Friday, 10 May 2019

Last chance to clear your arrears: Anna University

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CHENNAI: Anna University has decided to give one last chance to students who have exhausted the maximum chances to clear their arrears, to complete the course, university Vice-Chancellor MK Surappa has said.


The university has decided to conduct a special examination in November or December for these students with arrears to help them clear their arrears and get the degree.
Along with students of undergraduate courses, post-graduate students will also be eligible for the benefit.  

“We are giving one last opportunity to the students, who did not manage to complete the course due to backlog of arrears, by conducting special exam for them. The students should study well, clear their arrears and get their degrees as it is their last chance to complete the course,” he said.

Varsity sources said over 30,000 students with arrears will be benefitted by this decision. Officials added that detailed information about the examination will be provided in the university’s website at the right time.

The important decision was taken at the syndicate meeting of Anna University on Thursday.  As per regulations, students should complete their course within seven years. They are eligible to get degrees only if they clear all the arrear subjects within seven years, (the four year course period and additional three years after completion of the course). 
However, students who are not able to complete the course within seven years have been pleading the varsity authorities to show leniency towards them.

Adding to it, the syndicate on Thursday also approved the new rule which allows students to write arrears immediately in the following semester exams.

As per current regulations in place, a student who has failed in an exam during an odd or even semester can appear for the arrear exam only in the next odd or even semester. As per 2017 regulations, students who fail in theory course can reappear only along with regular students when that course is offered next time.
It was also decided to hold a supplementary exam for eighth-semester students who have arrears in one subject.

Thursday, 9 May 2019

TANCET 2019: Apply now through Anna University's website; here's a guide

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TANCET 2019: Anna University, Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu has released the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2019 application form through online mode. Last date for TANCET 2019 registration is May 25. Candidates outside the state can also apply for the TANCET 2019, but they should check the eligibility conditions as specified by the exam authority/Anna University. Tancet 2019 will be conducted across 15 cities in Tamil Nadu namely Chidambaram, Coimbatore, Chennai, Madurai, Dindigul, Nagercoil, Karaikudi, Erode, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Villupuram, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar and Vellore.  TANCET 2019 is the state level entrance exam for admission to PG degree programmes for the academic year 2019-20 in the participating Institutes includes ME/M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan, MBA and MCA. 
Students can fill the online form at www.annauniv.edu.
Documents needed before filling the TANCET 2019 application form
— A valid mobile number and email id
— Scanned passport-size photo and signature
— Qualifying marks of graduation degree
— Caste certificate, if applicable
— Academic details, address proof
Participating Institutes of TANCET 2019
University Colleges of Engineering
Regional Campuses of Anna University
Annamalai University
Govt. and Government Aided Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges)
Self-financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges including stand-alone Institutions) in Tamil Nadu
TANCET 2019: Apply now through Anna Universitys website; heres a guide
Tancet 2019: Important date
How are Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) exams conducted?
Tancet examination is conducted in offline mode using paper and pen on an OMR sheet. The questions are objective type, multiple choice questions. There are four choices for every question and candidates have to choose the right option. There are 100 questions each carrying 1 mark thus total marks are 100. Time duration for the Tancet examination is 120 minutes (2 hours). There is also negative marking of 1/3 marks for every wrong answer. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions though. The examinations in divided in to five sections namely Reading Comprehension, English Grammar and Usage, Analysis of Business Situation, Quantitative Ability and Data Sufficiency.
Eligibility criteria for TANCET 2019
The eligibility criteria for appearing for Tancet 2019 is that the candidate should have completed graduation from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks (general category). Candidates should either have completed 10 + 2 + 3 years of Education or B. Pharm / B. Arch / B. Tech / B. E. or 10 + 2 + AMIE or 10 + 3 years Diploma + AMIE. Candidates who have appeared for their final examinations are also eligible to apply; also there is also no upper age limit for attempting Tancet.
Step by Step Application Process - Tancet 2019
— Visit the official website of Anna University - https://www.annauniv.edu/ or that of Tancet 2018 Examination http://www.annauniv.edu/tancet2018/
— Register as new user using the online registration link and providing details such as name, email id, password and other requested details.
— Fill the Application form by logging into the website using your username and password
— Fill all the required details and also upload a recent coloured passport sized photograph
— Pay the application fee online or offline through DD
— Download completed application form along with unique TANCET Application Number and keep it safe for future reference

— Please note that you will have to upload scanned copies of Class X or equivalent mark-sheet, Class XII mark-sheet or a copy of 3 years’ Diploma Certificate, Copy of the Demand Draft if application and A self-attested copy of the Caste Certificate (if required) along with your TANCET Application Form

Tuesday, 7 May 2019

620cc Hero Hastur Streetfighter India Launch Plans Shelved

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A report from the brand confirms that the 620cc Hero Hastur will never see the daylight. The Indian brand is known for the most successful commuters of all time in the country and their venture into the 150cc-400cc space will definitely leave others sweating.

However, the scrapping of HX250R and now, the Hastur concept means that they don’t want to take any chance by bringing the 5-year old design lines into existence. The first step to prove their statement was the launch of Xtreme 200S and the xPulse 200 in India, further raising eyebrows with their 400cc upper limit to facilitate the celebrated XF3R concept.
However, the almost non-existent Achiever 150 and Xtreme Sports also mean that they could focus first on the volume-generating segment and then move swiftly into the premium bracket with their one-of-its-kind pricing. The 620cc Hero Hastur was designed in collaboration with EBR and believe it or not, Hero seems to scrap everything they had made during that era.
The current-gen Karizma is the last product standing from a failed partnership and sales figure posted by the same in the last few months of existence clears that it won’t last long. The cost-cutting measures taken by sharing components in the 200cc category may help them add more practicality to the upcoming bikes.
Hero Hastur had a radical streetfighter design with a split headlamp, dual front discs, underbelly exhaust and exposed frame with a yellow finish on the concept. It felt like the prototype was not working at all, with Hero MotoCorp still claiming 80 HP and 72 Nm of output from the twin-cylinder 620cc engine.

The 15-litre fuel tank, 240 kmph of top speed, and an astonishing 160 kg of wet weight will now remain spec sheet content for the rest of its life. Once finished with scrapping all the outdated concepts, Hero MotoCorp is next expected to work on their 300cc segment product alongside the basic commuters.



Hero MotoCorp Working on New 150cc-400cc Bikes for India

620cc Hero Hastur Streetfighter India Launch Plans Shelved
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Sunday, 5 May 2019

Marvel Studio Complete Collection Download NOW

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Complete Marvel Movies Collection


Movie collection name : Marvels Collection
Year : 2008 to 2019
Language : Tamil,English,Hindi,Telugu,Malayalam
Video Print : All HD 720p
Audio Print :  Original Audio ( Multi Language )
Size : 900MB to 1.5GB
File format : .mp4 .avi .torrent
Screenshot



How to Download ?

Step 1 : Click the movie link
Step 2 : Wait for 5s
Step 3 : Skip the AD
Step 4 : Download the file


Movie List / Link :
  1. Iron Man (2008) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  2. The Incredible Hulk (2008) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  3. Iron Man 2 (2010) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  4. Thor (2011) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  5. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  6. The Avengers (2012) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  7. Iron Man 3 (2013) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  8. Thor: The Dark World (2013) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  9. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  10. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) ( .mp4 File | server 2 )
  11. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  12. Ant-Man (2015) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  13. Captain America: Civil War (2016) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  14. Doctor Strange (2016) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  15. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  16. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  17. Thor: Ragnarok (2017) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  18. Black Panther (2018) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  19. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  20. Ant-Man and the Wasp (July 2018) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  21. Captain Marvel (March 2019) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  22. Avengers: Endgame (April 27, 2019) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )
  23. Spider-Man: Far From Home (July 5, 2019) ( .mp4 File | .torrent File )

Saturday, 4 May 2019

Google Thanos Easter Egg Wipes Out Half of All Search Engine Results

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Worried about seeing “Avengers: Endgame” spoilers on Google?
You could always wipe out half of the search results.

A new (and awesome) Google easter egg is turning the search results to dust.
Here’s how to see it for yourself:
Head to Google. (The easter egg works on both desktop and mobile search results.)
Type in: thanos.

Video Tutorial : https://youtu.be/4__PT_a5iCE




You’ll see something like the following:



See the Infinity Gauntlet (the gold glove with all six of Infinity Stones) in Google’s Knowledge panel? Click on it.
You’ll see the glove snap its fingers.
Then you’ll start seeing the search engine results start to vanish – just as many of your favorite Marvel characters at the end of “Avengers: Infinity Wars.”

The search results will even scroll by themselves, forcing you to watch them as they’re eradicated.
Ultimately you’ll be left with something like this as your search results page:


Indeed, Google’s 96 million results seem to have been reduced to 48 million!
Want to bring all the search results back?
Click on the Infinity Gauntlet again.



All the results will returned.
Here’s a video of the easter egg in action, via YouTube.


Friday, 3 May 2019

Back to square 1: Anna University to conduct Tancet

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CHENNAI: Days after announcement of separate entrance tests for PG courses, Anna University has withdrawn the notification. It had announced to conduct entrance tests for postgraduate courses offered in university departments and its constituent colleges.

The decision was taken after the higher education department issued a fresh order on April 29 changing the co-ordination committee for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (Tancet). As per the new order, the director of technical education will just be a member instead of a co-chairman and Anna University Vice-Chancellor will be the chairman for the committee.

"The higher education department has withdrawn the changes it had made to the coordination committee. Hence, we decided to conduct the TANCET 2019 and it would be the single exam for all PG engineering courses offered in Tamil Nadu," university officials told TOI.
The first coordination meeting of the committee is to be held on Thursday. The university on Sunday announced that students have to write a separate entrance test for getting admission to the ME, M Tech, M Arch and M Plan, MBA and MCA courses.
Welcoming the decision, professors from Anna University said the government should have given the task of conducting online engineering counselling to the university as well.

Due to the difference of opinion in reconstitution of Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) committee, the vice-chancellor of Anna University resigned from the committee and Directorate Of Technical Education is conducting the online engineering counselling for BE, BTech courses this year.
"There are still doubts whether the DOTE can pull it off without any glitch as it lacked the technical prowess. If there is any confusion, it would affect thousands of students," professors said.
However, sources in the government said the task of conducting online counselling will be jointly undertaken by the DOTE and a private vendor.


Wednesday, 1 May 2019

How to View Saved Passwords on Chrome for Android?

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A Chrome Browser has always been the most used web browser of Google and it is very important to activate its password saving option. It is the best option unless and until you want to end up writing down all the usernames and passwords of all the websites that you ever log in to. Saving the passwords on Chrome is the simplest option to remember your password.

How to View Saved Passwords on Chrome for Android?
 
The tech giant Google has updated Chrome to Version 62 with a feature of password notification during every login. All the passwords can be stored in the Android devices very easily. One can even save the passwords of each web page this way so that you can remember it.
How to View Saved Passwords on Chrome for Android?
• First, you need to update Chrome. It is necessary to have the latest version.
• Go to Settings
• Tap the Password option
• All the saved credentials can easily be viewed in the Google Store. All the website can be seen that requires passwords.
• The websites will be displayed in alphabetical order.
• There one can see an eye icon where you can see the saved passwords. After clicking on the eye icon, you need to choose either PIN, pattern or fingerprint. It is essential to show that the person is the owner himself.
• The password, username and the site fields can be copied. It is important if we want to log in manually. It can be logged in from another computer or from a different browser, which does not have the saved passwords. The password can also be erased on Chrome so that it can’t be remembered anymore.
• After following these steps, Saved passwords can be seen on Android.
Thus, you can easily save passwords on Chrome for Android.

Here's how to play PUBG Mobile on PC

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PUBG has taken the tag of the most popular battle royale game all around the world. It would be okay to say that it is perhaps the most popular game even, trending on the top list for several months now. Millions of users play everyday with scores of tutorials, walkthroughs and guides to aid the novices.

Here's how to play PUBG Mobile on PC
 
It’s unique interface and gameplay sets it apart from several competitors in the category. PUBG mobile is free to download and play. Additionally, there are some in-app purchases for things such as Royale Pass and other items. The game is not supported by ads, so it’s completely clean. There are no pop-ups or videos interrupting your experience.
PUBG PC, however, isn’t free. It costs about 3.5k to 4k in India, with some online giants providing hefty discounts. This is a big hurdle to those PC gamers who cannot afford the expense. Of course, the way to go ahead would be to use emulators. Emulators are hardware or software that enable one computer system to behave like another computer system.
There are quite a few emulators for PUBG, the most popular ones being BlueStacks and Tencent Games. Tencent Games is great with additional support for games like Arena Of Valor and Honkai Impact 3. It also boasts of precise control with keyboard and mouse combo.
Here’s how you could enjoy PUBG Mobile on your system for free using the emulator developed by Tencent Games -
1. The client has to be downloaded from this link - https://syzs.qq.com/en/
Let the download complete. Once that has finished, install the emulator onto your system.
2. After the installation has been completed, open the emulator. You will see that PUBG Mobile can be selected. Click on Start.
3. The Tencent software is called Gaming Buddy and it will begin to download and install the necessary files needed to run PUBG Mobile on your system.
 
4. Once it is done, click on it and a prompt for a login will be displayed.
5. Login using any of your IDs - Facebook, Tencent ID, etc. - and the setup will have finished.
6. Run PUBG Mobile and play the game.
Tencent Games will also keep track of all the stats. The one thing to remember here is that using an emulator means that you will be able to compete with and view other emulator players only.

How to add Facebook events to your Google Calendar

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The Google Calendar is the most wanted service and app of tech giant Google. It is the best way to keep a tab on tasks which needs to be done and we do not wish to forget. It remains useful though we carry our phone all around or just sit in front of the PC. You can assemble all the events and tasks in one place and you can easily do them with the help of the Google Calendar.

How to add Facebook events to your Google Calendar
 
How to add Facebook events to your Google Calendar?
There is primarily an extension which has mainly been developed for this purpose. One needs to take advantage of it.
Steps to add Facebook events to your Google Calendar
• Checker Plus is highly recommended by the Google Calendar. This extension can easily be added to the Chrome browser.
• After adding the extension, one can easily add Facebook events to the Google Calendar. You have to open the browser before logging onto the Facebook account.
• After logging into the Facebook account, you have to click on the options Events. You can find it on the Menu on the left-hand side of the Facebook Homepage. It is in the Explore section.
• All the events that you have in Facebook can be found over here. You can find the ones where you have been invited, the ones which you will be attending. You can even find the events that you have yourself created.
• From the list, you have to choose the event that you wish to add on the Google Calendar.
• For the Google Calendar extended icon, click on the Checker Plus.
• This way a window will open where you can see the Calendar. A pop-up window can also be seen with all the data that have been provided for the event you wish to attend.
 
• You can find the title, date, name and time of the event along with a drop-down menu. If you want to add the event to the calendar of the Google account and simply add it. It can also be done for any of the other Calendar that is already attached to your account.
• Next, you need to choose as per your interests. This way, the events will be added automatically from the Facebook event to the Google Calendar.
Thus, by completing the above-mentioned steps the events will get added to your Google Calendar.

How to uninstall Programs quickly on Windows 10?

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Uninstalling programs can be a multi-faceted practice which requires the built-in tools of the operating systems. Since these tools are not powerful, there are various automatic programs like malware removal apps and program removal apps. There are two ways to do it, either by the Control Panel or by the Settings App.
How to uninstall programs by using the Settings App?
 

How to uninstall programs by using the Settings App?

• First, you have to open the Settings app, then go to Apps and choose Apps and Features.
• Then you have to scroll down to the Apps and Features Section.
• Here you can see the list of all your apps and even the date and size of their installation.
• After sorting it out by using the Filters, you can delete the app by highlighting the software that you wish to delete and then click on uninstall.
How to uninstall programs on Windows 10 by using the Control Panel?
 

How to uninstall programs on Windows 10 by using the Control Panel?

Control Panel is both a smart way as well as a traditional way to delete programs on windows 10. Apart from the information that has been provided in the Settings, one can even seek some extra information like app publisher or even the version number. Nowadays you will have to search for the Control Panel in Cortana since it cannot be accessed by right-clicking on the Start menu as could have been done before.
• After opening the Control Panel, Go to the Programs and Features.
• Here you can see the list of programs you have installed, click on the program you wish to Uninstall to highlight it and then click Uninstall.
Third party tools to remove the Programs on Windows 10
• Revo Uninstaller
It is always best to remove the old directories manually. It has both a free and a pro version. The free version helps you to remove the leftover folders and files but does not let you uninstall the entire app.
• Ccleaner
It is adware and can remove any program in just a flash. You can use to remove any Windows app. You have to go to tools, choose the app and then uninstall. You can see the entire list of apps, choose the app you wish to uninstall and then just uninstall it by clicking on it.
• IObit
It is a third party Uninstaller which makes various optimization apps but the most common one is the Advanced System Care 12. It also has a free version which is helpful to remove the remnants. It can remove the malware, the folders, and junk files.

Malware programs should be removed

Malware is usually resistant to the normal methods of removing the app. The dedicated anti-malware tool will be helpful to remove the great anti suites, like the ones that can be seen with Kaspersky Security.

Some of The Un-Installable Apps in Windows 10

There are certain programs like Groove Music, Calculator, Alarm, Clock and people which cannot be uninstalled. Although they can be removed by third party apps, it is best to use Powershell. For that, select Windows Powershell by right-clicking on the Start menu.

How to download virtual Driving License using mParivahan app?

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If you commute by using a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler, having documents like Driving License and RC is important, especially in India. Dept of transportation, under Govt of India, has now released a new app called mParivahan, which can be used to generate virtual DL and virtual RC.

How to download virtual Driving License using mParivahan app?
 
If traffic police stop you to verify the authenticity of your vehicle and your driving ability, then you can show these virtual DL, especially if you are not carrying a photocopy or the original DL. Let us learn how to generate a virtual DL on the mParivahan app on your Android and iOS smartphones.



FYI, for downloading the virtual driving license, you need to have the complete driving license number along with the date of birth mentioned on the driving license, and without any one of these information, you will not be able to download your virtual driving lincese on the mParivahan app.

Follow the below metioned steps

  • Download the mParivahan app using the Google Play store
  • Open the app and sign-in, if you already have an account or sign up if you don't
  • Select DL on the top right corner
  • Enter your DL number
  • To generate a virtual DL, click on "Add To My Dashboard"
  • Complete the verification by entering your date of birth
  • Now go back
  • Go to the Dashboard and select DL Dashboard
  • Now you will be able to access your virtual DL on the mParivahan app
  • You can also download the 3D barcode, which police can scan to look at the existing challans on your account
  • The virtual DL on the mParivahan app shows all the details like your date of birth, expiry date, vehicle class, and RTO code
The digitally signed document is valid as per the IT Act 2000 when used electronically. If you ever forget to carry your ID cards, just show the virtual documents, which is now valid and legal across India.

7 cool Microsoft Office alternatives to try on Mac

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Once you get your hands on a Mac and get used to it, the chances of missing the Windows operating system is quite less. But if you need to Microsoft Office, having to buy it again can be a hassle. Although you do not have much of an option if you work in a traditional office environment, letting go of Excel and Word might be out of the question but if you aren’t trapped with obligations like that and only need to edit and send Office documents once in a while, you do not need to shell out on Microsoft Office and alternate options can be relied on.

Google Suite
 

Google Suite

Google has Google Docs, Sheets and Slides in its arsenal that are worthy adversaries for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Although Gmail is the only alternative for Outlook available, OneNote on Mac is available for free.

LibreOffice

LibreOffice is widely recognized as the best open source alternative to Microsoft Office Suite. Libre Office Suite comes with offline desktop apps equipped with pro features.
An online component that has been added makes it easy to sync files from Google Drive or OneDrive and edit them right in LibreOffice.

iWork Suite

Although not without the range of the Microsoft Office Suite, Apple's alternatives included in iWork have all the basics covered. Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are Mac-centric apps with different UI. Instead of being top-heavy, the options show up in a contextual menu on the side. Documents in Microsoft Office formats can be imported and exported.
Office Online
 

Office Online

Office Online is Microsoft's free and basic Microsoft Office service that works in any browser. Although the feature set is limited, the basics of document editing, spreadsheet formulas, and presentation options are available.

Edit Office Documents in Dropbox

Having a free Microsoft account will allow you to open a Word, Excel or PowerPoint document on Dropbox. This a result of Microsoft's partnership with Dropbox.

Ditch PowerPoint for Better Online Tools

To stand out with your presentation and leave a better impression than one made with PowerPoint, a few of the modern online presentation tools that are available have been listed below:
Slides: Beautiful presentations can be created and presented online using the account. You will need a paid account in order to export the documents.
Prezi: While it is geared towards startups, the visual tools available for use are beyond the capabilities of PowerPoint.
Canva: Canva has a large library of presentation templates available in the online image editor. In addition to this, Canva gives you all the important tools for creating a customized presentation.

Embrace Markdown

If you're getting used to the simplicity of Mac and would like to take it further by using Markdown that allows you to create and edit plain text documents.
Markdown is a syntax like HTML but much simpler. When you use a Markdown app to write, you don't get lost in dozens of menu options. All the formatting happens using shortcodes.
For example, you can use asterisks to make the word italic. You can create a complex formatted document without ever having to leave the keyboard. Markdown exports as clean HTML and can generate beautiful PDFs using apps like Ulysses.

How to configure APN settings on Android

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Android’s biggest draw has always been the vast amount of customization that it makes possible. While some of these options are available for any layman to use, some of these are reserved for advanced users. One of these settings is called the Access Point Name which is also better known as APN. These are a collection of settings or a configuration that is necessary to have an active mobile data connection in a smartphone.






How to configure APN settings on Android
Quick video : https://youtu.be/B87SmqI6D2I



An understanding of how APN works comes handy when you’re switching your operator. Although not a common occurrence, there are instances when the mobile data connection doesn’t just kick in. All you’ll have to do is configure the APN (Access Point Name) manually in Android.
APN is the information that lists the addresses that the phone uses to connect to the operator’s network. The ports that are used to send and receive Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messages, the type of data used in particular for the APN and all other essential information.
Setting up the APN in Android
The simplest way to configure the APN in Android is to turn off the phone, replace the old SIM card with the new and restart the phone again and you’re good to go. The connection to the new contracted operator’s network. If it does not work, you can manually configure the name of the access point.
The data to be entered in the APN configuration screen can be obtained by contacting the operator through their customer service number.
1) Open the phone settings.
2) Access the Wireless and networks menu (the name varies depending on the customization layer which will vary).
3) Once inside, tap to access the Mobile Networks option.
4) From the list, you can access the option called “Access Point Name or APN.”
5) A three-dot menu can be found on the upper right corner of the screen.
6) After this is done, click the “New APN” option.
7) These APN settings will be included along with the SIM card, inserting the new SIM card will automatically fill the details usually. If you are unable to find the details, you only need to contact your mobile phone operator.
8) The information that has been listed by the operator can be entered here.
9) Once done with these, press the tick button on the upper right corner in order to “Save” the settings.

Apn settings india : click here (all operators APN available)


The above steps will set up the APN in the Android manually. Changes, if needed, can make changes to an existing APN due to modifications applied by the SIM card operator. The steps that need to be taken in order to do so is similar to steps listed below up to step 3. After accessing the Mobile Networks menu, go through the list and choose the APN you wish to edit. The information obtained from the operator can be entered to the APN of your choosing. After doing so, click on “Save” and your mobile data connection starts to function and you will be good to go.

Hackers Actively Exploiting Widely-Used Social Share Plugin for WordPress

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Hackers have been found exploiting a pair of critical security vulnerabilities in one of the popular social media sharing plugins to take control over WordPress websites that are still running a vulnerable version of the plugin.


The vulnerable plugin in question is Social Warfare which is a popular and widely deployed WordPress plugin with more than 900,000 downloads. It is used to add social share buttons to a WordPress website or blog.

Late last month, maintainers of Social Warfare for WordPress released an updated version 3.5.3 of their plugin to patch two security vulnerabilities—stored cross-site scripting (XSS) and remote code execution (RCE)—both tracked by a single identifier, i.e., CVE-2019-9978.

Hackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to run arbitrary PHP code and take complete control over websites and servers without authentication, and then use the compromised sites to perform digital coin mining or host malicious exploit code.

However, the same day when Social Warfare released the patched version of its plugin, an unnamed security researcher published a full disclosure and a proof-of-concept for the stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

hacking wordpress website
Soon after the full disclosure and PoC release, attackers started attempting to exploit the vulnerability, but fortunately, it was only limited to the injected JavaScript redirect activity, with researchers finding no in-the-wild attempts to exploit the RCE vulnerability.

Now, Palo Alto Network Unit 42 researchers found several exploits taking advantage of these vulnerabilities in the wild, including an exploit for the RCE vulnerability which allows the attacker to control the affected website and an exploit for the XSS vulnerability which redirects victims to an ads site.

Though both flaws originated because of improper input handling, using a wrong, insufficient function eventually made it possible for remote attackers to exploit them without requiring any authentication.

"The root cause of each of these two vulnerabilities is the same: the misuse of the is_admin() function in WordPress," the researchers say in a blog post. "Is_admin only checks if the requested page is part of admin interface and won't prevent any unauthorized visit."

At the time of writing, more than 37,000 WordPress websites out of 42,000 active sites, including education, finance, and news sites (some Alexa's top ranking websites), are still using an outdated, vulnerable version of the Social Warfare plugin, leaving hundreds of millions of their visitors at the risk of hacking through various other vectors.

Since it is likely the attackers will continue to exploit the vulnerabilities to target WordPress users, website administrators are highly recommended to update the Social Warfare plugin to 3.5.3 or newer version as soon as possible.