Best Books To Learn Android Application Development!

Android is a linux based operating system and was built by Android Inc. which was later bought by Google in 2005. The best thing about Android is that it's open-source which means you can easily modify it the way you like without worrying about Google suing you.

Learning Android Application Development is a very exciting and interesting journey. I would recommend everyone who uses computer to learn android because of two reasons. First one being that you can design your own apps and use it in your smartphone or tablet. Second, if your app is unique and interesting, you can put that in Google Play store and earn lots of money

Here is a interesting fact for you : Angry Birds is now a brand worth $5.5 billion and the creators of Temple Run are earning in millions. If they can do it, why can't you? 

Here are the list of some of the best books which you can use to learn about Android and develop apps. Lets begin!

 Android : A Programmer's Guide 1st Edition

This is the best book for a person who is beginning from scratch. I would highly suggest you to buy this book along with the books listed below. This book has content written in a fashion that everyone can understand. You will start from learning how to install Java, Eclipse and setting up the Android Environment and then you will proceed gradually.This book is a must for any newbie.

 

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 Beginning Android 4 Application Development

This is a great book for somebody who is just about to begin learning about Android. If you are just starting with Android and want to learn some basic things, go for this book. 

 

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Professional Android 4 Application Development

If you want to learn most of the things related to Android, I would suggest you to go for this book.A great book which covers almost all the aspects of Android Application Development. This covers utilizing various hardware components like camera, NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi etc in your apps.

 

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 Learning Android Game Programming : A Hands-On Guide to Building Your First Android Game 1st Edition

This book assumes that you already know something about Android Development. This book is an absolute gem for people who are on a low budget but want to create games for Android. You will learn about topics like Animations, Sounds, Physics, Artificial Intelligence which are the key components of a game. If you are aware of Android Development and now want to create some games, go for this.

 

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So these were some of the books which you could use to learn Android Development. You can buy one book or you can buy all the books, both of the decisions will not go in vain. The books have been listed in a order from absolute beginner to advanced. So one day or the other you are going to need all the books.

 
If you want to suggest another book which is not present in the list, feel free to leave a comment in the comment section below. If it is good enough, we will credit you and update the list.

I wish you all the best in your Android Adventure and hope that you will soon build an app and contact me to review it!

Make Your Old Computer Run Faster Instantly!

It gets really irritating when you use a slow old computer in the age of Quad-Core processors. There are mainly two reasons why you would want to make your old computer run faster. 

   

 ►That's your only computer!
    

►You don't want to throw away your old computer.
Whatever may be the reason, I will give you some ways to help your old computer breath some life.

1. Upgrade RAM

Upgrading other parts of the motherboard such as processor or graphics card are out of the question but you can always upgrade your computer's RAM. While it may be difficult to find the right version of RAM for your computer, you can always lookup on classified ads sites and online shopping websites. If lucky, you might get it there.

2. Clean Desktop

Remove all the icons in your desktop. After the cleaning, there should be only two icons - My Computer and Recycle Bin.

3. Clean OS Containing Drive

Remove files from your drive where your OS has been installed. Transfer the files to other drive until the free space is more than 40%.

4. Remove Crappy Softwares

Uninstall crappy softwares like toolbars and others which you don't use. It might seem impossible to get rid of all your beloved programs at first, but do it anyway!

5. Run Disk Defragmenter

When used for a long time, the files in your computer gets fragmented. In simpler words, it gets difficult for your computer to search for the required files and thus making your computer run slow.

Go to - Start > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.

Analyze and then defragment!

6. Adjust For Best Performance

When using a old computer, its better to keep away from the fancy transitions and other stuff.

Right click on My Computer > Advanced System Settings > Under the Advanced Tab, check for Performance and click Settings > Adjust for Best Performance > Apply .
 

7. Run CCleaner

CCleaner is a great piece of software. You can use CCleaner to clean temporary files and fix your registries. Doing both of the task will definitely help improve the performance of your computer.

Story: It had been a long time since I had run CCleaner on my computer. So I decided to run it. You won't believe that I had 12 GB of temporary files on my computer!

8. Clean your CPU 

Open your CPU's cabinet and grab a vacuum cleaner and start blowing on the motherboard. Dust the cobwebs and clean the cabinet completely. 

9. Install a New OS

Most probably you are running Windows OS in your old computer. While its not bad but there are other OS which can run faster on your old computer and one such OS is Puppy Linux.

So here you have it, somes ways to make your old computer run faster. Do you know any other way to do the same? Do have have any questions or queries? Do all of that in the comments section below.

Don't forget to share this article with people with old computers!

Android: How to Change the Google Account without a Hard Reset!

This is quite an old trick but it is very very useful trick for them who changes their google id from GOOGLE PLAY STORE  Again and again so if you want to switch your google account in GOOGLE PLAY and if you do not want to RESET PHONE SETTINGS then you can follow this tip to add or change google account from GOOGLE PLAY.

Instructions:(You must have a rooted Phone)

1)Download ES FILE EXPLORER or ROOT EXPLORER from Market
 

2)then go to INTERNALMEMORY/data/system/ and Delete Accounts.db file
 

3)Restart your phone and Done.
 
Comment if you face any problem 
I have used it a number of times..

List of Top 25 Online Shopping Websites in India!

Have you noticed how quickly the Indian Online Shopping Industry has grown? We didn't even talk about Online Shopping about 3 years ago but since then we have witnessed the rapid growth of the same.

This revolution was the result of a service which won the hearts of people - "Cash on Delivery". People felt insecure and were reluctant to use and share their credit/debit card numbers online but due to the introduction of the "Cash on Delivery" service, people didn't have to worry about that. You simply had to place the order and wait till the product arrives to your doorstep and once your ordered item is in your hand, you can pay the amount. Pheww!!

So I guess this much is enough for now, lets now head over to the ultimate list of top 25 online shopping website in India. Go!

 

Everything

 
Wait! Everything literally doesn't mean "everything". In the following list of websites you can  buy stuff like electronics, clothing, household items etc.

    ■Flipkart
    ■Homeshop18
    ■Infibeam
    ■Indiatimes
    ■Pepperfry
    ■Futurebazaar
    ■Ebay.in
    ■Snapdeal
    ■Vijay Sales
    ■Croma Retail
    ■Tradus

Computers

You will find all the parts and equipments related to computers and other gadgets in the following websites.

    ■Zoomin
    ■Theitdepot
    ■SMCInternational
    ■Primeabgb

Music

You will find musical equipments and accessories like keyboards, guitars, recording equipments here.

    ■Bajaao
    ■Raj Musicals
    ■Saptaswara
    ■Furtadosonline

Clothing

As the title suggests, you will find stuff related to clothing and apparel.

    ■Yebhi
    ■Jabong
    ■Myntra

Websites

You will find website which will provide the services to make a website.

    ■BigRock
    ■Go Daddy

Travel

Websites where you can book tickets for bus, train, plane or hotels.

    ■GoIbibo
    ■Yatra


So here you have it, the list of top 25 Online Shopping websites in India. Which one is your favorite? Let me know that in the comments section below.

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