Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Configure Smartbro on Linux In Your Dell 3G10


Recently Dell released a new netbook that comes with a built-in HSDPA modem which is first in the Philippine market. If you are having problem trying to configure your smartbro on Linux OS, here is a simple step by step guide to help you.

Step 1. Right Click you Network Connection then click Edit Connections

Step 2. Go to Mobile Broadband Tab, highlight Smart then click Edit

Step 3. Remove the Username and Password (leave it blank).

Step 4. Rename the APN from internet to smartbro then click apply.

From there you can now start using your smartbro SIM to browse the Internet to almost anypart of the country.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Change The Size of Virtual Memory (Windows XP)

If you receive warnings that your virtual memory is low, you'll need to increase the minimum size of your paging file. Windows sets the initial minimum size of the paging file equal to the amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your computer, and the maximum size equal to three times the amount of RAM installed on your computer. If you see warnings at these recommended levels, then increase the minimum and maximum sizes.

Right Click My Computer then properties.

In the left pane, click Advanced system settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click Settings.

Click the Advanced tab, and then, under Virtual memory, click Change.

Clear the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives check box.

Under Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the paging file you want to change.

Click Custom size, type a new size in megabytes in the Initial size (MB) or Maximum size (MB) box, click Set, and then click OK.

Note
Increases in size usually don't require a restart for the changes to take effect, but if you decrease the size, you'll need to restart your computer. We recommend that you don't disable or delete the paging file.

Google Chrome on Top

Look at the browser statistics below, this are the web browsers that you used during your visits in my blog.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Language Translator Sidebar (Gadget)

Want to impress friends buy speaking mulitple languange in your chat or shout in your facebook? Here is a cool and simple gadget available for windows 7 and vista, the Language Translator. This gadget can auto translate in 43 languages. Just select from which language you want to translate and to where you want to translate it, then type the word, then bang! an instant translation. chladný!

Download here

Θέλετε να εντυπωσιάσετε τους φίλους αγοράσει μιλώντας mulitple languange σας στο chat ή φωνάζουν το facebook σας; Εδώ είναι ένα δροσερό και απλό εργαλείο διαθέσιμο για Windows 7 και Vista, η Γλώσσα Μεταφραστής. Αυτό το gadget μπορεί αυτόματη μετάφραση σε 43 γλώσσες. Απλά επιλέξτε από ποια γλώσσα θέλετε να μεταφράσετε και στο σημείο όπου θέλετε να το μεταφράσετε, στη συνέχεια, πληκτρολογήστε τη λέξη, τότε bang! μια στιγμή μετάφραση. chladný!

Windows 7 Custom Theme

All you Windows 7 users out there here is a simple step on how to customize themes.

You can change individual parts of a theme (the desktop background, window color, sounds, and screen saver), and then save the revised theme for your own use or to share with other people.

To change parts of a theme

1.Open Personalization by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type personalization, and then click Personalization.
2.Click the theme that you want to change to apply it to your desktop.
3.Do one or more of the following:
•To change the background, click Desktop Background, select the check box for the image that you want to use, and then click Save changes.
•To change the color of window borders, click Window Color, click the color that you want to use, adjust the intensity, and then click Save changes.
•To change the sounds for the theme, click Sounds, click an item in the Sound Schemes list, and then click OK.
•To add or change a screen saver, click Screen Saver, click an item in the Screen saver list, change any settings that you want to change, and then click OK.
Your revised theme will appear under My Themes as an unsaved theme. If you want to come back to your unsaved theme later, make sure you save it.

To save a revised theme for your use only

To save your revised theme to use on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Open Personalization by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type personalization, and then click Personalization.
2.Click your revised theme to apply it to the desktop.
3.Click Save theme.
4.Type a name for your theme, and then click Save.
The theme will appear under My Themes. Note that themes saved this way can't be shared with other people.

To save a revised theme to share with friends and family

To share a revised theme, follow the steps below. You can share your theme using e‑mail, a network, or an external hard disk.
1.Open Personalization by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type personalization, and then click Personalization.
2.Click your revised theme to apply it to the desktop.
3.Right-click the theme, and then click Save theme for sharing.
4.In the File name box, type a name for your theme, and then click Save.
By default, Windows saves the theme in your My Documents folder.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Auto logon for Windows XP

Would you rather not have to log on after your computer starts? If you’re the only person who uses your computer, you can make life a little easier by skipping the Welcome screen completely and having Microsoft Windows XP take you straight to your desktop.

To automatically log on to Windows XP upon startup

1.Click Start, and then click Run.
Note: Remember your user name at the top of the Start menu, because you’ll need it later.
2.In the Open box, type control userpasswords2 and click OK.


3.Clear the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer check box. Click OK.


4.Click the User name box, type the user name that was displayed on the Start menu in step 1. If you normally type a password to log on, type your password in both the Password and Confirm Password boxes. Otherwise, leave these boxes blank. Click OK.

Pinoy Channel TV

Missed your favorite teleserye? Now here is a YouTube style site with a Pilipino twist. Here you can watch your favorite local drama series, news, cartoons and more! For all our OFW this website is a must, you will never miss your favorite show again here in the Philippines

Visit their site at http://www.pinoychannel.tv/

Bang For the Buck Laptop



Merry Christmas guys! By this writing I hope you still have some money left in you pocket because today I will be showing you the two most bang for the buck laptops available in the market today.

The MSI CR 400x-T66


This baby right here got an Intel Core2 Duo T6600 (2.2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) 2GB RAM and still upgradeable up to 4GB, 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 320GB SATA HDD and the best thing about this laptop is it has a Nvidia Geforce 8200 Graphics shared up to 512MB which is also good for gaming.
Check out this video on how the 8200 perform with the latest games. But take note that the specs in this video, the user is using an AMD Athlon X2 (Core 2 is better than athlon x2 i think). Considering the specs mention above, this is a good buy with the price of Php30,999 at out local store and can be purchase zero interest in major credit cards.

Detailed Specs

Processor
Intel Core2 Duo T6600
(2.2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)

Chipset
NVIDIA® MCP79MVL
Memory
2GB DDR2 (upgradeable to 4GB)
Display Screen
14.1" WXGA TFT LCD
Video Type
Nvidia Geforce 8200 Graphics
Video Memory
512Mb Shared
Hard Disk
320GB SATA HDD
Optical Drive
Integrated DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
Weight
2kg (with 6 cells battery)
Operating System
None
Network Interface
Built in 10/100 LAN
Wireless LAN
Built in Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Card Reader
4-in-1
WebCam
1.3Mega Pixel
Battery
6-cell Li-Ion Battery Pack (3.0-hour battery life)
Speakers
2 built-in stereo speakers
I/O Ports
3 x  USB 2.0 ports,
External display (VGA) port, 
Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, 
Microphone-in jack, Ethernet (RJ-45) port



Compaq CQ40-416AU Laptop



If you think MSI is affordable already, think again cause this Compaq right here is even more cheaper with much better specs (i think) cause i'm into games. The processor is AMD Turion™64 X2 RM-75 (2.2GHz, 1M L2), a slight slower than the core 2s but the video card is what this laptop is for and the price, it has a dedicated ATI Radeon HD 3200 (see how it performs NOTE: 4gb memory) and price at Php 28,000, talking about a great buy.

Detailed Specs

Processor
AMD Turion™64 X2 RM-75 (2.2GHz, 1M L2)
Chipset
AMD M780G chipset
Operating System
Free DOS
Graphics
ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
Video Memory
256Mb Dedicated
Display Panel
14.1-inch WXGA High-Definition** Widescreen Display
Memory
1GB
Memory Slots
2 slots
Hard Drive
250GB SATA
Optical Drive
Super Multi 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support
Networking/Wireless
High speed 56K modem, integrated 10/100 LAN, 802.11 a/b/g WLAN
Media card
Integrated 5-in-1 digital memory reader slot (xD, SD, MMC, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO)
I/O Ports
Built-in webcam, RJ-45, headphone, microphone jack, Omni-directional microphones (2), AC adapter, Kensington lock, VGA, USB 2.0 (3), Rj-11, HDMI port
Battery
6-cell Li-ion
Power
65W AC adapter
Dimension
(lxwxh) 33.40 cm (W) x 23.70 cm (L) x 3.3 cm H
Speakers
Sound Altec Lansing® speakers
Approximate Weight
2.29kg (5.03lbs)

What is UAC (User Account Control)

What is UAC?

UAC (User Account Control) is the most visible security feature in Windows Vista. UAC chimes in whenever someone tries to execute a system administrative task and asks for the permission of an administrator. Usually UAC is triggered by installing and uninstalling applications, installing driver devices, changing settings for Windows Defender, configuring Windows Update, etc.

UAC may seem like an annoyance, but UAC is more than a pop-up. When UAC is triggered Vista places the triggering process into a virtual environment. The result is that the process can not do any damage to your computer unless you approve the UAC warning. This prevents your computer from being infected in the background, which was the primary infection method prior to Vista.

How important is UAC?

There is a lot of controversy on how necessary User Account Control is. On one hand UAC gives you a measure of security by not allowing anybody (but the administrator of the computer) to change your computer settings or install programs in the background. On the other hand Microsoft's new security feature may seem intrusive and annoying.

Keep UAC ON or OFF?

If you are the only one that uses the computer, and are an expert, it would be safe to turn UAC Off. For the average user I believe UAC is an important safety net and should be left intact. Keep in mind that UAC prevents malicious applications from silently installing on your computer (remember that I told you UAC is triggered by installing and uninstalling applications). Others will complain about the large number of UAC prompts they receive on their computer. Fortunately the UAC prompts will slow over time. Many report UAC has become helpful in protecting their computer.

How to turn UAC off

If you decide that you don’t want UAC to ask for your approval every time you do something, here’s how to turn it off:

* Click the Start orb and choose Control Panel
* Open User Accounts and Family Safety, click on User Accounts and select Turn Uses Account Control on or off
* Deselect the checkbox besides Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer, click OK and restart your computer.

There is also a program called TweakUAC, a free tool that you can use to quickly turn UAC (User Account Control) on or off, or to make UAC operate in the quiet mode.

Windows 7 Gadget for Today


Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor Gadget

The Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor is a comprehensive gadget for monitoring and managing the Wi-Fi on your Vista system. Use it to search for Wi-Fi networks, verify Wi-Fi coverage, locate Wi-Fi devices, detect rogue APs, educate yourself about Wi-Fi, and more!

The gadget uses a radar display to show available Wi-Fi networks and their range. The main gadget face provides details on your current Wi-Fi connection. A fly out window provides details on Wi-Fi networks, including security settings, signal strength, channels and network types.

Other features include a locate mode which acts like a Geiger counter to find Wi-Fi networks using the radar and sound. Connect/Disconnect and Enable/Disable buttons allow you to directly manage your laptop's Wi-Fi adapter and connection from the gadget. Nine different skins are available to customize the gadget for your desktop.


Pros
Unique radar/sonar display of available wireless networks
Clear and detailed signal strength display and history
Several configurations available including many skin colors
Displays currently connected network's SSID, channel, data rate, and more
Supports standard levels of opacity and two size options

Cons
Size and constant radar/sonar motion could be distracting
Current version suffers from bug that creates color problem

Thursday, December 24, 2009

TeamViewer Free Software of the Day



TeamViewer is an excellent tool for transferring files and remote PC connection which is helpful for business especially on troubleshooting computers.
The good thing about this product is that it is for free and on all windows platform. When control a remote PC, it is fast even in an 1mbps connection. When you log in, you're given an access code and a password. Sharing those allows your computer to be controlled by the level you set it to: remote support, presentation, file transfer, or VPN. The TeamViewer servers remember which computers you've connected to, so reconnecting to previously shared computers happens faster.

From Viewer:
TeamViewer is a simple and fast solution for remote control, desktop sharing and file transfer that works behind any firewall and NAT proxy. To connect to another computer just run TeamViewer on both machines without the need of an installation procedure. With the first start automatic partner IDs are generated on both computers. Enter your partner's ID into TeamViewer and the connection is established immediately. With over 60 million users TeamViewer is a standard tool to give support and assistance to people in remote locations. The software can also be used for presentations, where you can show your own desktop to a partner.

Download TeamViewer here.

Top PC Games for the Year 2009

Dragon Age: Origins




Release Date: Nov 3, 2009
Dragon Age: Origins is an RPG based on a brand-new fantasy world.
DiRT 2



Release Date: Dec 10, 2009
Dirt returns with improved physics and visuals, head-to-head online play, and new social features to engage the racing community.
Left 4 Dead 2



Release Date: Nov 17, 2009
The zombie shooter returns featuring four new survivors and five new campaigns.
Batman: Arkham Asylum



Release Date: Sep 15, 2009
Eidos' comic book-inspired action title follows the caped crusader as he takes on the Joker and other supervillains in the titular madhouse.
Street Fighter IV



Release Date: Jul 1, 2009
Ryu, Ken, and a host of others get back to doing what they do best with Capcom's Street Fighter IV.
The Sims 3



Release Date: Jun 2, 2009
The Sims return with the next incarnation of the popular life simulation game featuring a seamless open neighborhood world, new create a sim, and unlimited customization.
Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne



Release Date: Dec 15, 2009
Heir to the Throne is the third expansion for the widely-acclaimed grand strategy title Europa Universalis III.
Tales of Monkey Island



Release Date: Dec 17, 2009
Guybrush Threepwood tries once again to rid the Caribbean of the evil pirate LeChuck with the help (and hindrance) of friends (and enemies) old and new.
The Sims 3: World Adventures



Release Date: Nov 16, 2009
World Adventures is the first expansion pack for The Sims 3 and takes sims in a journey around the world to China, France, and Egypt.
Football Manager 2010



Release Date: Nov 3, 2009
Football Manager Handheld 2010 has a host of new features and improvements, including a brand new skin for the game and improved match engine AI.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2



Release Date: Nov 10, 2009
Modern Warfare 2 features an intense single-player campaign, a number of cooperative missions, and deep competitive multiplayer.
Borderlands



Release Date: Oct 26, 2009
Borderlands is an RPG sci-fi shooter that features four player online co-op.
Red Faction: Guerrilla



Release Date: Sep 15, 2009
THQ brings the Geo-Modding hook of its original shooter series to the latest generation of gaming systems.
Resident Evil 5



Release Date: Sep 18, 2009
Chris Redfield returns and heads to Africa where the latest bioterrorism threat is transforming the people into mindless creatures.
Hearts of Iron III



Release Date: Aug 11, 2009
The Hearts of Iron series returns for a third installment with new features and a map with more than 10,000 provinces.

Windows 7 Tips and Trick ver 1.1

Get a Power Efficiency Report
Have a laptop and want to get more battery life out of it? Windows 7 includes a hidden built-in tool that will examine your laptop's energy use and make recommendations on how to improve it. To use it:

1. Run a command prompt as an administrator. To do this, type cmd in the search box, and when the cmd icon appears, right-click it and choose "Run as administrator."

2. At the command line, type in the following:

powercfg -energy -output \Folder\Energy_Report.html

where \Folder represents the folder where you want the report to be placed.

3. For about a minute, Windows 7 will examine the behavior of your laptop. It will then analyze it and create a report in HTML format in the folder you specified. Double-click the file, and you'll get a report -- follow its recommendations for ways to improve power performance.

The Start Menu's search box is a convenient way to search through your PC -- but you can also have it do double-duty and perform Internet searches as well. To enable this feature:

1. In the Start Menu search box, type GPEDIT.MSC and press Enter to run the Group Policy Editor.

2. Go to User Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> Start Menu and Taskbar.

3. Double-click "Add Search Internet link to Start Menu," and from the screen that appears, select Enabled. Then click OK and close the Group Policy Editor.

Search the Internet from the Start Menu

The Start Menu's search box is a convenient way to search through your PC -- but you can also have it do double-duty and perform Internet searches as well. To enable this feature:

1. In the Start Menu search box, type GPEDIT.MSC and press Enter to run the Group Policy Editor.

2. Go to User Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> Start Menu and Taskbar.

3. Double-click "Add Search Internet link to Start Menu," and from the screen that appears, select Enabled. Then click OK and close the Group Policy Editor.

4. From now on, when you type a search term in the Search box on the Start Menu, a "Search the Internet" link will appear. Click the link to launch the search in your default browser with your default search engine.

Use check boxes to select multiple files

In order to select multiple files for an operation such as copying, moving or deleting in Windows Explorer, you generally use the keyboard and the mouse, Ctrl-clicking every file you want to select. But if you're mouse-centric, there's a way to select multiple files in Windows 7 using only your mouse, via check boxes. To do it:

1. In Windows Explorer, click Organize, and then select "Folder and search options."

2. Click the View tab.

3. In Advanced Settings, scroll down and check the box next to "Use check boxes to select items." Click OK.

4. From now on, when you hover your mouse over a file in Windows Explorer, a check box will appear next to it; click it to select the file. Once a file is selected, the checked box remains next to it; if you uncheck it, the box will disappear when you move your mouse away.

Speed Up the Display of Thumbnails on the Taskbar

One of the nicest things about the taskbar is that when you hover your mouse over the icons in it, you can see thumbnail previews of all open windows for each of those applications. When you do so, there is a slight delay before the thumbnail appears. But you can make the thumbnails display more quickly by using a Registry hack.

1. Launch the Registry Editor by typing regedit in the Search box and pressing Enter.

2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse.

3. Double-click MouseHoverTime. The default value you'll see is 400 -- which means 400 milliseconds. Type in a new, smaller value -- 150 is a good bet. Then click OK and exit the Registry Editor. You'll have to log off or restart your computer for the change to take effect.

See Taskbar Thumbnails Without a Mouse

If you're a fan of using the keyboard rather than your mouse whenever possible, you can move your cursor from icon to icon in the taskbar without a mouse -- and still see thumbnail previews. Press Windows key-T, and you'll move the focus to the leftmost icon on the taskbar. Then, while still pressing the Windows key, press T again to change the focus to the next icon to the right. You can keep doing this as long as you like.

Launch Taskbar Apps Without a Mouse

Likewise, you can launch any program on the taskbar without the mouse. Press the Windows key and the number that corresponds to the position of the application on the taskbar -- for example, Windows key-1 to launch the left-most application on the taskbar, Windows key-2 to launch the second left-most application and so on.

Run Multiple Copies of Applications from the Taskbar

The Windows 7 taskbar serves a dual purpose, which can get confusing at times. It's used to launch programs, and also to switch between programs that are running. So you launch a program by clicking its icon, and also switch to that program after it's running by clicking its icon.

But what if you want to launch a second instance of the program? Once the program is running, it seems there's no way to launch a second instance, because when you click its icon, you only switch to the running instance.

There's a simple fix: If a program is already running and you want to launch a second instance from the taskbar, hold down the Shift key and click the icon. A second instance will launch. You can keep launching new instances this way.

How to increase your Laptop Battery's Life?



Dear friends you have read many interesting tips from my site and I think you have gained more knowledge from them. Now I have a more interesting tip to increase your Laptop's battery life. There is no matter, laptop manufactures gives you the guarantee about the battery that how long it works. The battery of laptop always stops working very early at some stage in essential research, just like when you are watching a DVD movie.
Follow the few steps to increase the laptop battery's life:

Lower the backlighting on your screen.
The screen of your Laptop takes up significant amount of power and you do not require its maximum brightness. You should have to check your system and decrease the screen brightness it to a comfortable point.

Stop your wireless signal when you are not using. 
After turning off your Laptop can save max. 20 minutes of your laptop's battery time because WiFi can use a considerable quantity of power. By right clicking you can stop your WiFi signal when you are not using.


Manage the correct power scheme in XP
Windows XP contain a number of predetermined power plans, which control settings like how rapidly your laptop turns off and when your screen saver boots in. You can change your laptop power scheme by choosing Control Panel > Power Options. For max. Battery life from the "Power scheme" chooses the option "Max. Battery" and decline the list. There are good choices for you just like "Low Power Mode" and Portable /Laptop. They don't conserve as much power as Max Battery. After selecting a power scheme you click Ok button to finish the process.




Secure Your Password From Hackers Attacks

There are some hacker’s breaks into your computer without using any impressive programming skills but trying to find words to guess as your password. Normally people use their name, house number, mobile number and word “password” as a password. If you have very simple password then a hacker can hack your computer very easily. To safe your computer from hackers there is a best way to create a tricky password. Here I will tell you some different type of tricks to make your password that can’t guess easily by any body.

Use the maximum characters in your password

Always set the password using maximum characters length, because it is simple method, if your password is longer then it is very difficult to guess.

Use the combination of lower-case and upper case letters in your password

Normally computer users use the lower case in password selection but it is best practice to use the combination of both (lower-case and upper case). So using different cases in your password makes it much more difficult to crack.

Use the combination of letters and numbers in your password

When you mix both letters and numbers just like one letter and one number then your password is more incomprehensible.

Avoid using the name of your family members as password

Always try to avoid the name of your child, spouse, city and country name as password, because if any body knows about your personal life’s details then they try to use these detail to guess your password.

Use any tools to create random password

There are many third party tools are available to create the random password. You can create passwords containing a very difficult –to-guess collection of random characters with these tools.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Windows XP Hidden Applications

To run any of these apps go to Start > Run and type the executable name, for example: charmap

1. Character Map = charmap.exe (very useful for finding unusual characters)

2. Disk Cleanup = cleanmgr.exe

3. Clipboard Viewer = clipbrd.exe (views contents of Windows clipboard)

4. Dr Watson = drwtsn32.exe (Troubleshooting tool)

5. DirectX diagnosis = dxdiag.exe (Diagnose & test DirectX, video & sound cards)

6. Private character editor = eudcedit.exe (allows creation or modification of characters)

7. IExpress Wizard = iexpress.exe (Create self-extracting / self-installing package)

8. Mcft Synchronization Manager = mobsync.exe (appears to allow synchronization of files on the network for when working offline. Apparently undocumented).

9. Windows Media Player 5.1 = mplay32.exe (Retro version of Media Player, very basic).

10. ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32.exe (something to do with databases)

11. Object Packager = packager.exe (to do with packaging objects for insertion in files, appears to have comprehensive help files).

12. System Monitor = perfmon.exe (very useful, highly configurable tool, tells you everything you ever wanted to know about any aspect of PC performance, for uber-geeks only )

13. Program Manager = progman.exe (Legacy Windows 3.x desktop shell).

14. Remote Access phone book = rasphone.exe (documentation is virtually non-existant).

15. Registry Editor = regedt32.exe [also regedit.exe] (for hacking the Windows Registry).

16. Network shared folder wizard = shrpubw.exe (creates shared folders on network).

17. File siganture verification tool = sigverif.exe

18. Volume Contro = sndvol32.exe (I've included this for those people that lose it from the System Notification area).

19. System Configuration Editor = sysedit.exe (modify System.ini & Win.ini just like in Win98! ).

20. Syskey = syskey.exe (Secures XP Account database - use with care, it's virtually undocumented but it appears to encrypt all passwords, I'm not sure of the full implications).

21. Mcft Telnet Client = telnet.exe

22. Driver Verifier Manager = verifier.exe (seems to be a utility for monitoring the actions of drivers, might be useful for people having driver problems. Undocumented).

23. Windows for Workgroups Chat = winchat.exe (appears to be an old NT utility to allow chat sessions over a LAN, help files available).

24. System configuration = msconfig.exe (can use to control starup programs)

25. gpedit.msc used to manage group policies, and permissions

Transfer Songs from iPod to Computer without iTunes

To protect the copyrights of the songs, musics and videos stored on iPod and reduce piracy, Apple has make it difficult to copy or transfer the songs, musics, audio, videos and files that stored on iPod to personal computer (PC) or laptop notebook computer, by scrambling the file names of the songs on the iPod and telling the operating system that the files should be invisible to normal users, without any encryption involved in this iPod anti-copying mechanism.

iTunes allows only one-way synchronization of musics from computer to iPod, so if for whatever reasons such as need to reload your library on local hard disk due to desktop hard disk failure or buying new computer, you can easily copy back the video, music and song library from iPod on a Windows PC by following steps:


1. Insert your iPod to a Windows PC USB or FireWire port. (PC should runs Windows XP or other Windows operating system).

2. If your Windows PC still doesn’t have iTunes installed, skip this step. If iTunes is already installed and prompt a message on whether if you’d like to associate this iPod with this computer and deleting its content, click No. Or else you will lose your only copy of library on iTunes. Beside, ensure that ‘Enable Disk Use’ is selected.

3. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer, the iPod should be automatically detected as a portable hard drive.

4. Click on the iPod icon or the iPod portable hard drive letter to open the contents of the drive.

5. If you don’t see a folder called “iPod Control”, it’s hidden and invisible. To unhidden it so that it’s visible, go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View, and then check (enable) the option “Show hidden files and folders.”

6. Open the “iPod Control” folder, and then the Music folder.

7. The Music folder contains the iPod’s music and videos, divided into folders. Copy the library to local computer hard drive’s My Music folder.

8. The files copied have unintelligible four-letter file names. To reveal the names of the songs and other data tags, add the files to the Windows Media Player or iTunes libraries or switch to “Tiles” view in Windows Explorer.

9. Rename the file if necessary.

Beside above manual ways to copy and transfer song library from iPod to computer, or import into iTunes, there are several third party program or more commonly called iPod Manager that has the iPod copying function such as SharePod (freeware) or PodPlus (shareware).

Similarly, in Macintosh running MacOS X or MacOS 9, it’s harder to show hidden files and folders. So these third party utilities with iPod copying will be useful to transfer files and music from iPod to PC’s hard disk and iTunes library.

For MacOS X, try Broken Helix and Rob’s iPod Exporter. For MacOS 9, try escapePod and iProber. Other iPod Manager or iPod song transfer utility for Mac include Senuti, iPodRid, iPod.iTunes and PodWorks. For Linux, try GUIPod. PodUtil will be able to works on both Windows and Mac platform.

The transferred music will be playable without any restrictions if the songs are ripped from CDs. If the songs or videos are bought from the iTunes music store, they will play in iTunes after you have “authorize” the computer. To authorize, try playing a purchased file. It will prompt you for your iTunes username and password. Up to five computers can be authorized at any one time.

Office 2007 Compatibility Issues to Earlier Versions

By default all Microsoft Office 2007 applications use the different files extensions than the earlier versions. All earlier Office applications used the file extensions as .doc, .xls and .ppt for Word, Excel and PowerPoint respectively, but now Office 2007 applications uses the .docx, xlsx and .pptx file extensions for Word, Excel and PowerPoint respectively. These all new file extensions are not compatible with all previous versions of Office applications, that is why Office 2002 and Office 2003 applications cannot open and read the .docx, xlsx and .pptx file extensions.

However, you have an option in Office 2007 to save the files with in older files extensions, But if you are frequently using the older versions of the file and also if the files created by you are to be shared on other computers which have earlier versions of Office, you may want to save all your new documents in the older format, but that would create duplicate files. There is better option in Office 2007 applications to change the default saving file format to the older format and then the new file format in Office 2007 will be changed to .doc, .xls and .ppt for Word, Excel and PowerPoint respectively.

Follow the given steps to set the default older file format for Word 2007:

1) First click on Start button, go to Program then click on Microsoft Word 2007 to run the word application.

2) Now click on File menu in the top left corner then click on Word Options button to change the default word options.

3) In the left side panel, click on Save option, and now "Customized how documents are saved" option will appear in right side panel.

4) Here find the "Save File in this format" option and click on drop down box to select the different format. Now you will find many options here, select the Word 97-2003 Document (*doc) option.

5) Now click on Ok button to save the settings and all new Word files will be created in the format you set as default.

Insert Your Signature Electronically in Word Documents

1) First of all scan your signature page and then save image using (.GIF or .JPEG) extension. Now you have scanned image of you signature, save the image on your computer and note that file name where you save it.

2) Click on Start button, go to Program then click on Microsoft Word to run the word page.

3) Now go to Insert menu, click on Picture> From File then browses your scanned signature file and click Insert button to add this file in word.

4) If your signature is not looking so good and its size is wrong then you should rescan your signature then repeat all the steps to insert it again.

5) To save your signature for reuse in future documents, highlight the signature graphic, and then choose insert AutoText-New. Here a new Create Auto Text dialog box will appear. Name your signature and click ok.

6) Now just type the name the file of your signature and press Enter to insert your signature in the future or choose insert AutoText-Normal then click on signature name. There is no need of ink, Word jump down in your digital signature.

Bluetooth 4.0 Specifications Unveiled

Bluetooth low energy is a big part of the new specs

Bluetooth is one of the many technologies that many of use couldn't get through a day without using. It connects us to our phones, our cars, and a myriad of other devices we use for entertainment and work. The Bluetooth SIG has announced the release of Bluetooth Core Specification 4.0 and an enhancement to the specification called Bluetooth low energy is also part of the package.
Bluetooth low energy will allow a myriad of devices that were previously unable to utilize Bluetooth to take advantage of the specifications and connectivity it offers. Bluetooth low energy will be ideal for markets like healthcare, sport and fitness, security, and home entertainment. The Bluetooth SIG claims that devices using Bluetooth low energy can last for years with power from common coin-cell batteries.

“With today’s announcement the race is on for product designers to be the first to market,” said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director, Bluetooth SIG. “Bluetooth low energy modules for all sorts of new products may now be qualified – this is an important step towards our goal of enabling new markets with Bluetooth wireless technology. For example, the Continua Health Alliance has already selected Bluetooth low energy technology as a transport for the next version of its guidelines.”

Hallmark features of Bluetooth low energy include ultra-low peak, average, and idle mode power consumption. Low cost is a main feature and the specification allows for multi-vendor interoperability and an enhanced range. Bluetooth low energy has a maximum range of over 100 meters.

Data transfers with the low power specification will be at 1Mbps with very short data packets of 8-octet minimum and 27-octet maximum. The specification uses adaptive frequency hopping common to all versions of Bluetooth and operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band. Latency for the spec is as low as 3ms allowing an authenticated session to be established and data sent in a tiny amount of time.

The specification is also very secure with full AES-128 encryption using CCM to encrypt and authenticate data packets. Bluetooth low energy uses 32-bit access addresses on every packet for each slave allowing billions of devices to be connected.

“Today’s news from the Bluetooth SIG is an exciting step forward for technology in mobile health and wellness devices,” said Rick Cnossen, president and board chair, Continua Health Alliance. “Our selection of Bluetooth low energy for the Continua Version Two Design Guidelines extends exciting new capabilities to manufacturers and consumers alike, as well as enabling additional use cases within the Continua ecosystem."

Bluetooth low energy allows for two types of implementation -- single-mode and dual-mode. In dual-mode, the Bluetooth low energy functionality is integrated into an existing classic Bluetooth controller. In single-mode, ideal for highly integrated and small devices, the spec uses a lightweight link layer for ultra low power idle mode operation. The new specification will usher in a new range of connected devices and Nokia is already at work on integrating the tech into products.

“Nokia has been committed to this ultra low power wireless technology since its Wibree technology development. Now we are happy to see the adoption of the Bluetooth low energy specification, which will open up new market opportunities and space to innovate for the industry. The wide manufacturer base behind Bluetooth low energy technology and the combined industry effort will result in exciting new user experiences in the mobile space,” said Markku Verkama, Director, Devices R&D Nokia.

US firm to open call center in SM North

MANILA, Philippines – Stream Global Services will open its first call center in the country in the newly renovated SM North in Quezon City.

The US-based firm, formerly known as Global BPO Services Corp., is constructing a 1,500-seat facility at the sixth floor of the newly opened SM North Annex.

The company will start operating its facility this June.

Stream Global operates a temporary site at the Allied Bank in Makati City.

With the newly renovated Annex SM North, which is located along the main EDSA thoroughfare, is now being billed as the world's third largest mall with a total area of more than 90,000 square meters.

SM has likewise attracted operators like TeleTech and companies like American computer firm Dell, which also operate mall-based facilities.

"Call centers like operating in malls because one, it is accessible for their employees because we have our transport terminals and two, we are able to satisfy their requirements in terms of food places, for example," said Annie Garcia, president of SM Shopping Center Management Corp. (SCMC).

SM SCMC operates 33 SM malls all over the country and is set to open a couple more this year including one in Naga City (in the Bicol region), according to Garcia.

15 Signs that Technology is Damaging Your Personal Life


Originally from yahoo.com


We text instead of call; tweet instead of talk; Facebook stalk instead of reach out to old friends. Even online dating services seem to have reinvented how people fall in love. And technology has created a whole new code of manners, making something as rude as texting throughout a restaurant meal acceptable and commonplace.  But does that make it OK? Our office is debating the question: Is technology interrupting, or even replacing, your opportunities for real intimacy?

If you’re not sure, check out these top signs that you need to take a break from even the coolest technological devices:


  1. The last time you talked to your mom was via a Facebook wall post.
  2. You get more excited about the latest gadgets than a kid does about Disneyland.
  3. Instead of going out, you stay home and play Wii.
  4. You found out your boyfriend or girlfriend was cheating on you because you checked his or her phone. (Check out the most stylish iPhone cases).
  5. Days pass without accomplishing nearly as much as you used to, but you’ve got one heck of a farm going on Farmville!
  6. You see nothing wrong with responding to a text in the middle of a romantic dinner.
  7. You flirt more via text than in person.
  8. You know the answers to all of your date's get-to-know-you questions because you've studied his (or her) Facebook and Twitter profiles.
  9. You have at least three email accounts—and check them daily.
  10. You Instant Message your roommate or partner…when you’re both at home.
  11. You walk to the beat of your own drum, but only because you always have your headphones on and turned up to blast.
  12. Thanks to your DVR,catching up on the latest TV shows and movies has replaced catching up on you and your significant other's days. (Check out amazing products inspired by hit shows, like Gossip Girl,Project RunwayGrey's AnatomyGlee and The Office.)
  13. A cool new phone app stops you in your tracks no matter what you’re doing.
  14. The most intimate sentiments between you and that special someone are usually sent via text or email.
  15. Winks, pokes, and nudges are now only the virtual kind.

Gadgets You Might Consider This Holiday

The most awaited month for us Filipino, December. This is the time we spent a lot for our self and others, here are some gadgets you might consider buying with your hard earned money.


Compaq CQ40-416AU Laptop

A dual core AMD Turion with dedicated ATI Radeon HD 3200, the price starts at P27,950 with an free upgrade to 2GB of memory is not bad for a budget gaming laptop that can play from low-mid settings of new generations of games.

Panasonic Viera TH-L32C10S
For a 21.5k LCD TV what more can you ask for? HDMI port, HD Ready, and  Japanese made LCD panel, this is a way better than the Samsung 32 inch series 3 model.

Sony PS3 Slim 120GB


You have now an LCD what more is missing in you high definition life? A bluray player! PS3 if not the most, is one of the cheapest bluray player available today in the market. Plus you will get lots of extras like ofcourse playing PS3 titles, browsing the web and playing online. The price starts at 15,500 not bad..

Ipod Touch 8GB


Before price ranges from 14k to 15k now you can get the 3rd gen ipod for only 12k!