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How can you know whether your processor is operating at the rated speed or
2007-09-14 09:43:00
You can easily determine whether your processor is operating at the tested and rated speed or over clocked, with the help of Intel Processor Identification Utility.The Intel Processor Identification Utility was developed by Intel Corporation. This utility is used to identify characteristics of the processor inside a system. This tool will display all the details of the processor inside a system. Intel Processor Identification Utility is available in two versions. One is Windows version and second one is Bootable version. The bootable version of the Processor Identification Utility is operating system independent. You can create a bootable disk with Bootable version. If you boot the system with that disk then it will load the utility and identifies the processor.The Intel Processor Identification Utility - Windows version supports the following Microsoft operating systems:Windows 2000 Professional/Server/Advanced Server (all servicepacks)Windows XP Home/Professional (all service...
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Try the 2007 Microsoft Office system
2007-09-11 18:38:00
You can try the following Microsoft Office 2007 suites and applications for 60 days. They areSuitesMicrosoft Office Professional 2007Microsoft Office Standard 2007Microsoft Office Small Business 2007Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007Microsoft Office Publisher 2007ApplicationsMicrosoft Office Accounting Professional 2007Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007Microsoft Office Visio Standard 2007Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007Microsoft Office OneNote 2007Microsoft Office Live Groove 2007The first time you run the trial version, you must activate it. Otherwise, the Trial version runs in Reduced Functionality mode. In Reduced Functionality mode, you can not use all of the features of your product. You cannot even save modifications to documents or create any new documents. You can get full functionality when you activate the software.During the download process, you will receive the 25 character trial product key. You may also find the product key in your Thank you e-mai...
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Windows Vista Hotfixes for GeForce 6, 7 and 8 series cards
2007-09-11 17:22:00
Before applying the following Hotfixes, You must update your Nvidia Drivers to the latest ForceWare Release 163 driversDownload Windows Vista 32 bit Forceware Release 163 drivers for GeForce 6, 7 and 8 seriesDownload Windows Vista 64 bit Forceware Release 163 drivers for GeForce 6, 7 and 8 seriesHotfixes:The following are Windows Vista Hotfixes for GeForce 6, 7 and 8 series cards1. Hotfix for GeForce customers running DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 applicationsThis Hotfix is very useful for games like Battlefield 2, Battlefield 2142, Civilization IV, Company of Heroes, Half-Life 2, Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth II, Supreme Commander and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas. This Hotfix resolves abnormal application behavior such as crashes and extremely low frame rates when running some 3D applications at very high graphics settings.2. Hotfix for SLI customers running DirectX 10 applicationsLow frame rates will occur on some DirectX 10 applications when SLI is enabled....
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How to delay Startup applications when windows is loading?
2007-09-11 11:41:00
When Windows loads it's Startup file, it attempts to load every application in there at the same time. If you have so many applications in the Startup file, Then each application will try and grab the CPU, RAM and HDD at the same time. Also each application tries to load at the same time. This in turn slows down your entire Startup Process.Startup Delayer is a small program which allows you to setup how many seconds after Windows has started, to load each application. Suppose you have Yahoo Messenger program that startup when Windows starts. Then you can easily set this program to start some time after Windows startup with the help of Startup Delayer program.How Startup Delayer program works?Just run the program. It displays list of startup programs as shown below.Now if you want to set a delay time for Yahoo messenger, then just double click on Yahoo. Then it will display edit window for Yahoo as shown below. Now set the delay time as 40 seconds (for example) then click Save bu...
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Digital Certificate & IKEY USB Token installation guide for Andhra Pradesh
2007-09-09 14:57:00
This guide will help the Contractors of Andhra Pradesh in installing their USB Token and Digital Certificate. They can easily follow the instructions given by me.IKEY USB Token Installation:Insert the CD containing the iKey software in the CD Drive. Double-click IKEYALL.EXE to start the installation process. Follow the on screen instructions. The installation process prompts you to enter the ikey. Then insert the iKey token in the USB port of the machine and complete the installation.Enabling AP eprocurement site as a Trusted site:You have to enable eprocurement site as a Trusted site. For this open Internet Explorer 6.0( Minimum IE 5.5 version). Go to Tools menu then select Internet Options. Now click Security tab. Then click Trusted Sites. Now click Sites. Now Add the site https://tender.eprocurement.gov.in to the list of trusted sites and then click Add button. Then click O.K and click O.K. Now you enabled eprocurement site as a trusted website.Enabling the ActiveX Controls:...
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Intel launched industry's first quad-core processors
2007-09-06 11:47:00
Intel launched quad-core Xeon 7300 series processors specifically designed for multi-processor (MP) servers. These new Quad-Core Xeon 7300 series processors can deliver more than twice the performance and more than three times the performance per watt over the company's previous generation dual-core products.These 7300 series includes frequencies up to 2.93GHz at 130 watts, several 80 watt processors and a 50 watt version optimized for four socket blades and high-density rack form factors with a frequency of 1.86GHz. The Intel 7300 chipset with Data Traffic Optimizations provides a balanced platform design with several new technologies that enhance data movement between the processors, memory and I/O connections.
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Free HardDisk Utility
2007-09-05 18:07:00
HD Tune is a free Hard Disk Utility HD Tune measures the performance of your harddiskHD Tune shows detailed information about your harddisk supported features, harddisk capacity, partition sizes details, harddisk serial number, firmware version etcHD Tune checks the health status of your harddisk HD Tune displays the temperature of your harddisk HD Tune scans the surface of your harddisk for errors This is a very useful utility. HD Tune supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows 2003 Server.Download HD Tune
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How to know whether an update is available for your installed application?
2007-09-04 17:49:00
With a small application AppGet, you can get a list of installed applications in your computer. When an update is available for one of the applications, then it will be shown in AppGet. Then you can update that application very easily.When you run AppGet then it will create a list of all your installed applications and their corresponding version numbers. Then AppGet will submit this data to the online AppGet database.After this information has been processed, you will automatically be notified of updates of your installed applications. For some applications It will show the download link also. For some applications it will show the Google search link. With this google search link you can easily go to that application's website then download it easily. Download AppGet
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Computer hangs at Bios Setup and Keyboard is not responding
2007-08-31 07:21:00
When you start your computer then it boots normally but hangs at Bios Setup Utility. Also your keyboard won't respond. Since your keyboard is not responding, You can not load even Default Bios Settings. When you try to boot your computer with a bootable floppy, then also it simply sits at Bios Setup. Even if you try to boot your computer with a bootable CD then also it sits at Bios Setup and your keyboard won't respond. You can not do anything since your keyboard is not responding. Your computer simply sits at Bios Setup. Very rarely we encounter this type of problem.This is a very simple problem. Observe your keyboard and mouse. Then your keyboard is PS/2 type and Your mouse is also PS/2 type. Now check your keyboard and mouse connections at back panel of your CPU. There you will observe two PS/2 ports, one for the keyboard and the other for the mouse. If you connect keyboard in PS/2 port of the mouse and connect mouse in PS/2 port of keyboard then above problem will occur...
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Intel AMT Software Development Kit
2007-08-30 18:32:00
Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) is a capability embedded in Intel-based platforms that enhances the ability of IT organizations to manage enterprise computing facilities. Intel AMT operates independently of the platform processor and operating system. Remote platform management applications can access Intel AMT securely, even when the platform is turned off, as long as the platform is connected to line power and to a network. Independent software vendors (ISVs) can build applications that take advantage of the features of Intel AMT using the application programming interface (API).The built-in manageability in Intel AMT allows IT personnel to discover hardware and software assets even while PCs are powered off. The built-in manageability in Intel AMT provides out-of-band management capabilities that allow IT to remotely heal systems after OS failures. Intel AMT helps to protect against malicious software attacks.Download Intel AMT Software Dev...
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How to remove a failed installation or a damaged Norton product
2007-08-30 09:52:00
Norton Removal Tool will remove a failed installation or a damaged Norton product very easily. Run Norton Removal Tool after you saved your product keys of Norton products. At present Norton Removal Tool 2008.0.1.14 is available. Norton Removal Tool uninstalls the following Norton products. Norton antivirus 2003 through 2008Norton AntiSpam 2004 and 2005Norton Ghost 10 and 12Norton GoBack 3.1 through 4.2Norton Internet Security 2003 through 2008Norton Password ManagerNorton Personal Firewall 2003 through 2006Norton Systemworks 2003 through 2008Norton Confidential Online 2007Norton Internet Security Add-On Pack 1.0 and 2.0Norton Save and Restore 1.0 through 2.0Norton 360 1.0 through 1.3Download Norton Removal Tool
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Symantec Launched Norton Antivirus 2008, Norton Internet Security 2008
2007-08-28 12:30:00
Today Symantec launched Norton Antivirus 2008 and Norton Internet Security 2008. Both will remove viruses from email and instant messages, block Internet worms at point of entry, stop spyware from tracking you online, block spyware from hijacking your computer, and remove dangerous threats from files you download.But Norton Internet Security 2008 can also block hackers from accessing your computer, Prevent unknown threats from entering your PC, guard against online identity theft, inspect Web sites to make sure they're not fakes, block suspicious programs and allow only authorized programs to connect to the Internet.These products are designed for both Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista users.The retail price of Norton AntiVirus 2008 is US$39.99 which includes a one-year service subscription to use the product and receive Symantec's protection updates. Norton AntiVirus 2008 Small Office Packs for five and 10 users will be available for a suggested retail pr...

Create Windows installers with open source NSIS
2007-08-28 11:05:00
You can create Windows installers with NSIS that are capable of installing, uninstalling, setting system settings, and extracting files etc. Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) is a professional open source system.Other installers add hundreds of kilobytes or several megabytes to your installer data. But NSIS add only 34 kilobytes to your installer data. With NSIS, you can create a single installer that is compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista.Features of NSIS:Generates self-contained executable installersSupport for ZLib, BZip2 and LZMA data compressionUninstall supportClassic and Modern wizard interfaceSupport for multiple languages in one installer. More than 40 translations are already available.You can add standard wizard pages or custom pagesMultiple install configurations (usually Minimal, Typical, Full), and custom configurationInstaller self-verification using a CRC32 c...
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Desktop PC security enhanced by new Intel vPro Processor Technology
2007-08-27 18:16:00
The new Intel vPro Processor Technology includes a powerful new Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Intel Q35 Express chipset, improved System Defense Filters, embedded trust agent, and Intel Active Management Technology. All these technology innovations offers a host of security and management capabilities for desktop PCs. All these features included in this latest Intel vPro processor technology are designed to protect against software-based attacks and also filter and defend against viruses and other threats. So all these technology innovations will enhance the Desktop PC security.These new processors include Intel Core 2 Duo E6550, E6750 and E6850 processors.Following are the figures of Intel Core2 Duo processor E6550 and Intel Q35 Express chipset.
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Get RGB, HEX, and Long value of any color you see
2007-08-25 09:27:00
With Pixeur you can view colors, you can get RGB, CMYK, HSB, Long values of any color. You can also get Hexadecimal value of any color you see. Pixeur is a freeware application.It is very easy to use. Just run Pixeur program. Select a color on the Pixeur color palette with mouse pointer. Then Pixeur will display Hex value, RGB, CMYK, HSB values of that color as shown in the figure below. In the figure observe Target Icon. If you drag the Target Icon over a color on the Pixeur color palette then that color's RGB value will be displayed on right side history panel. By right clicking on this panel you can export history, you can import history and you can clear history. Also you can get any color's Long Value by right clicking on history panel and by choosing Copy As/Long Value.Pixeur supports Windows 98 / ME / NT / 2K / XP / 2K3 / VistaDownload Pixeur
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You can upload your videos to Blogger now
2007-08-24 18:55:00
Blogger added Video uploading feature. This feature allows bloggers to upload their videos to Blogger. Also with this feature bloggers can create a video podcast very easily. Now you will see a new button when you go to your Blogger post editor as shown in the figure below. For more information regarding Video uploading and for how to create a video podcast, visit this link.
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You can fill a Scanned form, then print that filled form or save it as PDF
2007-08-24 14:26:00
You can easily fill a scanned form using Bytescout Form Fill er. Then you can print that filled form or save it as a PDF document or fillable PDF form. Also You can scan an image with Bytescout Form Filler by using File/Scan Image/Acquire. This is a freeware software.How to fill form using Bytescount Form Filler?Run Bytescout Form Filler. Then open the Scanned Form with Bytescout Form Filler by using File/Open. Then Bytescout Form Filler will open the scanned form picture as shown below.Now click AutoFind Fields To Fill button. Then program will recognize text fields to fill and you will observe Type Text Here fileds after one or two seconds as shown below.Now resize Type Text Here box with mouse pointer then put it in S.No column. Now type your S.No as shown below in the figure.Now just click the mouse pointer in the second column. Then you will get the type box. I typed Praneel in the box. Again click below Praneel. Then you will get the type box. Now I typed Praneel's address ...
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View the sky with Google Earth 4.2
2007-08-23 06:30:00
Google Earth now allows you to view Stars, Constellations, Planets, Moon, Galaxies, Backyard Astronomy, Hubble Showcase and the life of a star.To view these heavenly objects, select Switch to Sky from View menu or click Sky button. Then Google Earth presents a view of the Sky. When you switch to Sky, then the current location on Earth is hidden and you will see the Sky above the current location. When you exit Sky, then you return to the same current location.Download Google earth
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Free tweaking program for Windows
2007-08-22 18:47:00
Xdn Tweak er is a free tweaking program for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista. It supports Both 32 bit and 64 bit versions.Xdn Tweaker is a little program which makes some simple changes to Windows. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 needs Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 for Xdn Tweaker to work.Features:Changes the number of Folder views Windows savesResets the folder views Windows has savedAdd/Remove classic Windows 2000 user control panel iconDisable/Enable ATI Catalyst Control Center right click on Desktop (only for use if you have an ATI video card and have the Catalyst Control Center installed)Disable/Enable SendTo right-click menuDisable/Enable ZipFoldersDisable/Enable the Outlook Express / Windows Mail splash screenPut the File menu above the Back/Forward buttons in IE7Remove/Replace the Search box in IE7Disable/Enable Windows Media Player Explorer context menusDisable/Enable the Documents item on the Classic Start MenuDisable/Enable the Shortcut text added to ...
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Mafia 2 announced by 2K GAMES
2007-08-22 18:09:00
2K Games announced that it will publish Mafia 2, a sequel to the popular Mafia title. The game is being developed by Illusion Softworks, developers of the original Mafia title, for next generation consoles and Games for Windows. Original Mafia title brings the 1930's underworld to life. Mafia 2 brings the underworld of late 1940's-early 1950's to life.
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Use your Scanner and Printer as a PhotoCopier with iCopy 1.21
2007-08-22 11:13:00
Bugs regarding Scanner connection are fixed in latest iCopy 1.21 version. iCopy close on startup bug is also fixed.What you can do with iCopy?If you have a Scanner and a Printer then you can use both of them as a PhotoCopier with iCopy and you can get the copies by just pressing a button. iCopy is a free software and no installation is required. It is compatible with all TWAIN scanners and all printers. With iCopy you can select Scanner mode and you can manage Image settings like brightness and contrast. You can manage print quality and also you can enter the number of copies you want. It is very easy to use. Just put the document in the scanner. Put white papers in Printer tray. Now specify the number of copies you want. Then click the Blue button.iCopy supports Microsoft Windows XP SP1-SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista, and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. You must install Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 or higher in your system for iCopy to work.Download iCopy
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Open Source DVD to MPEG-4 converter
2007-08-21 09:51:00
HandBrake is an open-source, multiplatform, multithreaded DVD to MPEG-4 converter, available for MacOS X, Linux and Windows.Handbrake is designed to work on Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP SP1 only. Microsoft .Net Framework 2 and Microsoft Windows Installer 3.01 are required for HandBrake to work in Windows.Supported sources:VIDEO_TS folder, DVD image or real DVD (encrypted or unencrypted, but protection methods other than CSS are not supported and must be handled externally with third party software), and some .VOB and .TS filesPAL or NTSCAC-3, DTS, LPCM or MPEG audio tracksOutputs:File format: MP4, MKV, AVI or OGMVideo: MPEG-4 or H.264Audio: AAC, MP3, Vorbis or AC-3 pass-through (supports encoding of several audio tracks)Download HandBrake
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How to cut mp3 files with mp3DirectCut
2007-08-20 12:59:00
First you have to decide the part of the mp3 file you want to cut. This you can decide easily as explained below.Run mp3Dire ctCut. First open the mp3 file by mp3DirectCut. Then by clicking Play button, play the mp3 file you want to cut with mp3DirectCut. mp3DirectCut gives you a visualisation of the mp3 audio data of the mp3 file being played. Mp3DirectCut will also display the percentage of the mp3 file being played. You can observe this in Total box. Observe the percentage details while mp3DirectCut is playing the mp3 file. Suppose you liked the mp3 file between 10% to 50%.Now you can cut the mp3 file between 10 to 50% as explained below.Just open the mp3 file by mp3DirectCut. You will observe Scrollbar just below the visual display of the mp3 audio data. You can move along a file with the slider. So move the slider until you get 10% on the Total box. Now click Set begin. Now move the slider until you get 50% on the Total box. Now click Set end. Now go to ...
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