Computer Education and Software Tips and Tricks

You Can Boost Your Online Security

2016-09-16T23:13:00.000+05:30

You Can Boost Your Online Security

The Internet provides a wealth of information and services. Many activities in our daily lives now rely on the Internet, including various forms of communication, shopping, financial services, entertainment and many others. The growth in the use of the Internet, however, also presents certain risks. Just think about all the information you send over the Internet, such as personal messages, bank account information, photographs, etc.

As a typical Internet user, you have the reasonable expectation that your communications and transactions are private and secure. When you make a video call to a family member, you expect that nobody else is watching. When you buy something online with a credit card, you expect that nobody else can get access to your credit card details.

For the most part, the Internet is indeed private and secure, but there are a number of serious security risks. This lesson will review some of those security risks and provide some practical suggestions on how to address them.

You Can Boost Your Online Security

Check out your social media privacy settings and app permissions. Read US-CERT’s tips for Staying Safe on Social Networking Sites and Tripwire’s article on flashlight app permissions.
Learn about your online life! There are some great tutorials that can help like the Internet Digital Footprint.
Talk to your friends and family. How do they stay safe online?
Become active. Join the Youth Observatory – a group of young people around the world who are changing how we make Internet policy!
Tell decision makers your voice counts when it comes to discussions around the future of the Net. Use the hash tag #dream Internet and let people know your solutions for helping young people be more secure online.

Full Forms of Computer Terminology

2014-12-17T09:34:00.001+05:30

Important Full Forms of Computer Terminology

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1.) GOOGLE : Global Organization Of Oriented Group Language Of Earth .
2.) YAHOO : Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle .
3.) WINDOW : Wide Interactive Network Development for Office work Solution
4.) COMPUTER : Common Oriented Machine Particularly United and used under Technical
and Educational Research.

5.) VIRUS : Vital Information Resources Under Siege .
6.) UMTS : Universal Mobile Telecommunications System .
7.) AMOLED: Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode
8.) OLED : Organic light-emitting diode
9.) IMEI: International Mobile Equipment Identity .
10.) ESN: Electronic Serial Number .
11.) UPS: uninterrupted power supply .
12). HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface
13.) VPN: virtual private network
14.) APN: Access Point Name
15.) SIM: Subscriber Identity Module
16.) LED: Light emitting diode.
17.) DLNA: Digital Living Network Alliance
18.) RAM: Random access memory.
19.) ROM: Read only memory.
20) VGA: Video Graphics Array
21) QVGA: Quarter Video Graphics Array
22) WVGA: Wide video graphics array.
23) WXGA: Wide screen Extended Graphics Array
24) USB: Universal serial Bus
25) WLAN: Wireless Local Area Network
26.) PPI: Pixels Per Inch
27.) LCD: Liquid Crystal Display.
28.) HSDPA: High speed down-link packet access.
29.) HSUPA: High-Speed Uplink Packet Access
30.) HSPA: High Speed Packet Access
31.) GPRS: General Packet Radio Service
32.) EDGE: Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution
33.)NFC: Near field communication
34.) OTG: on-the-go
35.) S-LCD: Super Liquid Crystal Display
36.) O.S: Operating system.
37.) SNS: Social network service
38.) H.S: HOTSPOT
39.) P.O.I: point of interest
40.)GPS: Global Positioning System
41.)DVD: Digital Video Disk / digital versatile disc
42.)DTP: Desk top publishing.
43.) DNSE: Digital natural sound engine .
44.) OVI: Ohio Video Intranet
45.)CDMA: Code Division Multiple Access
46.) WCDMA: Wide-band Code Division Multiple Access
47.)GSM: Global System for Mobile Communications
48.)WI-FI: Wireless Fidelity
49.) DIVX: Digital internet video access.
50.) .APK: authenticated public key.
51.) J2ME: java 2 micro edition
53.) DELL: Digital electronic link library.
54.)ACER: Acquisition Collaboration Experimentation Reflection
55.)RSS: Really simple syndication
56.) TFT: thin film transistor
57.) AMR: Adaptive Multi- Rate
58.) MPEG: moving pictures experts group
59.)IVRS: Interactive Voice Response System
60.) HP: Hewlett Packard

Keyboard shortcuts used in Google Chrome for Windows

2014-12-03T18:37:00.002+05:30

Keyboard shortcuts used in Google Chrome for Windows.

· CTRL + N: Open a new window

· CTRL + <Link>: Open a link in a new tab

· CTRL + SHIFT + N: Open a new window in Incognito Mode

· SHIFT + <Link>: Open a link in a new window

· CTRL + T: Open a new tab

· CTRL + SHIFT + T: Reopen the last tab that you closed

· ALT + F4: Close current window

· CTRL + 1: Switch to the tab in position 1 on the tab strip

· CTRL + 2: Switch to the tab in position 2 on the tab strip

· CTRL + 3: Switch to the tab in position 3 on the tab strip

· CTRL + 4: Switch to the tab in position 4 on the tab strip

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· CTRL + 5: Switch to the tab in position 5 on the tab strip

· CTRL + 6: Switch to the tab in position 6 on the tab strip

· CTRL + 7: Switch to the tab in position 7 on the tab strip

· CTRL + 8: Switch to the tab in position 8 on the tab strip

· CTRL + 9: Switch to the last tab on the tab strip

· CTRL + TAB: Switch to the next tab

· CTRL + PAGE DOWN: Switch to the next tab

· CTRL + SHIFT + TAB: Switch to the previous tab

· CTRL + PAGE UP: Switch to the previous tab

· CTRL + W: Close current tab or pop-up window

· CTRL + F4: Close current tab or pop-up window

· ALT + HOME: Open your home page

· CTRL + O: Open a file in the browser

· CTRL + H: View Browsing History

· CTRL + B: Toggle bookmarks display

· CTRL + J: View Downloads

· SHIFT + ESC: View Chrome's internal Task Manager

· CTRL + P: Print the current page

· F5: Reload the current page

· ESC: Stop the current page from loading

· CTRL + F5: Reload the current page, overriding the cache

· SHIFT + F5: Reload the current page, overriding the cache

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· ALT + <Link>: Download link

· CTRL + F: Open the 'Find in page' dialog box

· CTRL + G: Find the next match from 'Find in page' box

· F3: Find the next match from 'Find in page' box

· CTRL + SHIFT + G: Find the previous match from 'Find in page' box

· SHIFT + F3: Find the previous match from 'Find in page' box

· CTRL + U: View source code of the current page

· CTRL + D: Bookmark the current page

· CTRL + PLUS: Make text larger

· CTRL + MINUS: Make text smaller

· CTRL + 0: Return to default text size

· BACKSPACE or ALT + LEFT ARROW: Advance to the previous page in your browsing history (for the current tab)

· SHIFT + BACKSPACE or ALT + RIGHT ARROW: Advance to the next page in your browsing history (for the current tab)

· ALT + E or ALT + F: Open Chrome's "wrench", or tools, menu

· CTRL + SHIFT + B: Activate or disable the Bookmarks Bar.

· F6 or SHIFT + F6: Advance through active components on the current page, or through items in Chrome's Address bar, Bookmarks bar, or Downloads bar.

· CTRL + SHIFT + J: Open Chrome's JavaScript Console.

· CTRL + SHIFT + I: Open Chrome's Developer Tools interface.

· F1: Open Chrome's Help Center in a new tab or window.

· CTRL + SHIFT + DELETE: Open the Clear Browsing Data window.

· CTRL + ENTER: Automatically add www. (at the beginning) and .com (at the end) of the text currently residing in the Address (or URL) bar

· CTRL + BACKSPACE: Remove whatever key term precedes the active cursor in the Address (or URL) bar

· CTRL + L or ALT + D: Highlight the full URL in the Address bar

· CTRL + K or CTRL + E: Enters a question mark in the Address bar. Typing a keyword or keywords following this question mark will submit the search term to your default engine.

· CTRL + S: Save the current page to your hard drive

· CTRL + C: Copy selected text or images to the Clipboard

· CTRL + V or SHIFT + INSERT: Paste the current contents of the Clipboard, preserving original formatting

· CTRL + SHIFT + V: Paste the current contents of the Clipboard without original formatting

Datawind unveilings low-cost 5-inch phones PocketSurfer

2013-12-17T14:35:00.001+05:30

Datawind, the maker of the low-cost Aakash tablet, has come into the smartphone category with the takeoff of PocketSurfer5, a range of three smartphones with 5-inch touchscreen, two of which are priced less than Rs 5,000. Named PocketSurfer smartphones, some of the specification of the smartphones comprise five-inch screens, dual SIM and have Linux and Google Android operating systems (OS), front VGA camera’s and micro SD and USN ports.

Datawind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli. Says -"We are submitting 40% lower prices than the cheapest smartphone accessible in the market. We have achieved these price points as we make our own touchscreens in Amritsar and Montreal and these constitute 50-60% of the cost of the smartphone.

PocketSurfer is a 5-inch display, dual-sim support and equipped with internet acceleration technology which helps load webpages fast even on 2G networks. One more two phones, PocketSurfer 5 and PocketSurfer 3GS are established on Android 4.0 platform. The 2G models of PocketSurfer have 1 Ghz processor and 3G model has 1.2 Ghz dual core processor. The linux OS based PocketSurfer has only front VGA camera, however other two models have both front and rear cameras.

Datawind's smartphones will be at first offered online and the company plans to tie-up with a cellular operator as part of its sell plan. Datawind arrived the tablet market in April 2012 and has sold 1 million tablets while then and is planning an inventory of 80,000-1 lakh per month for the smartphones in India.

The entry-level smartphones is the PocketSurfer 5X at Rs.3,499 for a dual-SIM smartphone with a 5 inch touch-screen. The second in the range is PocketSurfer5 and is priced at Rs.4,999. PocketSurfer5 offers the best of features on an Android Jelly Bean platform offering connectivity to Internet through Wi-Fi and EDGE networks.

Computer Hardware and Software Problems

2013-09-14T22:10:00.000+05:30

There are many computer problems due to software, especially due to issues with the Operating System. Here are some of the common issues and how prope

Computer has become very slow

There are many reasons for this issue.

Windows registry problems Corrupted files Software taking lot of memory (such as Antivirus software) Hard disk failures Infected with virus and spyware

PC is rebooting automatically at start-up

The main reason for this problem is a program, which is causing your PC to re-boot as soon as the program is loaded. That program may be corrupted or not installed properly, which is causing the issue.

To resolve this, you must run the Windows Regedit utility in the safe mode. Here is how to do it.

1.) First, boot into Safe Mode. After a reboot or two, you’ll probably be given that option, but if not, just tap the F8 key a few times once you see the Windows logo pop up on your screen. 2.) Once you’re in Safe Mode, go to Start, Run and type in MSCONFIG

What is MSCONFIG and how to use it

Microsoft System Configuration utility MSCONFIG is a tool available in some Windows versions (98, 98SE, ME, XP) which is very helpful to maintain and troubleshoot Windows startup programs. This utility provides various maintenance tasks, but the most important one is the ability to control programs loading to your Computer memory when starting up your PC.

Why Microsoft system configuration utility is useful?

PC users install different type of software for various purposes. Some of these software loads automatically to your computer memory each time you start your PC. This is not easily visible and hidden in the background. Some of the programs are necessary to load at the start but some are not necessary. Loading unnecessary programs at the startup can lead to various problems such as

Taking unnecessary space of the computer memory.

Slow down startup process

Slow down the computer speed.

Startup problems due to corrupted files.

System crash.

How to use MSCONFIG utility for computer maintenance and troubleshoot Windows startup problems?

Click Start button and select “Run”

Then type MSCONFIG
It should open a screen similar to below depending on your Windows version. I am using screens from Windows XP.

There are few panels (tabs) available for various tasks. But the most useful one for a normal PC user is “Startup” tab.

When you select Startup tab you will see various programs loading to your computer memory every time when you turn on your PC. The list of programs can vary from PC to PC. However, few programs are essential to load at the startup such as

Firewall and antivirus programs

Scan registry

Load power profile

System tray

Task monitor

So do not disable these programs.

You can disable others by un-ticking. Please ensure that you can recognize the program before un-ticking.

Click OK button to save the changes. The system will prompt you to restart the PC.

MSCONFIG is not available in Windows 95, NT and 2000.

Computer hardware troubleshooting

Majority of the Computer problems are due to one or many devices (physical failure) or software (driver) of the hardware device.
Below is a list common hardware problems. Visit each page to find out how to troubleshoot and fix the related problem.

Computer Memory Problems

How to Fix Them
When computer memory problems arises most of us are left bewildered, though the importance of it for our computer system is known to all of us. We get confused as what course of action must be followed or taken to sort out that problem. Effective troubleshooting is the solution to such problems; a practical approach is to follow some simple steps and know the real problem and fix them.

Computer Monitor Problems

How to Fix Them?
Computer monitor problems can cause due to many reasons. Some problems have nothing to do with the monitor itself. Read on..

It is common to come across a few technical problems for an individual if they have been working on the computer for a considerable period of time. Generally, people are able to tackle and fix the technical problems related with a computer easily. But the scenario could be a whole lot different if the computer problems are related with the computer screen i.e. if it happens to be computer monitor problems.

There are a number of common monitor problems of computers an individual may come across, but they need to determine whether the problems are complicated enough which may require the user to separate the monitor from the computer system and take it to a computer repair shop or can be solved at home itself. There are some computer monitor problems which can be safely tackled by the user themselves. Some of the common monitor problems are discussed below: • The monitor of a computer is known to hold large amounts of electricity which is sufficient enough to severely injure or kill a person even if the computer is in low power state. This is the reason why it is better to get the monitor checked by a trained professional on regular intervals rather than trying to fiddle with it all by ourselves.

• One of the most common problems is when the computer monitor fails to blink the green light, which indicates that the computer is not attached to any source of power. Most of the monitors normally include an activity light in their front which is automatically turned on as soon as the computer is switched on. However, if the monitor fails to blink the green light, it will not get turned on thus, indicating that the monitor is not able to receive any power. An individual can easily tackle this problem by checking whether the monitor plug is properly attached to the main power switch or not.

• Another computer monitor problem is that the lights are turned on, yet the monitor fails to work and connect with the power switch. In such situations where the green light is turned on but the monitor is not able to depict any images on the screen, it is better to check the resolution settings. It could be possible that the brightness and contrast settings were accidentally changed, thus turning the screen pitch dark.

• Poor picture quality is yet another common PC monitor problem which may seem frivolous but can actually hamper the user’s performance. The image on the screen may appear blurry or distorted at times. This problem can be easily treated by restoring the default settings of the screen resolution. Some computer screens are not able to clearly represent images which have a relatively higher screen resolution. In such situations, it is better to check the resolution settings once again so that the monitor can clearly depict the image.

• Another common monitor problem is that individuals do not take care of the safety instructions and end up cleaning the surface of the screen with liquid detergents which may harm the monitor again. It is better to use a dry cloth to clean the monitor screen and steer clear from liquid cleaners.

If it s genuine hardware problem of the monitor then it is bit hard to fix at home. Only specialized technicians can repair these problems.

Computer Mother Board Problems

How to Fix Them

Computer motherboard problems can cause due to many reasons. Some problems are as follow..

1- CMOS Battery

2- BIOS Problem

3- Transistor and motherboard Green Chip problem too

Expect first problem (CMOS Battery) all other problem can’t be fixed at home for that you need to take your motherboard to service center.

BSNL Panta Tablet

2012-02-25T10:01:00.002+05:30

Bharat Sanchar Nigam LTD (BSNL) has launched Android 2.3 based three tablets including two 7 inch resistive screen based tabs and one is comes with an 8 inch capacitive touchscreen.

The tablets will be sold with discounted data plans from BSNL. The Priced of three tablets are Rs 3,250, Rs 10,999 and Rs 13,500.

The cheapest model is Panta Tpad IS 701r which is priced at Rs 3,250. Notably, Aakash is priced at just Rs 2500. However, Tpad has better specification than the Datawind's low cost tablet.

Panta Tpad is a WiFi only tablet with Android 2.3 operating system, it has a 1 GHz processor (ARM11 IMAP210) clubbed with 256 MB RAM. The tablet also offers HDMI port through which it can be connected to a TV. Its 7 inch resistive touch screen comes with 800x600 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. 3000 mAh battery , 2 GB internal memory which can be expanded through micro SD card with a VGA front facing camera for video calling.
Panta Tpad_ws704c. It has the same specification as its cheapest cousin (701r) but offers added 3G connectivity which supports both CDMA/EVDO and GSM, inbuilt A-GPS, Accelerometer and Bluetooth. It also comes with a 2 megapixel rear camera and also has bigger 512 MB RAM for faster performance.
Tpad WS802C which has an 8 inch capacitive screen. It comes with a faster 1.2 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM. The internal memory is also bigger at 4 GB. Rest of the features like GPS, camera and Bluetooth are same as the 704C.

Better, upgraded Aakash tablet will now come at a higher price

2012-02-25T09:26:00.000+05:30

The Aakash 2 will sport a capacitive one, enthusiasts will also have to brace themselves for an enhanced price tag, confirms an Indian Express report. According to the report, you got a better, upgraded Aakash tablet will now come at a higher price, than the earlier promised $35 price tag. Quoting one of the officials on the matter, the report states that, "It has been decided that we can go up to $50 for Aakash 2, which will come with a capacitive touchscreen besides a faster processor and other features. However, under no circumstances will we go beyond $50."

Government planning to engage IITs in Aakash tablet Project

2012-02-21T22:42:00.003+05:30

The government is now taking away responsibility of the procurement of the Aakash tablets from IIT-Rajasthan and DataWind was given extension only till March. Presently IIT-Rajasthan and DataWind has already delayed the supply of the Aakash tablet. Now Government is planning to engage three more IITs in the Aakash tablet project.

IIT-Rajasthan, IIT-Mumbai and IIT-Kanpur are likely to be involved in the project. According to reports the HRD ministry and Department of IT met and discuss the matter. The officials stressed on making the device more Indian, as most of the components in the existing Aakash tablet are sourced from abroad. The plan is to make the device at least 90 per cent Indian by 2014. A special emphasis will be made on lowering the price of the Aakash tablet. Currently, the government is providing the Aakash tablet at a subsidised price of Rs. 1,100.

Also Read
1. Aakash Tablets
2. The upgraded version of Aakash Ubislate7+
3. Akash Tablet (Ubislate7+) : Online Pre Booking Open
4. Akash Tablet For Students at Subsidized cost
5. How To Check Pre Booking Status Of Aakash Ubi Slate Tablet With Booking ID
6 Aakash 2 tablet will be launched within same Price
7. Aakash Tablet All Post

Aakash 2 tablet will be launched within same price

2012-02-21T21:16:00.002+05:30

The Aakash 2, the improved version of Aakash tablet, will be fully indigenous and manufacturer DataWind will not be associated with the project anymore. The Indian government has said that the Aakash 2 tablet will be launched within same price range as that of the original Aakash. Confirming the development, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal further revealed that the government has now roped in C-DAC and ITI into the Aakash project in the view of IIT-DataWind spat over specification issues. The minister stressed that the new Aakash will have upgraded features with made in India tag.

The government plans to make the device at least 90 per cent Indian by 2014. The ministry also aims to further lower the price as it aims to distribute 22 crore Aakash tablets in near future. Presently,the government is providing the Aakash device at a subsidised price of Rs. 1,100.

How To Check Pre Booking Status Of Aakash Ubi Slate Tablet With Booking ID

2012-02-14T00:02:00.001+05:30

When you book the Aakash Ubi slate tablet from the Datawind Company website, You will get a pre-booking id in your email. You can easily check your Aakash tablet online Booking status without any problem

In this post you will get the information on check the pre-booking status.

How To Check Pre Booking Status Of Aakash Ubi Slate Tablet With Booking ID

Akash Tablet For Students at Subsidized cost

2012-02-13T23:55:00.002+05:30

A Large Fraction of Akash Android tablet Fans are school and College going students and as per Announcement by Indian govt they are wanting to know that if they can get it or not and if yes then How much they have to pay? Let me clear your issue.

Online booking of Akash tablet is for every one, no matter you are an student or what. but you will have to pay 2500 rupees to Datawind Company.

2500 INR

Now you will be thinking about the announcement of govt and the benifit of being an student. Don’t Worry, if you are an student, you will be given enough discount on the purchase of Akash tablet. Just call datawind and ask for the discount and please keep your school or college identity card with you. They Will Tell you more details about the subsidized tablet.

Toll free number of Datawind: 1800-180-2180

Also Read

1. Aakash Tablets
2. The upgraded version of Aakash Ubislate7+
3. Akash Tablet (Ubislate7+) : Online Pre Booking Open
4. Akash Tablet For Students at Subsidized cost
5. How To Check Pre Booking Status Of Aakash Ubi Slate Tablet With Booking ID
6 Aakash 2 tablet will be launched within same Price
7. Aakash Tablet All Post
8. Government planning to engage IITs in Aakash tablet Project

Akash Tablet (Ubislate7+) : Online Pre Booking Open

2012-02-13T23:46:00.002+05:30

Indian android market

Most awaited Akash tablet by Datawind Company is in market now, you can easily book your akash tablet online without any problem.
The datawind company has launched the world’s cheapest laptop at 2999/- INR only and it has boomed the Indian android market, people are mad to buy it despite of the Defects present in the Tablet, all they want to become a Android holder by paying a small amount.

Rs. 2999/-

PRE-BOOK

The upgraded version of Aakash Ubislate7+

2012-02-13T23:32:00.002+05:30

The UbiSlate7+ is an Android 2.3 touch screen tablet that has a HD video co-processor for a high-quality multimedia experience and core graphics accelerator for faster application support. This tablet is the only Android device in the market to offer DataWind’s UbiSurfer browser, based on 18 international patents. The UbiSurfer browser accelerates web pages by factors of 10x to 30x, allowing for a web experience who’s speed is unrivalled. Internet access is available everywhere on a GPRS network at Rs.98/mo. for 2GB.

The device includes WiFi & GPRS connectivity allowing anytime & anywhere internet access and phone functionality. Optional 3G modems are also supported via USB. In addition to a micro-SD card slot, a full-sized USB port is integrated into the unit allowing pen-drives, external keyboards, web-cams, dongles and other inexpensive peripherals to be attached.
The commercial version of Aakash tablet, known as Ubislate7+, is launching soon in the month of January. Ubislate 7 comes loaded with great features at an excellent price of Rs. 3000 only.

At this price, one gets the facility of both GPRS and Wi-Fi, which helps you stay connected all the time. It is perfect for 24*7 anywhere web access. It also has the functionality of a mobile phone. The processor speed is 700 MHz which makes it three times that of the original tablet. It has a battery of 3200 maH, and lasts for up to 5 hours. It comes with a headphone/mic plus integrated speaker.

Pre-Book your UbiSlate7 Now

Aakash Tablet

2012-02-13T23:11:00.001+05:30

Most awaited Akash tablet by Datawind Company is in market now, you can easily book your akash tablet online without any problem. The datawind company has launched the world’s cheapest laptop at 2999/- INR only and it has boomed the Indian android market, people are mad to buy it despite of the Defects present in the Tablet, all they want to become a Android holder by paying a small amount.

Configuration

Hardware:

Processor: Connexant with Graphics accelerator and HD Video processor
Memory (RAM): 256MB RAM / Storage (Internal): 2GB Flash
Storage (External): 2GB to 32GB Supported
Peripherals (USB2.0 ports, number): 2 Standard USB port
Display and Resolution: 7” display with 800x480 pixel resolution
Input Devices: Resistive touch screen
Connectivity and Networking: GPRS and WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
Power and Battery: Up to 180 minutes on battery. AC adapter 200-240 volt range.

Software:

OS: Android 2.2
Document Rendering

Supported Document formats: DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, ODT, ODP
PDF viewer, Text editor

Multimedia and Image Display

Image viewer supported formats: PNG, JPG, BMP and GIF
Supported audio formats: MP3, AAC, AC3, WAV, WMA
Supported video formats: MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, FLV

Communication and Internet

Web browser - Standards Compliance: xHTML 1.1 compliant, JavaScript 1.8 compliant
Separate application for online YouTube video
Safety and other standards compliance

CE certification / RoHS certification

Other: Additional Web Browser: UbiSurfer-Browser with compression/acceleration and IE8 rendering.

Features

Unbeatable Price:

Only Rs.2,999 for the UbiSlate

High Quality Web Anytime & Anywhere:

WiFi: Allows fast Youtube videos at hotspots
Fast web access even on GPRS networks, across the country using DataWind’s patented acceleration technology
Web, Email, Facebook, Twitter and much much more!

Multimedia Powerhouse:

HD Quality Video

Watching movies in the palm of your hand on a 7” screen

Audio library software helps manage your full collection of songs

Applications Galore with Android 2.2:

Games
Productivity software: Office suite
Educational software
Over 150,000 apps!

Full sized-USB port & Micro-SD slot:

Expand memory to 32GB
Use any ordinary pen-drive
Even plug-in a 3G dongle

HP Pavilion g6-1301tx Notebook PC

2012-01-21T18:24:00.000+05:30

(A3V67PA)

Quick Look

HP Pavilion g6-1300 Notebook PC series which is recently launched by HP. One of the members of this series is HP Pavilion g6-1301tx Notebook PC (A3V67PA).

Main Features

Featuring Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium and/or other operating systems
Get a performance boost with latest processors and great productivity.
A more awesome Internet
It’s so easy to stay in touch! Just hop on the web and share your photos and videos.
Share the ultimate audio and visual experience with your friends.
Light up your life – there’s one colour to suit just your style.
Packed with all the essential features for your everyday life – and so easy to manage.

This is 15.6-inch laptop, powered by Intel i3-2350M, 2.30 GHz second generation processor with a cahe memory of 3 MB. The RAM is 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 which cab further be upgradeable up to 8 GB, the Hard Drive is of 500 GB SATA of 5400 rpm and the Operating System is of Windows 7 Home Basic 64. It also has graphics card of AMD Radeon HD 7450M with dedicated 1 GB DDR3 RAM. The display is of 15.6 inch LED Bright View Display. The audio is by Altec Lancing Speaker, and also includes many more basic features as it is generally available in today laptops in the market.

Technical Features

Model
HP Pavilion g6-1301tx

Processor
Intel Core i3-2350M 2.3 GHz

Chipset
Intel HM65 Express

Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic 64

RAM
4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3

Hard Drive
500 GB SATA at 5400 rpm

Display
15.6″ HD BrightView LED-backlit Display with a resolution of 1366×768 pixel

External Ports
1x VGA
1x HDMI
1x Headphone-out (Stereo)
1x Microphone-in
3x USB 2.0
1x RJ45
1x Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader for Secure Digital cards & Multimedia cards

Communication Features
LAN
Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN
Wireless
802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth

Webcam
HP Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone (VGA)

Audio
Altec Lansing speakers

Physical Aspects
Size
37.4 x 24.5 x 3.63 cm
Weight
2.3 Kgs

Power
90 watt ac

Software Included
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Shockwave Player
Product Support (Software may vary in different countries.):
HP Support Assistant
HP Power Manager
Recovery Manager
HP Launch Box
Productivity and Lifestyle (Software may vary in different countries.):
Adobe Reader
Windows Live Essentials
Microsoft Office 2010
Cyberlink Youcam
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2012

Colour
Charcoal Grey

Dell XPS 17 L702X 17-inch

2012-01-16T10:21:00.000+05:30

Best Look

Dell XPS 17 Notebook is powered by Intel Core i5 460M 2.53 GHz Processor with NVIDIA GeForce Graphics solution and 500 GB of hard disk drive. Dell XPS 17 Notebook is targeted for home and office users.
Dell XPS 17 Notebook is equipped with a 17.3 inch display screen and stereo speakers. The Dell XPS 17 Notebook is equipped with an integrated webcam and microphone for easy chatting.
Other features of Dell XPS 17 Laptop include Bluetooth, 4 USB Ports and WiFi connectivity. The Dell XPS 17 Notebook is equipped with great features and has a TV Tuner and memory card reader. It is an ideal desktop replacement.

Specs And Features

Processor

Model : Intel Core i5 460M

Speed (GHz) : 2.53

Memory

Hard Drive (GB) : 500

RAM Size : 4 GB

RAM Type : DDR3

Optical Drive : DVD SuperDrive

Display & Video

Screen Size (inches) : 17.3

Graphics Solution : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 435M

Onboard Video Memory : 1 GB

Audio

Audio Solution :

Speakers :

Peripherals

Integrated Webcam : Yes

Microphone : Yes

Fingerprint Reader : No

Connectivity

WiFi Present : Yes

Bluetooth® Present : Yes

Bluetooth® Type :

USB Ports : 4

USB Port type :

Firewire Port : No

Battery

Battery Backup (min.) : 300

Battery Description : 6 Cell Lithium Ion

Size

Width (cm.) : 41.4

Weight (kg) : 3.4

Height (cm.) : 3.8

Depth (cm.) : 28.7

Bundled Features

Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Warranty : One Year

Others

Memory Card Reader : Yes

Remote Control : No

Titanium Casing/Carbon Fibre Casing : No

Hard Drive Protection :

TV Tuner : Yes

Water Resistant : No

Media Control Buttons : Yes

S-Video Out : No

Face Recognition : Yes

Available with one of the two processor:-

2nd generation Intel Core i7-2670QM processor 2.20 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.10 GHz
2nd generation Intel Core i7-2760QM processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.50 GHz

Also the following Operating System from one can choose

Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (English)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional SP1 64bit (English)
Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64bit (English)

And also one can choose the value of RAM as per one’s requirement

4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 4GB)
6GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1x2GB +1x4GB)
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 4GB)
12GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (3 x 4GB)

Toshiba's new Excite X10 tablet world’s thinnest” 10.1-inch tablet

2012-01-15T23:26:00.000+05:30

We go hands on with Toshiba's new Excite X10 tablet, which is definitely a step up from the Thrive, but at $530, it may have a hard time finding an audience.

With the Excite X10, Toshiba is trying to have it all. The company claims that the Excite is the “world’s thinnest” 10.1-inch tablet, but it also wants to be the most accessible. No, not from a pricing standpoint (this will be two or three times the price of the Kindle Fire); we’re talking about ports here. Below are my first impressions of Toshiba’s only new tablet announced at the Consumer Electronics Show this year.

Thin and light
A step up from the Thrive
Fingerprints no more:
Magnesium alloy shell
Better camera location:
From big ports to little ports
The next big thing

Operating System
Google’s Android 3.2 Honeycomb

Processor
Taxas Instruments Dual Core OMAP 4430 1.2 GHz

Display
10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1280×800 LCD with LED backlit

External Ports
mini USB 2.0 port x1
micro HDMI port x1
micro-SD card slot x1

Network Interface
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth v2.1

Cameras
2-megapixel Webcam Front
5-megapixel camera Rear

Physical Size
7.7 mm thick and weighing in at 558 grams

Price Tag
$530

How to Club Facebook, Twitter and other social sites accounts

2012-01-15T23:07:00.000+05:30

Today’s there are many people are active more than one social site like Facebook, LinkedIn, or on Twitter. Some has done this for connecting to their friends; someone has due to their business needs. If someone wants to send a message on these social sites he or she has to give at least two to three minutes to these sites, and if there is more than one message on the whole days then one can easily workout the total time required to the whole activity.

But there are some service available on the web, with the help of these services one can send single message on all the social sites on a single click. Some services for these works are available free of cost and some are available for payment only. For instance site http://ping.fm/ provides this service free of cost. With the help of this site one can easily club there all social sites accounts.

For the use of this site you have to create your account on this site. As soon as your account has been confirm then the list of all social sites will appear, to which social site need to be clubbed with one has to click on the ‘Add Network’ icon.

After this the user has to fill his or her login information, after this step one reach the Network Directory. On this page name of the sites are appear which are interconnected.

Once all the social sites accounts gets linked then one can send his or her message to all the social sites on a single click.

As many times message for a Facebook is not suitable for Twitter and vice versa. To fix this problem the http://ping.fm/ gives features of making Subgroup within the group. For example users can send message to only to Facebook and LinkedIn and not to Twitter, for this one need to go to ‘Create Group’ option and give a specific name to this subgroup. After this the http://ping.fm/ will provides the facility to share particular message on particular sites only.

Also apart http://ping.fm/ some other service on the web are also available which provide the same service but only on payment basis, like http://hootsuite.com/ provides the same service as http://ping.fm/ but you have to pay Rs. 315 per month. Similarly http://www.tweetdeck.com/ provides this service but it is support only to Facebook and Twitter account only.

Sony Tablet S (SGPT111IN/S) Review

2012-01-15T22:52:00.000+05:30

Sony the Electronics consumer device maker launched its first tablet in India which is only Wi-Fi enable with the brand name Sony Tablet S model SGPT111IN/S. Sony Managing Director Masaru Tamagawa told reporters here that “Today we are launching tablets that support Wi-Fi connectivity. In mid-January we will launch tablets that will have both 3G connectivity and Wi-Fi. We expect 3G-enabled tablets to contribute 80 per cent to our total tablet sales in this financial year.”
Other Sony version Sony Tablet model which is 3G capable has dual screen and can be folded also, this dual screen can be used as a single screen or can be use as for two different purpose.
Now in this article we will discuss the current launched Sony Tablet S.

The Operating System of this tablet is Google Android 3.2, display is 9.4 (23.87 cms) True Black (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT Colour LCD and is Powered by 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor with Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU and the RAM is 1GB. Some of the important features are given below

Operating System
Google Android 3.2

Display
display is 9.4 (23.87 cms) True Black (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT Colour LCD

Processor
1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor with Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU

RAM
1GB

Storage Memory
16 GB

Ports
Hi-Speed USB Micro-AB connector x1 No.
Headphone Jack Stereo, mini jack x 1 No.
DC IN port x 1 No.

Wireless Connectivity
LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n
LAN DATA Rate Maximum transmission speed: 72 Mbps,
Maximum receipt speed: 72

Bluetooth Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1 + EDR
Supports A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HID, SPP, OPP

GPS
Yes

Camera
Front Camera Web Camera (Resolution: 640 x 480, Effective Pixels: 0.3 Mega pixels)
Rear Camera
HD camera powered by “Exmor for mobile” (Resolution: 2592 x 1944, Effective Pixels: 5 Mega pixels)

Battery Life
Built-in rechargeable battery pack which runs for at least 8 Hrs for Wi-Fi web browsing, watching video and listing music. Requires 5 Hrs for full charge.

Speaker
Built in Stereo speakers

Dimension
241.2 x 10.1 – 20.6 x 174.3 mm
Weight
598 grms

Other Features

Swift and smooth touch experience with “Quick View” and “Quick Touch”
Pre-installed with games for PlayStation Certified devices
Throw videos, music, and photos to DLNA network devices
Control your home devices as a universal remote controller

A Review of Different E-mail Services

2012-01-15T22:27:00.000+05:30

When the word of e-mail heard we generally think about Gmail, Yahoo mail and Hotmail mostly, but there are various email service provider on the web which are least known but have some useful features. Some of these e-mails Service Providers are discuss in this article .

1. Inbox.com

The key features of this e-mail service are:-

It is famous for its fast speed.

It gives a free space of 5 GB.

It can support up to 30 MB of attachment.

It incorporate great interface, fast search, has Microsoft word like rich text editing features.

It also includes anti-spam and antivirus scanning features.

It also has facility to organise your e-mail account by the use of stars, folders, labels and by the use of filters.

It has calendar, notes and images gallery.

In this e-mail the inbox can be make of users colour and design wish.

Presently this mail service is not avilable in India.

2. Aol.com/mail

This email service is very famous in US. It is true that if you this e-mail service than surly you need to remember Gmail or Hotmail service. The key features of this e-mail service areIn this mail service one can get the unlimited online storage.There is no tension regarding virus.It has beautiful design.It includes calendar, chat and social networking like features.In this mail with the help of HTML Formatting one can format its mail like MS word.With this mail service one can send SMS.Also other features of this mail service includes address book, auto reply facility and has facility to make your schedule.

3. Mail.com

This mail service is particularly useful for mainly for business oriented people. The key features areIf you want your email address should reflect your business etc. then there are more than two hundred options are available like doctors.com or india.com to choose from there.It also provides unlimited e-mail storages facility.It includes spam filter and antivirus security features.Due to drag and drop of labels facility it has so more than 30 million people use it today.

4. Zoho.com/mail

With zoho mail service ordinary users can make their accounts. Its key features areIt provides a free space of 5 GB.It includes instant messenger and calendar features.Its mail box is completely free from advertisements etc.In this mail service you can enjoy the Delay Reply features.It also includes various option for making it users friendly.

5. myspace.com/my/mail

As we know that myspace is a social networking site. And thee-mail service introduce by it has many features. The key features areAs it provides the unlimited storage space so one no need to delete its emails.Every precaution has been taken to tackle the threat of e-mail hacking in this mail service.With the help of spam and virus filter one can have not to worry about e-mail safety. As it has great features of e-mail sending and has rich text formatting facility.One drawback it has as it not has folders and labels so one can face some difficulty in management of their messages. Rest of the features are very good.

Gmail gets better with Google+

2012-01-15T21:50:00.000+05:30

One key element of Google+ is a focus on targeted sharing within subsets of your social group, which are what Google calls Circles. Circles are simply small groups of people that you can share to, each with names like friends, family, classmates and co-workers.

Also within Google+, Google has created a section specifically for viewing, managing and editing multimedia. The photo tab takes a user to all of the photos he or she has shared, as well as the ones he or she is tagged in. It’s not just photo tagging, though: Google+ includes an image editor (complete with Instagram-like photo effects), privacy options and sharing features

Make Gmail more about the people you care about

Find emails from the people in your Google+ circles, share photos effortlessly, and see what your friends are saying all right from within Gmail.

Find emails from the people in your circles .

Looking for that note your mom sent last week? Instead of sifting through your pile of daily deal newsletters, filter your mail by your Google+ circles and see emails from the people who matter most.

Share photos with just one click

Why download? The next time someone emails you a great photo, you can share it on Google+ without leaving your inbox.

See what else your friends are saying

Whenever you get an email from someone in your circles, you can also see the things they’ve recently shared with you on Google+. If they’re not in your circles yet, it’s easy to add them straight from Gmail.

HP Pavilion g6-1201tx

2011-12-04T19:30:00.000+05:30

HP Pavilion g6-1201tx Laptop Features :

System Features
- OS : Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64
- Processors : 2.4 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-2430M
Memory
- Internal Memory : 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 (1 x 2 GB)
Storage
- Internal Drives : 640 GB SATA (5400 rpm)
- Optical Drive : SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display
- Size : 15.6″ High-Definition LED HP Brightview Display
- Graphics : AMD Radeon HD 6470M
Communication
- Wi-Fi : 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Connectivity
Power
- Energy Efficiency
  - ENERGY STAR® qualified
  - EPEAT Silver®

HP Pavilion g6-1201tx Laptop Price in India : Rs.38,000 .

Specifications

System features
Operating system	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64
Processors	Intel® Core™ i5-2430M • 2.4 GHz
Chipset	Intel HM65 Express

Memory
Memory, standard	4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 (1 x 4 GB)
Memory, maximum	Upgradeable to 8 GB DDR3
Memory slots	2 user accessible

Storage
Hard drive description	640 GB SATA (5400 rpm)
Optical drive	SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

Graphics
Display	15.6" High-Definition LED HP Brightview Display 1366 x 768
Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 6470M (1 GB DDR3 dedicated)

Expansion features
Ports	1 VGA 1 HDMI 1 headphone-out 1 microphone-in 3 USB 2.0 1 RJ45
Slots	Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader for Secure Digital cards, Multimedia cards

Media devices
Webcam	Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone (VGA)
Audio features	Altec Lansing speakers - SRS Premium Sound

Input devices
Pointing device	TouchPad supporting Multi-Touch gestures with On/Off button
Keyboard	Notebook keyboard with home roll keys

Communications
Network interface	Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN
Wireless	802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth

Dimensions and Weight
Weight	Starting at 2.3 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)	37.4 x 24.5 x 3.63 cm

Power
Power supply type	90W AC Power Adapter
Energy efficiency	ENERGY STAR® qualified; EPEAT Silver®

Security management
Security management	Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot; Power-on password; Accepts 3rd party security lock devices

What's included
Warranty	1 year, parts and labour
Software included	Multimedia and Entertainment (Software may vary in different countries.): Cyberlink Youcam Omnifone™ International Music Station (Available in certain countries.) Adobe Flash Player Adobe Shockwave Player HP QuickWeb 3.1 Product Support (Software may vary in different countries.): HP Setup HP Support Assistant HP Power Manager User Guide Documentation Recovery Manager Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2012 (60-day trial) Productivity and Lifestyle (Software may vary in different countries.): Adobe® Reader® Evernote Skype (Available in certain countries.) Windows® Live™ Essentials Microsoft Office 2010 (Purchase a Product Key to activate a full Microsoft Office 2010 suite.) HP Launch Box
Product color	Charcoal Grey

HP Pavilion G6-1017TU Laptop Computer

2011-12-04T17:30:00.000+05:30

The new HP pavilion G6-1017TU laptop computer runs with windows 7 home basic (64bit) operating system and powered by latest intel 2nd generation i5 series processor. HP pavilion G6-1017TU specially designed for multimedia lovers which built with altec lansing speakers (SRS Premium Sound with great bass effect) and it has many sophisticated features.

Pavilion G6 built with Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3 GHz processor with Intel HM65 chipset and 15.6″ High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display powered by Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution. TouchPad supporting with multi-touch gestures and On/Off button which enhances the usability and keyboard integrated with home roll keys. Enabled with Wi-Fi and bluetooth wireless connectivity improves your productivity and multi-format digital media card reader helps you to connect and transfer your mobile phone, digital camera photographs and videos.

HP Pavilion G6-1017TU Laptop Computer Technical Specifications

Windows 7 home basic (64 bit) genuine operating system
Intel Core 2.3 GHz i5-2410M processor with Intel HM65 chipset
15.6″ LED HP BrightView High Definition display with 1366 x 768 pixels
Display powered by Intel HD 3000 graphics card
2 RAM slots with 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 RAM memory and upgradable up to 8GB
Loaded with 500 GB SATA, 5400 RPM hard disk drive
Built with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW with double layer support
Multi-Format digital media card reader, Webcam with integrated digital microphone
Altec lancing speaker with SRS Premium Sound, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth
Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN, Keyboard with home roll keys
Touchpad features with multi-touch gestures and on/off button
1 VGA and 1 HDMI port, 1 headphone-out, 1 microphone-in, 3 USB 2.0 slot, RJ45
Dimensions are 37.4 x 24.5 x 3.05 cm and starts from 2.5 Kgs of weight

HP Pavilion G6-1017TU Laptop Computer Price in India – Rs.40,000/-

Best Antivirus Software - Microsoft Security Essentials

2011-11-22T13:21:00.000+05:30

Microsoft's security essentials is Most lighteset internet security suite for windows 7. It's beyond me why people don't mention their operating system in these forums? How can't I give advice on a guess? But, check out Microsoft's "security essentials". 99% chance I'm right, right? And don't blindly install free junk.

Features

Easy to install and use
Light and unobtrusive
Comprehensive protection
Easy to get, easy to use
Several scan types
Quiet Protection
Malware detection
Dynamic/behavioral detection
Disinfection
Rootkit removal
Fast Scan speed
Automatic updates
Quiet Protection
Malware detection
Dynamic/behavioral detection
Disinfection
Rootkit removal
Fast Scan speed
Automatic updates

Overall, these results show that Security Essentials holds its own as a free standalone antivirus app. As with most other options in that category, it doesn't provide a firewall, behavioral detection, or other security extras. But since Vista and Windows 7 already include a two-way firewall, and you can add top-notch behavioral protection with another free app, MSE looks like a good budget choice for baseline antivirus protection.

Microsoft Security Essentials includes three types of scan - quick, full, or customizable. They can be scheduled to run at a give time or particular location, and can be modified to work when the computer is not actually in use. Handily, Microsoft Security Essentials automatically updates its database, and is fully integrated with Windows Explorer and the Windows Firewall. It also boasts a system restore point, in case you need to undo any over-enthusiastic cleaning.

Microsoft Security Essentials is Microsoft's first attempt at a standalone security application for home use. Given its simplicity and suitability for beginners, it probably isn't the best choice for more advanced users or professional network administrators, but for the average user, it covers all the bases. Bear in mind, however, that Microsoft Security Essentials doesn't disinfect files - it only deletes them in case of infection.

Download Microsoft Security Essentials

How To change Computer OR Laptop RAM

2011-11-15T23:03:00.000+05:30

The amount of RAM you need depends on the operating system you are using. For systems running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, you should have the minimum recommended amount, but more can be better, depending on your needs. If you just use your PC for surfing the Internet and writing letters, you may need only the minimum amount of RAM required to run the version of Windows you have installed on your computer. But for the best performance—especially if you keep several programs open at the same time while you’re working—consider increasing the RAM on your computer to at least 2 gigabytes (GB).

Quick facts about RAM

RAM = random access memory. RAM is the primary working memory in a computer used for the temporary storage of programs and data and in which the data can be accessed directly and modified.

RAM is measured in bytes: 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1,024 megabytes (MB) = 1,048,576 kilobytes (KB)

How much RAM do I need?

The average Windows XP user should be satisfied with 1GB of RAM. Our tests, which involve working with images and using Nero Express to burn CDs, ran one-third faster when we upgraded from 512MB of RAM to 1GB. Power users who simultaneously run lots of demanding applications, or anyone regularly working with digital video or other large graphics files, will want at least 2GB. If you're planning to upgrade your PC to Windows Vista, you can still get away with 1GB, but for a more comfortable experience we recommend 2GB of RAM.

RAM comes in many flavors, including DDR, DDR2, and DDR3. Newer technologies offer faster performance, but most motherboards accept only one type of RAM. Check your PC's manual to find out what type of RAM modules you need and how they have to be installed. RAM dealers such as

Crucial and Kingston offer handy online tools for identifying the right RAM for many PCs and motherboards. Most PCs being upgraded today use dual-channel memory, which you must install in pairs for maximum performance, so adding two 512MB modules instead of one 1GB module may be better. Again, check your documentation.

Prepration

To determine the maximum amount of RAM your computer can handle along with the speed, consult your PC owner's manual, which should show you the number of slots (the place where you insert the RAM), how much RAM each can take, and the maximum RAM your system can use.

To find out what kind of module you need, you can also open up your computer.

First, turn off the computer, but leave it plugged in so that it's automatically grounded. (Computers that should not remain plugged in will be clearly marked.)

Place the computer on a clean workspace and remove the cover carefully (you may need to use a screwdriver).

Touch the case to ground yourself. When you touch the case, it discharges static electricity that could otherwise damage your computer. (Note that some manuals recommend anti-static wrist straps, but this is not necessary for home users.)

Locate the RAM modules, which are green with black tubes, on the motherboard.

Now determine the type of module you have. You can identify the type by its appearance.

RDRAM is paired up (you have to put in two at a time) and has metal casing on one side.

DDR SDRAM is the most popular and looks like regular RAM but has one notch.

SDRAM (which is being phased out) has two notches.

Also note your RAM speed, which is usually written on the side of the existing chip (either 266 or 333).

If you don't have a free slot, remove one of the memory cards to check the number of notches on it. You will replace the smaller of the two RAM modules.

Bay RAM

Checklist

Amount of memory/RAM you have: __ MB

Amount of memory/RAM you require: __ MB

Amount of memory/RAM on each module: __ MB and __ MB

Maximum amount of RAM your computer can handle: __ MB

Amount of memory/RAM you will buy: __ MB

RAM speed for your computer: ___

SDRAM , DDR SDRAM, DDR2, OR DDR3

Install your new RAM

Turn off the computer, and touch the metal casing.

Note:

If you have a computer that should not remain plugged in while you work on it, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. Then, press the button that turns on the power to your computer. This action helps you to be sure that there is no residual power to the memory slots or the computer's motherboard. The board also may have an LED light that is lit, which is another indication that there is residual power.

Open the compartment where your RAM is installed. You may have to remove screws to open the compartment. Note that this example is for a laptop computer. If you have a desktop computer, refer to the user manual to locate the RAM. You will have to remove the computer's cover.

You may need to use a screwdriver to open the compartment where RAM modules are installed.

Locate the RAM modules (RAM cards). Find the empty slot where you plan to add a module, or remove the RAM module you are replacing.

The RAM module has been installed and is snugly in place.

Reconnect all the cables, but leave the casing open until you're sure everything is working right.

Turn your computer back on. If the machine starts to beep, the memory is either incompatible or not correctly in its slot. If you've installed everything correctly, the system will detect the new RAM.

Check your system information to see how much RAM you now have. If you replaced a 512-MB module with a 1-GB one, you should have 1 GB (1,024 MB) minus 512 —or 512 MB more RAM than you did previously. If you added the RAM but didn't remove any, you should have 1 GB more RAM, for a total of 1.5 GB.

Try one of your programs that wasn't working well. If it still isn't working, unplug everything again and get back into the computer to check that the RAM modules are firmly secured.