The Google Cloud Platform: 10 things you need to know

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-google-cloud-platform-10-things-you-need-to-know/?tag=nl.e077&s_cid=e077&ttag=e077&ftag=TRE9ae7a1a

The infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) market has exploded in recent years. Google stepped into the fold of IaaS providers, somewhat under the radar. The Google Cloud Platform is a group of cloud computing tools for developers to build and host web applications.

It started with services such as the Google App Engine and quickly evolved to include many other tools and services. While the Google Cloud Platform was initially met with criticism of its lack of support for some key programming languages, it has added new features and support that make it a contender in the space.

Here's what you need to know about the Google Cloud Platform.

1. Pricing

Google recently shifted its pricing model to include sustained-use discounts and per-minute billing. Billings starts with a 10-minute minimum and bills per minute for the following time. Sustained-use discounts begin after a particular instance is used for more than 25% of a month. Users receive a discount for each incremental minute used after they reach the 25% mark. Developers can find more information here.

If you're wondering what it would cost for your organization, try Google's pricing calculator.

2. Cloud Debugger

The Cloud Debugger gives developers the option to assess and debug code in production. Developers can set a watchpoint on a line of code, and any time a server request hits that line of code, they will get all of the variables and parameters of that code. According to Google blog post, there is no overhead to run it and "when a watchpoint is hit very little noticeable performance impact is seen by your users."

3. Cloud Trace

Cloud Trace lets you quickly figure out what is causing a performance bottleneck and fix it. The base value add is that it shows you how much time your product is spending processing certain requests. Users can also get a report that compares performances across releases.

4. Cloud Save

The Cloud Save API was announced at the 2014 Google I/O developers conference by Greg DeMichillie, the director of product management on the Google Cloud Platform. Cloud Save is a feature that lets you "save and retrieve per user information." It also allows cloud-stored data to be synchronized across devices.

5. Hosting

The Cloud Platform offers two hosting options: the App Engine, which is their Platform-as-a-Service and Compute Engine as an Infrastructure-as-a-Service. In the standard App Engine hosting environment, Google manages all of the components outside of your application code.

The Cloud Platform also offers managed VM environments that blend the auto-management of App Engine, with the flexibility of Compute Engine VMs.The managed VM environment also gives users the ability to add third-party frameworks and libraries to their applications.

6. Andromeda

Google Cloud Platform networking tools and services are all based on Andromeda, Google's network virtualization stack. Having access to the full stack allows Google to create end-to-end solutions without compromising functionality based on available insertion points or existing software.

According to a Google blog post, "Andromeda is a Software Defined Networking (SDN)-based substrate for our network virtualization efforts. It is the orchestration point for provisioning, configuring, and managing virtual networks and in-network packet processing."

7. Containers

Containers are especially useful in a PaaS situation because they assist in speeding deployment and scaling apps. For those looking for container management in regards to virtualization on the Cloud Platform, Google offers its open source container scheduler known as Kubernetes. Think of it as a Container-as-a-Service solution, providing management for Docker containers.

8. Big Data

The Google Cloud Platform offers a full big data solution, but there are two unique tools for big data processing and analysis on Google Cloud Platform. First, BigQuery allows users to run SQL-like queries on terabytes of data. Plus, you can load your data in bulk directly from your Google Cloud Storage.

The second tool is Google Cloud Dataflow. Also announced at I/O, Google Cloud Dataflow allows you to create, monitor, and glean insights from a data processing pipeline. It evolved from Google's MapReduce.

9. Maintenance

Google does routine testing and regularly send patches, but it also sets all virtual machines to live migrate away from maintenance as it is being performed.

"Compute Engine automatically migrates your running instance. The migration process will impact guest performance to some degree but your instance remains online throughout the migration process. The exact guest performance impact and duration depend on many factors, but it is expected most applications and workloads will not notice," the Googledeveloper website said.

VMs can also be set to shut down cleanly and reopen away from the maintenance event.

10. Load balancing

In June, Google announced the Cloud Platform HTTP Load Balancing to balance the traffic of multiple compute instances across different geographic regions.

"It uses network proximity and backend capacity information to optimize the path between your users and your instances, and improves latency by connecting users to the closest Cloud Platform location. If your instances in one region are under heavy load or become unreachable, HTTP load balancing intelligently directs new requests to your available instances in a nearby region," a Google blog post said.

Installing google apps on genymotion

1. Download http://bit.ly/1hwXeue
2. Import this into Virtual Box
3. Open Genymotion
4. Play the device
5. Enjoy!

For this we have to install genymotion

Finally we have to use like this

/home/suresh/Downloads/genymotion/player --vm-name genymotion_vbox86p_4.2.2_130923_154637

THE FASTER ANDROID EMULATOR

http://www.genymotion.com/

Produced by Genymobile, Genymotion is already trusted by 1 500 000 developers.

It’s even easier to use and has lots more functionalities.

Genymotion is an emulator using x86 architecture virtualization, making it much more efficient!

Taking advantage of OpenGL hardware acceleration, it allows you to test your applications with amazing 3D performance.

Millions of Google passwords leaked online; check if yours is safe

A database containing about 4.93 million usernames and passwords of Google accounts was posted on a Russian Bitcoin security forum.

The user posting the data claimed that about 60% of the logins in the leak were active could be accessed successfully using the leaked credentials.

Google in a statement to the media has, however, denied that the company's systems were compromised.

A database containing about 4.93 million usernames and passwords of Google accounts was posted on a Russian Bitcoin security forum.

If you are concerned about whether your Google account/Gmail ID is part of the leaked cache, you can use this tool to verify. This search tool also gives an option to privacy-concerned users to partially mask their email IDs.

This incident follows close on the heels of reports that 4.6 million Mail.ru accounts and over 1.25 million Yandex email IDs were compromised.

Hangouts Dialer

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.hangoutsdialer

Description

Now call any phone number in the world from your Hangouts app. Download and install the Hangouts Dialer to activate phone calling functionality in the Hangouts app. After installation, you can access all phone calling features directly from Hangouts or use Hangouts Dialer for a shortcut to the dialer screen in Hangouts.

● Make phone calls from the Hangouts app (and all calls to other Hangouts users are free!).
● Connect with your Google Voice number to make VOIP calls in the Hangouts app from your Google Voice number.

Notes: Mobile carrier and ISP charges may apply. Calls to Hangouts users are free, but other calls might come with a charge. View our calling rates athttp://www.google.com/hangouts/rates>google.com/hangouts/rates.

FAI - Fully Automatic Installation

http://fai-project.org/

FAI is a non-interactive system to install, customize and manage Linux systems and software configurations on computers as well as virtual machines and chroot environments, from small networks to large-scale infrastructures like clusters and cloud environments.

It's a tool for unattended mass deployment of Linux. You can take one or more virgin PC's, turn on the power, and after a few minutes, the systems are installed, and completely configured to your exact needs, without any interaction necessary.

 

    What is FAI? Main Features

• A tool for automated unattended installation. Lazy system administrators like it.
• Remote network installation of different Linux flavors
• Easy-to-use centralized management system for your Linux deployment.
• It's fast. It only takes a few minutes for a complete installation.
• Scalable. FAI users manage their computer infrastructures starting from a few computers up to several thousands of machines.
• Different hardware and different configuration requirements are easy to establish using FAI. You do not need to repeat information that is shared among several machines.
• Using the FAI class concept, you can group a bunch of similar machines.
• Installation targets: desktops, servers, notebooks, Beowulf cluster, rendering or web server farm, Linux laboratory or classroom.
• Linux rollout, mass installation and automated server provisioning are additional topics of FAI.
• FAI is lightweight. No special daemons are running, no database setup is needed. It's architecture independent, since it consists only of shell, Perl and Cfengine scripts.
• Easy creation of customized unattended ISO
• Besides initial installations, it is used for daily maintenance, and can set up chroot environments.
• Compared to tools like kickstart or cobbler for Red Hat, autoyast for SUSE or Jumpstart for SUN Solaris, FAI is much more flexible. You can tune every small part of your configuration to your local needs using hooks.

FAI Installation Steps

• Network boot via PXE
• Receive configuration data via HTTP, NFS, svn or git
• Run scripts to determine FAI classes and variables
• Partition local hard disks and create RAID, LVM configuration and the file systems
• Install and configure software packages
• Customize OS and software to your local needs
• Reboot freshly installed machine
• All this can also be done via an unattended CD installation

http://fai-project.org/poster/flyer-en.pdf

http://fai-project.org/poster/poster.pdf

Encdroid

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mrpdaemon.android.encdroid

Description

Encdroid is a file manager application for Android devices to keep your files encrypted on Dropbox, Google Drive or the local storage of the device. It is compatible with EncFS so volumes created with Encdroid can be accessed on Windows/MacOS/Linux desktop and laptops and vice versa.

Supported operations include creating new volumes, importing existing files into volumes, opening files inside volumes by launching the chosen viewer application, creating directories, cut/copy/paste files and directories from one location to another within a volume, renaming files and directories, exporting files and directories from a volume onto the local device etc.

Explanation of permissions:

* Storage: Used for viewing and exporting files to the SD card.
* Network: Needed to access Dropbox and Google Drive.
* Prevent sleeping: Some encryption operations can run for a long time and take even longer if the device is sleeping so Encdroid temporarily prevents the device from going to sleep.
* Manage accounts / Use accounts: These are needed to link against a Google account and access Google Drive.

Since Encdroid is open source, it is possible for anyone to audit the source code by visiting the GitHub repository or even build their own copy of the application for increased peace of mind. See https://github.com/mrpdaemon/encdroid for the source code and contribution information.

This application includes cryptographic software. The country in which you currently reside may have restrictions on the import, possession, use, and/or re-export to another country, of encryption software. BEFORE using any encryption software, please check your country's laws, regulations and policies concerning the import, possession, or use, and re-export of encryption software, to see if this is permitted. See <http://www.wassenaar.org/> for more information.

The U.S. Government Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), has classified this software as Export Commodity Control Number (ECCN) 5D002.C.1, which includes information security software using or performing cryptographic functions with asymmetric algorithms. The form and manner of this application makes it eligible for export under the License Exception ENC Technology Software Unrestricted (TSU) exception (see the BIS Export Administration Regulations, Section 740.13) for both object code and source code.

AirDroid - Best Device Manager

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&referrer=utm_source%3Dairdroid%26utm_medium%3Dhomepage

Manage your Android devices on the web, all over the air. 
- No USB cable required.
- No driver installation required.
- Same WiFi network or Internet.
- Pure web app, works on Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Linux.

Simply install AirDroid on your Android and you’ll be able to enjoy the following features on your computer at web.airdroid.com:

- SMS: send and receive individual or group messages.
- Apps: Import and export .apk files.
- Files: Manage files on Android and transferring files between Android and computer.
- Photos: View and manage photos on Android and transferring photos between Android and computer.
- Music & Videos: Play and manage music & videos on Android and transferring them between Android and computer.
- Ringtones: Set music as ringtone and export any ringtone.
- Contacts: View and edit all the contacts.
- Screenshot: View the real time screen of Android devices, take static screenshots. (root required)
- Camera: See through the lens of both front and back camera, also supports flashlight.
- URL: Push url to Android and open automatically open it with Android browser.
- Clipboard: Share clipboard content between Android and computer.

There are also some very useful features on the Android client, including WiFi tethering, file manager, task manager, etc.

AirDroid philosophies:
- One less cable.
You should be able to connect different devices wirelessly, without the hassles of USB cables.
- One less screen.
You should be able to work or play with one screen, without being distracted by other screens.
- One less worry.
You should be able to locate your Android devices any time, any where, and wipe all personal data if it's lost.

Media coverage:
- PCWorld: “This app allows you to take complete control of your Android device via your computer's Web browser.”
- Gizmodo: “I'm sending text SMS messages from my Android phone via my browser. I can't stress how great that is.”
- Lifehacker: “It's a remarkably comprehensive app, operates securely, and is a free download.”
- Android Police: “It's all the little things, the things that make AirDroid a joy to use, which make it the app of the year.”

Help,feedback and news:
Help Center: http://help.airdroid.com/
Twitter http://Twitter.com/AirDroidTeam
Facebook: http://Facebook.com/AirDroid
Google+: http://Gplus.to/AirDroid
Email: support@airdroid.com

Official Support Forum on XDA: http://goo.gl/jqmev2

Thanks to our enthusiastic users around the world, AirDroid is speaking and learning new languages everyday: https://crowdin.net/project/airdroid

Bridge the gap between your phone and computer with these apps

http://www.cnet.com/news/apps-that-connect-phone-and-computer/

Sync your smartphone and computer without cables using these apps.

You phone and computer are both powerful machines, but they can get even more powerful when you connect them. I'm not talking about plugging in a USB cable; instead there are apps out there that help your desktop and Android talk to each other, helping you transfer files, view your notifications, and even send text messages without touching your smartphone.
I'm rounding up three apps that bridge the gap between phone and computer in a few different ways. These apps are mostly for Android, but iPhone users can look forward to Handoff, a new feature in iOS 8 that helps connect your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With it, you can take calls from your Mac, start an email on your phone and finish it on the iPad, and more.

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Screenshot by Sarah Mitroff/CNET

Pushbullet

Free, Android and iOS
Pushbullet has grown a lot in the last year. What started out as a way to send links, notes, and files between your devices wirelessly has morphed into a powerful tool for both transferring information, and displaying your Android's notifications on your desktop, using the app and a browser extension for Chrome or Firefox.
This free app works well for sharing notes, links, checklists, files, and map locations from your computer to your phone or vice versa. You can also send those items to your friends who also use Pushbullet.
However, the main reason I use the app is to view my phone's notifications on my desktop. This feature is awesome for seeing who's calling, checking out what a text message says, or simply deciphering what's going on when my phone buzzes, all without taking my eyes off my computer screen. You can pick and choose which apps trigger a desktop notification, or turn the feature off altogether if you need a break from the pop-ups. Just a note that the iPhone app does not include this feature.
What's great: The app requires minimal setup, and it's dead simple to send items.
What's not: The Pushbullet app's design can be confusing at first.

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Screenshot by Sarah Mitroff/CNET

Moaxis

Free, Android and iOS
Like Pushbullet, Moaxis connects to your phone to show your notifications on your desktop. However, the app's main purpose is to let you send text messages from the Moaxis Windows, Mac, and Chrome apps on your computer.
You download Moaxis for your phone and set it up by adding a new computer to sync with. Once you finish the setup process, you won't really need to open the app again. Instead, you'll use the desktop app to send text messages and view your phone's address book. Your existing SMS conversations appear in the app and you can pick up where you left off. The only downside is that while you can view your address book, you can't make any changes to it.
What's great: You can easily start new text conversations, or just continue existing ones.
What's not: The setup process can be a bit daunting, and you cannot edit your address book with the app.

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Screenshot by Sarah Mitroff/CNET

Airdroid

Free, Android only
Airdroid has been around for several years and it's still a popular way to sync your phone with your computer. The app combines many features into one, including sending files wirelessly, viewing notifications on your desktop, and sending text messages from your desktop.
Airdroid focuses on helping you manage your device, from viewing call logs and your clipboard, to helping you install new apps and take a screenshot remotely. While you can send messages to your contacts, I've had mixed results with this feature. However, the rest of the tools work well and it's a great way to get a deeper look into your phone and apps.
What's great: You can access Airdroid's desktop dashboard from your browser, so you can use it on any machine.
What's not: You need to connect your phone with Airdroid every time you want to use it.

SchoolTool

Free Administrative Software for Schools Around the World

http://schooltool.org/
http://book.schooltool.org/

SchoolTool is an open source, web based student information system designed for schools in the developing world, with strong support for translation, localization and automated deployment and updates via the Ubuntu Linux installer and package management system.

SchoolTool is an open-source, web based student information system designed for schools in the developing world, with support for localization, translation, automated deployment and updates via the Ubuntu repository.

The latest version available is SchoolTool 2.8.1, which has been released a while ago, coming with fixes and a bunch of improvements.

In this article I will show you how to install SchoolTool 2.8.1 on Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr, Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin, Linux Mint 17 Qiana, Linux Mint 13 Maya, Pinguy OS 14.04, Elementary OS 0.3 Freya, Elementary OS 0.2 Luna, Deepin 2014, Peppermint Five, LXLE 14.04, Linux Lite 2.0 and other Ubuntu derivative systems.

Because it is available via PPA, installing SchoolTool 2.8.1 on Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 12.04 and derivative systems is easy. All you have to do is add the ppa to your system, update the local repository index and install the schooltool package. Like this:

$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:schooltool-owners/2.8
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install schooltool

To start SchoolTool, start the browser and type http://localhost:7080 and login. Both the username and password are schooltool.

To get remote access to SchoolTool, append your IP address to the /etc/schooltool/standard/paste.in:

$ sudo sed -i 's/127.0.0.1/YOUR_IP_ADDRESS/g' /etc/schooltool/standard/paste.in

Replace YOUR_IP_ADDRESS with the IP of your computer.

And restart the service:

$ sudo service restart schooltool

Optional, to remove schooltool, do:

$ sudo apt-get remove schooltool

Easy steps for better Google Drive security

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/easy-steps-for-better-google-drive-security/?tag=nl.e067&s_cid=e067&ttag=e067&ftag=TRE40fd434

If you've followed the news lately, you know iCloud was hacked and a number of celebrity photos were leaked from accounts. The unfortunate reality is that there will always be someone (or groups) attempting to gain access to that which they should not. Because of this, it's important that you keep your Google Drive account as secure as possible. Since you most likely connect to your Drive account via your Android smartphone and/or tablet, I thought it would be a good idea to offer some tips on how to best keep that account safe.

Pay close attention to this list of tips, as it could be the thing that prevents someone from hacking into your Google Drive account and gaining access to sensitive data.

1. Two-step verification

I thought I'd lead off with the best tip possible. If you haven't set up two-step verification yet, shame on you. Yes, many might consider it a hassle, but it's well worth the extra effort. Two-step verification is well supported on the Android ecosystem and should be considered a must-have for anyone who uses Google Drive. Although it isn't difficult to set up, it does take a bit of time and effort. However, that effort will be reworded with an added layer of security that goes a long way to thwart hackers and other ne'er-do-wells. Find out just how to set up two-step authentication, in conjunction with your Android device, in my article "Secure your Google account with a little two-step shuffle."

2. Employ encryption

There are plenty of apps available that work in conjunction with cloud accounts (like Google Drive) to encrypt your data transmissions. One such app is Boxcryptor. This Android app (also available as a Chrome extension, a Windows desktop client, and an iOS app) allows you to encrypt files and folders within your Google Drive account such that only you can view them. You can also encrypt files/folders directly from your Android device, before they're synchronized with your Google Drive account. Files/folders are encrypted using the AES-256 and RSA-4096 standard, so you can count on the security offered by this service. You can sign up for the free version, which limits the number of accounts and features. There are also unlimited personal and business accounts that can be purchased (check out the feature matrix and pricing).

3. Wireless security

This one should go without saying... but I'll say it anyway. Never use your Google Drive account when you're on an unsecured wireless network. If you find yourself on an unsecured network, turn Wi-Fi off on the device and use your carrier's 4G network. You're better off entrusting the security of your data to that network than a Wi-Fi network sans password.Note: This is also true when shopping online, doing online banking, or using any account/service where sensitive data would be transmitted.

4. Check app permissions

As you go about your existence with your Android device, you tend to hand off permissions to apps and services. In some instances, you give permission to those apps and services to view/read data on your Google Drive account. Always keep this in check and do not leave hanging permissions for apps and devices no longer in use. To view (and change) what has access permissions to your account, go to accounts.google.com, click the Security tab, click View All (under Account permissions), and then go through the list. You can click on a service/app/device, and then click Revoke access. Leaving this permissions dangling can lead to less-than-optimal Google Drive security.

5. Share with care

Google Drive makes it very easy to share files and folders. So easy, in fact, that it can lead to an insecure account. There are a few things you must keep in mind while sharing on Google Drive.

• Only share with people you completely trust. Never blindly share out files or folders.
• Share as view-only, unless a specific user needs write access. You can also share from within the Android Google Drive client. With this client, you have just as much granularity with the sharing as you do in the web-based client (Figure A).

Figure A

Sharing a folder from the Android Google Drive app on a Verizon-branded HTC M8.

• Don't share root (or parent) folders. The last thing you want to do is share out a parent folder that contains numerous sub-folders (some of which need to be private). It may be a bit more time consuming, but share out individual folders. The only time you should share out root folders is if the person you are sharing with needs full access to all child folders within the parent.
• Revoke sharing rights when they are no longer needed. You may, later on, dump a bunch of sensitive files/folders into that shared folder. If everyone still has access to that folder, they'll see everything. When the sharing period is over, revoke access.

Tutorials, tips and tricks for Xiaomi Mi 3

http://webcazine.com/11052/tutorials-tips-and-tricks-for-xiaomi-mi-3/

Learn how to set up and use your Xiaomi Mi 3. Here are the articles to help you learn about the basic features of the Mi 3 and answer some FAQs.

Basic

1. How to customize your Xiaomi Mi 3 phone ?
2. How to setup a new Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
3. How to upgrade the firmware over the air on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
4. How to turn keyboard sound on/off on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
5. How to set a song as your ringtone on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
6. How to use a music file as the notification sound on Mi 3 ?
7. How to change your Mi 3 phone theme ?
8. How to customize the quick settings button on Mi 3’s Toggle screen ?
9. How to customize your Xiaomi Mi 3 phone ?
10. How to do a screen capture on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
11. How to enable hidden Developer Options menu on Mi 3 ?
12. How to scan QR codes with your Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
13. How to access Mi-Recovery on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
14. How to factory reset a Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
15. How to change the font on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
16. How to change the language from Chinese to English on Mi 3 ?
17. How to remove a Gmail (or Google) account on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
18. How to you use Xiaomi Mi 3 with gloves ?
19. How to use Google Search on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
20. How to backup your Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
21. How to quickly turn your Xiaomi Mi 3 into a flashlight ?
22. How to switch between simplified and traditional Chinese inputs on your Xiaomi phone ?
23. How to disable all navigation buttons on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
24. How to setup screen saver on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
25. How to locate and remote control your lost Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
26. How to add more apps to the bottom tray on Mi 3 ?
27. How to reset a forgotten PIN/Pattern/Password on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
28. How to access an app’s info screen on Xiaomi Mi3 ?
29. How to add and remove folders on your Xiaomi’s home screens ?
30. How to disable pre-installed apps (Bloatware) on Xiaomi phone ?
31. How to hide files/folders in Explorer on Xiaomi device ?
32. How to get the Xiaomi Mi 3 setup file in English ?
33. How to disable wallpaper scrolling on Xiaomi phone (MIUI V5) ?
34. How to get back the Clock/Weather widget on Xiaomi phone running MIUI V5 ?
35. How to check if your Xiaomi phone is fake or not using Mi Identification ?
36. How to prevent screen lock when making or answering a call on Xiaomi phone running MIUI V5 ?
37. How to transfer files between a Mac and a Xiaomi device ?

Contacts and Communication

1. How to set up a Hotmail/Live/Outlook account on Redmi/Mi 3 in MIUI V5 ?
2. How to set a ringtone for a particular contact on Mi 3 ?
3. How to record calls on your Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
4. How to add/delete/transfer SIM contacts on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
5. How to speed up dialing frequent contacts on your Xiaomi phone ?
6. How to stop the screen from turning on when receiving a text message on your Xiaomi phone ?
7. How to change the email signature on your Xiaomi phone ?
8. How to open a zipped email attachment on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
9. How add, delete and manage contact groups on Xiaomi phone ?
10. How to transfer messages (SMS) from iPhone to Xiaomi phone ?
11. How to create a shortcut to a Gmail account on Xiaomi phone ?
12. How to create a shortcut to a specific email account on Xiaomi phone ?
13. How to reject a call with predefined message on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
14. How to setup an AOL email account on Xiaomi phone ?
15. How to delete multiple contacts on Xiaomi phone running MIUI V5 ?
16. How to block a number/call on Xiaomi Mi 3 running MIUI V5 ?
17. How to link a contact with WhatsApp manually on Xiaomi phone running MIUI V5 ?
18. How to block all unknown calls on Xiaomi phone running MIUI V5 ?

Media and Entertainment

1. How to hide an album from appearing in Mi 3’s Gallery ?
2. How to play rmvb, avi, flv, mkv, mov and mp4 on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
3. How to repeat and shuffle songs on Xiaomi device ?
4. How to set wallpaper on Xiaomi phone without cropping ?
5. How to delete recording files on Xiaomi phone running MIUI V5 ?
6. How to permit WhatsApp to use the Camera app on Xiaomi phone running MIUI V5 ?

Web and Network

1. How to view Flash based websites on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
2. How to connect Xiaomi Mi 3 to a Wi-Fi network ?
3. How to transfer data from your Xiaomi Mi 3 using Android beam ?
4. How to transfer files via Bluetooth on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
5. How to find the MAC and IP addresses of your Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
6. How to configure your Xiaomi Mi 3 to use a proxy server ?
7. How to set up your Xiaomi Mi 3 as a portable Wi-Fi Router ?
8. How to use the Data usage feature on your Xiaomi device ?
9. Why does the search bar disappear on your Xiaomi Mi3 ?
10. How to reduce data usage when using Browser on Xiaomi device ?
11. Why can’t I load/use certain apps using 3G on Xiaomi phone running MIUI V5 ?
12. How to view Flash based websites on Xiaomi phone running Android KitKat (4.4) ?

Apps

1. How to uninstall multiple apps at once on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
2. How to uninstall an app on Xiaomi Mi 3 ? All 4 methods
3. How to zip and unzip files and folders on Mi 3 ?
4. How to install the Mi Market app on your Android device ?
5. How to add custom fonts on your Xiaomi phone using iFont ?
6. How to solve contacts not displayed in Whatsapp on your Xiaomi phone ?
7. How to change the default market to Google Play on your Xiaomi device ?
8. How to install MiPhone Manager on your Windows computer ?
9. How to secure your Xiaomi (Mi Cloud) account with Xiaomi Authenticator ?
10. How to change the default market to Google Play on your Xiaomi device ?
11. How to update software using MiPhone Manager on Xiaomi phone ?
12. How to delete and move multiple apps at once on Xiaomi Mi 3 ?
13. How to create shortcuts for photos, videos and files on Xiaomi phone ?
14. How to show dual clock of different cities on Xiaomi phone’s home screen ?
15. How to manually install Google Play Store on your Xiaomi device ?
16. How to display notifications on Xiaomi phone’s lock screen ?
17. How to get NiLS Lockscreen to work on your Xiaomi phone ?
18. How to install SwiftKey keyboard on your Xiaomi phone running MIUI V5 ?
19. How to install a new keyboard on Xiaomi phone running MIUI V5 ?
20. Why does WhatsApp keep asking me for permission to access the contact list on my Xiaomi phone ?