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FREE APPS. FOR A HASSLE FREE PC
2008-08-10 03:45:35
Why pay for software when you can get programs that are usually better and absolutely free? Don’t waste your money on things like Office Suites, PC optimisers and video and audio tools. Instead, spend wisely by buying two absolute essentials — Windows XP and an Internet Security Suite. I will introduce you to some superb downloads that will keep you happy and your computer free of hitches for
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Misguided nostalgia for XP
2008-08-10 03:41:23
Windows XP is ungovernable and Vista shares many of its faults. And that perhaps explains why Apple is selling so many MacsBy the strictest definition, Windows XP has been dead since January 30, 2007 –– the day its replacement, Windows Vista, arrived in stores and XP promptly vanished from most new computers. And yet by other measures, XP appears quite alive. Vista’s issues -–– its steep
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Genuine XP sans formatting
2008-08-10 03:39:09
Most home computer owners use pirated Windows XP. Typically, the person assembling the PC is silent on the what operating system he is giving , and it never occurs to first-time buyers to ask if it is a legal copy or not. If asked, the vendor says, “Don’t worry it’s copied from the original. You won’t face any problems.” And he quietly disables the Windows Update.Your PC will work fine
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Compact & cheap PC
2008-08-10 02:46:43
If you are wanting to by a PC without creating a hole in your pocket. I would suggest that you check out the Asus Eee PC series. It is light weight,sleek,and gives a good performance.The model is like a laptop and has linux or windows programme. Models price start at around US $380. The website is:-


Going WiFi
2008-08-10 02:24:48
How about switching on your personal computer (PC) and getting connected to the Internet instantly? No wires, no plugs, no dialling. Yes, I am talking about turning your home into a WiFi zone.The benefits are immense. You can download stuff into your WiFi-enabled phone or iPod and network all your home computers wirelessly.All you need is the latest and fastest WiFi technology. Over the last few m
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CARRY IT ALL ON YOUR PEN DRIVE
2008-08-01 00:07:26
Have you ever had a quiet evening that you wanted to spend with your friend watching a movie turn into a virtual nightmare — all because of a stupid computer? You spend hours downloading a movie from the Net and put it into your pen drive. And then the unthinkable happens. You insert the pen drive into your friend’s PC and the movie refuses to play. All because your friend does not have the re


For a faster, cleaner PC
2008-07-29 11:26:16
Last week I had a harrowing time with my assembled desktop computer. It took almost 10 minutes to start and another 15 minutes before I could open any program. And don’t even talk of the Internet connection; it showed a speed of 0.1 Kilobit per second. Can you imagine how slow that is in the age of broadband?Frustrated, I tried to shut the computer down and restart several times. But it was a fr
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Things you can do with your BlackBerry
2008-07-29 11:15:13
A lot of people buy mobile phones with wonderful features, but hardly use them. One such phone is the BlackBerry . It has a host of features, but few know how to activate these or even download programs that are made for the phone.So what else can you use your BlackBerry for besides reading your office email? I am sure you know that you can browse websites and wap (wireless application protocol) si


Dealing with Disk boot failure
2008-07-29 11:11:20
How many of you have received the dreaded Disk Boot Failure notice the moment you open your personal computer? You could shut down and restart your PC, and everything suddenly seems to be all right. But the very next day you get palpitations when you see the same message. If by some stroke of luck your machine boots, you can run system diagnostics, but I assure you this will rarely find the root c
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2008-07-29 11:06:44
You want to assemble a computer, but don’t know what configuration to look for.In a typical situation, a vendor will give you a quote.You will be ecstatic. But I can assure you this computer will not last even a month before you have to format the hard disk. And God help you after your service contract is over! So how do you avoid ending up with a poorly assembled PC? Just keep the following in


PREVENT YOUR PC FROM CRASHING
2008-07-10 02:43:29
Most of these errors or blue screen of death occur when you are using a pirated or cracked version of Windows. This turns particularly fatal when you use it in conjunction with Norton, which, too, is inevitably pirated or is a trial version. The following is the answer. You should be cautioned that whenever you use a cracked version of Windows or Norton, important files integral to the proper runn


PREVENT YOUR PC FROM CRASHING
2008-06-22 02:06:21
Most of these errors or blue screen of death occur when you are using a pirated or cracked version of Windows. This turns particularly fatal when you use it in conjunction with Norton, which, too, is inevitably pirated or is a trial version. The following is the answer to the more than 200 emails that I have received in the past week on PC malfunctioning.You should be cautioned that whenever you u


FREE APPS. FOR A HASSLE FREE PC
2008-06-19 02:14:39
Why pay for software when you can get programs that are usually better and absolutely free? Don’t waste your money on things like Office Suites, PC optimisers and video and audio tools. Instead, spend wisely by buying two absolute essentials — Windows XP and an Internet Security Suite. I will introduce you to some superb downloads that will keep you happy and your computer free of hitches for
Read more: HASSLE

SWITCHING TO MAC
2008-06-19 02:13:17
You must have noticed that for a while now I have been exhorting readers of this column to switch to a Mac. The common refrain from those reluctant to do so is the price or that they have to re-learn operating a computer all over again.Let me bust the myths. Prices of Macs have dropped drastically. In fact, a Mac mini costs just around Rs 28,000. Add another Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 for a monitor, key


GEMS YOU COULD USE
2008-06-19 02:12:25
There is something in the air — and it is not spring. First, Apple’s Steve Jobs pulled out a rabbit from his hat and revealed the exquisite MacBook Air. And last month at the IT exposition, Infocom, I discovered the MX Air, a power-packed mouse that commands your PC without a surface — just move it around in the air and the pointer behaves even better than a regular mouse. You can use MX eit


CARRY IT ALL ON YOUR PEN DRIVE
2008-06-19 02:11:12
Have you ever had a quiet evening that you wanted to spend with your friend watching a movie turn into a virtual nightmare — all because of a stupid computer? You spend hours downloading a movie from the Net and put it into your pen drive. And then the unthinkable happens. You insert the pen drive into your friend’s PC and the movie refuses to play. All because your friend does not have the re


GOT A MAC ? JUST PLUG IT IN
2008-06-19 02:10:22
Every time I am asked which laptop or desktop to buy, I ask back: “Do you want to drive a tractor or a Mercedes?” The answer is unanimous. “A Mercedes, of course.”Well, that is the difference between a Windows PC or laptop and a Mac, be it an iMac, MacBook or even a Mac Mini. And this is brought out brilliantly in a series of ads that Apple put out. So what’s so compelling about a Mac th


Things you can do with your BlackBerry
2008-06-19 02:09:31
A lot of people buy mobile phones with wonderful features, but hardly use them. One such phone is the BlackBerry . It has a host of features, but few know how to activate these or even download programs that are made for the phone.So what else can you use your BlackBerry for besides reading your office email? I am sure you know that you can browse websites and wap (wireless application protocol) si


Look at these sites
2008-06-19 02:08:48
Are you dying to make an international call, but resisting because of the prohibitive charges involved? I recently discovered a website that will allot you a local number to make international calls. You will be charged at the local call rate. The site (www.jaxtr.com) is fast becoming popular and might just impose some sort of charges soon. I suggest you enroll immediately and make full use of all


Dealing with Disk boot failure
2008-06-19 02:07:58
How many of you have received the dreaded Disk Boot Failure notice the moment you open your personal computer? You could shut down and restart your PC, and everything suddenly seems to be all right. But the very next day you get palpitations when you see the same message. If by some stroke of luck your machine boots, you can run system diagnostics, but I assure you this will rarely find the root c
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Assembling a PC
2008-06-19 02:07:02
Here’s something that all of you have been asking me about for a long time. You want to assemble a computer, but don’t know what configuration to look for.In a typical situation, a vendor will give you a quote for around Rs 14,500. You will be ecstatic. But I can assure you this computer will not last even a month before you have to format the hard disk. And God help you after your service con


Are you a net addict ?
2008-06-19 02:06:01
I met up with a friend of mine after a long time. I was shocked to see him. The smartly groomed lad had put on weight, grown a beard and his eyes were sunken deep. My first concern was that he had taken to drugs and could not come out of it.With a little prodding, I found out that he had recently got a broadband connection and was spending hours surfing the Internet. For what? Yes, you guessed it
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Misguided nostalgia for XP
2008-06-19 02:04:03
Windows XP is ungovernable and Vista shares many of its faults. And that perhaps explains why Apple is selling so many MacsBy the strictest definition, Windows XP has been dead since January 30, 2007 –– the day its replacement, Windows Vista, arrived in stores and XP promptly vanished from most new computers. And yet by other measures, XP appears quite alive. Vista’s issues -–– its steep
Read more: Misguided

Genuine XP sans formatting
2008-06-19 02:03:14
Most home computer owners in India use pirated Windows XP. Typically, the person assembling the PC is silent on the what operating system he is giving , and it never occurs to first-time buyers to ask if it is a legal copy or not. If asked, the vendor says, “Don’t worry it’s copied from the original. You won’t face any problems.” And he quietly disables the Windows Update.Your PC will wo
Read more: Genuine

Connecting to the Net, wirelessly
2008-06-19 02:02:09
Having a laptop without Internet connectivity is as good as having a dumb terminal where you can do nothing but work on your installed programs.So what are your choices for getting on the internet when you are on the move with a laptop? Mobile data cards give you wireless connectivity. That is, they are a way of connecting PC desktop computers and laptops to the Internet wirelessly. Data cards use
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Browsing with Safari
2008-06-19 02:01:30
Safari is the Internet browser all Macheads swear by. It has recently been launched to lure Microsoft users away from Windows and Internet Explorer. Safari is also the browser that the newly launched Apple iPhone uses. Most third party applications for the phone will work on this browser’s technology. So how good is it?Safari definitely loads pages much faster than Internet Explorer. Apple says,
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Move your music - Copy your ipod music to your computer
2008-06-19 02:00:39
You have this great collection of songs in your iPod meticulously selected over many hours. The videos have been downloaded over the Internet over a long period. Then the unthinkable happens — your computer crashes. And you have no backup. How are you ever going to get back your songs?Apple makes it downright difficult to copy music from your iPod to another computer. You can’t even get back y


Frequent net disconnection
2008-06-19 02:00:03
To fix your problem go to the Microsoft site and download the Security Update for Windows XP numbered KB921883. You will find it in this link: If you have a problem in following the link just search for KB921883 at the Microsoft site.Mobile InternetThe first thing you must check when you are connecting through a cable or Bluetooth is whether the COM port is enabled or not. Very often the connecti


Gmail tips and tricks
2008-06-19 01:59:09
Users can enable or disable each new feature in Labs Google is experimenting at a furious pace. Its most popular product, Gmail , has gone back to the lab for further improvements even before most of you could discover its fantastic hidden features. Here are some little-known features that will help to keep your inbox clutter free.Skip inbox: This is a great way to filter your incoming messages. C
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