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Fastest Internet Speed in the World is South Korea

Where the World's fastest internet provider is found? Accoring to Akamai. Between the first and second quarters of 2011, average global connection speed increased 21 percent and is now 2.6 Megabits per second. By comparison, Internet speeds in the United States (the world's 12th-ranked country) look fairly speedy at an average of 5.8 Mbps.

The slowest Internet, according to the study, is in the Congo, with an average of just 13 KBps, a speed that would make even a 1990s dial-up Internet user cringe. Most of the world’s slowest countries on Pando’s list are located in Africa, where broadband access is sparse and mobile is often the most prevalent point of access for users. However, we suspect that the data from some countries may have suffered from too small a sample size for an accurate reading.

Take a look at the world's top 10 countries with a fastest internet speed in the world plus nice landmark photos.

Rank No. 1 - South Korea

South Korea, the fastest internet, cityimage.net

Average Connection Speed: 17.62 Mbps

Rank No. 2 - Romania

Average Connection Speed: 15.27 Mbps

Rank No. 3 - Hongkong

Average Connection Speed: 10.3 Mbps
Change From Last First Quarter: 12 percent faster

Rank No. 4 - Japan

Japan, Golden Temple, internet browser, www.eslfocus.com

Average Connection Speed: 8.9 Mbps

Rank No. 5 - Netherlands

Brandenburger Tor / Gate, Netherlands, world fastest internet , www.tunliweb.no

Average Connection Speed: 8.5 Mbps

Rank No. 6 - Latvia

House of Blackheads in Riga, Latvia, fastest broadband, www.tunliweb.no

Average Connection Speed: 8.2 Mbps
Change From Last First Quarter: 29 percent faster

Rank No. 7 - Czech Republic

Central Square in Prague, Czech Republic, fastest broadband internet, http://lorihenry.ca

Average Connection Speed: 7.4 Mbps

Rank No. 8 - Switzerland

Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland, fastest broadband internet, hellotravel

Average Connection Speed: 7.3 Mbps

Rank No. 9 - Belgium

Belgium, 20th-century landmark structure at Boulevard de Waterloo 100-103 in the heart of Brussels, photo by scientologynews.

Average Connection Speed: 6.4 Mbps

Rank No. 10 - Denmark

Average Connection Speed: 5.3 Mbps

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Top 10 Priciest U.S. Colleges

“Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, N.Y., has long held the dubious honor of being one of the nation’s most expensive colleges.

This year, it tops the list for the second year in a row, with an all-in price of $58,334 a year, or close to $240,000 for a four-year course of studies if inflation in higher ed continues on its current course.”

The Most Expensive U.S. Colleges - Forbes

The Most Expensive U.S. Colleges - Forbes

Take a look The 10 Most Expensive Colleges In America:

No. 1: Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, N.Y. Tuition: $45,212 Total cost: $58,334

No. 2: University of Chicago Tuition: $42,041 Total cost: $57,590

No. 3: The New School, N.Y., N.Y. Tuition: $37,610 Total cost: $57,199

No. 4: Washington University in St. Louis Tuition: $41,992 Total cost: $56,930

No. 5: Columbia University, N.Y., N.Y. Tuition: $45,290 Total cost: $56,681

No. 6: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn Tuition: $38,952 Total cost: $56,634

No. 7: Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Tuition: $40,203 Total cost: $56,485

No. 8: Fordham University, Bronx, N.Y. Tuition: $39,967 Total cost: $56,454

No. 9: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Tuition: $40,223 Total cost: $56,406

No. 10: Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn. Tuition: $42,084 Total cost: $56,341
Source: Forbes

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11 Remarkable Victories of Steve Jobs on Apple

Steve Jobs real named Steven Paul Jobs wowed us. The man is the Walt Disney of the technology space – funny, in a way, as he's also Disney's largest shareholder. Apple, Pixar, Disney – three technology icons synonymous with magic.

With Steve Jobs Apple’s rise to prominence in the past 15 years has been phenomenal. From being months from bankruptcy in the late 1990s, when Jobs returned, the company recently overtook Exxon Mobil despite high oil prices underpinning the energy giant’s valuation — to become the most valuable company in the US.

Here the Top List of Greatest Victories of Steven Paul Jobs on Apple Inc.

1. The Apple I

In 1976, Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne launched the Apple I, which was sold for $666.66.

2. 1984 Mac Commercial

"1984" is an American television commercial which introduced the Apple Macintosh personal computer for the first time. It was conceived by Steve Hayden, Brent Thomas and Lee Clow at Chiat/Day, Venice, produced by New York production company Fairbanks Films, and directed by Ridley Scott. Budget $900,000.

3. Apple Macintosh

"Hello, I am Macintosh. Never trust a computer you cannot lift... I'm glad to be out of that bag" - talking Macintosh Computer.

In December, 1983, Apple Computers ran its' famous "1984" Macintosh television commercial, on a small unknown station solely to make the commercial eligible for awards during 1984. The commercial cost 1.5 million and only ran once in 1983, but news and talk shows everywhere replayed it, making TV history.

4. Steve Jobs Returns

In 1997, Apple had sunk into the dark years, with John Sculley, Michael Spindler, and Gil Amelio serving as chief executive. Flops like the Performa line sunk Apple's reputation. On July 9, 1997, Jobs returned as interim chief executive.

5. The iMac

On Aug. 15, 1998, Apple launched a new all-in-on computer: the iMac. Led by Jonathan Ive, the hardware team designed a simple, sleek computer with an important element: fun. The candy-coated hues would soon be copied by the entire PC industry.

6. The iPod

Until Oct. 23, 2001, Apple had always been thought of as a computer company. The iPod changed all that. It single-handedly destroyed competitors like Creative Technology, and made MP3 and AAC part of the lexicon.

7. The iPhone

On Jan. 9, 2007, Apple and Jobs launched the iPhone, which took computing to the next level: mobile. While the phone might have been subpar, the iPhone's success was as an app platform, as it spawned an entire ecosystem.

8. The MacBook Air

The MacBook Air, Apple, Steven Paul Jobs

In 2008, Jobs and Apple launched the MacBook Air, a Macbook whose form factor once again became the talk of the industry. Jobs' reveal - pulling it out of a manilla envelope - was magic.

9. iTunes

iTunes, Apple, Apple Inc., Steven Paul Jobs

In 2003, Apple announced iTunes, the first Web store for music. Suddenly, the CD was dead. Later, iTunes became the platform for apps as well, and electronic storefronts became the place to buy electronics goods. (As a piece of software, however, iTunes has met with less praise.)

10. Jobs Scolds Reporters

In summer 2010, Apple was buffeted by reports that the iPhone held in a "death grip" could interfere with its reception. Jobs called a press conference, announced a free "bumper" case to alleviate the problem, and took a few reporters to task in the process. Perhaps not the greatest public-relations move, but vintage Jobs.

11. Jobs Scolds Reporters

The iPad is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content.

Until Jan. 27, 2010, when Apple introduced the iPad. Once considered to be a gimmick, the iPad has sold millions of units and, again, launched an entire new computing segment. Image by Google

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Top 10 Major Changes of Facebook, you should know

Facebook is driven by a single, unique goal. Its priority isn’t to gain more users (it already has 750 million of those), nor does it feel compelled to find stupid ways to increase pageviews. Its primary goal right now isn’t to increase revenue, either that will come later.

Here’s a look at the changes to the News Feed that the social network already rolled out that have lots of users talking:

10: To customise your News Feed even more, you can use the Lists option. It is on the left hand menu. Add people to different Lists that already exist such as Close Friends or Family or create your own ones by selecting “More”. Then by clicking the List name, you’ll generate updates in your News Feed only from the people in that list.

Prepare Yourselves: Facebook To Be Profoundly Changed

9: If you’ve hidden posts, friends or other updates from your News Feed, you can call them back again by editing it. Click the pencil icon next to the words ‘News Feed’ in your left hand menu and then select Edit.

8: Top News and Most Recent are now combined as two separate elements in one News Feed. You simply scroll down to see the recent ones rather than clicking a button to make these appear in their own feed.

7: If you don’t want details of how you are using Apps to show up in the Ticker, go to Application Settings and click Only Me under the Customise menu.

6: Album Layout Last but not least, Facebook has made album design a bit more aesthetic. Albums that appear in your newsfeed stack three photos for a more creative viewing experience.

5:Ticker / Chat If you expand your chat sidebar (whether or not you're online), the ticker attaches to the top. That way, any page you navigate away from the home feed will still display real-time updates. Adjust chat/ticker proportions by hovering over the gray bar between chat and the ticker.

4:Hide Posts In the drop-down tab on the upper right of every post, you still have the option to hide posts (whether to delete the individual story or to hide that person's updates altogether). In the new version, you also have the option to mark a post as a top story, thus increasing the likelihood that that type of post or friend will appear in your Top Stories feed.

3:Recent Stories However, the new post notification bar doesn't refresh as often, but instead automatically expands new stories much like the older version.

2: New Posts Above your top stories you'll find the option to expand more recent posts, much like Twitter's "47 new tweets" real-time notification bar.

1:Top Stories Facebook's new design highlights posts that you'll likely find important, and prioritizes them at the top of your feed when you log in. The top stories are designated by a blue tag in the upper left corner of the post. From what we can see, however, top stories don't regenerate much throughout the day -- especially if you keep Facebook open in your browser like your Twitter ticker.

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10 Apple Stores Around The World [PHOTOS]

Here the Apple Computer's Stores with best looking retail outlets, they're usually white and illuminated with matching Apple computers and accessories inside the store.

1. Rud De Rive store in Switzerland

Iconic Apple stores around the world, Apple's Rue De Rive store in Switzerland features a distinct ceiling with rolling arches bathed in uplighting.

Apple's Rue De Rive store in Switzerland features a distinct ceiling with rolling arches bathed in uplighting.

2. The Carrousel du Louvre Shopping Center

Apple's store at the bottom of the famous Louvre museum in Paris can be found just below the iconic glass pyramid that juts up outside.

The Carrousel du Louvre features dozens of shops, a gourmet food court with 14 restaurants, and an elegant and airy setting. The bottom part of the famous glass Pyramide du Louvre (Louvre Pyramid) is visible from one wing of the shopping center.

3. AApple Store, Upper West Side

This store in Chicago's Lincoln Park has a rather unique look shared by only a few other Apple stores, including the Bondi location in Australia.

4. Apple Store, Upper West Side

Apple's store on the Upper West Side of New York is almost entirely glass, held up by supporting walls made of marble.

5. Apple's store in the Pudong District of Shanghai China

Apple's store in the Pudong District of Shanghai is a massive cylinder of glass that stretches up out of the ground. Visitors descend into Apple's retail store, which features 16,000-square-feet of space. The store was Apple's second in China, with the first being in Beijing.

6. Apple Store Covent Garden

World's Largest Apple Store, Apple Store Covent Garden,

The world's largest Apple shop in London's Covent Garden. Some people began queuing on Friday so they could be among the first customers when the shop opened its doors at 1000 BST on Saturday. An Apple executive said it was "a big moment" for the firm as it was its 300th store. The Grade II listed building on The Piazza has been restored using English oak and York stone and it will employ 300 staff.

7. Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York

Fifth Avenue store in New York. The store is actually underground. According to a study by Cornell back in 2009, this location is one of the most photographed places in the city, as well as one of the most visited by tourists and locals alike.

8. Paris’ Apple Store Opéra

Apple Store, Opéra, Paris’ Newest Apple Store Is Least Apple-Like Store YetApple Store Is Least Apple-Like Store Yet

Parisian Apple fans jollied to get their hands on the iPhone 4 and iPad. Situated facing the famous Opera de Paris, the Apple Opéra Store still has the mosaic tile floor, marble columns and other features that make it decidedly "French."

9. Apple Store Ginza

Tokyo Ginza store usually features the longest line with thousands queuing up for hours to be one of the first to own the latest and most desirable gadget. Even on normal shopping days there are usually a group of people waiting in line for the store to open to the public.

10. Apple Store Regent Street

Apple Store Regent Street. Images by Google

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Top 10 Clever Features seen on iPhone 5

If you’re one of the millions of people who search out news, rumors, and opinions about the Apple iPhone 5 each month, then you know that new, clever features are constantly being thrown about in the rumor mill.

Normally, the tech websites and blogs will post an article that spells out some interesting new features that may or may not end up in the iPhone 5.

1. Change in Design:
Aluminum / Liquid metal back - It seems more and more probable that the iPhone 5 is back with a metal back. This, of course, is not a new feature, but the return to an old feature. But there is a possibility that Apple could use the "liquid metal," which is a kind of amorphous solid metal alloy that is quite strong, hard-wearing, and withstands thermal cycling. The other cool thing about the liquid metal is shaped like a plastic. Maybe the name is cooler than the feature itself, but could do with good design features while helping improve any antenna issues.

iPhone 5 Features, Top 10 Features that can Make iPhone 5 Invincible

2. Camera:
8 Megapixel Camera - iPhone users have wanted improved cameras for some time now, and Apple now seems ready to deliver. While the front-facing camera will probably remain lo-fi, the rear-facing camera on the iPhone 5 will most likely be upgraded to an 8 megapixel. The smartphone is expected to come with an improved flash unit for its camera. According to industry sources, Apple has reduced orders for iPhone 4's current LED flash. The iPhone 5 was expected to come with a dual LED flash with rumors that the flash unit will be separated from the camera sensor. It is also reported that its new panoramic imaging feature will allow instant panoramic shots with Apple’s stock photo app and that the device may also have the ability to record 1080p high definition videos.

3. Battery Life:
Removable Battery/Improved Battery Life - iPhone users have complained about the lack of replaceable battery on the iPhone design. And others have complained about the durability of the battery itself. But truth be told, Apple has done wonders to battery technology over the past few years with its impressive array of LiON batteries for their MacBooks, iPad, and beyond. It is doubtful that improving battery technology yet again will be a big priority for the iPhone 5 designers.

4. Dual Core Processor:
With most of the Android phones coming with dual-core processor, it is likely that iPhone 5 will also come equipped with dual-core processor. Though there is no report about the specs yet, most rumors suggest that iPhone 5 may carry iPad 2’s A5 1GHz processor.

5. Display:
3D Display and Camera - There’s no doubt that 3D technology has risen meteorically over the past couple years, with movies like Avatar, devices like the Nintendo DS, and now 3D digital television moving into mainstream use, in spite of some of the questions that remain about the safety of the technology. Apple has some patents both for a 3D display (similar to the Nintendo DS), but also for a 3D camera, which would be pretty groundbreaking. The 3D angle is definitely the kind of thing that could come from nowhere for the iPhone 5.

6. Keyboard:
Rumors of a slide-out keyboard for the iPhone 5 are polarizing for iPhone users: some love the prospect of having the option of a slide out keyboard, while others think it defeats the whole purpose of the iPhone being a touchscreen-driven design. Because Steve Jobs has pointedly poo-poo’ed the slide-out keyboard on smartphones in the past, it is unlikely. But there’s always an outside chance that the iPhone 5 could sport a dual touch screen, such as the new Kyrocera Echo.

7. Antenna:
A return to the internal antenna will also be less of a new feature and more of a “fix” to the iPhone 4′s antenna problem. Apple will be hard-pressed on how to “sell” the return to the internal antenna on the iPhone 5 after downplaying antennagate. If it comes to pass, it should be interesting, which is why I’m giving it one extra point of coolness.

8. USB:
USB 3.0/Thunderbolt - Kind of a big complaint for the iPhone is its lack of USB and connectivity. Some believe that the iPhone 5 could usher in new connectivity technologies alla USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt. While it may not seem like an outrageously exciting prospect, connectivity is really an unsung hero of great mobile technology, so let’s hope for it.

9.Storage:
64GB of Cloud Storage - Increasing the storage capacity for the iPhone 5 might be finally coming true, as fresh reports indicate that Apple has bought “petrabytes and petrabytes” of storage that would ostensibly support some kind of cloud-based storage solution for iPhone 5 users. Rarely do we have physical evidence to support a rumor, but seeing as Apple is investing in cloud storage, this rumor is looking brighter and brighter.

10. RAM:
2GB of RAM - There had been early rumors that Apple might double the iPhone 5′s RAM capacity from the 512 MB in the current iPhone to two gigabytes of RAM for the iPhone 5 as an accompaniment to the A5 chip and iOS 5. That would indeed be a welcome addition, but I have not heard much from the supplier side of the rumor mill to suggest that 2GB of RAM will materialize on the iPhone 5.

Additional:
A5 Chip and iOS 5 - It sort of goes without saying that both of these new developments will show up on the iPhone 5. Because we’ve already seen the A5 chipset in the iPad 2, it is a foregone conclusion that we’ll see it on the next iPhone.

AirSync - AirSync may not be the most exciting topic of conversation about the iPhone 5, but it is one of those features that could very well find its way onto the next iPhone. With more and more areas of mobile technology going wireless, the prospect of being able to sync without docking is very exciting indeed, and could free up the iPhone 5 to be more compatible in the area of connectivity. I see AirSynch as a dark horse feature for the iPhone 5, and one that people will be much more excited about than they currently realize.

HDMI Output Capability - HDMI output was a recent addition to the iPad 2, and it should be welcomed by HD enthusiasts and iPhone users alike, since it indicates that Apple is moving in the right direction of making its mobile devices more connectable. Because we’ve seen the addition of HDMI on the iPad 2, it is likely that it will show up on the iPhone 5 as well. Image source Google

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Top 6 Current Technologies with Impressive Output

Everyone starts looks for our future the next one and there will no doubt be an upsurge of news predicting the web trends of 2011 in the next days to come.

In next 20 years our technology will reach a level of personalization that will enhance every moment of our lives. We’ll be more physically comfortable with the furniture we sit on and the products we hold; only the most relevant and personalized information from friends and family will reach us.

Here the list of Current Technologies that Will Shape-will Our Future.

1. Cloud Computing

The two most notable exceptions are Google and Apple. Google Docs is arguably the first cloud-based app that gained mainstream traction. Apple’s iCloud looks like it has the potential to cross the chasm and move the early majority into the cloud. With tomorrow’s cloud computing, all of our personal information and the applications will be available to us at any time.

2. Smart Phone

Smart-phones, like today’s iPhone, are as much a computer as they are a communication device. Besides having a great multi-touch interface and fast CPU, they contain sensors like cameras, gyros, accelerometers, GPS and compasses. They allow us to calculate and communicate anytime, anywhere.

3. 2. 3G and 4G Wireless Broadband

The deployment of today’s cell towers is a slow, deliberate and costly affair. In the future, deployment will be faster and more organic. Wireless providers will likely credit homeowners’ monthly bills for having devices like AT&T’s 3G MicroCell at home. With enough of these devices in place, even remote neighborhoods and towns will enjoy solid wireless access to the cloud.

4. Social Networking

Social networking as it exists today on Facebook and Twitter requires users to do extra work to extract value. We must diligently manage our community of friends and followers, and weed through all the tweets and posts for those that pique our interest. In the future, the management of our network will be dynamic and automated; the system will make and break connections to ensure maximum value.

5. CAD, 3D Printing & Custom Products

Computer-aided design (CAD) products are popular among engineers, designers and students for creating 3D product designs. But the software is often too advanced for the average consumer to design his or her own products.

3D Printing (3DP), like that from Dimension, is another amazing technology that will take a 3D CAD model and “print” layers of material, one on top of the previous, to produce a real physical model. It can create almost any shape, even those that can’t be made by traditional manufacturing.

6. Kinect’s motion/voice technology

Kinect (originally known by the code name Project Natal), is a motion sensing input device by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 video game console. Based around a webcam-style add-on peripheral for the Xbox 360 console, it enables users to control and interact with the Xbox 360 without the need to touch a game controller, through a natural user interface using gestures and spoken commands.

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Top 10 Clever Gaming Laptops [PICS]

As many best-branded laptops coming into market, I’ve taken a look at some gaming laptops to help you for a better idea. And with prices starting under $800.00, there are options for every budget as well

With blindingly fast graphics cards, stunning high resolution displays and cutting edge processors, these gaming laptops will keep you in the game at home and on the go.

Let us know in the comments your Top 10 Clever Gaming Laptops.

1. Razer Blade Laptop

Pure, unadulterated gaming business, but business nonetheless. It packs a 1080p, LED-backlit 17.3-inch display, 2.8GHz Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce GT 555M video card with 2GB of dedicated memory, a whopping 60Wh battery, a 320GB HDD, More.. Cost: $2799.99

2. Alienware M17X (Sandy Bridge)

Best looking gaming laptop. Solidly-made chassis. Outstanding game-play and gaming scores. 1080p screen resolution. Great keyboard. Impressive lighting effects. Soft mouse buttons. HDMI-In is a rare laptop find. Cost: $2,254.00

3. Asus G74SX-A2

Quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GTX 560M GPU makes for a powerful component combination. Wide-set, backlit keyboard is one of the best available to gamers. Asus' cooling system keeps temperatures low without being noisy. 1080p display and Blu-ray drive are a match made in heaven. External mouse included. Cost: $2,000.00

4. Acer Aspire AS8950G-9839

Glorious 18.4-inch screen with 1080p resolution. Well designed aluminum frame. Huge battery and impressive battery life. Top-notched performance scores. Very good graphics chip. Blu-ray drive included. Excellent speaker quality. FireWire port. Cost: $1,499.99

5. Asus G74SX-BBK7

Excelled in gaming with its Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M graphics chip. Powerful Core i7 processor. Backlit keyboard. Great typing and mouse experience. WiMAX. USB 3.0. Huge 1TB of hard drive space. Cost: $1,199.99

6. Dell Inspiron 17R (N7110)

Huge battery, long battery life. Nice design. WiDi2. Minimal bloatware. Some 3D graphics performance. Automatic graphics switching technology. Bluetooth.USB 3.0. SWITCH lids. Cost $1,039.98

7. Alienware M11xr3

Nvidia's Optimus graphics switching technology. Great battery life. Backlighting looks cool. USB 3.0, DisplayPort, and HDMI. Inexpensive. WiMax and WiDi. No bloatware. Cost: $1,099.00

8. Dell XPS 15z (Microsoft)

Strong performance, battery life. Aggressively priced. Thin, lightweight profile. Gorgeous design. The XPS 15z (Microsoft) is available from Microsoft's Store and every bit as luxurious as the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, but it won't cost you nearly as much. Cost: $999.00

9. Asus K53SV-B1

Quad-core Intel Core i7-2630QM processor. Nvidia GeForce GT 540M graphics card with Optimus switching technology. Luxurious aluminum palm rest stays cool to the touch. Wide-keyed, dust repelling keyboard. Generous warranty. Cost: $990.00

10. Asus K53SV-B1

Trendy, rugged aluminum design. Powerful Core i5 processor. Switchable graphics with a midrange Nvidia chip. Wireless Display 2.0 and WiMAX. Excellent battery life. Cost: $799.99
Image courtesy of pcmag.com

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