Check out the Intel Compute Stick in action!

Intel has created a basic desktop computer that’s small enough to fit inside your pocket. The Intel Compute Stick plugs into any monitor or television with an HDMI connection, so you can take your pictures, documents and presentations anywhere.

The Compute Stick uses a quad-core 1.33GHz (1.83GHz Turbo) Intel Atom Z3735F based on the Bay Trail architecture, the same kind of chip you would find in some cheap x86-based Windows and Android tablets/

The Compute Stick is designed for light use, such as word processing, browsing the internet and watching TV.

Configuration : The Windows 8.1 version is powered by the quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F processor, clocked at 1.33GHz, paired with 2GB of RAM. 

Review of Intel Compute Stick : Intel Compute Stick feels like it is in its experimental phase.

Features of Intel STCK1A32WFC Compute Stick PC

• Processor : Quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F 
• Onboard Memory : 2GB DDR3 
• Onboard Storage : 32GB 
• Operating System : Windows 8.1 
• WiFi : 802.11bgn
• Bluetooth : 4.0
• Graphics : Intel HD 
• Audio : Intel HD

Intel Compute Stick review

Features of Intel STCK1A32WFC Compute Stick PC

• Processor : Quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F 
• Onboard Memory : 2GB DDR3 
• Onboard Storage : 32GB 
• Operating System : Windows 8.1 
• WiFi : 802.11bgn
• Bluetooth : 4.0
• Graphics : Intel HD 
• Audio : Intel HD

Unboxing of TP-Link 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter (Hindi) (1080...

Watch of Unboxing (unpacking) of TP-Link 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter (Model : TL-WN722N). (Voice : Hindi)

Features of Tp-Link 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter (Model : TL-WN722N)

• Wireless Speed Upto 150 Mbps
• Dimensions : 3.7 X 1.0 X 0.4 inches
• Frequency : 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
• Wireless Security : 64/128-bit WEP / WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
• Connectivity : USB 2.0
• Detachable Antenna
• Easy to Install
• USB extender for better angles. 

TP Link high gain wireless USB adapter is easy to use and install. The wireless USB adapter can provide N speed of up to 150Mbps for fast data transfer. This wireless USB adapter is capable of supporting 64/128 WEP, WPA /WPA2/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) and IEEE 802.1X.

This wireless USB adapter is compatible with all 802.11n/b/g products.

TP Link wireless USB adapter has 4dBi high gain external antenna that can be rotated and adjusted in different directions to fit various operation environments, and can bring better performance than the internal antenna. 

For more demanding applications, the antenna can be replaced with different antennas to get more flexibility and wider wireless coverage.

Specifications of Tp-Link 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter

• Antennae : 4 dBi Detachable Omni Directional (RP-SMA)
• USB Connector : USB 2.0
• Frequency : 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
• Maximum Wireless Transmission Rate : 150 Mbps
• Encryption : 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
• Work Mode : Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure
• Receiver Sensitivity : 130M: -68 dBm, 108M: -68 dBm, 54M: -68 dBm, 11M: -85 dBm, 6M: -88 dBm, 1M: -90 dBm
• Leds : Off, Flashing Slowly, Flashing Quickly
• Supported Protocols : IEEE 802.11b/g/n, IEEE 802.1X
• Modulation Technology : DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
• Operating System : XP, Vista, Windows 2000, 7

Dimensions

• Height : 11 mm
• Width : 93.5 mm
• Depth : 26 mm

Operating Conditions

• Operating Humidity : 10 % - 90 % Non-condensing
• Operating Temperature : 0 DegC - 40 DegC

Benefits of Tp-Link 150Mbps high Gain Wireless USB Adapter

• Tp-Link wireless USB adapter give Wireless N speed up to 150Mbps makes it suitable for video streaming, online gaming and VoIP.
• Tp-Link adapter has 4dBi directional antenna which is efficient in receiving signals transmitted far.
• Tp-Link wireless USB adapter has high gain external antenna that is detachable from this USB adapter. Detachable antennas allow for better alignment and stronger antenna upgrades.
• This adapter is compatible with all 802.11n/b/g products.
• It supports 64/128 WEP, WPA /WPA2/WPA-PSK/WPA2 PSK (TKIP/AES) and IEEE 802.1X for secure connectivity. 
• Tp-Link wireless USB adapter supports Sony PSP X-Link for online gaming for Windows XP.

Our Review : 

• Tp-Link wireless USB adapter has good performance with 15 meters range. It gives at least 60-70% signal and good speed. It works well even in high walls restriction and blocks.
• Tp-Link wireless adapter has external antenna with RP-SMA connector so that we can change this antenna with more powerful antenna.
• Tp-Link wireless adapter has USB extender which can be used to change different directions for better signal strengths. This adapter can be set up as WiFi hotspot easily.
• This USB adapter has 4dBi external antenna connected which can be adjust and align to achieve better reception.

Consideration

• Tp-Link wireless USB adapter is little big and feel uncomfortable for small laptops or notebooks (around 12 inches)
• It is stated that it gives you a speed of 150 mbps, in real life conditions the speeds reach a max of 66.3 mbps.

Seagate 2TB Backup Plus Slim: Unboxing and Review (Hindi) (1080p HD)

Benefits of Portable Drive is that they are immune to network viruses and you can protect your digital data in the physical storage device in a secure location which helps against any disaster like fire or earthquake related threats. 

Seagate Backup Plus Slim is a 2.5" SATA-600 interface hard drive in a black plastic enclosure which connects via USB 3.0 cable to any PC or Mac computer.

Seagate Backup Plus Slim weighs 150 grams and is just 12mm thick - about the size of a smart phone. Power for the drive is supplied via the USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port.

This drive is thinnest portable 2TB hard drive in the market and it can be fitting easily into most pockets.

Inside of this drive, there is a 5400RPM, 3-platter hard disk with 32MB of cache. 

The body of Seagate Backup Plus Slim consists of a plastic build with a bright black top cover; the company logo is located on the bottom corner.

The Dashboard software is included with Seagate Backup plus Slim and is conveniently located on the drive itself. To install the Dashboard software, users can simply double-click the file

Seagate Dashboard has several tools to facilitate easy backups from a computer, either by specifying types of files, locations or configuring a set schedule. Another unique feature is the ability to share new videos to a YouTube account. 

Seagate Mobile Backup app for the iOS and Android mobile devices is available free for download, allowing users to back up all of their data to the drive while on the same network as well as to the cloud when on the go.

Seagate steps up to the plate with "a download a complete archive of all your data" button for Facebook and Flickr but Seagate Dashboard limits itself to images and videos for social media backup.

Specifications of Seagate 2TB Backup Plus Slim External Hard Disk

• Software : Seagate Dashboard, NTFS Driver for Mac
• Capacity : 2 TB
• Size : 2.5 inch
• Dimensions : 12.1 x 76 x 113.5 mm
• Weight : 159 g
• Connectivity : USB 3.0
• OS Supported : Windows: XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8, Mac OS X 10.6, Android 2.3, iOS 6
• Form Factor : Portable
• Features : Backward Compatible with USB 2.0, Seagate Mobile Backup App on an iOS or Android Mobile Device to Backup all of the Pictures and Videos from the Device to the Drive or the Cloud

The read and write sequential speeds of Seagate Backup Plus Slim via USB 3.0 is reported 88.6MB/s and 119.3MB/s respectively.

Benefits of Seagate Backup Plus Slim

• Backup Plus Slim is fully USB powered, giving users the ability to bring all of their digital content without carry an additional external power supply.
• Seagate Backup Plus Slim is an impressive portable hard drive for its physical size and capacity. 

Our Review

The Hard disk is very compact and light weight which makes it fits in ones pocket very easily. The data transfer speed via USB 2.0 is reported around 20-25 MbPs. (Shown in Video too)

The total thickness is not more of 12 mm. It is smaller then a Smart phone (4.5 inch Smartphone). This portable drive is light and slim as a Smart phone. 

The Backup Plus Slim does not require any external power adaptors, all power is supplied via the USB port. 

This drive is responsive and it does not have vibration or heat problem.

Consideration

• Always try to handle Backup Plus Slim with care as Plastic case is not very thick because this drive over all is very slim.
• The USB 3.0 cable could have been a bit longer. It should be 0.75 or 1 metre. This drive has 0.5m USB Cable which is suitable for laptops but not for desktop computer or Smart TVs. 
• This drive has actual usable space is 1.81 TB. (Shown in Video too)

Easy Steps to configure Tp-Link ADSL2 Modem for BSNL Broadband (Hindi) (...

To run ADSL Broadband from BSNL Network, we have to use VCI value to 35 in Tp-Link 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+Modem’s setting. There are easy step to configure ADSL modem for BSNL Broadband via Bridge Mode (Encapsulation) :

Step 1) Open the web browser and type the IP Address of Tp-Link ADSL2 Modem in the address bar (default is 192.168.1.1) then press Enter .

Step 2) Type the username and password in the login page, default username and password are both admin in lower case, then click OK to log into the Tp-Link ADSL2 Modem.

Tp-Link ADSL2 Modem works smoothly with BSNL network (Bridge Encapsulation) without more changing. We have to put IP Address of BSNL Network in our Ethernet's port setting.

• IP Address : 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.24
• Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
• Default Gateway : 192.168.1.1

You can check connectivity of ADSL modem with BSNL Broadband :

Ping 192.168.1.1-t (Type in Command Box of Window Xp/Window 7)

You don't need to run the setup program but it would probably make the task easier. 

The telephone cable has to be plugged into the router (wireless). Then Just plugin Ethernet cable into any of the four slots of the router and connect to computer/Laptop and then follow the instructions on the screen. You can choose secured or unsecured connections. Since you has default setting in your ADSL2 Modem. You have to select the modem password and also password given by the BSNL. It is not much difficult, but you can to try as trial and error method. In case you went wrong, just press reset button provided in the router with pin and try from the beginning.

If you want to run internet via PPPoE/PPPoA mode of BSNL Broadband (They do not need any username or password to start Internet and it can run on Internet on Android/Smartphone/Tablets via WiFi too). There are few steps to configure Tp-Link ADSL2 Modem. 

1) PPPoE/PPPoA Mode : Select the connection type to connect to the BSNL Boradband by PPPoE/PPPoA mode and then click the NEXT button.

2) VPI and VCI Value : Change the VPI/VCI settings as per BSNL Broadband. This setting is very much important for internet connectivity. 

Use the following VPI/VCI settings for BSNL Broadband – 0 and 35

In Tp-Link ADSL2 Modem, we have to chose virtual Circuit as PVC2 through (Interface Setup > Internet) as shown in video.

3) BSNL Username/ Password : Enter the user id and password supplied by BSNL Broadband. The field is case sensitive.

Now go to Wireless Menu of Interface Setup of your TpLink ADSL2 Modem.

4) Access Point : If you has ADSL Router with wireless function and you want to connect to it wirelessly then set Access Point as Activated. (As shown in video)

5) SSID Name : Select the Basic Setting submenu of Wireless Menu in the configuration page. In Wireless Basic settings you can enter the SSID (Name of your wireless network). You can use anything as SSID. Maximum character limit is 32.

6) Security Encryption : You must configure the Wireless Security options to make your WiFi network private. Tp-Link ADSL2 router supports three type of WiFi security modes. WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2 –PSK. By default Wireless security is disabled. You have to select the proper mode of WiFi security as per your requirement. It is advisable to use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. (As shown in video)

7) Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key is the password used for authentication. Use a non guessable number or group of words as password. You can enter 8 to 63 alphabets or number as password. You have to enter the same password in your wireless devices like computer, Laptop, Mobile etc for connectivity. Click the Save button for saving the settings.

8) Wireless MAC Address Filter : Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices. So, it is advisable to keep MAC Address Filter as Deactived for easily access internet on any wireless devices. (As shown in video)

Note : All other setting of Tp-Link ADSL2 Modem can be used as default for BSNL Broadband. So, do not need to change that value if you do not know properly about it.

Select the connection type to “Connect Automatically”. This will make connection automatically after switching ON the Tp-Link ADSL2 Modem. Click the save button after completing above mentioned steps. Reboot the modem by clicking the Reboot sub menu under System Tools Menu.

You can reboot ADSL2 Modem by OFF/ON the power supply too.

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D-Link DIR-505 can also act as a repeater to increase the wifi range of existing wifi network and also had WiFi hotspot mode this router also has app for iOS and android phones.

Extend your WiFi range with WiFi repeater setup

A guide on how to easily setup a Wireless repeater (TL-LINK TL-WA701ND) to extend your WiFi range and coverage

Easy Steps for Installing DDR2 RAM (Hindi) (1020p HD)

RAM is sensitive to static charges and should be handled carefully. Never touch the metal conductors and only handle RAM by their edges. 

Depending on its architecture, there will always be at least one notch in a RAM, but never more than two.

RAM modules are keyed with little notches that fit over corresponding tabs in the RAM slots. Before inserting the RAM module, make sure that the notches and tabs are correctly lined up.

Installing RAM is easy to do and probably the easiest task in building a computer.

There will be one or two indentations on your RAM (depending on type of RAM). These indentations need to face the notches on the RAM slots. Now take the RAM carefully and push them into RAM slot, the little RAM clicks should snap into place.

If the BIOS screen comes up on your monitor and there is not a series of beepings then your RAM is successfully installed. To check if all your RAM is recognized by your computer, then you need to go to the BIOS setup, which will display the amount of RAM that is recognized.

This video can be useful for a new user who wants to change their DDR2 RAM in their Pentium computers. Same steps are applicable for installing other type of RAM (DDR1 or DDR3) in their respective Motherboards. (Voice : Hindi)

Assembling of Computer Motherboard (Gigabyte H61M-D2H) (Hindi) (720p HD)

Specifications of Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2H Motherboard :

• Chipset : Intel H61 
• Form Factor : Micro-ATX 
• Socket Type : LGA 1155 
• Compatible Processors : Intel Core i3 Processor, Intel Core i5 Processor, Intel Core i7 Processor, Intel Pentium Processor, Intel Celeron Processor 
• Dimensions : 244 x 225 mm 

Memory : 

• Memory Configuration : 16 GB DDR3 Dual Channel DIMM 
• Memory Frequency : 800 MHz, 1066 MHz, 1333 MHz 
• Number of Memory Slots : 4 Slots 

Other Features : 

• Storage : 3 Gb/s SATA 
• Ethernet Controller : Atheros 8151 
• Ethernet Features : 10/100/1000 Megabit 
• Audio Codec : Realtek ALC889 
• Audio Channels : 7.1 

Expansion Slots : 

• PCI Slots : 2 
• PCIe x1 Slots : 1 (2.0 Generation) 
• PCIe x16 Slots : 1 (2.0 Generation) 

Internal I/O Headers : 

• ATX Power Connectors : 1 (24 Pin ATX Power Connectors) 
• Fan Headers : 1 (Processor Fan Headers) + 1 (System Fan Headers) 
• SATA 3 Gb/s Headers : 4 
• Front Panel Headers : 2 
• USB 2.0 Headers : 2 

Other Connectors on Internal Headers : 

• 1 x 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Connector 
• 1 x Parallel Port Header 
• 1 x Serial Port Header 
• 1 x Clearing CMOS Jumper 

Back Panel Ports : 

• PS/2 : 2 
• HDMI Ports : 1 
• VGA/D Sub Ports : 1 
• DVI Ports : 1 
• USB 2.0 Ports : 4 
• RJ-45 Ethernet Jacks : 1 
• Audio I/O Channels : 3 

Features of Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2H Motherboard : 

• Hardware Monitoring : System Voltage Detection, CPU/System Temperature Detection, CPU/System Fan Speed Detection, CPU/System Fan Speed Control 
• BIOS : 2 x 32 Mbit Flash, Support for Dual BIOS, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b 
• Features : 32 Mb x 2 Flash ROM, DirectX 10.1 Support, DVI-D Port Supporting a Resolution of 1920 x 1200, HDMI Port, I/O Controller: iTE IT8728 Chip 
• Advanced Technologies : 50,000 Hours Japanese Solid Capacitors, GIGABYTE Touch BIOS, Power Pak MOSFET, Ferrite Core Choke, 4-layer, DualBIOS 3 TB and HDD Support (Hybrid EFI Technology), On/Off Charge Technology, 108 dB Signal-to-noise Ratio Playback, Smart 6 Smarter PC System Management: Smart Quick Boot, Smart Recovery 2, Smart Recorder, Smart Time Lock, Auto Green, ErP Lot 6 Support, 
• Advanced Features : Heatsink for North Bridge Chipset, Support for Q-Flash, Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue, Support for Xpress Recovery 2, Support for Easy Tune, Support for Smart 6, Support for Cloud OC, Support for Q-Share 

• Manufacturer Warranty : 3 Years 

The price of Gigabyte GA-H61M-D2H Motherboard is around Rupees 3800/- (change according to cities wise).

How to install DDR1 RAM in Pentium 4 Motherboard (Funny) (Hindi) (720p HD)

RAM is sensitive to static charges and should be handled carefully. Never touch the metal conductors and only handle RAM by their edges. 

Depending on its architecture, there will always be at least one notch in a RAM, but never more than two.

RAM modules are keyed with little notches that fit over corresponding tabs in the RAM slots. Before inserting the RAM module, make sure that the notches and tabs are correctly lined up.

Installing RAM is easy to do and probably the easiest task in building a computer.

There will be one or two indentations on your RAM (depending on type of RAM). These indentations need to face the notches on the RAM slots. Now take the RAM carefully and push them into RAM slot, the little RAM clicks should snap into place.

If the BIOS screen comes up on your monitor and there is not a series of beepings then your RAM is successfully installed. To check if all your RAM is recognized by your computer, then you need to go to the BIOS setup, which will display the amount of RAM that is recognized.

This video can be useful for a new user who wants to change their DDR1 RAM in their Pentium computers. Same steps are applicable for installing new type of RAM (DDR2 or DDR3) in their respective Motherboards. (Voice : Hindi) 

The dialogue of this video is little humorous and has touch of a cricket match commentary.

How to Install Internal Hard Drives : IDE Hard Drive Connectors

Learn how to connect IDE hard drives, and other tips for installing hard drives on computers.

How to install IDE Harddisk in Pentium Computer (Hindi) (720p HD)

Watch out easy steps to connect IDE hard drive and IDE DVD Rom with Pentium based motherboards. You have to connect carefully IDE Data cable (from Pentium Motherboard) and power cable {from Power Supplier (SMPS) of Computer} to IDE based Hard drive and DVD Rom. An IDE Cable has 36 holes in their ribbon cable end. We have to install this ribbon cable end properly in our IDE HDD and DVD Rom with care so that it does not break any pin located in our IDE devices. Some time, breakage of any important pin can cause malfunction in detection of our IDE devices by the computer system. Similarly, power cables have four colour wires attached to their cable end. They have four holes and can be attached to power pines provided in IDE devices. You can watch how to connect IDE data cable and power cable to IDE Devices in this video. This video can be useful for a new user who wants to change their IDE based Drives in their Pentium computers. (Voice : Hindi) 

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Sound Recording Setting for Bandicam in Windows 7

1. How to record sound in Windows Vista/7

If there is no sound for the captured streaming video in Windows Vista/7, it's usually the "Speakers" setting problem.

1. Select ‘Win7/Vista Sound (WASAPI)’ in Primary Sound Device (Recommended) and select the ‘Microphone’ in Secondary Sound Device (Optional).
2. Click ‘Settings’ button under the Sound tab of Bandicam, and click ‘Playback’ tab of Windows and select the 'Speakers', and then click the "Set as Default Device" menu.
3. If you set the 'Speakers' properly, you may see the sound bar when recording.
4. If you still can't record sounds with ‘Win7/Vista Sound (WASAPI)’, Try ‘Stereo Mix’.

Go to ‘Reording’ tab of Windows, and click ‘Show Disabled Devices (No. 1)’, and then click ‘Enable (No. 2)’.

Start Bandicam, and click ‘Settings’ button under the Video tab, and then choose ‘Stereo Mix (No. 3)’ in Primary Sound Device.

Tips

• If you still can't record the sound, change the “Sound Device” of Bandicam.
• Do not choose 'USB Sound Card' in sound device because you can't record USB sound.

2. How to record your voice in Windows 7/Vista (Microphone Recording)

1. Record your voice with "Two Sound Mixing" option (Windows 7/Vista)   

2. Start Bandicam, and click ‘Settings’ button under the Video tab.

• Primary Sound Device: Select ‘Win7 Sound (WASAPI)’ or ‘Vista Sound (WASAPI)’.
• Secondary Sound Device: Select ‘Microphone’.
• Check at ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option.
• Click ‘Settings’ button to open ‘Recording Device’ of Windows.

3. Select the 'Properties' option under the 'Microphone'

4. Set the Microphone Volume Control to between 70% and 90%.

5. Uncheck the "Listen to This Device" under the Listen tab.

 

3. Record your voice without "Two Sound Mixing" option (Windows 7/Vista)

    

1. Start Bandicam, and click "Settings" button under the Video tab

• Primary Sound Device: Select "Win7 Sound (WASAPI)" or "Vista Sound (WASAPI)"
• Secondary Sound Device: Select "Disable"
• Click "Settings" button to open "Recording Device" of Windows

2. Select the 'Properties' option under the 'Microphone'

3. Set the Microphone volume control to between 70% and 90%.

4. Check the "Listen to this device" under the Listen tab.

If you still can't record the microphone sound, you need to re-install the sound card driver provided by the manufacture.

4. Multiple sound recording in Windows 7/Vista (Two Sound Mixing)

To record ‘Computer Sound’ and ‘Your Voice’ at the same time, use the ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option of Bandicam.

1. Click ‘Settings’ button under the Video tab
2. Select ‘Win7/Vista Sound (WASAPI)’
3. Select "Microphone" menu. (Tip : If there is no ‘Microphone’ menu, you can check 'Realtek HD Audio Input' and the like.)
4. If you checked ‘Two Sound Mixing’option, you can get one mixed audio sound (Recommended). {Tip: If you unchecked ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option, you can get two separated audio sound (Not Recommended)}
5. If you checked 'Only record Secondary Device’ while pushing [Space] option, you can only record ‘Microphone Sound’ while pushing Space Bar key on the keyboard.

5. How to remove "microphone howling/robot/echo sound"

1. Use a headset instead of speakers

If you use speakers, the sound goes from speakers to microphone and creates the howling sound. To reduce the howling/robot/echo sound, you'd better use a ‘Headset’ instead of speakers. If you don't have the headset, reduce the speaker volume and keep the speakers away from the microphone.

2. Disable ‘Secondary Sound Device’ of Bandicam.

If you use ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option, disable the ‘Secondary Sound Device’ of Bandicam. (Without the ‘Secondary Sound Device’, Bandicam still can record your microphone by ‘Stereo Mix’ or ‘Volume Mixer (WASAPI)’ of Windows)

3. Mute the Microphone Volume

For Windows Xp : If you use ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option in Windows XP, go to Volume control window, choose ‘Playback’, and then mute the ‘Microphone Volume’. (Even though you mute the Microphone Volume in ‘Playback’, Bandicam still can record your voice through the microphone in ‘Recording’.)

For Windows 7 : If you use ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option in Windows 7/Vista, go to the ‘Playback’ tab, double-click ‘Speakers’ click the Levels tab, and then mute the microphone volume. (Even though you mute the microphone volume of Speakers under the ‘Playback’ tab, Bandicam still can record your voice through the microphone under the ‘Recording’ tab.)

4. Uncheck the ‘Listen to this device’ in Windows 7/Vista

If you use ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option in Windows 7/Vista, go to the Recording tab, double-click ‘Microphone’ click the Levels tab, and then uncheck the ‘Listen to this device’

5. How to remove microphone fireworks/noise

1. Disable ‘Secondary Sound Device’ of Bandicam

If you use ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option of Bandicam, disable the ‘Secondary Sound Device’ of Bandicam

Without the ‘Secondary Sound Device’, Bandicam can record your microphone by ‘Stereo Mix’ or ‘Volume Mixer (WASAPI)’ of Windows

2. Reduce the microphone volume by 50%

For Windows Xp : If you use ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option in Windows XP, go to Volume control window, choose ‘Recording’, and then reduce the microphone volume by 50%.

For Windows 7 : If you use ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option in Windows 7/Vista, go to the ‘Recording’ tab, double-click ‘Microphone’, click the Levels tab, and then reduce the microphone volume by 50%.

Sound Recording Setting for Bandicam in Windows Xp

1. How to record Stereo Sound in Windows XP

If there is no sound for the captured video in Windows XP, it's usually the 'Stereo Mix' setting problem.

Depending on the setting of the user's system, the audio cannot be recorded (or volume of the recorded sound is too low).

In such case, the following adjustment in the setting needs to be made for the user's system.

1. Select the 'Open Volume Control' option in the system tray and run the 'Volume Control' window. (If there is no 'Open Volume Control' option in the system tray, you can run the 'Volume Control' window by clicking Window Start > Setting > Control Panel > Sound and Audio Devices.)
2. Select the 'Properties' from the 'Volume Control' window.
3. Select the 'Recording' icon from the 'Properties' window, and then check the 'Stereo Mix' button. (If there is no ‘Stereo Mix' option, you can check 'Wake Output Mix', Stereo Out, Mixed Output, Loop Back, and the like. If you can't check ‘Recording’ icon, you should change the ‘Mixer Device’ at the top of the 'Properties')
4. If there is the 'Mute' check-box instead of the 'Select' check-box, the box needs to be unchecked.
5. If you set the stereo mix setting properly, you may see the sound bar when recording.

Tips

• If you still can't record the sound, change the ‘Sound Device’ of Bandicam
• Do not choose 'USB Sound Card' or 'USB Headset' in Windows XP.

If you use Windows 7/Vista, you can record computer sounds with the USB Headset/Sound Device. However, you can't record computer sounds with the USB device in Windows XP.

2. How to record your voice in Windows XP (Microphone Recording)

To record your voice in Windows XP, you have to enable "Microphone" in Volume Control.

1. Select the 'Open Control Volume' option after pushing the button on the right side of the tray icon (Lower right on the window).
2. Select the 'Properties' option from the 'Volume Control' window.
3. After selecting the 'Recording' option from the 'Properties' window, check the 'Microphone' option.
4. In the 'Record Control' window, the ‘Mute' check-box needs to be unchecked.

Tip : If you still have the microphone recording problem, select the 'Playback' option from the 'Properties' window, and then check the 'Microphone' option and uncheck the 'Mute' check-box of Microphone.

3. Multiple sound recording in Windows XP (Two Sound Mixing)

 To record ‘Computer Sound’ and ‘Your Voice’ at the same time, use the ‘Two Sound Mixing’ option of Bandicam.

1. Click ‘Settings’ button under the Video tab
2. Select ‘Primary Sound Capture Driver’
3. Select ‘Microphone’ menu under the ‘Secondary Sound Device’. (Tip : If there is no "Microphone" option, you can check 'Realtek HD Audio Input' and the like.)
4. If you checked "Two Sound Mixing" option, you can get one mixed audio sound (Recommended) {Tip If you unchecked "Two Sound Mixing" option, you can get two separated audio sound (Not Recommended)}
5. If you checked 'Only record Secondary Device’ while pushing [Space] option, you can only record microphone sound while pushing Space Bar key on the keyboard.

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Features of Windows 8

From the chipset to the user experience, Windows 8 brings a new range of capabilities without compromise.

Windows 8 is designed to be the first Windows client to support systems on a chip (SoC) architectures, including ARM, and since it will be pre-installed on a range of next generation devices, it will also feature Metro, a NUI + GUI interface on the surface combined with a new application platform under-the-hood designed to enable the creation of immersive experiences.

The latest iteration of Microsoft's operating system brings an innovative new platform and tools to developers. Windows 8 apps can use a broad set of new libraries and controls, designed for fluid interaction and seamless connectivity. Apps can add new capabilities to Windows and to other apps, connecting with one another through the new interface.

Features of  Windows 8 :

Touch-First User Interface :

• Metro Style - Windows 8 introduces a new Metro style interface built for touch, which shows information important to you, embodies simplicity and gives user control. The Metro style UI is equally at home with a mouse and keyboard as well.
• Touch-First Browsing, not just browsing on a Touch Device - Providing a fast and fluid touch-browsing experience, Internet Explorer 10 puts sites at the center on new Windows 8 devices.

More Ways to Engage with Powerful Applications :

• Powered by Apps - Metro style apps built for Windows 8 are the focal point of user experience, filling your entire screen so there are no distractions.
• Apps can Work Together - Apps communicate with each other in Windows 8. For example, user can easily select and email photos from different places, such as Facebook, Flickr or on their hard drive.
• User experience Syncs across Their Devices - Live roams all the content from the cloud services user use most — photos, email, calendar and contacts — keeping them up-to-date on their devices. With SkyDrive, user can access their files, photos and documents from virtually anywhere with any browser or with Metro style apps in Windows 8.

Enhanced Fundamentals :

• The Best of Windows 7, only Better - Windows 8 is built on the rock-solid foundation of Windows 7, delivering improvements in performance, security, privacy and system reliability. Windows 8 reduces the memory footprint needed - even on the lowest-end hardware - leaving more room for user applications.
• Preserving Power-User Favorites and making them better - For those who push the limits of their PC, Windows 8 features an enhanced Task Manager and Windows Explorer and new, flexible options for multi-monitor setups.

New Developer Opportunities :

• Windows Store - The Windows Store will allow developers to sell their applications anywhere Windows is sold worldwide, whether they’re creating new games or familiar productivity tools.
• Build using More Languages - Windows 8 lets user control their existing skills and code assets to create great experiences using the programming language they prefer.
• Rich Hardware Integration leads to Richer Experiences, particularly for Games - DirectX 11 gaming power underlies Windows 8, allowing the easy creation of full-screen games with smooth, flicker-free action.

New Generation of Hardware :

• One Windows - Many Shapes and Sizes - Support for ARM-based chipsets, x86 (as well as x32 and x64) devices, touch and sensors means Windows 8 works beautifully across a spectrum of devices, from 10-inch tablets and laptops to all-in-ones with 27-inch high-definition screens.
• Always connected - With Windows 8, new ultra-thin PCs and tablets turn on instantly, run all day on a single charge and stay connected to the Internet so user’s computer is ready when they are. Next-generation system on a chip (SoC) support will also enable greatly extended standby and low-power states.
• Tap the Full Power of User Computer - Windows 8 runs on PCs and is compatible with the devices and programs user are using today on Windows 7, without compromise, to deliver the performance they expect of a computer.

Requirements :

• 1 GigaHertz (GHz) or Faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) Processor;
• 1 Gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit);
• 16 GB available Hard Disk Space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit);
• DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.
• Taking advantage of touch input requires a screen that supports Multi-Touch.

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Intel Core i5-2450M

The Intel Core i5-2450M is a second generation dual core processor for laptops. The Intel Core i5-2450M is based on the Sandy Bridge architecture and features HypertTreading technology to handle 4 threads at once that increases the processor performance by 20%.

The Intel Core i5-2450M offers a smaller level 3 cache of 3 MB, 512 kB level 2 cache and 128 kB level 1 cache. This Intel Core i5-2450M dual-core processor has a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz but because of TurboBoost technology it can speed up to 2.8 GHz when 2 cores are active and 3.1 GHz when only 1 core is active, TurboBoost can be achieved when the thermal and electrical aspects are met. The clock speed of Intel Core i5-2450M is just higher by 100MHz compared to Core i5-2430M.

The Sandy Bridge architecture is the successor of the Arrandale architecture and the most remarkable improvements of this architecture is the improved Turbo Boost 2.0 and the integration of the graphics and memory controller into the 32nm CPU core. This is the equivalent of the APU technology introduced by the AMD.

The i5-2450M offers an integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics 3000) which is clearly faster then the older Intel HD Graphics in the Arrandale CPUs. As the new GPU is included in the CPU, it is also manufactured in 32nm and shares the fast level 3 cache with the CPU cores (using a new ring bus).  The Intel Core i5-2450M’s integrated GPU is clocked at 650 to 1300MHz because of the GPU TurboBoost. The Intel Core i5-2450M dual core processor has 35 Watt TDP; this includes the integrated GPU and memory controller.

Due to the improved architecture and the new Turbo Boost 2.0, the average performance of the Core i5-2450M is higher than a similar clocked Arrandale Core i5. 

General Information
Type	CPU / Microprocessor
Market Segment	Mobile
Family	Intel Core i5 Mobile
Model number	i5-2450M
Frequency	2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency	3100 MHz
Bus Speed	5 GT/s DMI
Clock Multiplier	25
Socket	Socket G2
Size	1.48" x 1.48" / 3.75cm x 3.75cm
Introduction Date	January 2012
Architecture
Microarchitecture	Sandy Bridge
Core Stepping	J1 (SR0CH)
Manufacturing Process	0.032 micron High-K metal gate process
Data Width	64 bit
Number of Cores	2
Number of Threads	4
Floating Point Unit	Integrated
Level 1 Cache Size	2 x 32 KB instruction Caches 2 x 32 KB data Caches
Level 2 Cache Size	2 x 256 KB
Level 3 Cache Size	3 MB
Physical Memory	16 GB
Multiprocessing	Not supported
Features	MMX instruction set SSE SSE2 SSE3 Supplemental SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2  AES instructions Advanced Vector Extensions Extended Memory 64 technology (EM64T)  Execute disable bit  HyperThreading technology  Turbo Boost technology 2.0 Virtualization technology (VT-x)
Low Power Features	Enhanced SpeedStep Technology
On-Chip Peripherals	Dual-channel DDR3 Memory Controller Direct Media Interface PCI Express 2.0 Interface HD 3000 Graphics Controller
Thermal Parameters
Maximum Operating Temperature	100°C
Thermal Design Power	35 Watt

Intel Core i5 2450M Vs i5 2430M

The Core i5-2450M has base clock 100 MHz higher than the Core i5-2430M. The turbo boost also get 100 MHz raise in i5-2450M. This has marginally improved the performance of the Core i5-2450M. Both  Come with the same HD 3000 Integrated Graphics.

Benchmarks	Core i5-2450M	Core i5-2430M
PassMark Score	3700	3344
Super Pi 2M	31 seconds	31.5 seconds
3D Mark CPU	3440	3195

Intel HD Graphics 3000

Intel’s HD Graphics 3000 is the integrated graphics in most of the Sandy Bridge notebook processors (HD Graphics 2000 is featured in some of the desktop Sandy Bridge processors).

The HD Graphics 3000, improves upon the earlier Intel HD Graphics (Intel HD Graphics Media Accelerator).  While it is still short of ability to play most of the modern fast moving games at full resolution, Intel is approaching gradually towards it.

The HD Graphics 3000 still lack the DirectX. It also trails in performance when compared to the integrated graphics in Llano APUs from Intel.

The HD Graphics 3000 has 12 Execution Units while the HD Graphics 2000 has 6 Execution unit. This results in substantially faster performance for HD 3000.

Intel HD Graphics 3000 is significantly better than the HD Graphics (the integrated graphics in the 1st generation core i processors) with a much improved architecture.

The Radeon HD 6520G from AMD, is better than the Intel HD 3000 graphics as it support DirectX11.

Feature	AMD Radeon HD 6520G	Intel HD Graphics 3000
Shader Frequency	400 MHz	350-1350  MHz
No of Pipeline	320	12
Direct X Support	DirectX 11, Shader 5.0	DirectX 10.1, Shader 4.1
Lithography	32 nm	32 nm