Computers,Mobiles & More

Browse Web without any Internet browser!

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:51:00 -0800

Many times our Internet browser may get infected by viruses or some very old systems with less RAM and CPU speed may not support available Internet browsers. In that case if we get some urgent necessity to browse the Internet there it a problem! Here is a solution in such case to browse Internet without any Internet browser.

Just follow these 4 simple steps -:

1. First of all open notepad or similar windows applications like paint , calculator etc.

2. Now press “F1″ after the application opens.Now a box will appear right click at the top of it and click on “Jump to url” as shown in figure below.

3. As you press “Jump to URL” A new box will open now type the website address you want to visit as shown below , And don’t forget to attach the http:// before the website address.

4. So now the website will open in the box . Now browse the Internet.

Yahoo strikes deal with Facebook's Connect service

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Sun, 6 Dec 2009 06:33:00 -0800

Yahoo and Facebook have struck a deal that will allow people to log into Yahoo's vast stable of sites using their Facebook credentials.The partnership marks a significant milestone for the Facebook Connect service, which is already used by a number of sites including CNN and Yelp.This increases Facebook's prominence as a big part of the social infrastructure of the web.Facebook is investing heavily in Connect, which allows its 350m users to log into other sites using their Facebook ID.By allowing users to log into different sites on the web, taking their network of friends with them, Facebook hopes to provide users with an identity they can use across a range of sites.

Michael Jackson on Yahoo, Google users' minds

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Sun, 6 Dec 2009 05:22:00 -0800

Who was on Americans' minds this year? Michael Jackson topped the biggest search among users of both Yahoo and Google looking to escape reality in 2009. The Internet's biggest search sites released Tuesday their top search trends for 2009, as well as terms related to specific categories, providing their annual peek into the American psyche. Jackson, the "King of Pop" who passed away earlier this year, topped the Yahoo search list for all categories, according to the Yahoo Year In Review. Jackson's sudden death in June prompted record-breaking traffic for Yahoo, but searches about the beleaguered singer continued throughout the year. In fact, all the top-ten search terms were entertainment-related. No. 2, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," is the only film title to crack the top 10. Third is "World Wrestling Entertainment." Rounding out Yahoo's top 10 were actress Megan Fox and Britney Spears, who have been a mainstay on Yahoo's year-end lists since the company started releasing them in 2001. They were followed by Naruto, American Idol, Kim Kardashian, NASCAR, and Runescape. Vera Chan, a Yahoo Search trend analyst, said that stars like Fox and Kardashian, have replaced former tabloid magnets like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Jessica Simpson.

Cellphone tech can help the deaf speak in sign

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Sun, 6 Dec 2009 05:12:00 -0800

For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, cell phone use has largely been limited to messaging. But technology is catching up: Researchers from Cornell university and their colleagues have created phones that allow deaf people to communicate in sign language – the same way hearing people use phones to talk.
Since the project, Mobile ASL (American Sign Language), started four years ago, the researchers have published several academic papers on their technology. The first prototypes were created last year and are now in the hands of 25 deaf people.

A student demonstrates the Mobile ASL software on a smartphone
INSET:
A picture of the software tracking the student as she signs

Because the software requires efficient motion capture, the researchers had to also make video compression software that could deliver video at about 10 frames per second. They also had to work within the standard wireless 2G network, which only allows transmission of video at about 15-20kb per second. This is a relatively small amount of data when compared with an online video, which travels at about 600kb per second.
Researchers learned that the deaf often use only one hand to sign, depending on the situation.

And they found that when two people are talking to each other, they spend almost the entire time focused on the other person’s face.

Inbox2

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Sun, 6 Dec 2009 05:04:00 -0800

Inbox2 is an application that collects all your mail (messages and content) and micro blogging updates from friends and contacts into a single activity stream. The activity stream can be sorted by contacts or the configured accounts – called ‘channels’. Your mail activity stream is always in sync. With all the content in one place, Inbox2 allows the use of smart labels and stars for messages and attachments. You can also import your existing labels from other services such as Gmail. Even better, in Inbox2 you can use labels for all your accounts and not just Gmail. Facebook users can now receive all their email and Twitter status updates from friends and contacts without having to leave their favourite platform. This stream is not part of the status update from friends but is tightly integrated with Facebook. The ability to send the same message to all your different contacts helps greatly. Type out a message and attach the files you want, like you normally would in an email, and simply add contacts from any of your email addresses or social networks. Awesome! Inbox2 is currently in beta, so it should only improve over time.
Rating: 4.5/5
Site: http://www.inbox2.com/

How to prevent hacker attacks

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:22:00 -0800

Most people think that hackers are only a problem for servers. This is not true. If your Windows PC is not properly configured, everything on your computer can easily be stolen or destroyed by hackers.

Here are some basic precautions to protect against hackers.

Goto windowsupdate.microsoft.com at least once a week and install all critical patches. Run an antivirus program at least once a week. Update your virus signature files every time you use it.
Use a firewall such as Zone Alarm. (Some firewalls have had major security problems. Be sure you have the latest update) Check your computer for trojans by clicking on: http://security.symantec.com, http://www.trojanscan.com
Don't click on email attachments. Don't install Napster, Kazaa, ChainCast, or any software from an unknown source. The former will turn your computer into a server and the latter may contain trojans and viruses.
Turn off sharing, especially on your C:\ and D:\ drive. This is very dangerous! If you must share a disk, make sure it requires a password. Otherwise, anyone in the Internet can use your computer to back up their files without your knowledge.
Never share any folder without a password. Put a good password on your PC. If you have a password on your PC that is easy to guess, your computer can be easily taken over by hackers.
A bad password would be things like 'password', '12345', your name, license plate number, or any word that could be found in an English dictionary or a dictionary in your native language.
Report any network slowness or strange computer behavior so it can be checked by me (if it's a network problem) or Brad (if it's a Windows or Mac problem). Windows PCs with static IP numbers are especially easy targets.
You should always set "Obtain an IP address automatically" in Windows unless you are running a server and you are knowledgeable in computer security.

Tips will be updated regularly.

The 10 Best Inventions of 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:07:00 -0800

Full List

The Best Inventions

The Best Invention of the Year: NASA's Ares Rockets
The Tank-Bred Tuna
The $10 Million Lightbulb
The Smart Thermostat
Controller-Free Gaming
Teleportation
The Telescope for Invisible Stars
The AIDS Vaccine
Tweeting by Thinking
The Electric Eye

calendarika.com

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:03:00 -0800

The Web site lets you take any picture from either online or from you drive to make a customised calendar for the month. Calendarika.com also lets its users add text to their creation. Users can either print or download their calendars. The Web site is free to use and does not require any registration.

Nokia 6600i Slide

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Nokia has now launched the uber-sleek 6600i Slide in India, which comes with a 2.2-inch screen (16 million colours, 240x320 pixels) and accelerometer for ‘tap-to-mute’ and ‘tap-for-time’ features. With this, when you get a call, you can mute the ringing sound by double-tapping on the display when the phone is closed. You can reject the same incoming call by double-tapping again on the display. Similarly, you can display the clock by double-tapping the phone’s screen when it’s idle.
Biggest feature of the phone is, undoubtedly, the 5-megapixel camera on the back, which comes complete with autofocus and dual-LED flash. Video recording is not so hot, as it can shoot VGA resolution footage, but only at 15 frames per second.

Transcend portable CD/DVD writer

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 06:46:00 -0800

With netbooks and ultra-lightweight notebooks like the Sony Vaio X becoming increasingly popular, the need for an external CD/DVD writer is more than ever. Transcend, a global leader in storage and multimedia products, today introduced its first portable CD/DVD writer, offering customers a slim and stylish choice to go with these laptops.
No external power adapter is needed, as the CD/DVD writer is entirely USB powered, drawing its electric power directly from the computer’s USB ports.

With up to 8X DVD and 24X CD write speeds, plus support for the latest dual layer recordable DVD media formats, Transcend’s CD/DVD writer is now available for Rs. 4,300.

Nokia E72

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 06:32:00 -0800

The newly released Nokia smartphone E72 features a QWERTY keypad, 2.3-inch TFT screen, 5 megapixel camera with a LED flash and hot-swappable microSD up to 16GB. The phone also does GPRS, EDGE, WiFi and Bluetooth. It can even play a variety of audio and video formats.
The E72 can connect to a PC via a USB cable and can also recharge by drawing power from the USB. This smartphone weighing 128gms can do a maximum of 12 hours of talk time and 490 hours of standby time on a single charge. It will retail for Rs 22,989. For more details on the E72, visit the Nokia Web site at www.nokia.com

Google Chrome Frame for Internet Explorer

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 06:20:00 -0800

Since its launch a year ago, Google Chrome has taken the world wide web by storm with its blazing fast page-rendering speeds. It is noticeably quicker than Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari, and leaves Internet Explorer (IE) seem sluggish at best.
A few months ago, they released an add-on called Google Chrome Frame, which basically took over Internet Explorer’s page-rendering capabilities. In a nutshell, Chrome Frame has all the speed improvements of Google Chrome fit into IE. Microsoft was obviously not pleased with this development, and warned users that installing Chrome Frame would leave a serious security exploit open for hackers. Google initially declined this, but then confirmed the same last week, when they announced a new version of Chrome Frame, which patched the said security hole.

Rating: 4/5
Download: http://www.google.com/chromeframe (available on Internet Explorer 6, 7 or 8)
Size: 550KB

University turns iPhones into Musical Instruments

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 06:12:00 -0800

iPhones are being used as musical instruments in a new course at American University.Students at University of Michigan are learning to design,build & play instruments on their Apple smartphone.

Do you need to Unlock a Pdf?

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 05:54:00 -0800

You want to remove passwords and restrictions (such as printing, copying text, etc.) from PDF files but don't know how to do.I have simple solution for this.FREE MY PDF (http://freemypdf.com/) is the website that lets users to copy,edit & print the contents of locked PDF files.All you have to do is upload the file & the site will remove all the restrictions on it.

Google Phone to be launched in 2010?

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 05:43:00 -0800

First Google rolled out its Android operating system, and now it appears to company will broaden its presence in the mobile market by launching its first cell phone. Google Phone is no longer a myth, and that a big advertising push is expected in early 2010.Google is building their own branded phone that they’ll sell directly and through retailers. They were long planning to have the phone be available by the holidays, but it has now slipped to early 2010. The phone will be produced by a major phone manufacturer but will only have Google branding (Microsoft did the same thing with their first Zunes, which were built by Toshiba).

Tricks For Symbian Mobiles

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 06:25:00 -0800

Tip 1 : Do u know how to use the edit button (abc or pencil button)?
Heres how... in the inbox for example; u wanna delete multiple sms, simply hold the edit button, scroll down, and then, press c to delete the marked sms. The edit button can also b used to copy and past text in sms, simply hold it and scroll across, choose copy. pretty good for placing song names in ngages

Tip 2 : Shit happens, on a smartphone, its inevitable u do something wrong, and tis calls for a format of fone. to format the fone, press #7370#, then enter the lock code, which is the sec code of the fone. NOTE: batt must b full, else if format is disrupted by low batt, consequences will b disatrous
I heard the code #7780# works too, pretty much the same i tink.

for 6600 users, to format the fone, theres an alternative way. Press and hold <3>, <*> and Call (Send) buttons, then power on fone, keep holding on the 3 buttons, till u come to a format screen. this method ONLY works on 6600, and need not enter the sec code. BUT sec code would be reset to default 12345.

Tip 3 : TO NGAGE USERS; Did u know u can install .sis files simply using the cable given? Juz plug it in, place the .sis file anywhere on e: (the mmc), not in any folders, root of e:, disconnect, then look for it in manager.

Tip 4: Save on battery and system memory being used by regulary checking the task manager which can be accessed by holding down the menu button!!

Tip 5: Type *#06# to display your IMEI serial number, very valuable for the unlocking your phone to other sim cards

Tip 6: Type *#0000# to view which firmware version you are running

Tip 4a: Set the screen saver to a short time out period to prolong battery life.
Tip 4b: Avoid restarting the phone, or repeatedly turning it on and off. This helps increase battery life.

Tip 7: If you would like to avoid being "blue jacked", keep bluetooth turned off, or set your phone's visibility to hidden.

New tips will be posted regularly.

How to Format a Computer with Windows XP

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:01:00 -0800

The first step in learning how to format a computer with Windows XP or 2000, is to insert Windows CD and restart your computer.
Your computer should automatically boot from the CD to the Windows Setup Main Menu.
At the Welcome to Setup page, press ENTER.
Press F8 to accept the Windows XP Licensing Agreement.
If an existing Windows XP installation is detected, you are prompted to repair it. To bypass the repair, press ESC.
Use the ARROW keys to select the partition or the unpartitioned space where you want to create a new partition. Press D to delete an existing partition, or press C to create a new partition.
Type the size in megabytes (MB) that you want to use for the new partition, and then press ENTER, or just press ENTER to create the partition with the maximum size.
Select the format option that you want to use for the partition (Recommended: NTFS), and then press ENTER.
After the Windows Setup program formats the partition, follow the instructions that appear on the screen to continue installing Windows.

Idea GPRS Trick

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:27:00 -0800

Before you get this trick working you must ensure the following criteria:

1. You balance must be between Rs.15 to Rs.20.
2. Send the activation message only once.
3. Always use proxy servers for opening any site.
4. For using internet from pc or laptop take care that you use smart browser to surf internet.

To get this trick working you must follow the steps given below:
1. If you have any gprs plan activated already, then you should deactivate it.
2. The next thing you need to do is to reactivate zero rental internet.
3. After 1 day of activation, send another message GP15 to 4444.
4. After 1 day of sending the second message you will have access to free idea gprs.

Free SMS Free MMS and Free Calling

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:07:00 -0800

Get TALKI for unlimited FREE text and picture messaging, plus international calling.
Forget SMS… Get talki! Send thousands of messages, long or short, anywhere in the world for free to your talki friends, or to other mobiles at a fraction of the cost of regular SMS. Take pictures with your phone and send them to your talki friends. Call your friends for cheap – talki converts your international calls to local calls!Built-in Wikipedia search, real-time message delivery status, message backup in case you lose or change your phone.

Thats kool huh?

You can download from http://www.talki.me/.

How to Clean Your CD-ROM

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:26:00 -0800

If your CD drive creating problem to read CD disc, taking time to read and showing message there is no disc in the drive. These are the symptoms of dirty or weak CD-drive lens, because dirty lens can create errors in reading or writing and soon will not work at all.

Follow the given steps to care and clean a CD-Drive.

" First make sure your discs are clean, unscratched and you're loaded it properly.

" Always use laser lens cleaner to clean drive lens.

" Insert the laser lens cleaner disc and play it for 2 to 3 min.

" Using CD drive cleaner properly clean the CD-ROM laser from dust. If your drive still creating problem then open it and clean the lens with a cotton swab.

SAMSUNG MOBILE TRICKS

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:18:00 -0800

*#06# -> Show IMEI

*#9999# -> Show Software Version

*#0837# -> Show Software Version (instructions)

*#0001# -> Show Serial Parameters

*#9125# -> Activates the smiley when charging.

*#9998*228# -> Battery status (capacity, voltage, temperature)

*#9998*246# -> Program status

*#9998*289# -> Change Alarm Buzzer Frequency

*#9998*324# -> Debug screens

*#9998*364# -> Watchdog

*#9998*377# -> EEPROM Error Stack - Use side keys to select values. Cancel and ok.

*#9998*427# -> Trace Watchdog

*#9998*523# -> Change LCD contrast - Only with version G60RL01W

*#9998*544# -> Jig detect

*#9998*636# -> Memory status

*#9998*746# -> SIM File Size

*#9998*778# -> SIM Service Table

*#9998*785# -> RTK (Run Time Kernel) errors - if ok then phn is reset, info is put in memory error. *#9998*786# -> Run, Last UP, Last DOWN

*#9998*837# -> Software Version

*#9998*842# -> Test Vibrator - Flash the screenligth during 10 seconds and vibration activated.

*#9998*862# -> Vocoder Reg - Normal, Earphone or carkit can be selected

*#9998*872# -> Diag

*#9998*947# -> Reset On Fatal Error

Tricks will be updated regularly.

Orkut Tricks

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:29:00 -0800

Post an Invisible (Empty) Scrap:

Click in the text area where you write scrap.
Hold down "alt" key and press "0173" from your keyboard Num Pad.
Now release "alt" and hit post scrap button.
It will post an empty scrap.

Hide Your Visits on Other’s profiles

Go to 'Setting'
Click on 'privacy' tab and select 'hide profile visit'

How to Find a Person Email ID on Orkut

Ignore the person in orkut you want to know the Email id.
Open your Gtalk with same account as for Orkut.
Go to Settings -> Blocked in gtalk
You will see the email id of that person.

How to Write Anonymous Scraps to Anyone at Orkut

Create a fake account at orkut
Write the scraps to the person you want.
Delete the account and your scraps will become anonymous at orkut.

How to bypass the Verification Image While Posting a URL in Scrap

Change http to HtTp and www to wWw.
Now post the scrap
No Verification now needed.

How to Make Your Name Blank/Invisible in Orkut

Click on 'edit profile'
Hold down "alt" key and press "0173" from your keyboard Num Pad.
Now release "alt"
Update profile

New Tricks Will be updated regularly.

PC Trick

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:59:00 -0800

Funny Computer Tricks: Check out this simple trick
Copy and paste the java script code in the following red lines to the address bar of your browser:

function Shw(n) {if (self.moveBy) {for (i = 35; i > 0; i--)
{for (j = n; j > 0; j--) {self.moveBy(1,i);self.moveBy(i,0);
self.moveBy(0,-i);
self.moveBy(-i,0); } } }} Shw(6)

Press enter and watch your window's "shaking it". You can change the value of it if you wish.

Try & See Yourself

Opera Mini 5

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:52:00 -0800

5 favourite new features of Opera mini 5:
1. Tabbed browsing: This desktop favourite is now available for Opera Mini, allowing users to jump between several sites simultaneously.
2. Speed Dial: This is our take on a table of contents for your Web adventure. Opera’s Speed Dial will greet you with your pre-selected Internet favorites upon loading the browser, for faster access.

3. Password manager: Opera Mini is a virtual memory bank, securely saving all passwords for e-mail, social-networking sites, online banking and more, so you don’t need to re-type them all the time
4. Touchscreen or keypad browsing: Opera Mini caters to the needs of your phone, offering optimal browsing for both touchscreen and keypad-based phones.
5. Sleek design: Opera Mini 5 features a new, intuitive and advanced look and feel.

Opera also offers a special version of the Opera Mini 5 beta for BlackBerry. Designed specifically for BlackBerry devices, Opera Mini 5 works seamlessly with it, including opening links and copy-and-paste functions.

Per-Second-Mobile Billing

noreply@blogger.com (Abhishek) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:32:00 -0800

The phone rings. I answer it and the person on the other end sounds like his arse is on fire. But he’s just another Indian pay per second billing subscriber making the most of it. Pay per second is finally here. Although Indian users have been accustomed to dirt cheap phone calls for a long time now, pay per second has added fuel to the fire. The market is flooded with new tariff options every now and then. So how does pay per second make things green for consumers?

Tata in collaboration with Japanese telecom major NTT DOCOMO launched their GSM based services recently under the brand name of Tata Docomo. The company surprised everyone with it’s initial offering of pay per second billing. Aircel soon followed along with Airtel, VodafoneIdea. Now state owned BSNL has also launched per second billing options.

Happy talking!