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How To Unlock iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS On iOS 5.0.1 GPS Issue

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:55:15 PST

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If your iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS running on one of the basebands mentioned above, then continue reading.
How To Unlock iPhone 4 / 3GS On iOS 5.0.1 With Ultrasn0w 1.2.5

STEP 1: You’ll need to jailbreak your iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS running iOS 5.0.1 using Redns0w with our guide posted here.

STEP 2: Once jailbroken, head to Cydia -> Manage -> Sources.

STEP 3: Now tap on Edit -> Add then write down the following repo: http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com.

STEP 4: After adding the repo, search in Cydia for Ultrans0w and you’ll tap on it then hit install on the top right of screen.

After a respring and tethered boot, you’ll get your iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS unlocked.

Let us know in case you need any help.

Thin clients at low price

noreply@blogger.com (Grace Info) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:43:03 PDT

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Grace Infosystems: How to do Conference Calls with Google Talk

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:07:28 PDT

Grace Infosystems: How to do Conference Calls with Google Talk

How to do Conference Calls with Google Talk

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:02:02 PDT

Google Talk is by far my favorite instant messenger to use, but for some reason I never quite understood why they restrict you from starting a conference call. This is a feature I’m sure a lot of people would appreciate, and being able to talk to multiple people simultaneously would be a great addition to the software.In the meantime however, there is a hack that you can use to do conference calls. It isn’t exactly the prettiest thing in the world because you’re going to have several instances of Google Talk running simultaneously. Here’s how it is done:
Find the shortcut that you use to open Google Talk, then right-click on it and go to Properties.

At the end of the shortcut add /nomutex which is what will let you run multiple instances of the Google Talk Client.

Now you need to open one Google Talk for each person you want to chat with. That means if you want to have a voice conversation with two other people you will need to run two instances of the client:

Now just open up a conversation window for all of your friends that you want to talk with at the same time and start chatting.

Pretty much the only bad thing about doing this is that everyone will have to do the same thing…so if there are a total of 3 people in the conversation (including yourself) then each person will need to have two instances of Google Talk open.

This is good for more than just conference calling though, this also means that you can sign-in to multiple Google accounts simultaneously. That might be useful if you have a separate account for work and a separate personal account because you can use both simultaneously.

If conference calling is really an important feature that you think Google Talk should have available, then let them know over at the Gmail suggestions page.

A Better Way to Translate Office Documents

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:14:51 PDT

There are several easy ways by which you can translate your Microsoft Office documents or PDF files from one language to another.

For instance, you may upload documents to the Google Translation website, select the language translation pair and hit the Translate button. Then there’s the Translator Toolkit, also from the Google stable, where you may not only translate documents but also edit the translated material. Microsoft also offers a free utility that brings translation capabilities right into all your existing Office programs (including Outlook emails).

There’s however a limitation you should be aware of. While the Google Translate website makes it a one-click affair to translate lengthy documents, it doesn’t preserve the formatting of your documents /presentations and turns them into almost plain-text after the translation.

If you want your translated documents to look just like the original as far as formatting is concerned, give DocTranslator a try. The user interface is horrible but the tool is pretty useful. You upload a document, select a target language and within a minute or so, it will translate all the text of that document in the required language while preserving the document formatting.

To give an example, here’s the original document in English and the translated document in Hindi. If you compare the two, only the text has changed while all the styles are preserved. DocTranslater internally uses Google Translate itself and hence supports all language-pairs that are supported by Google Translate.

You may use the tool to translate PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, video sub-titles, OpenOffice documents and plain text files. Here’s a video demo of the translation tool in action.

HP TopShot – A 3D Scanner for your Home

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Last year, HP unveiled a new range of web-enabled printers that had an email address so you could send print jobs from any computer or mobile phone even while you were miles away from the printer. These printers, and all-in-ones, also had apps to help you print information – like maps, coloring books, news headlines - directly from the Internet without even turning on the computer.

What next? Yes, printers can be made more energy efficient, the printing speed (pages per minute) can be increased, the print quality can be improved, the cost of printing (ink consumption) can be reduced but are these “innovations” enough to excite the home consumer who often has limited printing needs? If you only print 5-10 pages in a day, none of these factors would possibly convince you to upgrade the printer.

HP’s upcoming Laser Printer - HP TopShot – does however carry that ‘wow’ factor and you’ll be quite impressed the first time you use this product (see video).

HP TopShot – 3D Scanner but 2D Printer

With HP TopShot, you can scan 3D objects – say your dull-finish DSLR camera, a watch or even a shining piece of jewelry – and it turns them into 2D pictures that you can either directly print to paper or send to the cloud (like Google Docs) as a digital image.

You just need to place the 3D object on the white surface, hit the Copy button on the 3.5” LCD screen and the scan should be ready in under a minute.

The magic happens inside that adjustable handle which is fitted with cameras and lights. As you hit the scan button, the cameras simultaneously capture multiple images of the 3D object and the internal software transforms all these images into one seamless picture.

HP TopShot, also known as HP LaserJet Pro M275, is expected to become available in US and Canada later this year while the launch in India and other Asian countries is expected to happen sometime early next year. HP executives didn’t reveal the price but, as per the official website, this 3D scanner can be yours for around $400 (see tech specs).

Technically, what HP TopShot does is equivalent to capturing an image of a 3D object with your regular digital camera and then using Photoshop to remove the background. If you have an online store, say on eBay, TopShot could actually save you a lot of time.

HP also unveiled a new range of premium printers – HP Envy – for people who use Apple products the style-conscious consumer. These are wireless AirPrint enabled printers (you can print directly from and iPad or iPhone) and, unlike the other all-in-ones, the Envy series printers are compact and the white elegant body looks really good. HP says that the Envy range is most popular among Apple users.

What’s Coming in iPhone 5, According to the Rumour Mill

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:51:12 PDT

This neatly-done poster from French blog NoWhereElse highlights all the rumors surrounding iPhone 5 which is expected to launch around September. Bigger screen, higher-resolution camera, 3D support.. the wish-list is endless. Thanks GottaBeMobile for the tip.

Introducing New WI-DI Wireless Display

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:53:42 PDT

How to Log On Windows 7 as Administrator

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:16:17 PDT

Enable the Administartor Account

1. Open the command prompt with elevated privilage byclicking the Start orb, All programs, Accessories, right-click Command Prompt and then slect Run As administartor

2 Type netuser administartor / active:yes and then press enter

3. Restart or Log off your computer and log in as administartor

Isn�t it great! Troubleshoot your PC @ Rs. 275/-

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:23:18 PDT

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26 Security Holes closed by Microsoft

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:28:03 PST

As announced last Friday, Microsoft released 13 Security Bulletins on February Patch Tuesday,

fixing 26 security vulnerabilities in the Redmond products. Of those 11 affect the Windows operating systems and 2 the Office products. Due to the vulnerabilities, attackers may infect computers with luring users onto manipulated websites that offer specially prepared AVI videos. The same is possible with maliciously prepared Office documents – those could get sent via mail, for example. Even the network stack (TCP/IP) is vulnerable. In Microsoft’s Security Response Center the company advises to install all Updates as soon as possible as 5 of the closed security holes are rated critical and the appearance of exploit code soon is very likely. For companies, the MSRC advises to prioritize those 5 Patches.

How To Remove W32/Conficker Worm?

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:15:53 PDT

How To Remove W32/Conficker Worm?
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W32/Conficker worm is a computer worm/virus that spreads itself by attempting to make numerous connections to computers across the network, seeking systems that do not have latest security updates, or have open shares, removable media or weak passwords.W32/Conficker.worm is a virus that exploits a previously patched vulnerability in the Windows Server service used by Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 Beta, and Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta.
The following variants of this worm have been reported so far:
W32/Conficker.A – This exploits the Server Service on Windows computers, in which an already-infected source computer uses a specially-crafted remote procedure call request to force a buffer overflow and execute shellcode on the target computer.On the source computer, the worm runs an HTTP server on a port between 1024 and 10000. The target shellcode connects back to this HTTP server to download a copy of the worm in DLL form, which it then runs as a service via svchost.exe Processes
W32/Conficker.B – This variant can remotely execute copies of itself through the ADMIN$ share on computers visible over NetBIOS. If the share is password-protected, it will attempt a brute force attack, thereby generating large amounts of network traffic
W32/Conficker.C – This variant places a copy of itself on any attached removable media (such as USB flash drives), from which it can then infect new hosts through the Windows AutoRun mechanism.Earlier we saw how to remove AutoRun Virus.This is another instance where we find that disabling AutoRun.inf for external media would have helped.
W32/Conficker.D – This is a recently detected variant that disables services like WerSvc, ERSvc, BITS, wuauserv, WinDefend and wscsvc. It also deletes the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot to disable restarting in safe mode.
Removal Of W32/Conficker Worm:
The following are the symptoms of W32 worm:
Users being locked out of directory
Access to admin shares denied
Scheduled tasks being created
Network Congestion
Slow response of Domain Controllers to Client Requests
Access to security related web sites is blocked
The Conficker worm disables important services on your computer including Automatic Updates, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), Windows Defender, and error reporting services.Most antivirus software could detect and block the Conficker worm, if you have an updated version of the antivirus software on your computer.You can download AVG 8.5 and remove it with an on-demand scan, if you don’t have an antivirus software installed. You can even try downloading Avast Antivirus 4.8.
If your computer is infected with the Conficker worm, you may be unable to download certain Microsoft security products, such as the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool or accessing certain Web sites, such as Microsoft Update. If you cannot access those tools, you can run a free PC Scan using Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner.
Remove W32/conficker and ensure a secure Computer Network.

Outlook Doesn’t Close

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:56:58 PST

It isn’t very common that Outlook doesn’t close on it’s own. Practically always this is caused by an add-in or another program that integrates with Outlook. Once this add-in is disabled or updated or the program is closed the problem will be gone and Outlook will close normally again.
Add-insMost add-ins are shown in
Tools-> Options-> tab Other-> button Advanced Options…-> button Add-In Manager or button COM Add-ins.
Here you can disable or uninstall them.
For Outlook 2007 you can find this by going to Tools-> Trust Center-> Add-ins-> select the type of add-in in Manage and press Go…
If you get a permissions error when trying to disable an addin see this post.

It is very likely that the add-in will also show in Control Panel-> Add/Remove Programs. Check with the supplier if there are updates for your product.

ProgramsPrograms that integrate with Outlook are not always shown as an add-in as well. In this case you’ll have to disable the integration in the program itself. See the documentation of that program on how to disable it. If the integration is the key of the program (like it is with synchronization software) make sure you close that program after or before closing Outlook or it will keep Outlook open.
Programs that tend to keep Outlook open are;
Fax software Virus scanners Anti-spam filters Synchronization software (for e.g. your PDA or cell phone)
Vista Sidebar Gadgets displaying Outlook information Skype (View-> Show Outlook Contacts) Tip 1Disabling the integration of your virus scanner doesn’t increase (or decrease) the risk of infection by a virus. The on access scanner of the virus scanner1) will suffice. Also note that Outlook doesn’t allow code execution2) in the Reading/Preview Pane so you can’t get infected by a virus by using the Reading/Preview Pane to read messages.For more info also see this post.

Tip 2 If you use synchronization software for your PDA in most cases removing the PDA from its cradle before you close Outlook will suffice and let Outlook close successfully.

Outlook 2000 hangs if you try to quit Outlook 2000 after Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 was used to open your mailbox or if another user viewed your shared Calendar with Outlook 2003.See KB 834005 and call Microsoft support to obtain the fix (free of charge) or use the link at the left top of the article to request the download.

1)Depending on your virus scanner the on access scanner is also known as ‘real time scanner’, ‘auto protect’ or ‘Virus Shield’

2)You must have installed the e-mail security update for this when using Outlook 2000 or Outlook 98. For Outlook 98 click here to download. For Outlook 2000 make sure you’ve installed Service Pack 3

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Certifications Announced

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:41:53 PST

Microsoft has announced the new Windows Server 2008 certification tracks, and there are major changes from past Windows certification tracks. The MCSE is no more; the multi-exam tracks are both Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certifications. The name may not be the same, but just as the MCSE required successful candidates to pass multiple exams, so does the MCITP.
There are two MCITP tracks to choose from. The larger of the two is the Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator certification, which requires the Microsoft certification candidate to pass five exams. There's not a lot of choice for this certification, because successful Enterprise Administrators will be required to pass the following exams:
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (70-640) Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (70-642) Configuring Windows Server 2008 Applications Platform (70-643) Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Exam
Along with those four requirements, you'll need to pass either the 70-620 or 70-624 Windows Vista Client exam.
There's also a Windows Server 2008 Administrator certification, which will require you to pass the Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, and the 70-646 Windows 2008 Server Administrator Exam.
Microsoft is offering single-exam certifications as well. The Server 2008 program will certify you as a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) for a particular skill by passing the Server 2008 Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, or Application Platforms exams.
So even though the names have changed, Microsoft is offering both single-exam and multiple-exam Server 2008 tracks. Be sure to visit Microsoft's website to get the latest information on release dates and changes to the MCITP and MCTS programs! Server 2008 may not sound like something you need to be planning for, but we thought the same thing about 2000 and 2003, didn’t we?

Turn Off Internet Explorer Content Advisor

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:48:19 PST

How do I get rid of Content Advisor in XP Pro? I started it accidentally & is a real pain on Internet.

Content Advisor is possibly one of the most poorly implemented filtering solutions available for Internet Explorer. If the password is lost you need a registry hack to get rid of the password. Disabling Content Advisor retains the password you set when it was created (or hopefully you set). If the rating system gets corrupted it causes otherwise safe sites to become inaccessible. Fortunately you can override Content Advisor if you need to.

If you know the password for Content Advisor, Open Tools > Internet Options from the IE menu, click the Content tab and click the Disable button. This will prompt you for the Supervisor password. If you never created a Supervisor password, leave this blank and click OK. If you did create a password, enter the password to turn off Content Advisor.

If you lost the password for Content Advisor, you need to edit the Windows Registry to reset the password to nothing. From Start > Run type regedit and click OK.

In the Registry Editor expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, expand SOFTWARE, expand Microsoft, expand Windows, expand CurrentVersion, expand policies. Click on the Ratings folder to expose the Content Advisor registry keys. Highlight the key called Key and delete it either with your delete key or by right-clicking and choosing delete.

Close Registry Editor. Close all instances of Internet Explorer. Open IE and choose Tools > Internet Options from the menu, selecting the Content tab for the Content Advisor. Click the Disable button. You will be required to enter a password in order to proceed. Create a password to turn off Content Advisor and click OK. To get rid of the password, you can repeat the steps above. Your Content Advisor is now turned off.

What is Port Forwarding

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:00:00 PST

Port forwarding is the literal act of forwarding a network port from one single network to another. This networking technique is used to allow external users to reach ports on private IP addresses from the outside via a router. An example of port forwarding would be to allow remote computers, such as public machines on the internet, to connect to a specific computer inside a private LAN. In typical home networking setups, internet access is through a DSL or Cable modem and these modems are commonly connected to a router. The router is then connected to several networked computers by WiFi or Ethernet. When communicating online, the router is the only device that can be seen on the internet as it holds a public IP address, but all computers behind the router will be invisible. Port forwarding is necessary for the router, as it will need to distinguish which direction to send information received from both the internet and the networked computers. For more information on Port Forwarding and Routers, check out PortForward as they are an excellent source of information hundreds of types of different router models. If you are looking for corporate support for router troubles and port forwarding, contact ComputerServiceNow for Cisco Router Help and choosing the right routers and firewalls.

I Spy with My Eye-Fi

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:33:13 PST

It is like out of a James Bond movie, a wireless SD card that sends your pictures to your computer at home! It’s much faster than emailing pictures from your cell phone. All Eye-Fi Cards come with everything needed to set up and connect to your home Wi-Fi network, then insert the card into your digital camera and start capturing memories. It stores pictures like a regular SD card and as soon as you come into your wireless network your camera automatically downloads your pictures onto your computer at home. Eye-Fi Card works with 802.11g, 802.11b and backwards-compatible 802.11n wireless networks Eye-Fi software works with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS X (10.4 and 10.5) Eye-Fi software works with Internet Explorer 6 and 7 (Windows only), Firefox 2.0 (Windows and OS X) and Safari 3 ( OS X 10.4 -10.5) Eye-Fi card requires an Internet connection for setup and a wireless router with DHCP enabled for wireless transfers Eye-Fi Card works with virtually all digital cameras that accept SD memory cards. Here is a list of compatible >cameras Easy download is not the only feature, it also has crime fighting features! A lady who was vacationing in Florida was devastated when her camera bag was stolen from a restaurant when she accidentally left it behind. When she got home she not only received her vacation pictures but also the pictures of the thieves who actually worked at the restaurant! While the SD cards run about $100.00 a piece, as a photographer myself I can appreciate being able to download my pictures from a shoot location to my computer at home. It could mean not carrying extra SD cards, providing unlimited picture taking. Not to mention that if stolen my camera could eventually find its way back home.

Gmail Voice And Vİdeo Chat

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:05:53 PST

google’s e-mail service Gmail launched Gmail Voice And Video Chat. to make this service work the only thing you must do is to install plugin from:
http://mail.google.com/videochat
I really appreciate for this useful service to google.As a person who uses gmail and gtalk every minutes of life.We as gmail users, we really need such a useful services. And i hope there will be more useful services like Gmail Voice And Video Chat

5 Tips To Keep Hackers From Connecting To Your Wireless Home Network and Stealing Your Identity

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:53:00 PDT

Drive up and down any neighborhood with a Laptop and wireless network card and chances are very good there is an unprotected wireless network waiting for anyone to connect. Imagine the hacker or your neighbor who has been using your connection and possibly capturing all data being transmitted over the Network. Your Email, Bank and Credit Card account information vulnerable and out in the open for anyone to steal.

If this sounds like your home wireless network, it's time you put security in place and lock out unwanted guest. Beyond the oblivious security measures, changing and disabling SSID broadcast, turning off your wireless router when not is use, these 5 tips will secure a home wireless network in layers, and give the boot to even the most seasoned professional.

Tip #1 - Do not use DHCP - Using DHCP is very convenient, especially for intruders. DHCP automatically hands out IP addresses to any who successfully connects to your Network. When disabled, every computer or device must be manually assigned an IP address. All computers, printers and devices on your network will need to be manually configured with static IP addresses. The threat of just handing out access is eliminated and you gain more control over who can connect to the network.

Also consider changing the router local IP address to something other than 192.168.1.1 that most wireless routers are configured by default. Use an address of 10.0.0.x for the router and for assigning IP addresses to devices on your network. Changes to the defaults set by the router manufacture will help keep intruders guessing and keep them off the network.

Tip #2 - Change The Router Default Password - While this may seems like the most logical task when setting up a wireless router, many people ignore changing the password. You will be surprised how many people think just using encryption on their wireless network will prevent someone from gaining access to your router.

With router vendors using well known default passwords such as admin for Linksys, Dlink and Netgear, encryption will not stop intruder access to the administration interface and gaining access to more than just your Network.
Best practice is to change your password using a complex password. If your name is Joseph, you can easily mix alpha, numeric, and special characters to make a password you will never forget such as J0s3ph!r0ut3r*

Tip #3 - Implement The Strongest Form Of Encryption - This can potentially be the weak point of your Network, since wireless signals transmit over the airways. A hacker does not need to be connected to the Network to steal data. Use the highest encryption available. such as WPA-Personal or WPA2 with a long pass phrase mixed with alpha,
numeric and special characters. Ignore anyone who advises you to at least use WEP, which is a very weak form of encryption.

WEP (wireless encryption protocol) is one of the earliest form of encryption and the easiest to break. You will be at risk by not upgrading to a better wireless router, that offers newer encryption technology. If you run a home business, or use online banking, there is no excuse to protect your self by making a small investment for security.

Tip #4 Enable MAC Filtering: A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier, similar to fingerprints for people. MAC's are assigned during the manufacturing of a network device, such as a network card or Wireless adapter. Enabling MAC Filter allows you to control which wireless-equipped Computers may or may not communicate with the Router depending on their MAC addresses and not allow any Computers that have not been added to the list.

Tip #5 - Secure your Computer - Gaining access to your home network from your router is not the only entry point that exists. The sites you visit and protocols used, if not trusted, can be an invitation to theft of identity.
What do I mean by protocol? An example of a protocol is HTTP, HTTPs, FTP, etc. When creating username and passwords on websites such as financial related sites should always use HTTPS. These sites may need to install Java applets or ActiveX controls which could contain malicious code that can create a backdoor into your network remotely.

Make sure the site is authentic by verifying the certificate used and never respond to emails that claim account information is needed. Avoid being tricked into thinking it is your financial institute or site where you made a credit card purchases. Antivirus and Spyware software should always be up to date as well as making sure your Computer has the latest patches installed.

Protecting your home today involves more than just deadbolts and alarms. With technology creeping into your house in the form of wires, cables and airways, securing your personal data today involves, information, knowledge and good common sense.

Security: How To Secure Your Wi-Fi Network?

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:49:01 PDT

How to secure your Wi-Fi network?

Most wireless router you bought might have an installation CD by vendor, and the CD will walked you through setting up security on your router in a step by step guide or wizard. Probably you will never have to or by the way need to use it.

Actually I never install those CD because I find these programs cumbersome and my main reason is to avoid having multiple management applications which has nothing to do with my network.

So, my suggestion here’s how to set up security on your router without using a custom application.

STEP 1 > Open a new browser.

STEP 2> you may now type in the IP address of the router in your browser. The step here is where you could access to management system of your router. Due to different vendors, you need to lookup on your router's manual for the IP address (Usually its 192.168.0.1, 196.168.1.1 or 10.10.0.1 or something similar to those matches) and the default password for the router. Please bear in mind that every brand of router’s management GUI (Graphical User Interface) is different, I can’t show you every brand as I only have one brand here to work with, so I will just direct you towards those areas which you need to configure. Please take it easy and it’s not complicated, however you might need a bit of time to trial and error on your side. Try exploring around and find the appropriate section to manage. It's usually quite simple.

STEP 3> You should never forget this step to set a new administrator password. It’s always a good first step to start with to prevent you from forgotten it later on. The step to set here is often not located in Security section; you will need to take a look at Utilities, System Settings or User Management area. Find it and change the password immediately for any user account which is available.

STEP 4> Enable wireless security. To turn on your encryption, look under Wireless Security or equivalent tagged. The step over here will need you to either use WPA or WPA-PSK, this will only appropriate if devices on your network supported it. Otherwise you will need to use 128-bit WEP (refer to picture above). For WPA or WPA-PSK, you’d have to type in your passphrase/password, else for WEP you’d need to hit the generate key. Please note that you will need to write down your passphrase/password into a piece of paper or copy it to notepad application and transfer to a thumb drive, so that you can type/copy that password into your client machines.

STEP 5> Change your SSID. You shouldn’t make your SSID sound like “hack me”, this will probably be a default SSID, normally those did not configured their SSID will have their router name such as “linksys”, “belkin”, “aztech” or “dlink”. Try changing it to something menacing which will be a threat for them to connect. Example likes “virusgeek”, “iamvirus”, “virusspreader” or “hackingyou”. Probably you can think of something better than this. Remember you'll need this SSID when you browse through available wireless networks from your client machines. You'll find this setting under a menu called Channel or SSID.

STEP 6> Save your configuration by hitting “Apply Changes” or “Save Changes” or “Save Settings”. You will need to save every change you make to the router in order to take effect. Probably you must reboot your router multiple times during this procedure to be safe and secure.

Congratulation! You’ve covered the basics setting for you Wi-Fi network. If you would like to continue advanced up your wireless security, please go ahead and I think they’re more techie. If you are lost or paranoid, you could just turn off your SSID broadcasting. (Disabling SSID broadcasting will need you to manually type in the network name as it won’t show up in windows wireless network scan.) or alternatively you can turn on MAC address filtering which will only allow limits access to your network with a list of clients you specifically approve.

Wireless Network Security

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:45:00 PDT

Why Use Security?
If someone is able to wireless connect to your network from the road, near by parking lot, or adjacent house here are some things to consider. If they use your Internet connection for illegal activity, YOU are liable, not them. Also, once they are on your network, they may be able to open, delete, or change every file on your computers. There is also the possibility that the unauthorized user could spread viruses without them even realizing it.

So What Should I Do?
There are many ways to secure your connection. We are focusing on wireless security, so we will make a simple adjustment to your router. The simplest way to secure your connection is by using WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol). Before I go any further, many hackers can find ways around this protection. It is not the best choice for large businesses (over 100 employees), but for home and small business users, this will work just fine.

Step 1 (Configure router):
Depending on your router, the specifics of this step will differ. You need to log into your router. This is done by opening your Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Safari, etc.) and putting the IP Address of the router in the address bar (the address bar is where you type web sites such as google.com). This IP address will either be 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1; if you are unsure try both. Once you type the correct one in (and press 'Enter'), a pop-up will ask you for your user name and password. If you have never changed your password, then a default was set for you by the manufacturer. This is not the same user name and password as your computer or Internet Service Provider. If you do not know your default password, find it by clicking here.
Once logged in, look for the wireless section. This is often a button or tab found on the main page. For DLink routers there will be a button on the left menu. Now look for wireless security. For DLink routers it will be on this page. You should see a drop-down-menu. Select WEP (you may also see other choices such as WAP). Depending on your router, you will see some or all of these options. Set them as follows:

Authentication: Open WEP Encryption: 64bit Key Type: Hex Key1: PICK A 10 DIGIT NUMBER

The above 'Key' is your wireless network password. Anyone that uses your wireless connection will need to know it. Normally, you are only required to put it in your computer once and then it will remember it.

Step 2 (Computer Setup):
Now go to your wireless computer and try to connect to the network, it will ask you for the key. Enter it just as you did in the router.

Step 3 (Advanced Security):
If you would like more security then you can change some of the other options in the router. For example, instead of 64bit choose 128bit. Or instead of HEX choose ASCII. All routers are different and offer different levels of security. Basically, going to 128bit requires a longer password so it is harder for others to guess and going to ASCII requires a password with letters, not just numbers, so there are more possible passwords. You can change this around as much as you like and I do suggest changing to either 128bit or ASCII.

Note: For more information contact the manufacturer of the router. They often have a toll free number and will walk you through exactly how to do what you want. I suggest a DLink router because they have 24/7 support and are very helpful.

Setting Up Your D-Link Wireless Network - Simple Steps to Follow

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:47:13 PDT

The Dlink wireless network setup is quite easy. All you need is a Dlink wireless router or a Wireless Access Point (WAP) and then you need the Dlink wireless adapter, one for each computer, which will connect to the router or the WAP. There are many components to a wireless network and it may include a broadband internet connection through a cable modem or DSL, an internet security option, wireless printers and faxes, wireless music and video players, wireless game consoles and controllers, and so on.

Dlink wireless network setup is easiest when all components are from Dlink because it ensures maximum hardware compatibility. All Dlink products come with a quick installation manual that makes it a snap to follow step-by-step instructions to get the network ready to go. There are also detailed user manuals that cover all the technical aspects of the router and adapter.

Wireless networks are quite convenient and neat because there is no mess of power wires and connecting cables but there are some things you proceed with the Dlink wireless network setup.

First thing to keep in mind is that no outsiders are able to connect to your network because by default the Dlink wireless network setup is open to everyone. You must replace all the default passwords with those of your own choice because the factory defaults are known to hackers. Default settings include the access point and adapters and passwords. There are many similar Dlink networks in the world and it must be expected that there is a high probability of your network being close to some adapter that is not part of your network. Hackers are constantly on the prowl looking for networks running on default settings because they are so easy to crack. All you need to do is create a new password and you are several times safer. Hackers are a constant threat to wireless networks so you must change the password before you open your network to the world.

During the first run of the Dlink wireless network setup you will be assisted by setup wizards. When you are answering the questions that will help you to configure the network you must make sure you change all the default values to customized ones. Just make sure that you don’t go overboard in choosing something so complicated that you yourself cannot remember it. As long as you go in for a reasonably complicated personalized setup you will be fine. Just do not choose common information like your family name, kids' names, date of birth and so on.

If you have more than one computer you wish to include in your wireless network then make sure the WAP or router is located central to all computers.

How to Improve the Speed of Windows Vista?

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:40:00 PDT

It seems the days of Windows XP are numbered, and soon people are getting accustomed to use Windows Vista on their computers. However, many users complain about the low speed of Vista. This is natural for people to look for a super fast speed, but a lot depends on your PC. So if you have a slow computer, you may find Vista a slower operating system than XP. But, if you follow some of the tips described hereunder, you may do a lot to optimize your PC and make Windows Vista work faster on it:

Increase your RAM
Before you go for Window Vista, it's a good idea to increase your RAM. You can increase it to 2GB of RAM to get your computer work faster.

Regularly Clean Registry
Just like Windows XP, your Vista registry can also be overloaded with unwanted entries, which can significantly hamper the speed of your computer. Therefore, it is highly recommended to run this registry scan regularly to improve Vista's speed.

Use ReadyBoost feature of Windows Vista
You can also use ReadyBoost, which is a new feature on Vista. If you want to run ReadyBoost, you need to insert a flash drive, and then select ReadyBoost.

Remove Spyware and Adware from your PC
Spyware and adware can prove fatal for Windows Vista, so you need to be very cautious! If the Windows Vista comes with enhanced safety feature, the adware has also improved. Therefore, you must get a Spyware and Adware scanner and use it regularly to prevent them attacking your system.

Upgrade Your Drivers
When you upgrade your computer to Vista from XP, you should also update all your drivers.

How To Backup Registry Files

noreply@blogger.com (channel world) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:50:19 PDT

Windows configuration information is in the registry. Here's a look at what's stored in the registry:

-Windows system configuration
-Hardware configuration
-Installed programs
-Types of documents each program can create
-User preferences

Registry files contain data in keys, subkeys, and named values. If the registry is not edited correctly, your system could sustain severe damage. Microsoft says you should backup registry files before editing the registry.

Registry files can be found in the following places:

Windows 2000, XP, Vista- C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\

Windows 2000, XP, Vista- C:\Windows\System32\Config\

Windows 95, 98, ME- C:\Windows\

Windows 95, 98, ME- C:\Windows\Profiles\

You can find registry files here:

Windows 95, 98 and ME- System.dat, User.dat, and Policy.pol

Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista- Security, System.alt, Default, Sam, Software, System, Ntuser.dat

How to back up Windows registry files?

You are not allowed to back up registry files under Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Vista, while the system is running. Registry files are locked, so there is no way to reach these registry files. But, you can use an integrated Windows XP's System Restore option to backup your registry files.

1. Go to Start, and then go to Run.

2. In Open, type regedit, and then hit OK.

3. Locate and then hit the root subkey that contains all the child subkeys and values that will be backed up

4. On the File menu, hit Export.

5. In Save, select a location where you want to save the Registration Entries (.reg) file, type a file name in the File name box, and then hit Save.

Backing up registry files in Windows 95, 98, and ME is pretty easy. For Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Vista, it's much more difficult. A registry repair program will find the correct locations and back up all of your registry data in an automatic, quick and safe manner

Benefits of Microsoft Certification

noreply@blogger.com (Jerry) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:22:01 PDT

Information Technology is a rapidly changing industry with constant changes in software technology. The IT industry is very volatile and demands very high quality of professionals. Preferably those who are internationally certified by I.T. Giants like, Microsoft Corp.

The adoption and use of new technology by the industry has led to continous change in manpower requirements. As a result, a professional needs to update regularly, to keep their skill sets industry-relevant. To keep up with the changing requirements of the Software Development Industry, an IT professionals/job-seeker should not only be aware of and gain knowledge of new products, but should also get Certified by the Industry Leaders on their products.

Some employers require or prefer certain MCP, MCTS, MCPD, MCITP certifications for specific jobs that involve Microsoft products and technologies. Other vendors have their own certification programs.

Microsoft Certified Professional- MCP refers to the broad certification program for Microsoft, although in previous generations it also referred to an individual candidate who had completed any one exam within the program (subject to some exclusions).

The MCP program offers multiple certifications, based on different areas of technical expertise. To attain these certifications, a candidate must pass a series of exams within the program. Some of the current certifications are Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist -MCTS (.Net 2.0), Microsoft Certified Professional Developer- MCPD (.Net 2.0), Microsoft Certified I T Professiol - MCITP (MS SQL 2005).

The Benefits of Microsoft Certification Courses

1. Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency

2. Logos and certificates to identify your MCP, MCTS, MCPD, MCITP status

3. Access to an exclusive MCP, MCTS, MCPD, MCITP member Web site

4. Exclusive discounts on products and services

5. Access to career-related tools

6. Invitations to conferences, training sessions, and special events