Downloading an apps/game on an android device is very easy , but if your data connection is slow , your device which does not support Google Play, if a particular game/app is not compatible with your Android smartphone, or Google has blocked the apps according to country you live in apparently due to no reasons, fortunately there is a workaround which will allow you to download Android apps/games as .apk files from the Google play store .

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Since Google is trying their best to protect our android devices and the reason behind android apps not being available to download as .apk files, is to prevent the spreading of virus and malwares by sideloading of apps from the outside of the play store.

Online APK Downloader

Have a smartphone that does not come with Google Play?? Or need an game that is not supported on your device, hence you cannot download it?? Some effort is required from your side to download the APKs of your choice from Google Play Store using APK Downloader, a the tool works all-the-magic-on-its-own.

1. In your browser open Google Play (of your phone or PC) and search for the app you want to install.
 
2. Open the specific Google Play page( from the search results ) of that application/game, in my case it's Flipboard.

3. Copy the full URL/Address of your required page.
 
4. Open apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader in a new browser window or tab and paste the Google Play URL (that you copied in previous step) in the Package Name or Google Play URL Field.
 
5. Click on Generate Download Link
 
6. APK Downloader takes a coupe of minutes to prepare your .apk file and then presents you the download; link.

7. Click on Click here to download [package name] to start the download of your APK file
 
8. Move the downloaded APK to your device and enjoy.

Install Unlimited Play Store Apps to your Nokia X Series and Amazon Kindle

Now use your computer’s faster Internet connection to download all your favorite apps and games which are not available in your country or your device is not officially supported. If you find difficulty using APK Downloader try http://apkleecher.com or You can also try chrome extension for APK downloader.

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Sony revealed that the PS4 software update v2.00 would be arriving this fall with loads of new features, that the users especially the new generation users were waiting for eagerly.

 The mind boggling features range from:-

• The PS4 system update v2.00 would include  the 'much-requested and much-anticipated' broadcast and video share features, with the freedom to upload game-play footage, as well as dedicated app support for YOUTUBE. 

• The 'What's New' feature will include a redesigned real-time activity tracker through friend-of-friends suggestions. 

• The real name search function will also come in the update.

However the real thrust of this update is "SHARE PLAY" !!

This feature let's you experience a Virtual Couch Co-op .With Share Play, the PS4 creates a local online co-op experience, by allowing one to invite friends to join a game. One can invite players to their current session even if they don’t own the game.

Invited users can apart from forming a co-op, can  also be allowed take over the controls of the host users, to help them accomplish certain tasks if required, which they may find difficult to accomplish.

If you can't finish the end of a level, if you can't kill that boss, if you can't score a goal anything, that hinders you to move forward, well it's simple now, your friend can do that for you. You can invite a friend to take over your controls. Like handing over the controller to a friend on your couch, your screen will be shared as your friend gets through the part of the game that has been giving you trouble.

Sony also announced  that it would introduce the long-awaited PLAY STATION TV set-top box..

It allows users access to movies, shows from the Play station store. Also, users can download   PS3, PS Vita or PSP games via the set top box.

It also includes a 'Remote Control' feature, that allows a user to stream through games via a console to any PS box connected to a television set.

Motorola is making some serious moves to make it to the top of the market. It has taken over the Indian smartphone market with a bang by introducing low cost and high quality specs smartphones with the likes of Moto G and Moto E, the company's Moto X is struggling a bit in the market right now.

To overcome this hurdle Motorola is all set to launch its new range of products. Motorola is sending out invites for an event on 4th of September in Chicago with the image as shown above by which we can decipher that the event may include Moto X's much rumored successor the Moto X+1 (represented by the green X phone), Moto G2 the successor of Moto G which is currently facing tough competition with the Xiaomi Mi 3, the much awaited and my personal favorite "007 styled watch"(it's a smartwatch) Moto 360 and a very strange earpiece thing, we wonder what would that be. Well, whatever it is, you can rest assured that this event is gonna be an action packed one as the products to be introduced may not be limited to these four as we can see that this is what we call a "tip-top" paper game and there could be more tricks up Motorola's sleeves.

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So stay glued to Techjav to be updated with Motorola's latest offerings and let's see will these moves help it overpower Xiaomi, Asus and other competitors.

Yes, it happens again. The much awaited 12th August Xiaomi Mi 3 sale on e-commerce site Flipkart ended in less than 2 seconds. Flipkart said that this sale had 20,000 units of Mi 3 but still it failed to quench the thirst for 150,000 registered users for Mi 3.
Many were left disappointed and flabbergasted, some didn't even believed that the sale was over in less than 2 seconds and kept on refreshing the page in hope of some miracle but sadly nothing happened. Those who missed out this time now need to wait for the sale on 19th August.
Did you successfully book your Mi 3? If yes, tell us how you felt, if you failed to book one, LET YOUR ANGER LOOSE (by asking Xiaomi people to add more stock)..!!!

In today’s digital world, with the amount of data we have online and on our devices it has become very important to protect it from praying eyes. An attacker compromising your computer is like someone kicking in the front door of your house and barging in. And if your network is compromised it is equivalent to giving the key to the front door to the intruder.

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You normally use your home wireless network to access your online data. If not configured properly that same Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) gives that freedom to the attacker. So let’s take a look at five ways that help you better protect your home Wi-Fi.

Avoid Default Passwords

Leaving the default password of the admin account while setting up your router is a bad idea.  Attackers are usually aware of the default passwords of popular manufacturers. If not, they can be easily found online. If guest account is enabled change its default settings too. Come up with a strong password. It is very important to develop a complex password that is easy to remember for you and hard to guess for others. A good practice is to use lower and uppercase letters, numbers and special characters and use a passphrase instead of a password. Stay away from birthdays, anniversaries, names and the likes, as they can be easily guessed.

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Change the Default SSID Name

Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the public name of your wireless network. Many times companies use the same SSID’s for all their products. It’s not a direct security threat but if an attacker identifies a default SSID, they may be encouraged to try to attack it, under the assumption that the network may also use the default password and be insecurely configured. They may also use targeted attack using known vendor specific vulnerability. Hiding the SSIDs altogether is not very effective though. There are a number of tools available that hackers can use to discover it.

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Protect Access Points with Encryption

Encryption is a must for network and data security. The best encryption available is WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2). It is stronger than its predecessor WPA as well as WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) which was riddled with security holes. Unlike other versions, WPA2 mandates the use of AES (Advance Encryption Standard) algorithm for security. Though WPA2 is not supported by some older wireless cards and access points; try to go with the most secure option available whenever possible.

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Enable MAC Address Filtering

Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique hardware identifier for your computer. By enabling MAC filtering, you can have more control over who can connect to your network. You can set up a list of clients that will be allowed to join your network. Once it’s enabled, the router/access point will check the MAC address of any client that sends a request to join the network against that list. Those that are not on the list are not allowed to join. Keep in mind though; this is not a one stop solution to keep attackers off your network. MAC addresses can be faked. So, be sure to take other security precautions as well.

Disable Remote Administration

Some routers allow the users to administer the router remotely from anywhere. Disable this feature unless you absolutely need it. Attackers can exploit it to gain administrative access to your router over the internet.

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By taking these few basic measures you will be able to better protect yourself from attackers attacking your network and create a few more hurdles for them to accessing your network.

What do you do to protect your wireless network? Tell us in the comments. Or tell us if I missed something or if you want to see detailed coverage on any of the above topics.