En Route for Infinite-Capacity Wireless Networks with Twisted Vortex Radio Waves

University of Southern California researchers have been working towards developing their previous work based on the infinity-capacity twisted laser vortex networks are now looking forward in using the same technology in the radio waves. The previous technique which was basically laser-based was operable over short distances and that too with minimum atmospheric interference. In comparison to this the twisted radio waves are rougher and can easily be transmitted over much longer distances. This will allow the wireless networks to carry a lot more data when compared to the usual Wi-Fi router; this could be ranging in 100s or 1000s of gigabits/second.

About 2 and half years ago a Swedish researcher after years of hard work was able to prove that the radio waves can actually be transmitted in 3 dimensions rather than 2 dimensions. Every wireless network uses radio waves in their oscillation and that too in two dimensions. This wireless can be from Wi-Fi to satellite TV. According to Bo Thide, just by twisting the antenna one should be able to impart some variety of corkscrew action to radio waves, which will enable them to travel width-ways and in a 3 dimension. In theory with slight variation in the twist level a number of wireless connections will be able to share the same frequency.

These radio waves in technical terms have OAM (orbital angular momentum). As present almost all the radio-based network technologies use SAM (spin angular momentum). Spin angular momentum can be compared to the Earth spinning on its axis while Orbital angular momentum can be compared to Earth’s orbit around the Sun.

USC’s Alan Willner, has been using OAM for a few years to twist a group of lasers together and created the fastest wireless networks ever with the only drawback of operability limited to a distance of 1 meter. At the moment Willner along with his friends have been able to repeat the same process with 28GHz radio waves. The USC researchers have been able to use OAM to clutch four 8Gbps radio links on the same frequency and get a total speed of 32Gbps; this has been achieved by using spiral phase plate mainly as a satellite dish with a slice taken out from it and slightly twisted.

Even though this might not be the fastest link speed but this USC’s method has more advantages being simple. In theory it might be possible for USC to keep adding more speed. At the moment the researchers are focusing on wireless backhaul. These high speed link as if now uses microwaves and are capable of a transmitting a few gigabits per second but if the spiral phase plate can be minimized we might be able to use the wireless links at home as well as in office.

We can easily say that wireless capacity will be booted by these Vortex radio waves. Apart from radio and television, wireless and cellular networks are becoming the most valued resources for a person.

Ten Things to Know About Windows 10

At last we have the official look of the new windows version from Microsoft. Many speculations and unofficial leaks have raised the curiosity among the people. The biggest surprise came in the form of the name as Windows 10. After drawing lots of criticism for their Windows 8 version. The company has gone back to provide some predictable features and some surprises. The new version is being considered to have the best combination of both strategy as well as redesign.

1. New version to be designed to be appealing to office workers: 

Microsoft has been dealing with many complaints about the Windows 8 version for being too complicated to be implemented in larger corporation as well as the retraining requirement for the users needing huge resources. Microsoft has now taken action to appeal to the office workers by using familiar features and removing the features which might not be required. The prime example of this is the Start Menu

2. Appealing to Corporate and IT managers: 

With the increasing security issues, Microsoft has promised an increased level of security, easy manageability and enhanced capabilities on the management side. Upgrade process also has been made easier with improvement in installing and dealing process. Customer app stores will enable the organizations to deal with software deployment as well as permissions.

3. The New version is expected to scale from small smartphones to huge data centers: 

The new version is expected to be available on the latest version of windows phone and tablets, desktop PCs, and even portable devices as well. The same is feature is expected in Xbox one too.

4. The new start menu will be combination of Windows 8's tiles with Windows 7's usability: 

While changes can be expected in the final version after release, but the current preview has indicated a 2 column start menu with old styled icon.

5. Modern apps will be running on desktop through windows: 

Desktop users will now be able to download modern apps and use it like any other apps from the windows store. These will be resizable and can be pinned to the taskbar.

6. Virtual desktops reaching the windows: 

A new task view will let the windows users to have an overview of all the running apps and the user will be able to arrange them between the desktops.

7. Snaps improved: 

This feature will be rejoicing for users with large monitors. They will be able to tile four apps just by dragging on the corner of the screen.

8. Search and power feature expected to be improved: 

The new feature is organized to combine the web and local results. The user can just start by typing in the start menu similar to that of Windows 8. Power users will be able to use Ctrl+V feature to copy-paste into the command prompt.

9. Charms bar to still exist: 

This feature will still be present and visible to users with touch-first devices. This feature is expected to be improved.

10. More expectation: 

With Microsoft indicating many reasons for completely skipping the Windows 9 version, users should be expecting many improvement and refinements in the concept as well as the features.

Microsoft Announces Windows 10 to Emphasize On Improvements

On September 30, Microsoft announced their latest operating system “Windows 10”, after they received negative feedbacks from their previous version Windows 8. They have completely skipped in the next version after 8 to unite the thinking of people on phone, tablets and traditional desktop PCs. This new version aims at capturing the profitable business market, which was basically missed by the previous version.

According to Microsoft's head of operating systems, Terry Myerson, this new version will be their greatest enterprise platform. As much as the traditional PC users dislike the previous version, only 20% of the organization migrated to the windows 8 for operation and management. Most of the dislike was attributed to the loss of the traditional start menu.

According to Terry, the new operating system was secretly named as “Threshold” based on the leap the company was taking. This is a new system aimed at uniting the computer with mobile devices. He stated that the new operating system will be able to adapt to the customer’s device they are using, like tablet, Xbox, tablets to even more small gadgets.

With the increase in the number of options in the market in the form of Android devices from Google, iPhone and iPads from Apple, the company has a huge struggle if they want to reignite the excitement in people of their new OS. People are no longer depending on windows operating system anymore.

As per the reports published by Gartner, a research firm, currently windows is running on only 14% of the devices. This is a huge change when compared to the monopoly they used to enjoy 10 years ago. The news of the new version, created a mixed response in the market and the company saw a 8 cents decrease in the share value on Nasdaq.

During the demonstration, the windows version indicated usage in two modes. One mode is for touch-controlled tablets and the other one for PCs still using a mouse and keyboard. The users of the new OS will be able to switch between these two.

Although an accurate release data has not been mentioned during the initial announcement and demonstration, insiders are indicating that the company is aiming for a release during spring 2015. Microsoft has provided a downloadable technical preview of the new operating system, which a user will be able to download and give feedback to the company as well.

According to Gartner analyst Steve Kleynhans, the company wanted to relay the message that they don’t need to abandon their learning over the past 15 years as they can present what is about the future without much confusion.

According to Terry, the company and their team were playing around with different names for this version, they initially thought of calling it as “Windows One”, which will indicate the merger of all their operating systems and products but since the name was already used, they had to agree on Windows 10. This new version will be focusing on advances and improvements hence skip Windows 9 operating system completely.

Buying Converters and Power Sources Online

Military equipment is not only used in the military. Private companies also have use for converters and other machinery. When you are in charge of making sure that your company has the best military powered equipment on hand, you may wonder what your best option is for finding the most updated models available. You can learn more when you shop online for these purchases.

When you shop online for military powered gear, you may specifically be looking for converters. A converter could give your company the power source it needs without having to resort to using multiple pieces of machinery. As such, you may find that a piece of equipment like a dual powered converter could work for your business' needs.

A dual powered converter typically offers features that maximize the power you get out of each use. For example, it has meets individual phase regulation, as well as voltage regulations for it to be safe. Further, it offers Soft Start features, 12 pulse front end, and eliminates in-rush current.

When you read about all of the features, however, you may wonder if the converter is actually very heavy and something that would be a bit of a burden to have delivered to your location. Despite the features and overall size of the unit, it proves to be light and portable, allowing you to have it delivered to your desired location. Even more, you can transport it from one facility to another without experiencing difficulty. Your company could get years of use out of this single source of power equipment.

As you are shopping, however, you may also want to know that you are entrusting this need to a qualified company. You can read about the company's history and areas of specialties online. Having this information could give you the peace of mind in knowing that you are dealing with a reputable company that offers a range of military powered equipment.

Further, you can also use the variety of contact options online. You can call, write, or email the company if you have specific questions about the machinery or want to know about the equipment's pricing. You can also have other concerns addressed before you buy a converter for your business.

Seeing the equipment in action can also be a priority. You can find out about upcoming expo dates online. These dates let you see the machinery up close and personal.

Updated Version of Chrome and Skype Apps

After Twitter as well as Instapaper, Microsoft has launched the updates of Skype while Google has also done the same in case of Chrome apps for the latest iOS 8 operating system. The apps now consist of a lot of interesting features.

Updated Google Chrome-

Many iPhone users and iPad customers are inclined to use Google Chrome for their internet browsing requirements prior to Apple's own ideal and striking Safari app. Chrome is not only fast, clean, and spontaneous, but also syncs flawlessly with the even more accepted desktop version.

With the launching of iOS-8 operating system, Apple's Safari achieved the ability of being competent to share links to the third party applications.

Google has put in the same facility to Chrome. Now, while a user goes into the Share feature in the major Chrome menu, he will be presented with the similar sharing alternatives as can be found in the system of iOS 8. In addition the default Message, email, and Facebook options, he can press the ‘more’ button and insert third party apps such as Facebook or Pinterest and many more.

As soon as it is activated, the user will be capable to send web stories directly to these well-suited apps for reading it or sharing it, or whatever the selected app does with these things.

It is not fairly the numerous and ultra-functional extensions available on the web version of the Chrome, and obviously the Android version of Google Chrome has presented such a characteristic now. Still, it is an admired offering given that now holds up third-party app extensions for posting as well as sharing content to some other websites.

For example, the iOS 8 users at present can send a website page in their read-later facility of Pocket through the Chrome browser, and are able to share these on LinkedIn. The latest edition of Google Chrome can be downloaded for free of cost from the iOS App Store.

Updated Skype App-

The Skype app has also been updated for iPhone or the iPod with support for the system of iOS 8. But, unfortunately, it does not take in the support in case of iPhone 6 as well as 6 Plus screen sizes. The recent version of Skype i.e. v5.5 also makes use of interactive notification method of iOS 8 and allows users to reply or decline voice or even video calls or get text conversations straight from the lock screen and notice centre.

There are also the options to reply in words for the missed calls. Users can use the stated options by swiping to the left side from the lock screen or the pull down notifications section.

Skype in case of iPhone makes wide-ranging utilization of iOS 8's latest interactive notifications, permitting customers to relate with the communications service at each turn. Banner notifications may be pulled down to react to multimedia calls as well as text messages.

Skype for the iPhone version 5.5 is obtainable now as a free of charge, 46.7-megabyte download from the Application Store.