The 5 most bulky programs on your PC

Elephantware. That is what we are talking about. Bloated programs that make brand new PCs boot like Pentium 2s with 64 MBs of RAM. This is software that causes your screen to free ze while it works, consumes enough system resources to display a reminder box letting you know there is a new, even bigger, version available for download. Software we’ve been forced to install so we can read some special document format, enjoy some DRM infected piece...

Know your connection speed

I often find people unsure of the speed of their connection. This is something that we should not ignore as this knowledge helps us compare between plans. Rather than going by what our ISP says it is better if we double-check the speed ourselves. I use the BSNL Dataone broadband...

10 ways to stop all those irritating calls…

I  found out this funny list to annoy telemarketers. I wonder what if someone actually uses them : 1. After the telemarketer finishes speaking, ask him/her to marry you. 2. Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment, and ask him/her if he/she will give you his/her home phone number so you can call him/her back. 3. Ask them to repeat everything they say, several times. 4. Tell them it is dinner time, BUT ask if they would please hold....

Firefox Tricks

Everybody’s favorite open-source browser, Firefox, is great right out of the box. And by adding some of the awesome extensions available out there, the browser just gets better and better.But look under the hood, and there are a bunch of hidden (and some not-so-secret) tips and tricks available that will crank Firefox up and pimp your browser. Make it faster, cooler, more efficient. Get to be a Jedi master with the following cool Firefox tricks.1)...

Change your login screen

Are you bored of seeing the same blue welcome screen?? Do you want to have a funky login screens like this???? google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad);  Then here is a way to change the login screen. First download...

Change Yahoo Messenger Title Bar

google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad); You can change the text that appears at the very top of the Yahoo! messenger window by editing the ‘ymsgr.ini‘ file which is usually located in the messenger folder. Just follow these...

How to increase your internet connection speed

If you have Windows XP, try this. Everyone that has tried it says it works, tell us if it works too. You should be logged as Administrator (not even accounts with administrator privileges). 1. Start – Run – type gpedit.msc 2. Expand the Local Computer Policy / Administrative Templates / Network Branch. 3. Highlight the QoS Packet Scheduler in left panel. 4. In right panel double click the Limit reservable bandwidth setting. 5. On setting tab check...

11 Ways to Minimize Eyestrain

Eyestrain is defined as an eye discomfort that can occur when the eyes tire after a prolonged visual task. Eyestrain can be manifested by headache or discomfort around the eyes. Sitting several hours in front of your computers can be eye-straining. If you work at a computer for more then three hours a day you are likely to have symptoms of eye strain. This can be prevented however with these tips provided by Health 24: 1. Ensure that any close-up...

Alternative of Alt+Tab in Windows

I am sure all of us will be aware of the Windows shortcut Alt+Tab. It is an application switching shortcut that means every window of opened applications can be switched easily by pressing the combination of buttons Alt+Tab. What about if this feature is also accessible through your...

How To Manually Backup Your Firefox Extensions

I was really frustrated by this problem. Each time my Windows crashes I lose all my Firefox extensions and themes? I definitely have to come up with something. My regular procedure after re-installing windows is to go the firefox add-ons gallery and search for the extensions and install them one by one. Isn’t it? There is a simple way I came out with, read on. All the Firefox extensions are compressed and packed in a XPI package. This file can be...

Delete Google Search history from Browser, Toolbar, Desktop – Everywhere

Delete all your searches that you have ever made on internet from everywhere to maintain your privacy and protect yourself from intruders. This simple tutorial will guide you to delete search history from internet browsers, Google Toolbar, Desktop Search and from Google servers. Google...

How To Rapidly Delete Messages in Orkut.

One of my good friend fed up with the lot of messages in his Orkut profile which he seldom sees. Most of these messages are community invitations and very rarely some friends forwarded messages.These messages which are useless and annoying can’t be delete them one by one. Obliviously...

Write Your Name In Heart Shape

Most of the Facebook, Orkut, MySpace users prefer character or ASCII graphics in their profile as they believe pictures speak more than words. This style looks cool and gives a personal touch to the user. Some of the common character graphics include guitar, bike and rose. One of the most romantic way is to write your name in heart shape. But creating a character graphic is not a easy task. Most people just copy the art and having your own name makes...

Make Best Use Of YouTube New Caching Feature

Recently, YouTube has implemented caching of videos on computers. That means that there is no repeat live-streaming if the video is replayed. This feature is particularly useful for users who have low-speed connections. In simple terms, once the video is fully buffered in browser (the red bar reaches the end), the video is saved on hard disk of computer. So when you click on replay, the video is played instantly from hard-disk and no buffering is...

YouTube Office Pictures

Youtube, was acquired for USD $1.65 Billions in Google stock. Its office space is located in San Bruno, California and is full of facilities. Did you ever wondered how YouTube’s office look like? Here are some workarea photographs : google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad",...

Sick of Slow YouTube? Try Feather, YouTube Made for India

Feather, a dedicated YouTube video site from the Google itself was recently launched for those who cannot bear slow loading speed of videos. This test version of YouTube offers “ultra light watch space” which means faster buffering of video and paying less attention to other details...

How To Reopen Last Closed Tab in Chrome, Firefox And In Internet Explorer

By mistake, a web tab may be closed which is hard to find again. It is a common problem which wastes our time for repeating some complex navigation or research. Following tips will help in recovering lost tabs: Restoring most recent closed tab in Firefox:All the recent closed tabs can be viewed through the menu History > Recently Closed Tabs. Much faster way to reopen only last tab is using keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+T . Keep holding down Ctrl+Shift...

Problem with Videos from Netflix Watch Now Ability in Google Chrome

It has been over a year since Google chrome was first released and still various problems persist like watching Netflix videos on Chrome. Here is a quick way to watch instant movies from Netflix. google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad); Officially,...

How To Backup Profiles In Chrome Just Like Firefox

Ever wished to manage your profile in Google Chrome just like in Firefox? Google Chrome Backup is small and free tool to handle profiles effortlessly. Why backup chrome profiles? Even though there are slight chances of Chrome not working properly or Windows crashing but there are...

Hotmail Login Problem and Other Errors in Google Chrome : Differnt Solutions

When the Google Chrome first came up and at same time Hotmail Live changed its code, many of us faced “Upgrade your Browser” error. However, clicking on “Continue to Windows Live Hotmail” solved the problem temporary. New versions of Google Chrome solved this problem but recently...

Cannot Install or Update Chrome – Error, Corrupt or Failed Installation

Sometimes it’s not easy install Google Chrome error free. There are various problems like corrupt installed file (exe) or failed operation at last step of installation. Chrome wont install or gives trouble in updating due to many reasons primary due to network failure, internet connection...

Text Formatting in Google Talk

Most instant messengers are very user friendly. They have a toolbar to format your text into different fonts, colors and sizes. You can also convert your important text into bold, italicized or underlined. Google talk provides some basic features but unexpectedly few things are hidden....

Make Your Own Google Talk Theme

Google talk uses an Jabber protocol, a free open source protocol for communication. Since its open source, all its services are free and customizable. You can even view the code and API provided by Google. In this tutorial, I will tell you to make your own custom theme for Google...