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		<title>How to Avoid International Phone Rates and Data Roaming Charges?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 09:08:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making calls or using data services outside of your cellular provider's coverage area (especially if you are traveling abroad) can get very expensive. Smartphone users have to be especially careful when traveling: automatic data syncing and third party apps running in the background can rack up enormous data roaming fees. Making calls or using data services outside of your cellular provider's coverage area (especially if you are traveling abroad) can get very expensive.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Traveling abroad carrying your favorite smartphone with 3G data plan activated?</strong> An <strong>International phone rate</strong> is usually one of those expenses that people never think about until they have long since left their home country and are starting to understand that another country exists in a completely real sense. Every country has its own set of annoyances and irritations that people have to deal with and sometimes different countries will trade annoyances with one another. Fees tend to be among the list of things that will bother you if you forget to <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/top-8-best-apps-for-managing-personal-finance-on-your-smartphone/">manage your smarphone&#8217;s data plans and calls</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Making calls or using data services</strong> outside of your <strong>cellular provider&#8217;s coverage area</strong> (especially if you are <strong>traveling abroad</strong>) can get very expensive. Smartphone users have to be especially careful when traveling: automatic data syncing and third party apps running in the background can rack up enormous data roaming fees.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6313" title="How to Avoid International Phone Rates and Data Roaming Charges" src="http://techchunks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/How-to-Avoid-International-Phone-Rates-and-Data-Roaming-Charges.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="275" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Fortunately, there are things you can do to make a phone work in another country without having to go with something complicated. This doesn&#8217;t usually even need to involve signing an international contract in a language you may not even be able to read. It simply involves using a <strong>prepaid SIM card</strong> instead of the one that came with your phone originally.<span id="more-6312"></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Same Phone, Different Method</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Keep in mind that even if you turn off data roaming and data sync, third-party apps can still turn these back on. Therefore, you need to be sure you don&#8217;t have any apps installed that will override your data roaming settings. If all you want to do is make/receive phone calls and you&#8217;re not absolutely sure you don&#8217;t have any apps that would turn data roaming back on, consider leaving your phone at home (turned off) and renting a cell phone just for your trip or <strong>renting a different SIM card for your cell phone</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">While you may not realize it, there is a good chance that your phone can work in almost every country in the world. The major issue that you need to consider is your SIM card. When your SIM card works with a particular network, you are essentially good to go if you have any time on the card. While some phones don&#8217;t use a SIM card, this is something you can easily find out simply by looking inside your phone.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What is a SIM (Smart) Card?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>SIM (Subscriber Identification Module or Subscriber Identity Module) card</strong> &#8211; a.k.a. &#8220;<em><strong>smart card</strong></em>&#8221; &#8211; holds all of a subscriber&#8217;s personal information and phone settings. In essence, it is the subscriber&#8217;s authorization to use the network. It also holds the phone number, personal security key and other data necessary for the handset to function. The card can be switched from phone to phone, letting the new phone receive all calls to the subscriber&#8217;s number.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You can also ask your carrier to <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/top-25-blackberry-secret-codes-to-unlock-hidden-menus-and-features/">unlock your phone</a> (they may charge a fee for this and it may take a while to take effect); this will allow you to buy pre-paid cellular service from a local carrier at your trip destination and insert their SIM card into your cell phone.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>It&#8217;s a Lot Cheaper Over Time</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Naturally, <strong>buying a prepaid SIM card</strong> is not going to be free. Just like everything else in life, there is some degree of cost involved in the matter. However, this is a cost that you will easily make up as your trip progresses. Think about how much international phone rates tend to be and you will understand that making a one time purchase can save you tremendously on what you would otherwise spend.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If each minutes costs you something, with only a few short conversations you can start to rack up some serious costs. But these costs won&#8217;t be a factor if you simply <em>purchase a SIM card</em> that already works in the country you&#8217;re speaking in. Moreover, using <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/technology-going-green-with-sim-only-cards/">SIM-only phones help you go green</a>!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Make it Easier on Yourself</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Simply put, this is easier in every possible way. On the one hand, you have the fact that you won&#8217;t have to deal with the international calling rates that apply when you go from one country into another. On another hand, you won&#8217;t have to deal with the irritation of having to deal with essentially jury rigging a SIM card that isn&#8217;t supposed to work in another country&#8217;s network. Thirdly, the time and <a href="http://techchunks.com/gadgets/how-to-save-money-at-top-tech-stores-greatest-ever-collection-of-discount-vouchers-here/">money you save</a> by making it easier will put a lot less stress on you. Traveling is stressful enough without having trifles like your phone bringing<br />
you down.</p>
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		<title>Use Your Android Phone as a Wireless Hub for FREE!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 05:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Thomson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know that you can browse the internet with your android phone but did you know that you can actually convert it into a hub, so you can browse the internet through it on your PC? You may not be aware that you can actually turn your Android phone into a wireless hub. You can use your Android-powered mobile smartphone as a wireless hotspot for multiple devices while continuing to use standard phone features, such as making and receiving calls or sending and receiving text messages. Most mobile phone providers require an additional data plan to use your phone as a mobile hub/hotspot/router.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">You  know that you can browse the internet with your android phone but did  you know that you can actually convert it into a hub, so you can browse  the internet through it on your PC? You may not be aware that you can  actually <strong>turn your Android phone into a wireless hub</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You can use your <strong>Android-powered mobile smartphone as a wireless hotspot for multiple devices</strong> while continuing to use standard phone features, such as making and  receiving calls or sending and receiving text messages. Most mobile  phone providers require an additional data plan to use your phone as a <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/how-mobile-routers-are-impacting-hot-spot-sales/"><em>mobile hub/hotspot/router</em></a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6306" title="How to Turn Your Android Smartphone Into a Wireless Hotspot" src="http://techchunks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/How-to-Turn-Your-Android-Smartphone-Into-a-Wireless-Hotspot.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="277" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Agreed; that you  might be put off even starting this process because you think that  Android phones are still considerably expensive, well they have been on  the market for long enough now that you can find some great deals. If  you visit a price comparison site like uSwitch, then you can search for  great <a href="http://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/compare/android_mobile_phones/" target="_blank">android phone deals</a>. Once you have bought yourself a cool new Android smartphone, turning it into a wireless hub wouldn&#8217;t be much of a hassle. Read on&#8230;<span id="more-6305"></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>How to Turn Your Android Smartphone Into a Wireless Hotspot?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The steps to enable the mobile hotspot on your phone will vary depending on the device.  Here is how you set up your phone as a wireless hub…</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>First You Need to Tether</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There  are many ways you can tether your phone to your personal PC, laptop or  Mac. However they may require adapting advanced settings on your Android  device; we won&#8217;t be advising that. The advice we will give means  downloading some <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/top-4-best-apps-for-mobile-wi-fi/">Android apps</a> (programs) directly on to your phone and changing a few  basic settings.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Use PDAnet App to Turn Android Phone Into a Wireless Router</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You  need to start by opening up the Android Market and looking for an  application called <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdanet&amp;hl=en"><strong>PDANet</strong></a>. This is <strong>free of charge</strong>, so download it  straight on to your phone. The latest version of PDAnet turns your Android  (any version) into a true WiFi HotSpot so that you can connect from your computer (MAC or PC) or iPads. This allows your laptop to go online wirelessly through the 2G/3G/4G network on the Android Phone.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">And the best part? <strong>PDAnet supports USB/Bluetooth DUN</strong> and it <strong>does not require a tether plan or rooting</strong>. At just one click, PdaNet instantly shares the Internet access of your Android phone with your computer. It does NOT require root access or hacking your phone&#8217;s firmware. It works on all Android phones.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When you have it installed, you need to get the accompanying program to  your personal computer. Make sure you select the right one for your PC,  which should be clearly labelled. The program will be in several versions , so best to get the most recent, if your computer supports  this.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then  you just need to change one setting on your phone. Start at the  home screen, then hit the Menu key and go to settings. Then go to  Applications, then to Development. The next step is to hit USB  debugging. Then finally hit OK on the confirmation dialog box.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Now  the <strong>PdaNet app</strong> should stream information straight from your android to  your computer. To protect yourself, you should disallow that USB  debugging setting whenever it is not in use.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then you need to start the connection. To  do this, make sure you phone is plugged into the USB plug on your  computer. Start the PdaNet app on your android and hit the Enable USB  Tether setting. The app will check for the PC equivalent, that you have  already installed.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It  will then let you know that it is operating in the background. Then you  need to look on your computer, and look for the PdaNet setting, right  click on this and hit Connect from the menu.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You should now have confirmation that you are connected and your PC should be running through your phone. That&#8217;s it! You can now <strong>use your Android phone&#8217;s data plan to connect your PC or Mac to the internet &#8212; FREE of cost</strong>. And yes, the PdaNet app also has another option ‘<em>Enable Bluetooth DUN</em>’. If you have Bluetooth then you could always connect without  wireless and use this option instead.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:07:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why to download YouTube videos when you can watch them online? Well, you can’t be online all the time, and despite the majority of YouTube videos being nut-shots and Lady Gaga parodies, there is a lot of great content that you might want to download and watch offline. Whether you want to watch the video on your iPod while working out, insert it into a PowerPoint presentation to add some spice, or simply download a video before it’s removed, it’s quite essential to know how to download, convert, and play YouTube videos. Here are top 3 great ways/methods to download and convert YouTube videos for entertainment, fun and work.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to <strong>watch tons of interesting user generated videos, <a href="http://techchunks.com/tag/youTube/">YouTube</a> is perhaps the biggest and the best online video streaming site</strong> present today. <em>YouTube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share, and view (flash) videos</em>. And the fact that it is owned and run by Google guarantees that the videos that you are watching are pretty fast and stream reliably because they are actually hosted on one of those fast servers (data centers) owned and maintained by Google.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Why to download YouTube videos when you can watch them online? </strong>Well, you can’t be online all the time, and despite the majority of YouTube videos being nut-shots and Lady Gaga parodies, there is a lot of great content that you might want to download and watch offline. Whether you want to <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/youtube-increases-video-upload-length-to-15-minutes/">watch YouTube video</a> on your iPod while working out, insert it into a PowerPoint presentation to add some spice, or simply download a video before it’s removed, it’s quite essential to <strong>know how to download, convert, and play YouTube videos</strong>. Here are <strong>top 3 great ways/methods to download and convert YouTube videos</strong> for entertainment, fun and work.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6281" title="Top 3 Quick (Best) Ways To Download YouTube Videos and MP3" src="http://techchunks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Top-3-Quick-Best-Ways-To-Download-YouTube-Videos-and-MP3.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="290" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are some programs and browser extensions to do this, but we’ve found that the easiest and quickest methods in this post today. These tools and methods will let you <em>download standard quality</em> and <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/1080p-hd-is-coming-to-youtube/">high-definition YouTube movies</a> as <em>MP4 video and MP3 audio files</em>.<span id="more-6280"></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">1. (&#8216;<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Kiss</span>&#8216;) &#8216;Save&#8217; Your YouTube Video URL</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Earlier called <strong>kissyoutube.com</strong>, <strong>saveyoutube.com</strong> is perhaps the <strong>most popular and easiest way to save any YouTube video</strong> to your local computer. To download a YouTube video just go to saveyoutube.com, enter the youtube video URL to the textbox, hit enter, select your download option (from various file formats like flv, mp4, mp3 etc) and that&#8217;s it.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Alternately, you just need to <strong><em>add the word ‘save’ to the YouTube video URL</em></strong> and then when you press enter in your browser&#8217;s address bar it directs you to their website where you  can download it as a .flv video or convert it other formats as well.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Apart from this, they have also the options to search and loop YouTube videos just by entering the YouTube URL. One thing worth keeping in mind is that this online converter requires your browser to be java enabled. So you may want to try in a java-friendly browser like Google Chrome or Safari.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">﻿<strong>2. Download Youtube Video as MP3 Audio</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Would you rather want to just <strong>download the Audio in MP3 format from a YouTube videos</strong>? Though there are tons of online as well as desktop applications to do this, <strong>Listen to YouTube</strong> is a great free online tool that lets you to convert YouTube videos to mp3 format. This is an easy process and only requires you to paste a link into a field. You can choose standard or high quality output.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you are feeling lazy then simply pick any Youtube video URL and add After a few minutes, the process will finish and you will be able to download your new mp3 file. There is no limit to how many downloads you can make with this wonderful free service.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You just put in the Youtube URL and <strong>listentoyoutube.com</strong> spits out an mp3 for you to download. How cool is that?</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>3. For Ubuntu (Linux) Users</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you use Ubuntu (Linux), it is pretty simple. Even though you might not realize, in Linux a copy of every Youtube video automatically gets saved in the /tmp folder. So just copy it from your temp folder. To make it even easier, you can create a one-click bookmark to my .temp folder, in Ubuntu.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Disclaimer</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We are not encouraging anybody to use Youtube only for downloading videos and songs  that could be purchased on Amazon, iTunes, Beatport, or any other  digital outlet. These tools are only for video clips and songs that were nowhere  to be found.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, according to the <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/youtubes-new-parental-control-feature-adds-safety-mode-for-its-already-safe-content/">YouTube Terms of Service</a>, downloading videos is not allowed. Hence, please use these  tools cautiously and support your favorite artists by purchasing genuine copies of videos and music online. Online streaming services such as YouTube are one of the most     popular ways to view videos. But, if you are someone looking to join     a movie streaming service to watch all your favorite movies and TV     series, then why not check out <a href="http://www.netflixvslovefilm.co.uk/">LOVEFiLM vs Netflix</a>!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Boggle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Setting up your day trading station (personal computer) will take a bit of research and money. It’s important for you to invest in your day trading setup if you want to have a potentially better outcome for your career. Some make the mistake of buying a day trading computer that is insufficient. If you’re looking to purchase your very first trading computer or would like to upgrade from the current system you have, you can easily do so once you have the right knowledge.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Setting up your <strong>day trading station (personal computer)</strong> will take a bit of research and money. It’s important for you to invest in your day trading setup if you want to have a potentially better outcome for your career. Some make the mistake of buying a day <a rel="nofollow" href="http://tradingcomputersnow.com/" target="_blank">trading computer</a> that is insufficient. If you’re looking to purchase your very <strong>first trading computer (PC)</strong> or would like to upgrade from the current system you have, you can easily do so once you have the right knowledge.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6249" title="Buyer’s Guide Best Multi-Monitor Day Trading Computer" src="http://techchunks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Buyer’s-Guide-Best-Multi-Monitor-Day-Trading-Computer.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="270" /><strong></strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>How does a Day Trading Computer Compare to a Regular Computer? </strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A Day Trading Computer is definitely a step up, or 3, from a regular computer; it is a <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/top-5-most-inexpensive-ways-to-make-your-computer-faster/">very fast computer</a>! If you&#8217;re a day trader doing some research and making sure you get exactly what you need is the first thing you should do.  These computers come standard with a lot of stuff but look into any upgrades that could really make a difference for you.  For instance, great quality video cards are a must for day trading computers.<span id="more-6248"></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Processor and Motherboard</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">These two components are very important in any computer. You will find that having a <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/top-3-best-tips-for-speeding-up-your-pc/">high-end processor</a> and motherboard will make your system more powerful and fast. Not knowing which brands and models to go for will leave you in the dust in this industry. A lot of day traders have already upgraded their systems with these components.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are three processors that suit the tasks of day traders, and those are the i7-990X, i7-2600K and i7-950. The cheapest of them is the i7-950, but offers the minimum clock speeds that day trader should have. Your best option would be to go with the i7-2600K and if money isn’t an issue, the i7-990X. The motherboards to stay away from are ASRock and Intel. Asus is known for having the best motherboards out there.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Graphics Card</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When having <strong>multiple monitors</strong> set up for your day trading station, you’re going to need a graphics card that will display everything accurately. You don’t want your screens blacking out or acting up. The one that is recommended for multiple monitors is the ATI FirePro 2460 PCle 2.0&#215;16. This is a great choice for day traders and is used in the best day trading computers out there.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In order to operate <strong>multi-monitors</strong> on such a system, you have to get a dual-head PCIe card like the NVidia Quadro NVS 290 or the Matrox Millennium P690 PCIe graphics card. These cards have become the standard for business graphics and widely used in high powered business workstations.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Buying Multiple Monitors</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Every day trader who is heavily into the industry should be using <a rel="nofollow" href="http://tradingcomputersnow.com/monitors/" target="_blank">multiple monitors</a>. If your setup doesn’t have them or doesn’t support multi-screens, then it’s time for an upgrade. You can find customized trading computers that can support up to eight monitors. Most only use around four, but it all depends on your own specific needs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the most important factors to note is that the <a href="http://techchunks.com/gadgets/top-5-super-big-screen-tvs-that-money-can-buy-in-2011/">screen size</a> should be at least 19&#8243; or larger to provide a decent usable viewing area for all your charts. Ideally, you should set your screen resolution to at least 1280&#215;1024 or more. For LCDs, you have a choice of either digital or analog monitors and if budget is not a constraint, go with the digital (DVI), HDMI or DisplayPort ones.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To greatly reduce eyestrain when constantly looking at charts for long periods, you should ensure that the monitor you choose can support refresh rates of at least 60Hz or higher at the screen resolution you will be using.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Sufficient Memory RAM and Hard Drive Space</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Your multiple monitor trading setup should also come with lots of RAM and hard drive space. The recommended amount of RAM that day traders should have is a minimum of 3 GB. For better performance, you should aim for 6 GB to 16 GB instead. As for hard drive space, it’s a good idea to go with 1 terabyte of hard drive space.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A lot of day traders are crossing over from the traditional hard drives to solid state drives. This isn’t necessary yet, but if you like to stay ahead of the game, then you should definitely invest in one. Interested in learning more about buying a <strong>multi-monitor trading computer</strong>? Then make sure to visit TradingComputersNow.com.</p>
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		<title>Top 5+ Best Twitter Tips &amp; Tricks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You don't have to be a Twitter maniac to be able to use Twitter like a pro. If you are new to Twitter, or if you are looking to find useful tips and tricks for using Twitter so that you can make your experience easier, this article will help you do just that.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="http://techchunks.com/tag/twitter/">﻿Twitter</a> </strong>is one of the <strong>most popular social networking sites</strong> today. Unlike its counterparts, <strong>Facebook </strong>and <strong>LinkedIn</strong>; Twitter, the <em>micro-blogging platform</em> restricts its users by only allowing them <em>140 characters of space for their updates</em>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6159" title="Top 5+ Best Tips &amp; Tricks to Use Twitter Like a Pro" src="http://techchunks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Top-5+-Best-Tips-Tricks-to-Use-Twitter-Like-a-Pro.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="278" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">People are using Twitter, not only for personal and entertainment uses, but also for business use. This is a great way to reach millions of new customers every single day. When you are a member of Twitter, you are able to have followers and you are able to subscribe to other’s Twitter updates as well.<span id="more-6158"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You don&#8217;t have to be a <a href="http://techchunks.com/social-media/are-you-a-twitter-maniac/">Twitter maniac</a> to be able to <a href="http://techchunks.com/social-media/top-10-best-killer-tips-tricks-use-twitter-like-a-pro/">use Twitter like a pro</a>. If you are new to Twitter, or if you are looking to find <strong>useful tips and tricks for using Twitter</strong> so that you can make your experience easier, this article will help you do just that.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Twitter Tip #1: Understanding How Twitter Works</strong></em></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Anyone that has a Twitter account is able to leave a message that other people can see, but then the people who see these messages are able to “re-tweet” them to their followers and even reply to your messages.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you respond to someone’s message, your Twitter name will be shown with a @ preceding it. Anyone can view these responses unless you choose to respond via private direct message instead. You can use Twitter on your computer, laptop and even your mobile phone, and you can do it any time, in any location you may be.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Twitter Tip #2: Know the Reasons You’re Twittering</strong></em></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It is important to know why you are planning on using Twitter. Some people use Twitter for entertainment purposes only, some use it to catch up with family and friends, and others use it as a blog or even to help promote their business. If you plan on promoting your business, keep your two worlds separate by having an account for personal use as well.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When you use Twitter for business, you can keep your followers updated with sales, specials, press releases and other important information about your company.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Twitter Tip #3: Share Exciting and Interesting Content</strong></em></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When you’re a member of the <a href="http://techchunks.com/social-media/twitter-aims-to-reach-1-billion-users-but-3-out-of-4-tweets-get-ignored/">fastest growing social network</a>, your content will be available to millions of people and businesses alike. There is a competition for followers among entertainers, businesses and bloggers too.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you want to attract these followers, you have to create content that people will be interested in, even more important, you want content that will attract the followers that will be interested in your blog, business or you.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Anything to get your followers interested enough to Re-Tweet is a good thing! Practicing is the best way to get a handle on the <a href="http://techchunks.com/social-media/twitter-planning-to-stop-the-140-character-censor/">140 character restriction</a>.</p>
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		<title>Satellite TV Vs Cable TV: Top 5 Comparison</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:10:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruben Corbo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although both television pay services provide viewers with a myriad of different channels to choose from, there are several differences between the carrier types, such as equipment, fees, programming, reliability, and reception quality. Comparing the two services together can help the consumer choose his or her best personal option for home television excitement.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/samsung-sells-2-million-internet-connected-smart-tv-sets/">Television viewing</a> used to be as simple as positioning an antenna on your roof; wiring was attached between the antenna and your set inside the home. It is still possible to receive free television over-the-air, but it has many limitations and reception issues. Luckily, technology has advanced considerably to offer two main types of <strong>television viewing service options: satellite or cable</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6151" title="Comparing Cable TV and Satellite TV; Which is Better" src="http://techchunks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Comparing-Cable-TV-and-Satellite-TV-Which-is-Better.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="270" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Although both television pay services provide viewers with a myriad of different channels to choose from, there are <strong>several differences between the carrier types, such as equipment, fees, programming, reliability, and reception quality</strong>. Comparing the two services together can help the consumer choose his or her best personal option for home television excitement.<span id="more-6149"></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Equipment</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The majority of homes have previously installed cable outlets into the physical building. These preexisting cable access points make cable television simple to install with minimal equipment; commonly, only a cable box for each desired television is necessary to receive cable.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">An installer just needs to run coaxial cable from the cable access points to the individual boxes and images appear on the television. Even if the consumer is requesting a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) cable box, the basic installation and equipment are the same.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In contrast, satellite installation requires more equipment. A dish must be installed at a high point on a home, such as the roof, to receive the space communication. In addition, cabling must be routed from the dish to each television receiver box installed in the home, including DVR box types.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Consumers do not usually need to purchase the dish outright since many service companies are trying to outfit as many homes as possible with this service type for future customers.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Fees</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Overall, most cable packages will cost a bit more than space originating services since local taxes must be incorporated into the monthly service charges, making each individual channel more expensive than a comparable space signal. But, many space communication services require separate fees for multiple boxes within one home.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Both services also have different bundles of channels that can change the monthly fee structure; in general, space service will normally provide more main television channels for less in one bundle, but charge for additional channels at a premium. Cable television will charge more upfront fees for the basic channel lineup, but will bill less for subsequent channel packages.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Programming</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Space services are known for more channel choices since the signals originate from Earth orbiting equipment which allows more channel access from different states or even countries. Consumers should keep in mind that cable television is from a local service source; local television channels will be part of the basic programming available through cable without any extra fees.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Since space signals must allocate certain local channels to different customers throughout the nation, most service companies charge an extra fee just to access the local channel feeds. Currently, both services now provide digital programming, rather than an analog feed for cable television, since the United States mandated the digital change in 2009.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Reliability</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">On average, cable television has more service interruptions than space signal services. These interruptions are mainly due to wiring issues between the service provider and the individual homes. In contrast, space signals do not have any physical wiring that can fail which makes it have less interruptions over the course of the service.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Check these <a href="http://techchunks.com/gadgets/top-5-super-big-screen-tvs-that-money-can-buy-in-2011/">Top 5 SUPER Big Screen TVs That Money Can Buy</a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Reception Quality</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you live in a region that receives a lot of cloud cover or periodic storms, space signal services will have interruptions from the bad weather. Signals cannot penetrate through thick cloud cover; as a result, programming becomes pixelated and blacks out.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">On the other hand, cable television can withstand bad weather, unless a physical wire is damaged. Consumers will need to decide for themselves which service works best in their particular area.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Overall, both service types provide a <a href="http://techchunks.com/tag/tv/">fun television experience</a> with a few key differences in fee structures and channel lineups. In the end, choosing between cable and space signals is a personal choice for each consumer.</p>
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		<title>Top 5+ Best Tips to Take Care of Your Precious Gadgets</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the technology we have, it’s normal if you want to purchase new gadgets. These devices will not only make you look cool. Obviously, it can also make your life easier. Take for example your mobile phones, if it weren’t for those, you won’t be able to communicate fast. And let’s talk about the internet connection. Don’t you think that it makes us closer? You can learn new things in just a click. Thanks to your modem, connecting is such a breeze.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Electronic gadgets</strong> are ubiquitous nowadays, with people increasingly relying on them for communication, information retrieval, entertainment and many other facets of their daily lives. Fragility is the cost of this convenience and, in order for the many gadgets that have become essential parts of our lives to continue to work correctly, they need to be properly taken care of if you want your <strong>gadgets to be protected from costly damage</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6144" title="Top 5+ Best Tips to Take Care of Your Precious Gadgets" src="http://techchunks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Top-5+-Best-Tips-to-Take-Care-of-Your-Precious-Gadgets.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="250" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://techchunks.com/tag/price-comparison/">Price comparison websites</a> are the best starting point when it comes to finding the electronic gadgets you are after, rather than aimlessly surfing the web or wandering around high street mega-stores like a zombie. There are also popular online blogs for finding gadgets, and a great number of shopping websites where you can easily find the specific gadget and often at a great bargain price.  <span id="more-6143"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The first point to bear in mind when looking after precious gadgets like a <a href="http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/desktop-pc-monitors/desktop-pcs-706-c.html">desktop pc</a> is that they must be handled with some care because, by and large, they tend to be rather fragile. Internal components can become dislodged if the gadget is dropped accidentally, and this may make it inoperable. All such fragile gadgets should be kept in protective cases when not being used.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The question is, <strong>how do you take care of <a href="http://techchunks.com/tag/gadgets/">your gadgets</a></strong>? You are always using your devices on its full potential. But have you ever thought on how you can handle these properly? If you won’t do it, you will have to spend more changing units year after year. Here are some of the most practical tips on how you can make your gadgets last longer.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>1. Protect Your Gadget From Water:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Water is one of the greatest enemies of electronic devices because it is an almost perfect conductor; if a gadget falls into water when it is switched on this can cause its components to short circuit. Water also corrodes metals to varying degrees, so if a mobile phone or other handheld device gets wet it should be wiped dry immediately to prevent the moisture from seeping inside.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2. Clean Your Gadgets As Necessary </strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Electronic gadgets need to be regularly cleaned as well. Keeping your gadgets clean and dust-free is important, as it may affect its performance.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A soft cloth should be used to wipe any accumulated dirt away, avoiding the use of chemicals and harsh cleaners because these may damage the case. Mild detergent in the water is usually enough; apply with a soft, damp cloth.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>3. Protect From Extreme Heat/Cold Exposure:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Extremes of heat and cold should be avoided, as internal components can be irreparably damaged by swings of temperature. If taking them into such extremes cannot be avoided, then they need to be adequately protected in suitable bags and other casings.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>4. Keep Your Gadget Away From Food and Drinks:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Many people, including me, work on their table with their computers and other tech stuff while eating or drinking something. This has been very common; however, we should be very careful about this because one small mistake, like accidentally spilling your juice, can damage your gadgets.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To avoid this, put your precious gizmos somewhere safe and make sure that your food and drinks are far enough from your things so even if there&#8217;s an accident, you&#8217;ll only have to worry about how to clean up the mess.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>5. Always Repair Your Gadgets At An Authorized Service Center:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Another problem with electronic devices that cannot be separated from their utility is their sheer complexity, and when they malfunction in some way it is always better to get them looked at by an expert than simply opening the casing and ‘having a go’, which usually just makes matters worse.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If in case your gadgets broke down, don’t bring it to cheap repair centers. In the end, you will be paying more. It would be best if you bring it to well known repair centers. That way, you know that you are putting value on your money.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Bonus Tips: Take Good Care of Gadget&#8217;s Battery:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Batteries are a particular cause for concern in things like iPhones, iPads and laptops. Laptops should be left plugged in, which causes less battery strain, and the latest version of the battery should be used with iPads and iPhones. On all devices, check the programs available for extending and optimizing battery life.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Take out adequate insurance on your precious electronic gadgets as a final line of defense against their damage or loss. Many of these <a href="http://techchunks.com/gadgets/8-million-dollar-ipad-2-incorporates-dinosaur-bones-diamonds-and-gold/">devices are quite expensive</a>, and apart from the cost of replacing them there is the loss of irreplaceable data to consider; this should be regularly backed up on various media, such as external hard drives and discs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I know I haven&#8217;t covered everything and there are a lot more things that can be done to <strong>protect your gadgets</strong>. These are just some basic tips that you can do. <strong>How do you take care of your gadgets?</strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wikipedia may be going dark within the hour in protest of SOPA/PIPA but that doesn't mean it's going offline completely. With very little work, you'll be able to access the online encyclopedia tomorrow—even if that does mean going against the entire spirit of the protest.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">If you have been looking for ways <strong>how to access Wikipedia offline during SOPA protest blackout on 18th Jan 2012</strong>, we have good news. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page">Wikipedia&#8217;s English-language</a> pages have gone completely black at 9 PM PT, with a splash page saying &#8220;<em>the U.S. Congress is considering legislation that could fatally damage the free and open Internet.</em>&#8221; The online encyclopedia&#8217;s blackout will last 24 hours.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6125" title="How To Access Wikipedia During SOPA Blackout Protest" src="http://techchunks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/How-To-Access-Wikipedia-During-SOPA-Blackout-Protest.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="255" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But Wikipedia may have gone dark but that doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s going offline completely. With very little work, you&#8217;ll be able to access the online encyclopedia — even if that does mean going against the entire spirit of the protest. Here are <strong>top 8 methods to <a href="http://techchunks.com/tag/wikipedia/">access Wikipedia</a> during current SOPA protest blackout:<span id="more-6124"></span></strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>1. Via Mobile:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A Wikimedia spokesman has confirmed today that the <strong>mobile version of Wikipedia website will remain online</strong> at en.m.wikipedia.org.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2. Via APIs:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Also, <strong>any API that pulls information from the Wikipedia servers will remain active</strong> as well. That means you&#8217;ll also still be able to access Wiki content through Facebook.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>3. Offline Wiki Chrome Extension:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you are a regular user of Wikipedia and don’t want to lose access to the website for tomorrow, then <strong>Offline Wiki, a Chrome application</strong>, can be of great help. It allows you to save and download a copy of nearly all of the textual content locally, so that it can be accessed while Wikipedia is not available, or when you don’t have an internet connection.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It downloads and saves a compressed dump file and an index. Two file storage versions are available, a smaller version of 14MB and a larger version of 1GB. All you have to do is launch the app, hit OK in the notification bar and select a file size. The download will start automatically, and you will be able to access and view articles in the index.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>4. Google Cache:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Good-old Google takes a snapshot of each page it examines and caches (stores) that version as a back-up. This means you’ll be able to see a version of a Wikipedia page when you type the subject into the Google search box.  Start a search and then hover over the gray box with double right arrows next to the search results. The page will appear on the right-hand side of the screen. Click on “<em>Cached</em>” and Google will take you to the page, except there will be a grey box at the top of the screen.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>5. </strong><strong>Use an App:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id378348813?mt=8">Wiki Offline</a> for iOS and <a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=com.osa.android.wikidroyd&amp;hl=en">WikiDroyd</a> &#8211; which runs on Android &#8211; will grant you offline access to Wikipedia.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>6. Disable JavaScript:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Since Wikipedia’s blackout implementation uses javascript, it’s a piece of cake to bypass it. Just turn of javascript support in your browser and Wikipedia is fully accessible again.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>7. Try a Mirror Site:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Most of Wikipedia’s content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike license, which means sites like The <strong>Free Dictionary Encyclopedia</strong> are free to mirror it. The content up there might not be totally up-to-date but it should serve you good when Wikipedia is down.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>8. Download Wikipedia for Offline Reading:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Did you know that  <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/how-to-download-wikipedia-for-offline-reading-wikipedia-for-schools/">an offline version of Wikipedia is available for download</a>?  Please note that the ‘Wikipedia for Schools‘ version is only recommended for use by students of age 8-18 as it only consists of topics relevant to their education! But as they say, something is always better than nothing, eh?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Wikipedia is joining blackouts by sites such as Reddit, Boing Boing, the Cheezburger Network and others.</p>
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		<title>How to Burn Copy Protected DVDs for Mac?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you been looking for a DVD copy (cloning) software for your Mac OS X that would allow you to take backups of your precious movie discs that are copy-protected and yet are prone to scratches and damage? With DVDFab DVD Copy for Mac software copying DVD movies ( even CSS encrypted and copy protected DVDs), is a very simple one-step push button operation.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Have you been looking for a <strong>DVD copy (cloning) software for your Mac OS X</strong> that would allow you to <em>take backups of your precious movie discs that are copy-protected </em>and yet are prone to scratches and damage? Then, today is your lucky day! With <em>DVDFab DVD Copy for Mac software copying DVD movies ( even CSS encrypted and copy protected DVDs)</em>, is a very simple one-step push button operation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6105" title="DVDFab DVD Copy for Mac With 25 Percent Discount Coupon" src="http://techchunks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/DVDFab-DVD-Copy-for-Mac-With-25-Percent-Discount-Coupon.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="273" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>DVDFab <a href="http://www.dvdfab.com/dvd-copy-for-mac.htm">DVD Copy for Mac</a></strong> is a combination of DVD copy, <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/how-to-decrypt-and-burn-copy-protected-dvds/">DVD cloner</a>, DVD burner, and DVD decrypter that can read, rearrange, and manipulate the content of a DVD to suit your needs. It’s so easy that anybody can easily make an EXACT CLONE of any DVD within seconds!<span id="more-6103"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">DVDFab DVD Copy for Mac allow you to rip, copy, and burn DVD/Blu-ray to a blank DVD/Blu-ray disc or backup the DVD/Blu-ray content to a folder or ISO file onto your Mac and media server.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It is one of the best all-in-one DVD software to rip, burn, copy, backup or compress the your DVD content and no doubt many leading software reviewers have already termed the DVDFab DVD Copy for Mac as one of the ultimate solution.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>DVDFab DVD Copy Software Features:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In addition to <strong>Copying any DVD into any Blank DVD Disc or onto Mac</strong>, this amazing software offers:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>- It removes all known DVD copy protections and region code to let you freely access and copy any DVD.<br />
- It burns DVD disc or ISO file / DVD folder on your Mac to any blank DVD disc, including DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL.<br />
- It is a complete DVD suite software, which can perform almost all tasks like DVD cloner, Burner, Copier, Decrypter, Backup software for any sort of DVD.<br />
- It can clone DVD in 1:1 ratio, or copy with compression.<br />
- It has got 8 DVD copy modes available to customize your DVD. Various settings to personalize your DVD.<br />
- Overall, it is super easy to use this tool and you can copy, clone and write DVDs with touch of few buttons.</em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>25% Discount Coupon in DVDFab Copy for Mac [Expires on Jan 8th, 2012]<br />
</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Don&#8217;t miss out on this opportunity! They are offering a 25% discount on all products. To redeem the coupon just enter the <strong>coupon code: FABASOFF </strong>in the box &#8216;<strong>Discount coupon</strong>&#8216; at the bottom of their check-out form. Please note that this coupon is only valid until Jan 8, 2012!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Any DVDFab software you purchase now lets you save 25% of your Cash. So don&#8217;t delay and purchase it now and enjoy converting your Bluray, DVD, Video files on your Mac OS X.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The DVDfab software is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6.7 and 10.7 (LION).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, if you have been looking for an ultimate <strong>DVD Ripping Software</strong> that can rip and convert the video content in the DVD to various compatible formats for your gadgets like iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, iPad, SmartPhones, Media players and many more, DVDFab <a href="http://www.dvdfab.com/dvd-ripper-for-mac.htm">DVD Ripper for Mac</a> is one such great software that you must try out once.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So what are you waiting for? Go grab this awesome 25% discount deal before it is over.</p>
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		<title>Best Blue-Ray Copy Software for Mac</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:37:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jojo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One problem that most blue ray disc owners face is the fact that most of them come with copy-protection -- meaning, they normally can't be copied over to a backup disc, for example. This is especially a big problem because, blue ray discs are fragile and prone to get damaged over a period of use and are susceptible to scratches as well. DVDFab Blu-ray Copy for Mac is one such full-featured Blu-ray copy software for Mac OS, which is powerful enough to remove all Blu-ray copy protections and copy any Blu-ray to any Blu-ray/DVD/AVCHD disc or to your Mac with just one or a few clicks.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Unless you&#8217;ve been living below a rock then you probably already know that<strong> blue ray discs</strong> are the <em>latest trendsetters in digital storage</em> when it comes to storing high definition movies, videos, data and even songs. Blu-ray Discs contain 25 GB per layer, with quadruple layers (128 GB) available for BD-XL re-writer drives.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6108" title="How to Clone Copy-Protected Blue Ray Disc on Mac" src="http://techchunks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/How-to-Clone-Copy-Protected-Blue-Ray-Disc-on-Mac.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="284" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But one problem that most blue ray disc owners face is the fact that most of them come with <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/dvdfab-dvd-copy-for-mac-with-25-discount-coupon/">copy-protection</a> &#8212; meaning, they normally can&#8217;t be copied over to a backup disc, for example. This is especially a big problem because, <strong>blue ray discs</strong> are <em>fragile and prone to get damaged over a period of use and are susceptible to scratches</em> as well. So, <strong>how to Clone Copy-Protected Blue Ray Disc?</strong><span id="more-6107"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To overcome this issue many software vendors have come up with <strong>tools that can help you copy, clone, rip and write copy-protected blue ray discs</strong> so you wouldn&#8217;t have to lose your favorite blockbuster movie just because your kid dropped it on the floor that broke it!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>DVDFab <a href="http://www.dvdfab.com/blu-ray-copy-for-mac.htm">Blu-ray Copy for Mac</a></strong> is one such full-featured Blu-ray copy software for Mac OS, which is powerful enough to <strong>remove all Blu-ray copy protections and copy any Blu-ray to any Blu-ray/DVD/AVCHD disc or to your Mac</strong> with just one or a few clicks.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Blu-ray Copy for Mac is also a <a href="http://techchunks.com/technology/how-to-decrypt-and-burn-copy-protected-dvds/">Blu-ray cloner</a> for Mac which makes makes perfect 1:1 ratio clone, also can compress BD-50 to a single BD-25, BD-9 or BD-5 with fabulous effect. Note that you can clone 3D BD with the same effect like the original disc. During the copying process, when compression is needed, it will remove HD audio (convert Dolby TrueHD to Dolby AC3, convert DTS-HD Master Audio to DTS) to save space for video.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><strong>DVDFab Blu-ray Copy for Mac </strong>Features</strong>:</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>- Clone/Burn/Decrypt/Copy any Blu-ray on Mac OS<br />
- Copy Blu-ray to any blank Blu-ray/DVD/AVCHD disc or hard drive on Mac<br />
- 4 copy modes available: Full Disc, Main Movie, Clone, Write Data</em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This powerful Blu-ray copy for Mac has <em>4 copy modes and multiple settings</em>,  you are free to customize and personalize your own Blu-ray according to  your specific needs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The speed is so fast, the output images and audio  quality so good that you&#8217;ll definitely have happy experience to copy  Blu-ray.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, their server-side technology means your product can be updated between releases with the latest protection removal fixes, in real time.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, their dedicated blu-ray ripping software for your Mac &#8212; the DVDFab <a href="http://www.dvdfab.com/blu-ray-ripper-for-mac.htm" target="_blank">Blu-Ray ripper for Mac</a> is one of the best options for you to rip blue ray discs. As the most powerful Blu-ray Ripper on Mac OS, DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper for Mac is a flexible and all-featured Blu-ray ripper which can rip Blu-ray title to various video files playable on iPad (iPad 2), iPhone (iPhone 4S), iPod, PS3 etc. And it can also extract audio out of video.</p>
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