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Back Up Your iTunes Collection or Your Whole Computer

     
You can manually back up your iTunes content by dragging a copy of its folder to an external drive or server. Before you do, make sure everything in your library is inside your iTunes Media folder. Open iTunes, go in to the File menu, choose Library and then Organize Library. Select the “Consolidate files” option and click the O.K. button when finished. (Depending on your library, you may also see a Consolidate files option directly on the Library sub-menu.)


Back Up Your iTunes Collection
Use “Consolidate files” command to gather copies of all the files you play through iTunes and put them inside the main iTunes Media folder for transfer to a backup site. Credit The New York Times When you have your external driver or server connected to the computer, open Music folder within your Windows user folder, or the Music folder inside your Mac’s Home folder. Find the iTunes folder within and copy it to your backup destination. Repeat the steps whenever you want to make a fresh copy of the backup.

If you do not want the responsibility of remembering to manually save a copy of the folder, an automated backup system can easily preserve your iTunes library — as well the other files on your computer. Microsoft includes File Recovery software with Windows 10 (or Backup and Restore if the computer is running Windows 7), while Apple’s Mac operating system has come with the Time Machine program for backup since 2007.

For those who want more than the basic built-in backup software, third-party programs like Acronis True Image (for Windows and Mac, as well as Android and iOS) or Carbon Copy Cloner (for Mac) can grab a backup of the entire computer.

Along with software, you need a place to put those backed-up files, typically an external hard drive or network server. Some programs (like Acronis True Image) also back up your files to a cloud-storage server, but you can also just use an online backup service. The Wirecutter site (owned by The Times) recommends CrashPlan, but also has suggestions for external hard drives if you prefer to keep your backup plan on the ground.

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Five Things to Know While Installing a Rooftop Solar Panel

     

Five things to know while installing a rooftop solar panel
Solar energy is the one of the most succeeded efficient renewable energy sources harnessed by people in current times. The energy potential of solar energy is great. The type of solar energy capture system to be installed depends on the consumer's requirements. A typical installation involves the panels, which are a set of several individual silicon-based photo voltaic cells and their support structures, along with an inverter, electrical conduit piping and AC/DC disconnect switches.

These systems can be costly but are a more cost-effective alternative to electrical circuits.It is better to opt for a higher Watt power module as they have higher Watt power capacity, hence cheaper per Wp as compared to modules with lower Watt power capacity. The efficiency of solar panels is also better for modules of higher Watt power owing to the quality of photo voltaic cells used, hence making its output exceed the rate of input.

Before jumping on to the solar panel bandwagon, here are five questions to keep in mind -

Is your house solar conducive?

This is the first thing one needs to know before installing Solar Panels. In fact, most people make the mistake of installing panels without analyzing the parameters and the requirements. This defeats the purpose of installation as without proper adherence to the required parameters one cannot utilize the efficiency of the solar panels. Shading, roof direction and roof structure must be taken into consideration with the optimal condition being -- shade-less, north facing roof with an inclination of 10? to 30? to help rain water clear away the debris.

What is rate of consumption at your home?

As Solar Panels allow you to pick your choice of outlets, you can customize them per needs, selecting either one set of appliances or the entire house. It is essential to monitor your electricity consumption and set the solar harnessing plan accordingly. An average solar cell provides approximately 0.5 volts and an entire solar panel is made up of anywhere between 36 and 72 solar cells. This can help you estimate how many panels would meet your total electricity consumption per day/month/year.

What type of Solar Panel are you opting for?

Solar Panels are largely categorized into two types- mono crystalline and poly crystalline Solar Panels. The former has a blackish tinge to it, while the poly crystalline has an overall bluish hue, with the shades of blue differing from cell to cell. It is a common misconception that mono crystalline solar panels are more efficient than poly crystalline ones. Instead, every Solar Panel must be examined carefully, to measure its efficiency.

What are the warranties available?

The Solar Panel, under ordinary circumstances, can last for upto 25 years. As long as you purchase the solarset up from a reputed supplier, you will be guaranteed long lasting performance without glitches. Always opt for a solar setup that is secured under a warranty period and remember to ask for the certificate to ensure remaining insured if malfunctioning happens.

How much would the Solar installation cost?

The cost of a Solar Panel purchase and installation may vary between Rs 40,000 and Rs 6 lakh. Solar power reduces the dependence on electricity from the power grid and, hence, saves money in the long run despite the initial investment in installation. Yet, the price can be considered too steep and deter people from the larger benefits. Set aside a budget and look for solutions within that range to narrow down your search.

Eventually, inspecting the panels regularly is recommended to prevent a small issue mushrooming into an expensive problem in the future. With correct implementation, along with timely maintenance, solar panels can assist consumers in curbing extra expenditure and increase savings

Source indiatimes

11 Best iPhone 7 and 7 plus Tips and Tricks

     
Have you recently bought a new iPhone 7? The latest IOS beast from Apple comes with a bunch of exciting brand new features, as well as plenty of revamped technology that makes it the best smartphone Apple has released so far.
     To confirm you're going to get the most out of the iPhone 7, make sure you check out itechee's collection of iPhone 7 tips and tricks below that shows you what you can do with Apple's newest piece of kit.


Look at Notifications on iPhone 7 by picking it up


1. Look at Notifications on iPhone 7 by picking it up


The iOS 10 powered iPhone 7, Apple's newest release of its mobile operating system, which has pre packed number of cool features for the iPhone 7 and 7 plus.

One of the most interesting new features of iOS 10 and the iPhone 7 is the ability to wake up the display when the handset is picked up. Now when you want to look at notifications your phone, all you need to do is lift up the iPhone 7 and the screen will wake, allowing you to check notifications and unlock your iPhone 7 quickly and easily.


iPhone 7 UNDER water



2. Confirm your iPhone 7 to deal with water

If we heared someone who have said their's had dropped in to the water, then we exactly know that phone never works again. To help prevent this, the iPhone 7 has a feature that shout you if moisture is detected in the device.

If you see the moisture detected notification, disconnect anything plugged into the Lightning port and keep the device turned off until it is completely dry.

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus also comes with dust and waterproof technology, so even if you do drop the iPhone into water, it doesn't mean your iPhone 7 is dead. Keep in mind the maximum deep is 1 meter into the water and keep it inside water for less than 30 minutes


iPhone 7 CAMERA

3. Access the camera with locked iPhone 7



If you see the perfect potential shot and in hurry to launch the camera by unlocking your iPhone you don't want to have to mess around unlocking the iPhone 7 to take a photograph, and it's now even easier thanks to iOS 10.

Even with the iPhone 7 locked you can quickly bring up the camera app by swiping your finger right on the lockscreen.

This brings up the camera app without you needing to unlock your iPhone 7. Don't worry though, as you won't be able to see existing photos or access other apps without having to properly unlock the handset, so your privacy is still protected if your iPhone 7 falls into the wrong hands.


IPhone 7 Home button features

4. Customize the Home button features 


The iPhone 7's Home button has been given an overhaul, making it more responsive than ever before. A new tap-tic engine gives you feedback vibrations to make using the iPhone 7 even easier and feel it to your heart, and it's now more sensitive to how much force you use to press the Home button. 

Rather than the Home button clicking when you press it, like a physical button, the new Home button of the iPhone 7 subtly vibrates at your touch.

Best of all you can customize the Home button so that it works exactly the way you want it to.


Iphone 7 Selfies

5. Take The Perfect Selfies


The front-facing FaceTime camera has been upgraded from 5MP to 7MP, allowing you to take even better selfies than ever before, as well as drastically improve the quality of your FaceTime video chats.

The FaceTime camera also comes with electronic image stabilization and again can take advantage of wide color capture for more natural and realistic colors in your photos.





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