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Download the Official Max Payne 3 Soundtracks – Max Theme Released

by Satish Coolpctips on May 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Finally the Official Max Payne 3 Soundtracks are ready to release. Recently RockStar Games has announced that the launch date of Max Payne 3 Official Soundtrack, which will be available digitally on May 23rd 2012. This Official Soundtrack will be composed and recorded by LA-based band HEALTH. The Official Max Payne 3 Soundtracks feature a song “TEARS” on iTunes. This song was released yesterday (i.e) on 16th May 2012 which will coincide the game’s console launch. Maxpayne 3 is now available at all retail stores across North America for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The latest features adding in this ground breaking series is known for bringing Bullet Time, noir atmosphere and Hong Kong action movie aesthetics to video games.

Official Max Payne 3 Soundtracks

Official Max Payne 3 Soundtracks Snippet Releases:

Yesterday was not only the Official release of May Payne 3, but also the release of HEALTH’s hypnotic and powerful Soundtrack single “TEARS”. Rockstar games is trying to add more soundtrack tracks to gear up for Max Payne 3 International release this Friday. Starting with a special free download for Max Payne fans, the Max: Theme by Health became the signature for Max Payne 3 game. Rockstar games has also launched the Soundtrack feature page of Max: Theme at the Max Payne 3 official website this week. With more audio and info for everyone including the audio snippets of another amazing track from the soundtrack by HEALTH, called COMBAT DRUGS. (heard in Official Trailer #2 by May Payne 3) COMBAT DRUGS is just amazing with super bass and drums played all over the track.

MAX: THEME performed by HEALTH

The Max Payne 3 official Soundtrack will be available digitally by next week. May 23rd will be the date of releasing all original music from the score as composed by HEALTH, including “TEARS” as well as the amazing bonus track called Emicida – 9 Círculos by Emicida. You have to wait till Tuesday to get the full tracklist of Official Max Payne 3 Soundtrack.

You can download the Max: Theme from the above player, where as the remaining two tracks below can only be played at this moment. If you want to download the other 2 tracks below, you can use Maxthon Browser (which has a default media download option) or IDM.

COMBAT DRUGS (snippet) by HEALTH

Emicida – 9 Círculos (Max Payne 3 Original Soundtrack)

The official TEARS song is available only in iTunes for just 1$. If you want to listen the track, here you go..

Tears by Health (Full Version) Max Payne 3 Official Soundtrack

We will bring you more soundtracks as soon as possible. Stay connected with us and if you have any further queries on downloading this Official Max Payne 3 Soundtracks.

India’s Largest E-Sports Gaming Event BYOC is Back – Summer 2012

by Akshay Kaladi on May 16, 2012 · 2 comments

BYOC Summer 2012 will be the biggest gaming event in India this summer 2012. Its really a wonderful opportunity for Pro Gamers in India. BYOC (Bring Your Own Console) is back with a bang this time. Its huge this time with more number of games to be played. BYOC Summer 2012 will be conducted during this summer between 22nd – 24th June at Ambiance Mall Exhibition Hall, Gurgaon. A total 60 hours of non-stop LAN party with your friends. BYOC is a very famous gaming event that is been conducted in New Delhi since 2007, hosting approximately about 16 successful events comprising of all categories of games be it single player or multiplayer.

BYOC is conducted by XTREME Gaming in coordination with the BYOC organizing committee.BYOC is already working on the current level of e-Sports in India to arrange a lot of tournaments. These tournaments will be ranging from causal and fun to real hardcore attracting professional gamers. All team tournaments are open to everyone who participate prior registration and will be played in the LAN party arena. The final for the main games is played in front of hundreds of people on the main stage.

This time the bars have been raised high, prize money almost doubled with the increase in the quality of gaming in our country. Few of the gaming events that will happen in the BYOC Summer 2012 are,

BYOC Summer 2012 Multiplayer Games and their Prize Money:

1) Counter Strike :

BYOC Summer 2012

Prize Money Description:

1st Rs. 1,00,000/- Money
2nd Rs. 40,000/- Sponsor Products
3rd Rs. 10,000/- Sponsor Products

2) Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare

BYOC Summer 2012

Prize Money Description:

1st Rs. 50,000/- Money
2nd Rs. 20,000/- Sponsor Products
3rd Rs. 10,000/- Sponsor Products

3) Defense of the Ancients: DOTA

BYOC Summer 2012

Prize Money Description:

1st Rs. 30,000/- Money
2nd Rs. 30,000/- Sponsor Products
3rd Rs. 10,000/- Sponsor Products

And few other gaming events in BYOC Summer 2012 whose prize money hasn’t been declared yet are,

4) Fifa 2012
5) NFS Most Wanted
6) Tekkan 6

It’s time to stop thinking and start registering yourself or your team for the tourney as soon as possible. The last date of registration is 11th June. Gamers who travel from various parts of the country to BYOC, will be provided full assistance for PC rental (PC Rental can be done only online) and accommodation facilities by the BYOC team. In fact the team has posted a list of the most important things that the gamers must carry along with them so as to avoid any discomfort. Also travel details to the event location are also very well described on their website. For further assistance you can visit their website BYOC.

Your can register for the event here – BYOC Registration Process

You can also contact them at:

BYOC Organising Committee
Xtreme Gaming Pvt Ltd
C-68, DDA Shed, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase 1
New Delhi – 110020, India
Phone: +91-11-41666671
Email: info@xtremegaming.in

If you have any queries on BYOC Summer 2012 event, please do leave a comment.

Make Your Own Super Fast Customized Android Mobile Browser – Maxthon

by Satish Coolpctips on May 15, 2012 · 0 comments

Have you ever tried to make your own browser ? Well, if you haven’t tried it yet, here is your chance. Maxthon browser, which is a leading Windows, Android super fast browser has introduced a new service to make your own browser. If you are using a Android mobile and want to try this amazing way of making own mobile browser, then you need to spend your few seconds with us. Many ROM developers, other groups and individuals who are interested in standing out from the crowd now have a new option for personalized software.

This new free service from Maxthon is now open to anyone who wants to create a customized Android browser. You can customize your own look and feel, content links, splash screen and homepage in your browser. This fast, easy way to create your own customized Android browser has been tried my millions of people so far. The best part is, you can find your own content, links and imagery in the customized browser which you just made. Its all up to you to design it and think over what to add and what not to.

make your own browserWith this free browser, you can get many benefits offered by Maxthon Mobile itself. You can experience the lightning speed, strong security, great battery and bandwidth management, addons in your own customized Android mobile browser. This Make your own browser service is a part of Maxthon’s ongoing efforts to make the web a high performance, fun and distinctive experience. You can create your own Maxthon Mobile Android browser in just 5 easy steps.

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“Make Your Browser” is the latest in a long line of personalized products,” says Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon International/Chief of Product Development. Maxthon has always been offering new and fun ways to customize the web experience. Make Your own browser in one such service where you will feel the excitement to the core. Maxthon in a meeting said, “We’ll be offering our customers more and more ways to tailor their Internet experience in the days and weeks to come.”

How to Make Your Own Browser – Android

You can create your browser in 5 simple steps. Just follow the below steps.

Step 1: Pick a name for your browser.

You should enter any desired name for your android mobile. This app will be displayed on the screen of your phone. Look at the screenshot to view the image on extreme right. This is the name of the app as it will appear on the screen of your phone. To see an example, view the image on the right.

make your own browser

Step 2: Upload a Browser Icon.

You can upload any desired icon for your browser or leave it default. This icon of the app will appear on the screen of your phone. Just like as shown in the below screenshot. You can upload a JPG or PNG file less than 50kb and size 72×72 pixels.

make your own browser

Step 3: Set Your Browser’s Homepage

You can customize and enter any URL to set your homepage. The default homepage contains a list of pre-selected websites. This homepage will be the first website which you will see when the browser starts. For example, you can set http://www.coolpctips.com as your homepage.

make your own browser

Step 4: Selecting a Theme / Skin

You can pick a theme/ skin for your customized browser from the pull down menu. To preview a theme, you can select any one of the listed theme in the drop down menu and look at the image to the extreme right. For example, i have selected Blue Theme for my customized browser here. You can always change your theme or skin later when you wanted to.

make your own browser

Step 5: Upload your Splash Screen

You can upload your own picture here to set as a splash screen. This is the screen you will see when the browser is starting. You can upload any 480 x 800 image less then 500kb that you would like to see. It can be only a PNG or JPEG image. This image will be only available for few seconds at the beginning of your mobile start. This is a great opportunity to showcase your individual or company logos.

make your own browser

And finally click on Create APK at the end to make your own browser. Upload this APK file in your android phone and start using it. If you want to download the Mobile version of Android Maxthon Browser, you can download it from the Google Android Market. If you have any doubts on how to make your own browser, you can leave a comment below.

Make Your Own Browser – Maxthon

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Best iPhone App to Paint, Sketch 3D Artworks – Autodesk SketchBook Pro

by Malukah on May 12, 2012 · 0 comments

Autodesk has taken the animation industry with various applications for 3-D composition, animation, rendering, match-moving etc. Now Autodesk has new plans in mind, to give the iPhone users an app that can emulate an iPhone to act like a sketchbook. They call it the SketchBook Pro and is and amazing app to create concept sketches. It allows the users to use their iPhone as a sketchbook, it is an affordable, easy to use, natural drawing experience with no getting used to hardships. You can use it to create really quick sketches or print quality production artwork. SketchBook Pro is one of those software’s that brings art closes to real life pictures or stills that I’ve seen so far. The ease of the app is so amazing that it keeps you addicted and brings out the real artist in you.

SketchBook Pro

Below is an example sketch of The Great Legend *Steve Jobs* which was created by one of the staff members of Autodesk’s SketchBook Pro. It doesn’t look like a sketch, does it? I know you must be thinking ” Can an iPhone app really do that?” The answer is simple- Yes. You just had description and a few words from us, now we got you proof about what the SketchBook Pro can do practically.

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SketchBook Pro

Five Awesome things you can do with SketchBook Pro:

1) Bring drawings/sketches to life instantly with interactive mirroring.
2) Draw digitally with the feel of actually using a traditional pen and paper.
3) E-mail sketches to friends and family for instant comments and to boast your artwork.
4) Create patterned effects very easily with customized or standard brushes.
5) Get up and start running as you begin. SketchBook Pro not only allows it’s users to create awesome/realistic sketches,    but also provides intuitive interface that is user friendly and the new users don’t lose themselves on the basic functions of the app. New users can be productive within minutes of laying their hands on the app, yet having the features the experts demand. Quite an app I say.

 

Here’s a sample video by one of the SketchBook Pro users on iPhone.

Now I know you got lot of questions in your mind as to what the app is actually capable of achieving. So check out few frequently asked questions while using SketchBook Pro.

How Can I Draw a Sketch on My iPhone with SketchBook Pro?

You can simply draw sketches with your fingers, the app detects the pressure points and adjusts the thickness of the paint-brushes as you draw it. You can also get yourself a stylus where the costs vary about 12- 50$. Using a stylus will emulate the use of a digital pen tablet. Anyway its up to you how you want to use it, the outputs will be amazing.

Do I Need to Know Autodesk Software’s Such as Maya or 3Ds Max?

No, you don’t need to know Maya or 3Ds Max, but if you do have previous experience or knowledge about working on the Autodesk Software’s, it is an added advantage since the SketchBook Pro has lot of similar features that the Autodesk products have.

Is SketchBook Pro for professionals or hobbyists?

SketchBook pro is for both professionals to sketch their art on the move or when they don’t have access to their PCs. Its for hobbyists too. Used in both the cases alike.

This is the top iPhone Application for this week. We will give you few best iPhone applications every week. Try to download and use these amazing applications. You can download this application from here. This application is just 1.99$ and worth spending on it. If you a want a free download, you know where to get it. If you have any queries on this SketchBook Pro App, you can always leave a comment below.

Top 10 Paid Antivirus for Windows 7 – 2012 Best Antivirus worth Buying

by Phoenix on May 11, 2012 · 4 comments

Today CoolPCTips will list out the best antivirus for Windows 7 and older versions. A while ago, we documented the top internet security suites. They offer more features and addons, but tend to be more expensive. Not everyone might need all these features and so we’re going to tell you the best antivirus software you can get. Most of the names are very well known and there are some not well known in India but popular in other countries. There is no dearth of choice, but the trick is getting an antivirus that offers the best all round protection for the money. We’re going to be looking at antivirus software on the basis of price, performance and features. So without further ado, here are the best antivirus for Windows 7:

2012 Best Antivirus for Windows 7

10. Avira AntiVir Premium

Avira has had a pretty good track record and its free antivirus continues to be one of the most preferred amongst the horde of free antivirus programs. So how does the “premium” version match up? Not to well we’re afraid, Avira AntiVir premium offers very less over its own free version and thus Avira ends up being its own competitor. It’s the cheapest antivirus out there at 23.95$, and offers above average protection, but you’re better off with another antivirus. Oh and if you insist on Avira, it’s better to get the free antivirus, although its not the best antivirus for Windows 7.

best antivirus for windows 7

9. ESET NOD32 Antivirus

ESET’s new antivirus offers good detection and is easy to use, but it is let down by the below average ability to remove detected threats. It’s fairly low on resource usage as well and uses even less resources when battery mode on laptops is detected, which is a good touch. However, problems with malware detection and removal have been reported in Windows 7. At 39.99$ it is one of the most expensive antiviruses and frankly, doesn’t justify its price.

best antivirus for windows 7

8. BullGuard Antivirus 2012

A relatively unknown name in antvirus software, BullGuard antivirus offers pretty good malware detection & removal, excellent antispam and heuristics. It also has a good looking and easy to use interface and the customer support is very good as well. But the core ability of malware detection and removal is good and not great. BullGuard Antivirus 2012 retails for 29.95$, which is a good price point, but based on core abilities, it ranks 8th in our list.

best antivirus for windows 7

7. Avast! Pro Antivirus 2012

Avast! is rather well known for its free antivirus software. The Pro version is also quite good with one of the best detection rates in the market. But it is let down by the low malware removal or repair ability and doesn’t offer antiphishing like many of its competitors. Avast! Pro retails for 39.95$ and is a good choice if malware protection is all you’re looking for.

best antivirus for windows 7

6. G-Data Antivirus 2012

G-Data Antivirus is one of the best antivirus for Windows 7 out there. It features excellent malware detection and removal rates, amongst the best in the industry. G-Data Antivirus 2012 uses two virus scanning engines, so rest assured you’re always protected. The slightly drab interface and lack of a few features like silent mode and battery saver mode hinder this excellent product. At 29.95$, it’s also great value for money and is highly recommended based upon malware protection abilities.

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5. AVG Anti-Virus 2012

Another stalwart in the computer security game, AVG is one of the most well known companies because of its free antivirus. It has very good malware detection including spyware, adware and the like. On-access scanning, spam filter and pattern based recognition are some of the features offered by AVG Anti-Virus 2012. But threat removal isn’t up to the mark and the interface is hardly good-looking. Nevertheless, it’s a worthy option at 34.99$.

4. Panda AntiVirus Pro 2012

Panda AntiVirus 2012 is a very close contender for the best antivirus for Windows 7. It features excellent malware detection and even better removal. Unlike most other antivirus softwares, Panda AntiVirus Pro 2012 comes with an integrated firewall that is also very robust. Overall it’s an excellent product with pretty good value for money at 39.99$. Other antiviruses also come for the same price, but they don’t include firewalls and that’s what makes Panda AntiVirus Pro 2012 a great choice.

3. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012

Now we’re in the top 3 where all the biggies in the computer security industry reside. The well known Russian company Kaspersky have again come out with a great product in Kasperky Anti-Virus 2012. Kaspersky has an industry leading 100% malware detection rate and has pretty good removal as well. But the antiphishing is somewhat weak and some particular malware types cause problems with Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012. Overall Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 is one of the best antivirus for Windows 7 at 39.95$.

2. BitDefender AntiVirus Plus 2012

BitDefender AntiVirus Plus also has a near perfect malware detection rate like the top security software and a very good removal rate as well. A snazzy UI and a price point of 39.95$ for 3 licenses work in its favor. However, BitDefender is extremely large for just an antivirus software and weighs in around 850MB. Also, the malware removal rate is quite slow. Still, it is one of the best available in the market today.

1. Norton AntiVirus 2012

Symantec’s well known Norton AntiVirus 2012 lands the top spot as the best antivirus for Windows 7 in 2012. Norton’s excellent malware detection and removal rate along with an easy to use and attractive UI make it a fantastic choice in security software. Unlike previous editions it is also light on system resources and is installed in less than 2 minutes. The web based protection is a little on the weak side, but overall protection is industry leading. Behavioral scanning, system scans and malware removal are fast as well. Our only gripe is that it can sometimes be a bit too enthusiastic and flag safe software as malicious. At 39.95$, it is our pick for best antivirus for Windows 7.


Sure, people might prefer one over the other when it comes to antivirus software, but strictly based on price and performance these are the top 10 best antivirus for Windows 7.

Top 5 Best PC Gaming Mouse/Mice Models From Steelseries for Pro Gamers

by Satish Coolpctips on May 3, 2012 · 3 comments

There is a lot of difference when we play a game with normal mouse and with a professional gaming mouse. Using a professional gaming mouse is always an added advantage when you play online. Specially for games like Dota, Counter Strike, Modern Warfare and Other Online shooting games. Usually a normal mouse will have 4 to 5 buttons to navigate your operating system and to play games. But when you use a special gaming mouse, you can assign 20 to 25 keys in your mouse itself with different profiles. Each of these key will play a prominent role when you play a game. Specially when you are playing online. Most of the opponents in online gaming are very tough to challenge. So, If you want to compete them, you should have your own unique gaming gear. When it comes to gaming mouse, you have to very specific in selecting one.

There are a lot of things which you have to take into consideration. You can find a huge difference when you play with a gaming mouse, you can feel the way you play is far better when you play with a normal PC mouse. You can find your way of playing has tremendously improved. Seeing this interest in Online PC gaming, we have made a list of Top 5 gaming mouse models from Steel Series. Each of these mice will have their own ability. So, what are you waiting for ? Here goes the list of Top 5 PC gaming mouse/mice.

Top 5 Gaming Mouse / Mice Models From Steel Series: PC

top 5 gaming mouse1) SteelSeries Sensei Fnatic: This mouse features illumination options, amazing design,ability to save different profiles on board, LED panel to customize the mouse. This special edition mouse was designed by an award winning professional gaming team called Fnatic. With Sensei in your hand, you can actually feel the DNA of winning any game you play. It features highly sophisticated firmware which allows you to adjust the sensor functionality. User can also customize the mouse according to his desires. This amazing Special edition Sensei mouse comes with a price tag of €99.99 which is around Rs: 7,000. Whereas the normal SteelSeries Sensei gaming mouse comes for €89.99 which is around Rs:6300 INR.

top 5 gaming mouse2) World of Warcraft® Cataclysm™ MMO Gaming Mouse: This amazing gaming mouse was specially designed for World of Warcraft. This gaming mouse provides remarkable benefits to all MMO gamers, regardless of their play style or level. This mouse features incredible customization options to accommodate personal preferences. World of Warcraft® Cataclysm™ MMO Gaming Mouse has some special features like, it has 16 million illumination choices with 3 intensity and pulsation levels, More than 130 predefined commands for drag and drop macro creation, You can save up to 10 different profiles in armory and 1 profile directly on mouse, Total of 14 programmable buttons, and Compatible with Mac and PC with HD laser sensor technology. The price of this amazing gaming mouse is €89.99 which is round Rs: 6300 INR. You can also find another gaming mouse in this category called SteelSeries World of Warcraft® MMO Legendary Edition which comes for €69.99 (Rs:4999 INR).

top 5 gaming mouse3) SteelSeries iron.lady Ikari Laser Bundle: This mouse is the result of 15 months extensive research of ergonomics, technology, motion, shape, hand grip and play styles by gamers. The specifications of this amazing gaming mice are based on the inputs given by professional gamers from Team 3D, compLexity, mousesports, Team NoA, SK Gaming and other top class gaming organizations who represent Counter Strike and other top class games. This mouse has some amazing features like, Programmable macro buttons with driverless plug and play feature, 40,000 sample per second for unbeatable tracking, 1-3200 changeable in increments of one, Built in LCD display to help set CPI values on the fly, chassis material and shape based on input from top class professional gamers. This mouse comes with a price tag of €84.99 which is around Rs: 5450.  You can also find few other amazing gaming mouses in this model. They are SteelSeries Ikari Laser White for €69.99, SteelSeries Ikari Laser for €69.99 and SteelSeries Ikari Optical for €49.99.

4) SteelSeries Diablo® III Mouse: Diablo III mouse is specifically designed to withstand the rapid click punishment of the game. It promises a guaranteed lifespan of 10 million clicks which is more than 3x the click lifespan of an average mouse. Diablo III is featured with 7 ergonomically place buttons and an amazing shape. It is enhanced with demon red illumination on 3 areas on the mouse. The scroll wheel, CPI indicator and Diablo III logo are just amazing. Players can also customize the logo with ON/OFF illumination and 4 levels of pulsation. The players can drag and drop Diablo III themed interface with pre-defined skills, game commands and the ability to quickly remap all the 7 mouse buttons. This mouse is compatible with both Mac and PC. The rubberized black grip coating of this mouse is accompanied by demon red illumination which looks amazing when connected. This amazing gaming mouse comes with a price tag of €69.99 around Rs: 4900 INR.

top 5 gaming mouse5) SteelSeries Xai Laser: This amazing SteelSeries Xai is not a gadget, its an amazing tool. The technology, shape, weight, size and surface of this gaming mouse is designed by USA, Europe, Asia professional gamers. The sensor offers huge improvement over current laser mice. it has 12,000 processing frames per second at movement speed of 150+ inches per second. This level of performance results in complete reliable tracking even during the most fast paced games. It has few amazing features like Programmable macro buttons, automatic lift distance, driverless plug and play, amazing ambidextrous shape, SteelSeries free move, Menu system on mouse, Exact rate, exact aim. This mouse comes with a price tag of €79.99 which is around Rs: 5600 INR.

Apart from these above mentioned gaming mouses, SteelSeries has few fabulous mouses in their collections. Few of them are,

SteelSeries Kinzu v2 Pro  (€44.99)
SteelSeries Kana (€49.99)
SteelSeries Kinzu v2 (€39.99)

If you are looking for an amazing gaming mouse with good features at an affordable price, then Steel Series is your choice. You can find more amazing mice, keyboards and headset gaming gears in their official online shop. Check them out and get your own gaming gear. Please leave a comment below incase you have any suggestions related to this Top 5 gaming mouse post.

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