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Sony Ericsson Cheat Codes

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:51:00 +0000

Reset English Menu: *#0000#
Programming Menu (Short): 987 + >
Programming Menu (Long): 923885 + >
Field Test: 904090 + > (to exit 904090 + >)

Phone Test: 904059 + > (to exit 3 + <) Analog Mode: 904095 + menu DM mode 904959 + menu Secret menu / Software version: >*<<*<*
Reset Theme (<0000>)
Serial Number / IMEI: *#06#
Network Information <**<
Lock status: <- * * <-
Shortcut to last dialed numbers: 0#
Default Language: <>
Shortcut to sim numbers: On main menu type a number and press #
Programming Checks: >*<<*<*> or >*<<*<*>
Phone Test: 904059 + > (to exit 3 + <)
Opening phone without a SIM card: **04*0000*0000*0000# followed by on 'Wrong Pin' number

Free Your Ram for Free!

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:14:00 +0000

This is just a tip for making the best use of your RAM.When you are not using a certain application,minimize the window of the application.This will use less memory.If you want to see for yourself then follow the following steps:
1.Open any application for e.g. MS Word.
2.Open the Task Manager.
3.Check the memory use of MS Word.
4.Minimize MS Word.
5.Check its memory use again.
6.There is a whooping difference.

So before clicking on any window on the taskbar minimize all the other applications.You can use the shortcut key Windows+D to minimize all the windows and then open the one that you need.

Nokia Codes,tricks and hacks

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:59:00 +0000

Nokia Codes..

Some Codes here... May work... May not wok...

Nokia Code function

*3370# This Nokia code activates Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your Nokia cell phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%
#3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) .
*#4720# Activate Half Rate Codec - Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time.
*#4720# With this Nokia code you can deactivate the Half Rate Codec.
*#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type .
*#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work.
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number) .
#pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).
#pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols) .
#pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).
#pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols) .
*#147# This lets you know who called you last (Only vodofone).
*#1471# Last call (Only vodofone) .
*#21# This phone code allows you to check the number that "All Calls" are diverted to.
*#2640# Displays phone security code in use .
*#30# Lets you see the private number.
*#43# Allows you to check the "Call Waiting" status of your cell phone.
*#61# Allows you to check the number that "On No Reply" calls are diverted to .
*#62# Allows you to check the number that "Divert If Unreachable (no service)" calls are diverted to .
*#67# Allows you to check the number that "On Busy Calls" are diverted to
*#67705646# Phone code that removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330
*#73# Reset phone timers and game scores.
*#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature "SIM Clock Stop Allowed", it means you will get the best standby time possible .
*#7760# Manufactures code.
*#7780# Restore factory settings.
*#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110.
*#92702689# Displays - 1.Serial Number, 2.Date Made, 3.Purchase Date, 4.Date of last repair (0000 for no repairs), 5.Transfer User Data. To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off then on again.
*#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem.
**21*number# Turn on "All Calls" diverting to the phone number entered.
**61*number# Turn on "No Reply" diverting to the phone number entered .
**67*number# Turn on "On Busy" diverting to the phone number entered .
12345 This is the default security code .
press and hold # Lets you switch between lines.

Use Your Task Manager to improve Performance

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:23:00 +0000

It happens so many times that you download some file and it makes your PC painfully slow. You delete that file but it does not help. The file might have some program which has been installed on your computer so deleting the file does not necessarily uninstall the program. So press Ctrl+Alt +Del (Undoubtedly the most used command in Windows).

1. Close all the programs before starting this process. Now open the Task Manager.

2. Just click the user entry to order the entries as per the user. Scan the entries with your username.

3. Check the application names. Ignore the important processes like explorer.exe, taskmgr.exe, antivirus executables, ctfmon.exe (If you’ve installed Office), rundll32.exe, etc. If you find anything other than this then type the process name in Google Search and you would get valuable information regarding the process or just type the process name here

4. If it lists your process as suspicious then end that process. Check your Systems Performance. Repeat this for all the suspicious processes on your Task manager. If you’ve zeroed in on some process the goto next step.

5. Search it in Windows (Use the Search Functionality).Find the location of that process and delete it. If it is starting again than Start your PC in Safe Mode and delete it.

I hope this helps.

Wireless Charging

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:52:00 +0000

Have you ever left for an important meeting with your laptop or your cell-phone but forgot about the charger?

Wireless charging is going to revolutionize the way we use our devices just like Wifi changed the way we surf internet .

Imagine never having to worry about your battery need.There would be wireless charging points just like wifi hotspots.You enter a room and a pop up will ask you whether you want to charge your device just like joining a new network.If you agree then it will begin charging your device instantly. No one will have to worry about different types of adaptors,cables,clutter of wires,etc .

Windows Explorer Shortcuts

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:53:00 +0000

Run Commands:

Windows Explorer Shortcuts:-

compmgmt.msc - Computer management

devmgmt.msc - Device manager

diskmgmt.msc - Disk management

dfrg.msc - Disk defrag

eventvwr.msc - Event viewer

fsmgmt.msc - Shared folders

gpedit.msc - Group policies

lusrmgr.msc - Local users and groups

perfmon.msc - Performance monitor

rsop.msc - Resultant set of policies

secpol.msc - Local security settings

services.msc - Various Services

msconfig - System Configuration Utility

regedit - Registry Editor

msinfo32 _ System Information

sysedit _ System Edit

win.ini _ windows loading information(also system.ini)

winver _ Shows current version of windows

mailto: _ Opens default email client

command _ Opens command prompt

Run Commands to access the control panel:

Add/Remove Programs control appwiz.cpl

Date/Time Properties control timedate.cpl

Display Properties control desk.cpl

FindFast control findfast.cpl

Fonts Folder control fonts

Internet Properties control inetcpl.cpl

Keyboard Properties control main.cpl keyboard

Mouse Properties control main.cpl

Multimedia Properties control mmsys.cpl

Network Properties control netcpl.cpl

Password Properties control password.cpl

Printers Folder control printers

Sound Properties control mmsys.cpl sounds

System Properties control sysdm.cpl

Command Prompt:

ANSI.SYS Defines functions that change display graphics, control cursor movement, and reassign keys.

APPEND Causes MS-DOS to look in other directories when editing a file or running a command.

ARP Displays, adds, and removes arp information from network devices.

ASSIGN Assign a drive letter to an alternate letter.

ASSOC View the file associations.

AT Schedule a time to execute commands or programs.

ATMADM Lists connections and addresses seen by Windows ATM call manager.

ATTRIB Display and change file attributes.

BATCH Recovery console command that executes a series of commands in a file.

BOOTCFG Recovery console command that allows a user to view, modify, and rebuild the boot.ini

BREAK Enable / disable CTRL + C feature.

CACLS View and modify file ACL's.

CALL Calls a batch file from another batch file.

CD Changes directories.

CHCP Supplement the International keyboard and character set information.

CHDIR Changes directories.

CHKDSK Check the hard disk drive running FAT for errors.

CHKNTFS Check the hard disk drive running NTFS for errors.

CHOICE Specify a listing of multiple options within a batch file.

CLS Clears the screen.

CMD Opens the command interpreter.

COLOR Easily change the foreground and background color of the MS-DOS window.

COMP Compares files.

COMPACT Compresses and uncompress files.

CONTROL Open control panel icons from the MS-DOS prompt.

CONVERT Convert FAT to NTFS.

COPY Copy one or more files to an alternate location.

CTTY Change the computers input/output devices.

DATE View or change the systems date.

DEBUG Debug utility to create assembly programs to modify hardware settings.

DEFRAG Re-arrange the hard disk drive to help with loading programs.

DEL Deletes one or more files.

DELETE Recovery console command that deletes a file.

DELTREE Deletes one or more files and/or directories.

DIR List the contents of one or more directory.

DISABLE Recovery console command that disables Windows system services or drivers.

DISKCOMP Compare a disk with another disk.

DISKCOPY Copy the contents of one disk and place them on another disk.

DOSKEY Command to view and execute commands that have been run in the past.

DOSSHELL A GUI to help with early MS-DOS users.

DRIVPARM Enables overwrite of original device drivers.

ECHO Displays messages and enables and disables echo.

EDIT View and edit files.

EDLIN View and edit files.

EMM386 Load extended Memory Manager.

ENABLE Recovery console command to enable a disable service or driver.

ENDLOCAL Stops the localization of the environment changes enabled by the setlocal command.

ERASE Erase files from computer.

EXIT Exit from the command interpreter.

EXPAND Expand a M*cros*ft Windows file back to it's original format.

EXTRACT Extract files from the M*cros*ft Windows cabinets.

FASTHELP Displays a listing of MS-DOS commands and information about them.

FC Compare files.

FDISK Utility used to create partitions on the hard disk drive.

FIND Search for text within a file.

FINDSTR Searches for a string of text within a file.

FIXBOOT Writes a new boot sector.

FIXMBR Writes a new boot record to a disk drive.

FOR Boolean used in batch files.

FORMAT Command to erase and prepare a disk drive.

FTP Command to connect and operate on a FTP server.

FTYPE Displays or modifies file types used in file extension associations.

GOTO Moves a batch file to a specific label or location.

GRAFTABL Show extended characters in graphics mode.

HELP Display a listing of commands and brief explanation.

IF Allows for batch files to perform conditional processing.

IFSHLP.SYS 32-bit file manager.

IPCONFIG Network command to view network adapter settings and assigned values.

KEYB Change layout of keyboard.

LABEL Change the label of a disk drive.

LH Load a device driver in to high memory.

LISTSVC Recovery console command that displays the services and drivers.

LOADFIX Load a program above the first 64k.

LOADHIGH Load a device driver in to high memory.

LOCK Lock the hard disk drive.

LOGON Recovery console command to list installations and enable administrator login.

MAP Displays the device name of a drive.

MD Command to create a new directory.

MEM Display memory on system.

MKDIR Command to create a new directory.

MODE Modify the port or display settings.

MORE Display one page at a time.

MOVE Move one or more files from one directory to another directory.

MSAV Early M*cros*ft Virus scanner.

MSD Diagnostics utility.

MSCDEX Utility used to load and provide access to the CD-ROM.

NBTSTAT Displays protocol statistics and current TCP/IP connections using NBT

NET Update, fix, or view the network or network settings

NETSH Configure dynamic and static network information from MS-DOS.

NETSTAT Display the TCP/IP network protocol statistics and information.

NLSFUNC Load country specific information.

NSLOOKUP Look up an IP address of a domain or host on a network.

PATH View and modify the computers path location.

PATHPING View and locate locations of network latency.

PAUSE Command used in batch files to stop the processing of a command.

PING Test / send information to another network computer or network device.

POPD Changes to the directory or network path stored by the pushd command.

POWER Conserve power with computer portables.

PRINT Prints data to a printer port.

PROMPT View and change the MS-DOS prompt.

PUSHD Stores a directory or network path in memory so it can be returned to at any time.

QBASIC Open the QBasic.

RD Removes an empty directory.

REN Renames a file or directory.

RENAME Renames a file or directory.

RMDIR Removes an empty directory.

ROUTE View and configure windows network route tables.

RUNAS Enables a user to execute a program on another computer.

SCANDISK Run the scandisk utility.

SCANREG Scan registry and recover registry from errors.

SET Change one variable or string to another.

SETLOCAL Enables local environments to be changed without affecting anything else.

SETVER Change MS-DOS version to trick older MS-DOS programs.

SHARE Installs support for file sharing and locking capabilities.

SHIFT Changes the position of replaceable parameters in a batch program.

SHUTDOWN Shutdown the computer from the MS-DOS prompt.

SMARTDRV Create a disk cache in conventional memory or extended memory.

SORT Sorts the input and displays the output to the screen.

START Start a separate window in Windows from the MS-DOS prompt.

SUBST Substitute a folder on your computer for another drive letter.

SWITCHES Remove add functions from MS-DOS.

SYS Transfer system files to disk drive.

TELNET Telnet to another computer / device from the prompt.

TIME View or modify the system time.

TITLE Change the title of their MS-DOS window.

TRACERT Visually view a network packets route across a network.

TREE View a visual tree of the hard disk drive.

TYPE Display the contents of a file.

UNDELETE Undelete a file that has been deleted.

UNFORMAT Unformat a hard disk drive.

UNLOCK Unlock a disk drive.

VER Display the version information.

VERIFY Enables or disables the feature to determine if files have been written properly.

VOL Displays the volume information about the designated drive.

XCOPY Copy multiple files, directories, and/or drives from one location to another.

TRUENAME When placed before a file, will display the whole directory in which it exists

TASKKILL It allows you to kill those unneeded or locked up applications

Windows XP Shortcuts:

ALT+- (ALT+hyphen) Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu

ALT+ENTER View properties for the selected item

ALT+ESC Cycle through items in the order they were opened

ALT+F4 Close the active item, or quit the active program

ALT+SPACEBAR Display the System menu for the active window

ALT+TAB Switch between open items

ALT+Underlined letter Display the corresponding menu

BACKSPACE View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer

CTRL+A Select all

CTRL+B Bold

CTRL+C Copy

CTRL+I Italics

CTRL+O Open an item

CTRL+U Underline

CTRL+V Paste

CTRL+X Cut

CTRL+Z Undo

CTRL+F4 Close the active document

CTRL while dragging Copy selected item

CTRL+SHIFT while dragging Create shortcut to selected iteM

CTRL+RIGHT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word

CTRL+LEFT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word

CTRL+DOWN ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph

CTRL+UP ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph

SHIFT+DELETE Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin

ESC Cancel the current task

F1 Displays Help

F2 Rename selected item

F3 Search for a file or folder

F4 Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer

F5 Refresh the active window

F6 Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

F10 Activate the menu bar in the active program

SHIFT+F10 Display the shortcut menu for the selected item

CTRL+ESC Display the Start menu

SHIFT+CTRL+ESC Launches Task Manager

SHIFT when you insert a CD Prevent the CD from automatically playing

WIN Display or hide the Start menu

WIN+BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box

WIN+D Minimizes all Windows and shows the Desktop

WIN+E Open Windows Explorer

WIN+F Search for a file or folder

WIN+F+CTRL Search for computers

WIN+L Locks the desktop

WIN+M Minimize or restore all windows

WIN+R Open the Run dialog box

WIN+TAB Switch between open items

ALT+SPACEBAR - Display the current window’s system menu

SHIFT+F10 - Display the item's context menu

CTRL+ESC - Display the Start menu

ALT+TAB - Switch to the window you last used

ALT+F4 - Close the current window or quit

CTRL+A - Select all items

CTRL+X - Cut selected item(s)

CTRL+C - Copy selected item(s)

CTRL+V - Paste item(s)

CTRL+Z - Undo last action

CTRL+(+) - Automatically resize the columns in the right hand pane

TAB - Move forward through options

ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to a previous view

ALT+LEFT ARROW - Move backward to a previous view

SHIFT+DELETE - Delete an item immediately

BACKSPACE - View the folder one level up

ALT+ENTER - View an item’s properties

F10 - Activate the menu bar in programs

F6 - Switch between left and right panes

F5 - Refresh window contents

F3 - Display Find application

F2 - Rename selected item

Internet Explorer Shortcuts:

CTRL+A - Select all items on the current page

CTRL+D - Add the current page to your Favorites

CTRL+E - Open the Search bar

CTRL+F - Find on this page

CTRL+H - Open the History bar

CTRL+I - Open the Favorites bar

CTRL+N - Open a new window

CTRL+O - Go to a new location

CTRL+P - Print the current page or active frame

CTRL+S - Save the current page

CTRL+W - Close current browser window

CTRL+ENTER - Adds the http://www. (url) .com

SHIFT+CLICK - Open link in new window

BACKSPACE - Go to the previous page

ALT+HOME - Go to your Home page

HOME - Move to the beginning of a document

TAB - Move forward through items on a page

END - Move to the end of a document

ESC - Stop downloading a page

F11 - Toggle full-screen view

F5 - Refresh the current page

F4 - Display list of typed addresses

F6 - Change Address bar and page focus

ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Go to the next page

SHIFT+CTRL+TAB - Move back between frames

SHIFT+F10 - Display a shortcut menu for a link

SHIFT+TAB - Move back through the items on a page

CTRL+TAB - Move forward between frames

CTRL+C - Copy selected items to the clipboard

CTRL+V - Insert contents of the clipboard

ENTER - Activate a selected link

HOME - Move to the beginning of a document

END - Move to the end of a document

F1 - Display Internet Explorer Help

Home page Problem

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:31:00 +0000

Some websites illegally modify your registry editor and set their website as default home page, for stop this,

1. Right-click on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop and select "Properties".

2. In the "Target" box you will see "C:\Program Files\Internet

Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE".

3. Now by adding the URL of the site to the end of this it overrides any

Homepage setting in internet options:

"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" www.blabla.com.

Delete this URL and you can retrieve your Home Page

Unlimited Rapidshare Downloads

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:27:00 +0000

Unlimited Rapidshare Downloads

Its very easy to fool Rapid Share server if your IP address is assigned by your ISP. Just follow these simple steps:

clean up IE or netscape cookie( In this case the one that belong to rapidshare website)

On Command prompt

type -----> ipconfig /flushdns <---Enter

type -----> ipconfig /release <---Enter

type -----> ipconfig /renew <---Enter

type -----> exit <--------Enter

Or save these commands in a bat file and run it everytime you need to fool Rapidshare server.Remember to clean up rapidshare cookie in your temp Internet files folder.

Now you should be ready to download as many files as you want from their server.

How to save Windows xp updates

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:59:00 +0000

Go to the Windows Update web site.

In the left pane, under Other Options, select “Personalize Windows Update”.

Under “Set Options for Windows Update”, select the checkbox for “Display the Link to Windows Update Catalog under ‘See Also’”, then click “Save Settings”.

Go back to the Windows Update web site.

In the left pane, under “See Also”, select “Windows Update Catalog”.

Select “Find Updates for Microsoft Operating Systems”.

Select the operating system and language of your choice.

Select “Critical Updates and Service Packs”.

Select all of the patches you’d like to download, then click on “Go to download basket” to download them.Done!!

Hide Folder's

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:52:00 +0000

Create Folder's without a name:

First create a new folder somewhere on your hard drive.Now when you name it hold down "Alt" and press "0160" .This will create an invisible space so it will appear as if it has no name.You can use this to store all your personal files and hide them

Make Xp Go Faster

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:48:00 +0000

Services You Can Disable

There are quite a few services you can disable from starting automatically.

This would be to speed up your boot time and free resources.

They are only suggestions so I suggestion you read the description of each one when you run Services

and that you turn them off one at a time.

Some possibilities are:

Alerter

Application Management

Clipbook

Fast UserSwitching

Human Interface Devices

Indexing Service

Messenger

Net Logon

NetMeeting

QOS RSVP

Remote Desktop Help Session Manager

Remote Registry

Routing & Remote Access

SSDP Discovery Service

Universal Plug and Play Device Host

Web Client

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Cleaning the Prefetch Directory

WindowsXP has a new feature called Prefetch. This keeps a shortcut to recently used programs.

However it can fill up with old and obsolete programs.

To clean this periodically go to:

Star / Run / Prefetch

Press Ctrl-A to highlight all the shorcuts

Delete them

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Not Displaying Logon, Logoff, Startup and Shutdown Status Messages

To turn these off:

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system

If it is not already there, create a DWORD value named DisableStatusMessages

Give it a value of 1

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Clearing the Page File on Shutdown

Click on the Start button

Go to the Control Panel

Administrative Tools

Local Security Policy

Local Policies

Click on Security Options

Right hand menu - right click on "Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile"

Select "Enable"

Reboot

For regedit users.....

If you want to clear the page file on each shutdown:

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\ClearPageFileAtShutdown

Set the value to 1

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No GUI Boot

If you don't need to see the XP boot logo,

Run MSCONFIG

Click on the BOOT.INI tab

Check the box for /NOGUIBOOT

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Speeding the Startup of Some CD Burner Programs

If you use program other than the native WindowsXP CD Burner software,

you might be able to increase the speed that it loads.

Go to Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Services

Double-click on IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service

For the Startup Type, select Disabled

Click on the OK button and then close the Services window

If you dont You should notice

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Getting Rid of Unread Email Messages

To remove the Unread Email message by user's login names:

Start Regedit

For a single user: Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail

For all users: Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail

Create a DWORD key called MessageExpiryDays

Give it a value of 0

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Decreasing Boot Time

Microsoft has made available a program to analyze and decrease the time it takes to boot to WindowsXP

The program is called BootVis

Uncompress the file.

Run BOOTVIS.EXE

For a starting point, run Trace / Next Boot + Driver Delays

This will reboot your computer and provide a benchmark

After the reboot, BootVis will take a minute or two to show graphs of your system startup.

Note how much time it takes for your system to load (click on the red vertical line)

Then run Trace / Optimize System

Re-Run the Next Boot + Drive Delays

Note how much the time has decreased

Mine went from approximately 33 to 25 seconds.

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Increasing Graphics Performance

By default, WindowsXP turns on a lot of shadows, fades, slides etc to menu items.

Most simply slow down their display.

To turn these off selectively:

Right click on the My Computer icon

Select Properties

Click on the Advanced tab

Under Performance, click on the Settings button

To turn them all of, select Adjust for best performance

My preference is to leave them all off except for Show shadows under mouse pointer and Show window contents while dragging

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Increasing System Performance

If you have 512 megs or more of memory, you can increase system performance

by having the core system kept in memory.

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\DisablePagingExecutive

Set the value to be 1

Reboot the computer

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Increasing File System Caching

To increase the amount of memory Windows will locked for I/O operations:

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management

Edit the key IoPageLockLimit

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Resolving Inability to Add or Remove Programs

If a particular user cannot add or remove programs, there might be a simple registry edit neeed.

Go to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Uninstall

Change the DWORD NoAddRemovePrograms to 0 disable it

4096 - 32megs of memory or less

8192 - 32+ megs of memory

16384 - 64+ megs of memory

32768 - 128+ megs of memory

65536 - 256+ megs of memory

Optimize Broadband & Dsl Connections

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:09:00 +0000

These settings allow you to boost the speed of your broadband Internet connection when using a Cable Modem or DSL Router with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create the following DWORD values, as most of these values will not already exist you will need to create them by clicking on 'Edit -> New -> DWORD Value' and then set the value as shown below.

DefaultTTL = "80" hex (or 128 decimal)

Specifies the default time to live (TTL) for TCP/IP packets. The default is 32.

EnablePMTUBHDetect = "0"

Specifies whether the stack will attempt to detect Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) routers that do not send back ICMP fragmentation-needed messages. The default is 0.

EnablePMTUDiscovery = "1"

Specifies whether the TCP/IP stack will attempt to perform path MTU discovery as specified in RFC 1191. The default is 1.

GlobalMaxTcpWindowSize = "7FFF" hex (or 32767 decimal)

Specifies the system maximum receive window size advertised by the TCP/IP stack.

TcpMaxDupAcks = "2"

Determines the number of duplicate ACKs that must be received for the same sequence number of sent data before "fast retransmit" is triggered.

SackOpts = "1"

Enables support for selective acknowledgements as documented by Request for Comment (RFC) 2018. Default is 0.

Tcp1323Opts = "1"

Controls RFC 1323 time stamps and window scaling options. Possible values are: "0" = disable RFC 1323 options, "1" = window scale enabled only, "2" = time stamps enabled only and "3" = both options enabled.

TcpWindowSize = "7FFF" hex (or 32767 decimal)

Specifies the receive window size advertised by the TCP/IP stack. If you have a latent network you can try increasing the value to 93440, 186880, or 372300.

Exit your registry and restart Windows for the changes to take effect.

If you don’t want to edit the registry, here's a little TCP utility that is ideal...

http://www.broadbandreports.com/front/doctorping.zip

.docx to .doc made easy

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:58:00 +0000

Recently a friend wanted to convert .docx files(office 2007 files) to .doc file.There are lots of tools available on the web but this is the best one and that too for free.
You can use Zamzar.Com to convert docx files into any one of the following formats (including older versions of MS Office which only open .doc files):
doc - Microsoft Word Doc
odt - OpenDocument Text Doc
pcx - Paintbrush Bitmap Image
pdf - Portable Document Format
png - Portable Network Graphic
ps - Postscript Doc
txt - Text Doc
To convert from docx simply head over to Zamzar, select the docx file you want to convert from your computer and enjoy !
Note: Conversions won’t work for .docx files created with pre-release versions of MS Word 2007.

Leopard vs. Vista

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:18:00 +0000

Mac or PC? Leopard or Vista? If you're in the market for a new computer, the choices may seem endless and limiting all at once.

New Macs generally cost several hundred dollars more than Windows machines that have similar specs, but Mac fans swear the difference is worth the cost for security and ease of use. Plus BootCamp, included with Leopard, can also run Windows. However, die-hard Windows devotees insist that their less-expensive systems can run more applications and are more customizable, especially for business purposes.

Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard touts more than 300 new features. Microsoft didn't advertise as many changes to Windows Vista, which also introduced new eye candy and under-the-hood changes. Here's a rundown of the features offered by each.

	Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard	Windows Vista
Overall score	8.0	7.0 (Basic); 7.4 (Home Premium, Business); 7.8 (Ultimate)
Setup and interface	9	7
Features	8	6 (Basic); 7 (Home Premium, Business); 9 (Ultimate)
Performance	7	8
Service and support	7	7
Basics
Cost	$129; $199 for 5 users	$99 Basic; $159 Premium; $199 Business; $259 Ultimate
System requirements	Intel or PowerPC G5 Mac; or PPC G4 with 867MHz+ processor; 512MB of RAM; 9GB available hard drive space; DVD drive	1 GHz processor; 1GB RAM (512 for Basic); 40GB hard drive (20 for Basic) with 15GB available; DVD drive
Applications included	Mail; iCal; iChat; Safari browser. iPhoto, iLife, iMovie included with new Macs	Windows Mail, Calendar, Photo Gallery, Messenger, Movie Maker; IE 7 browser
Tie-ins to Web-based tools	.Mac accounts; Wikipedia	Windows Live services
Accessibility for disabilities	Speech-to-text commands (not dictation typing); VoiceOver text-to-speech narration (male or female); Braille support	Speech-to-text commands and dictation typing; Narrator text-to-speech narration (male or female); magnifier; onscreen keyboard
Energy saving tools	Yes; automated sleep and shutdown settings	Yes; automated sleep and shutdown settings
Keyboard shortcuts	Numerous	Numerous; also mouse, sticky, and filter keys
Desktop organization
Search	New Finder, Spotlight; Smart folders	Instant search; Search folders
Document organization	Cover Flow flip-through; Instant Quick Look preview	Drop-down arrows replace slashes; Metatags; Larger thumbnails
Virtual desktops	Spaces	No
Business tools
Remote desktop	Remote Desktop , Screen Sharing (in iChat too)	Remote Desktop
Videoconferencing	iChat Theater	Windows Live Meetings; Windows Live Messenger
Security and backup
User account controls	Yes	Yes; steps you through setup after installation
Firewall	Firewall not on by default	Windows Firewall
Drive encryption	File Vault, AES256 support	Ultimate only; Windows BitLocker, EFS
Parental controls	Set time limits; Restrict and allow specific sites; log a child's activities.	Set time limits; Restrict and allow specific sites; log a child's activities.
Backup	Time Machine	Windows Backup; Restore Points; ShadowCopy
Entertainment
TV	Apple TV	Windows Media Center; record TV shows on PCs with TV tuners (Premium and Ultimate only)
Gaming	OpenGL; both 32- and 64-bit support	Direct X10 APIs; both 32- and 64-bit support; Xbox 360 support
Default media player	QuickTime Player	Windows Media Player
Support
Technical support	90 days free, then $49 per incident; free user forums; online knowledgebase; performance tuning; Genius Bar at Apple stores	90 days free, then $59 per incident; built-in performance tuning and self-diagnostics' free user forums; Online knowledgebase

Cucusoft DVD to iPod Video Converter Suite

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:47:00 +0000

The iPod is one of the best and also most used handheld multimedia devices today. With it, you will be able to not only enjoy your favorite MP3s, but you will see that the latest innovation of iPod will let you play videos while you are on the go.

However, you need to understand that the iPod will only play a specific video file format. This means that your average MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and AVI video file format will never play in your iPod. So, if you want to play your favorite videos in your iPod Video, you may want to get a software program that will be able to convert your computer video files to the video file format that iPod can play. What you need is the Cucusoft iPod Video Converter Suite.

With this software, you will be able to convert any type of video files to a file format that the iPod Video can support. This means that if you want to watch your favorite DVD movies in your iPod, you can easily do so with Cucusoft iPod Video Converter Suite.

The great thing about this software is that you will be able to convert any video file format directly to the file format that iPod Video can support or play. You don't need to convert a video file two or three times just to get the video file to become compatible with iPod.

Cucusoft iPod Video Converter Suite is also very user friendly. With just a few clicks of the mouse, you will be able convert videos to iPod Video format in no time at all.

So, if you are looking for a reliable software program that will be able to convert videos to iPod Video format, then you may want to try out Cucusoft iPod Video Converter Suite.

Apple iPod Touch (32GB)

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:32:00 +0000

The good: The Apple iPod Touch has a large, video-worthy screen, a cutting-edge interface, and Wi-Fi Internet, e-mail, and music download capabilities.

The bad: The iPod Touch may cost too much for you, depending on your needs. It has a small capacity for a portable video player.

The bottom line: The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out. Unfortunately, its lean capacity keeps it from reigning as king of the iPods.

Specs: Device type: Portable media center; Dimensions (WxDxH): 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in; Display type: LCD 3.5 in See full specs >>

On January 15, 2008, Apple added several new software features to the iPod Touch, including e-mail, location-smart maps, stocks, weather, notes, Web clips, a customizable main menu, and the ability to view rented iTunes movies. In light of the product's improved value, we've increased the overall rating of the iPod Touch from 8.3 to 8.7. We've also revised the content of this review to mention these additional features.

If you find yourself dazzled by the Web, video, and music capabilities of Apple's iPhone but can't stomach the contract commitment, the iPod Touch might be just what you're looking for. Offered in 8GB ($299) and 16GB ($399) capacities, the iPod Touch is a premium-priced device with an attractive set of features for a midsize portable video player (PVP). Still, the Touch's limited storage capacity makes it a difficult choice when held up to higher capacity products like the iPod Classic or Archos 605 WiFi.

Design
For better or worse, the iPod Touch is clearly the iPhone's baby brother. Like most products that roll out of Apple, the Touch shows the love of committed designers, hardware engineers, and usability experts. The Touch measures a slim and pocketable 4.3 inches by 2.4 inches by 0.31 inch, with an all-metal-and-glass design that feels as expensive as it looks. Because nothing will ruin a portable video player faster than a gouge across its screen, we're happy to see that the face of the iPod Touch uses the same scratch-resistant glass found on the iPhone. Most users will still want to buy a protective case, however, since the Touch feels a little fragile and the back is covered with the glossy, scratch-prone, smudge-loving chrome exterior common to most iPods.

There are only two physical buttons on the Touch: a button on the face of the player used for calling up the main menu; and a screen deactivation button found on the top-left edge of the case. The Touch is controlled largely using an icon-based touch-screen navigation menu nearly identical to the iPhone's, but with greater emphasis placed on music, photo, and video playback.

The two design details that distinguish the iPod Touch from the iPhone are the headphone jack and volume controls. While the iPhone surprised us with its difficult, recessed headphone jack, the 3.5mm headphone jack on the iPod Touch runs flush with the case and accepts any standard minijack headphone connection. In the absence of dedicated volume control buttons, the Touch gives users the ability to bring up an onscreen volume slider by double-clicking the main menu button. The same volume screen offers controls for playing, pausing, and skipping through tracks.

When it comes down to it, the iPod Touch's most unique selling point is not its feature set, but its interface. You can find products that offer more features, as well as higher quality audio and video performance, but you won't find any other product that can match the feeling you get using the iPod Touch interface. In the absence of jetpacks or flying cars, the futuristic novelty of zooming photos with a pinch of the finger or flying through your music collection in Cover Flow is difficult to quantify into a bullet point, but it is probably the most justifiable reason to invest in the Touch.

Features
The iPod Touch draws 99 percent of its features from the iPhone. While iPhone owners have zero incentive for buying the Touch, the rest of us now have a way to get our hands on many of the iPhone's features without costly and contractual AT&T service plans. The bad news is that the iPod Touch does away with more than just the iPhone's phone capabilities--it also gives up built-in speakers, microphone, camera, and Bluetooth. Remaining features such as a Safari Web browser, POP/IMAP e-mail, YouTube video portal, photo viewer, music player, video player, stock tracker, weather forecaster, notepad, and iTunes Wi-Fi music store still place the iPod Touch on the cutting edge for portable video players, however. In fact, at the time of this writing, the only product that can even compete with the iPod Touch's combination of a Wi-Fi-enabled Web browser, wireless music store, wide-screen video playback, photo viewer, and audio player, is the Archos 605 WiFi.

One of the few notable features that put the iPod Touch ahead of the iPhone is the ability to output video and photos to a television using an optional Apple AV cable, Universal Dock, or qualifying third-party video accessory. Another advantage the iPod Touch offers over the iPhone is the ability to manually manage music and video content in lieu of setting up automatic content syncing rules within iTunes. We are a little disappointed that the iPod Touch is the only iPod that does not support a generic USB storage mode, but we doubt many users will be upset by this.

Audio format support is unchanged from previous iPods. The Touch supports standard and purchased AAC, as well as MP3, Audible, WAV, AIFF, and Apple Lossless. Video format support is likewise unaltered from the H.264/MP4 files playable on 5G iPods, as well as the third-generation iPod Nano and the iPod Classic. The Touch supports video resolutions up to 640 by 480 at 30 frames per second.

Safari
The Safari Web browser found on the iPod Touch is more or less the same great browser found on the iPhone, minus a few features. For instance, when using Safari on an iPhone, street addresses, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers displayed on Web pages can instantly launch a location map, phone call, or impromptu e-mail anywhere with mobile phone reception. On the iPod Touch, however, maps and e-mail functions require Wi-Fi reception, and phone calls are obviously out of the question. Our major complaint using Safari on both the iPod Touch and iPhone is its incompatibility with Flash-based Web objects, such as embedded video players and music players.

Despite these few limitations, using Safari on a small mobile device like the iPod Touch is still fun and useful. The intelligent touch-screen keyboard and multiple browser window management are a big plus. Beginning with firmware Version 1.1.3, iPhone and iPod Touch users can now use Safari to save bookmarked Web pages as menu screen icons, providing quick access to commonly-used sites.

iTunes Wi-Fi
Both the iPod Touch and iPhone allow users to browse, preview, purchase, and download music from the new iTunes Wi-Fi music store. The store is limited strictly to music downloads--no movies, TV shows, podcasts, or games--at least, not yet. You'll have to hop onto an available Wi-Fi Internet connection to take advantage of the wireless music store, but once connected, you can search for any artist, album, or song in the iTunes catalog, as well as browse by genre, top sellers, featured artists, and new releases. Store purchases require you to enter your iTunes password as a security measure. Once the download is complete, the song is immediately available to listen to and will transfer to your computer's iTunes music library the next time you sync the device. The feature seems to work without any kinks. Even interrupted downloads pick up once a Wi-Fi connection is re-established.

Apple has also announced a partnership with the Starbucks coffee chain that will allow iPhone and Touch users the ability to access a Starbucks-branded version of the iTunes Wi-Fi music store when the device is used at participating cafes--without paying to use the hot spot. We doubt that anyone will purchase the Touch based on this added functionality, but it bears mentioning.

Wish list
Complaining about the iPod Touch's lack of FM radio or voice-recording features feels like complaining about a Porsche's lack of cup holders. Still, there are some missing features on the iPod Touch that we would have enjoyed. High-capacity SD memory card expansion is at the top of our list of most-wanted features for the Touch. We could easily forgive any PVP's limited built-in memory capacity if the option of SD memory card expansion was available (the Archos 405 or Creative Zen are perfect examples of video players that give us the option to expand).

We'd also love to see embedded Flash support in the otherwise fabulous Safari browser. Whether video content from sites like DailyMotion or Viddler or music from Web radio sites like Pandora or Slacker, embedded Flash media content is a big part of the Internet media experience. And while we're being picky, we also want iTunes game support, and stereo Bluetooth transmission. The ability to use the Touch as an external storage drive like the iPod Nano and iPod Classic would also be a plus.

Performance
Putting aside the Touch's sleek design, futuristic interface, and innovative feature set, the quality of its audio and video playback rank only slightly above average. The iPod Touch reportedly uses the same audio chipset as the iPhone, but a different one than the iPod Classic. The Touch offers good audio quality, but not the stellar audio we were hoping for in an expensive product. The audio issue is compounded by Apple's long-standing history of preventing iPod users from defining their own custom EQ settings. Apple's 20 built-in equalization presets are handy, but there's just no substitute for rolling your own five-band EQ curve. With the Touch's emphasis on video playback, it would have been especially useful to have a surround-sound emulation effect similar to the Cowon A3's or Sony NWZ-S610's.

We've heard some complaints about the iPod Touch's video performance, but we found the overall quality to be good. Viewing angles are less than great, producing some color and contrast shifting from even slight tilting. We also found that the glossy glass screen kicks back a lot of glare. Still, despite the common complaints, the Touch is unquestionably the most video-worthy iPod yet.

Apple rates the iPod Touch's battery life at 22 hours for music playback and 5 hours for video. Our labs found that the iPod Touch lasted an average of 23 hours for audio playback and 6 hours for video--which is better than expected, and more than adequate for a few in-flight movies.

Final thoughts
We think the iPod Touch is a great product with lots to offer, but its premium price tag and limited capacity should give some shoppers pause. Don't assume that Apple's most expensive iPod is the best solution for your needs. If you're planning on watching a lot of video, high-capacity products like the iPod Classic or Archos 605 WiFi will allow you to load entire seasons of your favorite TV shows. Also bear in mind that if you're not around an available Wi-Fi network, features like the Safari Web browser, e-mail, iTunes Wi-Fi music store, and YouTube video portal won't mean much at all. While the iPod Touch may not be the slam dunk we were hoping for, it is an unquestionably cool product that continues Apple's legacy of sleek, innovative design.

Apple Mac mini

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:17:00 +0000

The Mac mini is the smallest desktop computer made by Apple Inc.The mini, which resembles earlier Mini-ITX PC designs, is quite small for a desktop computer: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide, 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) deep, and 2 inches (5.1 cm) tall. It weighs 2.9 pounds (1.31 kg).For newbies the box you see above is the processor tower you normally have at home.The
Mac mini looks smart and fits anywhere
While we certainly had a fairly solid idea that Apple would be unveiling a new breed of iMacs and a snazzy new set of keys, you can color us mildly surprised to see a Mac mini refresh thrown in for good measure. Available today, the newly revamped minis arrive in two basic configurations, the first of which includes a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo, 1GB of RAM, and an 80GB hard drive for $599, while $200 more will buy you a 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo, the same 1GB of RAM, and a 120GB hard drive. Both units come with Front Row and an Apple Remote, iLife '08, OS X 10.4, a DVI-to-VGA adapter, and the same cute box we've come to know and love. Those looking to CTO can toss in an extra gigabyte of RAM, bump the HDD to 160GB, and throw in one of those oh-so-sexy keyboards while you're at it. Best of all, they're slated to ship within 24 hours.

Apple iPod Touch (16GB)

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:56:00 +0000

If you find yourself dazzled by the Web, video, and music capabilities of Apple's iPhone but can't stomach the contract commitment, the iPod Touch might be just what you're looking for. Offered in 8GB ($299) and 16GB ($399) capacities, the iPod Touch is a premium-priced device with an attractive set of features for a midsize portable video player (PVP). Still, the Touch's limited storage capacity makes it a difficult choice when held up to higher capacity products like the iPod Classic or Archos 605 WiFi

Design
For better or worse, the iPod Touch is clearly the iPhone's baby brother. Like most products that roll out of Apple, the Touch shows the love of committed designers, hardware engineers, and usability experts. The Touch measures a slim and pocketable 4.3 inches by 2.4 inches by 0.31 inch, with an all-metal-and-glass design that feels as expensive as it looks. Because nothing will ruin a portable video player faster than a gouge across its screen, we're happy to see that the face of the iPod Touch uses the same scratch-resistant glass found on the iPhone. Most users will still want to buy a protective case, however, since the Touch feels a little fragile and the back is covered with the glossy, scratch-prone, smudge-loving chrome exterior common to most iPods.

There are only two physical buttons on the Touch: a button on the face of the player used for calling up the main menu; and a screen deactivation button found on the top-left edge of the case. The Touch is controlled largely using an icon-based touch-screen navigation menu nearly identical to the iPhone's, but with greater emphasis placed on music, photo, and video playback.

The two design details that distinguish the iPod Touch from the iPhone are the headphone jack and volume controls. While the iPhone surprised us with its difficult, recessed headphone jack, the 3.5mm headphone jack on the iPod Touch runs flush with the case and accepts any standard minijack headphone connection. In the absence of dedicated volume control buttons, the Touch gives users the ability to bring up an onscreen volume slider by double-clicking the main menu button. The same volume screen offers controls for playing, pausing, and skipping through tracks.

When it comes down to it, the iPod Touch's most unique selling point is not its feature set, but its interface. You can find products that offer more features, as well as higher quality audio and video performance, but you won't find any other product that can match the feeling you get using the iPod Touch interface. In the absence of jetpacks or flying cars, the futuristic novelty of zooming photos with a pinch of the finger or flying through your music collection in Cover Flow is difficult to quantify into a bullet point, but it is probably the most justifiable reason to invest in the Touch.

Features
The iPod Touch draws 99 percent of its features from the iPhone. While iPhone owners have zero incentive for buying the Touch, the rest of us now have a way to get our hands on many of the iPhone's features without costly and contractual AT&T service plans. The bad news is that the iPod Touch does away with more than just the iPhone's phone capabilities--it also gives up POP/IMAP e-mail, built-in speakers, microphone, camera, Bluetooth, and a handful of widget applications such as stock monitoring and weather forecasting. Remaining features such as a Safari Web browser, YouTube video portal, photo viewer, music player, video player, and iTunes Wi-Fi music store still place the iPod Touch on the cutting edge for portable video players, however. In fact, at the time of this writing, the only product that can even compete with the iPod Touch's combination of a Wi-Fi-enabled Web browser, wireless music store, wide-screen video playback, photo viewer, and audio player, is the Archos 605 WiFi.

One of the few notable features that put the iPod Touch ahead of the iPhone is the ability to output video and photos to a television using an optional Apple AV cable, Universal Dock, or qualifying third-party video accessory. Another advantage the iPod Touch offers over the iPhone is the ability to manually manage music and video content in lieu of setting up automatic content syncing rules within iTunes. We are a little disappointed that the iPod Touch is the only iPod that does not support a generic USB storage mode, but we doubt many users will be upset by this.

Audio format support is unchanged from previous iPods. The Touch supports standard and purchased AAC, as well as MP3, Audible, WAV, AIFF, and Apple Lossless. Video format support is likewise unaltered from the H.264/MP4 files playable on 5G iPods, as well as the third-generation iPod Nano and the iPod Classic. The Touch supports video resolutions up to 640 by 480 at 30 frames per second.

Safari
The Safari Web browser found on the iPod Touch is more or less the same great browser found on the iPhone, minus a few features. For instance, without the iPhone's e-mail application or phone capabilities, e-mail addresses and phone numbers found on Web pages will no longer launch e-mail or dialing options. Web-based e-mail, such as Gmail or Yahoo mail, work fine in Safari, but without the ability to copy and paste text, manually entering in e-mail addresses found on the Web can be frustrating. Just like Safari on the iPhone, Flash-based Web objects are still disabled, including embedded video players and music players.

Despite these few limitations, using Safari on a small mobile device like the iPod Touch is still fun and useful. The intelligent touch-screen keyboard and multiple browser window management are a big plus.

iTunes Wi-Fi
Both the iPod Touch and iPhone allow users to browse, preview, purchase, and download music from the new iTunes Wi-Fi music store. The store is limited strictly to music downloads--no movies, TV shows, podcasts, or games--at least, not yet. You'll have to hop onto an available Wi-Fi Internet connection to take advantage of the wireless music store, but once connected, you can search for any artist, album, or song in the iTunes catalog, as well as browse by genre, top sellers, featured artists, and new releases. Store purchases require you to enter your iTunes password as a security measure. Once the download is complete, the song is immediately available to listen to and will transfer to your computer's iTunes music library the next time you sync the device. The feature seems to work without any kinks. Even interrupted downloads pick up once a Wi-Fi connection is re-established.

Apple has also announced a partnership with the Starbucks coffee chain that will allow iPhone and Touch users the ability to access a Starbucks-branded version of the iTunes Wi-Fi music store when the device is used at participating cafes--without paying to use the hot spot. We doubt that anyone will purchase the Touch based on this added functionality, but it bears mentioning.

Wish list
Complaining about the iPod Touch's lack of FM radio or voice-recording features feels like complaining about a Porsche's lack of cup holders. Still, there are some missing features on the iPod Touch that we would have enjoyed. High-capacity SD memory card expansion is at the top of our list of most-wanted features for the Touch. We could easily forgive any PVP's limited built-in memory capacity if the option of SD memory card expansion was available (the Archos 405 or Creative Zen are perfect examples of video players that give us the option to expand).

We'd also love to see embedded Flash support in the otherwise fabulous Safari browser. Whether video content from sites like DailyMotion or Viddler or music from Web radio sites like Pandora or Slacker, embedded Flash media content is a big part of the Internet media experience. And while we're being picky, we also want the iPhone's notepad application, iTunes game support, and stereo Bluetooth transmission. The ability to use the Touch as an external storage drive like the iPod Nano and iPod Classic would also be a plus.

Performance
Putting aside the Touch's sleek design, futuristic interface, and innovative feature set, the quality of its audio and video playback rank only slightly above average. The iPod Touch reportedly uses the same audio chipset as the iPhone, but a different one than the iPod Classic. The Touch offers good audio quality, but not the stellar audio we were hoping for in an expensive product. The audio issue is compounded by Apple's long-standing history of preventing iPod users from defining their own custom EQ settings. Apple's 20 built-in equalization presets are handy, but there's just no substitute for rolling your own five-band EQ curve. With the Touch's emphasis on video playback, it would have been especially useful to have a surround-sound emulation effect similar to the Cowon A2's or Sony NWZ-S610's.

We've heard some complaints about the iPod Touch's video performance, but we found the overall quality to be good. Viewing angles are less than great, producing some color and contrast shifting from even slight tilting. We also found that the glossy glass screen kicks back a lot of glare. Still, despite the common complaints, the Touch is unquestionably the most video-worthy iPod yet.

Apple rates the iPod Touch's battery life at 22 hours for music playback and 5 hours for video. Our CNET labs found that the iPod Touch lasted an average of 23 hours for audio playback and 6 hours for video--which is better than expected, and more than adequate for a few in-flight movies.

We think the iPod Touch is a great product with lots to offer, but its premium price tag and limited capacity should give some shoppers pause. Don't assume that Apple's most expensive iPod is the best solution for your needs. If you're planning on watching a lot of video, high-capacity products like the iPod Classic or Archos 605 WiFi will allow you to load entire seasons of your favorite TV shows. Also bear in mind that if you're not around an available Wi-Fi network, features like the Safari Web browser, iTunes Wi-Fi music store, and YouTube video portal won't mean much at all. While the iPod Touch may not be the slam dunk we were hoping for, it is an unquestionably cool product that continues Apple's legacy of sleek, innovative design.

Digital Home:The Ultimate Digital Home Series

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:08:00 +0000

Panasonic TH-103PF9 103 Inch Hdtv Plasma Screen:

The Panasonic TH-103PF9BK is the world’s largest high definition plasma display and destined to be the awe-inspiring centerpiece of any facility or event. From the lobby or conference room of a corporate headquarters to the focal point of a trade show exhibit, this super-large 1080p panel is a show stopper for a wide range of professional applications including video production and screenings, live events, and control and command centers. This super-size display is equivalent in size to four 50-inch Panasonic plasma displays.

Features

• Full HD pixel resolution of 1,920 horizontal x 1,080 vertical
• Industry’s leading 16-bit processing to produces 4,096 steps of gradation
• Contrast ratio of up to 4,000:1 to reproduce exceptionally deep, rich blacks
• Effective display area is approximately 89″ wide by 50″ high
• Supports 1080/60p/50p, 1080/60i/50i/24p/24sF/25p/30p, 1080/50i, 720/60p/50p, 480/60i/p, and 575/50i/p video signals
• Advanced Dual Picture mode to overlay a video image onto a full-screen PC image
• Expanded configurations for multi-screen displays and the ability to enlarge an image up to 4X vertically and horizontally
• Three interchangeable slots and comes standard with the TY-FB9DD DVI board (compatible with UXGA input), TY-42TM6A analog component board, an integrated D-sub15 PC input, and an integrated D-sub9 RS-232C interface
• Plug-in architecture allows the addition of multi-function terminal boards for added connectivity and functionality

As Bill says:There should never be a Microsoft phone

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:51:00 +0000

In a recent interview with Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Bill Gates was asked about the future and whether or not his company will ever release a a proper competitor to the iPhone.

"No, we won't do that. In the so-called smart phone business we will concentrate solely on software with our Windows Mobile program," Gates said.

"We have partnerships with a lot of device manufacturers from Samsung to Motorola and this variety brings us significantly more than if we would make our own mobile phone," he added.

And with one fell swoop, the founder of Microsoft finally told the world that a Zune Phone or some other Microsoft toy won't be coming to fruition. And while I can't say that I know the exact reason why Bill and company doesn't want to compete with the iPhone, I can see about three reasons why he has decided against it.

Reason 1: Windows Mobile

Sure, we all sit here and have fun talking about some of Microsoft's flops, but Windows Mobile has not been one of them. According to the most recent numbers, Microsoft currently controls 6.1 percent of the entire cell phone market and has a solid hold on the smartphone business.

Beyond that, the company has formed a number of strategic partnerships with major manufacturers (as Bill points out) and there is little need to get in on the hardware business.

And for all of its bad (it has quite a bit of that), there are still some redeeming qualities that should not be overlooked. After all, with Windows Mobile 6 looking like it could be a viable solution going forward, the possibilities could be endless for the platform.

That said, I still think Windows Mobile is pales in comparison to some of its competitors.

Reason 2: Google

Let's face it: the future of Microsoft has nothing to do with operating systems or mobile platforms and everything to do with making sure Google doesn't kick its teeth in.

Let's recap, shall we? Microsoft was the world's most powerful company for years and it seemed as though no one could supplant it. But within just a few short years, Google grew at an exponential rate right under Bill's nose and now Microsoft isn't the only bully in town. To make matters worse, those coffers of cash that Ballmer stares at before he goes home every night aren't nearly enough to swallow up Google, and his company is finally forced to compete.

Realizing this, Microsoft did everything it could to increase its advertising services and even bought a no-name company (aQuantive) for far too much money just because Google acquired DoubleClick.

And now, as we await the arrival of Android, Microsoft is once again wishing Google never existed. After all, how much attention does Bill and Ballmer pay to Apple when Google is in the same business?

If you ask me, the main reason Microsoft has lost its way over these past few years is mainly due to Google. The company has focused so much of its energy (and capital) on Google, it has lost sight of its core business and watched its most lucrative products -- Windows and Office -- go down the tubes.

So do you know why Bill doesn't want to get in the hardware business? He wants to deal with Google first.

Reason 3: Uh, it's ugly

Let's be honest with ourselves -- how many good looking Microsoft products have you ever used? One? Two? None.

By and large, Microsoft is a company that excels at making bloated software and flounders when it needs to make something pretty. Zune? Ugly. Any and all Microsoft peripherals? Gross. Xbox 360? Yikes. When will it ever end?

If we've learned nothing from Apple, we've learned that good looks go a long way in this business. And although we may know that, I guess the Microsoft folks didn't get the memo.

Suffice it to say that if Microsoft ever got into the cell phone hardware business, the phone would probably weigh five pounds, be a disgusting chocolate color and run Windows Mobile. Oh, and it'll probably be overpriced too. Sounds like fun, huh?

Honestly, Microsoft made a fine decision by getting away from the cell phone business. After all, when you're worried about Google, you have a relatively popular mobile platform and your design team leaves much to be desired, how much money would you really want to dump into a junker?

Nice work, Bill. Enjoy your retirement.

What Apple should (and shouldn't) announce at Macworld

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:38:00 +0000

Came across this article on Cnet and its worth reading for the Mac-enthusiasts.
With all the rumors surrounding Macworld, it's difficult to sift through those possibilities that could actually come true and those that are pure rubbish. And while I don't think I have all the answers, it seems more and more likely that some of the expectations some of us have for Steve next week may not come true.

As it stands, most people are saying that iTunes movie rentals will become a reality next week and an ultraportable Mac is in the works. Still others believe Jobs will revamp the Apple TV and some people believe he'll refresh the entire MacBook line. As for me? I'll tell you what he should (and shouldn't) do when he takes the stage next week.

Possibility 1: iTunes Movie Rentals

Gee, you think? Of course Steve is going to announce iTunes movie rentals next week. Whether you want to believe it or not, iTunes is in the midst of a major battle with Amazon on the music front and it's losing right now. Sure, Amazon may not generate as much revenue, but which service has all the DRM-free tunes that you can put on any device you want? It certainly isn't Apple's.

Because of that, Jobs can differentiate iTunes with video and movie rentals. Not only will rentals generate even more revenue for the company's service, it could become a hub for those who are unwilling to leave their homes to rent a movie. That said, this won't take off unless the company has a solid infrastructure in place and we won't need to sit there for hours waiting for the feature-length film to download.

If Apple can't address those issues, look for a flop. If it can, Netflix and Amazon better start to worry.

Possibility 2: The Ultraportable Mac

How many times do I need to say it? Apple should not release an ultraportable. In fact, I'll go out on a limb and say that it won't announce such a device at Macworld either. Could I be wrong? Sure. But can someone give me a good reason why Apple should add another computer to its product line even though this group is doing just fine?

Think about it: the company has the high-end level down with the MacBook Pro and if you think the MacBook isn't portable enough, you may want to hit the gym.

As I've said here before, Apple is not run by a group of idiots and I think they know that an ultraportable will be nothing more than an also-ran. As it stands, the company doesn't need another computer in its notebook line and for the rumored price of around $1,500, I just don't see anyone buying it.

If Apple does announce the notebook, I think it'll have a shelf life of about a year before it's discontinued.

Possibility 3: A new Apple TV

Aside from iTunes movie rentals, I think a revamped Apple TV is a guarantee. Let's face it: Steve Jobs called the device "a hobby" and said that it would be an experimental product to see what sort of traction it gains. And while it hasn't even come close to that one million unit sales mark, it's still a viable product for the company.

Why you ask? Simple: iTunes movie rentals.

What good is iTunes movie rentals unless you have a working device to stream content onto an HDTV? Sure, Apple could always update the firmware and add this functionality to the Apple TV, but it's still such an underpowered product that I think it would be easier for the company to start anew.

Some of the features I expect to see in the new device: iTunes Movie Rental support, Internet browsing, direct-to-iTunes downloading and streaming and full-fledged syncing capabilities so you don't necessarily need to plug your iPod or iPhone into your computer.

Needless to say, I'm looking forward to it.

Possibility 4: A refresh of the MacBook line

It just makes sense that Apple would refresh the Macbook line. After all, if there won't be an ultraportable announced, don't you think the company would want to offer something worthwhile with its notebooks?

I suspect Apple will upgrade the components in the MacBook and probably even reduce its size a bit on the low-end model to almost get us to the ultraportable level. On the MacBook Pro side, look for a slight redesign and drastically upgraded components so it can better compete with some of Dell's and HP's high-end offerings.

Beyond that, it's difficult to say what could transpire with the notebook refresh. I honestly don't think we'll see much of a change with the iMacs because of their relatively new design and because the Mac Pros were already updated, there isn't much more to say.

Possibility 5: Steve Jobs Gloating and Delusions of Grandeur

A guarantee.

Sony's $200 Blu-ray player

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:18:00 +0000

Funai announced a standalone Blu-ray player that will dip below the $300 mark when it's released next quarter, but if you've got a PC that's up to the challenge, Sony's got an internal Serial ATA Blu-ray drive that will do the trick for even less. The BDU-X10S drive will cost $199.99 when Sony starts shipping it next month (preorder it here). This BD-ROM (that's read, not write) drive comes bundled with CyberLink PowerDVD BD Edition for playing Blu-ray discs in MPEG-2 or H.264 format. It'll also play DVDs and CDs and will work with XP and Vista PCs.

System Restore(Blessing in disguise)

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:42:00 +0000

One area I’ve always felt was lacking in past Windows versions was the ability to undo changes that were made to the operating system. If you make a lot of changes, as I do, eventually your system will head south with little hope of recovery other than a full reformat and reinstall.I got to know this functionality when my PC was affected by a Virus and none of the applications were running.System Restore does Wonders.Check it Out!

This is the opening screen for System Restore, accessible by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Accessories] [System Tools] [System Restore]. Choose from the bulleted options on the right whether you want to restore your computer to an earlier time or create a new restore point for future use.

If you have chosen to restore to a previously established restore point the screen above will open. The calendar on the left will have dates in bold. Selecting a day will show the restore points available for that date in the breakout to the right of the calendar. Select the restore point you want and click [Next].

Last chance (not really) before you start the restore process. I say not really because one of the excellent features of System Restore is the ability to undo any restore performed. The [Help and Support] option available from the [Start] menu is an excellent source of more information on the different types of restore points available. Search under “System Restore”.

When you choose to establish a new restore point rather than go back to a previous restore point the screen above will open. Simply type in a name for the restore point in the data entry box. Be descriptive in your naming to make it easier when you come back to do a restore. Click [Create] and the process will begin.

The opening screen for System Restore contains a link called [System Restore Settings]. Clicking it will open the System Properties page which is accessible from many different locations and via many methods. The property page allows you to disable System Restore on any or all drives with the one caveat that it must be enabled on C:\ if any of the other drives are enabled. Click [Settings] to open the page shown below.

The Settings Property Sheet allows you to select the percentage of the drive space allocated to restore points. The default setting is 12% of total drive size, but this can be increased or decreased depending on the number of restore points you want to have available.

iPhone Unlocked, Accidently?

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:27:00 +0000

Funny post:
http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2007/07/01/iphone-unlocked-accidently/

Orkut Laugh Virus!!!

noreply@blogger.com (yogesh chande) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:03:00 +0000

"Orkut IS BANNED, orkut is banned you fool The administrators didnt write this program guess who did?? r r MUHAHAHA!!"
This is a new virus which is spreading at alarming rate.It affected one of my friend's PC so I tried to figure out what it does.

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL and go to the processes tab

Look for svchost.exe under the image name. There will be 5 or more than 5 svchost processes here.Look for the one which has your username in it.

Press DEL to kill these files.Press Yes in the warning that comes after this.

Repeat for more svchost.exe files with your username and repeat. Do not kill svchost.exe with system, local service or network service!

Now open My Computer

In the address bar, type C:\heap41a and press enter. It is a hidden folder so will not be visible.

Delete all the files.

Now go to Start --> Run--> type Regedit

Go to the menu Edit --> Find

Type "heap41a" here and press enter. You will get something like this "[winlogon] C:\heap41a\svchost.exe C:\heap(some number)\std.txt"

Select that and Press DEL. Click Yes on the warning that comes after this.

Now close the registry editor.

Be sure to delete the autorun.inf file and any folder whose name ends with .exe in the pen drive and never doubleclick open a pendrive.
This Virus is known as w32.USBWorm . Avast is able to detect and remove it. I hope the other antivirus software will also be able to remove it soon.I dont think any antivirus is able to remove this virus.I checked Norton and Kaspersky.Both failed.I hope that the companies react and get a solution very soon to this problem as Orkut has large number of users.