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10 Best Monitors In 2014 You Would Love To Have

10 Best Monitors In The Present Market You Would Love To Have

Yeah we certainly know that the present world is heading more towards portable computer and monitors. But that doesn’t mean the desktop computers are extinct. This article is dedicated to all those viewers who are using a desktop computer. In this article we share with you the information of various best monitors and their technologies. If you are planning to replace your old monitor then you could consider these good options we present to you.

 

Best Monitors In The Present Market:

Dell UltraSharp U2312HM :

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Panel Size 58.42 cm
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Panel Type, Surface IPS (In-Plane Switching), anti glare with hard coat 3H
Optimal Resolution Full HD resolution, 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio 1000: 1 (typical), Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 2 Million:1 (Max)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typical), Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 2 Million:1 (Max)
Brightness 300 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time 8ms (gray to gray)
Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 178° horizontal)
Color Support Color Gamut(typical):82%(CIE 1976)5
Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm
Diagonal View-able Size 58.42 cm
23 inches (23-inch wide view-able image size)
 Preset Display Area ( H x V) 509.2 mm x 286.4 mm
20.04″ x 11.28″
Backlight Technology LED

 

Special features:

Dell UltraSharp U2312HM is imagery from almost any angle .  It offers brilliant view which is rich in colors and provides adjustable height options. This monitor comes with in-plane switching(IPS) which delivers superior color reproduction. You can see clearly anywhere within a 178 degree angle, vertically or horizontally.

ASUS VS239H-P :

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Panel Size 58.4cm
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Panel Type, Surface IPS (In-Plane Switching), anti glare with hard coat 3H
Optimal Resolution Full HD resolution, 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio ASCR 50000000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio ASCR 50000000:1
Brightness 250 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time 5ms (gray to gray)
Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 178° horizontal)
Color Support Color Gamut(typical):82%(CIE 1976)5
Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.2655 mm
Diagonal View-able Size 58.42 cm
23  inches (23-inch wide view-able image size)
 Preset Display Area ( H x V) 509.2 mm x 286.4 mm
20.04″ x 11.28″
Backlight Technology LED

 

Special features:

 ASUS VS239H-P is monitor ismercury-free, it  is  very eco friendly. It comes with a sleek, modern design which gives superior looks in every home. Moreover it embedded the wide-viewing-angle IPS panel with ASCR 50,000,000:1(asus smart contrast ratio high contrast ratio )and HDMI interface.It produces best image and color quality.

 

BENQ GW2450 :

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Panel Size 58.4 cm
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Panel Type, Surface VA
Optimal Resolution Full HD resolution, 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 20M:1
Brightness 250 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time 4 ms (gray to gray)
Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 178° horizontal)
Color Support Color Gamut(typical):72 %(CIE 1976)5
Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.276 mm
Diagonal View-able Size 24  inches (24-inch wide view-able image size)
 Preset Display Area ( H x V) 509.2 mm x 286.4 mm
20.04″ x 11.28″
Backlight Technology LED

Special features:

BENQ GW2450 monitor comes with a matte black cabinet with rounded glossy black bezels, which looks more premium. There are no HDMI or USB ports. The DVI and VGA video inputs are the only inputs to the monitor. It consists of six display modes .

 

NEC MultiSync EX231WP-BK :

10 Best Monitors In The Present Market You Would Love,10 Best Monitors In The Present Market You Would Love To Have

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Panel Size 58.4cm
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Panel Type, Surface VA
Optimal Resolution Full HD resolution, 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 20M:1
Brightness 250 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time 25 ms
Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 178° horizontal)
Color Support Color Gamut(typical):72 %(CIE 1976)5
Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm
Diagonal View-able Size 23  inches (23-inch wide view-able image size)
 Preset Display Area ( H x V) 509.2 mm x 286.4 mm
20.04″ x 11.28″
Backlight Technology W-LED

 

Special features:

The NEC MultiSync EX231WP-BK monitor comes with PVA panel technology which delivers a wide viewing angles and high contrast ratio. It is a 23” sleek monitor which suits to every office .its response time is 25 milliseconds.

 

LG E2442V-BN :

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Panel Size 58.4cm
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Panel Type, Surface VA, Anti-Glare, 3H
Optimal Resolution Full HD resolution, 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 5M:1
Brightness 250 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time 5 ms
Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 160° horizontal)
Color Suppor Color Gamut(typical):72 %(CIE 1976)5
Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm
Diagonal View-able Size 24  inches (24-inch wide view-able image size)
 Preset Display Area ( H x V) 509.2 mm x 286.4 mm
20.04″ x 11.28″
Backlight Technology LED

 

Special features:

The  LG E2442V-BN monitor   has multiple superior options in panel technology. This is one of the best Twisted nematic (TN) monitors . The great thing about this monitor is the quality color reproduction.

 

Acer S231HL :

10 Best Monitors In The Present Market You Would Love To Have

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Panel Size 58.4cm
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Panel Type, Surface Twisted nematic (TN)
Optimal Resolution Full HD resolution, 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12M:1
Brightness 250 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time 5 ms
Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 160° horizontal)
Color Suppor Color Gamut(typical):72 %(CIE 1976)5
Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm
Diagonal View-able Size 23  inches (23-inch wide view-able image size)
 Preset Display Area ( H x V) 509.2 mm x 286.4 mm
20.04″ x 11.28″
Backlight Technology LED

 

Special features:

The Acer S231HL monitor is the best monitor which consumes low power. This monitor  has 250 cd/m2 brightness constant  ratio and the dynamic constant ratio is 12M:1 which is more than so many monitors.

 

ViewSonic VA2406M :

10 Best Monitors In The Present Market You Would Love To Have

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Panel Size 58.4cm
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Panel Type, Surface Twisted nematic (TN), Anti-glare, hard-coating (3H)
Optimal Resolution Full HD resolution, 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10M:1
Brightness 270 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time 5 ms
Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 160° horizontal)
Color Support Color Gamut(typical):72 %(CIE 1976)5
Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm
Diagonal View-able Size 23.6  inches (23.6-inch wide view-able image size)
 Preset Display Area ( H x V) 509.2 mm x 286.4 mm
20.04″ x 11.28″
Backlight Technology LED

 

Special features:

The ViewSonic VA2406M monitor is the best Twisted Nematic (TN), Anti-glare, hard-coating (3H)  which is best technology  in panel types. Its response time is very fast i.e 5 ms.

 

Samsung PX2370 :

10 Best Monitors In The Present Market You Would Love To Have

 

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Panel Size 58.4cm
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Panel Type, Surface Twisted nematic (TN), Anti-glare, hard-coating (3H)
Optimal Resolution Full HD resolution, 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 5M:1
Brightness 250 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time 2 ms
Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 160° horizontal)
Color Support Color Gamut(typical):72 %(CIE 1976)5
Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm
Diagonal View-able Size 23 inches (23 inch wide view-able image size)
 Preset Display Area ( H x V) 509.2 mm x 286.4 mm
20.04″ x 11.28″
Backlight Technology LED

 

Special features:

The Samsung PX2370 monitor is the fastest response monitor which is 2 milli seconds . It comes with Twisted nematic (TN), Anti-glare, hard-coating (3H)  which is best technology  in panel types. It m maintains colors in their natural state rather than adding excessive reproduction.

 

ASUS VE228H :

10 Best Monitors In The Present Market You Would Love To Have

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Panel Size 58.4cm
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Panel Type, Surface TFT LCD
Optimal Resolution Full HD resolution, 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio ASCR 10M:1
Brightness 250 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time 5 ms
Viewing Angle (178° vertical / 160° horizontal)
Color Support Color Gamut(typical):72 %(CIE 1976)5
Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.265 mm
Diagonal View-able Size 21.5 inches (21.5 inch wide view-able image size)
 Preset Display Area ( H x V) 509.2 mm x 286.4 mm
20.04″ x 11.28″
Backlight Technology LED

 

Special features:

The ASUS VE228H monitor has multiple modes, such as theater and gaming modes, to accommodate your usage.The best  feature of the monitor is build in speakers.It is also having an HDMI option.

 

NEC MultiSync EA243WM :

10 Best Monitors In The Present Market You Would Love To Have

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Panel Size 58.4cm
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:10)
Panel Type, Surface Twisted nematic (TN), TFT LCD
Optimal Resolution Full HD resolution, 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio ASCR 10M:1
Brightness 250 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time 5 ms
Viewing Angle (178° vertical /178° horizontal)
Color Support Color Gamut(typical):96 %(CIE 1976)5
Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.27 mm
Diagonal View-able Size 21.5 inches (21.5 inch wide view-able image size)
 Preset Display Area ( H x V) 509.2 mm x 286.4 mm
20.04″ x 11.28″
Backlight Technology W-LED

 

Special features:

The NEC MultiSync EA243WM monitor comes with a full HD resolution which is the best thing about this monitor. Moreover it has in-built speakers. It also consumes very less power and is really very Eco-Friendly.

This is the list of few best monitors in the market right now. Hope you like our work and you are always welcome to write us your views on our articles below.

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5 Best Keyboards You Can Gift To Tech Lovers

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Keyboards are one of the most used computer peripherals. Usually, the keys in different keyboards are almost same except the few extra keys each manufacturer may offer. Also based on the arrangement of keys in different keyboards, They are classified into various types.

Of all those types,  the QWERTY keyboard is the most popular. Since it was invented in 1867, it is still widely used till date. But the problem is that choosing the best keyboard for your work is not so easy.

5 Best Keyboards In 2014 We Recommend For You

Over the years various keyboard manufacturers have improved their designs to suit people’s needs. So here we present you some of the keyboards which we believe to be the 5 best keyboards.

 

The 5 Best Keyboards We Found For You:

1) The Apple Keyboard :

Apple keyboards both wired and wireless give excellent performances. The price of wired is 49$ and wireless is 69$. In wired keyboard there is no issue about any batteries because it is bundled with USB, but in wireless you are provided with batteries.

This keyboard gives a royal look and it is very compact and slim. It has no numerical keys in the right hand side also the arrow keys are smaller in size.

2) Cherry KW6000 :

This is rechargeable and has a bluetooth which can be used for both Mac as well as iPad. It is also a slim model apart from that it has LED to indicate when caps lock is ON.

Compared to Apple keyboard, these keyboards are small in size.Even the arrow keys  are not as tricky as the Apples Keyboard.

3) Microsoft natural keyboard :

Microsoft natural series has two keyboards they are Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000  and the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 7000. They come with a wireless mouse.

These keyboards  are very comfortable to use. The split design also helps and protects your hands and wrist while in work or playing games for longer duration.

4) Logitech G Series :

Logitech G Series include G15, G19, G110 and G510 keyboards. The keyboards of this series comes with a small LCD display and LED to indicate Caps Lock, Num Lock etc.

They are well designed for gaming as well as for everyday work. It is some what bigger in size than the regular keyboards. If space isn’t a constraint for you then surely this keyboard would be handy for you.

5) Das Keyboard :

Generally, compared to wireless keyboards wired keyboards are good for a people who do a lot of typing. This Das keyboard is sure to satisfy its users with a good interface.

The latest models comes even with the media control keys. They are even supportable by Apple desktops also. Each model comes with a USB hub. The actual pricing is not that high but the looks are surely costly.

Also Try: Things You Need To Know About Keyboards

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8 Best Hard Disk Drives In 2014 We Hand Picked Especially For You

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Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) are the mechanical magnetic disks with the ability to store data even when power is turned off. Though being non-removable is a slight disadvantage, the cost per GB these devices offer is quite low compared to any other storage device. Enough said. But the real question is which hard disk drive you should choose while there are a lot of them out there. To minimize that burden on you, here we present to you 8 best hard disk drives we consider are really worth buying.

8 Best Hard Disk Drives In 2014 We Hand Picked Especially For You

 

Also See: How Hard Disk Drives Work

 

Here is a list of 8 of the best hard disk drives:

 

#1 Seagate Barracuda 7200.14

Model no   :                     ST3000DM001

Drive size :                       3000GB

Hard drive speed :        7200 rpm

Drive type    :                   Internal (only for desktops)

Buffer speed:                   32 MBPS

Serial  ATA  :                   SATA -300

Special features:

This hard disk has the “Seagate OptiCache technology” which  improves the performance by up to 45%. It has its  “Seagate AcuTrac technology” which  provides reliable read and write performances even in high touch operating environments. It also has its SATA 6GB/s interface which maximizes data transfer rates. Also with a cache of 64MB it deserves to be on the best hard disk drives list.

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Here Are 5 Best Budget Computer Mice In 2014

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Computer Mouse is the most used component. Though the keyboard up to some extent can handle tasks without the need of mouse but the entire earth of convenience is lost.

Such is the importance of the computer mouse.But there are a lot of different computer mice each offering lots of bells and whistles other than the main functionality. So we have carefully selected for you few of the best budget computer mice.

Also See: Everything About Computer Mouse: How and What

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Here is a list of top five best budget computer mice for you :

1 : Logitech M510 :

Affordable doesn’t mean you have to compromise for a mice which is outdated. The Logitech M510 is a wireless laser mouse. If  you have any Logitech peripherals other than this  mouse it works with the same dongle and you need no extra one. It has  symmetrical design and can be used by both lefties and right handers also quite comfortably. It is powered with two AA batteries.

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Best Laptops With i5 Processor In 2014 ( At Low Cost )

Best Laptops With i5 Processor In 2014 ( At Low Cost )

If you’re on a budget, yet you want a PC equipped with the best laptop processor for your needs. If you want a laptop with the incredible i5 processor at low cost then you are in the right place.

Here are some of the budget laptops we have picked up especially for you.

1. HP PAVILION 14-E006TU :

Best Laptops With i5 Processor In 2014 ( At Low Cost )

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O.S : Windows 8

RAM : 4 GB( DDR3)

Hard Disk : 500 GB HDD

Processor : CORE i5 3230M 3rd Generation ,2.6GHz

Graphics : Intel HD400 Graphics

Screen size : 14 inch

The Other Specs: This laptop weighs only around 2.1 kgs and the dimensions are 34.6 x 23.1 x 3.1 cm. It comes in Mineral Black Colour with Vertical Brush Pattern. The laptop comes with a total of 3 USB ports out of which 2 ports are USB 3.0 compatible . It also consists of an VGA port, HDMI port and a Multi Card slot to connect various memory cards into. It also provides you a standard headphone jack. This laptop is for Everyday use.

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Arduino In And Out: Everything You Need To Master Arduino

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A sensor for the beehive, voice control for robot vacuum cleaner or a functioning web server, whatever it maybe. The applications of Arduino are virtually endless and challenging for both seasoned developer and an amateur.

This popular platform has made it easier to put electronics on our ideas – without paying for customized computer chips. Hence, to master Arduino is not at all a bad idea. This article is a guide to know everything about the open source platform and master Arduino.

WHAT IS ARDUINO?

According to the people behind the technology, Arduino is an open source platform based on hardware and software that is easy to use.

More specifically, it consists of an Arduino controller board with a variety of output and input pins to control electronics such as motors, LEDs, sensors, and LCDs. All of this power is packed into a device- the size of a deck of cards.

Arduino is a so-called microcontroller, which, unlike an actual computer usually only runs one program at a time – and in turn are very energy efficient. If your electronics project needs a complete minicomputer, you should probably prefer the mini-computer Raspberry Pi.

Like all control units, an Arduino all by itself, cannot do anything. You must program and couple with the gear you want to control.

This, in turn, can be virtually anything. A collection of sensors for Arduino beginners often contains pressure sensor, temperature sensor, laser detector, and microphone.

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WHAT ARDUINO MODEL TO CHOOSE?

Arduino board comes in several versions, the most popular is Arduino UNO. It has 14 digital input/output pins, 6 analog inputs, and a USB port to connect the device to your computer.

UNO model is recommended for Arduino beginners and users with reasonably simple microcontroller needs. There are also shields specifically designed to improve the functionality of Arduino UNO.

What is Arduino: How to master Arduino Shields

If you have more complex or demanding plans for your Arduino device, the Arduino UNO however, may fall short. In such cases, you can instead use the Arduino MEGA, which has over three times as many input/output options.

If you know exactly what Arduino project you should do, there will also be more specific options. Arduino Yun, for example, is designed for Internet of Things projects and can connect an offline subject to the Internet while Arduino Gemma is perfect for projects where microcontroller must be worn on the body and make clothes intelligent- wearables.

There are a lot of Arduino models to choose from. The Arduino website has collected all the specifications of various devices in a table format. You can use this to grasp the difference between each of them.

HOW TO MASTER ARDUINO?

It is generally suggested that in order to master Arduino, enthusiasts have to follow learning-by-doing approach. One must, in other words even spend time putting together code and testing to even become familiar with Arduino technology.

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The first step, in any case, will be a download of the Arduino software that runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Software – Arduino IDE – to make it easier to write code and upload it to the device.

The software must be set to the specific Arduino model that plugs into your computer. Then there is virtually free play with a microcontroller. The programming language for Arduino is based on C / C ++ and can be extended with C ++ – libraries.

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An Arduino program is called a sketch and Arduino’s version of ‘Hello World’ is to have a lamp to flash – to get a handle on the basics, you can benefit from using the tutorials from the Arduino website.

Even if the whole system seems a little confusing, you need not start from scratch. Arduino software comes with a variety of built-in code examples. Features such as turning on and off an LED bulb, playing a tone or register press of a button is all at your fingertips from the IDE.

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If your electronics project involves children – or you prefer a more intuitive way to instruct on the microcontroller – Arduino coding can be done with graphical building blocks. Tools like ArduBlock and Snap4Arduino makes it possible to build applications by stacking graphic elements.

WHAT CAN ARDUINO DO?

Apparently, except imagination and common sense, there are no limits on what you can control using Arduino. In the sillier end of the scale, we have a door-gadget that can recognize a secret code when there is a knock on the door from the outside. Although the machine works, the creators recommend not to use it as an actual security mechanism.

But Arduino structures are far from limited to hobby-ventures. The technology helps entrepreneurs in demonstrating and testing ideas without investing a fortune.

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Arduino project can also solve a practical problem in everyday life – such as increased bicycle safety with a shirt that flashes on your back when you want to rotate. Or a machine that can open the garage door on the signal from your phone.

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Finally, the readily available electronics opened more artistically oriented projects that would otherwise have remained a sketch in the notebook. With an Arduino UNO, you can make a text printer that gives you physical address of electronic messages.

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How do you like the article? Do you believe you can now up your Arduino skills? Share your experiences and suggestions with us in the comments section below. We love feedback!

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Arduino Starters’ Guide: Best Websites to Learn Arduino Online

Arduino Starters' Guide: Best Websites to Learn Arduino Online

We all know what free software (or freeware) means, isn’t it? But do you know what free hardware is? For that, we have the Arduino platform! It shows that with a small motherboard and total freedom to add components (with minimal programming skills)  you can extract any function you want from this tiny device.

If you are not yet ready to start building, or a complete beginner, you can first gain some inspiration by reading our previous post tailor-made for Arduino Beginners and come back here later.

If you are curious enough to start tinkering with this perfect little device, you can get started by going through these wonderful courses from the finest of websites to learn Arduino online.

Before that, here is Massimo Banzi’s TED Talk on how Arduino has brought about a maker revolution and proving to be a great tool for anyone to create anything. Get inspired right now!!

Best Websites To Learn Arduino Online

Arduino.cc The official Arduino website has cool Arduino News, Projects and the complete resources to get started, and all that, for free. You can become a member of the community and engage in forums as well.

You can also check out the official prices of Arduino Boards and download software right from the builders. You will truly love this idea later on.

Adafruit Learning System: Adafruit is a company that sells Arduino Kits and components. It also houses lots of resources that enthusiasts can use to learn arduino online without any hustle. There are a wide range of projects here for you to get tinkering with your Arduino board.

Instructables: Instructables is a go to website for makers filled with projects from furniture to art. There are lots of Arduino projects in this website. You can submit your project into the website for others to build on and improve if necessary. It is a great website for DIY enthusiasts.

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LifeHacker Arduino Projects: Similar to Instructables, LifeHacker is yet another excellent website for DIY enthusiasts. It can surely be considered as one of the best websites to learn arduino online simply for the number of Arduino projects you can find there. Once you get started here, you are surely going to get addicted.

GitHub: You know that Arduino is open source, so you can download a lot of resources online. The best place to do it is from the home of open source community, GitHub. You can download others projects, test and improve them. Learning how to use GitHub will take your prototyping career to newer heights.

Arduino Starters' Guide: Best Websites to Learn Arduino Online
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Like we have mentioned in our previous post, you can master Arduino but the right way to do it is to decide on what you want to build and get your hands dirty.

Otherwise, you will be overwhelmed by the range of projects you can do. For some it helps but for others it could sink the initial confidence for getting started. So get out there pick any one of the websites to learn arduino online and start building.

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Have you built any cool projects with Arduino? Do you think the above compiled list is complete? Do let us know of any other suggestions and queries in the comments section below.

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7 Best Raspberry Pi 3 OS And Content Managers For Any DIY Project

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In one way or other you might have surely tested the concept of Open Source Software. Raspberry Pi has used this concept in hardware and has been widely successful. This year itself it has completed more than 10 million Raspberry Pi sales.

Due to its incredibly low cost and ease of usage it has become popular among fans, educators, equipment manufacturers and everyone interested in electronics. This credit card sized maker board offers great performance and is extremely versatile. If you are a beginner, you can learn everything about Raspberry Pi online from any of the resources mentioned in the link and come back here later.

Also Read: Raspberry Pi FAQ – Everything You Need To Know To Get Started

List Of Best Raspberry Pi 3 OS And Content Managers

The best part, however, with Raspberry Pi is the provision to install a variety of operating systems. It is precisely this ability to customize your Raspberry Pi for the project at hand that makes it more valuable. Although the list of available OSes is broad and ever-increasing, we have presented to you some of the best Raspberry Pi 3 OS from projects we have come across.

Also Read: Raspberry Pi 3 Spec and Features – Everything You Need To Know

Raspian: Best All Round Performance

Raspbian is a lightweight Debian-based OS specially developed for Raspberry Pi. It is one of the most popular operating systems and is the official operating system. Raspbian comes preinstalled with all basic software including an email client, web browser, and even Libre Office. You can install Raspbian by dumping its image file on the SD card.

Raspian could be a little confusing if you are using Linux for the first time. Anyway! you can make use of the Raspberry Pi 3 resources from their official website too. Even YouTube channels like the Raspberry Pi for Beginners and Raspberry Pi Tutorials can come handy.

OSMC: Best Feature Rich Media Center

You can use Raspberry Pi to enjoy movies on your TV. In such a case you can go for the popular option, OSMC. The OSMC media manager, based on Kodi (formerly XBMC) is easiest to use media managers even for beginners.

Unlike Kodi, OSMC features much cleaner interface. You have a menu on the left to select media (videos/music/pictures), change settings, or check programs. It is completely self-explanatory and you don’t have to be a geek to understand it.

For those who are into DIYing, OSMC offers support to many Kodi plug-ins based on Debian. It also supports SSH, FTP, Samba Sharing and other forms for those who want to tinker.

OpenELEC: Best Media Manager For Speedy Performance

Another popular option for media managers is the OpenELEC (stands for Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center). It is almost similar to Kodi, except eliminating all non-sense and trimming it down to the most basic options.

The focus of OpenELEC is speed. It is simple, fast and does exactly one thing – playing multimedia content that you put within reach. Comparing to OSMC, OpenELEC isn’t that flexible, feature rich or beginner friendly.

RISC OS: Best Platform To Have Fun

RISC OS Pi is the RISC OS version designed especially for Raspberry Pi. It brings a completely different desktop environment, unlike Linux or Windows. It is weird and definitely fun to play around.

For anyone who wants to learn, explore, or experiment this OS is what you need. For example, to save a file you will have to drag the Save As icon onto the document. However, it comes with a stack of heavily functional applications for the Raspberry Pi boards.

Win10 IoT Core: Best Platform For Coders and Programmers

The Raspberry Pi 3 doesn’t support the same Windows 10 version like our PC does. Instead, it runs a simpler, slimmed-down version called Windows 10 IoT Core.

It is an excellent development platform for coders to develop prototypes of connected devices. This OS is best suited for applications ranging from taking temperature readings from a sensor to acting as a web server.

The installation experience is quite easier too. Some interesting projects are listed here on the official Microsoft website covering various smart gadgets, robots, and home automation systems. Other than the Raspberry Pi 3, this OS also works with Raspberry Pi 2, DragonBoard 410c and the MinnowMax boards.

Retro Pi: Best Retro Gaming Platform

You can also turn this $35 Raspberry Pi board into a perfect all-in-one retro gaming console. With RetroPie your Raspberry Pi converts into a retro-gaming machine. RetroPi is built on Raspbian, EmulationStation, and other projects and enables you to play your favorite games without any Linux knowledge.

It also comes with a variety of tools to customize and configure the system as you want. You can install RetroPi on an existing Raspbian OS or use the RetroPie image and add other software later.

PiMusicBox: Best Music Player Platform

Is music your thing? Then you will be tempted to use the Pi MusicBox OS on your Raspberry Pi for sure. You can build a cheap standalone music player to enjoy music stored on your PC, a USB or an SD card. Additionally, you can also stream your favorite music from Spotify, Sound Cloud, Google Music … and even podcasts.

If you fancy tweaking you can build yourself a remote controller or control music using your phone. The big plus is you can enjoy music on the go without draining your phone’s battery.

Bonus: Best Lighting System For Your TV (LightBerry)

Lightberry is the favorite LED lighting system for lots of users. It is directly inspired from the Philips Ambilight, best lighting system in the industry.

This effect can be re-created using the Raspberry Pi and some LEDs through a simple project anyone could easily complete. Once you are done, you will be left with a spectacular effect and watching television will never be the same again.