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Sony Xperia XA1 Hands on Pics

Sony Xperia XA1, Sony’s bet in mid-range smartphone segment is powered by MediaTek Helio P20 Octa Core 64bit processor with 3 GB RAM and has edge-to-edge HD (720p) 5” screen display.

It has 8MP front camera with 1/4″ Exmor R mobile image sensor and 23MP back camera with  1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile image sensor, Hybrid Autofocus,  Low-light photo: ISO6400 and 24mm wide-angle F2.0 lens along with 8MP front camera.

Sony Xperia XA1 Hands on

Check out the Xperia XA1 hands on pics below in black color. Check out full Xperia XA1 specifications here.

Xperia XA1 is expected to be cost somewhere around $300. We will keep you updated once it is out in the market for sale. At the same price segement there are many competitors available in the market from Motorola, Xiaomi, etc. with Snapdragon processors, are you willing to buy Xperia XA1? Let us know, drop your comments below.

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Sony TrackID 4.6.B.0.8 app update rolling – UI tweaks & Bugs Fixed

Sony TrackID app got a stable release today in the form of 4.6.B.0.8 version over the beta 4.6.B.0.7 version. Stable app release follows the same changelog of previous beta update along with some more bugs fixing.

Sony TrackID 4.6.B.0.8 app update brings better memory handling and performance improvements along with some minor UI tweaks and bugs fixing. It is now possible to preview tracks from Album view.

Sony TrackID app

Download Sony TrackID app, 4.6.B.0.8 verison from the Play Store.

Download the TrackID 4.6.B.0.8 apk directly, if you haven’t got the update yet.

Check out latest Sony Xperia app updates here.

Facing any issues with the app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Hands on Pics

Sony’s latest flagship Xperia XZ Premium is creating buzz with it its 5.5” 4K HDR Display, the first of its kind with 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution and 807 ppi. It features new 19MP Motion Eye Camera with 1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile memory stacked sensor along with Predictive Hybrid Autofocus and 960 fps Super slow motion videos capability and 4K Recording video shooting.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium is launched with latest Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB UFS internal memory storage on both variants of handset (single SIM – Sony G8141 and Dual SIM – Sony G8142) with microSDXC support (up to 256GB).

Xperia XZ Premium Hands on

Check out Xperia XZ Premium hands on pics below in Luminous Chrome color.

Xperia XZ Premium will be soon available for sale globally in late April 2017. Check out full specifications of Xperia XZ Premium here.

Image Source: Mobile-Review

Nexus 6P Android 7.1.1 N4F26T March’s Security Update rolling

Android 7.1.1 March’s Security Update is live now for Pixel and Nexus devices for the time being. Google has already posted the factory images and full OTA images for Pixel, Pixel XL (NOF27B, NOF27C Rogers Only), Pixel C (N4F26T), Nexus 6P (N4F26T, NUF26N Verizon Only), Nexus 6 (N6F26U), Nexus 5X (N4F26T) and Nexus 9 (N4F26T).

The Nexus 6P got Android 7.1.1 NUF26N for Verizon carrier, and N4F26T build for rest users and is available for download for manual update.

Nexus 6P Android 7.1.1 March Security Update

To update your Nexus 6P on latest Android 7.1.1 N4F26T build, check the OTA update notification if you have got or go to “settings > about phone > system update > check for new update“. If you haven’t got the N4F26T update notification then you can manually update your Nexus 6P.

Nexus 6P N4F26T Factory Image

Installing the factory image on your Nexus 6P will erase all data on your device. How to flash factory image on Nexus 6P, tutorial here.

Download angler-n4f26t-factory-50ddc702.zip

Nexus 6P NUF26N Factory Image (For Verizon)

Download angler-nuf26n-factory-4612cdec.zip

Nexus 6P N4F26T Full OTA Image

How to flash OTA zip file on Nexus 6P, tutorial here.

Download angler-ota-n4f26t-9675b78e.zip

Nexus 6P NUF26N Full OTA Image (For Verizon)

Download angler-ota-nuf26n-50c44f30.zip

If you have already updated your Nexus 6P, let us know how it is treating you. Drop your comments below.

Source – Google

OnePlus 5 Wallpaper Leaked in Full HD 1080 × 1920 resolution

Rumours around new upcoming OnePlus smartphone have already started coming and just now serial leakster @evleaks dropped OnePlus (5)* (may be) Wallpaper on Twitter.

Usual OnePlus themed “Never Settle” wallpaper in midnight black color in 1080 × 1920 resolution was posted online with no specifications or other details. Wallpaper resolution might be an indication that the upcoming OnePlus (5)* might feature 1080p full HD display.

OnePlus 5 Wallpaper

Check out the OnePlus (5)* Wallpaper posted by @evleaks with text “You know what this means, don’t you?“, leaving tech enthusiasts around the world to make speculations.

Download

Check out the tweet posted by @evleaks

*For the time being there is no confirmation whether this wallpaper belongs to OnePlus 5 or another OnePlus device in making. We will keep you updated.

Are you excited? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – @evleaks

Sony launches official Xperia KONG Skull Island Theme

Sony has launched an Official KONG: Skull Island theme for Sony XPERIA devices today. Kong: Skull Insland is an upcoming Hollywood film which is a reboot of the King Kong franchise, scheduled to be released this week in USA.

Xperia KONG Skull Island Theme requires minium Android 5.0 Lollipop on your device to install the theme. It is beautifully themed in black-orange color.

Xperia KONG Skull Island Theme

Download Xperia KONG Skull Island theme from the Play Store.

Check out more Sony Xperia Themes from here.

Like the theme, let us know. Drop your comments below

Sony Xperia Touch Hands on Pics

Sony launched a fabulous projector at MWC 2107 i.e. Xperia Touch, unlike traditional projector it has ability to turn a flat surface into an interactive screen. You can watch video content on screen as large as 80″, view your notes, etc.

Xperia Touch doesn’t display only images on surface, it also respons to your touch with latest Sony intelligence technology. “Xperia Touch combines infrared light array with 60fps camera capture to turn a flat surface in your home into a 23-inch touchscreen“.

Sony Xperia Touch

Xperia Touch has proximity sensing, it automatically turns on when it senses your approach. It has got a premium look with full metal body. It includes “Sony’s unique SXRD short throw projection unit and strategically-placed two-way stereo speakers for rich sound“.

Check out Xperia Touch Hands on Pics below.

Sony Xperia Touch Specifications

Like the new smart product from Sony, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Image Source: Mobile-Review & Sony Mobile

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Hands On Pics

Xperia XA1 Ultra, Sony’s new smartphone for selfie lovers with 16MP front camera with 1/2.6″ Exmor R for mobile for mobile image sensor, 23mm wide-angle lens F2.0 and OIS (Optical Image Stabiliser) with Smart Selfie Flash.

Xperia XA1 Ultra is powered by Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 64bit Octa-core processor with 4 GB RAM, 23MP back camera 1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile image sensor, 6″ HD 1080p edge-to-edge display with Image Enhance Technology.

Xperia XA1 Ultra Hands On

Check out Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra hands on pics below.

Check out detailed specifications of Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra here. We will keep you updated once Xperia XA1 Ultra is available for sale.

Like the new selfie smartphone from Sony? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Image Source – Mobile-Review

Sony SCSG10 Style Cover Stand for Xperia XZ Premium coming soon

Sony SCSG10 Style Cover Stand is exclusively accessory for Xperia XZ Premium, launched at MWC 2017. Sony SCSG10 is a flip style cover stand that transforms into an adjustable phone stand for hands-free viewing.

Sony SCSG10 has a seamless “loop surface” design and it automatically wakes your Xperia XZ Premium up or puts it in standby when you open and close it. It is water resistant IPX5/8 certified.

Sony SCSG10 Style Cover Stand

Sony SCSG10 Style Cover Stand is made up of PU leather meaterial. It will soon be available in white and black color for Xperia XZ Premium.

Sony SCSG10 Style Cover Stand

Check out detailed Xperia XZ Premium specifications here.

Sony SCSG10 price is unknown yet, we will keep you updated once Xperia XZ Premium and Sony SCSG10 stand is available in the market.

via – Sony Mobile

Transformers Bootanimation in HD for Android smartphones

Today we are sharing Transformers Bootanimation with you, it needs rooted Android device to install it. It contains android and transformers logo with the transformers mask.

It will work on rooted Android devices with Android 4.4+. Take a backup of your present bootanimation file before installing this.

Transformers Bootanimation

After downloading the concerned file, rename it too bootanimation.zip and then go to /systsem/media and replace the file here (with the downloaded one, tutorial here).

Check out more Android bootanimations here.

Like it, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (shared by chitshiv)

Sony SBH56 Bluetooth Headset with Speaker launched

Sony SBH56 Bluetooth Headset with Speaker was introduced at MWC 2017 and is promoted as for “hands-free-talking and blur-free-selfies“. Sony SBH56 has integrated loudspeaker for answering calls through it.

Now you can capture blur-free selfies with a handy camera remote. Long press the button and it launches the Camera app on your smartphone. It is a clip-style headset, easily to attach to your clothes.

Sony SBH56 Bluetooth Headset

It is launched in sliver and black color.

Sony SBH56 Bluetooth Headset Specifications

Check out latest Sony Xperia accessories here.

Sony has not disclosed pricing of Sony SBH56 yet, we will let you know as soon as it is out. Are you using any Bluetooth headsets? Let us know. Drop your comments below

Source – Sony Mobile

PRE-ORDER Xperia XZ Premium for £645 from Clove UK

Sony’s latest flagship smartphone Xperia XZ Premium was recently launched at MWC 2017 and Sony promised it will be available globally later in Spring 2017 in Luminous Chrome and Deepsea Black color.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium is now available for pre-order from Clove UK for £537.50/$660.96 exVAT and for £645.00 incVAT/$793.16 in Deepsea Black Color.

PRE-ORDER Xperia XZ Premium

Clove UK is shipping a SIM free/unlocked version of the handset which means it can be used with the any networks and ships worldwide. Pre-Order Xperia XZ Premium here.

If you are looking to buy Xperia XZ Premium, it would be a good time to pre-order otherwise you can always wait for the time till it launches at your location.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium is powered by Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB UFS internal memory storage with microSDXC support (up to 256GB). It features 19MP Motion Eye Camera with 1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile memory stacked sensor and has Motion Eye Camera system for shooting 960 fps Super slow motion videos.

It has world’s first 5.5” 4K HDR Display, 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution, 807 ppi and TRILUMINOS Display for mobile. Check out detailed Xperia XZ Premium specifications here.

Xperia XZ Premium came at the same time when LG G6 was launched at MWC 2017 and Samsung Galaxy S8 is in making, it is surely gonna get hard time from the rest two mentioned smartphones. What do you think? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Sony TrackID 4.6.B.0.7 Beta app update – Performance improvements and better memory handling

Sony TrackID app has got a new beta update in the form of 4.6.B.0.7 version over the older 4.6.B.0.5 version. New update is similar to the older one but brings performance improvements and better memory handling.

TrackID 4.6.B.0.7 Beta app update brings fix to app crashing issue and some UI tweaks. It is compatible with devices running Android 4.0.3+.

Sony TrackID App

Download Sony TrackID 4.6.B.0.7 Beta apk from here (stable version here).

Check out latest Sony Xperia apps here.

Facing any issues with the app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – TrackID Beta Test G+ Communtiy

Download LG G6 Wallpapers – Official stock edition

LG’s new flagship device LG G6 was launched at MWC 2017 and it caught everyone’s attention with its 5.7″ 18:9 Full Vision display and 79% screen-to-body-ration. LG G6 features Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset instead of Snapdragon 835 which was spotted on Sony Xperia XZ Premium.

LG recently shared behind the scene look of the process in making new LG G6 wallpapers and they are more than just computer graphics and now official stock LG G6 Wallpapers are available for download.

LG G6 Wallpapers

Download LG G6 Wallpapers here (collection of 10 Wallpapers resolution 1440×2880).

Check out the LG G6 Wallpaper making film below.

Check out more Android Wallpapers here.

Like the new LG G6 Wallpapers, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (shared by VRDesign)

Xperia XZ Premium Live Wallpaper Xperia Loops in Action

Xperia Loops, Sony’s new live wallpaper which was spotted during MWC 2017 on its newly launched Xperia smartphones viz. Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZs, Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra. As the name suggests, different colored loop formations can be seen as the screen is swiped.

Xperia XZ Premium Live Wallpaper Xperia Loops is not available for download for the time being but as soon as system dump files are available, we can expect it then.

Xperia XZ Premium Live Wallpaper

Check out the Xperia XZ Premium live wallpaper in action below.

NOTE: Download Xperia Loops Live Wallpaper apk from Xperia XZ Premium here.

As seen from various promotional photos released by Sony, we can expect Xperia Loops live wallpaper atleast in black, blue and grey color.

Check out more Sony Xperia Wallpapers here.

Like the new Xperia Loops live wallpaper, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – MARCO KAO

Sony Headphones Connect App Launched for MDR-XB950 Headphones

Sony released Headphones Connect App recently on Play Store for its Bluetooth range MDR-XB950 Headphones. App is compatible with only MDR-XB950N1, MDR-XB950B1 headphones for the time being. This app lets you connect your headphones with your smartphone and control features like bass (Electro bass booster), surround sound effect, etc.

Sony Headphones Connect App is available on Play Store for free now. You can also use Noise Cancellation feature but only MDR-XB950N1 headset. As you download the app there is an easy connection guide available for first time users. If looking for noise cancelling headphones is your main needs. You can also check out this with the best of the best noise cancelling headphones currently trending on the market.

Sony Headphones Connect App

Download Sony Headphones Connect App from Play Store, version 1.0.0.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Check out the app in action below posted video.

It would be great if in future Sony could add more supported headsets with the app. Check out latest Sony Xperia app updates here.

Facing any issues with the app. Let us know, drop your comments below.

GSMA awards Xperia XZ Premium Best New Smartphone at MWC 2017

Sony Xperia XZ Premium which was introduced at MWC 2017 has been awarded as Best New Smartphone or Connected Mobile Device at MWC 2017 by GSMA at the annual Global Mobile Awards (Glomo Awards) 2017.

Xperia XZ Premium is Sony’s latest flagship device powered by latest Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB UFS internal memory storage. It features new 19MP Motion Eye Camera with 1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile memory stacked sensor and capability to shoot 960 fps Super slow motion videos. It features the world’s first 5.5″ 4K HDR display in a smartphone.

Xperia XZ Premium Best New Smartphone at MWC 2017

Xperia XZ Premium will be available globally from late Spring 2017.

Xperia XZ Premium is our most technologically capable smartphone ever” said Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO at Sony Mobile Communications.

We’re honoured by this recognition – Xperia XZ Premium has received endorsement from operator partners, media, consumers and industry peers alike, which is testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation, to deliver great products and experiences for consumers.

Check out full specifications of Xperia XZ Premium here.

Let us know what do you think of Xperia XZ Premium. Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Mobile

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Disassembly Pictures from MWC 2017

Sony’s new flagship for the year 2017 Xperia XZ Premium was introduced at MWC 2017 a few days back. Xperia XZ Premium caught attention with its glass design, Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Chipset and 5.5” 4K HDR Display (first of its kind).

Xperia XZ Premium features 19MP Motion Eye Camera with 1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile memory stacked sensor and a 13 MP front camera.

Xperia XZ Premium Disassembly

Sony officially put the disassembled Xperia XZ Premium at MWC 2017 on display. Check out the Xperia XZ Premium Disassembly Pictures below.

For heat dissipation, a large graphte shield has been put underneath the display of Xperia XZ Premium.

In the below teardown pic you can see the main component of Xperia XZ Premium clearly. 3.5 mm headphone jack, Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Chipset, audio speakers, vibration motor, etc.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium will be available globally later this year. We will keep you updated once it goes for sale.

Sony will be facing tough competition with the likes of LG G6 and upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8. What do you think of Xperia XZ Premium, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – GsmArena

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra launched with 16MP front camera with OIS at MWC 2017

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, the new selfie smartphone from Sony, featuring a 16 MP front camera with OIS launched at MWC 2017, along with Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZs and Xperia XA1. Xperia XA1 Ultra features 23MP back camera with 1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile image sensor, Hybrid Autofocus and 24mm wide-angle F2.0 lens.

Xperia XA1 Ultra sports Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 64bit Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM, available in single SIM as well as Dual SIM vairants. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box. It features 6″ HD 1080p edge-to-edge display.

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra

It will be available in White, Black, Gold, Pink colors from late Spring 2017.

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Specifications

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Photos

Xperia XA1 Ultra is the true selfie smartphone from Sony with 16MP front camera with OIS. If you are a selfie smartphone fan, this can become your companion.

Sony Xperia XZs launched with 19MP Motion Eye Camera at MWC 2017

Sony Xperia XZ Premium with 4K HDR display launched at MWC 2017

Sony Xperia XA1 launched with 23MP Camera and 5″ edge-to-edge HD 720p display at MWC 2017

Let us know what do you think of Xperia XA1 Ultra. Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Mobile

Sony Xperia XA1 launched with 23MP Camera and 5″ edge-to-edge HD 720p display at MWC 2017

Sony Xperia XA1, the new mid-range device from Sony for the year 2017, launched at MWC 2017 along with Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZs and Xperia XA1 Ultra. It has edge-to-edge HD (720p) 5” screen, runs on MediaTek Helio P20 Octa Core 64bit processor with 3 GB RAM.

Xperia XA1 features 23MP rear camera with  1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile image sensor, Hybrid Autofocus,  Low-light photo: ISO6400 and 24mm wide-angle F2.0 lens along with 8MP front camera.

Sony Xperia XA1

Sony Xperia XA1 will be available in 4 colors i.e. White, Black, Gold, Pink from Spring 2017.

Sony Xperia XA1 Specifications

Sony Xperia XA1 Videos

Sony Xperia XA1 Photos

Xperia XA1 is expected to be priced around $300 (source: GsmArena)

Seeing the expected price of the handset there are many competitors available in the market like from Xiaomi, Motorola, etc. and that too with Snapdragon processors.

Sony Xperia XZs launched with 19MP Motion Eye Camera at MWC 2017

Sony Xperia XZ Premium with 4K HDR display launched at MWC 2017

Let us know what do you think of Xperia XA1. Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Mobile

Sony Xperia XZs launched with 19MP Motion Eye Camera at MWC 2017

Sony introduced 4 new smartphones at MWC 2017 press conference. Xperia XZs introduced with 19MP Motion Eye Camera 1/2.3” Exmor RS for mobile memory stacked sensor (also seen in Xperia XZ Premium) with 5.2″ 1080p full HD display, to be available in selected markets from April 2017 in Ice Blue, Warm Silver and Black color.

Sony Xperia XZs will be launched in both single SIM (Sony G8231) and Dual SIM vairants (S0ny G8232). It is launched with same Snapdragon 820 chipset like Xperia XZ last year featuring ALKALEIDO metal back and loop surface design.

Sony Xperia XZs

As compared to Xperia XZ, RAM on Sony Xperia XZs is 4GB instead of 3GB.

Sony Xperia XZs Specifications

Sony Xperia XZs Videos

Sony Xperia XZs Picture Gallery

Xperia XZs features last year’s Snapdragon 820 processor and same full HD screen like Xperia XZ. Between Xperia XZs and Xperia XZ, camera is the striking feature. Xperia XZs will be priced around $700 (source: GsmArena).

Sony Xperia XZ Premium with 4K HDR display launched at MWC 2017

Are you ready to swap your Xperia XZ for Xperia XZs? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Mobile

Sony Xperia XZ Premium with 4K HDR display launched at MWC 2017

Sony Mobile introduced 4 new Xperia smartphones at MWC 2017 Barcelona viz. Xperia XZ Premium (Dual), Xperia XA1, Xperia XA1 Ultra and Xperia XZs (Dual); along with Xperia Touch and Xperia Ear Open-style CONCEPT.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium is launched with latest Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB UFS internal memory storage on both variants of handset (single SIM – Sony G8141 and Dual SIM – Sony G8142) with microSDXC support (up to 256GB). It will be available in two colors i.e. Luminous Chrome and Deepsea Black.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Striking feature of Sony Xperia XZ Premium is that is runs on latest Snapdragon 835 processor, capable of capable of Gigabit Class LTE and features Motion Eye Camera system for shooting 960 fps Super slow motion videos from Sony.

Sony has again used loop surface design, initially spotted in Xperia XZ last year.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Specifications

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Videos

4K HDR on Xperia XZ Premium

Motion Eye Camera on Xperia XZ Premium

Slow Motion Shooting on Xperia XZ Premium

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Pictures

Sony Xperia XZ Premium is undoubtedly Sony’s most powerful smartphone yet but it is not coming out, it will be available during late Spring 2017 globally. Sony has not dropped any hit on pricing yet for Xperia XZ Premium.

What do you think of Xperia XZ Premium? Let us know below in comments section.

Source – Sony Mobile

5 of the Weirdest Cybersecurity Suggestions

The human brain’s innate sense of paranoia likely evolved as a self-preservation mechanism to protect man against actual and perceived natural threats. That sense of paranoia, however, now makes man susceptible to unusual suggestions to protect himself from new actual or perceived threats that arise in modern society. In the cybersecurity arena, some of those suggestions can be downright weird, where “weird” is defined as ineffective or ignorant of the substance of cybersecurity threats. Five particularly weird cybersecurity suggestions have permeated the industry for many years, yet they continue to have traction even though they have been debunked.

The Default Permit Approach

Cybersecurity teams that implement a “default permit” protocol are treating symptoms without curing the disease. In a default permit environment, any external calls into an information systems network that are not explicitly forbidden are, by default, permitted. Network administrators follow this weird suggestion out of a false sense of confidence that hackers are not interested in breaching their networks, either because their companies are too small or they do not maintain sensitive information. The reality is that all networks are hacking targets, and preventing breaches from only known threat sources leaves a network vulnerable to other attacks.

The Unplug It Suggestion

Ending internet connectivity, avoiding use of public wifi, and staying away from social media will help a company to avoid cybersecurity problems, but total cyber-isolation will also kill the company. Some cybersecurity teams have suggested an “unplug it” approach on a subtler level. One cybersecurity expert tells a story of one of his clients that shut down certain ports when a system test had been scheduled. The test showed that the remaining system ports were secure, but once the test was complete and the closed ports were reopened, the system was once again vulnerable. Unplugging system access and gaming security tests are among the weirdest cybersecurity suggestions.

The Hack and Patch Practice

Businesses pay good money to teams of hackers that attempt to find holes in their networks, and then pay additional money to technicians to repair those holes. Many times, the repair has holes of its own that become exposed in subsequent system breaches.  This “hack and patch” practice is the equivalent of paying vandals to break windows in a building and then paying to replace those windows with glass that is susceptible to further breakage. This weird practice throws good money at a seeming solution that does little to create a more secure information systems environment.

Relying on Users and Employees

HR departments go to great lengths to educate employees on the best cybersecurity practices and to warn system users to protect their information and to keep login IDs and passwords secure.  At the end of the day, however, employees and users are the weakest cybersecurity links. There is no weirder suggestion than absolute reliance on user and employee education, regardless of how good that education may be.

The sad realities of the cybersecurity world are that network and data breaches do happen and that companies lose millions of dollars as a result of those breaches. Every company, regardless of size and the quality of data that is retains, is susceptible to hacking. Cybersecurity insurance provides a backstop against ruinous losses when all other cybersecurity tools have failed to prevent those breaches.

Pay the Ransom

Hackers have developed ransomware that holds a company’s network hostage until the company pays a cash or bitcoin ransom to release it. The FBI has inexplicably recommended that companies should simply pay this ransom, even though ransomware losses have grown to almost $18 million annually. Paying ransom may be a company’s only option when it needs to recover access to critical data, but capitulating to hacker demands is a weird cybersecurity strategy.

The point of all it all is, you don’t have to follow a suggestion. Read up on cybersecurity and develop a plan of action from there.

Lost Hard Drive Data? Use EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free

Losing the data on your computer’s hard drive can be the biggest nightmare for anyone. Even if you don’t use your computer system for official purposes, an accidental formatting, a malware attack or any other way of losing data on your hard drive may mean that the data is lost forever. However, any issue with the hard drive doesn’t mean that the data is lost forever. The same can be said for your microSD card, the storage on your cell phone and tablets, and even on your digital camera’s storage. All these storage systems are recoverable with the most reliable file recovery software EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free.

Whatever the cause of data loss, this recovery software makes it easy to recover all types of data. The only thing you should ensure is that the hard drive doesn’t have any physical damages. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free comes as a respite for millions of people using computers and storage devices at the workplace and home to get access to their lost data without the need having advanced computer knowledge.

When Does a HDD Data Loss Take Place?

There are many situations when the data on your hard drive may be lost:

  • Accidental loss of file or folder.
  • An important file or folder on the HDD has gone missing without any reason.
  • You have lost files on your HDD because of some malware attack.
  • Any partition has been formatted.
  • The partition table has been damaged or become corrupt for some reason.
  • You are seeing the message – “NTLDR is missing…..”

Everyone must have faced different situations where they lost their important Word, Excel or PowerPoint files, images, MP3 files, video files, and other key documents on their computer or laptop’s hard drive. Many times it’s due to a virus attack. The files become corrupt and cannot be accessed. Many times the files are lost after running anti-malware programs. Sometimes accidental partitions by novice users can also create such situations.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free can be used to recover all types of files using simple steps. Almost anyone with basic computer skills can use this file recovery software.

What is EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free?

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free is the best and easiest-to-use, advanced file recovery software that can be used for recovering data from HDD and a wide range of storage systems. This program un-formats and un-deletes files that have been lost or even emptied from the Recycle Bin. Whatever the cause of data loss, this program can help you recover your files using a Windows-based system.

Underlying Concept

The EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free program works on the following concept for recovering your files:

When a file gets deleted from a hard drive, the file’s content’s don’t get destroyed right then. The Windows system will mark that spot on the hard drive to be available for storage by making changes to just a single character within t he file tale. The file may not be visible any longer in My Computer, but it is still present there. The file entry will not be displayed. In order to get that file back all that is required is to turn ‘on’ the flag – that single character.

How to Use the Program?

Here is how you can use this recovery software for getting your valuable data back.

Step #1:

Install the file recovery software by downloading it.

Step #2:

Open the program and choose the type of file(s) you want recovered. The following screenshot shows you how you can choose the file type:

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You can also select “all file types.” Click on ‘next’ to make the next selection.

Step #3:

Choose the disk on which you lost the data. Then ‘scan’ and the selected disk will be scanned in an instant to find the type of file you want. If the partition has been lost, the recovery software allows you to choose “lost disk drives” before clicking on ‘scan’.

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Step #4:

Once the scanning is complete, the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free interface will provide you a preview of the listed recoverable files. You can now even select the files you want to recover. Once the files are chosen, click on ‘recover’. The recovered files should be saved on another disk for preventing overwriting.

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This file recovery software can also recover your deleted files which have been emptied from recycle bin. Whether it’s your MS Office files, photos, videos, emails, database files or any other file types.

Even when the partition is not visible, it doesn’t mean that it has been lost. The partition is not visible when the partition table has been destroyed or deleted due to virus attack or accidental deletion.

The recovery software EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free can be downloaded for free. The free plan allows you to recover up to 2GB of lost data. Upgrades are also available.