Comparison test: Smart TV portals

Television and the Internet are growing together. This statement has been heard for years, but the convergence of the media does not really want into our heads. Television we connect rather with relaxation in the evening, with to sprinkle with as high-quality entertainment.


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The Internet, on the other hand, comes from the world of work and is a very active pastime, because the number of offers from which you have to choose your information is high. It is unimaginable to call up a website and then look at it for an hour without interaction - just as you're accustomed to using classic television.


Each portal is different


Surfing is a more personal affair. With the partner or the family you can look at a film, tweet together or news networks, but no more as well as read a newspaper together.


When the old and new media are brought together, one has to rethink and only take the best of the original forms. Smart TV is supposed to offer more interesting content for everyone than the classic flicker box. It should be more fun and relaxed than the Internet.


The easy selection of great content and their stress-free presentation for the larger viewing distance are decisive. In addition, the handling should work intuitively and quickly with the remote control.


Obviously, unchanged sites on the TV are not useful, but some specially prepared content is much more fun than on the computer screen. We want to show you which content is currently available on four selected portals.


The important question, which contents in what form on the TV screen are brought, each device manufacturer has answered for itself. In the run on the smart contents no company wanted to let the company look into the cards and rather the competition before completed facts. A well-prepared portal and cooperation with the right content providers is crucial for the acceptance of the web TV portal.


The quality of the services offered is just as important as their quantity, in order to provide the customer with the offer of his choice. Through these new features, one promises better sales of the top television and perhaps even some money from the content providers. It is ultimately about money, and the corporations do not have fun.


The collaboration on a common standard for Smart TV has therefore not considered a manufacturer of the first hour. Exactly the opposite is the practice: in order to be able to sell its TV devices as the best interactive, each TV producer has entered into exclusive cooperations with content providers and, if necessary, adapted the hardware to their requirements.

In the first generations the worst case for the consumer emerged. The ARD and ZDF media councils were quite open for a fast implementation. Philips was particularly active here. Anyone who wanted to borrow the many HD movies from Maxdome, but this was only possible with an LG TV, because the right rights management was integrated.


Football fans watched great film content from the DFB and from the World Championship - but only on a Sony TV. And Skype friends could only talk about Panasonic or Samsung devices.


While most manufacturers used their web portal as an additional video input, that is, alternatively to television, Samsung specialized in Yahoo! Widgets: small applications, which could be displayed as info next to the TV picture. As a multimedia veteran, Loewe concentrated on Internet radio and webcasts, but left out a lot of colorful portals.


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M2M revolutionizes the working world

The Internet of Things is the next evolutionary step in global networking. Not only humans, but also machines are now exchanging information in real-time across company and country boundaries. This brings completely new challenges to enterprise management, as IT structures, business processes and working methods do not always correspond to the dynamics of real-time communication.


Digital thinking, networked steer


Thus, common reporting and controlling tools are not helpful if they are based on several days or even weeks of old data. Instead, task- and employee-specific dashboards are necessary, which, for example, bring production data from all the global sites to the production manager's smartphone in real-time. However, regardless of the field of application, the size of the company or the sector, the discussion of the Internet of Things is important because it is already changing our working world in many ways.


Decide better and faster


With the so-called Digital Natives, a generation of new employees takes on more and more tasks in the company for which a world without Internet, smartphones and apps is completely unimaginable. Whether this generation thinks "digital" does not play such an important role - it contributes significantly to a more dynamic, narrower clocking in the operative action.


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This has both a psychological and technological background. On the one hand, digital natives define the boundaries of the "unattainable" differently, are more open for a glance beyond the horizon of what is obviously possible. On the other hand, this is exactly the right thing to do with the technological networking that is so self-evident for the generation as the air for breathing: a division between private and professional life takes place here only marginally - for example, with whom with Facebook or LinkedIn.


Knowledge instead of treasures


Technologically speaking, however, there are no longer any limits: the smartphone is as self-evident as the watch. This generation of employees is correspondingly open to adapting new impulses to the IT industry beyond the workplace's own desk or team - be they data gauges, sensors or software tools for data analysis.

It is precisely this cross-border thinking that drives the organizational changes that the Internet of Things brings to business: Decision-making processes are increasingly oriented towards the data that is available across the entire value-added chain according to the 24/7 principle. However, the relevant information must also create the transfer from the local server to the decision-making template of the board set - the faster, the better.


In order to achieve this, companies should definitely encourage and use the creativity and the networking skills of web-based employees such as the digital natives. The more data is available, the greater the risk of failing at the complexity of information overload.


However, if employees are motivated to networked thinking and a playful approach to challenges, this will promote a transparent, consistent availability of information - be it for individual instruments such as graphics, result charts, project reviews or linking market research results with strategic decisions .


The rapid transformation of our working world is, however, far from being completed. A look at the IT milestones of the past decades shows how comparatively rapid the current change to the internet of things is and will continue to happen. From the 60s, information technology developed slowly but steadily from standalone mainframe to PC- Networks.


Each step in this evolution was aimed at shortening the time span between data collection and its availability for operational and strategic decisions. But in spite of this progress, it was mostly within the company's own boundaries.


This changed for the first time in the mid-1980s, when innovation-fueled companies such as Federal Express linked their global transactions with the corresponding IT infrastructures and even included partners and customers.


With the appropriate technology, managers have been able to operate a "data collection" in the network of logistics chains for the first time - from the position and the state of raw materials through the processing and transport via suppliers and partners to the final consumer

Instead of the analyzes based on estimates so far, it was thus possible for the first time to provide a fact-based mapping of business processes, which allowed precise conclusions to be drawn on risks and opportunities for improvement.


From 2G Mobile to M2M and Cloud Computing


A decade later, the 2G mobile technology provided a new breakthrough without which our current mobile lifestyle would not be possible: the manufacturers of mobile phones were no longer exclusively focused on linguistic communication, but were founded by departments dealing with the usability of data via mobile radio Employment. The result was the first cellular communication module that could be integrated as an independent component not only in telephones, but also in the electronics of machines, cars, alarm systems and many other systems. For the first time, an interface was available that allowed not only the telephony, but also the exchange of information such as position and temperature or simple action commands between different devices and data systems


From this development step came Machine-to-Machine-Communication (M2M), which should raise the possibilities of the present presentation and networking of business processes to a completely new level.


Test lab for new business ideas


At the same time, the breakthrough of the Internet in the 1990s caused a worldwide, fundamental change in the markets. Analysts have calculated that retail prices typically include a 50 percent mark-up for logistics - a significant value-added component that could disappear with the Internet.


In the face of international trade in the billions, the Internet offered enormous potential as an independent industry. This was the initial spark for the expansion of the Internet in business processes. As a result, our working worlds are changing in the increasing pace that we already experience as normal today.


The dynamic released here will continue for some time. After all, many companies have not yet realized what opportunities they can offer if they develop their business models so far in networks. Particularly interesting perspectives result from the combination of M2M innovations with the possibilities of cloud computing, as discussed, for example, in the topic "Industry 4.0".


Outlook: Management by data helmet?


The cloud simply and securely provides the immense storage space that the raw data of machines, sensors and other devices need. In addition, it can serve as a "test lab" for the development of new business ideas, for example by combining different data sources in the cloud or monitoring the performance, profitability and competitiveness of individual machines or even complete production processes - almost in real-time Br>

How can we imagine a manager in 2030 when the networking of M2M technologies, software tools and cloud services on the Internet of things is not a novelty, but a matter of course?

In terms of technology, the comparison with a jet pilot is perhaps realistic: just as the pilot already considers the quintessence of hundreds of data from the sensors and systems of his aircraft and the control center in his helmet, the manager of the future can use data goggles and glove Directly change a production process, hold a presentation or pursue an advanced training seminar. From the home office, while colleagues from locations around the world are involved.


This kind of networking is likely to extend beyond all company levels, so that the board set-up is constantly supplied with up-to-date information. The term "glass boardroom" has already been established in the USA. The main difference between technologies already used today will be the direct interaction possibilities.


Any analysis, any simple process can be discussed and changed directly with an employee on the other side of the world, without breaking down due to different work systems. This can be, for example, the virtual repair of a machine that an engineer directs without being in person.


However, the generation of the digital natives will probably not change one's job psychologically, if the latter has conquered the executive boards in 2030. Personal contact will also be difficult to replace even with the most advanced video conferencing systems or virtual offices. From time to time, a common conversation at lunch or a direct negotiation session may provide valuable experience that is lost on the virtual path.


SetOne multimedia memory

Film classics and favorite series can be recorded and archived directly on the inserted multimedia memory. In addition, the recordings stored on the unit can be edited or edited at any time on the PC.


The SetOne multimedia memory supports the PVR-enabled receiver series from the SetOne and EasyOne brands. The device offers 500 GB of storage capacity, is slim in design and comes in three color versions.


Compared to conventional PC hard disks, the device fulfills all requirements relevant for starting current and formatting and can also be used with only one USB cable. A USB 2.0 interface is available for data transmissions between multimedia memory and receiver.


The SetOne multimedia memory is available now at a price of 99.95 Euro (UVP) in theSetOne online shop as well as in the trade.


Skype: Free video conferencing - this is how it works

After starting Skype, select a person from your contact list and start a video call. Whether your call partner uses Skype on a PC or Mac or whether the Xbox-One version is used does not matter. The Skype versions for mobile devices and smart TVs, however, do not support group video calls.


Step 1: Start Skype Videoconference


When the person has accepted the video call, the connection is established and you see the video image of the remote. If you want to invite another person to the meeting, click the pluss icon and select Add participants to this call.


Step 2: Invite other participants


Lesetipp: Skype video conferencing - Create webcam and add contacts


Step 3: Options


In the contact list that appears, tap one or more entries and confirm with Add to call. All people who accepted your invitation will now be displayed in separate windows. If you tap one of these chat windows, it will be enlarged.


Step 4: Create groups


During the video chat, you can click the icon at the bottom left to display the contact list. For information on transfer quality, click on the right icon. To move a participant out of the group video hover, move the mouse pointer to the corresponding video window and click on the hangup button


If you regularly perform group video chat with the same people, it is advisable to create a new contact group. To do this, click Contacts and select New Group Conversation. Click the group name, enter a new label, and close the dialog. Then add contacts and start the group video chat via video call.


Lesetipp: Skype tips for better voice and image quality


To ensure that users do not misuse the free Skype group service, Microsoft has limited their use: a video call can last no longer than four hours, a maximum of 10 hours can be chatted per video per day, and up to 100 hours per month Br>

Website kit 2017: Telecom and Conclusion

The offer of the magenta giant opens a selection for the templates after the start. This is divided into sectors – the user is shown the appropriate designs and also selects the desired specification by mouse click. The options include the font, fonts, colors, and images for the header area and the menu. The selection of the website themes is sufficient, but the look can not convince. The layouts are not original and seem to be older.


Telekom: Homepage Starter


When editing, the user has many freedoms and finds many design elements. Via the box layout, the areas are divided up and filled with content. These include photo features, social media snippets, or maps for the location description. This works excellent, and the selection is very extensive.


Conclusion


The design of web pages is a simple matter with the tested building kits. You do not have to have any knowledge in web design. The five test candidates all beat each other very well, and the results were convincing. The wizards are created using the wizards. The included designs can be easily searched by the division into categories and the appropriate topic quickly find. The user interface allows the user to quickly adapt the fonts or to insert elements such as pictures or logos. The templates take the design work with HTML and CSS from the customer.


The processing of the contents was also convincing. The tutorials via online tutorial or with videos help the user at the beginning. Thus, even inexperienced weavers should take the first hurdles. All five test candidates are very flexible when designing page content. The inclusion of elements such as texts, buttons or images is supported very extensively by the supplied specifications. This also applies to the insertion of content from social media and other web sites.


In terms of equipment and extras, all test candidates trumped. The storage space and transfer volume are more than adequate for small projects. Great pictures for photo galleries or the use of video is nothing.


With a large selection of templates 1 & 1 points. Here, mass with class. The designs can be seen, and the user is sure to find the right layout. MyWebsite Basic also has its nose at the front. The modular system records an additional point by its integrated image processing. Therefore, the total victory goes to 1 & 1. The Strato building kit is the first tracker and loses the duel among other things due to its somewhat dusty templates for the websites. The Telekom pushes through the equipment still past Host Europe and DomainFactory, although the design templates do not necessarily impress. The offers from DomainFactory and Host Europe surprised by very successful design templates - unfortunately, the number is too small. Here manufacturers should give the user some more designs. The operating concept has also succeeded in both systems: it has a clear and simple user interface.


Apart from the technical evaluation, the cost of using the homepage kit is an important point in the purchase decision. Here, 1 & 1 shines with a fight price and leaves the competitors behind for the first year far behind. For the next time you should look closely at all providers and compare the costs.


Solve USB problems: Solutions for typical errors

Solving problems ensures joy. We dedicate ourselves to the good old USB.


Consider the installation instructions


Most external devices are connected to PCs via a USB port. No matter, whether smartphone, printer, mouse, keyboard, microphones and more, each device can make problems. With an add-on tool and an ideal approach, you can get any device running.


In the device manager for order,


Connecting USB devices is not a complicated procedure. Normally, Windows automatically detects the device, installs the driver, and you can use the product. Good advice is expensive if that does not work. Simply disconnecting and reconnecting can help, but when a device is not detected for the first time, it often causes problems with the second connection. Especially smartphones and tablets, so mainly iPhone and Android smartphones are not always as easy to access as is desirable. In addition, there is the problem that Windows does not have its own onboard device to display all connected USB devices. Here you can download free tools to help keep track of the problems and fix them.


Replace faulty devices


Also, for printers, WLAN adapters, or other devices, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation. Some manufacturers recommend installing the driver before connecting the device for the first time. If you do not follow the given order, problems can occur quickly.


Search the Internet for information


Smartphones, especially the iPhone, often create difficulties when connected to a Windows PC via USB. The problems are mainly due to the fact that the iPhone's memory is either not displayed as a drive in Explorer or does not display content. But this is necessary, for example, to quickly and easily, especially without iTunes, to copy photos to the PC. Often the iPhone is connected, but the message on the iPhone, that it should trust the PC, is overlooked.


This helps remove and re-connect, and then the Confirm Allow on the iPhone / iPad when prompted to access this device for photos and videos. However, not all problem solutions are so simple, and the approach does not always help. Partially, it also helps to open the photo app on the smartphones, which also applies to the connection of Android smartphones.


But also this is not always helpful. For the iPhone and other smartphones, however, the same procedures apply as with other devices. In the following contributions we show the possibilities for this.


For all current Windows versions, even up to Windows XP and also in Windows 10, all hardware devices and their drivers are managed via the device manager. This is the fastest way to do this by entering devmgmt.msc from the Start menu or from the Home screen. Here you can see at a glance whether all devices have been correctly recognized. Faulty devices show Windows at the top or in the respective group with a warning sign. If you find drivers that are not recognized or faulty, you are already a good deal further. Here you see at a glance all existing devices and their drivers.


For iPhones and iPads, for example, the driver Apple Mobile Device USB Driver plays a very important role. Other devices use other drivers.


If a faulty driver is recognizable, two simple procedures help. First, you can use the context menu of the command to call Update Driver Software. In the wizard, you can then search for a new driver in the Internet using Automatic Search for Current Driver Software on the Internet. Many problems can be solved.


If the driver does not update the driver, remove the device from the PC, call the device manager with devmgmt.msc, and also remove the faulty driver by selecting the device and delete it with the [Delete] key. Confirm all messages and wait for Windows to remove the driver. Then reconnect the device to the device manager. If the device is still faulty, you must take other troubleshooting measures, including the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver. If the driver is not displayed, double-click the usbaapl (32-bit version) or usbaapl64 (64-bit version) in the directory C: \ Program Files \ Common Files \ Apple \ MobileDevice Support \ Drivers .


Also does not help uninstall iTunes and all Apple applications from the PC and remove the appropriate directories. Disconnect the iPhone / iPad from the PC and reinstall the latest version of iTunes. In the same way, repair other devices. Obtain the appropriate drivers and install them.


If you have connection problems with a USB device, it helps if you search for information in a search engine. If, for example, the Brother DCP L8450 does not run on your Windows 10 computer, look for Brother DCP L8450 problems USB Windows 10. This is how you can find specific information for the device and the exact type. Because you can assume that problems with USB devices are not specific in most cases, but other users have problems with the devices, and these problems may be solved. The information from the next mini-workshop will help.


3D printers and printing services

3D printers have arrived in the domestic living rooms, but the idea behind them is not new. What is revolutionary, however, is to “print” a 3D volume model designed on a PC as an ordinary document as a real object. However, you need a 3D printer, and it is an advantage to be familiar with 3D software. Good 3D software is available free, for example Blender. A 3D printer already costs less than 1000 euros. Conrad Electronic offers a 3D printer kit for 699 euros.


3D printer method Fused Deposition Modeling


In order to create a real three-dimensional object in a 3D printer, there are several methods, of which we briefly describe only the two mainly used in the home use.


3D printer method Stereolithography


The first and most commonly used method is Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). This method uses plastics for the final product, which are liquefied by the action of heat and thus melt into the desired form layer by layer (melt coating). This works in principle as in a hot glue gun in which a hot glue is liquefied by heat. In the printer, the hot-melt adhesive is a plastic wire, which can have different color and characteristics depending on the end product. In addition, the nozzles are much finer here and are guided precisely by precise mechanics. The mechanics are controlled by a special software which, for example, is free of charge for most of the offered kits as open source software.


17 Minutes 3D Printer Printing


The second method applies to 3D printers, which are used for both private and business applications. This is the principle of stereolithography already developed in 1980. An interesting example of this is the 3D printer Form1 developed by the US-based company Formlabs. With this principle, a liquid resin is used as the material, which cures at the exact point where a laser beam hits it.


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The resin is filled into a vessel at the bottom of the printer. After the data of the 3D volume object is sent to the printer and the printing process starts, the printhead plunges into the liquid resin. Immediately, the first layer of the part to be printed is bombarded with the laser beam, point by point, so that it hardens. Thereafter, the print head is raised by a few micrometers to immediately form the next layer by means of the laser beam. This is repeated until all the layers and thus the complete part have the desired shape. With this method, much finer structures are possible (25 microns per layer) than in the previously described melt-coating method.


For home use, 3D printers are still the exception and more for enthusiasts, but that could change soon. And at the latest, when the devices are steadily cheaper, similar to laser and inkjet printers. The diversity and the falling costs of the materials which can be used for printing also contribute to this. For example, there are already 3D printing processes that create 3D volume models made of metallic or ceramic materials on the PC. Thus, models or prototypes can be produced cost-effectively in a comparatively short time. However, such printers cost several tens of thousands of euros and are also not suitable for their desk at home because of their size and way of working.


But at least: For the hobby-capable 3D printers, there are also already different plastic materials. This also includes those which remain elastic and soft after cooling. For example, you could print a pair of extravagant shoes for the offered. It is also possible to produce 3D spare parts, such as a special sealing ring or an abnormal screw, which are no longer available or difficult to procure. This requires knowledge of the operation of a 3D program.


Even if you do not want to have a 3D printer, does not go blank. There are now a number of service providers that offer 3D printing on the Internet. To do this, you first upload the data from a 3D project to the service provider online and select the material and color of the object. Subsequently, the object information is checked and the costs for the part to be printed are determined from the expected material consumption and work. Small items such as earrings or finger rings cost around 10 euros. If you accept and pay the costs, you receive your virtual 3D volume model as a real object after a short time.


Nearly all 3D printing service providers also offer their own designs, such as jewelery, fantasy objects or objects of everyday use (cups, plates, vases), which are made available by other customers, in almost endless creations. Thus it is also possible without knowledge of the operation of 3D software, already for less than 10 euro rare objects to be produced by 3D printing. Our table on the following page shows a selection of 3D print service providers.


If you are not familiar with 3D software, you can access freely available 3D data from the Internet. This data can then also be uploaded to the service provider in order to produce a real product using 3D printing. An example of this is the design template of a cover for the smartphone Nokia Lumia 820. This could then be redesigned with own ideas, so that one is almost unique.


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3D printers are becoming cheaper


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Google Play Music increases upload limit to 50,000 songs

Good news for all friends of Google Play Music: The streaming service has significantly increased the number of songs that users can load from their private music collection into the cloud. Up to 20,000 songs have been uploaded free of charge to Play Music, now the upload limit is 50,000 tracks. With an average 3-minute sonication and an average file size of 3 MB, the whole 104 days of music and a music collection of 150 GB would be equivalent. This should be enough for hard-working collectors.


Own music on Google Play Music - that's how it works


The upload function of Google Play Music is free, only one account has to be created. A paid Google Play Music subscription is not required. So if you prefer to continue to a private music collection in the streaming age, you can still use the advantages of streaming free of charge.


On Google Play Music, you can upload your own songs and then stream them from anywhere in the browser through the Google Play Music website and mobile through the Android or iOS app. The upload works either via a web interface or the small Tool Music Manager, which is available for free download at Google.


It's a great experience for audiophile music lovers: on Google Play Music, you can not only upload music files in MP3 format, but also the formats AAC, WMA, FLAC, OGG, AAC and ALAC are supported. In the online archive, however, these are adapted to the MP3 bit rate or converted to MP3 files with 320 kbit / s. Accept MP3 files up to 300 MB in size.


Fujifilm X-E1 in the RAW test

Fujifilm uses the same 16 megapixel sensor as in the top model X-Pro 1 (1,600 euros) in the 350 g light, 3.9 cm flat, mirrorless system X-E1 (900 Euro): an “X-Trans” CMOS with APS-C format, which thanks to its quasi-irregular color filter structure manages without low-pass filter. There is no video function in either case. Compared to the X-Pro 1, Fujifilm saves on the X-E1 at the viewfinder, here a simple, electronic variant, and on the monitor (2.8 instead of 3 inches)


Image quality


The Fujifilm X-E1 deserves a big praise for its JPEG image quality, can not hold this good result however in the RAW test. In fact, the RAW resolution can only be increased appreciably at higher sensitivities, especially at ISO 800 and 1,600 (partly at 1,903 LP / BH).


Buying advice system cameras: How to find the right mirrorless


The non-linear interventions are even stronger in the raw data we developed than in the corresponding JPEGs (1.3 kurtosis). With the Fujifilm RAW converter, we were able to achieve slightly better results without topping the JPEG result of the camera in the basic setting.


Note: This is the RAW test of the Fujifilm X-E1, which focuses solely on the image quality of the mirrorless system camera in RAW mode (more about our test procedures and the new RAW test). For all technical details of the camera and a comprehensive review, including the evaluation of processing and operation, please read our JPEG test of the Fujifilm X-E1


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Braun Master II in the test

The Braunmaster II was equipped with a new look and the faster Ambarella A7L chipset compared to the previous model. The CMOS image sensor comes from Panasonic and offers a resolution of 16 megapixels. The Master II has an electronic image stabilizer that works quite neatly. Too many shocks can not happen, as the camera in the protective case has too much play.


Braun supplies a very large accessory package including many brackets. Curiosity: Those who want to mount the protective housing on a conventional action cam mount, must first grab the drill and expand the hole. The Master II shows its strength during operation: American menu, clear and logical navigation. The display is not easy to see in sunlight. Alternatively, the control also works via Wi-Fi and App - with the preview on the smartphone quite delays. It is very convenient to use the included remote control.


The Master II is full-HD with 50 or 60 full-color images. If you reduce the resolution to HD, the slow shutter also works with up to 120 pictures. The Braunmaster II also allows various color adjustments - the Vivid mode is very colorful. In normal mode, the camera tends to brownish tint. The control of the brightness works well, and when the light decreases, the noise is limited.


3D software: adult

In addition, you can now animate characters using bones or divide polygonal models into surfaces (subdivision surfaces). If you are working with complex polygon models, you should still have access to the Amapi 3D (version 5.15) – included in the scope of delivery. In addition, a physics engine is included that calculates forces that affect objects such as directional, torque, or damping.


The workspaces, such as scenes or rendering, each require a separate window, so the user has to switch over at a time, which is a bit disturbing the workflow.


Overall, the legacy from MetaCreations offers a good and low-cost entry into the world of 3D programs.


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Financial Software: Lexware accountant 2017 tested

The financial software Lexware Buchhalter 2017 testifies that it serves as a flexible solution for efficient bookkeeping in medium-sized companies. How efficient the accounting works, is above all a question of the software. The best solutions are those that are easy to use and grow with the company. This saves a later change.


Easy and logical operation


These flexible solutions include Lexware accountant 2017. Start-ups often start with a simple revenue surplus bill (EÜR). This is followed by a shift to accounting, employees are hired, the requirements are rising - with Lexware accountants this is no problem.


Verified and guaranteed data security


Cleverly, the software combines commercial precision with simple user guidance and the necessary expertise. As a result, even beginners are able to create monthly and annual financial statements without the assistance of others. If you have little or no experience, you can acquire the necessary craftsmanship as part of an interactive accounting course. In addition, an integrated compartment portal provides up-to-date control information.


View all facts and figures at any time


Lexware accountant is equipped with a very effective full-text search, which quickly leads to information or input areas. In accounting, most of the processes occur innumerable times in the same or at least similar form. Good accounting software uses such rationalization potential. The Lexware accountant can store recurring events as templates, which can be viewed from a simple selection menu.


Conclusion


Automatic bookings go one step further, which can be executed completely independently on specific dates. But even without the templates, business transactions are quickly booked: the easy-to-use booking mask is equipped with direct access to the account master.


Few keystrokes suffice to select the appropriate accounts. Transfers and debit notes are automatically recorded in the SEPA format via the integrated online banking system - including the XML interface. The GoB certification ensures quality, security and up-to-dateness, and that the principles of proper accounting are fully met.


Many self-employed and freelancers see accounting as an inevitable evil - initiated by capital providers and financial authorities. But that is only half the truth. First and foremost, accounting is used to control economic success. Good accounting software should therefore offer more than Bilanz & EÜR. The reporting system is divided into the Lexware accountant: in addition to the report center with the traditional, print-oriented evaluations, the graphic business cockpit exists.


The latter stands for fast information and provides, for example, current key figures on the balance sheet, sales, expenditure or liquidity. Tax-related evaluations such as sales tax filing, balance sheet or EUR sends Lexware account holders via ELSTER electronically to the tax office. For the exchange of data with the tax consultant, the DATEV interface is gun at foot.


Lexware account holder 2017 is professionally equipped and yet easy to use. Aids and automatic functions ensure fast and effective process processing. The numerous key figures and reports make it easier for company managers to control the company. The software can be tested free of charge and without obligation for four weeks. In addition, the upgrade solution can grow with increasing demands.


Samsung SSD 960 Pro Review: The M.2 flagship

The Samsung SSD 960 PRO.


The Samsung SSD 960 Pro hits the mark in terms of performance. The SSD with M.2 connector is also probably one of the best examples, why one should always prefer dedicated drivers from the manufacturer against preinstalled Windows drivers. Without the Samsung driver, it’s like running a 12-cylinder with 6 cylinders. If you turn off the Windows brake, a real fireworks performance unfolds.


Examples? With pleasure. The sequential write rates were determined with 422. With Samsung drivers, the 960 Pro reaches 2.156 MB / s. Even more striking the access times apart: 2.2 ms without and 0.018 ms with Samsung driver. Overall, the 960 Pro shows an extremely impressive performance. 4,684 points in the AS SSD, readers beyond 3 terabytes in the benchmark ATTO and a data transfer of more than 1.7 TB / s in the Praxistest speak a clear language. The Samsung 960 Pro is the new leader. The only drop of vermouth: the memory stick is more than handwarmed with well over 40 ° C.


Conclusion: Those who are looking for pure performance will find the Samsung 960 Pro. The transfer rates inspire, the access times are impeccable, and even the price is more than justified for this performance.


Nikon D600 in the test - SLR camera from Nikon

The 24 megapixels of the best Nikon camera with (approximately) 35 mm sensor provide higher resolution for the camera than for the Canon EOS-1D X, but still barely a picture is found in the video. A strong piece! The D600 has its own film mode and can only use the middle area of ​​the sensor in the APS-C format. Good when connecting real cinema optics that do not illuminate the large sensor. As with the competitors, an automatic sensitivity (ISO) ensures the right brightness during shooting. Unfortunately, in manual mode, only the exposure time can be changed, the aperture must be adjusted before shooting.


For easier exposure lock there is like Sony and Canon a lock button (AE lock) but here you can see their effect only when shooting, not already in advance. Since the autofocus is slow and noisy in the film mode, it is useful to set the sharpness by hand. However, every touch of the lens is also clearly visible on the soundtrack. A remedy is provided by an external microphone whose volume can be adjusted.


Function buttons to the left of the large and bright screen allow you to adjust the ISO setting or give the image a different color. This is a little habituation, but accelerates the work. The camera offers some creative programs that can be used not only for photos but also for video recordings: practically for users who are not yet familiar with the settings of SLRs.


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Faces automatically recognize the D600 but does not always focus on it. If you want to view your pictures on the TV, the best results will be achieved with the 25 fps setting, the other variants can lead to jerky motion playback.


The video recordings of the D600 were quite detailed, but in less light the white balance showed a somewhat unnatural reddish, in daylight reds were too intense. Light moiré effects (edge ​​flicker on horizontal lines) could be detected, otherwise the scenes were quite artifact-free.


The most favorable full-format camera from Nikon is also interesting for filmmakers. But because of the insufficient autofocus and the noises in the sound, it must also be equipped with extra accessories if the results are to be fun.


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The Sony Xperia Z (without mobile contract: approx. 650 Euro) impresses with its 5-inch full-HD display (12.7 cm diagonal), the high-speed radio LTE and a 13-megapixel camera Dust and water. Bluetooth and NFC are also on board as well as Miracast and MHL support.


Android apps on PC start with Chrome and ARChon Runtime

Want to start Android apps on your PC? This worked for a long time only on computers with the Google Android operating system and Chromebook Chromebooks. But even under Windows, Android apps are now running. In addition to various emulators, the search engine giant with Arc Welder has made an App Runtime available to launch Android apps on Google Chrome. However, Arc Welder is an early version that is not yet fully operational. It is intended to help developers test apps on the computer before transferring them to an Android device. For more information about the app and developer tools, visit the Chrome blog.


ARChon Runtime brings Android apps to Windows, OS X and Linux


In the Open Source area, however, there has been an alternative to Arc Welder for some time now. With the ARChon Runtime, the launch of Android apps on the desktop in Google Chrome (download) is possible. Version 38 or higher of the Google browser is required to install and use the runtime environment. Compatible is the ARChon Runtime with Windows, OS X and Linux.


Prepare Chrome to use Android apps


We explain step by step how to use Android apps on the PC


Play Android Apps for Chrome on your PC


Android apps are available as APK packages on the Google Play Store. In this form, they can not be used in the runtime environment. They must be unpacked and prepared from the APK file. The easiest way to prepare Android apps is to use a special app on the Android phone or tablet


Download and launch Android apps in Chrome


An important note: There are restrictions when selecting Android apps in Chrome. All programs that use special functions of a smartphone or tablet do not work, or only to a limited extent. These include access to GPS, motion sensors, or built-in cameras. For this reason, all photo or video apps with access to the phone camera do not work on the desktop. So far, there is no way to integrate a webcam connected to the computer into the converted apps.


After downloading a prepared Android app, unzip the zip archive. This is the Google Chrome readable app. The manifest.json file contains the description and the settings. In addition, you will see an HTML file for the display, an icon and the subdirectories with the app data.


To download and launch the Android app in the Chrome browser


Use the mouse to move the wiping movements on the screen of the mobile device and navigate in the app. The key combination [Ctrl + Esc] opens a possible option menu for the app


Note: In Windows 8.1, the key combination [Ctrl + Esc] does not work because this shortcut is reserved for Windows. It switches to the operating system's tiling interface to the Windows apps.


Medion Akoya E6422 (MD 99680): Windows 10 notebook with SSD

Medion Akoya E6422 (MD 99680): The new Aldi laptop!


The Medion Akoya E6422 (MD 99680) will be available from December 3, 2017 at Aldi Süd and from December 10, 2017 at Aldi Nord. For 499 euros, users get a nimble working device with SSD plus HDD hard drive, Windows 10 Home, 15.6 inch full HD display and numeric keypad. The price is attractive to the overall package. Processor and RAM as well as the flash memory invite you to work quickly under Windows and Office. Also everyday photo and video processing is feasible. Restrictions are only available for high-performance games or professional applications - where the new Aldi laptop reaches its limits.


Medion installed an Intel Core i3-6100U of the Skylake generation with two cores and a clock of 2.3 GHz in the Akoya E6422 (MD 99680). There is 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD for the operating system Windows 10 Home. Additional data can be stored on an internal, 1 TB hard drive. The dual core processor is enough for everyday tasks and provides enough performance when you want to see high-resolution videos or use Photoshop. On the 15.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, you can do the appropriate tasks.


Lesetipp: Windows 10 or Windows 7?


If you want to play current games with the integrated graphics solution Intel HD Graphics 520 of the Medion Akoya E6422 (MD 99680) smoothly with all the details. The laptop is just as useless as it is for high-performance software, for which you should better invest in a dedicated graphics card or more CPU cores and RAM.


Lesetipp: Buying a laptop - you must pay attention to this.


The Medion Akoya E6422 (MD 99680) offers enough power, the right peripherals and the right interfaces: DVD burner, card reader and webcam are on board as well as USB 3.0, Gigabit LAN, WLAN-AC and Bluetooth 4.0. Deductions exist as always for only security and office programs available as test versions. In addition, Medion provides a battery life of up to four hours. In reality, this should be two and a half to three hours. In any case, the laptop with 2.3 kilograms and dimensions of 380 x 25 x 260 millimeters is not exactly a very handy companion. The battery runtime is therefore negligible. We see the new Medion laptop because of its size rather than desktop replacement. And there he will do his job very well. Together with a three-year warranty, the notebook is a good bargain at the price of 499 euros.


Free Proxy: Security risk for free proxy servers

In search of ways to circumvent the Youtube-GEMA lock or to counter other geoblocking hurdles, many users use free proxy servers. These are computers on the Internet, which bundle all the online traffic of a user and, for example, route it across another country so that the corresponding restrictions are no longer effective and the user can see their desired content.

So-called free proxy lists are found online abhauf. The user simply copies one of the specified IP addresses into his browser settings or even the router and from then on he is anonymous. If an internet site uses the IP address of the user through normal paths, it usually gets the proxy server, not the user's: actually a nice service, and since it is often free, users rarely worry about it The issue of security and risks.


The IT expert Christian Haschek from Vienna made these thoughts and tested a number of 443 proxy servers. The deliberately selected number is also the number of the standard port for an HTTPS connection, which plays a decisive role in its proxy test. Haschek tested with a script whether the proxy servers allow HTTPS connections, whether they manipulate HTML or JavaScript code of a website, and whether they really obscure the user's IP.


Lesetipp: VPN clients in comparison


The result is sobering: Of the 443 servers, 244 were offline - so you have to count on free proxy servers frequently. 79 percent of the remaining 199 servers forced websites to switch from the secure HTTPS protocol including encryption to the uncertain HTTP method. This makes it theoretically possible for the providers to read entered data such as passwords in the plaintext. One in four proxy servers either modified the HTML code or JavaScript elements of a Web page. In addition to advertising, malware could also be distributed. In addition, no proxy server obscured the user's IP.


Lesetipp: Anonymous surfing - so you stay invisible


This is, of course, only a sample, but you must be careful when using a proxy server. If you have found an IP address, you can run it through an online program (proxy check) written by Haschek. This checks the server for security features and suspicious activities. If you want to be safe, we recommend using a VPN program like OkayFreedom VPN. The free use is limited to 1 GB per month. Alternatively, there are some Hotspot Shields that provide more free bandwidth.


SkyDrive: Microsoft donates new synchronization features

Microsoft has released updates to SkyDrive. On the one hand, the number of users has nearly doubled in the past six months and on the other hand there is an update for the cloud software. This update brings SkyDrive users a sensible and important innovation. From now on – as with the Dropbox – individual folders can be selected, which should be synchronized on individual devices via the Cloud service.


SkyDrive: new synchronization features


This allows complete file archives to be managed on a main computer or a NAS, while on a mobile phone, only the photos or the music should be kept up to date. The new SkyDrive apps are available for Windows PCs, Mac computers, and smartphones, such as Windows Phone, Android, and iOS tablets. For Windows Phone, Microsoft has also implemented performance improvements.


In addition, there are improvements to the SkyDrive software for Windows Phone users, as well as improved search and upload capabilities. Android users can now upload files from an SD card via SkyDrive to SkyDrive. Likewise, the SkyDrive version for the Google operating system now integrates the ability to rename files and folders.


On the official website you can find the blog entry on SkyDrive user numbers and the update. To illustrate the new SkyDrive features, the Windows 8 developer has released a video, which can be seen below. If you want to learn more about SkyDrive and other cloud solutions, check out our article with seven cloud services.


Steam Summer Sale 2017: The best deals of the day

Update June 30


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On the last day of the Steam Summersales, there are still numerous highlights: In addition to Saints Row IV (9.99 Euro), Fallout - New Vegas (6,79 Euro), Metro - Complete Edition (6,79 Euro) and Bioshock: Infinite 7,49 Euro), Tomb Raider (4,99 Euro) and Dark Souls (Triumph Raider) in the "Prepare to Die" tradition. The biggest game highlight, however, is The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. With a whopping 75 percent discount, the roll-up game is only available today for only 3.74 Euro.


In addition to the daily offerings, there are also today the flash offers of the Summersales. These come every eight hours with a discount of up to 85 percent.


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The Steam Summer Sale 2017 started on 19 June and offers numerous game discounts until the 30th of June. After the advertising on the website of the Paysafecard on-line payment service for the Summer Sale 2017, which confirmed the date, it is now confirmed that the discount sale will be from June 19th to June 30th. Last year, PaySafeCard confirmed the launch of such banner advertising.


Already on the first day, the games platform presented tempting offers, such as the Open World shooter Far Cry 3 for around 5 euros, the rolling game The Witcher 2 for 4 euros and the survival shooter DayZ for under 21 euros. These daily offers always change at 7 pm. In addition, eight hours of fast-paced games are drastically reduced. So it is worth checking out regularly to expand its game library.


In addition, the Steam community can regularly determine a game from two groups, which is also offered at discounted rates. On the last two days of the discount campaign, the Encore-Sale will also take place, in which the most popular bargains are once again offered.


Click here for the Steam Summer Sale 2017!


The rush for digital summer sales was so great that the page steampowered.com went down briefly. If you do not miss anything, you should bring some patience while you are browsing and, in spite of server overloads, keep the flash offers of Valve on a regular basis.


NAD Masters M15 HD2 / M25 in the test

NAD has two programs that have already been tested. Since December 2007 the AV-Vorstufe of the noble Masters-Serie passed two evolution stages. From the M15 came first the M15 HD and now the HD2. This development has been accompanied by profound changes, since the first edition has not yet followed the sensible modular design, which also ensures the future security of the larger NAD receivers.


Structure


Its main board extended horizontally across the entire housing width. From the thoroughly revised M15 HD, the pre-stages of the series can be extended by MDC modules. In addition to the powerful Audyssey MultEQ XT calibration software, HDMI 1.4a, including 3D loops, CEC device control and Audio Return Channel (ARC), was also an option for owners of the M15 HD in the form of the 1,000-euro-expensive retrofit module MDC MV15 is open. Now the solid preamp has six HDMI inputs and two outputs.


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The test pattern of 2007 still had to be satisfied despite the very good overall judgment because of its two HDMI connections ironically criticized criticism. Irony is forbidden today because the M15 has reached an almost biblical age in its fast-paced realm without losing any of its fascination.


Operation


Since no representative of the new series was available yet, NAD entered the game with a laterally upgraded M15 HD - Chapeau, which does not make the Masters so fast. In addition, the manufacturer completely waives scaling. NAD believes that this task is best done by the player. Analog video is digitized and output in native resolution via HDMI. At least, there are two additional listening zones and support for home appliance control via LAN socket.


Hearing test


With the optional docking station NAD IPD 2, the iPod can be integrated into the system. The logic of the old-fashioned OSD menus is cumbersome because the input is done with the right arrow and the OK and return buttons did not effect what one expects. This is quickly accustomed to after initial cursing and can then use the M15 HD2 almost during sleep.


This also applies to the cabling of the already tested M25 output stage, which can be easily achieved by means of additional large mirroring on terminals. The heavy-duty seven-channel bolide costs only 3.500 Euro more than 500 Euro more than in 2007 and not even half as much as its size and components can be expected.


The sound of the Dream team tore the audience just as much from the chairs as five years ago. Picture, spatiality and focus were superb, dynamism, attack and bass-punch awesome. To this came luminous sound colors. Two top masters for stereo and surround, which will surely remain for a long time.


Windows 7 receives extra-significant update with bug fixes

Windows 7 offers the patch KB3172605


On July 12th, the patch day in July brought Windows updates, which included security holes and improvements for the Microsoft programs. Another patch is now with an almost ten-day delay.


If you can not properly connect Bluetooth devices to your Intel chip-based PC or laptop, you get the patch KB3172605. The update comes for systems running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 (SP1).


The new Windows 7 patch fixes errors that were created in May by patch KB3133977. In addition to Bluetooth problems, it was also possible to activate Secure Boot in the UEFI (the BIOS successor Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) on Asus notebooks. Windows 7 then reported unauthorized changes to the system and refused to boot.


Users had to help themselves by switching to the "Other OS" setting for alternative operating systems instead of "Windows UEFI Mode" in the UEFI. Problems with Bluetooth could not be handled easily. As a workaround, Microsoft only calls to uninstall the update and wait for a patch - available since Thursday.


Windows 7 will only receive security patches and important bug fixes until 2019. Support for new features has already expired. If you want to continue working with your system or plan to sell it in the future, you should update to Windows 10.


Lesetipp: sell PC with Windows 10 - what look for


As a rule, a small plus can be achieved at the selling price as the new operating system looks more attractive to potential buyers. Users who stay with your computer will get better support for current hardware and software, as well as new features for the operating system.


Windows XP: Support end should revive PC sales numbers

The Windows XP changeover – especially in companies – worries starting 2017 for a turnaround for the global PC sales figures. This view is at least the market researcher of Gartner, who have published hope-making figures for the IT market. The sharp decline in computer sales figures, which has been observed every year since the boom in tablets, is slowing down from 9.5 to 2.9 percent this year. 2017 is expected to grow by around 2.5 percent.


As a reason for the initial weakening of the negative trend, the market researchers suspect the end of Windows XP and the change necessary for many users as well as companies to an alternative. Many private users and companies may prefer to create new devices instead of just updating the operating system. According to Ranjit Atwal, researcher at Gartner, the PC market is experiencing a revival in 2017 precisely for this reason.


Lesetipp: Windows 8 to blame for burglary of PC sales numbers


"The transition from Windows XP and the general upgrade cycle in companies will slow down the downtrend, especially in Western Europe." This year, we expect nearly 60 million new PC acquisitions on the market, "says Atwal. Further global acquisitions in the wake of the end of Windows XP support would ensure continued growth. At the same time, the tablet market continues to grow, according to Gartner, but weaker.


For operating systems, Gartner sees relative, more or less strong growth for the big representatives Google with Android, Microsoft with Windows and Apple with iOS or Mac OS, while a decline is to be expected under alternative systems. You will find detailed figures and developments in Gartner's press release on the PC and tablet market. You can read more about this in the linked messages on pc-magazin.de


HD stream and mobile devices

This is because the DLNA standard for media streaming is based on a complete file. On the other hand, the live stream comes from the orbit and is intended to be broadcast directly to the receiver.


Streaming to mobile devices


The streaming servers use a trick: some seconds of the TV program store it under a very specific filename. The receiving device retrieves this file. Previously, however, the client must tell the TV receiver which sender to receive and load into the buffer. This combination of a switch and a store command with the retrieval of a particular file is not clearly defined in the DLNA standard, so live TV streaming only works when the server and the client are matched to one another

HD Stream is a challenge


On mobile devices currently Kathrein, Panasonic and Samsung are streaming the live program with special apps. With Samsung TVs, however, you can only transfer the program that the TV is currently showing on your own screen.


HD Plus recordings stream


The HD recorders of the newest generation, on the other hand, have a second tuner, so they can - similar to the devices of Kathrein and Panasonic - show in the living room a different program than by streaming on the smartphone. The Samsung app is, however, only available for certain Android devices such as the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Tab models, but not for the iPhone.


Conclusion


When transferring via WLAN, for example, the transfer of HD content often fades. Partially, mobile devices are also incapable of image resolution.


When HD streaming of Kathrein devices, for example, the reception via iPhone or iPad is only crumpled - it is recommended to stream only SD stations and recordings. With Panasonic recorders and Samsung TVs, however, the HDTV retrieval after the test runs flawlessly flawlessly: they convert HD content before streaming to mobile devices to a lower resolution.


Another obstacle is the transmission of encrypted content. For example, HD-Plus programs in the Kathrein receiver UFS-925 can be recorded on the hard disk, but they can not be streamed via the network with the means of transport. The decryption works only on the device itself.


Exception: If Server and Client are HD-Plus devices, then this can also work - for example with HUMAX. However, an activated HD-Plus card must be inserted in the client device. That costs then 100 Euro reception fee per year for both devices, but allows to see HD-Plus broadcasts in different rooms. Live TV does not stream the iCord HD + however.


More and more devices also allow recording to network hard disks. A NAS (Network Attached Storage) usually has a media server on board, which can also access DLNA clients and mobile devices. Who saves his television recordings here, she always has the entire home network ready - even if the HDTV receiver is off or does not support streaming. In addition to current models from Topfield, Kathrein HDTV receivers are also capable of storing on a NAS.


The whole thing does not quite work out in the dream yet, but it is possible to report from own experience: The television over the network has something - above all on mobile devices and their apps, which simultaneously control the respective HDTV receiver. This means that not only domestic conflicts between KiKA and the sports show can be solved, but also a quite normal television can be particularly comfortable - in the feathers.


Wireless speakers

AirPlay


The easiest way to transfer music from an Apple device: Wi-Fi speakers with AirPlay feature are the ideal companion for iTunes, iPhone, iPad & Co.


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Lookeen Free - this is the alternative to Windows search - Lookeen: The alternative to Windows search - indexing / indexing

After the installation Lookeen takes time to tag the files on your hard disk (Lookeen falsely “index” instead of “index”). Depending on the size of the file, this takes between a few minutes and a few hours. The wage of waiting: An indexing database is created during indexing, which makes the search much faster.


Lookeen: The alternative to Windows Search - Indexing / Indexing


Easy2Sync for Outlook Download

With Easy2Sync for Outlook, you synchronize Outlook content between different computers. If, for example, you are using the PC in the office and your notebook on the road, you know the problem: The currently required e-mail is only available on the other computer. With Easy2Sync for Outlook, you create workaround. The software automatically synchronizes emails, contacts, tasks and appointments in Outlook between different computers: If you receive an e-mail on a PC, create a new contact, or add a new appointment to the calendar, Easy2Sync transfers all changes via your computer Network (LAN, WLAN) into the respective other Outlook. The software is also suitable for securing your e-mail data. Easy2Sync automatically detects existing data and transmits only the changes. Furthermore, Easy2Sync finds and deletes duplicate emails and contacts. Easy2Sync for Outlook works with Outlook versions 97 to 2007. Note: The freeware version only synchronizes the inbox and the sent objects.


Sigma 3.5-6.3 / 18-200 mm DC OS to Nikon D300

Sigma provides a much more enjoyable interpretation of the subject 18-200 mm, because here, except for the picture edges at the average focal length, everything is acceptable sharp. In addition, the affordable price despite the integrated image stabilizer – the most recommended Megazoom for the D300.


SIGMA 3.5-6.3 / 18-200 mm DC OS Asph. (Nikon D300)


Full-format SLR - Better quality

Full-format cameras with sensors in the classic 24 x 36-mm KB format offer above all more reserves in poor light conditions. In addition to professionals, many amateurs also appreciate this. Canon, Nikon and Sony already offer “entry-level models” by 2000 euros, like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II selected here. In addition, top models up to 7000 euros for the studio or for the reportage like the particularly fast Nikon D3s for 5000 euros Br>

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Image quality / sensor Compared to the sensors in the APS-C format, the KB sensors score 2.4 times the surface area. They also capture 2.4 times the amount of light and are therefore more sensitive - crucial for low-noise images in low light: the full-format sensor leaves room by pixel in the order of 6.4 μm with a 21-megapixel Canon EOS- 5D-Mark II and 8.5 μm in the 12-megapixel Nikon D3s. Nikon does not use a resolution camera, but instead uses a maximum pixel size that allows sensitivities up to ISO 102000. With ISO 12800 the results are still really good. But also a Canon EOS 5D Mark II holds with ISO 6400 noise and detail losses in a better ratio than APS-C cameras.


If you want to use the top picture quality of VF cameras, you have to adjust to follow-on costs with the lenses. The problem is the larger picture circle, which leads to larger, heavier and more expensive lenses. In addition, the selection is not only less, but if you want sharpness to the corners, you also have to do without many older designs.


Auto-focus phase detection AF is standard. While the EOS 5D Mark II is limited to 9 sensors as in the APS-C class, Nikon has 51 sensors, 15 of which are cross sensors, without the AF times becoming longer. Live view and HD video offer the most VF models. In our candidates, the Canon scores with full HD video 1920 x 1080 compared to the expensive D3s with 1280 x 720p HD video. If you want to change from contrast mode to live mode AF in live view mode, you have to live with both cameras with the lazy mirror flap and monitor blackout.


Operation Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon D3s are classic with the second display on the top of the case on the top of the case. The EOS 5D Mark II comes with a relatively few control buttons at the back, arranged around the handy control dial with central OK button. Thanks to the second black-and-white display underneath the main LCD monitor and the additional display on the top of the camera, the actual monitor image remains always clear. The D3s with the Nikon-typical many individual buttons and wheels also shows the most important setting in the second Screen on the camera. Quite different from the classic basic operation, the original Nikon menu structure requires familiarization, but is fast. The built-in built-in accessibility makes the camera larger, but offers extra controls for high-resolution capture.


The robust magnesium basic housing of EOS 5D Mark II and D3s are designed for hard use and are protected against dust and moisture. The professional soundness is reflected in the case weight: still moderate 900 g with the EOS 5D Mark II and almost 1.5 kg with the D3s. The 160 x 157 x 88 mm Nikon D3s with integrated Akkugriff exceeds the 152 x 114 x 75 mm large Canon EOS 5D Mark II especially in height. Canon has an optional access code.


Viewfinder / Monitor The viewfinder is one of the strengths of the VF-SLRs. EOS 5D Mark II and D3s shine with 0.7x effective magnification and show 98 or 100 percent of the image field. The basis for this are complex optical constructions with large glass prisms. A flash-out flash would make the cameras even bigger. If you want to see white balance and exposure before shooting, you must take a live view. The high-resolution LCD monitors with 3-inch diagonal and 307000 RGB pixels of both models offer the same service. They are not foldable and rotatable, but there is room for improvement.


SSDs around 200 euros: tests and current market overview

Are you looking for a current SSD market overview up to 200 euros? Then our comparison test with devices from 180 to 220 euros will help you. An SSD in the computer acts like a turbocharger in the car. And thanks to a dramatic price decline, the fast-paced flash drives now have enough storage space for more than just Windows.


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But only two of the SSDs in the test field turned out to be real racing machines in every situation. The largest bottle neck of current PCs and notebooks is usually the hard disk. Mechanical drives with rotating, magnetically coated discs inside are technically no longer suitable for the high-performance processors and graphics cards of the current generation. The alternative is long ago called Solid State Drive, SSD for short.


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These drives, which are equipped with flash memory, promise maximum speed, up to five times faster Windows boot times and a high impact strength. The biggest shortcoming of the fast storage drives so far, however, was their price, but for months now only one direction: down. Cheap 120 GB SSDs are currently available from 80 Euro. If you want to keep your data as well as your operating system and programs, you will quickly get into the wrong place.


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While desktop PC users can easily install a large, classic HDD as a mass storage device for documents, photos and videos, notebook owners have the look: for more than one mass storage is usually no space in their computers. Better, you grab here as there to an SSD around the 240 GB. These currently offer the best price-per-gigabyte ratio among the offered SSD sizes.


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They are already available for 150 euros. But there are also SSDs of the same capacity and seemingly similar power for 200 euros and more. Whether and for whom the extra charge can nevertheless be worthwhile, is clarified in the following. The latest SSDs from Intel, Kingston, OCZ, PNY, Samsung and TakeMS are available at prices ranging from 180 to 220 Euro for the race around the fastest drive.


The performance and quality of the used memory chips are crucial for an SSD. But how can we judge this as an end customer? It is possible to roughly infer the extent to which the manufacturers trust their products themselves from the granted warranty period and from the average operating time to a failure (MTBF, Mean Time Between Failures).


It is also worth taking a look at the Internet: manufacturers who take their products seriously offer support and firmware updates; in the case of providers who only sell their goods, they often have to deal with their own problems.


Before you order a new SSD for your notebook, you should determine the maximum possible height. While the width and depth of an SSD match the standard 2.5-inch drive standard, the height may vary: in Ultrabooks and most sub-notebooks with 13 and 14 inches, only SSDs with a height of seven millimeters fit

Standard notebooks, on the other hand, are clear with the usual drives with 9.5 millimeters in height. If you want to install the SSD in the desktop PC, you should ensure that the 2.5-inch SSD is an enclosed frame for the 3.5-inch hard drive shafts usually included. If necessary, you can buy these frames separately.


All SSD models in the test field have a modern SATA-III interface (SATA 6Gb / s). Even if you still have a PC or a notebook with a SATA II interface (SATA 3Gb / s), the SSDs can be used without problems there. The transmission rates with SATA II are, however, lower and can reach a maximum of 300 MB / s, but this is still significantly faster than a conventional HDD.


There is still the move to the new hard drive: The installation of a new drive is a good opportunity to reinstall the operating system. Anyone who is reluctant to re-boot all applications and Windows is also served: Some SSDs are equipped with a clone software such as Acronis True Image HD. If this is not the case, you can access Freeware.


On the enclosed DVD in our booklet you will find some benchmark tools, which we also use for our tests. This allows you to check the performance of your current hard drive. Tip: If you've chosen the right SSD, you'll find the best SSD tools here.


The perfect SSD does not yet exist, even if our test winner is very close to the ideal. Decisive is definitely the intended purpose. The Samsung SSD 840 Pro or the OCZ Vector is the best choice for users who need maximum performance. Because of the higher power consumption, they are not necessarily the first choice for notebook use. Here, a lightweight and low-noise SSD such as that of Intel is better. The fact that this is a bit slower does not play a role in mobile use.


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RansomFree: Free tool protects against blackmail Trojans

Ransomware accounts for up to 80 percent of all online threats in the United States.


Ransomware is ubiquitous: Locky, Petya, Goldeneye and Co. attack computers, encrypt data and release them after payment of a ransom. To date, effective protection has always been to keep an eye on surfing and opening mail attachments. But the expensive click on the wrong file or a prepared website can be done quickly and your own data is then unusable.


Now the security company Cybereason (English word play from "cyber" and "reason" - German: online reason) has published a tool called RansomFree. This promises a near-full protection against extortion trojans. The tool is free of charge and sets at the lowest common denominator of any Ransomware: the encrypting of files. The tool observes the system and detects unusual process activity and can stop you or alert the user.


The tool works on computers with Windows 7 to Windows 10 and the company promises to detect and stop Ransomware with up to 99 percent of meeting security. The tool uses Ransomware-typical behavioral patterns and deceptive technologies. It creates different folders with names that contain characters such as "!" Or "~". These characters are at the beginning in the ASCII table and would be the first encryption targets for Ransomware scanning.


Lesetipp: antivirus test 2017


If a process is created in these folders, RansomFree finds the source and isolates it, or locks it any access rights. The user then receives a message. This allows the user to delete the process or to continue its work.


Despite this promising workflow, you should continue to back up your data regularly and create backups of important files, folders, and hard drives. The tool is not a 100% protection against extortion trojans - but at least close. RansomFree is available at Cybereason as a free download.


Mobile Enterprise and security

However, these environments alone are not yet a security concept. This is the result of the “Mobile Enterprise Review” trend study conducted by Lünendonk’s market researchers, among others on behalf of Steria Mummert Consulting.


The topic of mobile enterprise introduces new additional requirements for IT security, data security and data protection. For here, many topics are grouped together which are viewed in isolation. In particular, the companies that have already developed a mobile enterprise strategy are more aware of the risks and prevent the use of risk-sensitive external apps.


Companies that have already developed a mobile enterprise strategy are more concerned with the risks. They use a greater degree of technological security measures, for example, against risky external apps, "says Wolfram Funk of Steria Mummert Consulting." However, this requires a very good coordination between departments, the IT organization and security officers Code>

Wireless speaker Bose SoundLink Air in test

In addition, Boses only has black SoundLink Air an analog mini-jack on the back. This also allows Android tablets and mobile phones to connect to the speaker. The integration of the box into the home network can also make technology lay people thanks to the excellent user guidance.


For a surcharge of 100 euros there is a battery. The SoundLink Air is operated directly from iTunes or via a music app. Alternatively, the remote control offers convenient control of volume, track selection and system status. The latter can be easily read from the LED display in the front.


Bose uses the waveguide speaker technology for the sound conversion. The sound quality of the two 6.5 cm wide broadband sounders is optimized by sound. The Bose system sounds well tuned and detailed in all pitches. Measured in the compact design, the AirPlay loudspeaker convinces with a dynamic and powerful sound.


Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga test: almost perfect

Flexible consumer notebook or high-quality business notebook? You do not have to ask yourself any more, because the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (20FX-0045GE) is both. The basis is a ThinkPad X1 carbon, whose robust and very hard-wearing carbon-fiber body and magnesium scales set in this ultrabook class. According to Lenovo, it even resists the strain of the MIL-STD-810G military load test.


Very high performance


Of course, the excellent display hinges, which make the ThinkPad X1 Yoga only convertible, have to be overcome. Thanks to it, the bright and very high-resolution 14-inch touch display (2.560 x 1.440 pixels) can be folded over two positions (tent, stand) by 360 degrees on the case floor. In this tablet mode, a mechanic sinks the excellent, illuminated and splash-proof keyboard by a few millimeters into the case. At the same time, all buttons, the very good glass touchpad and the trackpoint are locked for input.


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As a fourth input option, Lenovo provides an active and precise stylus (2.048 pressure sensitivity levels, 2 buttons). If you do not need it or have to charge it, insert the thin pin into a small opening in the convertible housing.


Conclusion


The SD card slot and the SIM card slot are also installed on the thin side of the housing. The USB 3.0, HDMI, micro-DisplayPort, LAN (via included adapter), a fingerprint reader, WLAN-ac and Bluetooth are all available as interfaces for you to expect from a Convertible Ultrabook for business and home users. We only missed USB 3.1 (Type C).


Additional Information: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga


The majority of the calculations is done by one of the most powerful mobile CPUs currently available: the dual-core Intel Core i7-6600U (up to 3.4 GHz) with integrated HD-520 graphics core for graphics calculations. To ensure that it is not slowed down, it has 8 GB DDR3 RAM and a 256 GByte-sized Samsung MZVPV256 connected to PCIe.


The results in the benchmarks are correspondingly as follows: In the 3DMark Cloud Gate, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga achieved very good 6,081 points and in the PCMark 8 also very good 2,514 points. In the special Cinebench R11.5 CPU test, the Intel Core i7-6600U was able to show what it is. With 3.49 CPU points, he gained the highest score in this benchmark.


More impressive was the performance of the NVE-SSD. In the HDTune Pro reading test, the Samsung SSD hunts an average of 2,014.4 MB / s through the line. Or in other words: an SL DVD in about two seconds. The mobility values, however, are not uniform. While the compact dimensions and the 1.4 kilograms of weight predestine the ThinkPad X1 yoga for mobile use, the run-time measurement is different. The 52-watt battery was held in the battery test of the PCMark 8 only 3:54 hours. For a high-mobility business notebook this price class little.


The extremely high-quality and thought-out Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (20FX-0045GE) is expensive, but worth every penny. Only the relatively short runtime prevents an even higher rating.


Video TechNite 7: Elyas M'Barek and Simon Verhoeven at Sky

Actor, director and screenwriter Simon Verhoeven


TechNite, Episode 7


For the 7th edition of the Webvideo show from the video editors, editor Andreas Stumptner and editor Antonia Laier will be on the pay TV channel Sky on actor Elyas M'Barek and the director Simon Verhoeven. It's also about the Philips projector PicoPix and the first film Blu-ray with DTS: X-Sound, which has arrived in the editorial office. You'll also get a view of the great camera drones test and the video highlight of the week for a very special performance.


Office 365 staff: release date announced for spring 2017

The Office 365 Personal release date will be released in the spring of 2017. Microsoft’s newly announced full office suite is aimed at single users who want to use Office alone, but on multiple platforms such as a PC, Mac or tablet and smartphone. The fee is 69 euros annually (RRP). This can also be paid on a monthly basis, Microsoft calls a fee of seven euros.


For the money you get the current full versions of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access and Publisher including ongoing updates. Added to this are 20 gigabytes of online storage space on OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) and 60 freemasons for calls with Skype. The buyer can use Office 365 staff not only on a PC or Mac, but also on the tablet or the smartphone at the same time. The software will be available from spring as well as online via office.com.


In addition, with the release of the new version, Microsoft is changing its name to Office 365 Home Premium. The premium falls away, Microsoft calls the package in Office 365 Home. Anyone who has previously used a subscription for this version will be able to switch easily with the release of Office 365 personnel, says Microsoft.


Thorsten Hübschen, Business Group Lead of the Microsoft Office Division: "Office 365 Personal is exactly the right package for those who want to use Office 365 on their own, but in many conversations with our customers Very diverse target groups for Office, so we now offer the right office for each of these target groups. "


In the following, we have listed the differences between the different Office variants.


Office 365 Home: Customers can install Office on five PCs or Macs plus on five tablets. The package contains 20GB OneDrive memory for each user (up to a maximum of five). Office 365 Personal: Customers can set up Office on a PC or Mac plus on a tablet. This package contains 20 GB OneDrive memory for one user. Office 365 University: This office can be installed on two PCs or Macs or tablets. This package also contains 20 GB OneDrive memory for a user.


The five best flat screens in the test

Starting at around € 190, you’ll get a decent display for your computer measuring 23 inches in diagonal. From this size, you can read fonts well, but this is displayed at the usual full-HD resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels large enough.


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Of course, in our test, the picture quality plays the most important role. Good contrasts, crisp colors, short response times and stable viewing angles are the decisive factors here. The particularly favorable and fast response, but hardly angle-stable and little color-sensitive TN panels can not be found in any of the test participants. Instead, the manufacturers rely on the superior VA or IPS panels. Their former weakness, long reaction times, they have now under control.


Place 1: Dell UltraSharp U2412M (test: 89 points)


Guide: The TV as a PC monitor


Place 2: EIZO Foris FS2331 (test: 88 points)


The fact that it is worth to spend 200 euros and more even in times of 100 euro displays is quickly determined by comparing the quality of the devices. With low-cost displays, standstill is anything but a matter of course, but with our test participants the rule. In addition, the height adjustability, which counteracts neck pain and is almost always present. Other features, such as built-in speakers, USB hubs, VESA brackets, or LED backlighting, are model dependent.


Rank 3: Asus PA238Q (test: 88 points)


Review: Dell UltraSharp U2412M


The Dell UltraSharp U2412M measures 24 inches in the diagonal and is resolved with 1920 * 1200 pixels in 16: 10 format. You can adjust it in height, tilt it and also swing thanks to the rotating foot. There is also a pivot function that allows the display to rotate 90 °.


With DVI, DisplayPort and VGA the Dell is almost completely equipped - HDMI mis indication. At the picture quality there is nothing to criticize thanks to the IPS panel and LED background lighting. The illumination is uniform.


Test report: EIZO Foris FS2331


With the 23-inch Foris FS2331, display specialist EIZO provides a high-quality display based on a PVA panel. It offers excellent picture quality and is suitable for PC display and TV replacement thanks to integrated loudspeakers, two HDMI connections and the included remote control as a PC display and TV replacement

As the only device in the test, the Eizo is missing the height adjustment and the swiveling foot. If these functions are important, the display must be connected to a support arm from the accessory store using the VESA-compliant mount.


Test report: Asus PA238Q


The 23-inch Asus PA238Q offers particularly extensive adjustment possibilities. For example, you can set the color temperature to different Kelvin values ​​and adjust the Overdrive function called "TraceFree" in six different levels. Thanks to its integrated picture-in-picture function, Asus displays images from up to two sources at the same time - useful to keep a second PC in view or to watch a football match.

Despite its IPS panel (1,920 x 1080 pixels), the Asus PA238Q achieves a good response time of an average of 20.2 ms. It is also suitable for occasional players and movie fans. The image quality is good, the brightness distribution is the best in the test field.


Rank 4: Dell UltraSharp U2312HM (test: 87 points)


Review: Dell UltraSharp U2312HM


The image is bright and contrast-rich, but the illumination is much more uneven than in the Asus display, for example. The response time is 22.6 ms. An HDMI input is missing, DVI, DisplayPort and VGA are present.


Place 5: Samsung SyncMaster S24A650D (test: 86 points)


Loudspeaker, Dell has no integrated. The so-called "Dell Soundbar" is available as an accessory. It provides 2 * 5W, is attached to the bottom edge of the display and costs about 36 euros.


The Samsung SyncMaster S24A650D is recommended with its height-adjustable base, its matt black and therefore non-reflective housing and its especially contrast-rich display for use in the office. Because of the slow response time of 27.4 ms, it is less suitable for players.


Thanks to LED background lighting, the power consumption drops to just under 32 W. It is further reduced by means of motion and brightness sensors, which automatically dimming or switching off the device. HDMI input and loudspeakers are missing the approximately 255 Euro expensive Samsung display. In addition, it is the only device in the test to miss any USB ports.


Conclusion


The Dell UltraSharp U2412M is the perfect all-rounder for office and home, which does a lot of things right and does not cause any significant weaknesses. A touch more affordable is the more flexible Asus display, which lends itself with the picture-in-picture function. The Dell UltraSharp U2312HM is a decent device and our price. The slightly higher price of the EIZO display is relative to its image quality and its suitability as a replacement for a TV set. The Samsung display drops slightly, but knows the low power consumption and its absolute office-suitability on its side.


Plant Facebook Advertising in Whatsapp?

The Messenger Whatsapp may be before the introduction of a free model with advertising. Within the framework of the Internet Co-ordination DLD in Munich, Facebook-Manager David Marcus presented ideas about financing models in Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger.


After Facebook's whatsapp takeover, speculation about the future direction of the Messenger app came up. According to the social network, no user data of the two services have yet been combined. With this, Facebook is committed to the promise that Whatsapp can still work independently. Also with the Facebook Messenger Whatsapp is not to be linked. However, one could integrate advertising models from the Messenger after a test phase in Whatsapp, according to Marcus.


However, instead of a traditional advertising financing, Facebook makes other considerations. In the space stands Whatsapp to offer companies as a communication tool to get in contact with their customers. As well as the placement of sponsored content, this model is to be tested at the Facebook Messenger.


Currently, users can use Whatsapp free of charge for one year before switching to an Abomodell. Whatsapp owners who purchased the app during the previous payment model will get a free-of-charge use of the messenger for a lifetime.