Computer & Programming

Protect your Personal Computer (PC)

2008-09-08T23:29:00.000-07:00

Antivirus Software - An OverviewWe strongly recommend that you help protect your computer from viruses by installing and using an antivirus program. The Internet is full of fun places and vast amounts of information, but also some dangers. Your computer can be damaged by a computer virus sent through e-mail or through a program downloaded from the Web. If you do not use antivirus software, you

Firefox 3, Internet Explorer 8, Safari 4 - the War begins

2008-06-13T09:14:00.000-07:00

Mozilla's Firefox 3 is ready to challenge Microsoft's Internet Explorer, which won't be updated until later this year. Firefox has 18 percent of the global browser market and has been made faster, more secure and customizable. Mozilla's Firefox 3 also comes with malware and forgery protection.Just more than 10 years ago, Mozilla threw its open-source code into the public domain. Today, its

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

2008-04-02T08:30:00.000-07:00

USBAnyone who has been around computers for more that two or three years knows the problem that the Universal Serial Bus is trying to solve -- in the past, connecting devices to computers has been a real headache!Printers connected to parallel printer ports, and most computers only came with one. Things like Zip drives, which need a high-speed connection into the computer, would use the

Computer Hard Disk Drive

2008-04-02T08:23:00.000-07:00

Hard DiskHard disks were invented in the 1950s. They started as large disks up to 20 inches in diameter holding just a few megabytes. They were originally called "fixed disks" or "Winchesters" (a code name used for a popular IBM product). They later became known as "hard disks" to distinguish them from "floppy disks." Hard disks have a hard platter that holds the magnetic medium, as opposed to

Open Source Software Codes

2008-01-01T20:42:00.000-08:00

If you are an end user and wants to know about a computer program & its codes, it may not be easy, specially in the making of a monopoly over software by giant software firm.and if you are a beginner in programming & wants to see & experiment some codes, may not be an easy one as the programmers usually were busy & getting reliable codes are also a dream for many.last but not least, if you are a

Web Security Trends

2007-12-25T16:42:00.000-08:00

Cyber-criminals are developing a new genre of highly sophisticated and evasive attacks designed to bypass signature-based and database-reliant security technology. The latest Web Security Trends Report (Q2 2007) from security firm Finjan warns of a proliferation of "affiliation networks" based on a "hosted model" for malicious code. The networks use off-the-shelf malicious code packages to

Trojan hits Google's text ads

2007-12-25T16:37:00.000-08:00

A new Trojan that hijacks Google text ads and replaces them with ads from a different provider has been picked up by BitDefender. The antivirus company has identified the threat as Trojan.Qhost.WU which modifies the infected computer's host file, a local storage for domain name/IP address mappings. The infected machine's browser then reads advertisements from a server at the replacement

Orkut hit by Portuguese Worm

2007-12-25T16:35:00.000-08:00

fast-moving worm has infected more than 700,000 users on Google's Orkut social network in just 24 hours. The Portuguese language attack exploited a vulnerability in Orkut's scrapbook feature to post malicious JavaScript code on a user's page. On viewing the scrapbook post, the code performed the exploit and downloaded a .js file to the user's machine. The worm then took control of the user's

Java Programming Language

2007-12-19T02:04:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered how computer programs work? Have you ever wanted to learn how to write your own computer programs? Whether you are 14 years old and hoping to learn how to write your first game, or you are 70 years old and have been curious about computer programming for 20 years, this article is for you.Here are several vocabulary terms that will make things understandable:Computer program

What Is Visual Basic?

2007-12-06T20:32:00.000-08:00

What Is Visual Basic?Visual Basic (VB) - A programming language developed by Microsoft for Microsoft Windows environment. The current version is Visual Basic 6.0.Visual Basic can be used in two ways: 1. Writing stand alone applications on Microsoft Windows systems. 2. Writing add-on scripts within Microsoft applications.To write stand alone applications in VB, you need the Microsoft Visual

The Visual Studio Environment

2007-12-06T20:20:00.001-08:00

The Visual Studio EnvironmentBefore using Visual Studio you must understand the VS environment. The environment refers to how VS manages programs and what support tools are found with VS.When creating a Visual Studio application you will be working with Projects. A Project consists of a collection of files that are contained in a folder that has the project name. For example, if you want to

Visual Studio NET 2003

2007-12-06T20:13:00.000-08:00

What is Visual Studio NET 2003?Visual Studio is the integrated development environment (IDE) developed by Microsoft to support software development using one of the NET languages. Visual Studio 2003 contains a number of very useful development tools that makes it easy to write and debug programs in Visual Basic, Visual C#, C++, and other related Microsoft supported languages.The various NET

Windows Vista

2007-12-02T04:23:00.001-08:00

Windows Vista, Microsoft's new OS, brought out in six versions, from Starter to Enterprise editions. All versions are available in both 32 bit (x86) and 64 bit (x86-64) architectures, except Windows Vista Starter (only in 32 bit architecture).Windows Vista Starter Severely limited for example only allowing a user to launch at most three applications with a user interface at once, will not accept

Linux

2007-12-02T04:01:00.000-08:00

Linux is a scaled-down UNIX operating system originally developed by Linus Torvalds, then a University student in Finland, now used in everything from PDAs, watches, PCs, Consumer Electronics, Servers and Super Computers.Beginning: Linux was originally Minix, an educational version of UNIX developed by Andrew Tannenbaum. As an interesting aside, we might be talking about Minix today if not for

PHP vs CGI

2007-08-04T11:59:00.000-07:00

PHP seems very much in vogue now - with an increasingly greater number of web hosts providing support for it. For those who have only vaguely heard of it and are not too sure what it is, this article discusses PHP and informally compares it with writing CGI scripts in Perl.PHP is a free server side scripting language. It can be built into web servers like Apache and you can use it to generate

Windows Vista Home Basic Troubleshooting & tips

2007-07-25T04:32:00.000-07:00

Enable New windows vista Home Basic Aero Cursors tips.Troubleshooting tips 1:Post-beta 2 builds, windows vista has included new Aero cursors that are not turned on by default. To troubleshooting this in vista.Follow the steps below :Right click on your desktop and select Personalize.Click on the Mouse Cursors item to select a Vista graphics different mouse cursor scheme.Change the Scheme

Computer & Less known Technologies

2007-07-22T00:32:00.000-07:00

These article are not intended to promote illegal hacking or cracking. This site provides the information for purely academic reason/purpose.HackingIn this new world, development is happening in Computer Technologies which is controlling almost all sectors of life. From birth of a child to till the end of life, computer & its programs plays a major role. We can't imagine our life without a

NetBeans 5.5

2007-07-12T20:57:00.000-07:00

The NetBeans IDE is a free, open-source Integrated Development Environment for software developers. The IDE runs on many platforms including Windows, Linux, Solaris, and the MacOS. It is easy to install and use straight out of the box. The NetBeans IDE provides developers with all the tools they need to create professional cross-platform desktop, enterprise, web and mobile

JavaScript :: Images fly around

2007-06-27T01:05:00.000-07:00

javascript:R=0;x1=.1;y1=.05; x2=.25; y2=.24; x3=1.6; y3=.24; x4=300; y4=200; x5=300; y5=200; DI=document.images; DIL=DI.length; function A(){for(i=0; i}setInterval('A()',5); void(0)Copy & Paste in your browser address bar & press Enter

JavaScript to Flash a Text Message!

2007-06-27T00:42:00.000-07:00

javascript:function reverse(){var inp = "!!koobparcs s`aviS ni ecin gnihtemos etirw dna oG.tol a segassem ruoy sessim aviS";var outp="";for (i = 0; i <= inp.length; i++) {outp=inp.charAt (i) + outp;}alert(outp) ;};reverse();Copy Paste in your browser's address bar & press enter

Internet Search Engines

2007-06-15T06:21:00.000-07:00

A search engine is an information retrieval system designed to help find information stored on a computer system, such as on the World Wide Web, inside a corporate or proprietary network, or in a personal computer. The search engine allows one to ask for content meeting specific criteria (typically those containing a given word or phrase) and retrieves a list of items that match those criteria.

Critical Update for Yahoo! Messenger

2007-06-09T01:53:00.000-07:00

Yahoo! Messenger users who inadvertently view malicious HTML code on an attacker's website. If your computer has installed Yahoo! Messenger before June 8, 2007, you should install the update. Those using Yahoo! Messenger knows that some user's just popup & put a Message asking to see their photos in the web link provided. Beware, its the strategy to put your system into security issues, commonly

Web Instant Messengers

2007-06-07T21:13:00.000-07:00

In many corporate networks, Instant Messengers like MSN, Yahoo, Google Talk and AIM are not allowed and ports are disabled. You also need to have these software applications installed in your computer. But in most cases, desktop users are not permitted to install any software, for security reasons. Now, what is the solution for you to access messenger services and chat with your friends?

Data Encryption; Need of the Time

2007-05-23T06:59:00.000-07:00

Equipment loss equals security lostLaptops, smart phones and PDAs get left in cabs. Computers disappear. But the real loss isn’t the money spent to replace a device, or the time spent getting the user back up and running. When unprotected data ends up with criminals or your competitors, that’s a loss you can’t afford.You could be held liable for identity theftWe’ve seen it all too often – bank

Don't Let a Windows Update Bring You Down

2007-05-20T12:39:00.000-07:00

Put yourself back in the driver's seat by disabling auto installs, updating Microft apps, fixing broken updates, and more.Windows Update sounds like an excellent idea: Anytime Microsoft has a patch or other improvement for its ever-imperfect operating system, your computer lets you know, and even installs the fix for you. Privacy concerns raised by allowing Windows to make regular and unobtrusive

2007-05-20T12:36:00.001-07:00

The Fast Track to Your Favorite Files and Folders

2007-05-20T12:32:00.002-07:00

Use Windows' Places Bar, My Recent Documents, or the 'File-name' dropdown menu to speed up your access to the file or folder you want.There you are, rummaging in an 'Open' or 'Save As' dialog box, navigating furiously through a maze of files and folders in search of the one you need. Isn't there a better way? Glad you asked. These tips will get you where you're going faster.Places Bar: Array the

2007-05-20T12:32:00.001-07:00

Yahoo!/ Hotmail Password Hacking

2007-05-18T04:41:00.000-07:00

Can your hotmail or yahoo account be hacked? For tens of thousands of people around the world this nightmare has already happened. So yes your hotmail/yahoo account can be hacked into. Just because you have not lost control of your online email account, such as hotmail/yahoo, does not mean it has not been accessed without your permission. Because you have no way of knowing this.8000 people in

Password Recovery/ Resetting/ Auditing

2007-05-18T04:27:00.000-07:00

Ever curious how professionals and Hackers alike recover/crack/audit Passwords.? We can tell you how and what software they use and sources from the net where you can get it for free. This information will transform your outlook on the use of passwords for data protection in daily use. For example an eight letter alphanumeric password such as "spade938" takes only on average 3.7 seconds to crack

Instant Messenger

2007-05-17T16:06:00.000-07:00

In many corporate networks, Instant Messengers like MSN, Yahoo, Google Talk and AIM are not allowed and ports are disabled. You also need to have these software applications installed in your computer. But in most cases, desktop users are not permitted to install any software, for security reasons.Now, what is the solution for you to access messenger services and chat with your friends? even in

What are Blog, RSS, Atom, OPML and Podcasting?

2007-05-13T09:03:00.000-07:00

I am pretty sure that you know about Blogs, RSS & Atom feeds, etc.. Anyway, here is the summary, in case you want to forward to your friends. Blog (Weblog) A Web site that contains dated entries in reverse chronological order (most recent first) about a particular topic. Functioning as an online journal, blogs can be written by one person or a group of contributors. Entries contain commentary and

Google SMS to Send Free Text Messages to Cell Phones in the USA

2007-05-13T08:47:00.000-07:00

Readers have been sending me queries on Mobile and SMS, especially for sending SMS for free. I am goign to write more about this in the coming days. Hope this helps many out there. Enjoy the free SMS, and do let me know what works and what does not work for you.Google's Send To Phone provides free service to send SMS (text messages) to cell phones in the United States of America. It supports the

How to Identify the Indian State / Union Territory / Metro a BSNL cellphone belong to?

2007-05-13T08:41:00.000-07:00

I came across this table below to identify the home state (Indian) to which a a BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd) cellphone belong to. For example, if the cell phone number is 9447100100, its first 4 digits are 9447, which belong to Kerala state as per the lookup table given below.Andaman & Nicobar Islands (A&N) 9479, 9432Andhra Pradesh (AP) 9473 , 9440, 9441Assam 9478Bihar 9475, 9431Chennai

Indian Railway Ticket Reservation Through SMS

2007-05-13T08:33:00.000-07:00

Indian Railway offers online railway reservation through www.irctc.co.in (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited) web site. IRCTC also offers rail reservation through mobiles using Speech recognition, GPRS and CDMA technologies available on various mobile Operators. IRCTC also introduced the simplest way to book your Railway ticket using just two SMS messages (Short Messaging

SMS Text Message Backup Service in Yahoo! India

2007-05-13T08:23:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wanted an option to save your SMS text messages online for later recovery? Did you ever felt sad about having to delete some special SMS from your boy/ girl friend? Yahoo! India SMS Backup service is for you!Yahoo! India now provides SMS backup in Yahoo!Mail. You don't need to delete special SMS. SMS Backup service stores virtually unlimited number of SMS text messages online in and

What is GMail?

2007-05-13T08:20:00.000-07:00

Gmail is a free, search-based webmail service that combines the best features of traditional email with Google's search technology. Gmail makes locating messages so easy that you'll never need to shuffle mail in your inbox again. Besides offering an entirely new way of reading and tracking messages, Gmail includes more than 2,500 megabytes of storage space - that's over two gigabytes. And on top

PARAM - India's reply to Super Computer

2007-05-06T21:35:00.000-07:00

PARAM is a series of supercomputers developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Pune, India. The latest machine in the series is the PARAM Padma, which reached no. 171 on the TOP500 in 2003. Others include PARAM 10000 and PARAM 9000/SS. The PARAM 10000 was India's first TFLOPS computer.The success of PARAM can be seen as a great example as how restrictions of

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2007-05-06T12:57:00.000-07:00

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