May 08

Top 3 MS Surface apps of 2013 

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Harry Casques

The Microsoft Surface is one of the leading tablets in the market. Right from its inception, it has been compared to Android and iPhone. The fact is that Microsoft came up with this tablet in order to stay in the competition with these two Tablet giants. By the time Surface hit the market, Android and iPhone had already made a name for them selves. Even though, MS Surface has been able to create its own target audience and this in itself is a great achievement.


One of the prime reasons why this tablet has been able to take giant strides is because of its amazing applications. For a Tablet to gain popularity, applications play a very important role. Here are 3 MS Surface apps that certainly give any other Tablet a run for its money.

Toolbox for Windows 8

This is a free application. It allows the user to download different tools that can be extremely useful. Notifier, Weather app, clock, voice notes app, calculator and a doodler are some of the tools that you can download using Toolbox for Windows 8. Although, none of these tools are innovative or something that you may not have come across earlier, but they are all useful and this makes them essential. Another highlight of this application is that you can have as many as six tools at a time that will be displayed on the screen. This way, you get to use multiple tools at the same time, something that you would do with Windows 7. For instance – you can have the weather app, clock, Facebook and webpage running at the same time on your screen.

Android and iPhone

Android and iPhone

Multimedia 8

One of the issues with Tablets has been that they do not play videos in different formats. When Microsoft Surface was introduced to the world, it was speculated that this problem would persist with this device as well. Fortunately for millions of users, you have the opportunity to download Multimedia 8. This is an application that allows you to stream videos in almost every format. Hence, if you have got a lot of footage to watch in MP4 format, Multimedia 8 is the perfect solution. The application also enables you to play music in different formats. 3D rendering, video subtitles and video stabilization are some of the amazing features of this application.

Multimedia 8

Multimedia 8

Metro Commander

One of the challenges with Tablets is navigating files with the help of Metro Interface. File Explorer is something that can be accessed through Desktop mode. However, making use of desktop mode is probably not the best idea when it comes to handling a Tablet.

Metro Commander is a fantastic application that lets you access File System with the help of Metro Interface.

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May 06

Understanding Men

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Harry Casques

Men and women are very different creatures. Both of them have different expression, feelings, thoughts and doings. Because of such differences, women have difficulty in understanding their men. However, women are well aware of the need for understanding their man. Without a proper understanding, it becomes very hard to keep relationships at their best. Women need to understand that men communicate very differently. Unlike women, men do not express their problems as promptly as they do. Men need space and time with their problems. They will often bottle up their problems or feelings and will only share them if they are ready. If they share the issue before they are ready to their ego gets hurt. This is because most men are egoistic individuals who want to make an effort to try to solve the problem on their own. Therefore, women need to understand that men will share only when they are ready and if they are pushed, the relationship can at a risk.

Also, when it comes to understanding men, women must also know that they have a different style of dealing with their issues. Once their issue is shared, they want a solution rather than a long discussion. Women on the other hand prefer a discussion, but men do not. Therefore, women should try to think of possible solutions of the issues rather than paying attention to detail. Women should also understand a man’s importance for sex. Men lack the urge for romance. For men, sex is wanted every day and it allows them to connect with their partners. Women need to understand that the physical relation is very important to men.

Understanding Men :Learn the Insights on Men to Ease your Worries

Understanding Men :Learn the Insights on Men to Ease your Worries

Women must also understand that men are very straightforward in their expression. Therefore, when they express their disapproval or approval over an issue, they mean it. Unlike women, they do not say things and later change them, once they have said something that is exactly what they mean. Therefore, women need to learn to take their men seriously. And lastly, men do not like being controlled. Men by nature are narcissist individuals who feel hurt if their women dedicate every move of theirs. Men like to be their own boss; therefore they will often go out of their way to prove that. In such situations, women will need to remind men of how they need them in their worlds, so they feel useful, needed and in control. Men, frequently need an ego boost every now and then from their women.

We all want to have healthy relationships

We all want to have healthy relationships

No doubt it is very difficult to understand men, but unfortunately it is even more difficult for them to understand women. Mainly because, there are too many difference amongst men and women. However, with the above tips and explanations, women can understand their men better. In order to have a healthy relationship, women should always visualize how their men would feel in a certain situation, so that they know of what acts to do and what to avoid. This will also allow women to understand their views better too.

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May 04

How to Win Arguments Every Time

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Harry Casques

Arguments are when two or more individuals have a disagreement about something. But when the arguing parties refuse to give in to the other(s); and you just want to win the argument no matter what! Then, you will be happy to know that there steps that you can take in order to win your arguments every time.

  • First and foremost you will need to make your concept of winning a bit flexible. You cannot go through life believing that everyone must agree with your thoughts; you could end up with no friends.

  • Understand that you don’t have to agree with a person in order to walk away from them with the feelings of winning firmly in place. You also do not need to make sure that you prove them wrong and make them agree with you. The main purpose of being able to win arguments is to be able to get the other part or parties to listen to what you have to say on the subject.

  • Take a closer look at what winning arguments actually mean to you. A wholesome outlook is when the arguing parties have their say. If the other party walks away knowing that you paid attention, then the person is much likely to pay attention to you too. Something’s gotta give for you to win an argument.

    How to Win an Argument

    How to Win an Argument

How to Win An Argument Every Time

  1. Get the other person to trust you; this can be achieved by simply listening to the person and not saying a word. Allow the person talk and do not ignore what is being said. Acknowledge what the other party said – this way, they will know that you paid attention and understood the points they raised.

  1. Ensure that you have made it clear that you valued their opinion on the matter. If you do not agree, clearly state it with no anger or hatred. Using a calm voice, explain the reason(s) why you see things differently.

  1. Depending on the kind of person you are arguing with, the other individual might try to cut you off or interrupt you. In a calm voice, remind the person that you gave him/her the chance to air their views without interrupting them and that you would want them to extend the same courtesy to you. Saying this will typically put a stop to the behaviour. If it does not, repeat it

    Arguing Your Way to a Strong Score

    Arguing Your Way to a Strong Score

  2. Finally, as soon has you have aired your views, pay attention to the other party’s reply. The secret is controlling the tempo using your listening and temperament skills. Typically, when two or more people disagree, there is an obvious reason why. You can win the arguments by simply finding that reason.

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May 01

Loans: What are the best 3 loan types for students?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Harry Casques

Learning and knowing more about the different types of student loans available will help you decide on the right loan for your studies and save you a lot in the long-run. Below are 3 of the best loan types for students.


Stafford Loans

These are the most common types of student loans currently available in the US. Basically anyone who wants a Stafford qualifies, just as long as they apply for it. The requirements for this type of loan are that; you have to be a US citizen and do not owe any debts to the federal government. This loan comes in two categories, subsidized loans and unsubsidized loans.

A subsidized loan is one where there government pays for all loan interests whilst you study. In addition to this, the interest on such a loan will be much lower. However with an unsubsidized loan, you’ll have to pay for all the interest that occurs whilst you are in school. If you do not want to make these payments whilst still in school you could always defer them to a time after you complete your studies. Before you begin your Stafford loan repayment, you’ll need to choose the most suitable repayment option among several others. The repayment plans are; standard repayment plan, graduated repayment plan and income based repayment plan.

PLUS Loans

PLUS loans are accessible to parents in order to pay for their child’s studies. These loans enable parents to access them and pay for their child’s or children’s college studies. This loan type has very low interest rates, and it comes with a discount on your interest rate if you choose to enroll with an automatic payment program. With a PLUS loan there’s also an option of you deducting the interest to pay from your income. This could save you a lot on tax.

PLUS Loans

PLUS Loans

Perkins Loans

This is another type of student loan that you ought to fully take advantage of. The Perkins loan is another federal loan similar to the Stafford loan. The only difference with this type of loan from the Stafford is that the loan is directly issued by that particular educational institution you’ll be attending. To qualify for this loan, you’ll have to enroll in any of the 1800 educational institutions that qualify for the program.

The main purpose of the Perkins loan is to help those in serious financial need study in institutions of higher education. Although every citizen can qualify for the Stafford loan, this loan is more selective in that prior to receiving the loan, you’ll have to fill a FASA form that the federal government will use to determine your level of financial need. They will look at your family’s income and other things such as, whether or not your siblings are in college too.

Perkins Loans

Perkins Loans

These are the best types of student loans in the US. You certainly can’t afford not to get any one of them.

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Apr 29

My favourite 3 movies this year

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Harry Casques

The super heroes are the one mimicked by kids and even elders like to watch the. This year had some super heroes impressing one and all.

Dredd: is a science fiction thriller which takes you to a futuristic realm. Here there are no courts or judges. The police can be a judge or even execute for crimes. In this movie America is a waste land destructed by x-rays and exposure. We have a Mega City One on the east coast which is only chaos as criminals roaming and spreading violence in the city. To add to the woes is a new drug called SLO MO which is said to alter reality the minute it is consumed. In fact it acts according to its name and slows down a person and makes him sluggish. Karl Urban is judge Dredd and he and his assistant who is a trainee are hunting a band of men who have may have some answers to the newly spread drug epidemic. The action is crisp and sticks to the original character which was played by Sylvester Stallone in the 1995 classic. In this movie too Dredd never takes his helmet off. With the progress in years and crime, the judges here are far more violent and uncompromising. This movie is adapted from a comic book and has been a bit underrated. The director has made good use of the 3D visuals, and Karl Urban has essayed a perfect role of a cold and calculated man who can mouth off those cool confident one liners at ease.


The Avengers: The film was a big grosser of the year that just scooped up all the heroes of the Marvel comics in one banner. We have The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye, Black widow and Iron Man and what a formidable team they are. When the peace and security of the world is threatened by an enemy it is left to Nick Fury the Director of the international peace keeping security to get the force together and fight for a cause. This is a brilliantly cinematographed movie which moves you emotionally to imagine what could happen if super heroes do exist. The Avengers is a great film and kudos to director Whedon for putting the characters together so vividly and inter-mingling some subtle humour especially from Captain America.

Karl Urban

Karl Urban

The Amazing Spiderman: It is almost 50 years that Spiderman(Peter Parker )has been around and he is still the swinging crawling superhero loved by all. Andrew Garfield is the new Spiderman. He has no memory of Jane and that brings Emma Stone’s Gwen Stacey as his new girlfriend. She is more inquisitive and also seems passionate about Parker’s spidery senses. Spiderman ) discovers some startling clues that might lead him to discover the truth behind his parent’s disappearance. His quest now brings him to with DR. Curt Conner’s who is said to have his father’s partner. Here he takes on the Lizard who is none else than DR. Conners. The last half hour of the film has packed in all the action one was waiting to see.

Peter Parker

Peter Parker

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