Showing posts with label Geeks Hacks Tweaks and Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Geeks Hacks Tweaks and Tips. Show all posts

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Post Empty Status & Comment On FB

Usually we post awesome status to attract our friend's attention but what if we will post empty status ?? They will be amazed as its not possible to post empty status or comment on FB. You can even enjoy chatting without words to astonish your friends.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Save all the images in a single click from a Webpage

Have you ever came across a site with a lot of images and most of them you preferred to have on your pc… now what? Maually save them to your hard-disk. But why go through this boring way when you can have the job done in a single click.




So if you are using the firefox then you can easily bypass it and

Thursday, April 14, 2011

ADD-ON for firefox::: "Simple Currency Converter 0.7.8"

Simple Currency Converter Add-on automatically converts prices (Dollar, Euro, British Pound and Russian Ruble) to selected currency on every web page.

 

Features:
* Automatic detection of regional settings
* ALT+SHIFT+CTRL+L shortcut for toggling between original and converted prices.
* Detect prices in various formats.
* Custom price formatting
* 124 target currencies supported (from version 0.7.3)
* Restore (and convert back) by clicking on the Add-on icon/button
* Add-on button for Firefox toolbar
* Add-on menu item in Firefox menu (found under tools)

DOWNLOAD IT FROM HERE=> Simple Currency Converter

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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Why Do Application Installs Make You Reboot and Close Other Apps?

It’s happened to everybody at some point—you go to install a new application, and Windows tells you to reboot first. Or reboot after. Or it asks you to close out of every other application first. Why does it do that?
In today’s geek lesson we’ll explain exactly why Windows can be so irritating with all this rebooting, and hopefully give you a better perspective into why things work this way.



So Why Are Installers Annoying?

The short answer is that most installers are annoying because they either aren’t written very well, or they integrate too deep into Windows to be able to copy system files and start everything necessary without a reboot.
The problem is compounded because Windows applications often use DLL (dynamic link library) files that are shared between more than one application. It’s a nice idea, but when it comes to installing and uninstalling applications it can be irritating to need to reboot. The really sad thing is that many applications these days are completely self-contained and aren’t replacing built-in Windows DLLs, but their installers still make you reboot.
Here’s a couple of instances where installers might be annoying:
  • If the application you’re installing needs to copy new versions of files that are currently in use by another application, it will either prompt you to close all other applications, or it will make you reboot.
  • If there’s a previous installation or Windows Update that has pending changes requiring a reboot, some installations will fail and ask you to reboot first.
  • If the application you are installing has a plugin for another application, like an Explorer context menu addition, or a browser plugin, it will prompt you to reboot or close the other applications.
  • Sometimes badly written installers will ask you to reboot because they don’t start up the required services on their own.
Let’s take a closer look at some of these instances, so you can fully understand what’s going on.

In-Use Files Need to be Copied on Reboot

If the application installer needs to copy some files but they are currently being used, or are system files in the case of Windows Update, it will utilize a Pending feature in Windows that allows an installer to specify that a file operation happens after a reboot, and before everything in Windows has started up.
The installer will write a key to the following location in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
\PendingFileRenameOperations
If you’ve received an error saying that you need to reboot first, you can open up this key and you’ll see all of the files that need to be replaced on the next reboot.
You probably do not want to mess with the contents of this key, or else things will quickly start to become weird. There are some very rare instances where this key doesn’t get emptied even after multiple reboots, and you might have to wipe the contents of the key—but you should probably avoid doing that unless you are very certain.

Installation Already In Progress

Some installers won’t start up if there’s a current installation in progress, so they will check the following key to see if there’s an installation already happening:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\InProgress
I don’t have a screenshot for this one, but you can get the idea from the name of the key.

Windows Update Makes You Reboot

If you’re getting a message saying that you can’t install an application until you restart your computer, it’s because of Windows Update requiring a forced reboot. So, for example, if you’re getting this error message:
It’s because you probably clicked Postpone when you saw this dialog pop up:
If you head into the registry, you’ll see that there’s a RebootRequired key at this location in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update
There’s a whole bunch of GUID values over on the right-hand side, and while they don’t pertain to anything in the registry, the fact that they are there is what is triggering that message.
Technically you could probably export the contents of the key, install the application, and then put them back—but it could break something, and rebooting isn’t that painful is it?
THANKS TO HTG FOR THIS USEFULL ARTICLE



What is Cloud Computing and What Does This Stupid Buzzword Mean?

What is Cloud Computing?


According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the definition for “Cloud Computing” is this incomprehensible piece of nonsense clearly written to be as confusing as possible:

""Cloud computing is a model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.""


Cloud Computing = Web Applicationsimage

That’s all there is to it. If you’re using a web or internet-based application from a major provider like Google or Microsoft, you’re using cloud computing. Congrats!
Every web application that you’ve ever used, like Gmail, Google Calendar, Hotmail, SalesForce, Dropbox, and Google Docs, are based on “cloud computing”, because when you connect to one of these services, you’re really connecting to a massive pool of servers somewhere out there on the internet. The client doesn’t need to be a web browser, but that’s the direction everything is heading.

Friday, December 17, 2010

How To Install 2.2 Froyo on your Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500

Today I am going to show you how to Install FROYO 2.2 on your SAMSUNG GALAXY 5 mobile PHONE.

What you will NEED!

1. A Samsung Galaxy 5 (DUH!).
2. The 2.2 Firmware ( click here to download password =  samfirmware.com).
3. ODIN downloader (click here to  download).
4. OPS files (click here to download).
5. A windows PC + samsung data cable.

Important NOTES:
SOME PHONES BECOME BUGGY AND DONT LET THE SIM CARD WORK WITH THE DEVICE. (constant error)
UPDATE : to fix phone not working, initiate restore phone to factory settings command from Settings – Privacy
TAKE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION BEFORE UPGRADING AND HAVE YOUR BACKUP IMAGE READY IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG – use the OLD FIRMWARES: (passwords next to link)
  • ASIA : I5508ZCJH2  : ANDROID 2.1 : DOWNLOAD (pass: samfirmware.com)
  • Europe:I5500XWJK3 :ANDROID 2.1:DOWNLOAD (pass: samfirmware.com)
  • USA :I5500LUYJI1:ANDROID 2.1:DOWNLOAD (pass: samfirmware.com)

NOTE
Make sure your device is fully charged!
BE sure to backup all your data!
You are doing this at your own risk, Although, This will NOT void your warranty!
Your phone does not need to be rooted to get this working.

UPDATE : AFTER BACKUP – FACTORY RESET YOUR PHONE BY ENTERING THE FOLLOWING CODE
*#*#7780#*#*
TO AVOID PROBLEMS

STEP 1
Download all the files above, and make sure you have the latest version of KIES software installed.
STEP 2
Extract the RAR to get a .tar file.
STEP 3
Open ODIN Downloader.
MAKE SURE you select One Package, Auto Reboot and Protect Ops checkboxes.
Select the Ops file (the file we downloaded earlier).
And finally select the tar package we extracted from the RAR earlier.

NOW CLOSE ODIN.
STEP 4
Backup you phone and data with the KIES software (after you are done exit KIES)
Turn OFF the Galaxy 5 and remove the Battery
Reinsert The Battery and Press the following buttons together
VOLUME DOWN + CENTER HOME BUTTON + POWER BUTTON (END CALL)
Hold the buttons together till you see the downloading screen

Step 5
Now Connect your Phone with your PC using the ORIGINAL DATA cable and wait for windows to finish installing the hardware
Once you get a prompt – “the device is ready to use”
Fire up ODIN DOWNLOADER (make sure the settings are same as before) Your phone will now show up connected in Com Port

STEP 6 (Final Step)
CLICK START and wait for process to finish, once done your device will automatically reboot and will have Android 2.2 running on it.
Enjoy!
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Piknik: Find Colors For Your Website Design

Are you a web developer trying to find a fun new colors for your website design? If yes, then there is an interesting web tool that might help you perfectly – it is called Piknik.



Piknik is a one-page website that is free to use. All the webpage contains is a site title, a colored background, and color codes for the background’s color. As you move your pointer across the site’s page, the color of the background changes.
To change the luminosity of the color you can scroll your mouse wheel up or down to lighten or darken the color respectively. If you reach a color you think you could use, click anywhere on the page and the color will be locked. Then you can copy the values of the color codes and use the color in your design.
Key Features:
  • A user friendly website.
  • An interesting color chooser.
  • Ideal for designers looking for new colors.
  • Provides different types of color codes.

Go to PIKNIK=>  http://color.aurlien.net/

Logon Changer for Windows 7

The Tweaks Logon Changer for Windows 7 provides an easy way to customize the logon screen background with just a few clicks. Simply download the free application, run it and click Change Logon Screen.

The application will prompt for the location of the new background image and then install the new screen behind the scenes. Tweaks.com Logon Changer will even provide a preview of your new background on a logon screen.






When you have settled on a good logon background, click the Test button to see it in action.
Key Features:
  • Automatic Image Resize - Don't worry about the 245KB file size limit imposed by Microsoft. The Tweaks.com Logon Changer will give you the option to automatically resize and recompress the image to the highest quality possible. The original image is left untouched.
  • Automatic Image Backup - All OEM backgrounds and any previously used backgrounds are automatically backed up when a logon background is changed.
  • Absolutely Free - Just tell your friends about Tweaks.com :)
If you want the default Windows 7 logon screen back just click Revert to Default Logon Screen and the application will automatically uninstall any customized screens.

DOWNLOAD TWEAK LOGON CHANGER FROM HERE

How to download from RAPIDSHARE without premium account

I have seen many people asking “Do you have a RapidShare Premium account”. Unfortunately I had to turn them off, because I dont have one. But I can suggest them this “Download Direct”, its a software that has successfully bypassed the restrictions of Rapidshare.



 Features of Download Direct:

1. No 30 seconds wait time for downloading
2. Ability to Download multiple rapidshare files simultaneously
3. Downloads files at full speed, no speed limit as in Free Rapidshare donwnload.
4. Can Pause and Resume while downloading Rapidshare files
5. Can download torrent files too
6. Proxy Support





DOWNLOAD IT FROM HERE 

Add "Take Ownership" to Explorer Right-Click Menu in Win 7 or Vista

Taking ownership of system files or folders in Windows 7 or Vista is not a simple task. Whether you use the GUI or the command line, it takes far too many steps. Thankfully somebody created a registry hack that will give you a menu item for “Take Ownership” that will handle all the steps for you.  (If you are the person that originally made this script, let me know and I’ll give you credit)
Here’s what the new right-click menu will look like after installing this registry hack.

Install
Download and unzip the files contained in the zipfile. Double-click the InstallTakeOwnership.reg file and click through the prompts. No reboot necessary.

Uninstall
Double-click the RemoveTakeOwnership.reg file and click through the prompts. No reboot necessary.

DOWNLOAD TAKE OWNERSHIP.ZIP

Access Your Computer From Anywhere on Your iPad

iPad is relatively easy to achieve, whether you’re using a Mac, PC, and even in some cases, a Linux machine. You can gain remote access to your own computer when you’re away from home or the office, help a friend out with their computer remotely, or even give a presentation from your computer to someone else’s iPad, all with the use of apps available for download for free from the iTune’s store.
In addition, if you would rather access specific folders or files (of any kind) that has also been made possible for Mac and PC users.

VNC and Screen Sharing

TeamViewer HD

TeamViewer is one of the easiest ways to get full access to your computer from your iPad [iTunes link]. While Teamviewer is also compatible with the iPhone/iPod Touch and Android phones, using it on the iPad is of course much easier because of the larger screen that gives you easier control over the various features.
To get started with TeamViewer HD, install the application on your Mac, PC or Linux machine, and launch it. It will instantly give you a username and password that you can share with anyone with whom you want to give remote access, or use with the iPad app.



No need to mess around with hostnames and ports – it’s all done for you. The great thing about TeamViewer is not only its ease of use, but also the flexibility with which you can use due to the fact that it supports so many platforms.
If you would prefer to use an easy-to-remember password on a consistent basis, you can select it under your preferences, otherwise the password will change each time you close the application.




From your mobile device, you can type with an onscreen keyboard and control the mouse by dragging the cursor around the screen, giving you full access to all features on your computer.
TeamViewer HD is free for non-commercial use only, and is offered on good faith that users won’t abuse their policies. The application is ideal for giving tech support to family and friends, controlling your own computer from wherever you are, or even can be used to give realtime demonstrations from your PC to someone else’s iPad.


Connect My Mac

Connect My Mac [iTunes link] is another easy way for Mac users to gain access to your computer using an iPad or iPhone. Rather than have to install anything on your computer, the connection can be achieved using your Mac’s inbuilt sharing settings.
Navigate to your System Preferences and open the Sharing window. Make sure that Screen Sharing is checked, and make a note of the VNC address that is displayed on the screen.




Don’t forget to add a password, found under computer settings, to limit access to your computer.



Launching Connect My Mac, enter the address as your hostname, enter your password, and connect.






The advantage to using Connect My Mac over TeamViewer is the fact that you don’t have to install any extra software on your computer, and that you also have access to the Cmd+Opt+Esc function in the event that any of your applications freeze.

iRemoteDeskTop Free [iTunes link] from the same developers as Connect My Mac gives Windows users similar access to their Windows desktops. Unlike Connect My Mac, however, it will require the installation of a small program on your Windows machine to gain access.



Media and Files

If you would rather access specific media and files on your iPad, or even download them to your iPad, your best bet is ZumoCast [iTunes link]. The app which is, amazingly enough, free gives you access to all kinds of files, including your music and video files, and pretty much any folder you choose. All you have to do is install the ZumoCast app on your Mac or Windows machine, and you’ll have easy and secure access to your files from your iPad or iPhone.







 What method do you use to access your computer from your iPad? Let us know in the comments.

(Special Thanks to "NANCY" author of this article)

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Make your Firefox Browser Faster without any Extra Software

Make your firefox browser faster with some simple tweaks.

Step By Step Process:

Step1: Open FireFox Browser
Step2: Type in Address Bar "about:config" and press Enter
Step3: Click on "I Promise" in the prompted Dialog Box"
Step4: Then in filter type "Network" and press Enter
Step5: Find out "network.http.pipelining" and Double click on it. It becomes True.
Step6: Find out "network.http.pipelining.maxrequests" and Double click on it, it'll pop up a Dialog Box, in the  Dialog Box put 10 in place of the previous value ang press OK.

FINIH

Video Tutorial for the above process: 


Thanks for Visiting.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Install Windows-XP from USB Flash Drive

This guide will show you, how to use WinSetupFromUSB to create a bootable USB Flash Drive including all Windows source files, plus the following installation of Windows XP. Compare to the different USB_Multiboot versions, WinSetupFromUSB comes with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and is in my opinion easier to use.
you can get the latest version of the program from here.
 Requirements:
     1.A USB Flash Drive with at least 1GB of storage
     2.Windows XP Setup CD
     3.WinSetupFromUSB (Software)

Step1: Insert your Windows-XP CD in cd ROM.
Step2: Connect the USB Flash Drive to your PC and start WinSetupFromUSB, it'll automatically detects your USB Drive.
Step3: Click on Browse under Windows 2000/XP/2003 Source and navigate to theSource Drive. (the Windows-XP cd Drive)
Sttep4: Format USB flash Drive using PeToUSB(Software include with WinSetupFromUSB).
In the main window of WinSetupFromUSB click PeToUSB under Format target using to start the program. The USB Flash Drive should show up under Destination Drive. Check USB Removable, Enable Disk Format and Quick Format. Uncheck Enable File Copy under File Copy Options . Click on Start.
 If everything goes well, the message “Operation Completed Successfully!” should appear. Click OK and close PeToUSB.
Step5: In this step Copy Windows-XP files to the USB Flash Drive, To start the process of copying the Windows XP source files to the USB Flash Drive, click GO in the main window of WinSetupFromUSB.




It will take some time in copying depending on your system specifications.
Finish...
Do it at your own risk
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Yahoo Multi-Messenger Without any Software

Generally you can Log in with one yahoo ID on a computer, you cannot log in more than One ID at the same time, so here is the soloution for this problem.

Follow below given Steps:

Step1: Open Start Menu
Step2: Open "Run"
Step3: Type in Run "Regedit" (it'll open Registry Editor of your Windows Operating System)
      "Now do everything very carefully"
Step4: In Regedit go to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\YAHOO\PAGER\TEST"
Step5: Just click on TEST and go to 'Right Side Panel'
Step6: Right click on blank area than go to "New Dword value"
Step7: Rename newly created DWORD Value as "Plural"
Step8: Double click on "Plural"
Step9: At Value data write the number of Simultaneous Yahoo IDs at one time- e.g 9999999
Step10: Press "OK"

If you didn't get above instructions watch this tutorial video, you can also watch this video on Youtube (Click Here)


Now you can Log In as many IDs as you want at one time.
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Mobile: Hard Format

In this post i gonna show you how to "Hard Format" your Symbian Mobile phone, first of all I'll tell the purpose and situation when and why are you required to hard format your mobile.

Situation: When your Symbian mobile does not works properly and gets hang very often and not perform its functions smoothly then IT'S TIME TO GO FOR A HARD FORMAT.

Purpose: To completely format your mobile, it not just only reset all your settings but completely make your mobile as new.

Caution: Please remove your memory card before Hard Formatting your mobile, otherwise you'll loose all your data or maybe it makes your memory card corrupted.

Method:
Step1: Turn off your mobile phone.

Step2: Hold the green(call) button + *(star) button + 3(three) button and switch on your mobile hold these buttons till format screen appears.

(Note:- Many of new phones does not show any formatting screen, so you have to hold these buttons until your mobile switched on completely)

Finish.....
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Turn Your Windows 7 Computer Into a Wi-Fi HotSpot

 The software i am going to introduce you named Connectify is used to make your own Wi-Fi HotSpot,
Download it from here and turn your computer into a Wi-Fi HotSpot, It is very easy to use software, you do not need to anything extra then just 2-3 clicks.

Step1: After Installing Click on Tray icon

Step2: Give a Name to your Wi-Fi HotSpot.




Step3: Give a Password minimum of 8 Characters.




Step4: Choose a Internet Connection which you want to share.


Step5: Click on Start Hot Spot Button.
Finish...
Connectify is an easy to use software router for Windows 7 computers. After downloading and installing the lightweight application, Connectify utilizes your computers' built in Wi-Fi card to wirelessly share any available Internet connection: a cable modem, a cellular card, or even another Wi-Fi network. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices including laptops, smart phones, music players, and gaming systems can see and join your Connectify hotspot just like any other Wi-Fi access point and are kept safe and secure by password-protected WPA2 Encryption.
Download It From Here
  
If you did not understand the above instructions watch this video, In this video i explained full process step by step.You can also watch this video on youtube (click here).


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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Dreamescene in Windows7 and Vista

Windows DreamScene was a utility available for Vista Ultimate that allowed users to set video as desktop wallpaper. It was dropped in Windows 7, but we’ll take a look at how to play DreamScenes in all versions of Windows 7 or Vista.
First of all Download DreameScene Activator from here. After download and extract the Windows 7 DreamScene Activator. Once extracted, you’ll need to run the application as administrator. Right-click on the .exe and select Run as administrator.

Click on Enable DreamScene. This will also restart Windows Explorer if it is open.
To play your DreamScene, browse for the file in Windows Explorer, right-click the file and select Set as Desktop Background.
  (if you got any problem please post your problem in comments or you can mail me at : burhankhan@live.in)

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