tips and tricks

How to start windows programs quickly with Run Command?

2010-04-04T21:37:00.000-07:00

The run option of Start menu is used to run a program or to open a document directly. If you do not know the exact location of the program or document then click on Start button to open Run and type the programs shortcut name to open it directly.

Run Commands

appwiz.cpl -- Used to run Add/Remove wizard

Calc --Calculator

Cfgwiz32 --ISDN Configuration Wizard

Charmap --Character Map

Chkdisk --Repair damaged files

Cleanmgr --Cleans up hard drives

Clipbrd --Windows Clipboard viewer

Control --Displays Control Panel

Cmd --Opens a new Command Window

Control mouse --Used to control mouse properties

Search Engine Optimization and SEO Tools

2010-04-04T21:34:00.001-07:00

With windows Vista you have noticed the slow internet speed. The web browsing and downloading speed is very slow as compare to previous versions of windows. You can open the same sites in windows XP and server 2003 with the normal speed.

Follow the given steps to increase the Vista browsing speed:

First go to Advance tab in Internet Explorer and turn off the TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption option. Here to fix problem with some secure pages turn on the SSL 2.0 (Secure Sockets Layer) feature and click Ok button to close it.

trace a mobile number etc

2010-03-31T22:13:00.000-07:00

Recently I came accross a website where can easily trace a Mobile number.

like when we enter the 10 digit mobile number, then we get the following details
like
Mobile Service provider
Location
City along with area.

The site link is indiatrace.com

addational
Features of this site is

Trace Mobile Number

Trace Vehical Number

Trace Pin Code

Trace IP Address

WHOIS Trace

Hibernate or standby?

2010-03-29T09:28:00.001-07:00

When the XP prompt gives you the options to Standby, Turn Off or Restart, holding down the Shift key gives you another option instead of Standby: Hibernate. Should you Standby or Hibernate? It depends on how long you will be away from your computer. Standby is good if you won’t be gone for hours. It conserves energy by running your computer on low power. Hibernate is better if you will be away for a while but do not want to wait for a total restart. It writes the contents of the memory onto a file. Now that you know, you have no excuse to keep your screen saver running.

Skip or bypass Rapidshare, Megaupload Waiting time

2010-03-26T07:21:00.000-07:00

Yes, you are reading it correctly, its not a prank or joke, now you can easily avoid the waiting time or usually we say time limit when you download as a free user from the file sharing services such as rapidshare, megaupload, deposifiles, hotfile. Normally you have to wait for 20-60 minutes to download the second file after downloading the first one. They implement ways to invite users to purchase a premium service. But this way of limiting Free download limit and asking free users to wait for long time to start another download can be annoying one.

Skipscreen is an extension to browser to by pass waiting time on download. Unfortunately it can only be used with Firefox browsers to avoid waiting time while downloading files from some popular File hosting services like:
* Rapidshare.com
* zShare.net
* MediaFire.com
* Megaupload.com
* Sharebee.com
* Depositfiles.com
* Sendspace.com
* Divshare.com
* Linkbucks.com
* Uploaded.to
* Hotfiles.com
* 4shared.com
* Limelinx.com
* Link-Protector.com
Its use is very simple and does not require any configuration, just go to the addon page of the extension and install it, restart your browser and enter one of thesedownload sites and you will no longer have to wait
Download Skip Screen Firefox Extention

funny computer tricks

2010-03-22T09:15:00.000-07:00

Funny Computer Tricks: Check out these tips and funny tricks
(1)Fun With Browswer :
Copy and paste the java script code in the following red lines to the address bar of your browser

javascript: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 i if you wish :-)
(2)Cool DOS Commands
Command #1: By typing in 'tree' into Dos, you can view all of the folders (not files) on the computer or User. Pretty cool but then again pretty worthless. Just a cool thing to know.

Command #2: By typing in 'ipconfig' you can view your default gateway ip adress for your router. This is really only useful if you are good with the computer and are trying to fix your internet connection, you can look at what's wrong.

Command #3: By typing in 'format c:' you can delete all the information on your hard drive, if you want to start new or something, but dont do that just to be an idiot.

Command #4: By typing in 'netstat' or 'nbtstat' (both similar) you can view the TCP/IP

IPL Seasons 3 Teams and Few Contest online!

2010-03-20T06:14:00.000-07:00

hey friends there are few contest which are helding online on the official sites of the ttioeams & all description about contest is below Kolkata Knight Riders : A website in association with Nokia, is good. Winning a hamper is sure, as we have to score 100 Runs and then they send a Gift hamper, I am trying to do it. You do it along with me @ http://kkrcoach.com
Rajashthan Royals : They also have a good website. And even running contest where we can win goodies. Check out them @ http://www.rajasthanroyals.com/Fanzone/
Kings IX Punjab : One of the dumb site I have ever seen, the links do not work properly at all. No contest but trying to make money, check them @ http://www.kxip.in/
Chennai Super Kings : A neat website but there are no contests or freebies. Check them @ http://www.chennaisuperkings.com/
Deccan Chargers : A fan page which has Ads on it. Do I need to say more? Anyways they do not have contest but say that they are coming soon. Check them @ http://www.deccanchargers.com/
Mumbai Indians : A site from MSN, has nothing? See them @ http://www.themumbaiindians.com/
Royal Challengers Bangalore : They have the best of contest called Mighty 14, where we can win Tix, goodies and more. Check it @ http://www.royalchallengers.com/cricket-online-contests/mighty14
Delhi Dare Devils : Again a dumb website who are trying to sell membership cards or FAN cards? Check them @ http://www.delhidaredevils.com/

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Playground Online : Its currently having a contest on its facebook fan page where you can win goodies, just answer a daily question. Check it here..

google buzz

2010-03-19T07:07:00.000-07:00

While Google has long held top search engine and is huge in advertising and marketing, it has never been able to break into social networking in a meaningful way. That is all going to change with the advent of Google Buzz.

What is Google Buzz?

Google is adding social feature to their products to create common tools for building social applications. The company believes it can help users sort through the massive amounts of information they face each day to find meaningful conversations. Recent additions to the Google lineup include real-time searching and Social Search.

Google envisions Google Buzz as a completely open software platform. The company is sharing information with developers and asking them to join Google and creating code for the project. With the help of developers, there is a good chance Google can eke out a niche in the social networking landscape.

Innovations of Google Buzz

One of the differences in Google Buzz is that it is built into Gmail (Google’s email application). Similar to other social networking applications, Google Buzz allows users to follow their friends online, and it allows users to integrate photos, videos, and Internet links. Picasa, Flickr, Youtube, Blogger, and Twitter were already fully integrated into Google Buzz with more social networking integration likely in the future.

One of the innovations of Google Buzz on smart phones is that it takes GPS information from the cell phone and uses it to tag information with where you were when you shared the information. The information is carried through a “Buzz Layer” in Google Maps. Your followers will know who you are, what you know, and where you are.

A Potential Issue

This leads us to perhaps the one potential problem for Google in rolling out the new system. Some people worry about privacy. Google has a reputation for overlooking privacy concerns as when it enabled Google Reader to automatically send friends information that users wanted to keep private.

The factor that might determine whether Google Buzz is the next big idea or the next big flop is if users can sufficiently control their information. Although we are going through a social information revolution, there are still individuals and companies who choose privacy over connectivity.

If you are automatically provided Google Buzz like I have through gmail, I suggest you take a measured approach. Place your privacy setting on the most conservative possible until we fully understand the power and limitations of this new social marketing tool.

free calling

2010-03-18T09:26:00.000-07:00

So how do we make a call from pc to mobile phone for free. Install Yahoo messenger,incase you don’t have it (go for the latest one which have voice support) Sign into your yahoo messenger. Configure your microphone and headset(don’t use speakers as it cause disturbances) Inside your Yahoo messenger dial 18003733411 and press enter.

Now a small window pops up

An operator greets you with a recorded welcome message along with an advertisement and asks you to select one of the Free411 service.Just hear the services options until they say the last one as “Free Call”.When you hear this,don’t press any number on your keyboard and instead SAY “Free call” loudly on your microphone connected to your PC.
After this voice message is detected by their system ,they will run a short advertisement of their sponsor and make sure you don’t press any number at this time.
WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR THIS MESSAGE “Please dial the phone number country code first,don’t forget to dial 1 for north america”
After you hear this message ,immediately dial the destination number of your choice along with the country code.