Top 15 Best Softwares for Editing Videos

Gone are days when creating a short film or documentary was a task of technical expertise and one should be quite a professional to deal with editing and related tasks. Now, however, after dawn of all these revolutionary technologies and their day-to-day applications, video editing too has become an easy-to-accomplish task, if you know which video editors you should use. A huge number of video editing software available in industry — both paid and free —, it will be probably a tough task for you to choose one editing tool from the list and then to accomplish your editing task!

In this post, however, understanding this issue, we have prepared a list of top 15 video editing tools. We shall check out note-worthy features, supported platforms and pricing of each video editing tool that is listed.

1. AVS Video Editor

AVS Video Editor can be the first choice of yours when you are looking for an easy to use, professional-quality-rich & quick video editor for your Windows computers. AVS Video Editor, developed by Online Media Technologies, offers a number of notable features such as a huge amount of effects, support for Blu-ray videos, multilingual support, ability to share videos directly through platforms like Facebook, Flick and MySpace and useful features such as stabilization. Considering these, VPS Video Editor is one of the best video editing software for Windows.

• Supported Platforms: Windows
• Supported Input Formats: AVI, MP4, MKV, FLV, AMV, 3GP, MPG, DAT, VCD etc.
• Supported Output Formats: AVI, MP4, WMV, SWF, FLV, MPG etc.
• Price: All software from AVS is available as a bundle for $59, but you have an unlimited trial version.
• Key Features: HD Support, Non-destructive Editing, Single Video Track, Dual Audio track.

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2. Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro is the video editing tools that has helped filmmakers to edit some of your favourite movies including The Social Network and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Being a video editing software developed by Apple Inc, Final Cut Pro has a number of noticeable features such as an impressive user interface, quite useful keyboard shortcuts & lots more. So, if you afford video editing in your Mac, Final Cut Pro is the best video editor for Mac, we assure.

• Supported Platforms: Macintosh
• Supported Input Formats: Any video format that is compatible with QuickTime
• Supported Output Formats: Any video format that is compatible with QuickTime
• Price: $299
• Key Features: HD Support, Non-destructive editing, storyboard mode, up to 99 video tracks and 99 audio tracks

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3. Sony Vegas Movie Studio

If you want to create stunning videos without consuming that much system resources, Sony Vegas Movie Studio will, most probably, be the best tool for Windows PCs. Sony Vegas Movie Studio is actually the minimized version of Sony Vegas Pro and it is meant for passionate professionals, who would find the simple interface, variety of features along with support for additional elements such as transitions, text, video stabilization, realtime effects etc. Altogether, its features make Sony Vegas Movie Studio an all-in-one solution for professionals who do not want to spend much.

• Supported Platform: Windows
• Supported Input Formats: MP4, AVI, WAV, WMV, QuickTime, MPEG-4 etc.
• Supported Output Formats: AVI, MP4, MPEG-4, WMV, WAV etc.
• Price: $49.95 (Trial version is available)

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4. Lightworks

We’ve seen different video editing softwares for different platforms, but Lightworks is the only video editor that does have support for Microsoft Windows, OS X and Linux. Some un-matchable features of Lightworks include dedicated & powerful support for background I/O, dedicated keyboard to enhance video editing experience, multi-cam editing as well as an impressive set of realtime effects that will come in handy when it comes to professional video editing. The list of features also includes dedicated web export option, background export, import and rendering etc.

• Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac and Linux
• Supported Input Formats: Almost Every Video Format including High Definition ones
• Supported Output Formats: Almost Every Video Format including High Definition ones
• Price: Lightworks is free to download, but it has a Pro version as well
• Key Features: HD Support, Non-destructive editing, storyboard mode, unlimited video tracks and audio tracks, Linear timecode display

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5. Sony Vegas Pro

Sony Vegas Pro can be called the BIG BROTHER of Sony Vegas Movie Studio, as it offers enhanced features and it will need you to pay more. Sony Vegas Pro brings a number of intuitive yet productive features such as powerful effects, support for iOS devices through corresponding application, stereoscopic 3D editing, enhanced audio control, support for 4K video, multi-track audio environment, impressive media management, DVD Layout and Design along with one option to preview what you have done. Of course, Sony Vegas Pro will be the best video editing software for those professionals who are ready to pay.

• Supported Platforms: Windows
• Supported Input Formats: AVI, MP4, WMV, WMA, OMA, OGG, AAF, AIF etc.
• Supported Output Formats: MP4, WAV, WMV, MVC, MP3 etc.
• Price: $599.95 (Trial version also available)
• Key Features: HD Support, Non-destructive editing, unlimited video & audio tracks, linear timecode display.

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6. Cinelerra

Cinelerra is a video editing tool that lets Linux users edit videos in an intuitive manner that no previous experience is required. Written in C++, Cinelerra offers powerful features that are quite simplified by means of the simple UI it has. You can download Cinelerra for almost every Linux distribution and the tool will be quite useful, we bet. UI Cinelerra has three sections that help editors do their job neatly — Timeline, Viewer, Resource Window and Compositor.

• Supported Platforms: Linux
• Supported Input Formats: Almost every Video Format, including HD
• Supported Output Formats: Almost every video format, including HD
• Price: Free
• Key Features: High Definition Support, Non-destructive editing, Multi Track editing, unlimited video and audio tracks, linear timecode display.

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7. Pinnacle Studio

Pinnacle Studio is a widely used video editor available for Windows devices and it is a scaled-down version of a fully-fledged video editor from same developer. Through a number of impressive features, such as drag and drop editing of HD video, timeline-based editing up to 6 tracks, DVD authoring, title and overlay creation, free training, ability for adding sounds and music, collection of royalty-free tracks, a huge collection of transitions & effects, Pinnacle Studio has ensured top position when someone is looking for an effective video editing software for Windows.

• Supported Platforms: Windows
• Supported Input Formats: AVI, MVC, QuickTime, MKV, HDV etc.
• Supported Output Formats: DVD, MPEG-4, MP4, QuickTime, MKV and some device-based platforms
• Price: $59.95
• Key Features: High Definition Support, Non-destructive editing, Multi Track editing, unlimited video and audio tracks, linear timecode display.

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8. Corel VideoStudio

Corel VideoStudio comes from the same family of CorelDraw, the popular graphics suite. Powered by 64-bit power, Corel VideoStudio is something great, as the tool makes creative video editing a simple task for everyone. Also, when you purchase the ultimate version, you can get features such as variable speed in video editing, easier ways to create overlays and titles, multi-monitor support, DSLR enlarged mode, stop-motion animation etc.

• Supported Platforms: Windows
• Supported Input Formats: Almost every video format including dedicated formats for devices like iPad, DSLRs and Smartphones
• Supported Output Formats: Almost every popular video format, including ability to export files as to be quite suitable in popular devices
• Price: $79.99
• Key Features: HD Support, Non-destructive editing, storyboard mode, 6 video tracks and 4 audio tracks, linear timecode display.

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9. iMovie

Here comes iMovie, yet another popular and immensely used video editor for Macintosh devices, which comes from Apple Inc. Being a tool from Apple Inc, iMovie can help you deal with video editing even while you are using an iOS-based device — let that be your iPhone, iPod or iPad. Although iMovie has a tremendous number of features, some of those include truly impressive collection of transitions, drag-based interface, iMovie Theatre that lets you watch movies from your Apple TV, ability to fine tune clips etc.

• Supported Platforms: Macintosh and iOS
• Supported Input Formats: QuickTime compatible with HD support
• Supported Output Formats: QuickTime compatible with HD Support
• Price: $14.99
• Key Features: NDE, HD Support, 2 video tracks and 4 audio tracks, linear timecode display and storyboard mode.

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10. Adobe Premier Pro

Adobe Premier Pro is an immensely-popular, timeline-based video editor that is available for Windows and Mac. In a condition that you are ready to spend, Adobe Premier Pro will be an awesome video editing tool, particularly when we consider features such as Integration with After Effects and Photoshop, top-notch video masking features, superb transitions etc.

• Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac and Cloud
• Supported Formats: Almost every popular video format
• Price: Different plans (individual and combo) are available through official site of Premier Pro
• Key Features: HD Support, Multi Track editing, storyboard mode, unlimited audio and video tracks, linear timecode display and NDE.

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11. Pitivi

Pitivi is an open-source video editing software that is available for Linux-based devices and it offers an intuitive UI in a way that Pitivi can be your favorite in a few seconds. Although Pitivi offers more than enough features for all video editors, some of notable ones are simple yet effective video editing capabilities, hundreds of transitions, filters and effects, availability in multiple languages, precision-based video editing etc.

• Supported Platforms: Linux
• Supported Formats: Almost every modern video format
• Price: Free
• Key Features: HD Support, NDE, Multi Track editing, unlimited video and audio tracks, and linear timecode display.

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12. CyberLink PowerDirector

PowerDirector from CyberLink is a consumer-focused software for video editing, and it comes with a simple UI that is capable of allowing any user get accustomed with the tool in seconds. From Professional looking animations as well as slideshows to stunning videos, CyberLink PowerDirector has an option for you; you can keep editing even when you are away from PC because CyberLink has published Smartphone applications for this tool. Apart from a number of transitions that are built it, you can get more from DirectorZone as well.

• Supported Platforms: Windows
• Supported Input Formats: FLV, AVI, 3GP, AVI, DAT, WMV, MPEG-4, MP4 etc
• Supported Output Formats: MVC, MPEG-4, MKV, WMV, QuickTime etc.
• Price: $74.99
• Key Features: High Definition support, NDE, 100 audio and video tracks, linear timecode display and storyboard mode.

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13. Kdenlive

Kdenlive, built on MLT Framework, is a great solution when you are looking for an open-source video editing software that makes sense. Available for Linux, FreeBSD and Mac OS X, Kdenlive offers impressive features that are impressive when it comes to preparing stunning video results. Some other features of Kdenlive include rendering that you can pause according to your need, ability to apply special transition effects, multi-track editing feature etc.

• Supported Platforms: FreeBSD, Mac and Linux
• Supported Formats: MPEG2, MP4 and other popular video formats
• Price: Free
• Key Features: HD Support, storyboard mode, 2 video tracks and 4 audio tracks, linear timecode display, NDE.

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14.  ivsEdits

If you are looking for the best free video editing software in market, for Windows PCs, ivsEdits will be one of the finer choices you can make. Through its simple User Interface, ivsEdits can impress almost every editor as far as he or she does not want to spend much on video editing solutions. Some notable features of ivsEdits are multiple live inputs, multi-camera editing, various video effects, realtime video I/O, hardware integration etc.

• Supported Platforms: Windows
• Supported Formats: Most popular video formats
• Price: Free

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15. Windows Movie Maker

Although simple, Windows Movie Maker can come in handy if you want to create videos without using that much of system resources. Through its ultra-simple User Interface, Windows Movie Maker will help you add transitions, set up tracks and export the video into a Windows-compatible media format — things are simple enough, we hope.

• Supported Platforms: Windows
• Supported Formats: Any Windows-compatible media format
• Price: Free
• Key Features: HD Support, Storyboard Mode, 1 video track and 2 audio tracks, linear timecode display.

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The Manual Way (Creating WiFi Hotspot without installing any software)

So, now, you have a list of top best WiFi hotspot software for Windows and these apps will let you do the job in a single click. Yet, if you are not in a situation to download these tools and create a hotspot, there is a manual method using Windows Command Prompt.

• First, you have to open command prompt with administrative privileges. To do that, right click on Command Prompt icon and select Run as Administrator.

• Now, we have to check whether your PC does support WiFi hotspot creation. To do so, give the following command in command prompt.

netsh wlan show drivers

• Input of the command will show you results that are given in following image. From that, check if Hosted Network is supported. If it’s a Yes, we can move on; otherwise, you cannot create a WiFi hotspot using the method.

• If your WiFi network card supports Hosted Networks, you can create hotspot by giving a command. In the following command, you have to change ssid value to the desired hotspot name whereas key to your desired password.

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspotname key=password

• If it has been successful, you can see a message that hosted network mode has been set to allow and username and passphrase have been changed successfully. Now, you have successfully created your Wi-Fi hotspot but you have to switch it on first.

• To do that, give the following command to CMD:

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

• Similarly, when you want to turn off the hotspot, enter the following command in CMD:

netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

• On the other hand, if you want to know the details about the Wi-Fi hotspot you have created, you can give this command:

netsh wlan show hostednetwork

Success! You have created a WiFi hotspot in your Windows-powered PC using Command Prompt! Now, if you want to share the internet connection, you have to go to Network and Sharing center and enable ‘Internet Connection Sharing to that particular network — simple as that.

GUIDELINES FOR BUYING THE RIGHT LAPTOP

Some Laptops are versatile, portable, come in a range of sizes and boast different levels of features. So, how do you find the laptop that’s right for your needs? Just follow our buying guide on laptops computers.

  LAPTOP SIZE

How often are you likely to be carrying your laptop? Are you after a notebook to play games and run graphics-intensive programs like photo editing software? Generally speaking, laptops with more features are less portable.

• Lightweight and ultra-portable notebooks are a great option for people like students who need to carry them everywhere, as they range from under 2kg up to 4kg
• Midsize and desktop-replacement laptops offer more features and are better suited to gaming and graphics-intensive programs like video and photo editing. They range from around 3kg to 5kg

 SPEED

Processors are often referred to as the “brains” of a laptop because they determine how fast your computer functions. The speed of the processor is measured in GHz (gigahertz). It’s always safest to go with the fastest you can afford. (2.4 Ghz)

THE GRUNT

RAM (Random Access Memory) helps your processor perform tasks by acting as a temporary storage point.

• In short, the more RAM you have, the more programs you can keep open at once, and the faster your computer will go
• Our laptops range between 2GB and 16GB of RAM (To enjoy the laptop, it is better you buy one with atleast 4GB of RAM
• A graphics (or video) card acts as a separate processor for rendering the images on the screen
• Graphics cards draw on their own RAM, so the computer’s performance is not impeded
• This is important for graphics-intensive programs, such as games and movies.

The hard drive is where your computer stores your files. Storage capacity is also measured in gigabytes (GB)

• The more GB, the more files you can fit. If you want to store large files like high-quality photos, movies or music you should aim for a range between 500GB and 3TB
• A laptop used solely for Internet, email and minimal image storage should get away with 250GB or less

BATTERY CAPACITY

Typical laptop battery life is between three to five hours. If you’re travelling and away from a power source for extended periods of time, then consider laptop computers with a battery life of over five hours.

CONNECTION

Consider the devices that you want to connect your laptop to. Multiple USB ports are necessities for iPods, digital cameras and external hard drives; also look for FireWire ports.

• For connecting to monitors and projectors, look for a VGA connection at minimum. Aim for a DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort as well
• Integrated wireless networking (Wi-Fi) will allow you to connect to a range of different networks without needing any wires or cords
• Bluetooth as well

USABILITY

• Laptops usually come with a pointing stick or a touch pad instead of a mouse. Make sure that you’re comfortable using them
• Also check that the layout and size of the keyboard is easy to use, and that the screen size suits your needs
• If you’re planning on working outside, check that there is a matte screen option to reduce glare

If you are switching from PC to Apple, or vice versa, it’s important to note that Apple products have different shortcuts and a different look and feel to using them. However, making the switch either way is quite easy.

10 Of The Most Expensive Laptops Ever!

In this high tech world we live in there is always a newer, better, bigger gadget that we must have. However, bigger does not necessarily mean better. Where once the large desk top computer was by far and away the only type of computer to own, recent years have shown that the laptop computer is now the preferred model for most folks. As a matter of fact, sales of the desktop computers have been in a slight but steady decline over the last few years while laptop sales remain steady and even increasing in some markets, especially with the introduction of the Google Chromebooks to this ever growing market.

By themselves laptops are a booming business but let’s not forget the accessories that go with them! There are designer cases, laptop travel bags, stands and even cooling stations. Coverbee has even put out an $11 million dollar lap top sleeve! Even the most basic student backpacks now have specially designed pockets just for laptops. In addition there are even places to dine like Starbucks where one almost looks out of place sitting down without a laptop in front of them. Though tablets, such as the Ipad are making a climb in the market, the laptop is still the first choice when it comes to preparing presentations, and drafting certain types of documents.

There are many types of laptops on the market and prices can vary greatly depending on your personal choice. Mac or PC, amount of storage, screen size, power, and security features are all things that one needs to consider when purchasing a laptop. Also available are “notebooks” similar to laptops but perhaps a bit smaller with less processing power. Even once you have narrowed it down there are add ons and special features that can drive up the price of even a basic model. Below is a list of some of the most expensive laptops ever seen on the market. While some of these are the latest model available today, others are over the top models with price tags that have not yet been topped. Though most of us are happy with a laptop that can hold a ton of emails and a huge iTunes library, these laptops certainly add some glitz and glamour to the portable computer we have come to rely on.

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10. Lenovo ThinkPad W540: $2,300

Lenovo has come out with the highest quality display ever on their line of Thinkpads. This 15.5 inch notebook has a thickness of 1.1 inch and weighs only 5.45 pounds. The legendary ThinkPad ergonomic keyboard has won awards for it’s full-sized and spill-resistant features, and it’s TrackPoint (R) pointing device. Their trademarked Thunderbolt connection technology simultaneously supports high resolution displays and high performance streaming devices through a single port. It also has an integrated finger print reader to make for a quick and easy access. Lenovo has won more than 100 international design awards for their cutting edge designs.

9. Acer Ferrari 1100: $3,000

This flashy number has a black and gray racing check pattern with the small yellow Ferrari insignia stamped in the center. To really give it the sleek feel of it’s namesake, the body is done in jet black with glossy gray accents and the casing is constructed with an ultra-light carbon fiber chassis. To add to the Ferrari feel, there is a bright blacklit power button that looks just like a car ignition. Heads will certainly turn when you sit down in Starbucks with this one.

8. Alienware 18: $3,600

Without a doubt, this is a laptop for the passionate gamer and has been completely redesigned with dual graphics. With the Windows 8.1 Pro running system and the 4th Generation Intel Core (R) i7 processor, Alienware bills this machine as a “Monster gaming powerhouse,” and goes on to say that the “Alienware 18 is the most powerful laptop in the universe.” The speakers are certified by sound engineers from Klipsch and it comes preloaded with Dolby Home Theater v4 software making it awesome for gaming or enjoying other sound media.

 7. Dell Mobile Precision M6800: $3,800

The Dell M6800 offers extreme processing capabilities and the ability to create high end graphics including 3D rendering. The ten-finger touch display lets you multi-task with a swipe, drag or just a touch of your finger. It offers top notch security options along with the Dell ControlVault system. It also boasts four USB 3.0 ports and the Intel(R)vPro/AMT systems management and the Waves Maxx Audio Pro suite of audio tools. The Dell M6800 is also available in the “Covet” edition, which is the same high end laptop in the signature color Phoenix red.

6. Stealth MacBook Pro by ColorWare: $6,000

ColorWare bills itself as “The only company in the world where you can create your own bespoke electronic device.” With this very limited edition, they produced an all black, 15 inch Macbook Pro with a matte black finish. It also has a custom matte screen, and was given it’s name because of it’s comparison to the Stealth Bomber. Though this laptop has the inner workings of the Macbook Pro, the comparison stops there. Whereas the regular MacBook Pro can be seen being carried by almost everyone, there are only ten Stealth MacBooks in existence.

5. VoodooEnvy 171: $6,500

Voodoo was a luxury computer brand owned by Hewlett Packard. The VoodooEnvy 171 was considered more of a “work station” than ordinary laptop and was geared towards engineers and designers. On top of the high end specs offered with this machine, you could also pick out your own paint job and for a little bit extra add a tattoo making it different from all the rest. As of 2012, Voodoo is no longer producing products.

4. Ego for Bentley: $20,000

The infamous British car maker has partnered with Ego to produce this over the top notebook. This computer is handmade and dressed in authentic Bentley diamond stitched leather that can be made to match the interior of a Bentley automobile. The frames around the laptop are made of white gold and the handle is taken from the Bentley etching called “knurling.” There are only 250 being manufactured. For the price of this laptop, the quality is certainly worth breaking the bank.

3. MacBook Pro 24Karat Gold: $30,000

This laptop has been customized by Computer Choppers, a company that will personalize any of your high tech gadgets, from laptops to iPads to smart phones and even game controllers. Though they specialize in Apple products, they say they will  provide the service on basically any brand of computer or electronic item. In this particular case they have taken a MacBook Pro and covered it in 24 karat gold. They finished it off with the official Apple logo which features multi-colored diamonds. Needless to say, these are very limited in number. They also offer the same version in the MacBook Air.

2. Tulip E-Go Diamond: $350,000

What makes this laptop worth the incredible price listed above? It is inlaid with solid white gold plates, with thousands of high quality brilliant cut diamonds set with perfect precision. It also features a square cut ruby set in both Tulip logos. This was made for the woman who wants the portability of the laptop but the look of a high end fashion accessory, and the Tulip E-go Diamond does look more like an elegant purse than a laptop computer. Tulip developed the E-Go (stands for “Easy going,”) to address the growing trend towards space age design and personalization. It also comes with different covers that one can change as easily as their mood. Laurent de Beer, master jewelry designer worked closely with the Tulip design department on this jewel of a laptop.

1. Luvaglio One Million Dollar Laptop: $1,000,000

Well, here it is. Without a doubt the most expensive laptop in the world. The Luvaglio company has worked with a team of expert designers and craftsmen to come up with this opulent piece of machinery. The creators of this laptop allow the buyer to choose any material they would like for the body including, diamonds, white gold or leather. They may also choose rare jewels and stones to accent their device and a rare colored diamond acts as a power button and security ID. It is this customization that brings it to this heart stopping price point. Other features include a 17″ LED wide screen with reflective glare and a Blu-Ray drive as well as an integrated self cleaning device. Definitely don’t want to turn your back on this one when you get up to get your latte.

LOST YOUR ETISALAT LINE? YOU WANT TO RETRIEVE THE LINE? LEARN HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF

Whether you call it "Welcome Back" or "SIM retrieval", they both mean the same thing.

The truth of the matter is that you can actually do it by yourself.

You don’t need to pay anybody to help you do your welcome back SIM.

In many parts of Nigeria,Welcome Back SIMis now been seen as a business, and people who major most in this business are the people who do SIM Registration on the road.

They normally charge as from N500 to N1000 to help you do it.

If you want to do it by yourself, it will only cost you N200 which is the price of the new SIM.

To welcome back your lost or damaged Etisalat number,you need to first of all get a new Etisalat number that starts with either 0809, 0817 or 0818.

This new Etisalat number must not have been inserted into a handset before.

Once you have bought the New Etisalat line, then head over to Etisalat official website by

clicking here and you will be asked to fill the Welcome Back Form.

Some of the questions on the forms that you need to answer are as follows:

1. Phone number of the line you want to welcome back

2. PUK number on old SIM pack

3. How much credit did you load when you last recharged?

4. The date of birthday provided during SIM registration

5. What 3 GSM numbers do you frequently dial?

6. Residential address provided during sim registration

7. State of origin provided during sim registration

8. Local Government Area of origin provided during sim registration

9. Mother’s maiden name if it was not provided during sim registration

10. Number of the new line that you bought for this SIM SWAP

11. The serial number of the new line that you bought for this SIM SWAP.

Once you have answered all the questions, click onSubmit button.

You will get the following message,

‘Dear Customer,
Your SIM swap request is currently being processed. We will contact you in the next 24 hours’

Thank you.

Then wait up to 24 hours and insert the new SIM in your phone.

You will find out that your old Line has been retrieved.

Thanks for reading.

WINDOWS 10 INSIDER PREVIEW; USERS WILL GET THE FINAL VERSIONS FOR FREE

Microsoft will give Windows 10 Insider Preview users the opportunity to get the final version of the OS for free. Windows 10 will make its official debut at the end of next month, on July 29.

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All interested users need to do is install the latest
Windows 10 Insider Preview with build number 10130. They will also need to use their Microsoft account which is registered to the Windows Insider program.

Once the final Windows 10 build becomes available next month, insiders will be able to update to it and keep it active. It is worth noting that Windows 7 and Windows 8 users will also get a free upgrade to Windows 10.

Interested in trying the Windows 10 Insider Preview? Hit the source link to find out how to get started!

- See more at: http://www.gltrends.com/windows-10-insider-preview-users-will-get-the-final-version-for-free/#sthash.4CwPIV6Q.dpuf