How to make simple animation for your photos using GIMP

Animation is a sequence of transition frames changing from time to time with similar or variable time interval. Animated pictures are used in various area for different purposes. Used in buttons, links, icons, backgrounds, dividers, and banner ads, these eye-catching images can be anything from an excellent tool for personal expression to a downright nuisance.

In this post I will share with you how to make simple animation using GIMP. GIMP is a free and open source image editing software. The word GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program. Any personal can install it and use it for free. You can download and install it from GIMP's website. And it run in windows, Linux and Mac.

Steps for creating animation in GIMP

I will assume you have download and install the program and is running in your machine.

1. Select pictures you would like to appear in animation and put them in a new folder for easy access. Name the folder any name easy for you to remember.
2. Open GIMP program, after opening you will come up with an interface like this one below.
3. Go to file on the top left menu and click File then click Open a window will appear, navigate to the folder containing your pictures, select one picture and then click Open. The pictures will open in GIMP.
4. Rename the picture in GIMP for easy remember. At these stage you may make some editing to the picture,mostly resizing if you wish.
5. Go back to the top left menu and click File then click Open layer As a window will appear, select the second picture and click Open. The picture will open in GIMP as new layer. You may make some editing to this layer image if you wish.
6. Repeat step 5 for the rest of your pictures you want to include in animation.
7. Go on the Menu and click on Filters,select Animation then Play back. A preview window will appear for the animation,you can play the animation and stop it,also view appearance of the frames. If frames does not look nice go back to the pictures and resize them.
8. Now is time to save your animation,Go to Menu, click on File then click on Export as, a window will appear, choose a location to save your animation,name the animation with a desired name with extension of .gif (gif extension is very useful at this stage) and click export. Another window will appear,check on As animation and finally click on Export you animation will be saved in the location you have choose. Go their and open it to view it

After all steps your animation is ready to be used for any purposes. If you have question on any step just ask share on comment box.

See my final result in image below, I will feel great if you share yours with us.

How to download and install iOS 10

IOS 10 is now available for download and you're going to want it, specifically for all the awesome new messaging features.

The easiest way to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to iOS 10 is to go to Settings > General > Software Update and download it over-the-air (OTA).

If you use this way, you will need to connect to a Wi-Fi network as the update is too large to download over a cellular connection (even if you do have enough data).

Alternatively, you can also connect your supported iOS device to your PC or Mac and update through iTunes. iOS 10 is compatible with the following devices:

• iPhone: iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus
  
• iPad: iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Pro 12.9
  
• iPod touch: iPod touch (sixth-generation)
  

As always, we recommend backing up your data with iCloud or to a computer via iTunes beforehand, to prevent any accidental data loss during the update process.

Using Google Photos is also a great way to keep a backup of all your photos and videos.

It's best to make sure you have enough storage space to download the update; the update file size varies for depending on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and ranges from 1.1GB to 2.64GB. If you're low on storage, now's a good time to look through all of your apps and delete the ones you don't use or use very infrequently; start with games and videos as these usually take up the most space.

The download process may take up a long time depending on the Internet connection speed in your area.

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How to Unlock locked smartphone from accessing network by changing IMEI

In this article I will share with you how to unlock your smartphone which have been locked or blocked by TCRA TTMS(Telecomunications Traffic Monitoring System). This article will help you to make your smartphone which have been shutdown in 16/06 by TCRA back into use.

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Some mobile devices are locked or blocked from accessing certain type network operator or some network services from providers. Most used method to lock or block smartphone and any other mobile device is blocking device IMEI(International Mobile Equipment Identity). Mobile operators and network regulators uses these device IMEI to monitor and track network user devices. Devices which does not meet specifications, terms and conditions are always blocked by placing their IMEI into black list.

A simple trick to unlock your smartphone or any other mobile device from blocked list is to change your device EMEI and Device ID. Monitoring and tracking systems such those used by TCRA uses mobile IMEI to block some smartphones which does not meet specifications, terms and conditions.

Your can unlock your smartphone by just changing your smartphone IMEI. There are two methods to change you smartphone IMEI:-

1. By using special softwares such as IMEI change software
2. WithouthUsing software.

I will focus on method number two, before proceeding we must know how to Find IMEI number or Device ID of any android device.

You can find the device IMEI at the back side in the batery region or just follow the below trick.

• To find out IMEI number of your device, just dial *#06#.
• To find out device ID , just dial *#*#8255#*#* and you will see your device ID. Another method to find device ID is by going to Menu>Settings>About Phone>Status.

How to change IMEI number

1. First dial *#7465625# or *#*#3646633#*#* on your android device.
2. Now, click on Connectivity option or call pad,
3. Then look for CDS information and then click on it.
4. Then checkout for Radio information
5. Now, if your android device is a dual SIM device. Then you will get two option like IMEI_1[SIM1] and IME_2[SIM2].Then select any one of which you want to change IMEI number.
6. Now change your IMEI number as illustrated below, AT+ EMGR=1,7,”IMEI_1” and “AT+ EMGR=1,10,”IMEI_2”
7. Now replace IMEI1 or IMEI2 (These IMEI must be genuine,those accepted by TCRA TTMS)with your any desired number and then click on SEND.

NOTE: You can also change IMEI number to any Blackberry[BB]IMEI number.

How to change Device ID without Root

1. First,Backup your android device, for security purposes
2. Go to settings and then click on Backup & Reset.
3. Then,click on “Factor Data Reset”.
4. And then rest your phone.
5. When,Reset done. Then you will get a new and unique device ID.

There you done, you smartphone has new IMEI and will be recognized by TCRA TTMS. Enjoy network and other services on your smartphone as before.

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Four things you should know before buying an SD memory card

Secure Digital (SD) memory cards let you safely store music, photos, movies and more. When looking to get an SD memory card, here are four facts you must know.

Memory card types

SD memory cards are available in standard, high capacity and extended capacity formats.

SD memory card:Standard Secure Digital memory cards come in three sizes and feature storage capacity up to 2GB. Although SDHC and SDXC cards are more popular, older devices may only be compatible with SD cards.

SDHC memory card: Secure Digital High Capacity memory cards feature storage capacity that ranges from 4GB to 32GB. They also offer higher speed ratings than standard SD cards.

SDXC memory card:Secure Digital Xtended Capacity memory cards offer the largest capacity, between 32GB and 2TB. They also transfer data at faster rates.

Four things to consider when buying a memory card, consider the card's size, compatibility, capacity, speed and the type of files you plan to store.

1. Both physical size and compatibility matter.

Full-size SD memory cards are generally used with larger devices such as computers, laptops and digital cameras.

Mini SD cards are smaller and typically work with tablets, some phones and certain digital cameras.

Micro SD cards are smaller and thinner and are generally used with cell phones.

Memory card adapters work with different cards to make them compatible with standard SDcard slots

2. Capacity limits what kinds of files you save

Choosing the right storage capacity depends on the type, size and number of files you want the card to hold.

3. Transfer speed is important

The speed in which amemory card can read and write data is important for capturing video so that you get a smooth playback of your recording.

SD cards are available in Speed Class or UHS Speed Class. Speed class is indicated by a number.

• Class 2 indicates standard speed
• classes 4 and 6 indicate HD speed
• class10 indicates full HD speed.

SDHC and SDXC cards featuring an UHS-I bus-interface are available in the UHS (ultra-high speed) Speed Class, but will operate at lower speeds unless the device is also UHS compatible.

4. File type restricts how much you can store

Determine the types of files that you want to store.

If you plan on capturing quality HD videos, you'll need larger capacity with a faster speed rate. A standard SD card is great if you're storing a few photos or for everyday use.

Remember, not all SD memory cards work with all devices. Check the user manual to find out which type of card is compatible with your device. SD cards may work with SDHC card slots, but SDHC and SDXC cards won't work with SD slots. Once you determine the type and quantity of files you plan on storing, you'll be able to determine which SD memory card will work best for you.