Download The Latest Version Of AIMP

AIMP is a superb audio player, which has support for a huge amount of formats and playlists. The software works with multiple playlists immediately, allows for creation of bookmarks and also has a playback queue.
The main features of AIMP include:
Crystal-clear sound, the technology of reproduction essentially differs from Winamp and WMP. Sensitive equalizer. A maximum of functionality from a minimum of resources. Minimal system. resource consumption. Multilingual support. Adjustment of global and local hot keys (patterns from WinAmp and WMP). Flexible program options and various covers allows you to make A.I.M.P. totally individual. Support for various Plugins. The audio converter coverts your music files into different formats including wma, mp3, wav, ogg plus many more!

The following changes have been made in this version of AIMP:
- Sound Engine: Options Dialog – list of supported formats is populated now on demand, not at Options Dialog initialization
- Sound Engine: Radio capture – maximum delay before start record new track has been increased to 30 seconds.
- Sound Engine: Radio Capture – CUE sheet is now stored on the hard drive after each track
- Sound Engine: Compatibility with Remote Desktop Assistant has been improved (for WASAPI interface)
- Playlist: an empty playlists with non-empty preimage setting will not be deleted now on closing the application
- Playlist: Advanced search is now show last search query
- Tag Editor: Support for non-english URLs – the URL will be automatically converted to punycode and vice versa.
- Fixed: Common – tray icon flashes during program startup
- Fixed: Common – player is minimized to tray instead of taskbar in some cases
- Fixed: Sound Engine – output settings are resets at some devices when opening the Options Dialog
- Fixed: Playlist – the remove file confirmation dialog does not restore focus after closing
- Fixed: Tag Editor – album art from ID3v2.4 tag cannot be read in some cases
- Fixed: Tag Editor – file in FLAC format cannot be read by player, if embedded CUE has been remove via AIMP Tag Editor
- Fixed: Plugins – The Information Line flashes on display, if it has been hidden by mouse before that
- Fixed: small bugs
You can download AIMP 3.55.1350 from FileHippo.com today.
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How to Set Up A Passcode On iPad

Security is a big thing these days isn’t it? It is a wise move to lock down all of your devices in one way or another. Take your tablet for instance. By setting a passcode on your Apple iPad, you can protect your data in case it is lost or stolen. Setting up a code on your iPad really should be one of the first things that you should do. It is not difficult and in this guide I will walk you through each step.

1: Open the Settings app.
2: Tap the “Passcode” tab.
3: Select “Turn On Passcode”
4: Enter your desired pass code and then enter it again.
5: Once entered, your passcode is now set and the following options may now be selected:

• Turn Passcode Off: this asks for the current passcode to be entered, then it removes it.
• Change Passcode: You need to enter the current passcode to make any changes to the combination.
• Require Passcode: You can now adjust the length of time that your iPad will stay unlocked during use before requiring a passcode to unlock it.
• Picture Frame: Your iPad can act as a digital picture frame. Just alter the settings within this feature to tell the iPad which images you want to use for the Picture frame.
• Siri: You can adjust the setting to On to access Siri in the lock screen.
• Erase Data: If you want to be ultra secure, you can turn on this feature to erase all data on your iPad after 10 incorrect attempts at inputting your passcode. (Be Careful)

There you have it. Now you can be just that little more secure.
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HTML5 Vs Flash

The debate over whether HTML5 will eventually take over Flash and render it obsolete has been going on for some time now. The arguement was further compounded when Steve Jobs famously declared in 2010 that Flash was “no longer necessary”.
The main difference between HTML5 and Flash is that HTML5 has mobile capabilities because it uses pure code to generate the interactive content. This means it can look and behave differently when seen on different browsers, which is ideal for web designers who want to create different versions of a website for various platforms. However, Flash has been around for almost as long as the actual Internet has and still holds some advantages over HTML5.
The following infographic examines the merits of both Flash and HTML5; we’ll leave it up to you to decide which one you prefer. Tell us whether you think Flash will ever become obsolete.

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The Funniest Things You’ll See On Google Street View

Some people relish the opportunity to be captured on Google’s Street View camera, whilst others would have preferred advanced warning, however both result in some pretty hilarious  photos. Here is a selection of our favourite Google Street View shots.

Scuba gear and pitchforks, a strange combination

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Pixar To Give Away Toy Story 3D Software

The first of its kind, Toy Story was an instant hit and was the first feature-length film done entirely in computer animation.  Pixar was on to a revelation!  Earning $361 million, it was the top grossing film in the first weekend it was out in theatres.

The film was created with software, RenderMan.  Other films that benefited from this advanced software was Monsters Inc. and Harry Potter.  Now, for the first time ever, it will be given away for non-commercial use for absolutely free!

Pixar developed RenderMan and is currently facing vast competition from other rivals in the animation department, such as VRay and Arnold.

Pixar is currently owned by Disney but still produces its own films and allows RenderMan to be licensed out to other rival studios. Pixar has also reduced the price of its software for commercial use.

Pixar has released a free version of RenderMan “without any functional limitations, watermarking, or time restrictions.  Non-commercial RenderMan will be freely available for students, institutions, researchers, developers, and for personal use,” Pixar has stated.

At the Special Interest Group on Graphics and Interactive Techniques (Siggraph) conference in August, Pixar is planning to release their product.  What does this mean for budding computer animators?  This technology revolutionised the film industry.  Perhaps more computer animators will be in the making.

What do you need to access the free software? Pixar’s website states, “RenderMan is advanced technology for shading and lighting. Because RenderMan is not an animation or modeling package, RenderMan must be plugged into one of the following tools, Maya, Houdini, Katana, or Cinema4D. If you use one of those packages you can try RenderMan. RenderMan by itself does not have a user interface or GUI”.

You can register now and you will be notified when the next non-commercial RenderMan will be available for licensing.

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SOURCE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27677712

5000ppi Hologram Projection Phones To Arrive Next Year

The advent of lifelike holograms is upon us.  We have seen celebrities who are no longer around; appear on stageand ‘converse’ with real people thanks to new standards in holographic technology.  Imagine this type of breakthrough tech being wielded in the palm of your hand?  Well folks, we don’t have to wait too long as the technology, which makes an image ‘float’ as a 3D image in the air, is finally here.

The company that has made this breakthrough, Ostendo, has produced a hologram with a 5,000ppi projector.  It is this type of projector that should interest us, as they plan to fit it into smartphones in the second half of 2015.

The hologram is created using six projectors, which layer light to create an image floating in the air, much like a real and solid object.  The discovery came from fusing an image processor with a thin layer of micro LEDs to create the Quantum Photonic Imager. The result is quite remarkable; a projector that is approximately the size of a TicTac candy. The projector is powered by the chip that controls the colour, brightness and angle of each individual beam of light.

When the holographic projector prototype, was demoed to The Wall Street Journal, it displayed a floating 3D dice.  This dice looked solid from all angles that it was viewed at. Unlike the iPhone’s Retina Display, which operates at 300ppi, this object is displayed with ‘almost real’ 5,000ppi projectors.

Ostendo has said they are working with handset manufacturers now for a 2D projector into a mobile device by the summer of 2015. The full 3D projector however, should arrive later in 2015.

The firm is aiming to make the pixels even smaller to enable higher resolutions. It will also be scaling up the size, to make 3D holographic projections, which can appear from our TVs!  As with all speculations regarding prototypes; until we see a working model, we’ll just have to keep on waiting.

As always, if you would like to leave a sensible comment, then please do so in the comments section below.

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SOURCE: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/129175-actual-hologram-projecting-phones-with-5-000ppi-will-be-here-next-year?utm_source=pocketlint&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss

Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ Update Available

Ad-Aware+ is a top Antimalware program which can provide you with comprehensive malware protection. Ad-Aware+ gives you real-time monitoring, threat alerts and updates its database automatically so you can relax in the knowledge that you are protected.

With Ad-Aware+ installed you can feel free to shop and bank online. Ad-Aware+ keeps you safe and protected from password stealers, keyloggers, spyware, trojans, online fraudsters, identity thieves and other potential cyber criminals.

There are many features in Ad-Aware+; you can control your privacy, erase tracks left behind while surfing the Web with browsers like Internet Explorer, Opera and Firefox.  With Ad-Aware+ you know your personal information is kept safe from dangerous intruders and prying eyes.

After a 30-day trial you can activate it by e-mail for free!

The following changes have been made in this version of Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+
- Bug Fixing
- Improved User interface
- New Real-time Protection Settings
- Support for easier sample collection
- Better Malware Engine Performance
- Updated disinfection process

You can download Ad-Aware+ from FileHippo.com today.

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