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Friday, 29 April 2011

What to Consider While Selecting Promotional Items

When we want to grow the business through promotional items many important things should be consider :

1 . set the price of item or budget
2 . see your objective
3 . set the available item list
4 . set your logo or message
5 . set the visibility of the logo
6 . know your audience
7. what is best for my business
8. set the color of product
9. Be creative
10. select the perfect item

for more consideration for promotional items this video will give you more idea.

Thursday, 28 April 2011

Promotional Product Comparison with Other Media

how Promotional products are very important and effective compare to other media like TV , Newspaper , online and other print options it takes more time to reach to audience and have low frequency but it generate high recall which is 50 percent higher than other media and that is more important part of advertising if you think that recall you brand and message is more important than move to promotional products watch the video for full fact and figures .




Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Promotional Flash Drives

Promotional flash drives another great idea of promote your business or brand the usage of flash drives increasing very fast if you are tired of using same promotional items and want some good change which can enhance your product move to flash drives people use drives for different reasons and they always need data any time in their pocket USB comes with different options which is more clear in this video ......


Monday, 25 April 2011

Woh Zehr Ki Tarah Merey Dil Mein Utar Gaya bye Deeplover

وہ زہر کی طرح مرے دل میں اتر گیا




پلکیں لرز کے رہ گئیں اور دیپ بجھہ گئے

الزام اب کے بار بھی آندھی کے سر گیا




اب کس لئے سنبھال کے رکھوں بصارتیں
آنکھوں سے خواب چھین کے جب چارہ گر گیا


اس سے بچھڑ کے دل کا ہوا ہے عجیب حال

پانے کی آرزو گئی، کھونے کا ڈر گیا




اس پر یقیں بحال ہوا تو وہ ایک دم

اقرار کے مقام پہ آ کر مکر گیا


آنکھوں سے نیند، دل سے سکوں ہوگیا جدا

لگتا ہے اپنے ساتھ کوئی ہاتھہ کرگیا


سورج نے ساتھہ چھوڑا تو دیکھا پلٹ کے تب

سوچا، جو ساتھہ چلتا تھا سایہ کدھر گیا

Mohabbat Me Hum Mashoor Kya Huwe.. by Deeplover

Mohabbat me hum mashoor kya huwe..
har harkat humari deewangi lagnay lagi..


lafz jo niklay haal-e-dil ka bayan karne ,
zamane ko har wo baat shahyari lagnay lagi

Dil Tod Diya by Deeplover

Kuch To Duniya Ki Inayaat Ne Dil Tod Diya
Kuch Teri Mohabbat Ne Dil Tod Diya


Hum To Samjhe The Ke Barsat Me Barsegi Sharaab
Aayi Barsaat To Barsaat Ne Dil Tod Diya


Dil To Rota Rahe Aur Aankh Se Aasu Na Bahe
Ishq Ki Aisi Haqekat Ne Dil Tod Diya


Wo Mere He Mujhe Mil Hi Jayenge
Aise Bekar Khyalat Ne Dil Tod Diya


Aapko Pyaar He Mujhse Ki Nahi He
Jaane Kyu Aise Savaalat Ne Dil Tod Diya

Sunday, 24 April 2011

iPhone Tip Mail Text Size

Finding your email text too small? You can increase the font size to improve readability. Open Settings, Mail, and choose Minimum Font Size. Change this to suit your preference.

You can also see more of each email before opening. Just increase the number of lines in the preview. To do this, go to Settings, Mail, and then choose Preview. You can change it from 0 up to 5 lines. Now you can see if that email is worth opening...

iPhone Tip Change the Font

Do you dislike the handwriting font in Notes and find it hard to read ? There is a way to change it.

Firstly, you have to turn on the Japanese Keyboards, from Settings, General, Keyboard, International Keyboards and turn on the Qwerty option in Japanese.

Go in to Notes and start a new note. Tap the small globe to swap to Japanese and then tap space. Doing this changes the font. Press the globe again to switch back to your default language and start typing.

iPhone Tip Contractions

When typing words such as we're and she'll you may find they won't auto-complete, as the phone thinks you intended to type were and shell.

Typing "weree" and "shelll" lets the auto-complete know you want a contraction and you can just tap space to accept it. Typing the last letter twice works for most contractions.

iPhone Tip WideScreen in Mail

You Might already know that turning your iPhone sideways while in Safari makes it weidescreen. Did you also know you can do it in Mail ?

Doing this gives you a slightly larger view so  you can see more of the message previews, as well as giving you a larger keyboard for typing with.

How to Save Energy from Windows

Windows

Windows can be one of your home's most attractive features. Windows
provide views, day lighting, ventilation, and solar heating in the
winter.

Unfortunately, they can also account for 10% to 25% of your heating
bill. During the summer, sunny windows make your air conditioner work
two to three times harder. If you live in the Sun Belt, look into new
solar control spectrally selective windows, which can cut the cooling
load by more than half.

If your home has single-pane windows, as almost half of U.S. homes do,
consider replacing them. New double pane windows with high-performance
glass (e.g., low-e or spectrally selective) are available on the
market. In colder climates, select windows that are gas filled with
low emissivity (low-e) coatings on the glass to reduce heat loss. In
warmer climates, select windows with spectrally selective coatings to
reduce heat gain. If you are building a new home, you can offset some
of the cost of installing more efficient windows because doing so
allows you to buy smaller, less expensive heating and cooling equipment.

If you decide not to replace your windows, the simpler, less costly
measures listed below can improve their performance.

Cold-Climate Window Tips

• You can use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on a frame or tape
clear plastic film to the inside of your window frames during the cold
winter months. Remember, the plastic must be sealed tightly to the
frame to help reduce infiltration.

• Install tight-fitting, insulating window shades on windows that
feel drafty after weatherizing.

• Close your curtains and shades at night; open them during the day.

• Keep windows on the south side of your house clean to let in the
winter sun.

• Install exterior or interior storm windows; storm windows can
reduce heat loss through the windows by 25% to 50%. Storm windows
should have weather-stripping at all moveable joints; be made of
strong, durable materials; and have interlocking or overlapping
joints. Low-e storm windows save even more energy.

• Repair and weatherize your current storm windows, if necessary.


Warm-Climate Window Tips

• Install white window shades, drapes, or blinds to reflect heat away
from the house.
• Close curtains on south- and west facing windows during the day.

• Install awnings on south- and west facing windows.

• Apply sun-control or other reflective films on south-facing windows
to
reduce solar gain.

Long-Term Savings Tip

• Installing new, high-performance windows will improve your home's
energy performance. While it may take many years for new windows to
pay off in energy savings, the benefits of added comfort and improved
aesthetics and functionality may make the investment worth it to you.
Today, many new window technologies are available that are worth
considering. Glazing materials (the glass part of the window) now come
with a variety of selective coatings and other features; frames are
available in aluminum, wood, vinyl, fiber glass, or combinations of
these materials. Each type of glazing material and frame has
advantages and disadvantages.

Water Heating

Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It
typically accounts for about 16% of your utility bill. There are four
ways to cut your water heating bills: use less hot water, turn down
the thermostat on your water heater, insulate your water heater, or
buy a new, more efficient water heater.

A family of four, each showering for 5 minutes a day, uses 700 gallons
of water a week; this is enough for a 3-year supply of drinking water
for one person. You can cut that amount in half simply by using low-
flow aerating showerheads and faucets.

Water Heating Tips

• Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads.

• Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of
water in a short period of time.

• Lower the thermostat on your water heater; water heaters sometimes
come from the factory with high temperature settings, but a setting of
120°F provides comfortable hot water for most uses.

• Take more showers than baths. Bathing uses the most hot water in
the average household. You use 15–25 gallons of hot water for a bath,
but less than 10 gallons during a 5-minute shower.

• Insulate your electric hot-water storage tank, but be careful not
to cover the thermostat. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

• Insulate your natural gas or oil hotwater storage tank, but be
careful not to cover the water heater's top, bottom, thermostat, or
burner compartment. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations; when
in doubt, get professional help.

• Insulate the first 6 feet of the hot and cold water pipes connected
to the water heater.

• If you are in the market for a new dishwasher or clothes washer,
consider buying an efficient, water-saving model to reduce hot water
use.

• Install heat traps on the hot and cold pipes at the water heater to
prevent heat loss. Some new water heaters have built-in heat traps.

• Drain a quart of water from your water tank every 3 months to
remove sediment that impedes heat transfer and lowers the efficiency
of your heater. The type of water tank you have determines the steps
to take, so follow the manufacturer's advice.

• Although most water heaters last 10– 15 years, it's best to
start shopping for a new one if yours is more than 7 yearsold. Doing
some research before your heater fails will enable you to select one
that most appropriately meets your needs.

Long-Term Savings Tips

• Buy a new energy-efficient water heater. While it may cost more
initially than a standard water heater, the energy savings will
continue during the lifetime of the appliance. If your current water
heater is electric, consider switching to a natural gas water heater
if gas is available.

• Consider installing a drain water waste heat recovery system. A
recent DOE study showed energy savings of 25% to about 30% for water
heating using such a system.

• Consider demand or tankless water heaters. Researchers have found
savings can be as much as 34% compared with a standard electric
storage tank water heater.

If you heat water with electricity, have high electric rates, and have
an unshaded, south-facing location (such as a roof) on your property,
consider installing a solar water heater. The solar units are
environmentally friendly and can now be installed on your roof to
blend with the architecture of your house. More than 1.5 million homes
and businesses in the United States have invested in solar water
heating systems, and surveys indicate over 94% of these customers
consider
the systems a good investment. Solar water heating systems are also
good for the environment. Solar water heaters avoid the harmful
greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity production.
During a 20- year period, one solar water heater can avoid over 50
tons of carbon dioxide emissions. When shopping for a solar water
heater, look for systems certified by the Solar Rating and Certification
Corporation or the Florida Solar Energy Center.

Heating and Cooling

Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy
dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 61% of your
utility bill goes for heating and cooling. What's more, heating and
cooling systems in the United States together emit over a half billion
tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, adding to global
warming. They also generate about 24% of the nation's sulfur dioxide
and 12% of the nitrogen oxides, the chief ingredients in acid rain.

No matter what kind of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning
system you have in your house, you can save money and increase your
comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment. But
remember, an energy-efficient furnace alone will not have as great an
impact on your energy bills as using the whole-house approach.

By combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with
appropriate insulation, air sealing, and thermostat settings, you can
cut your energy bills and your pollution output in half.

Heating and Cooling Tips
• Set your thermostat as low as is comfortable in the winter and as
high as is comfortable in the summer.

• Clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month or as needed.

• Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, and radiators as
needed; make sure they're not blocked by furniture, carpeting, or
drapes.

• Bleed trapped air from hot-water radiators once or twice a season;
if in doubt about how to perform this task, call a professional.

• Place heat-resistant radiator reflectors between exterior walls and
the radiators.

• Turn off kitchen, bath, and other exhaust fans within 20 minutes
after you are done cooking or bathing; when replacing exhaust fans,
consider installing high-efficiency, low-noise models.

• During the heating season, keep the draperies and shades on your
south facing windows open during the day to allow the sunlight to
enter your home and closed at night to reduce the chill you may feel
from cold windows.
• During the cooling season, keep the window coverings closed during
the day to prevent solar gain.

Long-Term Savings Tips

• Select energy-efficient products when you buy new heating and
cooling equipment. Your contractor should be able to give you energy
fact sheets for different types, models, and designs to help you.

Ducts

One of the most important systems in your home, though it's hidden
beneath your feet and over your head, may be wasting a lot of your
energy dollars.

Your home's duct system, a branching network of tubes in the walls,
floors, and ceilings, carries the air from your home's furnace and
central air conditioner to each room. Ducts are made of sheet metal,
fiber glass, or other materials. Unfortunately, many duct systems
are poorly insulated or not insulated properly. Ducts that leak heated
air into unheated spaces can add hundreds of dollars a year to your
heating and cooling bills. Insulating ducts that are in unconditioned
spaces is usually very cost effective. If you are buying a new duct
system, consider one that comes with insulation already installed.

Sealing your ducts to prevent leaks is even more important if the ducts
are located in an unconditioned area such as an attic or vented crawl
space. If the supply ducts are leaking, heated or cooled air can be
forced out unsealed joints and lost. In addition, unconditioned air
can be drawn into return ducts through unsealed joints.

In the summer, hot attic air can be drawn in, increasing the load on
the air conditioner. In the winter, your furnace will have to work
longer to keep your house comfortable. Either way, your energy losses
cost you money. Minor duct repairs are easy to do, Here are a few
simple tips to help with minor duct repairs.

Duct Tips

• Check your ducts for air leaks. First, look for sections that should
be joined but have separated and then look for obvious holes.

• If you use tape to seal your ducts, avoid cloth-backed, rubber
adhesive duct tape, which tends to fail quickly. Researchers recommend
other products to seal ducts: mastic, butyl tape, foil tape, or other
heat approved tapes. Look for tape with the Underwriters Laboratories
logo.

• Remember that insulating ducts in the basement will make the
basement colder. If both the ducts and the basement walls are
uninsulated, consider insulating both.*

* Note: Water pipes and drains in unconditioned spaces could freeze
and burst in the space if the heat ducts are fully insulated, because
there would be no heat source to prevent the space from freezing in
cold weather. However, using an electric heating tape wrap on the
pipes can prevent this.

• If your basement has been converted to a living area, install both
supply and return registers in the basement rooms.

• Be sure a well-sealed vapor barrier exists on the outside of the
insulation on cooling ducts to prevent moisture buildup.

• For new construction, consider placing ducts in conditioned
space—space that is heated and cooled—instead of running ducts
through unconditioned areas like the crawl space or attic, which is
less efficient.

Fireplaces

When you cozy up next to a crackling fire on a cold winter day, you
probably don't realize that your fireplace is one of the most
inefficient heat sources you can possibly use. It literally sends your
energy dollars right up the chimney along with volumes of warm air. A
roaring fire can exhaust as much as 24,000 cubic feet of air per hour
to the outside, which must be replaced by cold air coming into the
house from the outside. Your heating system must warm up this air,
which is then exhausted through your chimney. If you use your
conventional fireplace while your central heating system is on, these
tips can help reduce energy losses.

Fireplace Tips

• If you never use your fireplace, plug and seal the chimney flue.

• Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is going. Keeping
the
damper open is like keeping a window wide open during the winter; it
allows warm air to go right up the chimney.

• When you use the fireplace, reduce heat loss by opening dampers in
the bottom of the firebox (if provided) or open the nearest window
slightly— approximately 1 inch—and close doors leading into the
room. Lower the thermostat setting to between 50° and 55°F.

• Install tempered glass doors and a heat-air exchange system that
blows warmed air back into the room.

• Check the seal on the flue damper and make it as snug as possible.

• Add caulking around the fireplace hearth.

• Use grates made of C-shaped metal tubes to draw cool room air into
the fireplace and circulate warm air back into the room.

Natural Gas and Oil Heating Systems

If you plan to buy a new heating system, ask your local utility or
state energy office for information about the latest technologies
available to consumers. They can advise you about more efficient
systems on the market today. For example, many newer models
incorporate designs for burners and heat exchangers that result in
higher efficiencies during operation and reduce heat loss when the
equipment is off. Consider a sealed combustion furnace; they are both
safer and more efficient.

Long-Term Savings Tip

• Install a new energy-efficient furnace to save money over the long
term. Look for the ENERGY STAR and EnergyGuide labels.

Programmable Thermostats

You can save as much as 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills
by simply turning your thermostat back 10% to 15% for 8 hours. You can
do this automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing an
automatic setback or programmable thermostat.

Using a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the times you turn on
the heating or air-conditioning according to a pre-set schedule. As a
result, the equipment doesn't operate as much when you are asleep or
when the house or part of the house is not occupied.
Programmable thermostats can store and repeat multiple daily settings
(six or more temperature settings a day) that you can manually
override without affecting the rest of the daily or weekly program.

Landscaping

Landscaping is a natural and beautiful way to keep your home cool in
summer and reduce your energy bills. In addition to adding aesthetic
value and environmental quality to your home, a well-placed tree,
shrub, or vine can deliver effective shade, act as a windbreak, and
reduce overall energy bills.

Carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of a typical household's
energy used for heating and cooling. Computer models from DOE predict
that just three trees, properly placed around the house, can save an
average household between $100 and $250 in heating and cooling energy
costs annually.

Studies conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found
summer daytime air temperatures to be 3° to 6°F cooler in tree-shaded
neighborhoods than in treeless areas.

The energy-conserving landscape strategies you should use for your
home depend on the type of climate in which you live.

Insulation and Sealing Air Leaks

Should I Insulate My Home?

The answer is probably "yes" if you:

• Have an older home and haven't added insulation. Only 20% of
homes built before 1980 are well insulated.

• Are uncomfortably cold in the winter or hot in the summer— adding
insulation creates a more uniform temperature and increases comfort.

• Build a new home, addition, or install new siding or roofing.

• Pay high energy bills.

• Are bothered by noise from outside—insulation muffles sound.


Long-Term Savings Tip

One of the most cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable
year-round is to add insulation to your attic. Adding insulation to
the attic is relatively easy and very cost effective.

To find out if you have enough attic insulation, measure the thickness
of the insulation. If it is less than R-22 (7 inches of fiber glass or
rock wool or 6 inches of cellulose), you could probably benefit by
adding more. Most U.S. homes should have between R-22 and R-49
insulation in the attic.

If your attic has enough insulation and your home still feels drafty
and cold in the winter or too warm in the summer, chances are you need
to add insulation to the exterior walls as well. This is a more
expensive measure that usually requires a contractor, but it may be
worth the cost if you live in a very hot or cold climate.

You may also need to add insulation to your crawl space. Either the
walls of the crawl space or the floor above the crawl space should be
insulated.

How Much Insulation Does My Home Need?


New Construction

For new construction or home additions, R-11 to R-28 insulation is
recommended for exterior walls depending on location. To meet this
recommendation, most homes and additions constructed with 2 in. x 4
in. walls require a combination of wall cavity insulation, such as
batts and insulating sheathing or rigid foam boards. If you live in an
area with an insulation recommendation that is greater than R-20, you
may want to consider building with 2 in. x 6 in. framing instead of 2
in. x 4 in. framing to allow room for thicker wall cavity insulation—
R-19 to R-21.

Today, new products are on the market that provide both insulation and
structural support and should be considered for new home construction
or additions. Structural insulated panels, known as SIPS, and masonry
products like insulating concrete forms are among these. Some
homebuilders are even using an old technique borrowed from the
pioneers, building walls using straw bales. Check online at www.energysavers.gov
for more information on structural insulation.

Radiant barriers (in hot climates), reflective insulation, and
foundation insulation should all be considered for new home
construction.


Sealing Air Leaks

Warm air leaking into your home during the summer and out of your
home during the winter can waste a lot of your energy dollars. One of
the quickest dollar-saving tasks you can do is caulk, seal, and
weatherstrip all seams, cracks, and openings to the outside. You can
save 10% or more on your energy bill by reducing the air leaks in your
home.

Tips for Finding And Sealing Air Leaks

• First, test your home for air tightness. On a windy day, hold a lit
incense stick next to your windows, doors, electrical boxes, plumbing
fixtures, electrical outlets, ceiling fixtures, attic hatches, and
other locations where there is a possible air path to the outside. If
the
smoke stream travels horizontally, you have located an air leak
that may need caulking, sealing, or weatherstripping.


Sources of Air Leaks in Your Home

Areas that leak air into and out of your home cost you lots of money.


Check the areas listed below.

Dropped ceiling
Water heater and furnace flues
Window frames
Recessed light
All ducts
Electrical outlets and switches
Attic entrance
Door frames
Plumbing and utility access
Sill plates
Chimney flashing

Insulation and Sealing Air Leaks

• Caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows that leak air.

• Caulk and seal air leaks where plumbing, ducting, or electrical
wiring penetrates through exterior walls, floors, ceilings, and
soffits over cabinets.

• Install rubber gaskets behind outlet and switch plates on exterior
walls.

• Look for dirty spots in your insulation, which often indicate holes
where air leaks into and out of your house. You can seal the holes by
stapling sheets of plastic over the holes and caulking the edges of
the plastic.

• Install storm windows over single-pane windows or replace them with
double pane windows.

• When the fireplace is not in use, keep the flue damper tightly
closed. A chimney is designed specifically for smoke to escape, so
until you close it, warm air escapes—24 hours a day!

• For new construction, reduce exterior wall leaks by either
installing house wrap, taping the joints of exterior sheathing, or
comprehensively caulking and sealing the exterior walls.


How and Where Does the Air Escape?

Plumbing penetrations 13%

Windows 10%

Floors, walls, and ceiling 31%

Fireplace 14%

Fans and vents 4%

Doors 11%

Ducts 15%

Electric outlets 2%

Air infiltrates into and out of your home through every hole, nook,
and cranny. About one-third of this air infiltrates through openings
in your
ceilings, walls, and floors.

Your Home’s Energy Use

The first step to taking a whole house energy efficiency approach is
to find out which parts of your house use the most energy. A home
energy audit will pinpoint those areas and suggest the most effective
measures for cutting your energy costs. You can conduct a simple home
energy audit yourself, you can contact your local utility, or you can
call an independent energy auditor for a more comprehensive
examination. For more information about home energy audits, including
free tools and calculators, visit www.energysavers.gov or www.natresnet.org/resources/


Energy Auditing Tips

• Check the insulation levels in your attic, exterior and basement
walls, ceilings, floors, and crawl spaces. Visit www.energysavers.gov
for instructions on checking your insulation levels.

• Check for holes or cracks around your walls, ceilings, windows,
doors, light and plumbing fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets
that can leak air into or out of your home.

• Check for open fireplace dampers.

• Make sure your appliances and heating and cooling systems are
properly maintained. Check your owner's manuals for the recommended
maintenance.

• Study your family's lighting needs and use patterns, paying
special
attention to high-use areas such as the living room, kitchen, and
outside lighting. Look for ways to use lighting controls—like
occupancy sensors, dimmers, or timers—to reduce lighting energy use,
and replace standard (also called incandescent) light bulbs and
fixtures with compact or standard fluorescent lamps.

Formulating Your Plan

After you have identified where your home is losing energy, assign
priorities by asking yourself a few important questions:

• How much money do you spend on energy?

• Where are your greatest energy losses?

• How long will it take for an investment in energy efficiency to pay
for itself in energy cost savings?

• Do the energy saving measures provide additional benefits that are
important to you (for example, increased comfort from installing
double-paned, efficient windows)?

• How long do you plan to own your current home?

• Can you do the job yourself or will you need to hire a contractor?

• What is your budget and how much time do you have to spend on
maintenance and repair?

How We Use Energy in Our Homes

Heating accounts for the biggest chunk of a typical utility bill.

Once you assign priorities to your energy needs, you can form a whole
house efficiency plan. Your plan will provide you with a strategy for
making smart purchases and home improvements that maximize energy
efficiency and save the most money.

Another option is to get the advice of a professional. Many utilities
conduct energy audits for free or for a small charge. For a fee, a
professional contractor will analyze how well your home's energy
systems work together and compare the analysis to your utility bills.
He or she will use a variety of equipment such as blower doors,
infrared cameras, and surface thermometers to find leaks and drafts.

After gathering information about your home, the contractor or auditor
will give you a list of recommendations for cost effective energy
improvements and enhanced comfort and safety. A good contractor will
also calculate the return on your investment in high efficiency
equipment compared with standard equipment.


Tips for Finding a Contractor

• Ask neighbors and friends for recommendations

• Look in the Yellow Pages

• Focus on local companies

• Look for licensed, insured contractors

• Get three bids with details in writing

• Ask about previous experience

• Check references

• Check with the Better Business Bureau

Checking your home's insulation is one of the fastest and most cost
efficient ways to use a whole house approach to reduce energy waste
and make the most of your energy dollars. A good insulating system
includes a combination of products and construction techniques
that protect a home from outside temperatures—hot and cold, protect
it against air leaks, and control moisture. You can increase the
comfort of your home while reducing your heating and cooling needs by
up to 30% by investing just a few hundred dollars in proper insulation
and sealing air leaks.

Insulation

First, check the insulation in your attic, ceilings, exterior and
basement walls, floors, and crawl spaces to see if it meets the levels
recommended for your area. Insulation is measured in R-values—the
higher the R-value, the better your walls and roof will resist the
transfer of heat. DOE recommends ranges of R-values based on local
heating and cooling costs and climate conditions in different areas of
the nation. State and local codes in some parts of the country may
require lower R-values than the DOE recommendations.


Where to Insulate

Adding insulation in the areas shown below may be the best way to
improve your home's energy efficiency.

Crawl space
Basement
Attic
Walls
Floors


For customized insulation recommendations, visit energysavers.gov and
check out the Zip Code Insulation Calculator, which lists the most
economic insulation levels for your new or existing home based on your
zip code and other basic information about your home.

Although insulation can be made from a variety of materials, it
usually comes in four types; each type has different characteristics.

Rolls and batts—or blankets—are flexible products made from mineral
fibers, such as fiberglass and rock wool. They are available in widths
suited to standard spacings of wall studs and attic or floor joists.

2x4 walls can hold R-13 or R-15 batts; 2x6 walls can have R-19or R-21
products.

Loose-fill insulation—usually made of fiberglass, rock wool, or
cellulose comes in shreds, granules, or nodules. These small particles
should be blown into spaces using special pneumatic equipment. The
blown-in material conforms readily to building cavities and attics.
Therefore, loose-fill insulation is well suited for places where it is
difficult to install other types of insulation.

Rigid foam insulation—foam insulation typically is more expensive
than fiber insulation. But it's very effective in buildings with
space limitations and where higher R-values are needed. Foam
insulation R-values range from R-4 to R-6.5 per inch of thickness
(2.54 cm), which is up to 2 times greater than most other insulating
materials of the same thickness.

Foam-in-place insulation—can be blown into walls and reduces air
leakage.


Insulation Tips

• Consider factors such as your climate, building design, and budget
when selecting insulation R-values for your home.

• Use higher density insulation, such as rigid foam boards, in
cathedral ceilings and on exterior walls.

• Ventilation plays a large role in providing moisture control and
reducing summer cooling bills. Attic vents can be installed along the
entire ceiling cavity to help ensure proper airflow from the soffit to
the attic to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient.

• Recessed light fixtures can be a major source of heat loss, but you
need to be careful how close you place insulation next to a fixture
unless it is marked IC—designed for direct insulation contact. Check
your local building codes for recommendations.

How to Save Energy and Money

Save Energy and Money Today

Tips to Save Energy Today

• Set your thermostat comfortably low in the winter and comfortably
high in the summer. Install a programmable thermostat that is
compatible with your heating system.

• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.

• Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle.

• Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.

• Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power
strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use
(TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).

• Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120° F.

• Take short showers instead of baths.

• Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.

• Look for the ENERGY STAR® label on home appliances and products.
ENERGY STAR products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Friday, 22 April 2011

Welcome to Most Wanted Software Reviews & News !

Hi ! Everyone , This is my new blog where ill be sharing all the latest news tips and tricks and how to use some cool and amazing softwares available in the market for Windows and Mac PCs . Will Keep you updated with all the latest versions available in the market , May be you will find something which can really help you with your works so Subscribe to this blog by email newsletter and get the latest information right into your mailbox .

2011 Lotus Elise


Lotus has come with new 2011 year model Elise with new great body
design and improvement in many parts of the car their consist
performance in past they came with great certain style
and they upgraded many things specially the engine 1.6 litre
 and they more focus on fuel consumption they made some
 great stuff in the car like cruise control , new cast wheels,
 6-speed manual gearbox.






Double Insulated Travel Mug

Double insulated travel mugs more durable and more attractive one with different color option are there which is great idea of color matching with your business a mug with steel body cover with acrylic material this video can give you more clear picture .


Promotional Mug Printing Process

How coffee mugs and promotional mugs are printed through machine this video will tell you how easy the process is one setting is done .

Sunday, 17 April 2011

How To Make Teeth Whiter in No Time at Home


Hi are you interested in the best and fastest way to bleach your Teeth at Home. Here are a couple of different options on what you can do to make your teeth a lot whiter at your home.
If you haven't gone to your general dentist sometimes if you go to your general dentist and they give you a bleaching solution with bleaching trays that's a good form of bleaching your teeth at home.

Another way is if you don't have the bleaching solution you can actually use hydrogen peroxide. What you would need to do is you just dip your toothbrush in the hydrogen peroxide, brush your teeth with it for at least one to two minutes and then rinse your mouth out with a good, a lot of water.

Or a Third option is you can use baking soda and water. You put fifty percent of baking soda in a cup and then add fifty percent of water, mix it to almost like a paste consistency and then dip your toothbrush in it and then you just brush your teeth with it, again for another one to two minutes. Obviously you definitely want to make sure you rinse out your mouth with warm salt water or actually cold water, either way to make sure you get all the excess of the baking soda out.

But those are mainly the three different options that you can do if you are interested in. Bleaching them to their best ability then you definitely need to go and see your general dentist and he will be able to give you a couple of options on what you can actually do is getting custom bleaching trays made.

Once again Thanks for your interest in Howtodot.blogspot.com

Sunday, 10 April 2011

How to Download Torrents in iPhone and iPod Touch

Hi ! Everyone ,
                        Let's see how can you download "Torrents" via iPhone and iPod Touch devices . The main Software Application we will be using is "DTunes"
What is DTunes :
                          DTunes is an iTunes equivalent for playing downloaded music and video files . DTunes also provides direct access to music and video sites for downloading files, and has its own Media Player which can play many audio and video formats .

Step 1 : from Cydia find "Bosspref Safari Control" and install it .
Step 2 : install "Dtunes" from Cydia .
Step 3 : install "Enhanced CTorrent"
Step 4 : install "Mobile Terminal"

Go to BossPrefs and Scroll Down to find "SafariDL"  turn it "ON"  and exit
Now Open "DTunes" go to "Settings" and here you can change the default sites for downloads . or you can leave them unchanged .

Now Open "Search" and select a "Torrent" tab. A Torrent site will open search your torrent and click on Download link of the torrent file . it will tell you Torrent Prepared for download . now exit the Dtunes and open Mobile terminal and type this command there " ./gettorrent " .

Now Go back to Dtunes and this time search any torrent click it for download and you will be able to download it successfully from within the Dtunes the Downloaded files will appear in "Browse" from where you can select them to play .

if you have any questions leave them in comments .
Thanks for your interest  .

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How to Recycle Batteries : tips and tricks



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  • Step 1: Collect your leftover batteries
Collect all your leftover batteries. Rechargeable batteries from cell phones and laptops are especially important to recycle since they contain toxic materials that could damage the environment. Also, car batteries are always recyclable.
If you don’t know if your battery needs to be recycled, follow this basic rule—if it’s rechargeable, it’s recyclable.

  • Step 2: Check with the store
Check the store where you bought your electronics to see if they recycle. Many do.

  • Step 3: Locate a recycling center
If the store doesn’t recycle, find a recycling center on the nonprofit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation’s website at rbrc.org. Type in your zip code and a list of locations appears.
You can also call 1-800-8-Battery if you have questions about recycling rechargeable batteries.


  • Step 4: Recycle pre-1997 batteries
If you have other used batteries like AA, AAA, C, D and nine-volt batteries, they will need to be recycled if they were made before 1997—since they contain large amounts of mercury. One place that recycles this sort of battery is batteryrecycling.com. They charge 85 cents a pound, but isn’t the environment worth it?

  • Step 5: Trash regular post-1997 batteries
Your household batteries made after 1997 usually can’t be recycled. Because they no longer contain so much mercury, you can just throw them away—but perhaps you should consider using rechargeable batteries instead.

How to Use Internet Safely : Malware & Virus Precautions



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While a lot of internet threats are rather over-hyped, there are some serious things to be cautious of when going online. Probably the biggest risk to the average internet user is malicious software. Commonly knows as "malware," this term refers to any program that exists solely to do harm. This may include damaging your computer or accessing your data without you knowing. Viruses, trojans, and spyware are all forms of malware. Now, malware can seriously mess up your system, and the idea of somebody having access to your personal info is understandably scary. Here are a few common sense tips you should always follow to help keep your computer clean.
  • Install anti-virus software. But not too much! A common mistake that people make is in thinking that having more than one anti-virus program will keep their computer twice as safe. On the contrary, this can cause both programs to stop performing correctly. Pick one solid program that you like. You'll also need to set up an automated scan. Folks who rely solely on manual scans run the risk of letting viruses slide by. The average computer user should schedule a scan for at least once a week. If your anti-virus software has real-time protection, that's even better.
  • Don't click on any pop-up ads. Pop-ups are notorious for installing sneaky things. Some sites have gotten really clever, designing pop-up ads that look like normal computer error messages. Think before you click. Read the error message carefully. If there are spelling mistakes, or if the error message is framed within a browser window, close it immediately.
  • Don't open email attachments from people you don't know. If you see a file name that ends in ".exe", delete it immediately. An .exe file is a program file. Even if you don't see a program file, look for clues that point towards the sender being less than trustworthy. If the text of an email seems overly generic and you don't recognize the sender, there could be trouble. When in doubt, reply and ask the sender to identify his-or-herself before downloading anything. Here's an example of an email that should raise warning flags:
  • Be wary about downloading programs from sites you don't recognize. Now, that said, there's a lot of really great independent and user-made software out there. But before you click that "Download" link, do a little research. Internet users love to talk about their recent downloads, so if somebody else has had problems, a quick Google search should turn up their comments in no time. It's also a good idea to see if the program you want can be found through a reputable download source, such as 
  • CNET DownloadBrothersoft, or Softpedia

Friday, 8 April 2011

Ferrari 599 GTB 2010

Ferrari all time favorite sport car the car with logo of horse stays in people heart the red one with their own
style and brand has great attraction this time the new stylish car ferrari 599 GTB has very attractive body design , the new design of light has different this time it has v12 engine the main focus on this car is speed which much better this time maximum speed is over 200 mph and it has a F1 type gearbox which gives fastest time to gear shifting Magnetorheological Suspension System is included which gives easy and efficient access in handling the car the Ferrari engine sound which is great strength in all time it is also a best in new 599 GTB has 12 cylinder engine which has a great quality
sound that give great pleasure for who drive the car .




Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Nokia E52

The Nokia E52 measures 116mm tall by 49.9mm wide by 9.9mm thick and weighs 98g, and is therefore a 'sub-10mm, sub-100g' device. It's actually smaller and lighter than many 'feature phones' that pepper the mid-range of the consumer market.

The all-grey casing lends it a professional look, while the aluminium parts should help the phone withstand its share of drops and knocks. If we have a grumble about the colour scheme it's that the white of the key markings does not always stand out too well. In bright outdoor and dull indoor conditions, when the backlight is not activated, it can be difficult to distinguish their markings. The brilliant white backlight does a superb job when it's on, though.

Nokia has managed to fit in an impressively large number pad, with the largest keys almost 15mm wide and 6mm tall. The two outer columns of keys are slightly smaller than the inner one and the bottom row of outer keys is particularly curtailed, but all of the keys are relatively large.

The Symbian Series 60-based Nokia E52 offers a strong set of business-orientated features, but also has plenty for the crossover user. To this end, Nokia has integrated its dual home-screen system. We've seen this before in E-series handsets, but it remains a simple yet smart solution.

You can set up two different home screens, with different wallpapers and application shortcuts. Switching between them is a matter of choosing an option on the shortcuts menu. It's an easy way to switch between 'work' and 'play' modes.

The E52 is a quad-band GSM phone with GPRS, HSDPA (10.2Mbps max) and HSUPA (max 2Mbps) support. Despite Vodafone's recent announcement of a 14.4Mbps upgrade in some areas, this handset can be classed as capable of handling pretty much the highest mobile broadband connection speed available.

Battery life is startlingly good. Nokia says you should get up to 8 hours of GSM talk, 23 days on standby and up to 18 hours of music playback or 30 hours of FM radio listening. Our own test involved playing music continuously from a fully charged battery through the handset's loudspeaker. We had to conduct the test over several days, as the E52's 1,500mAh battery delivered an amazing 26 hours 19 minutes of music playback.

8 Best Antivirus Softwares



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Computer antivirus software is an essential addition to any home PC or laptop. It assists in providing protection against malicious programs or scripts such as viruses, Trojans and malware. The vast number of computer antivirus software programs can make selection a little confusing. This article points out the best in computer antivirus software.

Norton Internet Security


Norton is a highly established name in the genre of antivirus protection and remains one of the most popular choices among computer owners throughout the world. Malware and virus detection capabilities are excellent, although many users find the program can have a crippling effect on PC performance. Norton provides a constant stream of updates for these particular problems and continues to be one of the most competitively priced options on the market.

Kaspersky Anitivirus 

Kaspersky Antivirus Personal offers one of the most comprehensive antivirus solutions and is excellent for unpacking and scanning compressed files. The only thing this computer antivirus software lacks is a good firewall, but the program is compatible with the vast majority of alternatives and is one of the most affordable off-the-shelf packages available.

McAfee VirusScan Plus


McAfee is another company that has provided antivirus protection for many years, and the VirusScan package is a fantastic all-in-one solution. It provides a firewall, virus protection and malware removal. This computer antivirus software also copes well with spyware and adware, a characteristic which sets it apart from many competitors who charge extra for this service.

Panda Antivirus Pro


Panda has come a long way in a short time. This computer antivirus software now addresses viruses, spyware and phishing; plus it offers a firewall. The program uses the behavior-orientated TruPrevent technology, and the license allows protection for up to three different computers. Technical support with Panda Antivirus Pro is free of charge.

BitDefender Antivirus Plus


The popular SoftWin release now incorporates protection against viruses, spyware and threats received on instant messaging programs such as MSN Messenger and ICQ. The firewall is also very effective; it can block unwanted traffic and help maintain your privacy.

AVG Antivirus


The popular Grisoft program remains a favorite among those seeking a comprehensive free antivirus solution, although you might consider an upgrade to a paid version so you can enjoy all the benefits. The paid version offers protection against spyware and adware, although you'll need a separate firewall for maximum security.

ESET NOD32


Popular for fast scanning speeds and ease of use, this program is ideal for those who like to indulge in online gaming or who own older systems. Again, this particular computer antivirus software will require a separate firewall for optimum security.

Avira AntiVirus Personal Edition (Premium)


The AntiVir program receives regular recognition for its performance in independent tests. It's popular because of its capacity to make an antivirus rescue disc for your PC system. This computer antivirus software includes the acclaimed WebGuard facility to protect against malicious sites. And a percentage of each sale is donated to charity.

3 Types of USB Converters Explained


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If you've recently found yourself in the market for USB converters, you're probably wondering what kind of converter is right for you. While it's easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options currently available, don't fret. This article will explore various types of USB converters and help break down your options. If USB converters have piqued your interest, simply read on to learn everything you'll need to know.

USB to Serial Converters

If you're looking to run a serial port device through a USB port, look no further than a USB to serial converter. Simply attach the serial port connection end of the converter cable to the serial device of your choosing, then insert the USB connection end of the converter cable into one of your personal computer's designated USB ports and your serial device will operate as though it were a USB device. This particular type of USB converter works particularly well with older mice and video game joysticks, but it is generally not recommended for use with computer monitors. As most recently manufactured computers and laptops do not feature serial ports, this is arguably the most helpful type of USB converter. When shopping around for a USB to serial converter, make sure that the converter cable's serial port connection end is the same size as the serial port connection end of the device with which you wish to use it.

USB to Parallel Converters

If you intend to run a Parallel IEEE device through one of your computer's USB ports, a USB to parallel converter should be right up your alley. This type of converter works in much the same fashion as a USB to serial converter. The setup process is a simple matter of connecting the converter cable's parallel IEEE connection end to the parallel IEEE component of your choosing and subsequently plugging the converter cable's USB connection end into one of your PC's USB ports. Having made all the necessary connections, your parallel IEEE device will now be run through a USB port. This type of USB converter is used almost exclusively with older printers. When shopping around for a USB to parallel converter, take care to select one whose parallel IEEE connection end features the same number of connector pins as the parallel connection end of the device through which you wish to run it. Fortunately, this shouldn't prove too difficult, as your only two options are 25 pins and 36 pins.

USB to SATA Converters

If you'd like to run a SATA device through one of your PC's USB ports, a USB to SATA converter is just what you've been looking for. As is the case with any other type of USB converter, the installation process is a breeze. Simply connect the SATA connection end of the converter cable into the SATA device of your choosing, then insert the converter cable's USB connection end into one of your PC's vacant USB ports. This type of USB converter is generally used in conjunction with heavy-duty PC components, such as disc drives and hard disks, which is why many USB to SATA converters have a power supply included in their packaging.


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How to Eradicate 3 Common Problems with USB Cables




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USB cables (or Universal Serial Bus cables) were designed to make connecting devices to your computer easier. Today there are many types of devices that can be connected to your computer using USB cables: printers, keyboards, mice, external hard drives, iPods and cell phones just to name a few. Problems with USB devices can make for a frustrating experience, but many problems can be attributed to problems with the USB cables themselves, not the devices. Here are the three most common problems that can occur with USB cables.

Problem #1: Not Connected Properly
This may sound too easy, but many problems with USB cables occur because they are not plugged in correctly. USB cables don't snap into place like phone cords or networking cables, so when you plug a USB cable in, it may not have connected properly. If you're having a problem with a USB device, the first thing to do is check the cables on both ends and make sure the USB cable is correctly inserted.

Problem #2: Wire Damage
Another common problem with USB cables occurs when the wires inside the cable are damaged. This can happen for a number of reasons. Maybe a pet chewed on a USB cable and damaged the wires. Alternatively, if a cable is unplugged from the socket over and over again by pulling on the cable rather than the connector, the cable can be pulled out of place causing the connection to be lost.

Problem #3: Wrong Speed
USB cables come in two forms: high speed (or USB 2.0) and low speed (or USB 1.1 or 1.0). USB 1.1 cables only run at speeds of 12 mbs (megabits per second) while USB 2.0 cables can run at 400 mbs. That's quite a difference! Visually there is no difference between the two, so it's easy to mistake a low speed USB cable for a high speed one. If your USB is designed to run at a certain speed, it's important to use the correct cable. While your device may work using the wrong type of USB cable, it may operate slower than it's supposed to. In some cases, it may not even work at all!

Nothing is more frustrating when something doesn't work the way you expect it to. USB devices are the same way. However, before you consider there is something wrong with the device itself, check the USB cable. Always check to see if the device is plugged in properly before attempting anything else. You'd be surprised how many times that solves your problem! If that doesn't work, and you suspect the USB cable is still the problem, try connecting the device to your computer using a different USB cable. Alternatively, you can connect a USB device that you know is working properly to your computer using the USB cable you suspect is not working properly. If the new cable works and the old one does not, then you may be dealing with a USB cable problem.




Kinds of USB Hubs Explained : How to


If you're currently in the market for USB hubs, you should know that there are two primary types: self-powered and bus-powered. The type of hub you purchase will ultimately be determined by the types of USB devices you own, as well as the number of components you wish to run. By learning the various differences between self-powered and bus-powered hubs, you will be able to make an educated decision when the times comes to select a suitable hub for your personal computer.

Bus-Powered USB Hubs

Bus-powered USB hubs, as their name implies, receive their power from your personal computer's internal power supply, also known as its "bus." So on the plus side, you will not have to plug them into electrical outlets, as your computer will supply them with all the power they require. Bus-powered hubs are recommended primarily for people who intend to run no more than a few USB devices at once. Connecting too many devices to a bus-powered hub is liable to put a strain on your computer's power supply and result in a lackluster performance from both your USB devices and your PC. Gaming devices like controllers and joysticks, as well as USB devices that don't require very much power, tend to work well with bus-powered hubs. However, USB devices that require a good deal of power to function, such as external hard drives, external disc drives, printers and scanners, may not perform to their full potential when connected to a bus-powered hub. In addition, bus-powered hubs tend to be very poor devices out of which to run wireless keyboards or wireless mice. If one hub is not enough to accommodate all of your USB components, keep in mind that running a bus-powered hub out of another bus-powered hub is an absolute no-no, as it would require more power than most internal power supplies are capable of putting forth. Still, if you're only interested in running a few small-scale USB devices, a bus-powered hub may be right up your alley.


Self-Powered USB Hubs

Unlike their bus-powered counterparts, self-powered hubs rely on AC adapters to supply them with power. After you've connected the adapter and securely plugged your self-powered hub in an electrical outlet, the hub will be able to generate its own power. Because of this, self-powered hubs are generally able to run more USB devices than bus-powered hubs. Additionally, self-powered hubs won't slow down your computer's performance, even if you're running multiple USB devices at once. Self-powered hubs are also better equipped to handle heavy-duty devices like printers, scanners, external hard drives and external disc drives. Self-powered hubs are also ideal for running wireless mice and wireless keyboards. Most PC manufacturers recommend that you purchase a self-powered hub in order to get the best performance from your PC and USB components. Apple, in particular, highly encourages iMac owners to look into self-powered hubs if they're interested in running USB devices.

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How to Save Battery Power on Your Cell Phone

It’s no secret that cell phone batteries typically suck, sometimes not even lasting us until we get home in the evening.  What’s the secret to good battery life?  The general rule of thumb is that if your phone is doing anything, your battery power is being drained.  And if you’re doing something fun on your phone, you can bet your battery meter will be running low shortly.  This means photos, games, and web surfing will all impair your battery’s performance significantly more than regular use.  So what are some steps you can take to maximize your battery life without sacrificing the fun?  Read on for 10 things you can do to increase your phone’s battery life:
  1. Turn off all off all unnecessary sounds (keytones, alerts).  One of my biggest pet peeves is how most phones these days come with keytones on.  Do people really like hearing their phone beep, strum a musical note, or chime every time they press a button?  You might like it, but ask your neighbor.  Plus, turning these off will save you a good amount of battery juice.  Think of all of the processing it must take to load up those midis (or whatever they are) when you touch a key - plus, they’re annoying.
  2. Use either a ringer or vibrate, but not both.  I understand if you’re in a concert or loud party you want to increase your chance of actually realizing your phone is ringing, but other than that, pick one or the other.  There’s no need to have your ringer all the way to the point where it has both the sound and vibrate alerts active, so I would recommend against it.  I personally have my phone on vibrate at all times, regardless of where I am.  If you’re worried about not hearing your phone when it’s on vibrate, put it on a table and I promise you’ll hear it.  Or better yet, put it in a dish full of coins!
  3. Decrease your screen’s brightness to 50%.  Go to the settings menu of your phone and change the LCD brightness.  At first, the screen will look dark, but once your eyes have adjusted to it, you’ll forget about it.  The LCD screen on your phone is one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) power hogs on your phone.  So turn it down, and you’re on your way to a lengthier battery life.
  4. Turn your backlight setting down.  Most phones these days will allow you to adjust the amount of time your backlight stays on once you’ve stopped touching buttons.  The default length on most phones is probably around 15-30 seconds, but there are settings that are much lower.  I would suggest turning this down to 3-5 seconds to increase your battery life.  If it starts annoying you, then just crank it back up.  Note: Mine backlight is set to go off after 5 seconds and it doesn’t bother me at all.
  5. Turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it.  This can be an easy one to forget about if you’re often switching between using a Bluetooth headset, and the phone’s ear piece.  Turning the Bluetooth off when you’re not using it will save your phone from having to go out and check if the headset is there every few seconds.  Any type of transmission will weigh-down your battery life, so if you use infrared, turn that off when you’re not using it as well.
  6. Close applications when you’re not using them.  This one only affects those of us that have smartphones.  Why do you need to keep that game on pause when you’re not using it?  Or pocket Excel open?  Just save and close them and you’ll minimize the amount of battery waste.
  7. Keep your phone in cool climates.  I know most of the time you won’t have a choice where to keep your phone - since it goes with you at all times.  But when you do have a choice - such as when you’re at home - don’t put your phone on the hot stove, or on your super hot MacBook Pro or anything like that.  Also, don’t keep your phone in a hot car.  If you have extra batteries for your phone, go ahead and store those in the refrigerator - but make sure not to freeze them.  BatteryUniversity recomments storing them at a 40% charge for best results.
  8. When you’re phone is done charging, unplug it!  There’s a common myth that you can over-charge your battery if you leave it plugged in.  According to BatteryUniversity, “Once the battery is fully charged, no further charge is applied.”  So if no further charge is applied, then why do you need to unplug your phone?  You want to protect your battery from heat, that’s why.  When the phone is running off of AC for a long time, extended heat may hurt the battery.
  9. Don’t let your battery fully discharge.  If you let your battery die frequently, you’re putting extra strain on the battery.  Avoid this by plugging in your phone before it dies all the way.
  10. Don’t do anything fun on your phone.  I mentioned this above, but I’m serious here.  If you have fun on your phone, your battery life will dramatically decrease.  Accessing the web, playing games, navigating via GPS and capturing photos or video are not things to do while you’re in the middle of nowhere without a charger.

Do you have any battery-saving tips not mentioned above?  Tell us about them in the comment section below…

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