How to Format a Computer with Windows XP

1. The first step in learning how to format a computer with Windows XP or 2000, is to insert Windows CD and restart your computer.
   
   
2. Your computer should automatically boot from the CD to the Windows Setup Main Menu.
   
   
3. At the Welcome to Setup page, press ENTER.
   
   
4. Press F8 to accept the Windows XP Licensing Agreement.
   
   
5. If an existing Windows XP installation is detected, you are prompted to repair it. To bypass the repair, press ESC.
   
   
6. Use the ARROW keys to select the partition or the unpartitioned space where you want to create a new partition. Press D to delete an existing partition, or press C to create a new partition.
   
   
7. Type the size in megabytes (MB) that you want to use for the new partition, and then press ENTER, or just press ENTER to create the partition with the maximum size.
   
   
8. Select the format option that you want to use for the partition (Recommended: NTFS), and then press ENTER.
   
   
9. After the Windows Setup program formats the partition, follow the instructions that appear on the screen to continue installing Windows.

Idea GPRS Trick

Before you get this trick working you must ensure the following criteria:

1. You balance must be between Rs.15 to Rs.20.
2. Send the activation message only once.
3. Always use proxy servers for opening any site.
4. For using internet from pc or laptop take care that you use smart browser to surf internet.

To get this trick working you must follow the steps given below:
1. If you have any gprs plan activated already, then you should deactivate it.
2. The next thing you need to do is to reactivate zero rental internet.
3. After 1 day of activation, send another message GP15 to 4444.
4. After 1 day of sending the second message you will have access to free idea gprs.

Read more: http://www.mobiletipstricks.com/category/idea-gprs-free/#ixzz0Y9lstQNV

Free SMS Free MMS and Free Calling

Get TALKI for unlimited FREE text and picture messaging, plus international calling.
Forget SMS… Get talki! Send thousands of messages, long or short, anywhere in the world for free to your talki friends, or to other mobiles at a fraction of the cost of regular SMS. Take pictures with your phone and send them to your talki friends. Call your friends for cheap – talki converts your international calls to local calls!Built-in Wikipedia search, real-time message delivery status, message backup in case you lose or change your phone.

Thats kool huh?

You can download from http://www.talki.me/.

How to Clean Your CD-ROM

If your CD drive creating problem to read CD disc, taking time to read and showing message there is no disc in the drive. These are the symptoms of dirty or weak CD-drive lens, because dirty lens can create errors in reading or writing and soon will not work at all.

Follow the given steps to care and clean a CD-Drive.

" First make sure your discs are clean, unscratched and you're loaded it properly.

" Always use laser lens cleaner to clean drive lens.

" Insert the laser lens cleaner disc and play it for 2 to 3 min.

" Using CD drive cleaner properly clean the CD-ROM laser from dust. If your drive still creating problem then open it and clean the lens with a cotton swab.

SAMSUNG MOBILE TRICKS

*#06# -> Show IMEI

*#9999# -> Show Software Version

*#0837# -> Show Software Version (instructions)

*#0001# -> Show Serial Parameters

*#9125# -> Activates the smiley when charging.

*#9998*228# -> Battery status (capacity, voltage, temperature)

*#9998*246# -> Program status

*#9998*289# -> Change Alarm Buzzer Frequency

*#9998*324# -> Debug screens

*#9998*364# -> Watchdog

*#9998*377# -> EEPROM Error Stack - Use side keys to select values. Cancel and ok.

*#9998*427# -> Trace Watchdog

*#9998*523# -> Change LCD contrast - Only with version G60RL01W

*#9998*544# -> Jig detect

*#9998*636# -> Memory status

*#9998*746# -> SIM File Size

*#9998*778# -> SIM Service Table

*#9998*785# -> RTK (Run Time Kernel) errors - if ok then phn is reset, info is put in memory error. *#9998*786# -> Run, Last UP, Last DOWN

*#9998*837# -> Software Version

*#9998*842# -> Test Vibrator - Flash the screenligth during 10 seconds and vibration activated.

*#9998*862# -> Vocoder Reg - Normal, Earphone or carkit can be selected

*#9998*872# -> Diag

*#9998*947# -> Reset On Fatal Error

Tricks will be updated regularly.

Orkut Tricks

Post an Invisible (Empty) Scrap:

Click in the text area where you write scrap.
Hold down "alt" key and press "0173" from your keyboard Num Pad.
Now release "alt" and hit post scrap button.
It will post an empty scrap.

Hide Your Visits on Other’s profiles

• Go to 'Setting'
• Click on 'privacy' tab and select 'hide profile visit'

How to Find a Person Email ID on Orkut

• Ignore the person in orkut you want to know the Email id.
• Open your Gtalk with same account as for Orkut.
• Go to Settings -> Blocked in gtalk
• You will see the email id of that person.

How to Write Anonymous Scraps to Anyone at Orkut

• Create a fake account at orkut
• Write the scraps to the person you want.
• Delete the account and your scraps will become anonymous at orkut.

How to bypass the Verification Image While Posting a URL in Scrap

• Change http to HtTp and www to wWw.
• Now post the scrap
• No Verification now needed.

How to Make Your Name Blank/Invisible in Orkut

• Click on 'edit profile'
• Hold down "alt" key and press "0173" from your keyboard Num Pad.
• Now release "alt"
• Update profile

New Tricks Will be updated regularly.

PC Trick

Funny Computer Tricks: Check out this simple trick
Copy and paste the java script code in the following red lines to the address bar of your browser:

function Shw(n) {if (self.moveBy) {for (i = 35; i > 0; i--)
{for (j = n; j > 0; j--) {self.moveBy(1,i);self.moveBy(i,0);
self.moveBy(0,-i);
self.moveBy(-i,0); } } }} Shw(6)

Press enter and watch your window's "shaking it". You can change the value of it if you wish.

Try & See Yourself

Opera Mini 5

5 favourite new features of Opera mini 5:
1. Tabbed browsing: This desktop favourite is now available for Opera Mini, allowing users to jump between several sites simultaneously.
2. Speed Dial: This is our take on a table of contents for your Web adventure. Opera’s Speed Dial will greet you with your pre-selected Internet favorites upon loading the browser, for faster access.


3. Password manager: Opera Mini is a virtual memory bank, securely saving all passwords for e-mail, social-networking sites, online banking and more, so you don’t need to re-type them all the time
4. Touchscreen or keypad browsing: Opera Mini caters to the needs of your phone, offering optimal browsing for both touchscreen and keypad-based phones.
5. Sleek design: Opera Mini 5 features a new, intuitive and advanced look and feel.

Opera also offers a special version of the Opera Mini 5 beta for BlackBerry. Designed specifically for BlackBerry devices, Opera Mini 5 works seamlessly with it, including opening links and copy-and-paste functions.

Per-Second-Mobile Billing

The phone rings. I answer it and the person on the other end sounds like his arse is on fire. But he’s just another Indian pay per second billing subscriber making the most of it. Pay per second is finally here. Although Indian users have been accustomed to dirt cheap phone calls for a long time now, pay per second has added fuel to the fire. The market is flooded with new tariff options every now and then. So how does pay per second make things green for consumers?

Tata in collaboration with Japanese telecom major NTT DOCOMO launched their GSM based services recently under the brand name of Tata Docomo. The company surprised everyone with it’s initial offering of pay per second billing. Aircel soon followed along with Airtel, VodafoneIdea. Now state owned BSNL has also launched per second billing options.

Happy talking!

Loop Mobile(BPL) WAP Settings

Internet Settings over GPRS
Connection Name / Profile Name	internet
Data Bearer	GPRS
Access Point Name	www
User Name	Mobile Number	e.g. 98210xxxxx
Prompt Password	No
Password	loop
Authentication	Normal
Gateway IP Address	0.0.0.0
Home Page	http://www.loopmobile.in
Connection Security	Off
Session Mode	Permanent

Tips on Mobile Maintenance

KEEP YOUR MOBILE:

1. Charged: Ensure your battery is fully charged, and then completely run it down before recharging. Recharging too early causes your battery to run out of power more quickly.
2. Secure: For security reasons, enable the PIN on your SIM Card and Phone-lock on your phone to avoid unauthorized used. These security checks will also be activated when the phone is power cycled. You can check with your carrier or the phone manual for the features and also for information on blocking your SIM card and phone IMEI number if the phone is stolen. For more information please see the Security Tips located on the AMTA Lost and Stolen website.
3. Protected: Make sure you use a keypad lock to lock your phone. Unplanned calls can cost a fortune and even though your phone may be in a safe place, such as in a bag, your phone will still get knocked around to a surprising degree. Rough treatment can damage electronic circuit boards so avoid dropping or unnecessarily shaking your phone.
4. Battery: Be safe with your batteries. Use only genuine batteries from your phone manufacturer and only buy from authorized dealers. Going for the cheap option of a counterfeit battery can be dangerous.
5. Clean: Don't use harsh detergents, cleaning solvents or harsh chemicals to clean your phone. Wipe only with a soft cloth.
6. Storing your phone: Always store your phone in a dry place. Avoid rain, high humidity and liquids. All of these may contain minerals that could corrode the electronic circuits.

Mobile Viruses

What’s a mobile phone virus?

A mobile phone virus or mobile malware - malicious mobile software - is a computer virus specifically adapted for the mobile phone environment and designed to spread from one vulnerable phone to another.

What can I do to protect my phone?

The following tips can help prevent problems with viruses on your phone:

1. Switch to Bluetooth hidden mode. If your phone has Bluetooth capability, ensure that the Bluetooth capability is switched to hidden or invisible mode unless you specifically need it to be visible.

2. Exercise caution before opening attachments. When accepting applications sent via Bluetooth, or opening MMS attachments, exercise caution, just as you would when opening an email attachment on your PC, because they may include harmful software. Ensure the application or attachment comes from a known source, and is wary of opening files that have unfamiliar text attached to them, even if they come from someone you know.

3. Only download content from a trusted source. Trusted sources may include operator portals and other well-known brands that offer adequate protection against viruses and other harmful software. Be aware though that, as with emails, malicious or fraudulent users may be able to fake the appearance of a trusted source.

4. Consider anti-virus software. Some software is available to prevent phone viruses. You may wish to consider downloading this software.

5. Contact your phone manufacturer if concerned. If you think you have a virus, call the phone manufacturer’s care line. They can assist you confirm if it is a virus, and help fix the problem.

5 Tips to keep your computer virus-free

1. Scan floppies before using them - This is always important, but especially if you are using the disk to carry information between one computer and another.
   
2. Don't download programs from the Web - Unreliable sources such as Internet newsgroups or Web sites that you haven't heard of may be willing providers of viruses for your computer. Avoid downloading files you can't be sure are safe.
   
3. Don't automatically open attachments - It's always better to err on the side of safety. If you're unsure about an attachment, delete it. Especially if it's from a source you don't recognize. If there are tempting animations on a site that look highly unprofessional, don't download them.
4. Install reliable anti-virus software - Anti-virus software scans files regularly for unusual changes in file size, programs that match the software's database of known viruses, suspicious email attachments, and other warning signs. It's the most important step you can take towards keeping your computer clean of viruses.
   
5. Buy antivirus software from an authorised reseller - This entitles you to the necessary support and software upgrades offered by the company.

How to Secure Your Orkut Profile Account and Prevent it from Getting Hacked

Here are some tips to make sure your Orkut account is secure and safe without possibility of getting hacked..

• Make a Strong Password :

Always try to create strong passwords which are hard to guess. Avoid your phone numbers, pet names, birthday dates etc as passwords as they can be easily guessed. A password with numbers and alphabets like P($p1ac3 will be better. Also be careful while choosing your security question.

• Never Share your personal Details :

Be very careful not to share your Orkut login information like username and password with anyone. Be very sure when entering your login information. Check whether your browser shows https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?.

• Never copy and paste code into your address bar :

Don’t copy any code into the browser, no matter what it claims to be able to do. The scripts may reveal your information to your friends. Its better to be on safe side avoid running unknown scripts.

• Don’t download anything from Orkut :

Make sure you don’t download anything from Orkut, Especially files ending with vb or exe. They may be viruses which can infect computers. Remember that Orkut never offers any downloads.

• Avoid Clicking External Links:

Don’t click links which are not related to Orkut. The external links which are not verified by Orkut may lead to some phishing sites. So better be cautious.

• Get a good Anti virus:

Antivirus is almost a must for every computer. Even the best Orkuteer can be a victim of phishing attack. Download, Install a good antivirus and scan your computer regularly to keep it safe. Click here to get Free Antivirus.

• Stay away from External Applications :

Orkut has a number of applications and more number of applications are being added everyday. Do not prefer any external application for accessingOrkut as they may not be genuine. Only try to access the Orkut applications provided for you in the Application Directory and have fun.

These tips when followed will provide you with a safe and secure way to access Orkut and will make your Orkutting experience better. Remember its better to be safe than sorry. Happy Orkutting..

World’s Smallest USB Flash Drive

This is polished chrome Pico USB flash drive is only 31.3 x 12.4 x 3.4 mm in size, but it is still capable of storing an impressive 8GB of data.

Store four full length ripped movies, five days worth of music, more than four-thousand 5 megapixel photos, or eighty-meters worth of shelved books. Sure, it’s so small you could easily lose it, so they’ve included a chain to help keep it around.

Worlds Most Expansive Mobile Handset

Every mobile phone enthusiast has heard of the phone LeMillion. Even Vertu is like, cheap stuff in front of this phone. This phone is ultimate in the category of luxurious mobile phones. And when everybody around the world was speculating, which is the costliest mobile handset in the world, Guinness Book of World Records have come out with its verdict, which nobody can challenge (given Guinness’ reputation and genuine parameters). The LeMillion is now officially the world’s costliest mobile handset anybody will buy. For starters, the phone is 18K White Gold studded with 120 carats of VVS-1 Grade diamonds. GoldVish, a well-known premium mobile phones manufacturer, manufactures this phone. By the way GoldVish opened a flagship store in Geneva, which is the epicenter of premium Watch and Jewellery industry. Coming back to this expensive baby, it is Bluetooth enabled, 2GB memory, MP3, Worldwide FM Radio

. So this one is beauty with brains, a rare combination, I must say. The price of the phone is just above $1 Million…did you faint??

Download mobile games for free

You can download latest games from following websites:

1. http://www.mobilclub.org

2. http://in.mobango.com/

3. http://www.emobilez.com/

4. http://www.mobile3k.com/

5. http://www.mobilerule.org/

Sony Ericsson Mobile Tricks

1. To check mobiles IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number Type *#06#

Information you get from the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X
TAC FAC SNR SP

TAC = Type approval code of your sony ericsson Mobile
FAC = Final assembly code of your cellphone
SNR = Serial number of your sony ericsson Phone
SP = Spare

2. Shortcut to last dialed numbers: 0#

3. Shortcut to sim numbers: On main menu type a number and press #

4. Secret Message:
On Tetris on the main screen when the blocks are falling press 397 and a message will appear.

5. If you change the language from default to any other language, then it may be difficult to switch to default language.
The shortcut is very simple. Just press <>
<> stands for right arrow button or joystick.


You can use these tricks at your own risk.

Nokia Mobile Tricks

1. Imagine ur cell battery is very low, u r expecting an important call and u don't have a charger.

Nokia instrument comes with a reserve battery. To activate, key is "*3370#"
Ur cell will restart with this reserve and ur instrument will show a 50% incerase in battery.
This reserve will get charged when u charge ur cell next time.

2. Type *#0000# & then call(green) key which Displays your phones software version

3. *#9999# Phones software v ersion if *#0000# does not work

4. *#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number)

5. *#2640# Displays security code in use

6. *#7780# Restore factory settings


You can use these tricks at your own risk.

Windows 7

With much fanfare and even a few parties, Windows 7 has arrived. In this extensive review, Peter Bright dives deep into Microsoft's new OS offering to see what's new, what's still the same, and whether it's worth upgrading. A bit less than three years ago, Windows Vista was officially launched after a long delay. The operating system brought a raft of long-overdue new features to the Windows platform to make it truly fit for hardware of the 21st century. In came a new graphics stack and sound stack, as well as significant security, networking, and storage changes. So definitely Windows 7 is much better than Windows XP & Windows Vista.

Best selling PC games

• Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (3.005 million approximately: 2.4 million in US, 600,000 in Europe,5,449 in Japan)
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (1.46 million approximately: 1.26 million in US, 200,000 in UK)
• Counter-Strike (1.5 million)
• Need for Speed: Underground (1.1 million approximately: 1.02 million in US, 100,000 in UK)
• Halo 3 (8.1 million)
• Grand Theft Auto IV (4.074 million approximately: 3.29 million in US, 750,000 in UK,34,000 in Japan)
• Super Mario Bros. (40.23 million)
• Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (13 million)
• Crazy Taxi (1.225 million approximately: 1.11 million in the US, 115,039 in Japan)
• Tomb Raider (7 million)
• The Sims (16 million shipped)
• World of Warcraft (11.5 million subscribers)
• Half-Life (9.3 million,may include PS2 version)

Download youtube videos

Now you can download your favorite youtube videos.
You have to just download the software from the following link:
http://youtubedownload.altervista.org/

Accelerate your downloading speed

Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) 9.3

DAP - best download manager! Download files up to 400% faster, full download speed & security, more speed per connection, resume broken downloads, ...

Mirroring boost for Super Fast Downloads

• Mirroring Speed Boost to download from the fastest sources
• Built-in Twitter integration to Tweet directly from DAP
• Designed for Premium RapidShare downloads acceleration
• Available in 38 languages

You can download this software from the following link:
http://www.speedbit.com/

Send Free SMS

Now you can send FREE sms to any mobile with the help of these websites.
Just create your account & ENJOY SMSing.

http://www1.way2sms.com/content/index.html

http://www.smsgupshup.com/

http://www.youmint.com/

http://www.spicesms.com/

http://isms.ibibo.com/

http://www.160by2.com/

Most popular social networking site in India

Its not Facebook, its Orkut. Orkut is the most visited social networking site in India.Facebook is second most popular Indian social networking site with 4 million visitors.
The third most popular social networking site is … surprise … Bharatstudent, with 3.3 million visitors followed by hi5 with 2 million visitors .
Other popular networking sites in India featured in the list in descending order are ibibo, Myspace, LinkedIn, PerfSpot, BigAdda and Fropper. Now you have more sites to check out and track your friends.

Most Popular Search Engines

A web search engine is a tool designed to search for information on the World Wide Web.
The most popular search engines are:

Altavista- http://www.altavista.com/

Yahoo- http://search.yahoo.com/

Google- http://www.google.co.in/

Ask- http://www.ask.com/

MSN- http://www.msn.com

Top 10 Indian Sites

The Top 10 Indian Websites are:

S.No	Site	Type
1.	Rediff.com	Portal
2.	Indiatimes.com	Portal
3.	Sify.com	Directory
4.	Shaadi.com	Matrimony
5.	Monsterindia.com	Jobs
6.	IciciBank.com	Bank
7.	Indiafm.com	Music
8.	Sulekha.com	Society
9.	Hindustantimes.com	News
10.	MapsofIndia.com	Maps

Image Search Engines

Image Search Engines help in finding images graphics, photographs, clip-art, drawings, etc., with the comprehensive collection of search tools and quality links.
The popular Image Search Engines are:


Picserach- http://www.picsearch.com/

Google Images- http://images.google.com/

Tineye- http://www.tineye.com/

Altavista- http://www.altavista.com/image/default

Imagesbazaar- http://www.imagesbazaar.com/

Anyone can try out the Office 2010 Beta for One Year

MS Office 2010 Public Beta is yours to try out for one full year. Here is a link to download it.

What To Do If Your Mobile Phone Is Stolen

Loosing a mobile phone is not an uncommon thing for anyone in this world. You must have heard that your friend or any other person forget his or her phone in a hotel, car, garden, park. and when he or she goes to pick up phone, mobile phone was not there where he or she left it. Now what to do if your mobile phone is stolen.

Every mobile in this world has a unique code called as International mobile equipment identity (IMEI Number). This is a unique serial number of every mobile phone. If you provide this serial number to your network operator, they will deactivate your stolen mobile phone. No one can use your mobile phone even if the person who has stolen your mobile, insert new Sim in the mobile. This mobile will be useless for all networks or service providers. All mobile network operators will deactivate or disable the phone by reference to the unique IMEI number of the mobile phone.

Now question is how to get this IMEI number? This number can normally be found under the battery of mobile phone (looking something like 004400/01/123456/7). You can also get this number from the phone software, by entering following useful code. Simply write down on your mobile phone following code.
* # 0 6 #.

Now suppose if you lost your phone, make a call to your service provider and give them your phone number and this particular key,i.e IMEI number. They will deactivate your stolen mobile phone. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones