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Tutsplus Wordpress Theme

2009-11-11T17:03:00.000-08:00

Touchriver - Tutsplus Wordpress Theme is a 2 column widgetized magazine theme. Theme is enabled with javascript based custom fonts, featured post slider, About Us section, flickr gallery etc.

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Author: jinsona | web2feel.com

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Website Search Engine

2009-10-23T02:28:00.000-07:00

KSearch Website Search Engine

KSearch website search engine, written in Perl, is fully customizable with unlimited page search. Can use DBM or flat-file database. Search results output produce XHTML 1.0 Strict doc types making HTML and CSS easily match your existing website.

KSearch 1.5 has an all new appearance, design and layout. Structurally, the Perl script hasn't changed a bit. Most of the changes are in its' presentation and XHTML doc type output.

What's new in version 1.5?
After downloading a copy, begin by reading and following the Installation Instructions in the readme.txt file, then review the faqs.html file for additional technical info.

* Search Results now W3C valid XHTML 1.0 Strict doc types
* All html files rewritten to XHTML 1.0 Strict specifications. W3C valid.
* CGI script (indexer.cgi and ksearch.cgi) rewritten to produce XHTML 1.0 Strict doc types.
* CSS level 2.1 style sheet added for improved presentation and appearance.
* Search Tips now integrated into the Search Form.
* Reorganized files and folder structure.
* New login GUI for indexer.cgi
* Integrated a default flat file database and search log.
* Easier to read and follow installation instructions.

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Beemp3.com Clone

2009-10-23T02:25:00.000-07:00

Free mp3 music search & download. Top artists and hit music free for download. 1 million mp3 base.

Free Mp3 / Music Search Engine design based on Beemp3.

This mp3 search engine lets you search by album, artist, song or everything. Depending on the search phrase you might very well end up with hundreds of search results. Below the search mask are listings of the World, US and Euro Top 10 and a cloud of the latest 200 searches.

Demo

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Instant Video Site Script

2009-10-23T02:21:00.000-07:00

You're about to discover a Brand New Software That Will Create
Niche Video Based Websites In As Little 5 Minutes...
Complete With Money Making Ads Using Google AdSense & More.

One of the easiest ways to create online success is to catch the leading edge of hot trends. Online Video websites are THE hottest growing trend, and will only get more popular.

Video websites are the most visited websites on the planet, because people love viewing video clips. Think about it, if you're like most people, the last time you visited a video site (like YouTube) you probably spent several minutes, to hours looking at videos - watching short video clips is fun and addicting!

Now you can create an unlimited number of fun and addictive video websites, that people love to visit...with the click of a button!

You can easily create video websites, related to unlimited niche topics!

No technical "know how" is required. You don't need to know anything about YouTube APIs, PHP, MySQL, .htaccess or any other scary technical stuff.

Demo

You don't need to be concerned with video site related issues like video storage or video bandwidth. YouTube hosts the videos that will be displayed on your site. You create the positive experience for your visitors, YouTube provides the videos, and ties is all together.

Don't make the mistake of tying to build an all inclusive YouTube clone video site - you will never be able to realistically compete with huge corporate backed entities like YouTube! But, you can profit from segments of the huge video market, by creating niche sites, using YouTube videos - cool!!

The huge video website market is now open to the "little guy".

Now you can profit from the online video site craze, with ease, and with very little expense

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InDefero Software Forge Hosting Script

2009-10-23T02:18:00.000-07:00

InDefero is a simple to use software forge.
Save you and your team time and track bugs, provide downloads, documentation and have an easy overview of your code base.

A software forge allows your team to manage the life cycle of your software with a total integration of the code, issues, documentation and communication with your user base. A good software forge is critical to the success of your software development.

Demo

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DOC File Search Engine

2009-10-23T02:11:00.000-07:00

.DOC File Search Engine

Free File Search Engine

only on ScriptPlazza

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UrlShort v2.0

2009-10-23T02:08:00.000-07:00

Another URL short url service.
The Open Source URL Shortener

Restore reliability and transparency to short URLs by operating your own service specific to your domain.
Provide your own short URLs to your content, rather than relying on others.

Demo

Features of urlShort

* All URL data contained in a MySQL database, making it easy to back up and manage.
* Automatic installation and easy customization.
* Simple and clean interface for both user and administration functions.
* Full API to allow other services and websites to interact with your short URL service.
* URL preview functionality keeps your users safe, and lets them know where they're going.
* Inline media embeds provide quick access to MP3, FLV, or image files.
* Ability to choose custom short names/aliases for personalized and identifiable short URLs.
* Cross-platform and cross-browser appearance.
* 100% free and open source - Do whatever you want with it, no catches.

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Xtube Script

2009-10-23T02:03:00.000-07:00

The XTube Clone Script is a powerful, fully-featured adult video hosting solution that allows you to run your own rival to XTube, PornTube or similar. It's written from the ground up with usability in mind, and is suitable for bedroom businesses all the way up to corporate firms.

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Videos, Photo Galleries & Games: All In One
You can now have adult Video, Photo Gallery and Game hosting & sharing, all in one website.
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Highly Customizable
AdultVideoScript uses the well known Smarty Template Engine, in order for you to easily customize the layout by modifying the template files or integrate with your existing design. Unencoded source code access gives you the possibility of fully customizing the functionality of your website, adding new features or integrating with other scripts.
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Real-Time Video Conversion
Uploaded videos are converted on-the-fly to Flash Video (FLV), allowing your AdultVideoScript website members to stream videos using the built-in flash player with buffer support just like YouTube! Videos are streamed to the user using “progressive download”, so it will work on any server, without having to install any expensive server-streaming software.
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More than 20 Video Formats supported
AdultVideoScript is designed to allow your members to upload a wide range of video formats, supported by the codec library which includes: AVI, WMV, QuickTime, DIVX, MPEG, 3GP, FLV and many more!
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Advanced Flash Video Player
Our script features an advanced flash video player with flash, image and video pre/post roll ads, text ads, playlist, full-screen support, share/embed/mail options, which can be easily embeded by members in their web page or MySpace/Friendster profiles. Additionally, the Video Player can be rebranded with your logo watermark and link to your website.
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Monetization Options
There are several advertising areas throughout the site, where you can place banners. You can also have text, flash, image and video ads in the Player.
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Extensive Member Profiles
A member profile can display a lot of information like personal info, friends, subscribers, latest videos, photos, games, latest blog entries, comments on the profile, favorite videos, playlist, etc. There are also many ways to interact with a member and member profile.
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Commenting and Rating
Using AJAX technology, members will be able to instantly rate and comment videos, photos, games, blogs and profiles.
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Rotating thumbnails
Videos thumbnails are displayed as short animations with 20 different frames.
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Video grabber for 9 websites
You can now automatically grab videos from the top nine adult video sites: redtube, pornhub, tube8, youporn, wanktube, snizzshare, nudevibes, boysfood, haporn. It can be done manually by entering the video URL.
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Plugin System
You can easily extend the functionality of your website by creating and importing plugins from the Admin Panel, without having to modify the source code of the core files.
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Fully AJAXified
Most of the website interaction is AJAX based for improved user experience and speed.
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Messaging System
AdultVideoScript also features a built-in messaging system used by members to easily communicate with each other by composing messages and sending to their network of friends.
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Full Unicode Support
AdultVideoScript supports full utf-8 in all areas of the site and the database: video/audio/image titles, description, tags, comments, everything! That means you can run the website in any possible language!
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Search Engine Optimized
AdultVideoScript has new Search Engine Friendly URLs, for better indexing and ranking in search engines.
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Advanced Meta-Tag support
Each page has its own title and meta tags. Especially for video / audio / image view pages, the HTML output uses as meta title, meta keywords and meta description the tags defined from posting the video / audio / image. The same meta-tag support exists for user profile pages and Channel home-pages.
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Extended Customization Options
Configure every possible website setting from the Administration Panel.
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Upload Progress Bar
Getting bored while uploading big files? Then you need this. Live progress bar with several statistics like: Percent, File Size, Downloaded KBytes, Elapsed Time, Estimated Time Left, Estimated Speed (KB/sec).
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Background Process Video Conversion
Video Conversion can now be performed in a background server process. After a successful upload, the member doesn't have to wait (loading the page) until the conversion process is finished; he is instantly redirected to a Success page, while the video is converted in the background, and will become available on the website when ready. This solves many timeout problems experienced while uploading/converting big files.
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File Approval
The administrator(s) can now choose to Approve Files before they appear on the website. This function can be turned on or off.
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RSS Feeds
Offer several RSS feeds for categorized groups of videos (most recent, top rated, most discussed, etc).
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Member Profile Avatars
Members can now add their picture (avatar) to their profile.
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Video Conversion Configuration
Configure different conversion related settings: video resample, resample width & height, sound quality (rate), video bitrate, delete original videos, etc.

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Joomla MP3 Browser Plugin

2009-10-23T01:35:00.000-07:00

MP3 Browser Plugin For Joomla! 1.5 will create a table of every MP3 in a specified folder. It displays the ID3 information of each track with a link to download or play the file in the browser. use the tags {music}path/to/mp3/directory{/music} in any content Item
The table in configurable in the Plugin parameters, allowing the download buttons and table row colors to be changed. The width of the table can be set or left blank for 100%.

Demo

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Social Network

2009-10-23T01:30:00.000-07:00

Advantages to building a social networking site (script)

* Build your first site within only 5 minutes.
* You have complete control of the scripts, look, functionality and structure of your social networking site.
* The possibilities to develop your own unique functions are unlimited.
* You have the ownership rights to the scripts, solutions, and domains of your social site.
* You do not need to pay for the upkeep of servers.

* Make your social network site profitable while keeping your expenses low.

* With API, you can create a social networking site in any country of the world within just a few minutes.
Your site will have over 50 million registered users within the first minute, without any cost to you.

Demo

Create your social networking site within minutes

1. Register your domain name within the national domain of your country.

2. Register your project with API http://ur1.ca/dpwx

3. Download sample scripts for a social networking site.

4. Unzip the files and upload 8 files to the root directory of your domain.

5. Edit the config.js files by stating your .url name and the project id you receive after registration. (http://ur1.ca/dpwx)

6. Edit the lang_en.js file which contains the project's language pack by translating it into your target language.

7. Your project is ready for use! Add other functions by editing the scripts of your site.

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Video Dle Template

2009-10-23T01:25:00.000-07:00

Video Dle Template tested on DLE v8.2, is a very cool template for media website.
Demo

Tested Browsers: Opera 9, IE 6-8, Firefox 3.5
Version: v8
Tested on: v8

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Google Translate Clone

2009-10-23T01:16:00.000-07:00

translate.google.com clone

Google's free online language translation service instantly translates text and web pages. This translator supports: English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, ...

Demo

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IMDB Clone

2009-10-11T03:46:00.000-07:00

IMDB Clone !!! 100% Working

Internet Movie Database (IMDB) is the world's largest movie database. IMDB clone script category.

Demo

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10 Steps you should do when your Computer Hangs up

2009-10-02T00:02:00.001-07:00

You are in the middle of doing your work, suddenly you realized your computer hanged up. But the problem is, you have not saved your work! Don’t panic! There is a solution for that! And you can surely save your file! Here’s how:

1. Click on “ctrl-alt-delete” keys.

The windows task manager will then open, click on all programs that you don’t need and end the task. You will see that all programs on your taskbar will close one by one. If this will resolve the issue! – then save! (tip# 1: if you’re working on an MS Office application, it will automatically save your file in case the programs suddenly shut down — tip# 2: always save your file at least every 2 minutes by just simply clicking on the “diskette icon”— its just one click!)

2. If it did not resolve the issue,

are there some users logged on that computer? If so, go to switch user (for XP) and log off that user, go back to your log on screen and log on again.

The reason the computer hang up is because if there are many open programs and applications, these retains in the memory, if it is too much for the memory to handle, it freezes! Another reason too the computer hang up is because if you are connected to the internet via dial up, and you are running too many applications and opening many websites. So I suggest, if you are multimedia user or a heavy internet user, then you are better off with a higher memory, at least 512Mb of memory.

There are simple ways to avoid computer to freeze or hang up:

3. Clean your history at least once a week

>tools>internet options>clear history. I normally set my history to “0”, meaning, when I restart my computer, it doesn’t save history pages that I have visited

4. Delete all internet temporary files

>tools>internet options>delete files (do the “offline” content too!)

5. Delete cookies

(some do not do this, but I do delete cookies at least once a week!) >tools>internet options>delete cookies
6. Remove unnecessary programs that you no longer use
they are just occupying space and memory! >control panel>add/remove programs

7. Do defragmentation at least once a week

>point the mouse to “start” button, then right click “explore”>right click the mouse pointing to drive C (which is usually the main system logical drive) >properties>tools>defragment now

8. You can also check the logical drive’s volume for errors

>point the mouse to “start” button, then right click “explore”>right click the mouse pointing to drive C (I repeat, is usually the main system logical drive) >properties>tools>check now

9. It is better to have only one user being logged on.

Even if there are many users, make sure the user logs off after using the computer, rather than keeping it logged on and you do the switching of users. Switching users is good as long as you don’t keep all users logged on—I think that is more logical

10. Always shut down properly the computer

(do NOT use the power button when turning it off!)

Stop A Restart Process In 3 Steps

2009-10-02T00:01:00.002-07:00

Some times we need to stop some restart process quickly. In windows XP some times it gives auto restart warning and here is good solution for it.

1. Go to Start menu
2. Click on RUN
3. Enter the following command excluding hashcodes "shutdown -a"

its Done

Increase Your RAM and so System Speed

2009-10-02T00:01:00.001-07:00

Increase your RAM and so system speed -SBX
1). Start any application, say Word. Open some large documents.

2). Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC to open Windows Task Manager and click Processes tab and sort the list in descending order on Mem Usage. You will notice that WINWORD.EXE will be somewhere at the top, using multiple MBs of memory.

3). Now switch to Word and simply minimize it. (Don't use the Minimize All Windows option of the task bar).

4). Now go back to the Windows Task Manager and see where WINWORD.EXE is listed. Most probably you will not find it at the top. You will typically have to scroll to the bottom of the list to find Word. Now check out the amount of RAM it is using. Surprised? The memory utilization has reduced by a huge amount.

5). Minimize each application that you are currently not working on by clicking on the Minimize button & you can increase the amount of available RAM by a substantial margin. Depending upon the number and type of applications you use together, the difference can be as much as 50 percent of extra RAM.

In any multitasking system, minimizing an application means that it won't be utilized by the user right now. Therefore, the OS automatically makes the application use virtual memory & keeps bare minimum amounts of the code in physical RAM.

How To Build Your Own Computer

2009-10-01T23:59:00.001-07:00

To build your own computer – it's a dream many a geek has had. Many have also fulfilled this – and also many non-geeks too. If you have a technically-inclined mind, can follow instruction, are patient, and are in need (or want) of a computer, then why not follow our guide and build your own?
If you don't know what parts are all compatible, or if you're wanting the best “bang for your buck” in the component choices, or even if you're stuck half-way through the build and need a guided response - feel free to post a thread right here in our Help Desk and we'll help you! There are many different uses for a computer system, so make sure you let us know why you want to use it, and a budget, and you'll be bragging to your mates in no time about your self-built system.

A quick note – like there are many different uses for a computer system, there are also many different ways to build a computer system. Die-hard Geeks may wish to debate the order here, but the reality is that this way works. Other ways work also. And, of course, this tutorial was written up to go with some photos that one of our very own Tech Apprentices took when he built his own computer. So you may find that your system looks different from the pictures – for example, you may not have a discrete video card, and you may have two hard drives, and so on. If your system is markedly different from our example here, please feel free to post a thread and we can tell you any differences you need to incorporate into the build. For example, some aftermarket CPU heatsink/fans need a bracket on the underside of the motherboard, so this would need to be installed before the motherboard is fitted in the case.

1. Gather all Components
First things first – we need to ensure we have all the pieces. Here is a list of things you'll need:
Case (and any extra Case Fans)
Power Supply
Motherboard
CPU (Processor) and Heatsink/Fan (and thermal paste, if not included)
RAM (Memory)
Hard Drive
Optical Drive (e.g. DVD Burner)
Video Card (may be integrated into Motherboard)
Sound Card (may be integrated into Motherboard)
Networking Card (may be integrated into Motherboard)
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
Monitor
Any extra add-on cards you may have for the build (eg. TV Tuner Card)
OS Installation Disc (eg. Windows, Linux)

The idea is to get the bunch of parts into a working computer

2. Gathering Your Tools
Once you have gathered your components, you need to ensure you have the right tools:

Proper screwdrivers. (flat and philips)
A pair of pointy-nose pliers
Zip ties
Scissors or snips for cutting off loose zip tie ends
Patience and common sense

These tools should be all you need when building a computer. It is imporant to take anti-static precautions. Some people may wish to use an anti-static wriststrap. Once you have all the components and tools, read on and we'll explain how to build your own computer!

3. The Build
First, the case. Open both side panels, then install the standoffs that will keep the motherboard off the metal plate.

[img]The idea is to get the bunch of parts into a working computer

2. Gathering Your Tools
Once you have gathered your components, you need to ensure you have the right tools:

Proper screwdrivers. (flat and philips)
A pair of pointy-nose pliers
Zip ties
Scissors or snips for cutting off loose zip tie ends
Patience and common sense

These tools should be all you need when building a computer. It is imporant to take anti-static precautions. Some people may wish to use an anti-static wriststrap. Once you have all the components and tools, read on and we'll explain how to build your own computer!

3. The Build
First, the case. Open both side panels, then install the standoffs that will keep the motherboard off the metal plate.

Ensure you only install to align with the holes on the motherboard

In the picture above you can see where the standoffs are installed. Use a set of pliers to make sure the standoffs are driven in firmly. Once you have installed the standoffs, next install the back panel I/O bracket that came with the motherboard. Usually, you'll find that the case's generic one is incorrect. Pop the old one out, and insert the one that came with the motherboard. Ensure that it is properly installed, as the motherboard will be hard up against it. Now it's time to install the motherboard. Simply position the motherboard in the correct position and slowly lower it down into the case. To ensure the motherboard is rotated the right way, the CPU socket should be toward the top-left of the case. Make sure you position it right on top of the standoffs so you can properly lock it in by driving screws in the holes on the motherboard where the standoffs are positioned. Put the screws in firm – not tight – so the motherboard is fastened securely.

After the motherboard, install the PSU. Slide the unit from inside the case, and sit it up flush against the back of the case. You'll see where you need to install the 4 screws that hold it in tight. Once it's in firmly, put the cables out of the way so you have as much room as possible inside the case (I.e. hang them up and outside the case).

Next, finish preparing the case for the rest of the components. If you are installing any add-on cards (such as a discrete video card), you'll need to remove the metal backing plate aligning with the corresponding installation slot.

Now move onto any case fans that need to be installed. Most cases come with at least one fan pre-installed on the back, such as our example did. We've also added one in front of where the hard drive will be located. Once the hard drive is installed, it's almost impossible to fit a fan in or out of there, so it's important to do this first. Make sure the case fan is facing so that the air is blown into the case over where the hard drive will be installed – this is an intake fan, and the fan on the back is an exhaust fan.

On the front of the case, you'll need to remove the bezel plates to make room for inserting any optical drives and floppy drives. In our example computer, you can see we have one DVD burner, but no floppy drives – so only one plate was removed.

Now there is room for the optical drive to fit, go ahead and install it. The unit should slide in from the front until it is sitting flush with the case. Some cases may have a “screw-less” or “tool-less” design, whereby a bracket needs to be removed to slide the unit in, and then returned into place and clipped into the lock position. This is how the Cooler Master case works in our example. Other cases will simply have holes ready, and you need to align them up and screw in firm.

After the optical drive, install the hard drive in the same manner. The only difference is that the hard drive should slide in to the lower cage from inside the case. Make sure the you insert it the correct way, so that the power and data connectors are facing the back of the case, ready to connect up at a later point. If you are installing a large graphics card (I.e. for a gaming computer), you may want to ensure you put the hard drive in the lower space to make as much room as possible for the graphics card and PSU cables. And – of course – if this build is using multiple graphics cards (SLI or Crossfire), then careful planning is needed prior to fitting the parts.

By now, the inside of the case should be starting to take shape. The motherboard, power supply, optical drive, and hard drive are all installed. Next we'll move on to the components that connect to the motherboard directly.

CPU – in our example, we have used a Socket 775 (Intel E8400) processor and motherboard combination. Other combinations may look different, such as having pins on the processor itself and not on the motherboard. Either way, take extreme caution, as even a slight bend to one of these pins can render the component useless.

Using the lever next to the CPU socket, unhinge it and then open the metal gate surrounding the socket. Most will have a protective cover that needs removing.

Handling the CPU gently by the edges, place the CPU into the socket, ensuring it is aligned the correct way.

This is the CPU sitting in place with the gate open
Gently close the metal gate surround.

Finally, use the lever to lock the metal gate surround into place – you may need to use firm pressure.

After the CPU is installed, fit the CPU heatsink/fan. If you have purchased a retail CPU, most come with thermal paste pre-applied to the heatsink. If this is the case, then you do not need to worry about putting your own paste on. If this is not the case, then you'll need to squeeze a small amount (about the size of a grain of rice) onto the CPU before mounting the heatsink on top.

Once the thermal paste is organised, and the CPU is ready to go, line up the heatsink and sit it in place. (If you are using a 3rd-party heatsink, you will need to follow the instructions provided with it). Press down firmly on the 4 corner clips to properly attach the heatsink to the motherboard, which puts the proper amount of pressure onto the CPU for maximum heat dissipation.

While we're on the CPU, we'll finish off the job by attaching the heatsink/fan power and sensor connector to the motherboard, and the 4-pin CPU power connector from the PSU to the motherboard close to the CPU. (Some newer variants may have an 8-pin power connector - this is for new high-powered CPU and motherboard combinations - consult your motherboard manual for which one you should use).

The RAM sticks are relatively easy to install. If your motherboard supports a dual-channel configuration, then it will most likely have the dual-channel slots already marked as such. In our example, we can see the slots are colour-coded - so install matching pairs of RAM sticks into matching slots. For our example, this means slots 1 and 3 will then be populated.

Once you've sorted out where the sticks are being installed, unlock the slots by moving the end levers outward.

Open the side locks, ready to install the RAM

Line the module up (the off-centre notch will ensure it only fits one way) and use steady, firm pressure to push it in. When it is in place, the slots at the end will have "snapped" into each side of the stick, securing it.

Now add any discrete cards for the build – in our example photo, we have one video card to be installed. Be sure to line up each card properly into the installation slot on the motherboard. Push cards in firm to ensure a proper fit.

Now all the physical components should be installed for your system. All that's left to do is connect everything up. SATA data cables (or IDE ribbon cables for components that connect in that way) need to run from the device to the motherboard. Power cables from the PSU need to connect up to each component as necessary.

t is especially important to take care when running the cables from the PSU to each component – always try and get the “mess” minimised as much as possible, for a nicer look and better in-case airflow. Use zip ties to clean up loose ends, especially where the fans are located. It is in this regard that a modular PSU makes all the difference – only connect what is needed and the rest can be left in the box, instead of having to zip tie it all together and tuck the bundle out of the way as much as possible... Even so – with careful planning, a non-modular PSU can still be routed efficiently for good air-flow.

You should have already connected the CPU 4-pin (or 8-pin) connector, so next install the 24-pin ATX motherboard power connector, the DVD drive, the hard drive, the graphics card, and anything else in your specific system that needs a power cable.

Note from Artellos (Olrik): As you might see, I made a little mistake here. I didn't install the second RAM module in the other Yellow slot. This way the RAM doesn't run in Dual-Channel configuration. I should have placed the second one in the other yellow slot.

The final connections to be made are the case connectors to the motherboard. These are for the power and reset button, power and HDD light, and USB and other data connectors for the ports on the front of the case. As every case and motherboard is different, you'll need to carefully follow the instructions in the motherboard manual. Every manual should have wiring diagrams in detail. You may find it under the heading “Front Panel Connectors” or F_PANEL.

The Photo above is showing a very clean, simple look with the cables tied up nicely

4. The Result

And there you have it. Everything should now be complete, and ready for installation of the operating system. In the photo below, we can see the system in all its glory, although a few more zip-ties to minimise the bunch of black cables from the PSU into a smaller bundle would be nice. Nonetheless, for a first-time build, this Tech Apprentice received top marks! (Well, the system worked, so that's good!)

The job complete!

All thats left to do is close the case side panels, to protect the important components inside, and to create the proper environment for in-case airflow – to keep all the components nice and cool.
If you are installing an OEM version of Windows, you need to put the COA sticker on the case
That's all there is to it! Enjoy your new computer.

Vista - Changing the Boot Screen

2009-10-01T23:58:00.000-07:00

STEP ONE:
Navigate yourself to C:\Windows\system32\en-US for english; \NL-nl for Dutch and so on for each language available for Vista.

STEP TWO:
Find winload.exe.mui and open the Properties for this file.
Click on the 'Security' tab, now choose 'Advanced' and set the ownership of this file to 'Users'.

STEP THREE:
Now you need to copy and paste your desired background and replace it with the background from the folder 'system32\en-US folder'

STEP FOUR:
Now, goto 'Start > Run' and type 'msconfig'.

STEP FIVE:
Choose the 'Boot' tab and now enable 'No GUI Boot'

STEP SIX:
Close msconfig and reboot your computer.

How to Make a Shutdown Timer

2009-10-01T23:57:00.000-07:00

How to Make a Shutdown Timer
Step 1.

Right Click on your desktop and choose "New->Shortcut".

Step 2.

In the box that says "Type the location of the shortcut",
type in "shutdown -s -t 3600" with out the quotation marks
and click next.

Note: 3600 are the amount of seconds before your
computer shuts down. So, 60secs*60mins=3600secs.

Step 3.

Make up a name for the shortcut and you're done.
You can change the icon by right clicking->properities->change icon-> browse.

More Info:
To make an abort key to stop the shutdown timer just create
another shortcut and make the "location of the shortcut"
to "shutdown -a" without the quotes.

Creating a Shutdown/Reboot Icon

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To create a shutdown shortcut on the desktop:

1. Right click on an open area of the desktop
2. Select New / Shortcut
3. Enter in "shutdown -s -t 00" - no quotes
4. Press the Next button
5. For the name, enter in anything you like.
Ex : ShutDown. Click on the Finish button.

For a reboot, enter "shutdown -r -t 00" - no quotes

Disable Messenger Service (Not MSN Messenger)

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In the default installation of XP, the Messenger service runs by default. Messenger in windows2000/XP is similiar to the functionality of what "WinPopup" was to Win3.x/9X. However, having this service running will cause problems in the very near future, as ANYONE can send popup messages to your computer when you have this service running. (The service doesn't check where the message comes from).

Don't believe it? At the command prompt, type "net send IPADDRESS_OF_CLIENT_TO_SEND_TO Your Message" and that person will get a popup window immediately with "Your Message" .. the popup window will says "Messenger Service" in the titlebar and will contain your workstation's name and the time. You can send a message to yourself by typing "LOCALHOST" to test this.

Another thing worth noting, if you are using a microsoft firewall, these messages will still be sent through the firewall.

To make it so others cannot send these messages to you, disable the Messenger service from Services. (Go to Control Panel > Perf. & Maint. > Administrative Tools > Services. Double click the Messenger Service, change 'Automatic' to 'Disabled' and click the Stop button.) Once you've done this, people trying to send messages via the net message service will get errors. While you're at it, it might be wise to disable the 'Administrative Alerts' service as well.

The description Microsoft gives for this service is as follows: "Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This service is not related to windows Messenger. If this service is stopped, Alerter messages will not be transmitted. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start."

Create a 360 degree Virtual Desktop

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A new product called 360 Desktop introduces a new way of thinking about virtual desktops. Instead of having different desktops or desktops on a cube why not have a desktop that you can scroll horizontally forever. 360 Desktop converts your desktop into a very wide never ending desktop in the shape of a cylinder. Instead of changing desktops to view different applications just scroll horizontally.

360 Desktop is even better when using one of the 360 degree panoramic wallpapers that it comes with. This will make you desktop look amazing. Best of all, 360 Desktop is free!

works with vista

Download Create a 360 degree Virtual Desktop

How to Recover Windows XP Administator Password

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Lost User Passwords. (Windows XP)

If you have lost or forgotten a user account password in Win XP, simply log in as the computer administrator, and go to control panel, user accounts. Here you will be able to reset the password for any of the systems user accounts.

Lost Administrator Password. (Windows XP)

Slightly more work needed if you lose or forget the Windows XP administrator password.

First reboot Windows XP in safe mode by re-starting the computer and pressing F8 repeated as the computer starts up. Then (in safe mode) click Start and then click Run. In the open box type "control userpasswords2" without the quotes - I have just used quotes to differentiate what you have to type.

You will now have access to all the user accounts, including the administrators account and will be able to reset the lost password.

Just click the administrators user account, and then click Reset Password.

You will need to add a new password in the New password and the Confirm new password boxes, and confirm by clicking OK.

All done, you have recovered the lost administrators password!

Passenger Elevator Trick!

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This is usefull for those who often use elevators!

When we press the floor no. button on the panel lift start moving. But if someone on the next floor calls the lift the lift stop for them, this could be very irritating in rush hours !

Now, if you Press the Floor No. Button and the Close Door Button both at same time then the elevator would not stop for any one in the way and will stop directly on the destination floor!

* Note in some elevator systems this trick might not work!

Open Locked Folder without Knowing its Password

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Folder locker is one of the most used application for windows to lock some personal files. There is some time when we forget the password and due to which we are not able to acess some of our personal files/folders.

Today here I am writing how to open folder locked XP without knowing its password. So here the trick for those who forgot their password of folder locked xp or who wants to get into others personal folder.

To unlock just follow simple steps : -

Open “C:\WINDOWS”
Then just find regedit
Open It by double clicking there In The Left Side you will see Something like :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE just click it.
Then find the file name software In the list and open it.
Then Find The Name called EverStrike…. doubleclick It…..
You will see LF30 Just click it.
On the right Side Some thing will appear out of those Select the file named Password & Delete It.

Thats all, your done !