RE:QUESTION FOR YOU!!

If you want a pc for only specific important tasks and not for stuff like softwares , games , tweaking etc ..then one may opt for linux as it is 5 times less virus prone than windows so more secure ...it is cheaper ...
For many people, the right answer is simply that Linux is genuinely free. If you know Linux and already have a CD set, or can borrow one, you can install as many copies as you like without paying a nickel for licensing. Strictly speaking, therefore, a comparison between the cost of the Linux license and the cost of a Microsoft server operating system license should have a zero on the Linux side and some number greater than Rs 6000, depending on hardware, usage and the number of clients allowed, on the Windows side.
So , linux is not that bad to try , but mr. Gates allways lead the prefrences ...

RE : Questions for all!!

I'll ans your question one by one..

1.> Presently Wireless technology is available in two forms ie. a wireless g and wireless n.
The difference lies in speed, the g one is 54 Mbps nd the n one is 108 Mbps nd is the newest but still to capture the market.
A decent wireless g router will cost you somewhere around Rs.1500 nd with which you will hav to buy a wireless adapter which wuld be somewhere between Rs.800-900 approx. obv you wont require dis if you hav a wi-fi laptop or pc.

For this you can contact : Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd.
Ph : +91-11-26448428/29


2:> Anyday in terms of life wired ones wuld be better but it all depends on your definition of a lifetime.
A good branded wireless Keyboard or Mice wuld normally work for around 2-3 yrs under normal conditions (talkin from my personal experience), so if u settle for this you can go for wireless ones else the wired ones come to the rescue. :-) nd frankly 3 yrs is a huge time span..

RE : PRINTER OUT OF ORDER ??

Seems to be some hardware problem
Try contacting the epson people at these no's:

Epson India Services Contacts - Toll Free Numbers

1800 425 0011 (BSNL Lines) - Accessible 9AM to 6PM, Mon - Sat

3900 1600 (Prefix your City Code)- For Service (CDMA & Mobile Users) - Accessible 9AM to 6PM, Mon - Sat

Or Visit http://www.epson.co.in/support/support.shtml

PRINTER OUT OF ORDER ??

hey ..my EPSON STYLUS C45 printer is showing paper jam even when ther's no paper in it..pls help me find a sol ....

Questions for you!!

1) what do you think is the average cost of a Wi-fi router ?

2) Are wireless mouses and keyboards much more long lasting than wired ones?

3) How to create a forum?

4) Is linux better or windows?

Choosing the Right Laptop for your needs

You have a lot of choices to make when it comes to getting a laptop. What do you need to consider when deciding how powerful your laptop should be? You want to mull over three basic items when matching your laptop's hardware to the software that you need:

• The microprocessor
• Memory or RAM
• Hard drive storage

The microprocessor is the laptop's main chip. It's not "the brain" - your computer's software does that job, telling the microprocessor what to do. You want to ensure that you get a microprocessor that's plenty fast enough to deal with the applications that you may need not just today, but in the future. You may want to invest in a fast microprocessor now, which extends the useful life of your laptop by ensuring that you can run tomorrow's software before tomorrow comes. So find a laptop with the fastest microprocessor that you can afford and then buy the next most expensive microprocessor. You'll be thankful later.

The action happens in a computer's memory, where the work gets done. If the software states that it wants more than 256MB of memory, then get a laptop with however much RAM the software requires. The more RAM your computer has, the happier it appears to be and the more your software can effectively use the computer.

Hard drive storage is the electronic closet where you store your stuff. This stuff includes not only the computer's operating system, but all the software that you get and later install, plus all the data files and junk that you collect. Again, the software should tell you how much hard drive space it requires. Total the space that each application needs, then at least double that number to give yourself a general figure for how much hard drive storage you need.

Here are some additional tips on how to figure out the kind of laptop power you need:

• Laptop microprocessors cost more than their desktop counterparts. That's because manufacturers have to design the laptop microprocessors to use less power and generate less heat. Those designs take time, so their development cycle is longer, hence the added cost.
• When reading the hardware requirements on a software box, use the "recommended" values, not the minimum. For example, a program may request 256MB of RAM but really thirst for 384MB. If so, get 384MB - or more.
• RAM is where it's at! If you can't afford a faster microprocessor, you can afford to buy more RAM. Pack your laptop with as much RAM as you can afford.
• Buy the fattest hard drive you can afford. Especially if you plan on putting music on your laptop - you need at least an 80GB hard drive for that, maybe more.
• If possible, go for a laptop with at least 512MB of RAM in it. If you can afford 1024MB of RAM, get it. If you can afford 2048MB of RAM, get it. The more RAM, the better.
• Graphics image files (such as digital photographs), music or audio files, and video files consume huge amounts of hard drive space. If you plan on collecting any of these types of files on your laptop, get the biggest hard drive you can!
• By investing in the latest, fastest microprocessor, a lot of RAM, and a ton of hard drive space now, you extend the life of your laptop. That's a good thing. You want your laptop investment to last for years to come. So pay more now, and you can earn it back down the road when you're still using your laptop while others have to buy a new on.

How to Embed Microsoft Office or PDF Documents in Web Pages

This online platform lets you publish and discover documents on the Web. Scribd.com works like YouTube, but you browse and upload texts instead of videos. You find and share documents in a neat Flash format that loads quickly and is easy to read. Navigating through the site gets messy, but if you're into browsing and sharing quirky and intriguing documents, Scribd has what you're looking for.

Scribd gives a Web 2.0 spin to publishing and discovering documents. As with most sites created with user-generated content, most of the documents you encounter won't be what you're looking for, but every once in while you'll find something that'll hold your interest.

How To Disable A Flash Drive..

Whenever you insert a USB flash drive into your computer, the flash drive is detected automatically by Windows and then opened. Here I am going to show you how to stop your USB Flash Drives Mass Storage Only through registry. This trick can also be done through my computer Device Manager but that one stops all the USB connections. This is not recommended. So are you ready to start?

Step1
Click Start Menu > go to run command and type "regedit" without quotes. Registry Editor will open.

Step2
Expand the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder then SYSTEM >CURRENT CONTROLL SET > SERVICES >USBstor, located at the left panel.

Step3
Find "Start" in the right pane with the blue icon.

Step4
Double click "Start". A box titled "Edit DWORD value" will open.

Step5
Write down "4" in the "Value Data" Field.
Step6
Click OK and then close the Registry Editor.

Read Popular Magazines for Free - Playboy!! :D

Digital magazine provider Zinio offers up the current issues of 20 free full-page browsing by iPhone users. However, non-iPhone/iPod touch browsers can also score free access using the User Agent Switcher extension for Firefox or a simple Safari tweak.

In Safari, set your browser to the iPhone user agent in the Develop menu, which you can enable at Preferences->Advanced->"Show Develop menu in menu bar." Opera users have built-in user agent switching for iPhones, and Firefox users can install the User Agent Switcher ">User Agent Switcher, then create an iPhone agent.

Step 1: If you are on a Windows PC, go to apple.com and download the Safari browser. Mac users already have Safari on their system.

Step 2: Once you install Safari, go to Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced and check the option that says "Show Develop menu in menu bar."

Step 3: Open the "Develop" option in the browser menu bar and choose Mobile Safari 1.1.3 - iPhone as the User Agent.

Step 4: You’re all set. Open zinio.com/iphone inside Safari browser and start reading your favorite magazines for free. Use the navigation arrows at the top to turn pages.

Once that's done, switch to your iPhone agent and head to the Zinio link below. You'll get full-page browsing of 20 titles, including UK and Spanish-language versions of Macworld and a handful of mens' magazines. I should note here that Playboy and Penthouse are also offered up (as you might guess from the declarative link title below), so don't follow through if a glimpse from a boss might land you in hot water.

Very Confident Abt Ur Antivirus!!! - Test It..

Step1

Click Start --> Open Notepad

Step2

Copy the code exactly in the notepad :

X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD
-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

Step3

Now Save it with the name fakevirus.exe in any of your folder/drives.

Step4

If this file got deleted immediately...then it means that your antivirus is working properly and updated !!

Step5

If this doesnt happens and you see the saved file in that folder do right click the file and select scan with your installed antivirus and if the scan shows the file then it means your antivirus is working properly but not updated with a new version, as best antivirus softwares detect any virus (at the same second when you save the same in your system)without your effort of going to specified folder and scanning the folder.

Step6

If it doesnt shows any kind of threats then you need to change your antivirus software immediately with some good one with the new version.

How To Return To XP & Ditch Vista

Windows XP is noticeably faster than Vista on the same hardware, and it gets by with much less RAM and hard drive space. Microsoft's Service Pack 3 makes XP even faster, but the same cannot be said of Vista's Service Pack 1. And Windows Explorer crashes far more often in Vista (preceded, of course, by the notorious Green Ribbon of Death). Why, XP's staggeringly superior hardware support alone makes a convincing case for dumping Vista in favor of its predecessor.

Problem is, downgrading a Vista PC to Windows XP can be a chore, and doubly so if you want to do it without reformatting your hard disk. The main roadblock is Windows Setup, which won't let you install an older version on top of a newer one; you are left with the tedious task of fooling Setup into thinking that there's no Windows at all on your PC.

Here's a step by step process of getting WindowsXP running on your PC : -

How To Clean A Laptop Screen :-)

Cleaning a laptop screen is something we’ve all had to do, especially if anyone has children. Little freaks can’t keep their grubby little hands off of anything! I suppose adults are just as bad. We all have that office mate, girlfriend, or roommate who, for whatever reason, deems it necessary to put their oily little fingers on our laptop screens when they feel the need to point at something. “See? See right there?” Yeah, we see it, and you know what else we see? A big fat smudge on our laptop screen right where you jabbed your greasy little finger into it. Now, before you go padlocking your laptop shut, I’ll tell you that cleaning a laptop screen isn’t that difficult or expensive. All you need is a little rubbing alcohol, some Q-tips (if you’re picky), and a soft cotton cloth.

Find yourself a soft cotton cloth, some 90-98% isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and a couple of cotton Q-tips.
You never want to wipe your laptop screen with anything other than a cotton cloth, because paper products may in fact scratch the protective layers on your laptop’ screen. Rubbing alcohol is the perfect solvent for cleaning electronics. The Q-tips are for getting along those hard to reach edges.

Dilute alcohol to clean your laptop screen
You will want to dilute the rubbing alcohol with water to get a 50/50 solution to clean a laptop screen. Once you’ve done this, dampen your cotton cloth with the solution, making sure it’s not so damp that you can wring the water out of it. Then, with a circular motion, gently wipe the surface of the screen. It’s important that you do not press too hard—this could damage your screen.

Jargon Buster : RAID

Now, with the price per megabyte in disks astoundingly low, RAID (redundant array of inexpensive disks) a superb option for improving both speed and reliability in a desktop machine that has at least two hard-drive bays.
The idea behind RAID is that you pick two targets, one being some combination of redundancy, speed and reliability; the other being the total pool of storage you want to have available. Depending on the manufacturer, the drives you purchase may all have to be of the same capacity, although that's not a strict RAID requirement.

RAID 1: for instance, mirrors all data, writing the same data to each of two drives at the same time. If one drive goes south, the other is fully available. Your total storage capacity is half the total of drive space: two 500GB drives equals 500GB of storage.

RAID 0 : Stripes data, interleaving blocks to extract more speed out of the hard-drive data transfer system -- that is, you can use two 7,200-rpm drives, but effectively have a far higher speed. RAID 0 offers the full capacity of all drives: Two 500GB drives equals 1TB of capacity.

RAID 5 : Stripes data and error-correction information across three or more drives. If any one drive dies, the others can reconstruct the missing details, and you lose much less storage than with simple mirroring. With RAID 5 and drives of the same capacity, you lose just the equivalent of a single drive's worth of space in the set. With three 500GB drives, for instance, you have 1TB of storage; with four 500GB drives, you have 1.5TB.

You can combine RAID 0 and RAID 1 as 0+1, which provides both speed and backup, but RAID 5 is usually seen as a superior alternative, even though it can be more costly. It requires at least three drives, but can use many more, and you can expand sets later. If you think you'll want a larger set of storage drives down the road, you need to make sure that your desktop has enough drive bays.

Major desktop PC makers typically include hardware support for RAID 0, 1 and 0+1 even in their less-expensive systems, but for built-in RAID 5 support, you may need to select a higher-priced business workstation; this option typically also requires a hardware RAID card -- costing $650 to $800 -- as well.

Verdict : For best use, choosing either RAID 0+1 or RAID 5 makes sense, but RAID 5 clearly provides the best combination of speed and reliability, even at a higher cost.

6 Ways To Make Vista & XP Run Your Way

Disable customize notifications

The Hassle: In your last column, you explained how to hide and restore the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System Tray. Easy for you to say -- the Customize option in the Taskbar tab of the Properties menu on my PC is grayed out.
The Fix: Leave it to Microsoft to make things confusing. Right-click the Taskbar and choose Properties -- "Hide Inactive Icons" is checked, right? Clear that check box, click Apply, and you're in business. And if you ever trash your system tray, grab a copy of the Taskbar Repair Tool: It's a miraculous freebie that fixes dozens (36 to be exact) of taskbar, quick-launch and system-tray problems.

Battle balloons and icons

The Hassle: I bought a laptop with Windows Vista (I know, silly me). The OS keeps asking to remove desktop icons, and the Balloon Tips are driving me nuts. Have a solution?
The Fix: I agree -- Windows' Desktop Cleanup Wizard is ever so annoying. (Hey, Microsoft, I like my old, unused shortcuts!) In XP, you can disable the wizard with a VB script from Kelly Theriot. Grab the freebie from our Downloads library. It's safe, so ignore any security warnings. The process is easier in Vista: Right-click on the Desktop, choose Properties, Desktop, Customize Desktop, and clear the Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard Every 60 Days check box. You can ditch Balloon Tips in XP with Doug Knox's VB script; in Vista this script can be a killer, so you'll want to read the instructions on the gHacks page about it.

Print any folder list

The Hassle: My friend asked for a printed list of all my MP3s. I spent an hour and still couldn't figure out how to do it.
Karen's free Directory Printer generates folder and subfolder listings in every way imaginable, including (or excluding) file size, creation date, and attributes.
The Fix: There's an easy way to do this, and a hard way. Me, I'm lazy (it's the genes), so I use Karen's Directory Printer. The free utility generates folder and subfolder listings in every way imaginable, including (or excluding) the file size, creation date and attributes. For you purists avoiding extra programs, Microsoft has a weekend project to print folders from your context menu in XP or Vista. Be aware, though, that it involves batch files, folder mods and Registry hacks.

Beware this speedup hoax

Not everything you read on the Internet is true. I spotted a tweak -- a modification of the Quality of Service (QoS) Packet Scheduler's settings -- that purportedly gives both XP Professional and Vista a 20 percent bandwidth boost. I wish. I tried it, as did a few buddies. Though some of us didn't see a thing, others, me included, perceived improved performance. Unfortunately, it was merely the power of suggestion -- Microsoft's experts say the tip is bogus, and I believe them. However, if you use Wi-Fi, tuning your router's QoS settings can help with some applications.

Tool of the Month

Copy stubborn files with HoboCopy: I watched a neat Flash streaming video on a Web site and wanted to keep it to view offline. I found the file sitting in the temp folder and tried copying it to another folder. No luck -- the error message "File in use" was the only thing I saw. None of my copying tricks worked; and when I closed the browser tab that was playing the video, the file was automatically deleted. But now I've outsmarted Windows with the help of HoboCopy, an obscure, slick utility that uses Volume Shadow Service to copy files (and folders) that are in use. Once you get the hang of this command-line tool, it's easy to work with.

techie9 begins..

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