How to troubleshoot startup problems of Mass Effect

Posted by on February 15, 2012 No comments

Quickly resolve the problems of non initiation of Mass Effect


It happens Mass Effect that both in Steam version that with the classic distribution on optical media not start reporting a Windows error, in this article we will see How to unblock the situation and operate this fantastic title.


As regards Steam problem in most cases resolves very quickly, it will in fact run Steam with administrative rights to run without problems, Mass Effect.


To do this simply press the right mouse button the icon that you use to activate the client of the Steam platform and select: properties, at this point by selecting the tab “compatibility” various selectable boxes appear, click “run this program as Administrator” and give the ok.


The first program you will be reporting a possible error related to the compatibility settings, go ahead and, if everything went as expected Mass Effect will be launched without problems.


The problem in the game DVD version in many cases is always linked to the need to set administrative rights for the software to resolve then just repeat the operation described above, except that instead of setting the administrative rights you give us on Steam on game startup file that you will find in the directory where you installed it.


There is now also lost starting entry due to ddl file, to fix the problem online counseling to update Windows OpenAL32.dll and then insert it in the bin folder of the game by replacing the existing file (diopo you have made a backup of the files in it)


We hope to be been useful to solve the problem of non-departure of Mass Effect.


This guide is trustworthy for versions of Windows 7 and Vista, but with a good chance it might work with other versions of Microsoft operating system.


 

Send links and information from your computer to your Android phone

Posted by on February 8, 2012 No comments

Transfer information from your computer through Chrome on Android devices

Often happen to search for and find useful information through our computer or netbook, but in many cases copy exactly onto your mobile device is complex or simply inconvenient.


Google Chrome to Phone obvious this issue crosses a double application composed of a plugin, downloadable from the store of Chrome and an app. free for Android devices with the system: 2.2 “Froyo” or higher.


The application is made by Google, so compatibility with devices should be high given that the American colossus is the developer of both the mobile operating system Android is the fastest browser Chrome.


The APA has received several positive reviews online, probably because it cannot resolve a problem that was sorely felt, in fact earlier to convey conveniently link it on your computer, you had to use QR codes to screen with all the possible difficulties that arose, some you could also send mail but in some cases we clashed with mail client for smartphones not very functional.


Only lack judging by the comments seems to be the lack of being able to perform the operation in reverse i.e. from mobile device to your computer.


However we advise you to try this app. significant also because it can be used on different types of computers, for example, if you have a MAC you can just install chrome with its free extension in order to transfer the contents of interest on your mobile device.


The application and extension found, free download, searching for “Google Chrome to Phone” on the official Android market and the store in Chrome.


Remember to install both the Android application that the extension for Chrome, otherwise the software will not be able to complete its work.

Free Android application to access Google News

Posted by on February 1, 2012 No comments


Google News region is a simple application for tablets and Smartphones that allows you to quickly access to Google news, is useful for its ease of use and the ability to set the geographical area from which you wish to receive news, then getting in their own language.


Google News as many of you may know is an aggregator of news online, always up-to-date with the most relevant news is the ideal to know what is happening also in mobility, for this reason this application that you’re presenting is particularly useful.


The functioning of the app. free: Google news region, is totally intuitive, once installed, simply select your country to access the aggregator quickly.


Unfortunately we have to say that this app. refers directly to the browser when you need to open a news and does not have filters to exclude sites that require a subscription to read the articles, also the not button is definitely among the most beautiful.


Regarding the use, we found this Android application especially useful for staying up-to-date when you have little time and you want to have an overview on what is happening in the world.


The app. Google News does not deserve applause, but his work makes it acceptably.


The application is found easily on the official Android market under the name: Google news.

The usability testing: action!

Posted by on January 25, 2012 No comments

Finally the time has come to take action: between an hour will come the first tester with which you took the appointment. You must use this time to check that the location for the test is in order and that all links are working (also the eventual connection establishing with who assists remotely) check the exact frame of cam and make sure the audio which is registered correctly.


List of things to test in hand, you’re ready to go.


It is preferable to find a tester to neutral starting position, then we will see why. However, this means displaying the screen off or to display the desktop (desktop). At the same time, however, must be ready to start, then browser reduced to icon but already opened on the site to be tested (or on the search engine, if the test also includes this phase), already established remote connection, webcam and microphone switched on and already open registration program.


The screen-recording programs typically have a shortcut to start recording, but it’s up to you to choose whether to use the shortcut after the entrance of the tester, the actual start of the test, or if you prefer to start program execution before entering the meter, and so the situation nice and ready, but with a small initial cutting to do.


Obviously, doing audio/video recordings to the person, you need to make them sign a waiver form (for which editors would do well to consult briefly with your legal), and this is the best time to do so.


Ensure that the test is useful for the purpose, it is important that the person who will me tell you exactly what he thinks as they navigate the site in question. It is clear that to get results in this sense, we must try to establish a relationship with the tester, immediately establishing a dialogue: ask the name, what it does in life … clarify in advance that the test is still not started and trying to conduct the conversation about genre “chat” rather than “interrogation”: is essential that the tester feels at ease.


Give it what is the test very insisting on the fact that it concerns exclusively the site and it is absolutely a study on his person. Avoid saying that you have worked or took part in the realization of the site: If you can establish a relationship with the tester is likely will arouse its sympathy and this might make him feel uncomfortable in moving criticisms that would save the project.


If everything is clear, you can actually start with the test: If you have not yet done so, start logging and open the browser, then leaves the commands to the tester.


It is likely that initially despite being entirely clear, the tester is not very talkative, but you can begin to ask questions like “what do you think about this site?”.


Via the ask all points of the list that you made previously, with questions specific to the type “Compileresti this form?” or “you would click this button?”; You’ll see that often you’ll be taking notes: the test is a great source of inspiration.


Avoid prolonged silences during the test, if the tester does not speak but her eyes wander on the page, wait a few seconds before him questions like “what are you thinking?” or “what are you looking at?”.


Tries to propose questions in a neutral and never biased, even if your innermost desire is to show that your idea on the call-to-action is the best: remember that the test is only useful if the tester is not affected.


After sailing over the site and run out of questions, you can optionally ask the tester to complete some tasks like “Register to the site”, “open a support ticket”, “find the answer to this question” and check any uncertainties in carrying out the task.


Once concluded the test won’t dimentircarti to ask if there are any further questions or opinions that the tester wants to express, and then you will be free to dismiss.


If your colleagues attended remotely gather also immediately to discuss the results of the test, otherwise you should show them the recording (and review it won’t hurt).


Everyone will have his notes to compare with others and at the end of the discussion you will most certainly of results: results will exclude completely a solution or leave protruding towards the alternative that eventually proved better.


You and your group can then proceed in the implementation of a new prototype to be presented to the next tester, with already this first experience behind.