New Features in Ms-Office 2013

Microsoft's Windows 8, a redesigned version of OS in the series of most versatile operating system in user friendliness, Windows, has been recently introduced. Windows 8 is a one-size-fits-all concept based OS for every device, be it a desktop PC, touch tablet or phone. Microsoft Office 2013 is a part of this venture, yet to be announced for its launch date and price.

Office 2013 is not just a document utility and productivity suite like its earlier versions but is integrated with many in-demand features to enhance the user experience. Office has been introduced with features and in-built applications, which users usually imagine to have in their office suite. Some of the features introduced in Office 2013 are:

• PDF Edit: Office 2013 is integrated with a PDF editor taking inspiration from the habit of people to first convert their PDF to a Word file and then edit it. Now users can open their PDFs directly in a Word file and edit it, the need to separately convert the file has been by-passed in office 2013.


• Touch Stimuli: Office 2013 is equipped with the capability to work equally efficient on a touch device as it works on a desktop because touch is the essence of devices nowadays. Though the concept of touch doesn't seem to be feasible in business perspective, this will soon make sense with the launch of Windows 8 based tablet, Surface. Even touch smart-phones will deploy Office 2013 for document editing.


• Hand-writing Recognition: Since Office 2013 is touch capable, is it accustomed with handwriting recognition using stylus or finger touch. It easily speculates the words written by a user on the screen and automatically converts them into text.


• Cloud Storage: Office 2013 is integrated with SkyDrive, to directly store all the recently created and used files on Microsoft's Cloud. Files, by default, are stored on SkyDrive service so that users don't have to carry their document everywhere. All they have to do is login to their SkyDrive account and access their recently used files. This has been made possible with the introduction of cloud computing platforms.


• Flash Fill: Pattern recognitions and pattern analysis is introduced in Office 2013, for its MS Excel suite. Excel sheet recognizes the patterns in the data fields and automatically fills the other fields accordingly, once flash fill is enabled.


• Social networking: Yammer, a social networking panel recently acquired by Microsoft, has been integrated in Office 2013. Also, it has a "people card" tool, which provides detailed information about the contacts including their Facebook and LinkedIn account updates.

Office 2013 has also been updated with some useful utilities like templates for budgets, calendars, form and reports. Other features integrated are Skype integration, One-note app for taking notes and directly putting them onto cloud to access anytime, anywhere, designed specially for tablet and smartphones. Windows mobile development has also improved the applications available in the windows market place making the surface tablet a viable option for many users out there.

Movie Review: The Dark Knight Rises-(2012)

In an attempt to be grandiose with illimitable power and influence, and to simply outdo its predecessors, The Dark Knight Rises often forgets what's most important - the story. Even with a twisting mystery and numerous new characters, the lengthy and overly complex plotline overshadows many of these fascinating elements. At close to three hours the film's pacing is surprisingly good, but the villain's messy scheme is needlessly convoluted. His three-month plan to destroy Gotham City only facilitates Batman's preparation for vengeance while the necessity for such a tedious design is as unclear as the hulking madman's gravelly, accented voice.

Though plot holes and questionable intentions may stand out, so too does the excitement and undeniable appeal of the masked superhero's adventurous exploits in foiling criminal masterminds. Some of the momentum is feigned through thundering music cues and overpopulated scenes, but director Christopher Nolan has never failed to create elaborate, praiseworthy action sequences. 

And while Batman's new nemesis Bane may not surpass the impact of The Joker, he still presents an impressive interpretation of the iconic foe (and one much more authentic than Batman & Robin's drone-like henchman).

Eight years have passed since Batman was blamed for the death of Harvey Dent and Gotham City has remained in a relative state of peace without the caped crusader's presence. But with the arrival of ruthless mercenary Bane (Tom Hardy), reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) must once again don the mask and become the Dark Knight. 

As Bane's machinations steadily comes to fruition and the incendiary lays siege to Gotham City, Batman must join forces with Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman), rookie cop John Blake (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), and master thief Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway) to combat the psychopath's reign of terror.

The Dark Knight Rises suffers from the same cloudburst that many final parts of trilogies endure: length. Nolan's epic close is no exception, spanning many more minutes than truly necessary, causing the adventure to dawdle and the tension to wane. 

The lingering feel only works to heighten the burning desire to see the antagonist finally fall, especially after so many scenes of overbearing despair manifested on the decaying state of Gotham. And it succeeds in creating a multi-layered villain that, while not as effective as the Joker (who is not once mentioned in the film), is quite appropriate in this darker universe. 

His visuals, costumes, bulkiness, and actions are thrilling, believably causing anarchy and going toe to toe with the masked avenger (occasionally, it's notably disheartening to see the Dark Knight fail so often and be bested repeatedly in battle). Too bad his dialogue is as annoyingly inarticulate as Bale's hero - a problem started with Batman Begins and kept constant throughout the series, despite plenty of voiced concerns.

The action scenes are immense and explosive, paying off handsomely between moments of long-winded expositions, chronicling the back-stories and introductions of several new characters. Unfortunately, many of them are borrowed actors from Nolan's Inception, which influences their identities to appear not as Batman roles, but rather familiar faces from other recent projects. 

Hardy, Gordon-Levitt, and Cotillard as major players suggest reprocessed entities. Similarly, adapting the comic book story arc of Bane breaking Batman's back into this completely unrelated adaptation results in a preposterous time frame (the siege of Gotham is over 90 days long) and brings about questions of recovery speed, ineffectiveness of the authorities, and even transportation to and from locations. In all three films, the villains have attempted grand scale, citywide domination and destruction, plotting massive terrorist attacks that would fit real world commotion more suitably than the fictional Gotham, which better benefits from simpler schemes of combating Batman and embarking on destructive chases. The extended build is overdramatic, drastic, and circuitous, but culminates in a worthy, colossal climax that will undoubtedly prove foolproof in the eyes of fans.

Popular Netflix Movies Available For Streaming

Netflix consists of a significant variety of movies to watch so finding the best Netflix movies, or even some good Netflix movies, generally is a complicated thing to try and do. You will find a lot of options available. Will you watch that new romantic comedy that everyone has been gushing on and on about or will you look at out something slightly older that appears to be interesting but you have never ever heard of until that second? During these moments, it truly is wonderful to have the world wide web at your side to look up what's good and what others propose. That's why this list is right here, to offer you an idea of what to watch.

People that are into the superhero movies, or want something to watch with their kids, can consider a peek at Iron Man 2 or Kick-Ass, which ended up being quite well-liked amongst a great number of different ages and people.

Action movies are an incredible choice if you're in search of good Netflix movies given that they have a tendency to have somewhat a couple of parts for every person to really like. Ghostbusters is an oldie but undoubtedly worth the watch, Rango is perfect for those who have little ones who would like to join you, and Drive is fantastic for the few who want to enjoy themselves.

So many men and women enjoy the comedies. You'll find movies you might have enjoyed when you were younger, like Groundhog Day and Dumb & Dumber, and there are new movies out like No Strings Attached. You may choose whichever matches your time and mood.

People who would rather have drama on the screen rather than in their lifes can look to Netflix. It really is better than starting up your own drama and significantly much easier too! From Brian's Song to 28 Days, Netflix has what you are searching for; there isn't any need to play a guessing game.

When you are in for a bit of a scare then the selection at Netflix will give you a good scream. Jeepers Creepers, Hollow Man, or maybe Psycho are all available through Netflix. You can even go with something a bit stranger, like The Hostel 3!

If you'd like a good chuckle, however, and wish to feel like love isn't dead, then go for the romantic comedy! With movies like Maid in Manhattan and Sleepless in Seattle, you could well be weeping and cheering all through the night.

Netflix includes a substantial variety of movies so, if a sequel is about to hit the cinemas, you can catch up with the prequels! If you'd like to see The Avengers, for instance, but have not seen Thor then this can be an awesome place to catch up prior to going out! Exactly the same goes with just about every other movie that you just want to re-watch or see prior to the sequel.

Whenever you wish the best Netflix movies, it usually a good idea to look up what is out there. You don't want to start out watching something random and then learn only too late that it is something you do not like. With a checklist of some decent movies at your disposal, you could possibly enjoy your pick and not regret it.

With Netflix Instant Watch there's often something to watch. You'll no longer catch yourself questioning what to watch on that rainy Sunday afternoon. Netflix has completely killed Blockbuster as streaming movies over the internet has become super easy to do. Along with the faster and less costly internet packages it really is a no brainer to chose Netflix Instant Watch over the general video store. No late fees along with the movies are always there. You will in no way hear these words again "No sorry sir. That movie is currently rented out.

Best Way to Remove a Virus From Your Computer

Here is the best way to remove your pc viruses:

Virus's are almost an inevitable consequence of computer use nowadays. Even the most experienced user with the latest anti virus installed is susceptible to viral infection.
From simple surfing of the net, downloads of any kind, to reading your email, there are literally hundreds of ways for malware to invade your machine.

Usually one is quite aware of the infection; pop up's, redirected web results, rogue programs running etc are the obvious signs of an infection. There are other less obvious signs as well; inability to get online at all, blue screens, sluggish performance, computer freezing up, these can all point to an infection.

Even though the prevalence of these virus's is increasing, and the frustration they cause can be infuriating, there is good news! Most can be removed relatively easily; with a bit of patience and the information I'm about to give, you'll have all you need to defeat these nasty pests.

The first thing you'll want to do is download 3 free programs from the internet (you'll need a virus free computer for this part)

1. combofix
2. superantispyware
3. malwarebytes.

AS I stated earlier, each of these is free and readily available, just do a Google search for each. The next step you'll perform is to save these 3 programs on a usb flash drive; once completed boot up the infected pc into safe mode by pressing f8 while the machine is starting up. Once in safe mode, (these instructions work for all windows os's) go to "run" and type in "msconfig" A window will open with sevaral tabs on top, choose "start up" and choose "diagnostic start up" then reboot into safe mode again. Once in safe mode insert your usb flash drive and run "superantispyware" make sure you set it to perform a "complete scan" Superantispyware will run for anywhere from 30 minutes to well over an hour; once completed you will have a list of the spyware, virus's, malware found as well as cookies, you dont have to delete the cookies, but make sure anything else found is removed.

You will then run malwarebytes and remove whatever it finds. Lastly, run combofix. Combofix will find the tough ones such as rootkits and make the necessary repairs to the operating system. Your computer should now be virus free.

Now your computer is virus free, but that doesn't mean the damage the virus caused is cured! If you notice that your files are missing, or that your desktop no longer has any icons on it, download and run "unhide.exe. If you still can't get online, make sure your proxy settings are correct, (control panel, internet options, connections, lan settings, make sure nothing is checked) If you still are unable to access the internet, from a working computer download lspfix (Google search) and run from the thumb drive.

Once you've completed these steps your computer should be virus free and in working order. There are virus's however that will not be removed with these steps in which case it may be wise to call your local computer repair technician; 8 out of ten times though these steps will work.

Bitdefender Total Security 2013 Review

Bitdefender Total Security 2013 is BitDefender's new top of the line security product that leaves little to be desired in terms of functionality that it provides. It combines all the offerings of the company's Antivirus Plus and Internet Security products with additional features that only it offers.

If you are already a Bitdefender customer you are probably wondering what the company is offering in terms of new features or improvements in their 2013 lineup. We are going to look at that in detail later on in the article. Before that, lets take a look at the installation of the program first.

Installation

You download a small setup program from the Bitdefender website that downloads the remaining data from the web during installation. The installation is straightforward and no problem even for inexperienced users. If you want, you can customize the location on the local drive, enter proxy settings, or disable program modules that you are not interested in. If you are only using webmail, you may for instance want to disable the anti-spam module.

The program runs on autopilot by default which makes life really easier as you are not bombarded with dozens of security prompts and alerts right away. If you want though, you can disable autopilot to manage every issue and prompt manually.

The main program interface displays the four important areas antivirus, antispam, privacy and firewall by default, with Tune-up, Safebox, Update, Safego and File Encryption available either with a click on the right arrow or the slider that is displayed below the listing.

You can rearrange the display with a click on the all modules button in the interface. Here you can modify it so that the four program modules that you are most interested in are displayed without scrolling.

Most modules display an on and off switch on the screen which you can use to either turn them on or off completely, or to turn of some of their automatic functionality. Here it is for instance possible to turn of the automatic scanning of files or the firewall.

Often used features, like scanning or updating, are available directly from that interface as well. Lastly, the settings are also only a click away from the main interface.

At the top, you see the general state of security of the system, events that require your attention, the autopilot switch, and a link to program settings overview

Antivirus

The antivirus module is one of the core components of the program. In terms of functionality, it has lots to offer. The autoscan feature for instance scans the system for threats when performance is not needed elsewhere. It also features realtime protection that scans files when you try to access them, options to run various quick, full or custom scans, and a vulnerability module that checks for Windows and application updates, or weak user account passwords.

Scans are reasonably fast even though that depends largely on the speed of the hard drive, the amount of files and their sizes, and the computer performance in general. A quick scan took less than 2 minutes to complete on a test system, a full system scan about 15 minutes with the time estimate showing 1 minute left for about 5 minutes.

The Vulnerability Scan is especially helpful as missing updates and patches are one of the key reasons why Windows PCs get infected by malware. It checks for critical and optional Windows Updates that have not yet been installed, application updates for important plugins and programs like Skype, Java or web browsers, and finally weak user account passwords. If something is not right, it offers to fix the issue or install updates to resolve it. It could support additional programs though.

As far as accuracy and detection rates go, Bitdefender has received high ratings from AVTest and AV Comparatives for their products.

Firewall

You may want to check the firewall's settings first as some of its features are disabled by default. This includes the intrusion detection system that protects against the installation of malware drivers, Internet Connection Sharing, and the monitoring of Wi-Fi connections (also this may have been disabled because the system had no Wi-Fi adapter).

If you are running on autopilot you really do not have to worry that much about the firewall. You are definitely not annoyed by alerts when another one of your regular applications tries to connect to the Internet. Users who want more control on the other hand can configure everything manually in the settings and with the help of prompts. The paranoid mode may be interesting which alerts you whenever new applications try to establish a connection on the Internet.

As far as application rules go, there is lots that you can configure here. Just take a look at the screenshot below to see what you can configure when you add a new rule for an application to the firewall rule set.

Unless I'm mistaken though there does not seem to be a way to specify certain ports for an application

The new and improved features

Bitdefender Safepay is one of the core new features that Bitdefender integrated into Total Security 2013. It basically aims to make transactions and other critical operations on the Internet more secure by running them in a browser that is separated from the rest of the environment. That's good because it protects from a number of potential threats, e.g. keyloggers, and not so good because it is displayed in a separate environment where you do not have access to desktop apps and programs. If you are using a password manager for instance, you can't make use of it to sign in on websites.

Safepay can be started manually or automatically according to Bitdefender. Manually worked fine during tests, but I could not get the automatic feature to work at all no matter which browser I tried and whether I explicitly added websites to the list of Safepay sites.

The program's parental controls have been upgraded. They do require an account at Bitdefender to make use of them though. You can either create a new account or sign in with Facebook or Google instead. From here you can monitor and configure many features, including the monitoring of Facebook and web browsing in general, and even phone calls if an app is installed on Android phones.

A few things are missing though, like a similar app for iOS devices or support for more instant messengers.

The anti-theft module is another new addition to the Total Security suite. It too requires a Bitdefender account which you can then use to locate and lock a stolen PC or laptop, and to wipe data to make sure the thief can't access it. This obviously only works if you have configured the feature when the device was still in your possession, and if the thief is connecting the PC to the Internet in its current state. If the hard drives are formatted, or a new OS is used, it won't be effective.

Total Security users get access to 2 Gigabyte of free secure online storage, and access to a number of tools that I have not mentioned yet. This includes a file shredder to delete files permanently, encrypted storage to protect files from being access by third parties, or a tune-up module to speed up the PC.

Bitdefender Product comparison

- Antivirus Plus: Antivirus and Antispyware, Bitdefender Autopilot, Bitdefender Safepay, USB Immunizer, Enhanced MyBitdefender dashboard, Search Advisor, Social Network Protection, Personal Data Filter, Antiphishing, Scan Dispatcher - Internet Security: Antispam, Enhanced Parental Control, Two-way firewall, File Shredder - Total Security: Bitdefender Safebox, Anti Theft, File Encryption, Tune-up - Total Security contains all features that Internet Security and Antivirus Plus is offering, while Internet Security contains the Antivirus Plus features as well.

Closing Words

Bitdefender Total Security 2013 is a big suite that combines security products with related products. The program's autopilot mode ensures that it is a good choice for users of all experience levels. Experienced users will find the manual options suitable for most tasks, even though they could be improved in some regards. The application vulnerability scanner for instance could use additional support for popular applications that it is currently not detecting.

All in all though it is a beast of a program. Users who do not need antispam, parental controls, the anti theft module or file encryption can take a look at Internet Security instead.

Corporate Social Responsibility of Private Companies in Natural Disasters

Corporate Social Responsibility is an ambidextrous concept which on one hand improves the social strata while on other polishes the goodwill of the company practising it. CSR in this era has gone beyond philanthropy and has taken the form of a legal mandate. Corporate Social Responsibility has been structured to capture the imperative and immediate need of ethical and social responsibility at intra and inert continental levels. In India CSR has been used as a tool to combat various mishaps in the society. One of the arenas where the philanthropy of various companies has displayed an up thrust time and again is disaster management pre and posts the catastrophe. The role of various companies such as Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) or TATA at many such occasions has opened the door for a dimension of corporate Social Responsibility. The research paper aims to highlight and evaluate the role of a company during the time of such mishaps. It further critically examines effect of implementation of CSR and the reasoning behind the legal mandate. It concludes by proposing a paradigm to achieve a pragmatic model of CSR that would suffice the need of the hour.

Best Android games to Download on Your Android Mobile

Hi,
Please find below some wonderful and intresting games in android mobile.


1) Photo Locker:

Today's ginormous roundup is sponsored by Handy Apps and their newest app Photo Locker. If the developer's name sounds familiar, it's because they made other popular apps, like EasyMoney and Tasks N Todos.

As you might have already guessed, Photo Locker is a secure photo vault. Whether it's sensitive document scans or precious photos of your junk, you probably don't want anyone to see them without your permission. In order to view the photos you locked (encrypted using a 128bit AES algorithm), you'd need to enter a PIN code - otherwise they're as good as garbage. The app supports bulk hiding, folder-level locking, and even hides itself from the recent apps menu.

The base app is totally free to use but for $2.99 you can get rid of ads and hide the icon from the app drawer. Use Photo Locker, or else your grandma will find photos of your junk, and that would give DirecTV enough material to make a whole new commercial.

2) DEAD TRIGGER by MadFinger Games

Dead Trigger is one of the most awaited games of this year, and it doesn't disappoint. Mad Finger, the creator of Shadowgun and Samurai II, are gods of Android games and always push the graphics and gameplay to their respective limits. Compared to Shadowgun, however, this one contains in-app purchases. But then again, it's also way cheaper to get started ($0.99), and most people who played Dead Trigger agree that IAPs don't spoil it.

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The world has collapsed. In 2012 modern civilisation is coming to an end. Global economics have been disrupted, money has lost its value. People have risen against the ignorant politicians who were just lining their pockets – and they didn't spare any of them. However, those who really ruled the world were prepared - and escaped. Suddenly billions of people died from a strange virus, while others turned into butcherly beasts with just one thought: TO KILL. Only a few people on the planet have survived, at least until they run out of ammo... or learn how to stop them...

- Stunning graphics with advanced lighting and post-process effects
- Full 3D characters and environments with an unprecedented level of detail
- High quality 3D audio and a lively music soundtrack
- Character animations recorded using high-end motion capture
- Intuitive controls
- Spectacular ragdoll effects (Tegra 3 only)
- Water simulation (Tegra 3 only)

3) Temple Run: Brave

Android Police coverage: Temple Run: Brave Puts The Red-Haired Heroine From Pixar's Latest In Imangi's Gauntlet

From Imangi, the makers of Temple Run, and Disney comes a new take on the most exhilarating app. Join Merida from Disney/Pixar Brave as you run, slide, jump, turn and shoot your way across the wilds of Scotland on an endless running adventure.

New features just for Temple Run: Brave
• Introducing ARCHERY – tap targets to shoot a bullseye and earn extra coins
• New, amazing visuals. It looks better than ever!
• All new environments inspired by Disney/Pixar Brave and the wilds of Scotland
• Play as Merida from Disney/Pixar Brave
• Outrun Mordu, the demon bear, to earn running glory

 4) Strikefleet Omega

Join the Armada and take your place as the Admiral of Strikefleet Omega. Earth’s finest fleet, Humanity’s final hour. Earth has been destroyed by the Hive Queen and her Brood and you command Humanity's last defender, Strikefleet Omega. As Omega's Admiral, you are charged with a desperate mission--find the Queen and stop her before she obliterates our remaining colonies. Warping from star system to star system in your search, Strikefleet Omega struggles to survive an onslaught of enemy attacks while mining precious crystals which allow you to warp in reinforcements from the last remaining shipyard in the Armada.