Preparing for a Career in IT

October 18, 2013 By Guest Author Leave a Comment

IT professionals rely on ever-changing skill sets that enable them to do their jobs in a manner that mirror industry trends. There are, without a doubt, a great many things an IT professional could in theory be responsible for at their respective companies. The core tenet of IT work always remains the same, however. An Information Technology specialist works as a sort of bridge between the non-technical and technical world. An IT specialist’s job is more than just fixing a broken laptop or setting up a tricky network, it’s to help everyone understand a little bit more about the technology they use every day. There are a few areas of specialized training that can help build the mindset required to be a great IT specialist. The one this article will focus on is app development. While by no means does app development training guarantee you higher pay or a better shot at a job, it can help tune your mind to the challenging field that is IT.

A Little Background First: What is App Development?

According to recent data, app development is on a 30 percent employment hike over the next decade. This is testament to the demand for the kinds of skills that app development entails. App development is, quite simply, the development process needed to build applications for devices, typically mobile ones. There are two key reasons app development winds up being important for IT specialists, including skill building and experience.

What Makes App Development a Great Skill Set?

IT specialists rely on a set of skills almost daily that include interpersonal interaction, technical proficiency, and a certain mindset geared towards making those two things click together. Regardless of whether or not your specific IT path leads you to a company that relies on mobile apps, the skills you pick up in an accredited mobile app development course can benefit your IT training as a whole. App development trains students to think outside the box in terms of solving problems, a common programming skill that IT professionals constantly need in their respective career paths. App development also pushes students to work together. This makes the creation of apps a great group project which is a crucial skill in the IT field regardless of the specific industry.

How Else can App Development Benefit an IT Professional?

The best IT specialists are typically the most flexible. The skills you can pick up developing applications can mark you as a jack of all trades. While not a guarantee of employment, app development is a great indicator that you have specialized skills which doesn’t hurt you as a prospective employee. In addition, app development puts you in the overall right mindset for any technical job. A combination of technical proficiency and interpersonal skills will benefit not only IT, but the entire technical field. App development training can help give you the flexibility you need to become a great IT specialist.

There are many reasons why app development can, and should, play a key role in any IT specialization. Careers in IT will always be important, and it is specialized skills like app development that explain why.

Hide It Pro: Hide all of your Personal Data on your Android Devcie

August 13, 2013 By Satwant Singh Leave a Comment

Let me start by saying that privacy is the most important thing for an individual. We try our best to keep our personal data and information away from the eyes of others. On the other hand, we’re talking about android which is the leading Operating System today with over 850,000 applications and 48 billion downloads. Android Operating System scans all of your data like images and videos from you file manager and show it all in the Gallery. And anyone can see your gallery and so our images and videos. So where’s the privacy?

In this article, I’ll be showing you all that how can you hide not only your personal images and videos but also applications, messages and calls in your Android device. For this we’ll be using a third-party application “Hide It Pro” from the Google Play Store which allows you to hide all of your personal data easily and very cleverly. Hide It Pro is like another galley in your device which is accessible by only you. Others can’t even find this gallery.

Below is the proper guide of using “Hide It Pro”:

Setting Up:

Download the Hide It Pro from the and Install it.
After complete installation, you’ll see an “Audio Manager” icon in your drawer. Now you must be wondering that you didn’t download the Audio Manager. It should be Hide It Pro. Here’s the clever part comes, the actual Hide It Pro app is disguised behind this fully functional Audio Manager.
Launch the Audio Manager, you’ll see all audio managing functions with a message on the top “Tap and hold on the logo above to launch the actual hide it pro app. This message will disappear next time you launch the app.” So as it was in the message, tap and hold the logo and the actual Hide It Pro app will appear.
Now you have the Hide It Pro setup on the screen. You have two options to lock. One is Pin based and other is Password based. I’ll be showing the Pin based.
Tap on the Pin based option, type the Pin code and save it.
Now you’ll be asked to enter a recovery email. You can skip this setup but it’s better to enter an email in case you forget your Pin.
Now Hide It Pro app will make its settings. After complete setting up, it’s done. Next time you’ll try to access the Hide It Pro, you’ll have to enter the Pin.

Hide Pictures and Videos from Android Gallery:

Go to galley and open the picture (or video) you want to hide (You can select multiple files). Tap on “Menu” and then “Share”. You’ll see the “Audio Manager” option, tap on it.
Now you’ll be directed to the usual Audio Manager. As explained before, tap and hold the logo and the actual Hide It Pro app will appear. Enter the Pin to access the app.
After entering the Pin correctly, you’ll be asked to create or select the folder. Tap on create “Create Folder”. And then name the folder and select whether you want it as a folder or album.
Now the picture (or video) you selected before is hidden. You can access the picture by usual procedure of accessing the Hide It Pro app. There’ll be different categories for different media files.

Hide Apps:

To hide apps, you need a rooted device. If your device is rooted, then you can hide apps from “Hide Apps” icon on the main screen of the Hide It Pro app. But if your device is not rooted then you cannot hide the apps. You’ll get this warning when you’ll tap on Hide Apps icon.

Hide Messages and Calls:

To hide messages and calls, you’ll have to download the SMS and Call Blocker Plug-in. When you’ll tap on “Messages” icon from the main screen of the app, you’ll be asked to get that plug-in.

Other Main features of “Hide It Pro”:

Categorize media into folders of your choice
Delete, Share, Unhide or Move pictures between albums
Sort files by Date, Size or Name and sort folders by Count or Name
Gallery Zoom Features: Pinch to Zoom, Double Tap to Zoom, One finger hold and move zoom
Slide show with Fade, Zoom and Swipe effects
Send/Share Pictures
Special Optimization for low-end phones.
Disappear from the recent app list
Video Player with all important supports
Built in encryption tool
And lot more

So overall “Hide It Pro” is the best app which sets perfectly with our privacy needs. This app has been rated 4.8 out 5 which is really impressive and this clearly shows that users are really satisfied with performance of “Hide It Pro”.

So what are you waiting for? Download this app from and keep you all private data hidden and safe from others. It is certainly one of the best Android apps to hide personal data.

[Funny] Five Phases In The Life Of A Programmer

October 31, 2012 By Abhishek Prakash 1 Comment

If you are a programmer or if you were a programmer (lucky you) you will feel nostalgic after seeing these funny animations.

When the application crashes without reason on the eve of production implementation:

What I expect at the end of a big compilation:

When a bug goes unnoticed during a presentation:

When the client wants to change the spec two days before delivery date:

When an application is validated in first attempt:

Originally published in French .

Find Business IT Support That Works For Your Company

March 27, 2012 By Guest Author Leave a Comment

If you require business IT support in London, you’ll want the peace of mind that only a bespoke provider can guarantee. Besides telephone and remote assistance, these IT experts can help your business technology solutions become more robust and effective.

In addition to protecting you from cyber threats such as hacks and viruses, they also offer a number of other services that can improve the way your company operates. These include virtual desktops that utilise software which allows employees to work remotely.

A new way of doing business

The ability of staff to gain access to business data and applications via a hosted virtual desktop has transformed the notion of a traditional workplace. You’ll receive a tailored solution that maintains productivity and keeps your valuable information secure.

Offering staff the chance to incorporate mobile working patterns into their routine can have numerous benefits, including home-based working if for whatever reason they are physically unable to come into the office.

This can be especially advantageous for keeping in touch with global sales teams and avoiding falling behind the competition. In this competitive world, a loss of a day matters a lot to nay business. With the opportunity of working remotely, you can stay in constant touch with your employees thus ensuring the fact that your business does not suffer a downturn.

Peace of mind

Ultimately, the primary aim of any business IT support service in London is to always be available. This is applicable whether you have an urgent problem that needs addressing or just a straightforward query.

The best organisations will ensure they take the stress out of managing and maintaining your IT network so that your business can focus on its day-to-day operations. That calls for a reliable It support that the best organisation always intend to provide.

For SME customers who want their computer infrastructure to run as smoothly as possible, it’s advisable to forge links with a bespoke business IT support provider.

Another one of the main advantages of doing so is the flexibility certain companies can offer. For instance, if you want to have ongoing support, there are contracts available that will guarantee the services you’d expect; as well as these you can also reap the benefits of a disaster recovery option if the worst happen and data become compromised or damaged.

Conversely, ad-hoc business IT support in London can be provided when you purchase time credits that can be used whenever you need to call on an engineer, rather than signing up to a full-time contract.

Whatever your requirements, knowing that a skilled technician is only a telephone call away provides a great sense of reassurance to any company requiring business IT support.

Thankfully, there are a variety of packages available from bespoke providers that can give you effective and worry-free assistance.

Dealing with a company that understands your anxieties about keeping data safe and secure besides saving you time dealing with computer problems ensures your business remains productive and safeguarded from threats.

About Author : Kristina Louis is a freelance content writer by profession.She writes article on behalf of business IT support London. Gadgets and Internet technology are her topic of interest and she find immense pleasure in writing article on Internet technology.

This Christmas enjoy the snowfall and Santa on your Ubuntu desktop

December 23, 2011 By Abhishek Prakash 2 Comments

Christmas is here and everyone is in holiday mood. To celebrate Christmas on your computer, Google provided us with “let it snow”. Moreover, I have come across a tiny little cute app which lets it snowfall on your desktop and Santa and reindeer running all over the screen. [Read more…]

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