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6. USB Type-C Although not widely adopted yet, many devices shipped with USB Type-C connector, allowing for faster and efficient charging. Another awesome thing about the connector is that it’s reversible (you can plug your cord in whatever manner). USB Type-C is also versatile. Aside from charging, it can be used to connect smartphones to monitors, headphones, and external storage devices. |
5. 4G VoLTE Support Many devices offered VoLTE support in 2016. The VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology allows users to place and receive calls over an LTE network instead of the traditional voice network. This makes for better call quality, improved coverage and connectivity. |
4. Fast Charging Fast charging technology is gradually becoming a standard. It works by reducing the time it takes to charge your phone by increasing the power supply to it. Smartphone manufacturers adopt different technologies to achieve this, but Qualcomm’s Quick Charge is the most common. Qualcomm recently announced Quick Charge 4 which can give you five hours of battery life from just five minutes of charge. |
3. Better Selfie Cameras Selfie has come to stay, and many manufacturers are taking advantage of the craze. ViVo recently released a “selfie-focused smartphone” dubbed V5. The device packs a massive 20MP front-facing unit for the selfie lovers. A lot of features are also thrown into selfie cameras to make them more appealing. |
2. Dual Camera Dual camera setup on the rear was a major highlight in flagships like the LG G5, Huawei P9, and Apple iPhone 7. The HTC Evo 3D was the first device to feature this setup, and then the One M8 by the same company also shipped with it. The functionality is implemented differently on various devices. In the Huawei P9, one camera has an RGB sensor while the second one is used to capture monochrome details. This two work together to create a high quality image. The LG G5 however works differently – there is a normal camera with a standard field of view, and a second one with 135-degree wide angle lens for wide shots. |
1.Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint sensor technology on mobile devices has been around for a while, but it became popular after Apple added the feature to the iPhone 5s in 2013. Today the technology has gone mainstream, and is being featured in high-end as well as budget devices to enhance security. Aside from unlocking devices, the sensor is also used to make secure transactions. In most devices, the sensor is either placed on the back like in the LG G5 or embedded in the home button as seen in the HTC 10. Manufacturers are also making sure that the sensors are more accurate and boasts faster unlocking speed. |
2016 saw a lot of developments in the smartphone industry with new technologies springing up, and old ones being improved upon. Chinese smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi, Huawei and Oppo experienced notable growth as they gained more grounds globally. The big players in the market, however, had one thing or the other on their plate – Samsung and the Note 7 dilemma, while Apple faced a decline in its market share and sales. Notwithstanding, it turned out to be a great year and its time to take a look at some of the smartphone trends that rocked 2016. |
Billions of people use Google to make searches online, but only a few know how to use it efficiently and get the most out of it. Here are 10 tips that will help you get you better results when using Google. 1. Search Within A Specific Site To get results from a particular site only, input your query in this format – keyword site:sitename. For example, if you type virtual reality site:techcrunch.com, Google will bring up all content related to virtual reality on TechCrunch. 2. Use Dash(-) to Exclude Keywords If you want to perform a search and don’t want sites with certain words to appear in your results, then use a – sign before the keyword to exclude it from your results. For example, if you search for the word squash, your results pages will contain the type of vegetable and the type of sport. If you want to search for the type of vegetable only, enter your query like this: squash -sport. Remember to leave a space before the dash(-). 3. Use Asterisks to Search for Unknowns Have you ever wanted to search for a phrase like a lyrics or popular saying, and you didn’t know or remember some terms? Using an asterisk as a placeholder for the unknown will make Google automatically fill it and display your desired results. An example is “a monkey in * is a monkey * *” 4. Find Sites That are Similar to Other Sites Placing “related:” in front of a site will show you sites that are similar to it. For example, if you type related:gsmarena.com, Google will bring up websites that are similar to GSMArena. 5. Find a Specific File Type or Format To search for a specific file type, place “filetype:” in front of the file type you’re looking for. For example, renewable energy filetype:ppt 6. Search Multiple Words or Phrases at Once Using “OR” between search terms lets you search for multiple words or phrases at once. For example, typing in[b] virtual reality OR artificial intelligence [/b]will include the two search terms in your results. 7. Use Quotation to Search for Exact Phrase Lets say you want to search for something and want the results to come up in that exact order, putting your search term in quotation marks will give you exact matches in the results. For example, “when all hope seems lost” will give you results in that order. 8. Find Pages Linked to Another Page Use “link:” to find pages and sites that are linked to another. For example, typing in link:www.quora.com will show you all indexed sites that are linked to Quora. 9. Search a Range of Numbers If you want to find content relating to a specific range of numbers, Google can display this for you. For instance, if you type[b] 3D printers $100..$300,[/b] Google will bring up 3D printers within the price range of $100 to $300 . 10. Find Word Definitions To find the definition of any word, just use the format – “define:keyword”. An example is define:marketing. Source: http://www.techrade.com/10-tips-use-google-search-efficiently/ |
No doubt, smartphones and tablets are great. They can do a lot of things that a PC can do – but computers are still necessary and will be in use for a long time. Sometimes you may urgently need to access a file or program on your PC while on the go – and that’s where Chrome Remote Desktop comes in. Chrome Remote Desktop is a free and easy-to-use application developed by Google that lets users to remotely access a PC from a phone or tablet. It works on both Android and iOS and takes only a few minutes to setup. How to remotely access your PC using Chrome Remote Desktop You’ll first of all need to download and install Google Chrome browser on your PC if you don’t already have it. Then go to the Chrome Web Store and install Chrome Remote Desktop. After it has been installed, open it, log in with your Google account and grant it the required permissions. On the next screen, click on Get started under My Computers and hit the Enable Remote Connections button. https://i68.tinypic.com/k2lezq.jpg https://i65.tinypic.com/ke8a6s.jpg You will then get a pop-up message that Chrome is downloading the Chrome Remote Desktop Host Installer (a .msi file for Windows or a .dmg file for Mac). After it has been downloaded, you’ll need to run it before you can continue with the setup. https://i63.tinypic.com/2e30e1g.jpg Once it has been installed, you will be prompted to provide a PIN of at least six digits after which remote connections will be enabled. https://i67.tinypic.com/9lc381.jpg Now pick up your phone or tablet, go to Google Play Store or Apple App Store and download Chrome Remote Desktop. Launch the app, login with your Google account, click on your computer’s name and enter the PIN code. https://i65.tinypic.com/nn8j09.png And that’s it! You can now remotely access your PC from your phone or tablet. It’s that easy to configure. To be able to access your PC from anywhere and at anytime, you need to make sure your PC is turned on and connected to the internet. You can use the same device to control multiple computers. All you have to do is install and configure Chrome Remote Desktop on each computer you want to control from your mobile device. Source: http://www.techrade.com/how-to-remotely-access-your-pc-from-your-phone-tablet/ |
Gionee M5 Mini |
Hello Oooops, i know MTN can be tricky at times, but let me explain something to you. All you needed to do was just load N2000 recharge card. You didn't need to send any text/code to them - and they would have given you the free 3.5GB. I think you actually subscribed to a data plan by sending that text. I got a similar text - "Load N500 within 3days and get 1GB". I actually wanted to subscribe my data but since i got that message i just loaded the N500 to enjoy the 1GB first before subscribing. I got about 50MB from them earlier and was using that to browse and after it finished i couldn’t use the 1GB to browse. Then i was like - chei MTN, you people have deceived me, and i had to subscribe my data. But after subscribing my data and using about 40MB, the free 1GB started working and that's what i'm using to browse now. So, in your case, what happened is - the message they sent you was a bit confusing and you didn't take time to read it. So, sorry bro, i know how painful that can be. But next time, shine your eye well.. |
Nice tip. It may come in handy one day. Thanks for sharing. |
Slatemsk:Thanks |
mjames:Just search for any of them on google(or any other search engine you use). Most of them are either the first or second in the search results. Then click on the link to go to the homepage. |
Dclique:That may be true, but you never can tell what will happen in the near future. |
“Google it!”. I bet you’ve heard that phrase or something similar like a million times (I know, you’re like…..) https://i68.tinypic.com/2m9w2e.gif Hey! Just kidding. But seriously, don’t you hear or say that often in relation to searching the web? For most internet users, Google is the only platform they think (or know) of when it comes to making searches online – and that’s quite understandable. I mean, Google is the dominant search engine in most countries of the world. But today isn’t Google’s day. It is for other players in the search engine game. So let me quit talking about Google. The aim of this post is to put the spotlight on other search engines that deserve some recognition – the well-known ones and the not-so known. And let me quickly add that, sometimes, Google may not give you the best results (or should i say, the results you are looking for), so you may have to turn to other available sources for answers. It’s like not putting all your eggs into one basket. OK! Enough of the talk. Here are 11 other search engines you should be using besides Google. 1. Bing This search engine doesn’t need an introduction. It is Google’s top contender in the search engine game. With a market share of over 20%, the Microsoft-owned search engine has been able to position itself as a viable alternative to Google. Bing has an attractive homepage with frequently changing backgrounds, and does a little better than Google when it comes to basic search. Although it has been able to convert some Google users, it still has a long way to go before it can be considered the leading search engine. 2. DuckDuckGo If you are fed up with Google’s tracking habits and need a search engine that will respect your privacy, then DuckDuckGo is definitely worth trying out. It doesn’t keep track of your searches to serve you personalized results and ads. It promises not to use identifiable cookies, save your search history, and collect your personal data. Aside being privacy-focused, DuckDuckGo offers a bunch of other interesting features. With !bangs, you can make searches on specific websites. For example, if you want to make a search for bluetooth speakers on Amazon, just type “!a bluetooth speakers”(without the quotation marks), and it will take you directly to the Amazon’s search result page for that query. You can even use the google bang (!g) to search google whenever you want to. 3. Wolfram Alpha Wolfram Alpha is a computational knowledge engine. It’s the site you should be searching when you need facts. It does a lot of things Google can’t. It can handle complex scientific and mathematical problems. Just give it a problem to solve, and it’ll give you the answer, and a step-by-step explanation on how to arrive at the answer, if you care to know. You can also enter two terms in the search box, and Wolfram Alpha will compare them for you. Whether its animals, websites, cities, countries – just anything and it will do a comparison for you. 4. ChaCha ChaCha is a human-powered search engine. The concept is simple. Just input your query and hit the search button to get results. If you are not satisfied with the results, you can chat with someone who is knowledgeable on the topic you are researching. The people who answer the questions on ChaCha are called Guides. They get paid for each search they conduct. 5. StartPage StartPage is a privacy-focused search engine that returns Google search results. Although the search results are generated by Google, it does not use identifying cookies, record IP addresses, collect or share personal information. It also uses a proxy service that allows users to anonymously view websites listed in the results. But this has a downside, pages load more slowly because Startpage has to retrieve the contents and redisplay them. 6. Ask Formally known as Ask Jeeves, Ask is more of a question-answer platform known for accepting queries in natural language. It also lets you search the web like a search engine does, but aims to deliver answers, not just links. 7. Yandex Yandex is Russia’s most popular search engine. It provides a lot of similar services as Google, and supports queries in several languages. Search results are displayed in a nice format with favicons placed on the left of each search snippet. Overall, it’s a great search engine that is definitely worth checking out. 8. Dogpile Dogpile used to be the choice search engine back in the day, until Google came along and took over. The search engine is gradually getting back on its feet and continues to aggregate its results from multiple sources like Yandex, Yahoo, and of course, Google. Some of Dogpile’s features include search filters, white pages, favourite searches and preferences. 9. Internet Archive This isn’t the kind of platform you’ll need to visit frequently for regular searches. You’ll find it most helpful when you need materials for academic research or want to go down history lane. This digital library houses millions of valuable information including images, software, books, videos and more. It also lets users check how a website looked like at different times in the past. 10. Mahalo Just like Chacha, its results are human-powered. It relies on a committee of contributors who sort out and submit search result pages to a centralized database for publishing. The results Mahalo provides will certainly be fewer than that of Google and the like, but it promises to deliver higher quality content and relevant results. 11. Yippy Yippy is technically a metasearch engine that is also dedicated to personal privacy and conservative values. It also searches out those contents that are not indexed by conventional search engines. So whenever you need to explore the deep web, Yippy will gladly be at your service. CONCLUSION There you have it. 11 other search engines you should be using besides Google. Which of the search engines do you love to use? Or is there any search engine you love that wasn’t mentioned in the article. Source: http://www.techrade.com/11-search-engines-using-besides-google/ |
Hey guys, Xiaomi has released a new device. Its a phablet actually. It has a 6.44-inch screen, a huge 4850mAh battery and is the first Xiaomi device to run the new version of its custom OS - MIUI 8. It has quite impressive features. Read more about it here http://www.techrade.com/xiaomi-mi-max-with-miui-8-and-a-huge-screen-unveiled/ |
We’re all pretty familiar with emojis and use them often to spice up our conversations. You can say that they help one to express thoughts and emotions in better ways than written words. For instance, instead of having to type “I am angry”, you could use an angry emoji face to express your emotion. This in fact, agrees with the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. https://i64.tinypic.com/2ujgxat.png How it all started Emoji originated from Japan. Shigetaka Kurita created the first set of emojis for cellphones while working on i-mode (a mobile internet platform) for NTT Docomo – a Japanese mobile communication company. But they only gained worldwide popularity in 2012 when Apple included it in iOS 6, after which Android and other platforms adopted them. Today, emojis have become an integral part of our communication in messages and social media networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. What does Emoji really mean? Well, according to the popular Oxford Dictionary, Emoji is a small digital image or icon used to express an idea or emotion in electronic communication. The term emoji is a Japanese word and it literally means “e”(picture) + “moji” (character). Tell me more… Emoji was standardized by Unicode in 2010 in order to make them compatible across different devices, platforms and networks. In 2013, the word Emoji was added to the Oxford Dictionary alongside other popularly used words like selfie and phablet. Merriam -Webster also added it to its vocabulary index in 2015. Emoji has grown over the recent years and is still expanding with new characters being added to the set every few years. They have become really prominent that in 2015, Oxford Dictionary chosed “Faced with Tears of Joy” emoji as its Word of the Year. According to Instagram Engineering , the rise in the usage of emoji on Instagram has led to a corresponding decrease in the usage of internet slang. For instance, “https://i67.tinypic.com/30bz6zp.jpg is taking the place of “lol”, “lmao”, “lmfao” and other similar slangs. This is a similar occurrence i’ve observed on other social media platforms. Industries and brands are also using emojis for marketing. Well, what can i say? Emoji has truly become a part of our digital culture, lets enjoy the emerging way of communication. Source: www.techrade.com/dont-just-love-emojis/ |
As you may know, the world’s most popular messaging service - Whatsapp - has some limitations. One of them is the limitation on the size of video you can send. With WhatsTools , you can say bye bye to the 16MB limitation on sending videos via Whatsapp. No rooting required – all you need is Android version 4.1 or higher and a Google account. Lets get started STEP 1: Install WhatsTools from Play Store. STEP 2: Open it and click on GET STARTED after the fifth swipe. STEP 3: Select TURN ON at the bottom of the screen, and click "Ok, Continue" on the next screen STEP 4: On the Accessibility Settings window, select "WhatsTools Service" and turn it on. STEP 5: You will be required to connect the app with Google Drive. So, select "Click Here to Sign In". STEP 6: To send a video, click on the + icon and select "Video". All the videos on your phone will be shown. Click on the video you want to send. STEP 7: Click the Share button and a unique download link will be generated. STEP 8: Select "Whatsapp" on the next menu. STEP 9: Select the Whatsapp contact you want to send the file to and click "Send". A unique download link will be sent to your recipient once the file is successfully uploaded. So that is how you can send video files as large as 1GB – without losing quality, on Whatsapp. Note: You can also use WhatsTools to send Pdf and Doc files on Whatsapp as well as to send large files on facebook messenger, gmail and other apps. For more tips and guides, visit [url]techrade.com[/url]
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Fix #1: Limit the number of programs that run during startup There are a lot of programs that run automatically when you boot your computer. Some of these programs could slow your computer down. Fix #2: Defragment your drives Fragmentation makes your hard drive do extra work that can slow down your computer. So defragmentation takes files on your computer that are scattered all over and arranges them so that your hard drive can read them easily and access them quicker. Disk Defragmenter runs on a schedule, but you can also analyze and defragment your disks and drives manually. Fix #3: Turn off Aero effect Windows 7 and Vista use Aero effect to improve the look of the screen. Aero effects are what makes the taskbar look transparent but they can slow down your computer because they are really graphic intensive. So if you don’t care much about appearances and you want your computer to run faster, you can turn it off. Here’s how to do that On windows 7 Right-click on your desktop and select Personalize. To turn it off, just scroll down to the Basic and High Contrast section and select a theme from there. On Windows Vista Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize Click the “Window Color and Appearance ” link On the next screen, click the link near the bottom for “Open classic appearance properties for more color options” To disable Aero effects, select Windows Vista Basic and click OK. Fix #4: Turn off indexing Windows indexes your hard disk for quicker searching, but this indexing can slow down your computer. To disable this feature, Go to Start > Computer . Right-click on your system drive (usually C andthen click Properties. On the General tab, uncheck the box next to Allow files on this drive to have contents indexed in addition to file properties and click OK . In the popup dialog box, make sure you select the option to apply changes to subfolders and files then click OK . Fix #5: Limit the number of programs running at a time The more programs you run at a time, the slower your computer will be. So try to reduce the number of programs running at the same time. For detailed solutions, go to www.techrade.com/7-common-computer-problems-fix-them-yourself-and-save-money/ |
Are you are looking for an android smartphone that is affordable and still provides comparable features to what you’ll find on the high-end devices? Here is a list of the best cheap android phones in Nigeria 2016. This list is divided into two categories. Category 1 features smartphones under ₦20,000 while category 2 is for smartphones under ₦30,000. Best Android Smartphones under ₦20k 1. Innjoo Halo The Innjoo Halo has a plastic back texture and features a 5-inch display, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front camera. The 3200mAh Li-Po battery of the phone promises 300 hours standby time. It is driven by a quad-core processor that boast of a clock speed of 1.3GHz and runs the InnUI of top of Android 5.1 Lollipop. Key specs of Innjoo Halo 5-inch IPS display Android 5.1 Lollipop 1.3GHz quad-core processor 3200mAh battery 5MP rear camera 2MP front camera 1GB RAM 8GB Internal Storage Dual-SIM Price: ₦17,599 (Jumia) 2. Xtouch E1 The Xtouch E1 is budget smartphone from Xtouch, a subsidiary of Innjoo. It has a 5-inch display, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GM ROM, 5MP rear snapper, 2MP front camera and a decent 3200mAh battery. Key specs of Xtouch E1 5-inch display Android 5.1 Lollipop 1.2GHz quad-core processor 3200mAh battery 5MP Rear Camera 2MP Front Camera IGB RAM 8GB Internal Storage Dual-SIM Price: ₦19,900 (Konga) Gionee P5 mini With a simple and elegant design, the Gionee P5 mini would appeal to those looking for a budget smartphone. The phone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and comes in 3 colors ─ white, blue and black. It has a 5MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash and a 2MP selfie camera. One thing you may not like about this phone is the skimpy 1800mAh battery. Key specs of Gionee P5 Mini 5-inch display Android 5.0 Lollipop 1.3GHz quad-core processor 1800mAh battery 5MP rear camera 2MP front camera IGB RAM 8GB Internal Storage Dual-SIM Price: ₦19,000 (Konga) 4. Innjoo Note E The Innjoo Note E comes with basic features. It has a 5.5-ich display, 1GB OF RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It sports a decent 8MP camera at the back and a 2MP selfie camera. It is powered by a quad-core processor which runs at a speed of 1.3GHz. Key specs of Innjoo Note E 5.5-inch IPS display Android 4.4.2 KitKat 1.3GHz quad-core processor 2500mAh battery 8MP Rear Camera 2MP Front Camera IGB RAM 8GB Internal Storage Dual-SIM Price: ₦19,950 (Konga) 5. Mi-Tribe A500 Mi-tribe A500 is a mid-range smartphone from the African mobile brand ─ Mi-Fone, in partnership with Konga. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop. It comes in a plastic body and has a 5-inch display. It also ships with a decent 5MP rear camera and a 2MP camera for selfies. It has dual-SIM capabilities (1 Mini, 1Micro) and 8GB of internal storage for your files, photos and videos. Key specs of Mi-Tribe A500 5-inch display Android 5.1 Lollipop 1.3GHz quad-core processor 2600mAh battery 8MP Rear Camera 2MP Front Camera 2GB RAM 16GB Internal Storage Dual-SIM Price: ₦19,900 (Konga) Best Android smartphones under ₦30k 1. Infinix Hot 3 Infinix Hot 3 is the successor to the Infinix Hot 2 with the Android one Seal. It has a plastic body and comes in 3 color variants. The Infinix Hot 3 sports an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera with soft flash. The camera has some nice features like voice recognition. You should be able to take a shot by saying “cheese” or “capture”. The 3000mAh battery promises 20 hours of talk time, 9 hours of browsing and 33 hours of music. With the XUI skin, you can expect optimized power consumption for long-lasting standby time. It’s available in 1GB and 2GB versions ─ but only the 1GB version seems to be available in Nigeria at the moment. Key specs of Infinix Hot 3(X554) 5-inch display Android 5.1 Lollipop 1.3GHz quad-core processor 3000mAh battery 8MP Rear Camera 2MP Front Camera 1/2GB RAM 16GB Internal Storage Dual-SIM Price: ₦29,900 (Konga) 2. Innjoo Max 2 With a sleek design, the Innjoo Max 2 features a 5-inch IPS display made of drangontrail glass which provides top-level hardness, scratch resistance and high light transparency. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with the InnUI built-in. It has a 4000mAh battery with rapid charge technology to speed up charging time. It’s available in four colors ─ champagne gold, titanium grey, milk white and rose pink. Also on board is a 13MP rear camera with f/2.o aperture and double flashes and an 8MP front camera. Key specs of Innjoo Max 2 5-inch IPS display Android 5.1 Lollipop 1.3GHz quad-core processor 4000mAh battery 13MP rear camera 8MP front camera IGB RAM 16GB Internal Storage Dual-SIM Price: ₦25,400 (Jumia) 3. Tecno L5 One reason you would the L5 is its huge 5000mAh battery. It has a 4.5-inch display and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop. Other features on the phone are similar to what you would find on most entry level smartphones. Key specs of Tecno L5 4.5-inch IPS display Android 5.1.1 Lollipop 1.3GHz quad-core processor 5000mAh battery 5MP rear camera 2MP front camera 1GB RAM 8GB Internal Storage Dual-SIM Price: ₦22,350 (Jumia) 4. Wiko Slide 2 Wiko Slide 2 is a pocket-friendly smartphone with interesting features. It has a leather-effect finish enhanced with a metallic frame. It packs a 5.5-inch HD display which allows optimized readability in sunlight. It has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 64GB via microSD. It is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core processor and features a 13MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera. It is equipped with a 2820mAh battery to keep your device running for longer hours. Key specs of Wiko Slide 2 5.5-inch IPS LCD display Android 5.1 Lollipop 1.4GHz octa-core processor 2820mAh battery 13MP rear camera 5MP front camera 2GB RAM 8/16GB internal storage Dual-SIM Price: ₦29,190 (Jumia) 5. Xtouch X4 plus With the 5.5-inch HD display of the X4 Plus, gaming, reading and videos are brighter and clever than ever. The device boast of a 13MP camera and 5MP selfie camera. It packs a 3000mAh juicer and is available in 3 colours. It is powered by a 1.3Ghz MTK quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat. Key specs of Xtouch X4 Plus 5.5-inch HD display Android 4.4 Kitkat 1.4GHz quad-core processor 3000mAh battery 13MP rear camera 5MP front camera 1GB RAM 16GB internal storage Dual-SIM Price: ₦22,000 (Konga) Source: http://www.techrade.com/cheap-android-phones-in-nigeria-2016/ |
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