature an even more advanced and secure version of the touch ID sensor and may even possess a new Sense button which can interpret the user’s gestures and movements like a track pad for added functionality. Apple always believes in adding a feature that is utmost necessary.

DESIGN:

When it comes to design Apple doesn’t prefer much change and it is certain that the iPhone 7 is going to follow the same design philosophy as the iPhone 6 and 6+ which is already perfect.

The only design change that Apple will make is the addition of the circular crown which will be passed on from their apple watches into the iPhone. The crown could replace the power button which when pressed could lock the screen and the crown could be turned to perform variety of functions like switch profiles, zoom in and out or even turn pages without having to touch the screen or adjust brightness maybe or even make it user configurable. The newer iPhone 7 will also come in a variety of different color schemes to add to its luxurious gold scheme.

HARDWARE:

In terms of hardware, Apple always provides a good powerful hardware with enough power for their phones to run completely lag free and the new iPhone 7 will be the same. The iPhone 7 will feature a new and more efficient and powerful combo of apple’s A9 chip and the top of the line M9 motion chip with their 64-bit architecture chips which can handle any task that is assigned to it with ease. The new hardware will not only be powerful but also energy efficient which is known to boost the battery life by around 10%. It may also have a new and updated network chip for faster and reliable network connections.

The iPhone 7 also features the latest camera technology and hardware. In terms of cell phone camera technology, apple has always been market leaders in terms of image quality and speed. The iPhone 7 features an approximate 13MP camera with a f/2.2 sensor and also features the dual-tone flash for better performance in low light settings. It also features the usual features like super-fast burst mode, optical image stabilization and phase detection auto focus. The iPhone 7 will also be able to shoot videos in 4K resolution at 30fps and also take ‘slo-mo’ videos in 1080p@240fps. Many even consider an iPhone as a professional camera.

SOFTWARE:

When it comes to software, apple has always kept a closed environment unlike android which has kept their software ecosystem open source. But with the introduction of iOS 8, apple has started to open its doors a little towards making their software a little more open and letting the users customize their software experience a lot more than their previous versions.

With the iPhone 7 Apple will introduce the new iOS 9 which will continue the trend started by iOS 8 in making things more customizable for the users, all the while making it more secure and efficient. It will also let the users change themes among other things.

BUILD QUALITY

In terms of build quality, apple devices have been always been very sturdy and this sturdiness is due to the use of metal over plastic by Apple, with the exception being the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 6 had come under a lot of scrutiny for being lack luster and weak in terms of build quality and being very susceptible to bending which led to the infamous “Bend gate” controversy.

So with the new iPhone 7 Apple will look to improve on those flaws and try making their new device tougher than ever before and will feature their new ion-strengthened glass and add more elements which are made of the super strong sapphire crystal on their phone which can already be seen on the Apple watches and the iPhone 7 will look to get rid of all the weak points which caused the previous phone to bend.

SIZE:

Apple believe in a particular set of principles in terms of screen and phone sizes but with the changing market trends they are changing too. Hence, the iPhone 7 features a very compact size and dimensions. The iPhone 6 was 6.9mm thin and the iPhone 7 may be even thinner. Apple has taken into consideration the fact that the device doesn’t become thin to the point that it becomes difficult for the users to hold it or to the point which affects its build quality. A version may also feature the dimensions of its previous iterations.

PORTS and SPEAKERS:

The iPhone 7 will possess the newly introduced USB-C connector which is not only universal and soon to become the market standard in the coming year but also is fast and can charge the phone faster than its previous versions and can even transfer data at lightning speeds and provide high level of connectivity. The iPhone truly pushes towards the new single port which can do it all. It will also feature the usual 3.5 mm audio jack for audio connectivity.

Also having recently acquired the Audio giant Beats, the iPhone 7 features a newer improved audio driver which can not only output loud but also crystal clear sound that both apple and beats are famous for. It is also highly unlikely that it will feature front facing speakers in the next iteration. There’s also a rumor that Apple’s underground research on ‘wireless charging’ will be introduced on upcoming iPhone 7. So in conclusion, the iPhone 7 is going to be a successful device like all apple devices are and a lot of people all over the world are going to buy it. It is not only because through the years owning an iPhone has become a style statement but also because every year apple comes with a device that is truly worth buying and the iPhone 7 is going to be no different.

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