Is Pikachu a Good Pet? The Science of Pokemon - Pikachu!

Pikachu is one of the cutest Pokemon species and my favorite ones too but wait, what is Pikachu? According to Wikipedia, Pikachu is an electric-type mouse Pokemon which is the evolved form of Pichu and are often found in houses, forests and mostly near electrical sources like power plants.

There are other animals on the Earth which can shock you. This includes Electric Stingrays, Electric Catfish and Electric Eels. These living beings use their electrical power for self-defence as well as hunting for food.

Since they live underwater we don't see any electrical discharges from their body but you can see the volts emitted by them in the chart below.

Pikachu is said to give electric shock through static discharges. A typical classroom Van de Graaff generator can generate static discharges about 2-3 inches long. While Pikachu's static discharges are much more longer and also has the potential to push stuff around. So it is safe to assume that Pikachu's static discharges are somewhat similar to lightning which we see during a thunderstorm. Taking that into account we get the following -

A normal lightning produces about 1,000,000,000 volts and that's the reason why you can't see others in the chart! With that number Pikachu can light a 100 watt bulb continuously for 90 days!

Pikachu often needs to release the buildup electricity and if unable to do so could result in a rare flu like disease. During this process Ash, who is the trainer and friend of Pikachu gets shocked. But the question is can Ash survive the shock?

A normal human being can feel a 1 mA(rms) of AC at 60Hz or 5 mA of DC. Boosting the current to 30 mA (rms) 60 Hz or 300-500 mA of DC can cause fibrillation which can result in cardiac arrest.

A typical lightning flash lasts for milliseconds but a typical Pikachu's electric discharge lasts for about 5-8 seconds. 

A single lightning bolt can reach a temperature of 53,540 degrees Fahrenheit which is about 5 times hotter that the surface of the Sun. Because it just lasts for a few milliseconds, there is not enough time for the lightning bolt to burn everything around.

Coming back to Ash Ketchum, a single electrical discharge from Pikachu lasts long enough to vaporise him in matter of seconds and turn Ash Ketchum into just "Ash". The same discharge also has the amps and volts to stun and kill him before he even gets the chance to think about it.

So, Is Pikachu a good pet? No! While Pikachu can a be good replacement for the power source for your home, but it is certainly not the safest of pet you can own. I will never own a pet which can turn me and my home into vapours!

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Make Your Old Computer Run Faster Instantly ! Here's How !

It gets really irritating when you use a slow old computer in the age of Quad-Core processors. There are mainly two reasons why you would want to make your old computer run faster. 

• That's your only computer!
• You don't want to throw away your old computer. 

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Whatever may be the reason, I will give you some ways to help your old computer breath some life.

1. Upgrade RAM

Upgrading other parts of the motherboard such as processor or graphics card are out of the question but you can always upgrade your computer's RAM. While it may be difficult to find the right version of RAM for your computer, you can always lookup on classified ads sites and online shopping websites. If lucky, you might get it there.

2. Clean Desktop

Remove all the icons in your desktop. After the cleaning, there should be only two icons - My Computer and Recycle Bin.

3. Clean OS Containing Drive

Remove files from your drive where your OS has been installed. Transfer the files to other drive until the free space is more than 40%.

4. Remove Crappy Softwares

Uninstall crappy softwares like toolbars and others which you don't use. It might seem impossible to get rid of all your beloved programs at first, but do it anyway!

5. Run Disk Defragmenter

When used for a long time, the files in your computer gets fragmented. In simpler words, it gets difficult for your computer to search for the required files and thus making your computer run slow.

Go to - Start > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 

Analyze and then defragment!

6. Adjust For Best Performance

When using a old computer, its better to keep away from the fancy transitions and other stuff.

Right click on My Computer > Advanced System Settings > Under the Advanced Tab, check for Performance and click Settings > Adjust for Best Performance > Apply .

7. Run CCleaner

CCleaner is a great piece of software. You can use CCleaner to clean temporary files and fix your registries. Doing both of the task will definitely help improve the performance of your computer.

Story: It had been a long time since I had run CCleaner on my computer. So I decided to run it. You won't believe that I had 12 GB of temporary files on my computer!

8. Clean your CPU 

Open your CPU's cabinet and grab a vacuum cleaner and start blowing on the motherboard. Dust the cobwebs and clean the cabinet completely. 

9. Install a New OS

Most probably you are running Windows OS in your old computer. While its not bad but there are other OS which can run faster on your old computer and one such OS is Puppy Linux.

So here you have it, somes ways to make your old computer run faster. Do you know any other way to do the same? Do have have any questions or queries? Do all of that in the comments section below.

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Top 5 Best Education Based Channels on YouTube

Mostly we use YouTube for watching videos for our enjoyment but YouTube is also a great resource for learning. I personally spend most of my time on YouTube learning things.

You can get a great deal of information from YouTube provided you know the right channels to subscribe. So here I list some of the best Education Based Channels on YouTube.

Khan Academy

The founder of the Khan Academy is Salman Khan. No wait, not that Salman Khan from Bollywood! Popularly known as Sal, he started making educational videos on YouTube for tutoring his niece Nadia. Upon getting positive response from his viewers all around the world he quit his job as a Hedge Fund Analyst and started working full time making educational videos on YouTube.

Khan Academy has educational videos on almost every subject. The way he explains his topic is simply unique and easy to grasp. I am very much thankful to him for creating Khan Academy. It has helped me in a great way with my class.

Salman Khan, if you are reading this then I would say, "Thank You! Your work has saved me from flunking my exams!"

Visit Khan Academy

PatrickJMT

Are you weak in maths just like me?! Don't worry because PatrickJMT is there to help you out. You will find math tutorials from Pre-Algebra to Complicated Calculus. 

While there might be other math tutorial channels on YouTube, the reason to follow PatrickJMT is because he explains complicated math concepts with ease. You will be tempted to try out new math problems after you watch his videos just because of the awesome explanation.

Visit PatrickJMT

Vsauce

" What color is a mirror? What if everyone jumped at once? What if you are born in space? What if the sun disappeared? " Do you want answers to these strange questions then you must definitely be subscribed to Vsauce. 

Michael from Vsauce will blow your mind. I myself watch his videos 2-3 times to digest the information he provides.

Visit Vsauce

Minutephysics

Do you love physics? Join the awesome world of Minutephysics where you will find videos on all kinds of physics related topics. How big is the Universe?, The True Science of Parallel Universes are some of the video topics which you will find under Minutephysics 

Visit Minutephysics

Asap Science

"Which Came First - The Chicken or the Egg?" Don't know? Then do subscribe to Asap Science where you will find awesome topics just like this.

Asap Science is created by Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown. I must say that, they choose some very interesting topics which amazes me very much.

Visit Asap Science

So here you have it, some of the best education based channels on YouTube. Which one is your favorite? Did I miss any other great channel? Do let me know all of these in the comments section below.

Don't forget to share this with your friends and family on Facebook and Twitter to help them discover these awesome channels. 

Gadgets-Equipments-Devices Used By Ghost Adventures Crew!

Let me start off by saying that "I am a big fan of Ghost Adventures Series". Zak Bagans, Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin are awesome personalities and should not stop with the Ghost Adventures series. 

In this article I will be listing the equipments/devices used by the Ghost Adventures crew for paranormal investigation. The models listed below might not be exactly the same as used by the crew but will serve the exact same purpose. 

Keep in mind that this article is only for entertainment purposes. Absolute Blogger doesn't subscribe to any views ( for or against) regarding paranormal existence. Enjoy! 

Spirit Box  

Name of Device: P-SB7 Spirit Box 
Use: Scans through all radio frequencies and picks up audio which sometimes can be interpreted as intelligent responses to the questions asked. 
-Buy it from Amazon

Digital Voice Recorder 

Name of Device: Olympus VN-7000 Digital Voice Recorder 
Use: It is a recording devices which can capture voices which sometimes cannot be heard with your ears.
-Buy it from Amazon

EMF Meter 

Name of Device: Mel-8704-ProNavigator Paranormal
Use: It's a meter which detects change in electromagnetic energy around the device.
-Buy it from Amazon

Thermal Imaging Camera

Name of Device: Extech i5 Thermal Imaging Camera
Use: This camera captures the video in terms of heat differences of the surrounding. 
-Buy it from Amazon

Night Vision Camera

Name of Device: Bell and Howell DNV16HDZ
Use: This camera is designed to see in the dark where your eyes cannot see.
-Buy it from Amazon

Full Spectrum Camera

Name of Device: Full Spectrum Camcorder by Cleveland Paranormal
Use: This camera is designed to capture video in the full spectrum of light i.e from Ultraviolet to Infrared.
-Buy it from Amazon

So here you have it, a list of equipments used by the Ghost Adventures Team. Do you love Ghost Adventures? Who is your favorite Zak , Nick or Aaron? Do you have any unexplainable experience? Please let me know all of these in the comments section below. I would love to hear you talk about it!

5 Unknown Facts About Android That You Must Know!

By the time you are done reading this article, you will have 5 unknown facts about Android in your hands! (Not literally!). You might then use this information to amaze your friends. So lets get started.

But what is Android? Android is a linux based operating system designed for mobile devices and tablet computers. Where did Android come from?

1. Android isn't Google's Own Child!

Yes! You heard it right! Google didn't build Android itself. Android was a separate unit which was bought and financially backed by Google way back in 2005. The separate unit was called Android Inc. and was founded by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner and Chris White in 2003.

After the acquisition, Andy Rubin continued to be the head of the Android Division. In 2013, Andy Rubin stepped down from his post and was taken over by Sundar Pichai who also heads the Google Chrome Division.

2. The First Android Smartphone was launched by HTC!

Though Samsung has captured much of the Android smartphone sector with its Galaxy series of devices, HTC was the first to take a shot at Android. The first commercially available Android smartphone was called HTC Dream and was released on October 2008. HTC Dream ran on Android 1.5 Cupcake.

3. Android Versions??! Really?

See if you could spot down the similarities in the following set of words. Cupcake, Donut  Eclair  Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean?  

Yes, they are the names of Android versions but did you see the pattern. Google names the code names of Android versions in alphabetical order. These names are not random but names of desserts. Can you guess the next versions of Android now? Android 5.0 K...........?!, Android 6.0 L.............?!!

4. Android mascot was stolen!

Do you love the green cute looking Android Logo? Well, Google didn't originally create that. The mascot was adopted from a character named Android! from a game called Gauntlet. See for yourself and let me know if you find them similar.

5.Android and Sales!

About 1050-2100 Android smartphones have been activated since you started reading this article and 24 hours from now, 1.5 million people on this Earth would have got their hands on to their new Android device. 

So here you have it, some of the 5 amazing facts about Android. Do you love Android? Why not learn Android Application Development. Check out our article on Best Books to Learn Android Application Development.

Did I miss some interesting fact about Android? Do you know some interesting facts? What will be the next version of Android called? Do let me know all of these in the comments section below. Also share this on Facebook, Twitter and let your friends and family know about this interesting facts about Android!

Best USB Condenser Microphones Under $50, $100 and $200

Quality audio is one of the key components of any high quality content on the Internet. May it be a YouTube Video, Gaming Commentary, Podcast or Vocals for a Song, you will need a high quality microphone to provide better content to your audience. 

In this post I will be giving you a list of condenser microphones under three categories - Under $50 - Under $100 and Under $200. This will pretty much cover all budget range that one might spend on a microphone. Keep in mind that the microphones which I am going to suggest are used by professional YouTubers on YouTube. These mics will give you some serious HQ and HD audio for your work. So, lets get started.

Microphones Under $50

The best microphone that you can buy under $50 is the Blue Snowball. Now there are other microphones in the range but they are not as flexible in terms of settings as the Blue Snowball. With the Blue Snowball you get various settings as :

• Cardioid mode: This mode is great for vocals, voice overs, podcasts and commentaries.
• Cardioid mode with -10 dB PAD: This is the same as the Cardioid mode but with the sensitivity decreased to -10 dB so as to capture louder sounds without distortion.
• Omnidirectional mode: This mode allows you to capture sound equally from all direction around the microphone. This is great for interviews and stuff like that.

If you are in a low budget but don't want to compromise on the audio quality then Blue Snowball is the way to go.

Listen to audio sample below!

-Buy the Blue Snowball from Amazon

Microphones Under $100

Increasing your budget to $100 will give you the Blue Yeti. Blue Yeti is pretty famous microphone and the favorite microphone for YouTubers. This is because of its features and no extra setup. Just keep it on your table, plug it and you are good to go. This little beast holds 3 condenser capsules which shall provide you with optimum audio quality for the price. Unlike the Blue Snowball, the Blue Yeti comes with 4 settings.

• Stereo mode: The stereo mode uses both the left and right channels which will provide a realistic feel to your audience with stereo audio systems.
• Cardioid mode: As stated earlier, this mode is great for vocals, voice overs, podcasts and commentaries.
• Omnidirectional mode:  This mode allows you to capture sound equally from all direction around the microphone. 
• Bidirectional mode: This mode helps you capture audio both from front and behind the microphone.

Listen to the audio sample below.

-Buy the Blue Yeti from Amazon

Microphones Under $200

The microphone which I am about to suggest is not exactly an USB microphone but it can be converted into a USB microphone by attaching a simple converter to it. The microphone which I am talking about is yet again from Blue, its the Blue Spark. Blue makes some awesome microphones and I am suggesting you microphones which are the best for the price you will be paying.

The Blue Spark can be converted into a USB microphone by simply attaching a blue icicle which would provide the required power to the microphone and convert it to USB. There are two modes of the Blue Spark-

• Normal Mode: This mode is good for capturing audio in a wide area such as a conversation.
• Focus Mode: This mode is great of lead vocals, voice overs and commentaries which requires some depth in the voice.

Blue Spark is a famous microphone used by famous YouTubers like MKBHD, Technologycrazy and many more.

Listen to the audio sample here.

-Buy the Blue Spark from Amazon

So there you have it, the best of condenser microphones for all the budgets. These are easy to setup with no hassles  If you have any questions, queries or want to suggest something, leave a comment in the comment section below.

Share this with your friends and family and help them out buy the best microphone for themselves. All the best!

My EPIC Childhood PC / Computer Games!

Computer has played an important role in my life. It has made me develop the attitude to be curious and never stop learning. As most of the kids, I got my first computer because I wanted to play games! Here, I would like to thank my father for giving me my first computer. It is only because of him that I have learnt a little bit about computers. 

I got my first computer way back in 2002. Compared to today it was not even quarter as powerful as my present computer still it costed twice as much as it! Since then playing games has been a part my computer learning experience. I have played a lot of games till now but the following games which I am about to list has been a part of growing up and holds a special place in my heart. I hope this list of games will help you refresh your childhood memories and bring a smile on your face!

Dangerous Dave

Dave was one of the games which I used to play most of the time. Collecting diamonds and hearts and then getting the cup in order to proceed with the levels was a fun task. Getting the gun and then killing the monsters was the most scary part. 

Mario

One of the most famous game in computer history is Mario. I loved playing this game. My favorite part of this game was to jump on the tortoise and toss it to kill the other monsters. Getting the mushroom and growing bigger was the EPIC part of the game.

Aladdin

I don't know how many of you have played this game but I just loved this game. This game was very well designed and was very funny. One particular funny part of the game was the fat round guy who's pants used to fall off when you threw an apple towards him. 

Prince of Persia

Though there are lot of sequels of this game these days, the original game was pretty much EPIC. It was a very tricky game, especially the jumps. You had to jump properly to proceed forward else you would fall and kill yourself. Drinking from the vessel to gain life was the most relaxing part for me!

Road Rash

The first racing game I ever played was Road Rash. It was a bike racing game which I played a lot. Snatching the chain or bat from others and then beating the other racers was one EPIC part. One of my favorite part of the game was the AV that the game showed after you won a race.

Project IGI

I played this game for hours. Dragunov was my favorite weapon as I could kill the enemy with one shot. The graphics of the game was amazing considering the year it was launched. 

Return to Castle Wolfenstein

I still can't believe the developers designed this game way back in 2001! From normal enemies to ghosts, this game had everything. The levels were so complex and graphics were so amazing that I could still compare today's game with it. As a kid, this game was a little bit scary for me!

Max Payne

How could I end the list without listing my favorite game? If you haven't played Max Payne, get it from somewhere and play it. Everything about this game is EPIC. My favorite part fo the game is bullet time which is freaking awesome. For me, Max Payne series is my favorite third person shooter game.

So there you have it, a list of my EPIC childhood computer games. There is one game which I didn't list in this list. It was Call of Duty. The first Call of Duty game was released in 2003. The reason why I didn't list it on the list is just because it didn't run on my computer! It was a big disheartening moment for me as I was so excited to play it by looking at its cover! Though I played it later in my life.

So tell me, when did you get your first computer and which was your favorite game? Is there any game which I have missed? Do let me all of that in the comments section below.

Also feel free to share this post of Facebook and Twitter to make your friends and family refresh their childhood gaming memories. This will surely bring a smile on their face. :-)