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Wednesday 31 July 2013

Easy Way To Dual Booting Your PC

How to Dual boot??

Friends this post intends to describe the procedure of dual booting with Windows 7 and Windows 8 . The information compiled here is simple and correct until date . It must be noted that failure or success of the information entirely depends on how correctly you follow it . This will also save you from facing problems and eventually contacting Microsoft technical support for help . Since the Windows 8  has arrived in the market , users have been lookingfor ways to try it out on their existing Windows 7 computer . Since the installation of an operating system  is a thin-skinned part , it should be done in the right manner . Despite following everything right from the beginning , you may stumble upon common Windows 7 problems . Don't worry ! The below mentioned step-by-step guide will help you perform the desired task on your own . This will certainly sideline the need of calling up Microsoft technical help and save you time . Follow These Instructions : Download the Microsoft Windows 8 Developer Preview from the official website of Microsoft . When prompted , save the file to a location in the computer where it is conveniently accessible from and then burn it to a DVD or an ISO file . You can also install the Preview using a USB flashdrive . Use the built-in Windows 7 USBDVD Download Tool to do so . Back up all your data to an external drive and keep it to a safe place . Configure your computer's BIOS to boot from any of the drives viz . DVDCD-ROM or USB . Before you begin , you should know that Win8 would take about 7 .5GB of space for installation . Therefore , you would need about 20GB of free space on your hard disk drive . 

Top 5 Free Antiviruses

With the technology growing the chances of attack from external sources are increasing day by day. Thus to be secure in all directions every device needs a protection that can either be an antivirus or any other security software. An antivirus can protect your system from connecting to any harmful links or attack from any other system that can damage your system or data of your system. So here are top 5 free antiviruses that can help you to be protective and keep your computer’s performance at best:-

Microsoft Security Essential

If you are a user of window 7 then surely you have used this antivirus which has made a remarkable position in field of protection and security. According to the users who have used this recommend other users to go for it as it provides the best security to window 7 and the window 8 has this antivirus as an inbuilt feature. The main feature of this software is to provide protection when you are online, keeps the bugs away from your device, window firewall, faster performance of computer by controlling about 50 percent of the CPU task and the main feature of this software is that it starts it work from the moment you start your computer. Comparing to other antivirus it is more suitable to the latest windows version whereas others are very comfortable with any of the window version they are installed in.
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Tips to Protect Your Email Account from Hackers


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In the world of technology, there is always the danger of a security breach. The most common of this instance is when a hacker is able to access your email account to your demise and it generally makes your vital files, documents and perhaps important project portfolios and other essential documents with respect to your work highly vulnerable to a third party. Who knows, the hacker just might be a competitor who wants to take a peek of your valuable exchange of business correspondence with your clients or to completely pirate your active clients away from you. There is a high chance however that it could be any hacker who is just waiting for their prey at any opportunity that they can find to victimize.
Because many professionals are using their emails for their officials business, an email account becomes your valuable property and perhaps an asset that allows you to keep in touch and connect with your clients. Because of this reason, protecting your email account at all costs should always be a priority. If you are one among these professionals who find it a priority in keeping your email safe and protected against hackers, here are some useful tips to keep your email correspondence and files safe.

Here’s how you can protect your email From hackers:-

Tuesday 30 July 2013

Protecting Android smartphones from malicious code

Samsung has released a firmware update that patches the vulnerability in its devices.
Samsung has released a firmware update that patches the vulnerability in its devices.
 
Owners of Android smartphones should check if their phone has security vulnerability. On some models using the Google operating system it is possible for USSD commands to execute without the consent of the user, for example via a malicious URL on a website.

How To Remove Dual Boot in Windows – Get rid of the second OS

Steps to remove dual boot in Windows:

If you’ve properly installed a second operating system on your computer, there’s probably a folder containing its files on a separate partition. First step of getting rid of the second OS is as simple as deleting that folder. If you’ve been really smart and also installed all programs for that operating system in another partition, away from the program files of your primary operating system, then it’s wiser to just format that partition. In case your program files are mixed up, you will have to manually delete them.
Now, to remove the prompt at the boot screen, here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Go to Start menu.

Sunday 28 July 2013

How to block the Browser Choice Screen in Windows 7

By editing the registry, you can if you wish block the Browser Choice Update  Screen, which is offered in the European version of Windows 7.
This a technique applies to all supported copies of Windows 7, Vista & XP and allows users to block the delivery of the browser ballot screen.
The technique is designed for system administrators responsible for managed environments under a Volume Licensing program.
But of course, the small registry modification can be applied by all users.

Bing becomes the first search engine to introduce Child Abuse warnings

If you are a Bing user in UK and are using the search terms related to child abuse content, you will get a pop-up warning indicating that you are looking for illegal child abuse content.
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Microsoft’s search engine Bing is the first search engine to introduce such warning feature against illegal child abuse content, using the Bing Notification Platform. This pop-up warning message will be triggered by a few blacklisted search terms compiled by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (Ceop). The warning message will also include a link to a special counseling service Stopitnow.org.

Infographic: Happy Retirement Windows XP

Its always a magnificent past that inspires the vibrant future! For years, Microsoft has had success with the most lovedWindows XP. However, the 12-old operating system for home and business desktops and personal computers will retire soon now (next April). The fresh-faced Windows 8 is expected to take over.

Happy Retirement Windows XP

Microsoft has released a colorful Infographic wishing XP a “happy retirement” and praising the software for its years of complete loyalty and service.
“On April 8th, 2014, after many years of service, the time will come for Windows XP to retire. Although it has big shoes to fill, Windows 8 is more than up to the job and will breathe a new lease of life into your business IT”, Microsoft mentions via the Infographic.

Internet Explorer 11 Developer Preview for Windows 7 released

During Microsoft’s Build Conference, the IE team had promised the availability of Internet Explorer 11 (IE11), the latest version shipped with Windows 8.1 to be also available for Windows 7. Fast-forward a month on July 25, the team has released a developer preview of Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7.
ie 114 Internet Explorer 11 Developer Preview for Windows 7 released
The preview includes a number of new F12 developer tools. Internet Explorer 11 developer preview for Windows 7 is largely the same as IE 11 for Windows 8.1. That said, it includes many, but not all, of the same features thrown in the Windows 8.1 version. For instance,

Saturday 27 July 2013

How A Computer Virus Spreads Online, And What You Can Do To Stop It

Speed Up Social Time With These Social Media Shortcuts

Speed Up Social Time With These Social Media Shortcuts
Did you know that if you pressed Alt + 1 while browsing Facebook, you’d be brought to your homepage? Alt + 2 brings you to your profile page. Knowing these keyboard shortcuts for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus can save you a tremendous amount of time. And learning them couldn’t be easier with this helpful infograph by Quintly.
Did you spot any missing shortcuts?

U.S. and British postal workers fight privatization

Probation period of PA/SA

Directorate vide memo No. 60-3/2013-SPB-I dated 8/7/2013 has clarified that ás per revised Recruitment Rules for the post of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assitant notified on 3rd November 2011, the period of probation is the same i.e. two years but the provision of Examination for confirmation has been discontinued and clearance of probation period is to be decided by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). It is also clarified that who have not yet cleared the confirmation test may not be subjected to confirmation examination but may be assessed for clearing their probation after taking into consideration their performance during the induction training, the special report /ACRs and any other relevant input. If they are not found up to the mark, their probation period may be extended as per the Government's instructins. In such cases, PAs/SAs shall be considered for clearance of probation period from a prospective date and not with retrospective effect. 

source: http://www.aipeup3chq.com/

Friday 26 July 2013

Internet Monitoring Software: A Productivity Booster

The internet is an integral part of many people’s lives and businesses realize this.  Whether it’s through the use of social media, blogs, video sites, and other web based sites, organizations have discovered that the internet is one of the best marketing tools for their business.
Employers fully understand that the internet allows their staff to communicate and conduct research; yet they also know that allowing their employees to use the internet for personal use during office hours makes employees happy and, in most cases, maintain strong productivity levels.
A good number of SMEs now have policies in place that allow their staff to use the internet and email in order to chat, bank online and even play games during their working day yet provide guidance on what they can and cannot do. In most cases, policies are adhered to but what happens when one member of a team pushes the boundaries too far – the one who feels compelled to more time online on personal stuff while his colleagues are busy at work?
How does that make you feel? We all like to have some downtime during the working day but when that coworker spends most of his or her time browsing his or her Facebook or Twitter account and non-work related websites during office hours it’s not only unfair on other members of staff but also in breach of company policy.
The Solution: Internet Monitoring Software
Dealing with an employee who procrastinates on the web during work is important to both the employer and other employees. One way to manage internet use and employees who breach company policy in this regard is to use a solid internet monitoring software to control internet access.

What are the benefits of a time managed life?


timemanagement What are the benefits of a time managed life?

One trending topic in the last years is time management. How to get better at it, what to do in order to be more efficient and what it really means. Few people take a minute to ask themselves a simple question: why should I manage my time better?
It’s very important to start tracking your time, having time for yourself, having systems, working without interruptions or prioritizing. But you need a clear motivation as to why you should do so and how it will benefit you.
Here are 7 reasons why you should consider improving your time management:
1. You will be more productive – this is the best aspect of managing your time. The workday will be more structured, you will work according to plan, will get more done in the same amount of time and will become a great asset for the client/employer.

SQL Server 2005 Backup

Most of the people, if not all, who work around the SQL Server know how to backup their databases by heart. They can even do the task in their sleep. Some may find this article useful, though.
What we’re going to do here is do the 3 backup types: Full, Differential, and Transaction Log Backups.
Here’s how to backup a SQL Server Database (suppose we’re backing up the AdventureWorks Database):
1. Create a directory: C:\myBackUpDir (you may want to create this in a separate physical disk)
2. Open SSMS, and connect to the instance. Open a new query.
3. Execute a Full Backup:
BACKUP DATABASE AdventureWorks TO DISK = ‘ C:\myBackUpDir\ADVWRKS.BAK’

Thursday 25 July 2013

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) – FAQ

I have compiled a list of answers to some frequently asked questions which a Microsoft Security Essentials user may have :
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Q: What is Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) exactly?
A: MSE is Microsoft’s free antivirus offering to users of genuine Windows 7, Vista & XP users. It is specifically designed for individual consumer PC use using the smallest resource footprint possible to provide complete anti-malware protection and will include a new protection technology, as part of the Microsoft anti-malware engine, called Dynamic Signature Service (DSS).
Q: Where can I download Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) from ?
A: You can download it from Microsoft. It is now wef around 18th Oct 2010. 

Choosing Between A Laptop And A Tablet



There are a few factors that consumers need to take into account when choosing between a laptop and tablet and here are some of the main sticking points when making this decision.

Cost

Students and home consumers alike often find themselves on a strict budget and cost is a big sticking point when choosing between a laptop and a tablet. Laptops are decisively more expensive than a tablet with elaborate ones running in the Rs 25000/- onwards range on up. That being said, refurbished laptops can be found on eBay for the same price as a new tablet but without manufacturer warranties. Those new tablets often book for Rs 10000/- onwards on up with devices such as iPads or the Samsung Galaxy Tablet a little pricier.

Sunday 21 July 2013

How to Enable or Disable SmartScreen Filter in Internet Explorer 9

Here are few simple steps to Enable the Smart Screen Filter:
  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Go to  Tools>Internet Options
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  • Go to Advanced tab and scroll down for Security Category,there if you want to enable/disable the feature you can accordingly check the box captioned “Enable SmartScreen Filter” then press OK.

Thursday 18 July 2013

FIX: New command missing in Windows Explorer on Windows 7

After updating Internet Explorer with the Windows Desktop Update component if, when you click the File menu in Windows Explorer, you find the New command to be missing , or when you right-click the desktop, you find that the New command is missing from the context menu, then this article may interest you!
This might be happen due to a registry file missing or getting corrupted. It therefore involves changing a registry value.
To do so:
1. Click on Start Menu and under search type in Regedit, to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\New\ (Default)
3. Value for (Default): {D969A300-E7FF-11d0-A93B-00A0C90F2719}
4. This registry entry only exists if the Windows Desktop Update component is installed. If the Windows Desktop Update component is not installed, add the registry entry and (Default) value.
KB180257 also recommends that you first backup your Registry!

FIX: Control Panel Empty or Blank in Windows 8 | 7

Control Panel Empty or Blank in Windows 8 | 7

1. Press Windows Key + R combination, type put gpedit.msc in Run dialog box and hit Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
2. Navigate here :
User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel
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3. In the right pane of this location, look for the setting named Hide specified Control Panel items and double click over it to modify it:

Avoid Internet Catfishing Social Engineering Scams

Ingenious Internet predators these days cite various reasons for tricking people. No matter out of what they do it – loneliness, boredom or some emotions (hate, curiosity); luring naive Internet users into fake romantic relationships to seek love online has become a trend. A trend that is popularly referred as Internet Catfishing.
internet catfishing Avoid Internet Catfishing Social Engineering Scams
Internet Catfishing is a type of scam similar to the ones using messages that your computer has a virus, that you’ve won a lottery, or that you can earn money for little or no effort on your part but differs somewhat in nature. Hence, spotting a catfish scam is not as easy as spotting other scam. That’s because, unlike Catfishing, other scams expose themselves almost immediately by asking for a large cash sum up front A “Catfish” on the other hand, does not do so. It in fact, it chooses the most failure-prone connection on the Internet – RELATIONSHIP!

POSTAL/SORTING ASSISTANT SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES

I. Aptitude Test (Paper I) for all the postal circles is completed. The List of shortlisted candidates for the Computer Typing / Data Entry (PAPER II) for Andhra Pradesh, Gujrat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, North East, Odisha, West Bengal Postal Circles is given in the link below: 

 SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES FOR PAPER II

The list in respect of the remaining Postal Circles will be published shortly.

II. The above Short List has been prepared in accordance with the procedure published in the Notification No 60-9/2009 SPB1 dated 8-5-2012. The candidates who figure in the above list have qualified for appearing in the Paper II based on marks in the Paper I. 


III The list is in order of Roll Number.


IV. Paper II is tentatively scheduled on 10th,11th,24th,25th,31th August 2013 and 1st September 2013

 
V. Admit Card for Paper II will be dispatched shortly. Admit Card can also be generated on this website by the candidates. 

Wednesday 17 July 2013

How To Fix a Corrupted Memory Card


Memory Card


Procedure 1 to fix a corrupted memory card:

1) Connect your memory card to your PC and check the drive which is showing the location of your card.
2) Right click on your memory card drive and go to properties.
3) Click on Format button, you can see a pop up box showing the file system as FAT. Usually the memory cards support only FAT files.
4) Click on the start button but don’t check the quick format option, just leave it blank.
5) Check your memory card if its fixed. If not, move on to

Convert Your 1Gb Memory Card To 2Gb Free

Procedure to Convert your 1GB Memory Card to 2GB:

1) Make sure the card is a 1GB microSD card or something similar to it. But keep in mind that this works only in 1GB cards as far as we tried.
2) Backup all your data available in the memory card, because you goona format it now.
3) Download and open the Skimedi Fix 2GB capacity application.
4) After opening the application, you will find a small window showing the FIX and CANCEL options. Make sure to browse the correct drive when the application requests for drive location.
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Monday 15 July 2013

How to Download YouTube Videos For Free Without Software

Recently, YouTube has cracked down on video downloads via software and plugins for browsers. It does make sense though, if everyone downloads videos, YouTube loses traffic. So you might have noticed that some of your plugins, downloaders or even Maxthon doesn’t let you download videos anymore. All is not lost though, you can still download videos, that too without using any software. Here’s how to download YouTube videos for free, without any software!
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Friday 12 July 2013

Contribute to Prime Minister's Relief Fund - Appeal of Secretary Dept of Posts

Duty on Sundays/holidays in delivery offices --- Held in abeyance until further orders.

Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Mail Business Division

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi-110001

No. 34-03/2013-D Dated 11-07-2013

To
All Heads of Circles

Sub:- Need to ensure prompt delivery of mail on the day of receipt at the Post Offices.

 
     This has reference to the Directorate D. O. letter of even no. dated 19-06-2013 on the above subject vide which Circles were asked to bring skeleton staff on Sundays/ holidays on duty so that accountable mails can be processed and kept ready in advance to be included in the first delivery of next working day.
 
2. In this connection, it is intimated that the Directorate is further examining the issue of calling skeleton staff on duty on Sundays/ holidays for processing of mail.

3. Instructions regarding calling of skeleton staff on Sundays/holidays in delivery offices for processing of accountable mail are, therefore, held in abeyance until further orders.

4. However, other instructions contained in Directorate DO letter of even no. dated 19-06-2013 will continue to be operative.

 (M B Gajbhiye)
Assistant Director General (M

Wednesday 10 July 2013

Surprise: Internet Explorer 11 Has Matured Into A Modern Browser


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Remember Internet Explorer 6, and how we had to tell all our friends and relatives to download Firefox and replace that horrible, outdated browser? Well, Internet Explorer isn’t horrible anymore. Whether you like IE or not, you can’t deny that it’s improved dramatically and is now worthy of taking its place alongside other modern browsers — especially with the new Internet Explorer 11.
Internet Explorer 11 is part of Windows 8.1, which is a free update for Windows 8 users that will launch later this year. Windows 7 users will eventually be able to upgrade to Internet Explorer 11, too. It’s currently available as part of the Windows 8.1 preview release.

The Modern App

Microsoft has been polishing nearly every Modern app included with Windows 8, and Internet Explorer is no exception. Internet Explorer 11′s Modern interface has seen a large number of updates and improvements. Windows 8.1 is Windows 8 as it originally should have shipped, and Internet Explorer 11 is the browser it should have shipped with.

Tuesday 9 July 2013

Error message on a computer that is running the Windows operating system: "Stop 0x00000077 KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR"


On a computer that is running the Windows operating system, you may receive the following Stop error message:

Stop 0x00000077 KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR

This issue may occur if a requested page of kernel data cannot be read from the paging file into memory. This issue may also occur if the master boot record is infected with a virus. 

To determine the possible cause, use the four parameters that are enclosed in brackets in the error message that is mentioned in the "Symptoms" section. If both the first and the third parameters are zero, the four parameters are defined as follows:

    First parameter
    • 0: The page of kernel data was retrieved from page cache.

    • 1: The page was retrieved from a disk.
    • 2: The page was retrieved from a disk. The storage stack returned SUCCESS. However, Status.Information is not equal to PAGE_SIZE.

  • Second parameter
    Page Table Entry (PTE) value at time of error
  • Third parameter
    0
  • Fourth parameter
    Address of signature on kernel stack

It's a Mad, Mad World . . . of Apps

It's an app world, and we're just living in it
Implicit in Microsoft’s promise to gradually update all of its products and services as part of a broad strategy of continuous improvements is the notion that its platforms are now malleable and ever-changing rather than monolithic and inert. But the chameleon-like nature of the software we use won’t be determined solely by Microsoft. These solutions can also be formally extended and changed by third parties. And this extensibility is most often seen through apps.
Yep, apps.

Windows 8.1 is a 21st Century Windows 3.1

Sometimes the minor releases are the sweetest updates of all
While most people probably think “minor release” when they see the name Windows 8.1, the truth is that this release is more important—and more substantial—than its name suggests. But this is no curiosity. Instead, Windows 8.1 is just the latest in a list of supposedly minor Windows releases that have made all the difference in the world. And in shipping such an update, Microsoft has done the impossible: It has made Windows 8 and even Windows RT truly usable for those people who were previously not so sure they wanted to upgrade.

Monday 8 July 2013

Don’t Break Your Back: 5 Tips For Using A Laptop In Comfort


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Laptops are small, light and portable. They are also, in a strange twist of fate, often far more uncomfortable than the bulky desktops they replace. Being forced to place the screen, touchpad and keyboard in a compact box creates all sorts of ergonomic issues. And then there’s the matter of carrying it around.
Using a laptop as your primary PC doesn’t demand that you sacrifice comfort, however. The problems they cause can mostly be resolved. Let’s look at five easy laptop ergonomics tips to take make sure your laptop doesn’t become a pain in your, uh, back.

5 Reasons Working With Computers Is Bad For You & How to Stay Healthy


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Working on the computer may sound like the most relaxed job in the world, but it’s quite the contrary. It’s very tough on your body, which is not used to this modern type of work.
Sitting has long been known to cause back pain and negatively influence circulation, which can promote cardiovascular disease. Extensive use of the keyboard and mouse can lead to stiffening of the muscles in your hands, arms, and neck, as well as inflammation and injuries. Staring at a bright screen for too long can cause dry eyes and headaches. Finally, computer work can be stressful, isolating, and lead to depression and anxiety. In other words, working on the computer is as unhealthy a job as you can imagine.
Let me show you what exactly the culprits are and how you can avoid and fix them.

Sitting Kills You

Whether you do in front of the computer, the TV, or while reading a book, sitting for long stretches of time is a very serious health risk! Sitting affects your blood circulation, your back experiences a steady stress, you are more likely to drink and eat stuff that isn’t good for you, and you burn very little calories, making it more likely that you overeat. As a result, sitting contributes to a host of conditions, most notably gaining weight, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and consequently a shortened life span.
Remedies
Sitting is perfectly good and normal. It’s just when you do it excessively that it turns into a major health risk. So try to loosen it up and play with alternatives. Here is a list of things you should do:
  • Take frequent breaks, at least 5 minutes per hour.
  • Walk around and stretch during your breaks.
  • Get a standing desk and spend part of your day working while standing upright.
  • Exercise before or after work.

Windows Server 2003 R2 FAQ

Q: What is Windows Server 2003 R2?

A: Windows Server 2003 R2 is the next version of Windows Server.

Q: What does R2 mean?

A: "Release 2." The idea is that R2 will be a minor upgrade to Windows Server 2003.

Q: What is D2?

A: Microsoft once discussed releasing an interim XP client update concurrently with R2, and that client update was codenamed D2 (get it? R2-D2). However, the company instead decided to focus its current client marketing efforts on XP Reloaded (also see myXP Reloaded Activity Center), and to wait until Longhorn to deliver a new client version.

Saturday 6 July 2013

Fixing Hard Drive Errors in Windows 7

If you have lots of wealth like gold, platinum, emerald or diamonds in your possession, you will definitely try to keep them in a safe vault. You want their 100% safety and you don’t want to leave any chance for them to get damaged or stolen. In regards to personal computing, the hard drive of your computer can be compared with a humongous vault that contains a massive amount of information, data and programs. Most of the items you have left there are vital with respect to your computing needs – and some could be assets even more precious than expensive gems.
By every means, the hard drive of your computer is one of the most important devices attached to your PC. You need to ensure a  inside your PC, capable of delivering top notch data storage and retrieval services when you need. Otherwise, your PC could easily become hard to drive!

Download Windows XP For Free and Legally, Straight From Microsoft

As the years progress and Microsoft moves on from Windows 7 into Windows 8 and beyond, it’s certainly starting to feel like Windows XP is just an artifact of the past. But is it? Might there be situations where you need to use XP again – or maybe you just miss XP and want to take a stroll down memory lane?
Well, what if I told you that right now, by using VirtualBox, you can download a free Virtual Machinefeaturing a full, free version of Windows XP? It’s absolutely true. Microsoft knows that web developers always have a need to test their websites on a variety of browsers and operating systems (OS). So, Microsoft provides a Virtual Machine that you can run on your computer, which will offer you a contained system with a fully-functioning version of Windows XP installed.
You can use this system to not only test out what your website looks for people running older versions of Internet Explorer (IE) on an older operating system, but you can also use it to test applications on XP if you’re an application developer, or to run older programs that only run on Windows XP. The version of XP gives you a temporary use license, but if you need to use it longer, you could always reinstall it or activate it with a valid XP license you may have already purchased but aren’t using on any of your computers anymore.

Downloading and Installing Windows XP Virtual Machine

At the Virtual Machine download page, you’ll need to choose the options to download a Windows OS Virtual Machine, and choose which version of IE you want to test. Yes, you’ll also notice options like  Windows Vista running IE7 and Windows 7 running IE8. For the sake of this article, where the goal is to focus on testing websites and applications that run on an older OS, we’re going to focus on the XP Virtual Machine.

Friday 5 July 2013

5 Advanced Tips on Using MS Word

It is no exaggeration that Microsoft Word has become the most reliable word processing tool in the market today, by which one can carry out a wide range of activities including documentation and report writing. Everyone can start using Microsoft Word from the beginner’s level and proceed to the advance levels in order to accomplish even more complex and professional documents with stunning look and feel.
It is also a fact that some of the advanced features of MS Word are very easy to deal with, it is just that most people often do not have enough time to be acquainted with them. Hence, this article will explain how you can use five useful features of MS Word if you don’t know them already. Some features are very basic, while others can prove to be little complex but each task is explained below in detail:

#1.  Insert Comments

The prime advantage of ‘Insert Comment’ feature is that it will enable a user to make annotations on the screen without changing the original text in his or her document. The concept lies in the ultra intelligence of MS Word that when a comment is added, MS Word numbers it and records it in a separate comment pane, without altering the original text.  MS Word then inserts a comment reference mark in your document and highlights the text that has been subjected to the comment.
Steps:
  1. Highlight the Text you want to comment
  2. Click “Review” in the Top Main Menu
  3. On the Reviewing Toolbar, Click the “Comment” Icon
  4. A Pane will appear
  5. Type your comment in that Pane
  6. Once you are done typing, Click “Close”
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