Effective tips on protecting your social media account

Social media is one of the most important and easiest ways of remaining connected with the rest of the world. About a decade ago when social media first came into existence, people never thought that the realm will grow so large, so fast.

It is crucial to protect your social media accounts against cyber attacks.

Social media today: threats and vulnerabilities 

Now, more than decade later, things have changed considerably, there are multiple social media channels and instead of just connecting with people, these platforms are being used for business purposes as well. A large portion of the people has multiple social media accounts. If you are also one of them, then this piece will prove to be rather enlightening and helpful. It is because, along with the fast expansion of social media, threats and vulnerabilities have grown too.

The general practice and consequence

Most people tend to share and keep a lot of personal information in their social media accounts including photos, birthdays, anniversaries, other important dates, information about loved ones and such. If not protected, people with ill-intention can easily access such information and use them to harm you and others. You can be the victim of online scams, identity theft and unbearable emotional trauma. So, it is better to know and apply certain methods to keep your social media accounts safe.

The tips that will help are:

Discarding apps you don’t use

Checking your social media accounts will show if there are third party applications accessing your special data. If you find such apps, then discarding the unused or hardly used ones will be the smart thing to do.

Being careful about befriending someone online

Yes, social media is all about meeting new people and making friends, but accepting anyone as friend increases your vulnerability manifolds.

Sharing is not always beneficial

Sharing information online is not always beneficial. So, checking your privacy setting and not sharing important and sensitive information online is the best thing.

Using strong password is required

Your password is one of the best and strongest defenses against the ill-intended people. So, it should be a strong one. The best option is a long password, with upper and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.

Multifactor authentication procedure

Apart from the usual security measures, having multifactor authentication will increase the safety factor of your social media platform considerably.

To have access to these additional security measures and implement them, you will need broadband plans and connection. At V4 Telecom, we provide an array of unlimited broadband plans for both mobile and home connections. Choose one today and ensure safety for your social media accounts.

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A few helpful apps for efficient and hassle free travelling

Traveling, for business or pleasure, is part of life. The biggest challenge during these travels is making the best use of time and money. The need to cram most of the activities, sightseeing, enjoyment and work (for business trips) within the limited period of time you have, will require efficiency and for that, you need to take the help of apps.

Apps to make your traveling convenient and pleasurable

Yes, there are thousands of apps to help you experience efficient and hassle free traveling and knowing about them will make your future trips better than you imagined.

GasBuddy

One of the best app options which will save both time and money by providing up-to-date gas prices. With the help of crowdsource technology, this app will direct you to the nearest gas station and show the gas stations with the lowest gas price. It is free for both iOS and Android.

Uber

With its availability in 66 countries and 507 cities, this app will put a stop to your transportation worries. You won’t have to depend on public transport system or local taxi service. Uber will provide access to efficient transportation with safe cashless transactions. The app is free for both iOs and Android, but the rides are not.

TripList

Packing for a trip is a nightmare for most people, as forgetting something important always happens. If you are terrible packer, then TripList is the app you need. Here you can create packing lists for trips which can be saved for the future. Moreover, you can plan tasks and set reminders to complete them as well. The app is free for both iOS and Android, though only the basic version.

WifiMapper

This app, that is free for both iOS and Android, will help you find free Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere in the world. It has access to a database of about 500 million Wi-Fi networks which ensures that you can find one. Additionally, the app provides information on the venue and the history of the strength of that particular connection. If you are worried about surfing internet on public Wi-Fi, then using VPN or Virtual Private Network will be the smartest thing to do.

MyTSA

This app, for both iOS and Android, is from the Transportation Safety Administration which provides you round the clock access to air travel information. Here you can find info like restricted items, real-time waiting status at security checkpoints and such at any airport. There is the TSA Precheck program which will let you speed through the security check process.

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Keep track of your fitness with any of these 5 apps

Keeping fit has become one of the most crucial requirements of this age. Amongst the stress of job and life, pollution, disrupted routine, availability and dependence of fast food and such, maintaining a healthy life and body is becoming tougher by the day.

Here are some of the best fitness apps to try this week.

The present scenario as it is

So, it is quite understandable that motivation is required and nothing can be better motivation than your progress towards better health and body. To that end, fitness apps are really helpful. There are thousands of health and fitness apps available and you are free to choose any of them depending on your specific requirements. Having guidance regarding some of the apps will help to make the right choice.

The list of apps

Without further ado, here is the list containing the names of 5 of the best and most widely used fitness apps.

MyFitnessPal

This is a free app which keeps a tab on your everyday calorie consumption and expenditure. Being compatible with most fitness trackers, it can keep track of the calorie you burn by accessing the data from the tracker.

Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout

It will provide you the perfect chance to accommodate some exercise in a busy routine and is perfect for busy travelers, people with tight schedule and such. Unlike other such apps, this one comes with the option where you can adjust the level of difficulty according to your fitness level. If you have more time in hand, then there are longer workout sessions in this app as well.

Music workout apps

Instead of just keeping track of calorie and getting guidance from a coach, people love to be motivated by music. Hence, there are music workout apps like Spotify and RockMyRun. The former one allows you to find songs that are perfectly matched with your workout tempo. The latter one allows the music to play faster or slower depending on your real time cadence changes.

Strava

This app is used for running and cycling where you can compete with all others signed up to use it by getting statistics about their workouts.

Charity Miles

This app provides another kind of motivation where for the miles you run or cycle or the hours you exercise, donations are made to help the people in need. Before starting the workout session, you need to select an Australian charity and the donation will reach them.

Assistance we are offering

To gather more information on them and to download the apps, you will need reliable and robust broadband internet connection. At V4 Telecom we provide an array of limited and unlimited broadband plans to choose from.

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Apple loses crown in the tablet market – Samsung takes over

It seems Apple is experiencing a tumultuous time in 2017. After gaining the crown in wearable technology market, the tech giant has lost it’s crown in the tablet PC market.

Apple’s iPad loses the Numero Uno spot to Samsung’s Tablet PC after the first quarter of 2017

The crown changes head

Yes, Apple is no longer the world leader in the tablet market, rival South Korean tech giant Samsung has taken over the position. It seems the sale of iPad is experiencing a free fall. After regaining the numero uno spot in the smartphone market in the first quarter of 2017, the recently gained number one position has brought good news for Samsung.

Some statistics to clear the picture

Over the last few years, the coveted “number one” position was of Apple’s due to its signature tablet PC, iPad. But this year, due to the increased market share of 26.5%, Samsung overtook Apple and its 21.7% share of the market. This outcome however is not very surprising, because iPad is experiencing a consistent fall for some time and it can get worse in the coming months.

The other areas of competition

This victory fuels Samsung’s attempt to surpass Intel by the end of the second quarter of 2017 in the chip market. As the leader of the market since 1993, Apple is quite secure currently, but not taking Samsung and its advancements seriously can turn out to be a big mistake. Since uniting with Qualcomm, Samsung has successfully established itself in the chip market.

Speculations and anticipations

At present, it is to be seen whether the new iPad anticipated to be released during Worldwide Developers Conference 2017 can change this scenario or not. More information can be gained from Apple’s Australian website.

Continued connection with the internet

To access the information and remaining connected with the regular updates, you will need reliable, robust, affordable and high-speed broadband internet connection. At V4 Telecom, we have been providing such services for a long time. You can choose from our array of limited and unlimited broadband plans, to remain connected with the world. Our Broadband Internet Plans will power your tablet PC whether it is Apple or Samsung ensuring your continued connection with the rest of the world.

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The first Wonder Woman movie is going to be a beacon of hope for DC

Are you a DC fan? Have you been waiting for the upcoming offering from DC with fingers crossed? If the answer to these questions is “yes” and you do not want anyone to mess with the image of Wonder Woman, then there is good news.

Wonder Woman finally coming to big screen on 1st June. Get ready for the ride.

The occasion for the revelation

Before the official release, the Wonder Woman movie has been screened for a small number of privileged film writers. Since watching the movie, these people have been posting their reactions in Twitter. Of course they are not allowed to reveal the storyline or any crucial detail, but they are free to post their opinions in the social media platform.

It is good news

Reading up to this, if you are cross your remaining fingers and your heart has started to beat a little faster, then it’s time to brace yourself for the news. These various reactions have proved beyond any doubt that, Wonder Woman the film is going to be different from other disastrous DC ventures in the recent past. Yes, the critics and reviewers have hailed this movie as the beacon of hope for DC.

Tweets of appreciation and praise

The Tweets prove it pretty clearly that both the movie and Gal Gadot, the actress playing the role of Wonder Woman have been able to impress these writers. Some of the writers were fast to post their reactions, but the others took their time, but the result has been quite unanimous. The movie is nicely done and it justifies Wonder Woman’s outing on the big screen. Some of the writers have been relived to find out that the movie is on the right track and is making justice to the character. The others are ecstatic to find that this movie is breaking DC’s streak of disasters quite effectively.

The Wonder Woman has arrived

Tweets posted by film writers have also revealed that, no one could have been a better Wonder Woman than Gal Gadot and her chemistry with her co-star Chris Pine has been wonderful. Yes, there are flaws, and the movie is not perfect, but it indeed is a fresh breeze in DC’s stable.

Get into the excitement

Now, before the movie is released in Australia and you go to the movie theatre to cheer Gal as Wonder Woman, keeping an eye on the news and developments will be required. For that, you will need reliable broadband internet connection. We at V4 Telecom have been providing an array of unlimited broadband plans to choose from. So, select a plan today and learn more about Wonder Woman.

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Production of the 10.5 inch iPad Pro is being increased by Apple

Speculations regarding the rumored 10.5 inch iPad Pro are doing the rounds of the market since long. Recently, a few sources with the Taiwanese supply chain have added to the anticipation by claiming that Apple is increasing the production of said item. This news has boosted the possibility of the launch of item in upcoming months.

Apple is working overtime to flourish the market with the new sized iPad in upcoming months.

Numbers and statistics

Another source DigiTimes has reported that, the shipments of this particular iPad are expected to reach 600,000 units from the current number of 500,000 units by July. The total amount of shipments is all set to reach 5 million units this year, according to the experts. From previous reports, it was derived that the new-size tablet has gone to production, albeit in a limited amount in March 2017 but it was unclear when the product will be officially launched. Rumor mills were rife with the speculations of a launch date set in early April of 2017, but that has proved to be untrue.

Opinions and anticipations

Noted KGI security analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had mentioned though, that there is a high possibility of the tablet being launched during the Worldwide Developers Conference held in June. This claim had been made based on the timing of the boost in production.

The little cloud of doubt

According to the rumors, the 10.5 inch iPad Pro will have similar form like the 9.7 inch model. The larger display will be the result of narrower bezels. Analysts are of the opinion that, the tech giant is hoping to reclaim its position in the tablet market by introducing this product. The steady decline of iPad sales in the last 13 consecutive quarters point towards this, because over this period the consumers using iPads have shown little to no inclination to upgrade their devices.

Will it be a surprise within a surprise?

Amongst all these speculations and anticipations, another set of rumors are rife in the market which suggests that, Apple will probably wait until October 2017 to introduce the new iPad Pro. The reason behind this decision is supposedly, keeping the design of iPhone 8 (rumored to be announced in September following tradition) a surprise.

Your preparation for the iPad Pro

Once the product is launched, it will reach Australia within a little time and you will be able to enjoy a brand new offering from the stable of Apple. To keep up with the news, and to power your new iPad Pro, you will need broadband internet connection. We at V4 Telecom provide some of the best broadband plans to choose from. So, choose one today and prepare properly for your 10.5 inch iPad Pro.

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Apple has surpassed FitBit in wearable genre

New research has revealed that Apple has gained another feather on its already highly adorned crown. According to the research, the tech giant has surpassed FitBit as the largest wearables vendor.

Apple is ahead of the competition in the wearable segment.

The data supporting the report

The data acquired from Strategy Analytics suggest that, Apple has dominated the wearable’s market shipped in the first quarter of 2017 by covering more than 16% of the staggering total number of 22 million units. This feat has helped the company to overtake the previous occupant of the Numero-Uno spot, FitBit.

Some statistics from the report

The report also highlights the fact that, FitBit is in a fix as it now needs to fight Apple and that also after suffering loss, declining in areas like shipment, revenue, pricing and profit. Additionally, the global wearable market has reached 22 million units in the first quarter of 2017 in comparison to the 18.2 million units in the first quarter of 2016 and it is 21% more than the previous year. This spike in the number of wearables is due to the strong and growing demand for newer Smartwatch models in Western Europe, North America and Asia.

Comparing two years

During the first quarter of 2017 (first three months of the year), Apple has shipped 3.5 million wearables worldwide which is 59% more in comparison to the 2.2 million units shipped in the first quarter of 2016.

The reason behind this development

According to the data from Strategy Analytics, the Apple Watch Series 2 is selling pretty well in US, UK, Australia and other places due to its stylish look, dedicated marketing strategy and better retail presence than before.

The situation for FitBit

In comparison to that, FitBit seems to be struggling. In the first quarter of 2017, the company has shipped only 2.9 million units of wearables worldwide which is quite disheartening against the dazzling 4.5 million units shipped in the first quarter of 2016. From the data and facts it is quite clear that, FitBit has lost its leadership in this market.

The reason behind this

Experts are of the opinion that, reducing demand of the fitnessbands from the company along with its late entry in the Smartwatch market are the reasons behind this result. Currently, the company’s profit, revenue, shipment and pricing are also declining fast. If the company wants to regain its position, then their work is cut out for them.

How we can help?

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Gift your mother memories to smile about this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just round the corner. Have you thought about a gift for your mother (not just your biological mother, but anyone you want to shower with appreciation, love and respect)? Whether the answer is “yes” or “no”, now you have something perfect to gift.

To celebrate the occasion of Mother’s Day (14th May, as it always been), Google has introduced a special Mother’s Day Photos app.

The thoughtful offering by Google

To celebrate the occasion of Mother’s Day (14^th May, as it always been), Google has introduced a special Mother’s Day Photos app. The application is available both on iOS and Android. You just need to sync your photos for the facial recognition process after which a movie will be produced which will be around 45 seconds long.

You need photos and a lot of them

It will also be interesting to remember that, as the movie will be based on photos, there should be enough photos in your account to choose from and use. So, if you think that you don’t have enough, then it is time to use the camera on your phone or a more advanced version and gather as many photos as possible before the day arrives.

There will be music of course

To make things more interesting and beautiful, a heartwarming music track will be added to the movie which will complement the photos perfectly. If you have seen the friendship anniversary video Facebook creates, then you have a clear idea about the video to be made.

A little on the making of this movie 

After capturing the moments, you will need to sync them with Google Photos and then the movie will be made. The whole process will be fueled by the internet and for that, a reliable and high-speed internet is the best choice. Hence, you will need either mobile broadband or home broadband connection from a reputed company.

What we can offer

We at V4 Telecom have been providing reliable and robust broadband internet for a long time and can help you in this situation. We have an array of unlimited broadband plans both for mobile and home to choose from. Make the choice today and enjoy preparing for the upcoming Mother’s Day. To find out more about our broadband plans, visit our website today and choose the one that seems most suitable.

Remember the most important thing

If you have planned for something expensive, a dinner our and movie, breakfast in the bed, a day full of fun things your mother loves, then go forward with them, and this video will set the perfect mood for the day. Your mother will love every moment of this sunny and bright Australian day, but your thought and the uniqueness of the Mother’s Day video will be the best gift for her.

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