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Microsoft Officially Confirm Windows Phone 7.8 Update Coming Early 2013

2012-12-01T09:27:00.002+05:30

Microsoft officially announced the eagerly awaited Windows Phone 7.8 update is going to see the day of light in early 2013In the announcement at its official blog, the company re-confirmed some of the new features that will come as a part of Windows Phone 7.8. The new available colors for the UI theme were mentioned (over 20 new color). The additional Exchange security enhancements and ability to resize the Live tiles were also revealed, but are nothing new.

We know you're eager to get the Windows Phone 7.8 update, and we want you to know that we're working closely with our hardware and carrier partners to get it tested, approved, and rolled out to as many devices as possible in early 2013. As we work to quickly get this in the hands of our loyal users, we're also striving to deliver a high-quality release and ensure a smooth transition for our widely expanded services. - Windows Phone Official Blog

Next Twitter for iPhone Version to Bring Interactive Tweet View

2012-07-09T21:43:00.000+05:30

Twitter is preparing a major new version of its iPhone app, which will include an interactive tweet view, enhanced notifications and more, 9to5Mac reports.
The info comes through leaked release notes which bring a detailed list of all the new features in the next Twitter for iPhone version, 4.3.
These include a more interactive tweet view experience, letting you see content previews, videos and images within tweets containing links to “partner websites,” as well as the ability to choose whether you want to receive push notifications when certain people tweet.
Other improvements include highlighted tweets about selected events, autocomplete in the Connect tab, and the ability to tap someone’s avatar and be taken to their profile pages.
The time of launch for this update is unknown, and some of the features may change when it actually hits the App Store

Microsoft Surface: Full Review

2012-06-26T20:53:00.000+05:30

After all those in-depth speculations, Microsoft's finally unveiled its chic tablet, Surface. The software giant has made its presence felt for the past three decades, crafting ingenious software for computing, but this is the first tablet that it has ever built. Microsoft was a late entrant into the mobile world that had just two powerful entities – Apple and Android. Microsoft’s initial smartphones didn’t get much love and the company had begun to lose ground in the mobile terrain. The company bounced back with the tiled Windows Phone UI, and then made the big announcement of Windows 8, which would offer seamless experience for various platforms, like smartphones, tablets and desktops.

Design
Microsoft displayed the Surface for Windows RT, featuring a classy and chic look. The Surface for Windows 8 Pro is said to feature the same design, but it will be a tad thicker and heavier. The casing of Surface has been created using a unique approach, called VaporMg (pronounced Vapor-Mag), a combination of material selection and process to mould metal and deposit particles that creates a finish akin to a luxury watch. This finish helps the tablet exhibit a premium look and feel. Both tablets go beyond the existing screen sizes, and brings a large screen experience with displays measuring 10.6-inch. Both feature a high-res, 16:9 ClearType screen. It has edges angled at 22 degrees, a natural position for the PC at rest or in active use, letting the hardware fade into the background and the software stand out. The Surface for Windows RT is 9.3mm slim and weighs 676 grams, while the Surface for Windows 8 Pro is a tad heavy at 903 grams and 13.5mm in thickness. Moreover, Microsoft has also added in the integral kickstand that adds viewing convenience. It is has been integrated using the VaporMg and is a part of the device without adding external bulk.

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BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 phone launched in India

2012-06-26T09:33:00.000+05:30

Research in Motion, along with Porsche Design has launched the new P’9981 luxury smartphone in India today. Research in Motion, of course is known for making business smartphones and also the PlayBook tablet. They’ve joined hands with Porsche Design to make this phone. While it’s been out for a while in other countries, it’s finally landed in India now. There’s some powerful hardware under the hood of this new P’9981 smartphone. Qualcomm’s MSM8655 SoC powers this design, it’s powered by a 1.2GHz processor with 768 MB of RAM at its disposal. There’s 8GB of storage space and that can be expanded right upto 32GB using a microSD card.

The 2.8-inch touchscreen has a resolution of 640x360 with a pixel pitch of 298PPI. There’s a 5MP camera built into the back of the phone and it supports 720p video recording as well - there’s also a flash. Controlling the interface is done using the optical trackpad and the 35 keys on the hardware keyboard are backlit. There’s 3G connectivity as well as dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11n capability. The phone runs BlackBerry OS 7.0, but it’s upgradable to 7.1. There’s a price to pay for the luxury phone, and that is some 1.39 lakh rupees, several times more than most phones sold in the Indian market.

Nokia AIR Cloud Service Promo Video Leaks, Shows Cool Devices

2012-06-25T21:34:00.001+05:30

In some alternate timeline, droves of Nokia fans are enjoying seamless cloud syncing on Symbian handsets.Nokia Air is designed to sync apps, contacts, media across Nokia tablets and smartphones. By the looks of it, Symbian Belle is the OS destined to receive Nokia Air first.

Curiously, the video also showcases a couple of really cool looking devices: a Symbian-running tablet, smartphone and a mini-slider phone. They'll probably continue their lives as concepts, but if Nokia manages to actually deliver Air by the time Nokia World rolls around this Fall, it'll draw a breath of fresh air for Symbian Belle users.Check out the promo video.
So, is Nokia Air something to look forward to, or will it get lost amidst the sea of cloud storage services already on the market?

iOS 6 Preveiw

2012-06-12T13:02:00.000+05:30

iOS 6 gives you more features to make the things you do every day even better. It’s coming this fall, and it’s free and easy to upgrade wirelessly on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch — the moment it’s available.

MAPS -maps takes a whole new turn

Beautifully designed from the ground up (and the sky down), Maps will change the way you see the world.¹ Map elements are vector based, so graphics and text are incredibly detailed — even when you zoom all the way in — and panning is smooth. Tilt and rotate to view an area, and Maps keeps the names of streets and places where they belong. Get visual and spoken turn-by-turn navigation and real-time traffic updates. Even soar over cityscapes to see the sights from the air in amazing, high-resolution quality. Learn more about Maps

SIRI -now ask even more of siri

With iOS 6, Siri understands more languages, works in more countries, and is available on the new iPad.² So you can get more things done in more places around the world. Want to know the latest scores and stats for your favorite teams and players? Thanks to iOS 6, Siri knows the answers. Or maybe it’s movie night. Siri can show you the latest reviews and showtimes. Find the best restaurants in town and make reservations. Even open your apps for you — no tapping required. Say "Launch Flight Tracker" or "Open Where’s My Water" and Siri does just that. You can even use Siri to post Facebook updates and tweet for you, too. Learn more about Siri in iOS 6

FACEBOOK - integrated throughout ios

Now it’s easier than ever to interact with the world’s largest social network. And there’s no need to leave your app to do it. Share a photo to Facebook right from Camera or Photos. Post your location right from Maps. Brag about a high score right from Game Center. If you have your hands full, just ask Siri to post for you. You need to sign in to Facebook only once, and you’ll be off and sharing. Never miss another birthday or get-together, since Facebook events are integrated into Calendar. And your Facebook friends’ profile information is integrated into Contacts, so when they update an email address or phone number you automatically stay up to date. Now that’s something to post about.

Learn more about facebook in iOS 6

Shared Photo Streams -share select photos with select audience

Now you can share just the photos you want, with just the people you choose. Simply select photos from the Photos app, tap the Share button, choose who you want to share your photos with, and they’re on their way. Friends using iCloud on an iOS 6 device or a Mac running Mountain Lion get the photos delivered immediately in the Photos app or iPhoto.³ You can even view shared photo streams on Apple TV. If the folks you're sharing with aren’t using an Apple device, they can view your photos on the web. People can like individual photos and make comments. And you can share as much as you want: Your shared photo streams don’t count against your iCloud storage, and they work over Wi-Fi and cellular networks.Learn more about Shared photo streams in iOS 6

Passbook -just the ticket

Your boarding passes, movie tickets, retail coupons, loyalty cards, and more are now all in one place. With Passbook, you can scan your iPhone or iPod touch to check in for a flight, get into a movie, and redeem a coupon. You can also see when your coupons expire, where your concert seats are, and the balance left on that all-important coffee bar card. Wake your iPhone or iPod touch, and passes appear on your Lock screen at the appropriate time and place — like when you reach the airport or walk into the store to redeem your gift card or coupon. And if your gate changes after you’ve checked in for your flight, Passbook will even alert you to make sure you’re not relaxing in the wrong terminal.

Facetime

FaceTime now works over cellular networks as well as Wi-Fi, so you can make and receive FaceTime calls wherever you happen to be.⁴ You can even make and receive FaceTime calls on your iPad using your phone number. That means you can use FaceTime wherever you are, on any device. And never miss another wink, smile, air kiss, or eye roll.

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Smartphones with Intel Inside

2012-06-09T16:01:00.000+05:30

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Now amazing technology that drives some of the world’s fastest computers is now enhancing your smartphone experience. Whether you’re watching an HD video in the park, or playing a game while waiting for a flight, smartphones with Intel Inside® give you the power you need to do amazing things anywhere.

The Benefits of Having a Smartphone with Intel Inside

Lightning fast processor

Finally your smartphone can keep up with you. The advanced Intel® processor inside these smartphones enables fast web browsing, super-responsive apps, and effortless multi-tasking so that enjoying the things you love to do has never been easier.

Stunning 8MP camera

Now you can snap as many pictures as you want as fast as you want—up to10 pictures a second to be exact. The advanced HD camera also delivers stunning 1080p image and video quality in all kinds of conditions. And the advanced imaging software gives you more accurate facial recognition, zero shutter lag, low-light enhancement, and high dynamic resolution capabilities.

A powerful phone meets a powerful OS

Smartphones with Intel Inside run on the Android* OS, giving you access to hundreds of thousands of apps available to download in the Android Market.

Vivid HD video

Your fun and entertainment needs have been brought to your smartphone, all in brilliant 1080p. It’s easy to create and share superb HD-quality video. And playback is super smooth so your phone becomes a personal theater you can take with you anywhere.

Jaw dropping graphics

Let the jaw dropping graphics of the smartphone with Intel Inside take you away. Get sucked in by the incredibly crisp visuals for games and videos. Smartphones with Intel Inside can also bring you 3D video for a rich, immersive online experience.

Xperia Go And Xperia Acro S Brings Extra Durability And Stylish Water Resistance

2012-05-30T20:55:00.000+05:30

Sony Mobile today announced two new Xperia smartphones Xperia go and Xperia acro S. Both phones have scratch resistant mineral glass displays and meet industry standard IP ratings for protection against dust and water immersion

Xperia acro S

Xperia acro S boasts a 4.3” HD Reality Display for razor sharp clarity, full HD video recording, HD video chat, easy HDMI TV connectivity to enjoy content on the big screen. NFC enabled, Xperia acro S can easily open applications with one touch against an Xperia SmartTag.

The camera on the back uses a 12MP Exmor R sensor and has a f/2.4 aperture and records 1080p FullHD video. A 720p 1.3MP camera is on the front.

Key features:

4.3” 720p HD Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity
12MP fast capture camera goes from sleep to snap in just over a second with a single key press
PlayStation™ Certified
Full 1080p HD video recording and 720p HD front camera
Scratch resistant mineral glass display with wet finger tracking
IP55 and IP57 Ratings for dust and water resistance
1.5Ghz dual core processor gives consumers super fast performance
Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Available in black, white and pink colours

Xperia go

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Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.0 Update Starts Rolling Out In India

2012-05-29T22:38:00.001+05:30

Samsung has finally started rolling out the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update in India. Samsung announced the list of devices that would receive the Android 4.0 update last December and started rolling out ICS update for Galaxy S2 in Europe earlier this March. The Samsung Galaxy Note started receiving ICS update last week in India. They started shipping Galaxy S2 with ICS in India earlier thismonth

We didn’t get OTA update notification, so we updated it via Kies. The update is about 220 MB and is available OTA (Over the Air) and via Samsung Kies.

Facebook Launches Its Own Camera App

2012-05-25T22:00:00.000+05:30

Huge news came out of the Facebook universe with little to no warning: Facebook has launched its own camera app. Seemingly out of nowhere, the social networking giant has launched its own “Facebook Camera” camera app that, of course, connects directly to your Facebook account, making it that much easier to take, upload, tag, and comment on your photos.

The app also comes loaded with a few features to make it even more useful: You can crop, rotate and add filters to any picture in your camera roll in app (Instagram inspired anyone?). It also all but replaces the regular Facebook app for those people who only use Facebook for photos by offering a “news feed” that shows only pictures as its home page. No more status updates, if all you’re using Facebook for is uploading and looking at pictures, you may stop using the regular app all together.
Needless to say this is pretty big news in the world of camera apps, news that probably has some app developers groaning right about now. For more information on the app click here to grab it straight from the app store

Sony Xperia S To Get ICS By Early June

2012-05-20T13:18:00.000+05:30

After being criticized for launching a flagship phone in 2012 with Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, Sony is all set to roll out the much needed Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for its flagship smartphone Xperia S.
According to official Sony Xperia Support, the ICS update on Xperia S will hit the phones by late May or early June. As always the update will not rolled out to all phones overnight but will be gradually updated.With the release of ICS on Xperia S we expect Sony to release ICS updates for other 2012 Xperia series phones like Xperia P, U & Sola as promised by them.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OTA update For Samsung Galaxy Note

2012-05-10T21:05:00.001+05:30

Finally Samsung has started to roll out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OTA update to its very successful tabphone Note (N7000) The official changelog includes update to Android 4.0 with TouchWiz, New S Note app & New S Memo widget. According a user on XDA Developers it is the Ice Cream Sandwich version 4.0.3 with build date of May 03.Currently the update is for users in Germany, other countries will get in coming weeks

Samsung Galaxy S3 16GB Pre-order Price Revealed For UK, Coming On May 30

2012-05-05T13:13:00.000+05:30

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S3 on May 3rd, online retailer Clove UK has announced that they are now taking pre-orders for the 16GB variant of the Galaxy S3. The Galaxy S3 packs in 4.8 inch Super AMOLED display, 1.4GHz Quad-Core and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 8MP auto focus camera with LED flash, Zero Shutter and 1.9MP front camera with HD recording at 30fps.

It has 16GB internal memory and support for MicroSD cards up to 64GB. The connectivity features include, 3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and aGPS. It weighs 133 grams and packs a massive 2100 mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 16GB variant comes in Blue and White colors and is now available for pre-order from Clove UK for 458.33 GBP (~US$741) (549.99 GBP including VAT)

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Intel Launches World’s First ‘Intel Inside’ Android Smartphone Xolo X900

2012-04-21T18:23:00.000+05:30

This is an Android OS based smartphone and boasts a very powerful set of hardware. With this launch Intel is making its debut in smartphone arena and India is the first country to get the Intel chipset based smartphone. In India it will be sold under brand name Xolo. Intel has build this chipset on x86 architecture

X900 will be available from 23rd of April. At Rs. 22,000
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Download Bing Desktop for Windows 7

2012-04-12T20:26:00.000+05:30

Microsoft has just released a beta version of Bing Desktop – which will let you bring the Bing homepage to your Windows desktop.Bing Desktop is a 1.4MB download from Microsoft, that will on a daily basis, deliver the beautiful Bing images directly to your Windows computer and set them as wallpapers. Apart from this, the application displays a neat looking Bing search box in the center of your desktop, allowing you quick access to search on the web.When you download and install the tool, you will be towards the end, asked to set a few options. Set them to your liking and click on Finish.
In a few moments, Bing Desktop will display a new Bing wallpaper and will provide an automatic update of the Windows Desktop Background image to the Bing home page image each day.
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Nokia Shutting Down Ovi Share Services from 30th May

2012-04-09T10:47:00.000+05:30

Nokia in an attempt to revise its services is closing down one more of its old services down the line following the Ovi Contacts and Ovi Mail. The service being shut down now is the “Ovi Share”. The Ovi Share was a service used by Nokia users to share file content online, generally photos and videos.

Though, it seems to us like Nokia has followed the recent pattern adopted by HTC which is shutting down its HTCSense.com and gave users a span of a month to download and backup their data which was present on the site, in the form of a single file. Similarly, Nokia has announced that it will be closing the Ovi Share services indefinitely from 30th May, 2102 onwards and the users can download and backup their content by logging in here. In the email sent by Nokia to all its customers, Nokia also stated that they have disabled new user registration as well as uploading of new content via Ovi Share services already, but the users can still have access to the newly introduced Nokia Services with the same Ovi Share credentials they used to access their account

The Stunning Samsung Galaxy S III

2012-03-26T13:39:00.000+05:30

Samsung Galaxy S and SII has been such a massive hit. People are already gearing up for their next purchase, the Galaxy S III. This render of the device looks really stunning especially in its white color. We really hope that this is an original leak than any artistic work from a photoshop expert.We are expecting a 4.6-4.8 inch display on the Galaxy S III along with a quad core processor. Undoubtedly it will come with Ice Cream Sandwich and updated Touch Whiz UI. There is been roumer that it will b launched on may 22nd

Apple has finally announced the iPad 3

2012-03-15T14:18:00.000+05:30

Apple has finally announced the iPad. As expected it comes with retina display that brings a resolution of 2048X1536 with 3.1 million pixels. That is 1 million pixels more than the HDTVs’ with 1080p support. The new iPad also has A5X quad core processor which is twice as fast compared to Tegra 3. A new feature in the iPad is the all new 5MP camera with illuminated sensor on the back. It also features advanced optics with IR filer, Autofocus and white balance. And as you might expect, face detection too. In other words, its just as good as the iPhone 4S but 5MP. This new camera can now take 1080p videos and it has video stabilization, noise reduction etc. The voice dictation feature will now be available on the iPad like on the iPhone. So all those who were uncomfortable with soft keyboard can now use the dictation feature. Another new feature is the 4G LTE which means it supports HSPA+ (21Mbps), DC-HSDPA (42Mbps) and LTE (73Mbps max). This is will make browsing and emails incredibly faster. Obviously, you will need an expensive data plan to enjoy this service.

Windows Phone Concept NOKIA SNOW

2012-03-08T11:31:00.002+05:30

Windows phone
Super AMOLED plus display with 1000x600 pixel resolution
Rear camera with 14.1 MP Carl Zeiss auto focus and LED flash
Front camera 2 MP
Support for micro SD
Input micro USB 3.0
USB-OTG
Micro HDMI output
Microphone for noice canceling

Windows 8 Consumer Preview now available for download

2012-03-02T15:39:00.000+05:30

Finally the wait is over and you can now download Windows 8 Consumer Preview or Windows 8 Beta version.You can also download Windows 8 Consumer Preview Product Guides for Business and Developers.
The downloads are available for 32-bit (2.5 GB ISO) and 64-bit (3.3 GB ISO) in English, Chinese, French, German and Japanese languages.
Some critics say the new interface design of Windows 8 is confusing, if the user does not like new interface, Microsoft provides options that allow you to switch back to the classic look.Microsoft has always focus on Security, the new system include several safety improvements than any previous version.Windows can provide faster boot time, and can reduce the system updates and restarts.The Windows to Go is new feature in Windows 8, allows users to run business applications in the U disk, data and Windows 8 system settings, allow enterprise deployment environment will be faster
System Requirements: Windows 8 Consumer Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 7:
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Install Linux Operating System On A USB Flash Drive

2011-10-27T19:53:00.000+05:30

Universal USB Installer is a free and open source application for Windows that allows you to install any Linux on your Pendrive or USB drive. After that you can boot from that Pendrive or you can say that you have a portable Operating System in your pocket.

To create a portable OS you will need to have any version of Windows installed on your PC. Having an OS in your pocket looks really cool, you can boot from any PC and your customized OS would be in front of you. You can carry your files anywhere. The most promising feature of this tool is that if you don’t have the disk image of your Operating System, you can also download it directly from Internet. You can also create USB Windows 7 installer from this tool, all you need is the disk image of your favorite Operating System.

How to install Linux on your Pendrive

Here is the tutorial how to install any Linux on your Pendrive using a tool on Windows that is Universal USB installer.

1.Run Universal USB Installer.

2.Click on I agree

3.In the first drop down menu select the Operating System you would like to install. Here I have selected Ubuntu.

4.From the “Browse” button locate the .iso file of the Operating System or mark the check box near it to download the .iso file.

5.In the last drop down menu, select the Pendrive or other drive in which you would like to install Linux.

6.When you select your device it will show a check box and a slider component.

7.Check the box if you want to erase the contents of your device.

8.From the slider select the persistent size of your drive. Persistent means that how much space you want to be left for your files.

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Facebook Like Extension For Chrome Released

2011-10-23T19:08:00.000+05:30

A few days back Google released its official Google+ button for Chrome Browser. And now, an official Facebook Like button has been released for Chrome.

Installing this extension on your Chrome will now let you +1 any webpage on the Internet, irrespective of whether the webpage displays the Facebook Like button or not.
The Chrome extension, also shows the number of Like’s that the post has received.
You do not need to be logged in to Facebook to install this plugin, but to Like, Share or Recommend a page you will need to log in to your Facebook account. Simply click on the button to Like a page. You can also right click on any page to Like, Share or Recommend a page.

Do note that like the Google+ button, this one to sends back information about your surfing, IP address, etc.

Head over to this page with your Chrome browser if you’d like to install it.

How To Run Mac Dashboard Widgets On Windows 7 Desktop

2011-10-21T17:01:00.000+05:30

Kludget Engine allows you to run Apple Mac’s dashboard widgets on the Windows operating system. Kludgets, widgets, gadgets, applets or screenlets are shiny little applications that decorate the desktop. More just than eye-candy on the screen, they provide an enhanced user experience.

The Kludget Engine’s inspiration is the Mac OS’s Dashboard widgets and is compatible in terms of technology and format.

But the Kludgets Engine brings some of better features from Yahoo’s Widget Engine, Microsoft Gadget, and Google Desktop, and Opera Widgets.

Features:

MacOS Dashboard Widgets support
Opera Widgets support
Open Source (LGPL)
Cross Platform (Windows,Linux)
WebKit Technology (HTML5)
QT Nokia Framework

Check it out : Kludgets home page.

How To Extract Wallpapers From Windows 7 Themepack

2011-10-20T18:14:00.000+05:30

We have seen how to make a Windows 7 themepack from your bunch of favorite wallpapers. But what if you want to use the wallpapers of any themepack separately?

Well if you are using 7-Zip as your extraction utility, it shouldn’t be a problem! Simply right click on the themepack file and select “Extract”.

But if you are not using 7-Zip, the you may have to first apply that themepack and then navigate to the folder where the themepack stores the desktop wallpapers.

This folder is a hidden folder and hence you may have to first slecet on ‘Show hidden files & folder’ option from the Explorer Folder Options.

Having done this, navigate to the following folder:

C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Themes\

Here you will see a bunch of theme folders. Select the theme folder, whose wallpapers you need and open the DesktopBackground folder.

You will see the desktop wallpapers of that themepack there!

How to Rename File Extensions

2011-10-10T21:14:00.000+05:30

A lot of people here may ask how to rename a file extension in windows; well it’s very simple and takes little of your time. There are two ways to rename a file extension ‘without’ a stupid program.

Number -1

Folder Options:

Go into your Control Panel, in my case I use Windows XP so I would press [Start then Control Panel]. Now that you figured out how to get in Control Panel open “Folder Options” and click the view tab and make sure ‘Hide file extensions for know files’ is not selected, then press Ok.

Now go into a folder and notice you can see your files extensions, rename them to whatever you'd like, for instance:

Code:
mp.exe to mp.Anonymous / Etc,Etc,Etc

Number -2

MS-DOS:

Any way thats full of crap and bullshit why you need a second method if u can use the first method simply...:P