Sunday, August 11, 2013

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How to Use Windows Defender for Scanning Files and Folders in Windows 8.1

Posted: 10 Aug 2013 04:13 PM PDT

Security of folders and files is a sure thing the users require in every upcoming operating system. Microsoft Windows Defender is considered the best security essential in this matter. It is absolutely a freeware and you can use it not only in Windows 7 or XP, but also in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Microsoft Security Essential software is considered the best protection tool, but the users of Windows 8.1 do not need to install it in their operating system because Windows Defender is here to protect their files and folders from the internal and external malicious attacks. Windows Defender has all of the essential security features the necessary antivirus needs for protecting the system from malware, spyware and trojan attacks. If you want to use Windows Defender with a combination of any third party protection tool, you can do it. It can be used with Avast or Norton.

Also Read: Top 5 Free Antivirus Software for Windows 8.1

Scan Folders and Files by Using Windows Defender

Below you will find some easy steps if you want to scan folders and files in Windows 8.1 by using Windows Defender security tool.

Step 1: First, you need to click on the "Start" button to start the process.

Start button in Windows 8.1Step 2: Now Metro Start Screen will be in front of you. At the bottom of the screen on the left side, you will see a down arrow symbol. You need to click it to go to the apps.

Metro Start Screen in Windows 8.1Step 3: In apps section, you can find "Windows Defender" at the end of the list by swiping to the right side as it has been shown in the image below. Click on its icon to launch it.

Windows Defender in Apps section in Windows 8.1Step 4: Now the menu of Windows Defender will be opened before you where you need to click "Custom" and select the option "Scan Now".

Custom Scan in Windows Defender in Windows 8.1Step 5: Another Windows appear on the screen where you will see all of the System drives. Click on the C drive to open its folders. Select all of your required folders you want Windows Defender to scan. Then select the folders from D drive and E drive as well. Once you have made selections of your required folders or files, you need to click the option "OK" at the bottom of the screen.

Windows Defender for All Drives in Windows 8.1

Select Folders and Files in all DrivesThe system will start scanning your selected folders and files as it has been shown in the image below.

Windows Defender Scanning in Windows 8.1

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App Crashing Issue to be Fixed on iOS 7 Beta 6, iPhone 5 and 4S [Rumors]

Posted: 10 Aug 2013 01:58 PM PDT

The developers for Apple software have been reporting app crashing issues with iPhone 5, 4s and 4 models. Prior to the iOS 7 beta 5 release from Apple, it was believed the apps needed to be updated to alleviate the issues but such is not the case as Beta 5 not only enhanced app functionality but also resolved all issues in some apps. The company is expected to release more fixes in the next iOS 7 Beta 6.

App crash on iOS 7 betaThe Google Plus app that crashed in all iOS 7 Betas earlier when launched the second time can now be freely used thanks for the fixes in IOS 7 Beta 5. Developers have found the Google Plus app to run for much more time in current Beta. The Google Plus fix indicates Apple has not left everything on the developers' shoulders rather the company intends to extend support for other apps that showed less issues in iOS 6.

iOS 7 Beta 4, the one preceding the current beta, resolved iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 issues of crashing to a plain black screen showing the Apple logo. The fixing had to be done to the Apple software itself instead of the apps running on the device. Also, there were some issues pointed out with few apps crashing like Skype and Instagram that required their developers or an iOS 7 update to look into the matter. Another repeatedly reported issue lies with the WI-Fi leaving iPhone users unable to use a wireless network thus resorting to cellular service.

On the contrary, not all apps will be fixed at company level as some require developer's attention. If the solutions coming from the developers do not sync with the release of the finalized version of iOS 7, then we might have some app crashing issues even after the public release of Apple's latest update.

There is still another Beta release expected for iOS 7 before the GM release is out. Time will tell how many fixes are successfully done prior to the final release expected next month.

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Perks [50GB Dropbox] added to Galaxy Tab 3, Note 8.0 & Student Edition Tab 2

Posted: 10 Aug 2013 01:23 PM PDT

Samsung has been enjoying a lot of appreciation on S-series front but the same cannot be said for the company's recent tablets. The usual criticism targeted plastics body, too less storage for a tablet and most importantly the price hike on a comparative measure with their Android counterparts. Samsung has decided to opt for a perks based solution for these complaints. Samsung's new tablet owners can now register their device on the official promotional perks page of Samsung and get exciting deals with all versions of Galaxy Tab 3, on Galaxy Note 8.0 and the Student Edition of Galaxy Tab 2 version 10.1.

PerksThe best among the tablets, Galaxy Note 8.0, gets the best price with the perks. Samsung tablet owners have already enjoyed $25 as credit for Google Play along with Hulu Plus and Boingo Wifi incentives, but now Samsung has rolled out an entirely new deal of two years of 50GB storage for Dropbox and a $50 credit on the company's famous movie store WatchON.

If you are buying any version of Galaxy Tab 3 or the Student Edition Galaxy Tab 2 as mentioned earlier, you will get all the perks mentioned above however the Google Play credit will come down to $10 and there is no WatchON credit for those devices. On the brighter side, you will be saving $120 for Dropbox storage.

Register your Samsung GalaxyThe only drawback is the offers are valid for new purchases which obviously mean you can't benefit from them if you have bought your Samsung tablets earlier and already redeemed perks given them. The new buyers will need to sign up for a Samsung account and provide information including the serial number of your Samsung tablet and WiFi MAC address. If you intend to buy one from the U.S. And get benefited from the deals then do it before September 30th, the date these promotions will be withdrawn.

Source: Samsung

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Samsung vs Apple again following a Sales Ban by ITC

Posted: 10 Aug 2013 12:42 PM PDT

It seems Samsung and Apple is face-to-face yet again over a legal issue allegedly raised by Apple over patent issues with the former yet again. According to latest reports, Samsung has been legally stopped to sell some of its earlier mobile phones in the U.S. by ITC, as some of their features overstep Apple's patent features. One issue deals with the touchscreen equipment installed in Samsung devices and the other is regarding jacks for headphones.

As per yesterday's ruling by the International Trade Commission, both Continuum (SCH-1400) and Transform (SPH-M920) from Samsung are involved in part or full copyright infringement of Apple's patent for headset. What is more interesting is, there is no major reason as to why Apple had to point this out as Samsung had already stopped production of both. Thus, apart from giving Apple another point in the 'War of Patents', a ban on their import has no effect on Samsung whatsoever.

Samsung has not taken this issue lightly rather the company is determined to ensure Samsung devices' available to the general public in the U.S. On all accounts. According to Adam Yates, the spokesperson for Samsung:

Ban on Samsung

The decision by ITC has closely followed the event where Apple attained a lift on its banned products from the White House, another legal win by the company. It is still to be seen what strategy Samsung plans to adopt in the face of the ruling but things don't seem to get settled soon. You may read the complete ruling issued over the web if you are curious about all the details.

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August Updates Pouring for Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 in Germany

Posted: 10 Aug 2013 12:30 PM PDT

If you are currently based in Germany and own a Galaxy S4 then you must have received the update or are about to as Samsung has begun August updates for GT-I9505 of its latest release Galaxy S4. It has only been released for devices with code DBT in Germany only. As of now, all the servers are engaged to their full capacity with updates so if, being in Germany, you haven't received an update yet then have patience for it should reach you in a few hours. You may get your Galaxy S4 GT 19505 version updated through over-the-air (OTA) or KIES update. Your S4 device will gain greater stability with the latest August update.

Samsung Galaxy S4

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is Samsung's latest addition to its S series with Android 4.2.2 straight from the box and the famous Super AMOLED display screen. Whereas Germany's S4 users are sure to get the Android 4.3 update, the rest of us are still on the waiting list. The Google Play edition of Galaxy S4 devices is the first to receive the update, a confirmed update time for the others is still unknown.

Regardless of the time or guarantee of an update, this handset housing  2GB RAM powered by 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset and having an internal 16 GB expandable storage is suffice to keep a lot of Samsung lovers content till the update reaches. Till then, more news will be shared as soon as information on Android 4.3 for Samsung devices is released.

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