I will be talking about Jmeter technologies and how we can use the stress tests for a website.

Site performance technologies

Using site performance technologies we can see how our website is responding when a large number of visitors enter simultaneously on a specific page. We all want good search engines positions for our sites and we want to offer the user a good web experience. We all know that Google and visitors appreciate speed. If your site loads slow the user will get bored and leave your site, on the other hand if you have a slow website Google will probably penalize it with poor rankings.

To improve our site speed we need data. First we need to know where we start and we need tests to see if the changes we made are working.

About JMeter

There are open source tools such as JMeter which allows us to stress our website by simulating hundreds of visitors who access the website in the same time. JMeter is a popular open source tool for load testing, with many useful modeling features such as thread group, timer, and HTTP sampler elements.

This tool can be used to analyze a site performances. This tool is for advances users. The ones who don’t have great technical skills prefer to utilize more user friendly tools like BlazeMeter.

BlazeMeter is a tool which runs better, faster JMeter load tests. Also the interface is user friendly and the reports are easy to interpret. This is the tool I want to use to improve my website. For now I use the free option but I am thinking of getting on demand plan so I will pay just for what I use.

Why to use a dedicated service

Using JMeter or a tool based on it  will allow you to get the relevant data regarding your website performances.

These king of tools are used to localize errors and to fix them. For example my site has a few CSS problems and some caching problems with some images. By installing a plugin like WP super cache all the images will be load from cache memory and my site will load faster.

You should focus on reducing site latency (time until first response) and lowering the site’s response time. In my opinion these two are the most important factors to have a fast loading website.

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Take heart, all lovers, wherever you are! There is hope and a solution to this February quandary: gadgets. Though gadgets both electronic and non-electronic may seem cold and impersonal as Valentine’s Day gifts, choosing the right gadget and adding your own personal touch to celebrate your romance will result in the perfect gift for the man or woman in your life.

Choosing Your Gadget Gift

The first step is choosing the right gadget to give to your loved one. A large part of this selection process will be guided by your personal knowledge of the other person, but here are some general gift ideas.

Everyone enjoys music so an MP3 player, such as one of the many Apple iPods, makes a wonderful gift for the man or woman in your life. They are available in a wide variety of sizes, colours and styles, so choosing a model that suits is a breeze. To personalise the gift, select music to add to the unit that is special to you as a couple; this could be the first song you danced to or the songs that remind you of each other.

A great gift for men and for women is a personal gaming system. A Sony PlayStation Portable, for example, makes an ideal gift and is useful not only for its video game capabilities. This flexible and sophisticated unit also allows you to download and listen to music, watch movies and television, download and view pictures, and even surf the web.

It is also important to keep in mind the tastes and preferences of the person you are getting the gift for. If he or she likes to read, a Kindle and some e-books would make a wonderful gift. If your significant other likes to cook, a unique kitchen gadget would be fun to use.

For the more traditional shopper who wants to try a gadget, high-tech jewellery may be the best choice. Lockets or watches that double as USB storage devices, colour-changing necklaces and Bluetooth bracelets are some innovative options.

When it comes to getting the best deals on your sweetheart’s new gadget, it is always best to look online. Shopping websites, such as Amazon.com and Overstock.com, provide thousands of ideas to choose from, while a search of store sites will yield a wide variety of options in a range of prices. Many sites also have sales, specials or discount codes to use when purchasing your Valentine’s Day gadget that will save you extra money.

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Cool cable storage

Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, cleaner and low maintenance, but sometimes it can have the opposite effect. Technology requires power and power is obtained from your home’s electricity system and transported along cable wire. Dozens of cable wires lying around looks unsightly and rather low-tech if we’re honest. However, you can whip all these cable wires into submission with the use of cable ties, boxes, clips and wrapping. RS Components has a range of cable wire storage solutions such as spiral wrapping which allows you to keep all you cables together.

Multi-view compact cameras

Samsung has been leading the way on compact cameras in recent years and its new addition is definitely going to be paving the way for others to follow. The MV800 multi-view compact camera boasts a flip-up screen which can be angled up to 180° so you can capture images from awkward angles. Additionally it has 16.1 megapixels, 5x optical zoom and a 26mm wide-angle lens complete with ‘stitching’ technology allowing you to ‘stitch’ together several images to create one panoramic shot.

Network media players

So you want to hook up your TV with the internet but can’t afford to splash out on a new internet-connected Smart TV. Well, now you have an alternative. Sony’s SMP-N200 network media player does just that. You can watch streamed content from the internet from places such as BBC iPlayer and movies from Lovefilm for instance, but still use your TV as a TV as well.

Ultra thin OLED TVs

LG has really laid down the gauntlet in terms of ultra thin televisions. Its new 55” TV is just 4mm thick thanks to the use of new OLED technology that requires less space to operate and offers far better picture quality. Be prepared for other TV manufactures to follows suit.

Want to find out about even more new technology launches in 2012? Check out the 2012 International CES website for more info.

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So far, the weapon is receiving rave reviews from officers in the field. They agree that the MK-63 allows them the protection of not having to touch a suspect while being caught holding the wrong weapon. Situations such as this can prove scary for officers who have to perform different functions as fast as they can. This new and innovative tool allows the flexibility of using the functions it offers as needed. The weapon proves safer and cost effective in relation to maintenance, in comparison to weapons such as the Taser gun which cost police departments thousands of dollars to keep annually.

The MK-63 provides more full-dimensional and flexible force options. The weapon easily accommodates upgrades with advanced technologies along with other features:

• Tactical Design

The design allows for reliability and effectiveness in close-quarter situations. The design is what allows the weapon to be used as a pressure device.

• Multi-use

Provides operation of safely combined features such as impact, pressure, and Non-Invasive Neuromuscular Incapacitation (NINMI), pepper spray and light.

• Durable and lightweight

Designed to withstand drops up to twenty-one feet and is waterproof.

• Easy operation and flexible

Transfers up and down faster, using the force options together or separately.

The MK-63 is the first in its level of Hand-held Modular Multi-Stimulus Response Devices (HMMRDs). It combines exceptional engineering with modern technology with the most bio-medical research ever conducted on a waveform prior to launch. Police officers can now react and resolve potentially dangerous situations in a proactive approach safely and with confidence.

The MK63 has set new standards for force options worldwide.

• Projects audible and visual deterrents to non-compliant situations.

AND

• Simplifies training with reducing costs and training time.

This technology is the only NMI technology of its kind in the world. It had its own safety research independently published and reviewed in various medical journals prior to selling the product on the market. The design and engineering effort has allowed for modularity between future upgrades and force options in technologies. The NMI and the LED will always be developed further with the option of upgrading always being available. One can safely say that this technology is not going away anytime soon.

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The information display for the driver has also been redesigned to feature a gear-change indicator to help in the fuel economy of the vehicle as well as display other important notes for the driver. This new information display also constant displays the outside temperature, and provides a significant safety feature. Depending on the temperature as judged by Tempomat, warnings about the current speed are shown. Also shown are current speed limit guidelines depending upon the country and the vehicle are in and the design of the car as it was intended for winter use.

Navigation

The larger and more sophisticated Amundsen navigation system has been imported from other Skodas into the new model, providing a five-inch touchscreen, a connection point for external memory, and an SD card reader. This touch screen serves to replace the former monochrome arrows that were the hallmark of the previous navigation system. Also including and replacing the CD changer, but still located in the glove box, is an additional Mobile Device interface (MDI) that provides additional hook-ups for the use of the different USB devices.

Electronic Interfaces

Also offered is a brand new GSM preparation system that allows, through audio streaming, there to be two different Bluetooth connections hosted at the same time. This allows you to have one connection set to your phone which can be used with the hands-free device while being able to listen to music at the same time through a second source. All aspects of these, including toggling voice control, can be controlled by the comfort of your steering wheel, never having to take the hands off the wheel to moderate your electronics.

The Motor

As seen in other cars of the Skoda family, the typical engine range is determined due to the downsizing the physical motor. Although boasting a smaller physical engine with reduced capacities, these engines are supplemented by turbo-charging the engine with high precision direct fuel injections that achieve the optimal combination fuel efficiency and top performance. This turbo-charging increases the torque levels, particularly on petrol engines, allowing for continued performance throughout the drive.

In addition to engine improvements, the adoption of lightweight construction serves to increase efficiency. The new 1.2 liter, three cylinder, engine supports a new reduced weight crankshift that weighs in 1.7kg light then the previous. This reduction in size helps to save production resources by having a smaller casting mold that leaves fewer residues.

All Skoda diesel engines are equipped with a particulate filter and include a common-rail system that allows high pressure injections. Boasting an injection pressure of up to 1,600 bar and including quick responding Piezo injectors that allow up to five injections during each cycle, engine quality and performance is noticeably improved. Also thanks to the new filters and injection systems there is a drastic reduction of both emissions and fuel consumption. All diesel engine versions of the Skoda Fabia also utilize an oxidation catalyst and exhaust gas recirculation to provide additional cleaning of the exhaust gases.

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Apple has worked with Starbucks to create a simple app that allows you to upload your Starbucks Card to your iPhone, iPad, or any other Apple product and pay with a simple swipe of your phone. The process is fast and simple. Download the app (which you can get via the Apple App Store), punch in your card number, apply your credit card (for reloading purposes), buy from any participating Starbucks stores (which includes any Starbucks in Target or Safeway), and enjoy the delicious hot beverage.

Paying from a phone sounds a little intimidating, but in reality, it’s a lot safer than carrying around a big bag or wallet with extra cash and cards. Everything is stored in your phone and convenient with most people having their phone with them at all times, and the only way to purchase anything is through a security lock that includes a personal pin that only you know. Participating Starbucks (which you can find through the store locator section of the app), will have special 2-D terminals that register your phone when employees scan the barcode of your card.

Included with the Starbucks app, the consumer has the ability to reload the card, track any and all Starbucks Stars earned, send your friends neat little eGifts, and many more features. The app has a nice little link to Facebook and Twitter so friends and family can see what favorite coffees are being consumed at Starbucks. If you find a perfect drink mix that just rocks the day away, share it on Facebook. The perfect hint in a quick present for distant relatives.

The Starbucks app also has a section dedicated to nutrition. You can scroll through to see the fat and calorie intake, and what bean is used. Health conscious, diabetic, and dieting coffee drinkers will benefit greatly from the new app, with no hard research required to find the ingredients included in each drink.

Having an application on the iPhone is a benefit for office workers, who send one person out for a coffee run, and the orders can be pre-selected beforehand so mishaps won’t happen. Send the coworker the drink of choice and a picture will pop up on their phone, giving them complete information: price, size, add-ins, and the whole nine yards. They can then pull it up on their phone, add it to the order, and all is said and done.

Instead of having overstuffed wallets and purses with cards of unknown balances, just keep your iPhone by your side. Time, effort, and some sanity will be saved when shopping for coffee and coffee type delicacies when you switch to using your iPhone and the new apps.

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I have to admit I’m an internet addict. When I go in vacation I almost cry because my wireless internet connection does not offer the speed I want.

Recently I’ve found the Charter Communications offer. They have hi speed internet , tv and phone deals. Because my parents want co change their provider due to many technical problems, I had a look.

The packs seem very interesting. For example the Charter Cable TV Packages features 8000+ Movies and Shows OnDemand. For my parents who watch TV a lot having 8000+ movies and shows to choose from is great.

I also liked the phone which has a cool feature: Anonymous Call Rejection. This is very good to avoid people who dial the wrong number and the ones who like to joke over the phone.

The Charter High-Speed Internet comes with up to 60Mbps which is more my parents need, but everyone likes a fast access to information. This pack also comes with Internet Security Suite which will protect your computer from viruses, trojans, popups and spyware. In plus you will have parental control over the internet.

UPS Mobile is a mobile package tracking IPhone application that allows you to track the travel of your shipments and estimate the cost of shipping and handling without logging in to the UPS site. If you become a member of the UPS site, you can create and print shipping labels as well as keep an address book of friends and relatives to whom you can send holiday presents. The application comes in German, Italian, English, and French languages and is a free download at the UPS site. The mobile tracking application was originally intended to come with account membership at the UPS site.

One advantage of UPS Mobile is that, provided you have a UPS account, the tracker will store your package tracking number to prevent retyping every time you check the status of your package (the number is long). Also, the IPhone application works wonders as well. The UPS Mobile tracker does not work very well with the Macbook Pro, however, as it prompts you to agree to new terms and relaunch the application.

Produced by Junecloud LLC, Delivery Status Touch operates as the shipper tracking for at least thirty companies: UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, TNT, Canada City Post, City Link, Royal Mail, DPD, and others such as Amazon, Adobe, and Apple. The IPhone application costs around $4.99 and hosts several international languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, and Swedish.

Delivery Status Touch is created to keep track of all your package shipments. You can even enter a site that is not listed in the thirty services supported by Delivery Status—and the application will track the shipment of those service packages as well! Additionally, Delivery Status Touch will also allow you to see your package as it ships from one place to another. While the map the application provides is not in “real” time, it does show you where your package is at each stage, as it leaves the original warehouse and heads to your home or business.

One advantage of Delivery Status Touch is that it allows you to see all your shippers in one place. This helps you know where each package is and the distance away from your home or business with each passing minute. A disadvantage of Delivery Status Touch is that the application can take a bit of time to upload, and its starting operation is slow. In addition, you may have to get the IOS 5 before you can see all that the package tracker application has to offer.

Slice is rated the top package tracker application of the three provided here. There are many features to the Slice application that make it worth your investment. First, there are real time updates. You will know where your package is at each moment. Unlike Delivery Status Touch, Slice has more real-time shipping information. You can track your packages on a map, as well as set notifications when a package has shipped or been delivered to your destination. Slice also retains your purchase history so that you no longer have to hunt it down. Finally, Slice organizes all your inbox receipts to tell you how much you spend, what you buy, and from where you shop. This prevents you from searching for receipts, should you decide to return an item to a store.

Slice is the top IPhone application according to numerous consumer reviews online. Nevertheless, UPS Mobile and Delivery Status Touch hold their own when it comes to package tracking applications. There are numerous other package shipping applications that could work as well and have their own convenient and interesting features. For technology lovers, dig in, try new applications, and write your own reviews. The world needs them.

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iPhone sales had begun to dwindle during the summer, but this was not due to people ditching Apple in favour of Android. Instead, it was a result of people holding out for an iPhone 5 – which was due to be released in October. Even though the iPhone 5 did not make an appearance, and the iPhone 4S was released instead, Apple enthusiasts still turned out by the bucket load to buy the new phone.

It sold over 4 million units in its first weekend, and Apple sold more iPhones in October than they did for the whole three months before. For the last couple of months Apple has enjoyed around 43% of all smartphone sales in the UK, overtaking the 35% share held by Android.

This popularity is largely down to brand loyalty, with around 75% of people buying the iPhone 4S making an upgrade from an earlier model. But this still means that 25% of these purchases were for people buying their first iPhone – suggesting that Apple’s phone still has a lot of room for growth.

Undoubtedly the biggest attraction of the iPhone 4S is Siri. While Microsoft and Google are keen to point out that they have had their own voice assistant apps available for some months, they have not attracted anywhere near as much attention and press coverage as Siri. This is partly because of its ability to understand natural language and partly its ability to offer witty comebacks to a wide variety of questions – this latter point turning Siri’s responses into a highly popular internet meme – something that has given Apple a lot of free publicity.

The increase in market share for the iPhone has not come at the expense of competitors, as it is seems there is still a significant percentage of the population that do not own a smartphone. As the iPhone 4S starts to age, and with an iPhone 5 not due for release for several months, Android is likely to claw back much of this market share with a string of new devices launched in the new year.

With the expected launch of the Samsung Galaxy S3, the sequel to the most popular Android phone of 2011, as well as the quad-core HTC Edge, Android is likely to re-approach its 50% market share within a few months. The recent release of Android Ice Cream Sandwich has also done much to give a new lease of life to the Google OS.

While Ice Cream Sandwich does have its own voice control systems, the central highlights of the update include NFC sharing with Android Beam, the Face Unlock system and various improvements to performance. Ice Cream Sandwich is currently available on the Galaxy Nexus – the Google phone that has largely been overshadowed by the launch of the iPhone 4S.

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Add a phone and house key and those pockets are starting to look pretty chunky!

Introducing the iLID-mk1, the world’s thinnest iPhone wallet. Made of a tough polycarbonate, the ilidmk-1 houses “everything you need and nothing you don’t”

Space for two cards, key and money clip, this case is the ultimate when getting out amongst it this weekend.
No more over stuffed pockets, at only 17mm thin, you won’t even know you are carrying it.

Secure your stuff in a case that’s been embraced internationally after reviews in Macworld. Not bad for a couple of Aussie mates whose flash of inspiration has solved one of life’s big questions – “Where the heck am I going to put all this?”

The company needs to pre sell 300 cases or $10,000 by the 12th December 2011 to build the tooling with cases to be ready for delivery in January.

Pre orders are now being offered at www.ilidiphonecase.com with early supporters also receiving a limited edition “world’s thinnest 1gb USB stick” as a thank you for helping with the launch of the product.

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