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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
AutoCAD WS v1.0
Requirements: Requires a multi-touch device running Android 2.1 or above. Recommended devices include: 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM.
Overview: Experience the freedom of taking your designs with you
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DroidCamX Wireless Webcam Pro v1.4
Use your phone as a webcam on your PC over WiFi, Bluetooth, or ADB (via USB). You can also use DroidCamX as an "IP/Surveillance Camera" via your Internet browser virtually on all networks.
PC Client (and some setup) REQUIRED. Windows or Linux clients available. Follow in-app messages. You may consider trying the free version first to make sure everything works. (PC Client works with both versions).
Main features:
- Chat using "DroidCam Webcam" on your computer (Skype/Yahoo/MSN/etc.)
- Various video formats and resolutions
- Audio support ("DroidCam Microphone")
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Hide Pictures in Stocks App v2.5
Requirements: Android OS 1.5 - 2.3
Overview: Vaulty PRO is now more secret than ever! Looks like a stocks app but hides your pictures and videos. Select media in gallery and pick Stocks to move media into vault. Enter password in app to login.
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RockPlayer Universal Full v1.7.1
Requirements: Android OS 1.6 - 2.3
Overview: RockPlayer is an embedded platform, high performance, almost all format video player. With optimized for mobile devices, and highly optimized core players FFmpeg decoder, RockPlayer Android platform has become the highest performance of the most extensive format support for video player.
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Copy Paste It v3.0
Requirements: Android 1.5 and up
Overview: Copy text from ANY screen to your clipboard. Then, paste it into any text box.
UNIVERSAL COPY AND PASTE!
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Opera Mobile Web Browser v11.00.1104201100
Requirements: Android OS 1.6 - 2.3
Overview: Get a premium browsing experience with Opera Mobile. It is fast, smooth, and makes surfing the Web on a mobile device more fun and efficient than ever.
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Kernel Manager Pro v1.1.2a
"It's like ROM Manager, but for kernels!"
Do you have a rooted device? Do you want to easily find and flash a custom kernel in seconds? Look no farther!
Kernel Manager Pro:
-Will soon have the ability to flash the official nightly CyanogenMod kernel for every device
-No ads!
-Easy-to-use kernel filter menu, which helps users find a kernel that best suits theim
The app:
-Allows you to browse a list of custom kernels with ease!
-Downloads custom kernels
-Flashes the kernel automatically!
-Clears your device's caches
-Reboots your device!
Kernel Manager currently supports MANY rooted android devices. If your device is not supported or run across something you'd like to see, feel free to either send an email, or use the in-app feedback under settings!
Current Kernels available: (submitted by kernel developers - please signup and submit more at http://kernels.teamw.in!)
Samsung Nexus S
Samsung Transform
Samsung Moment
Samsung Intercept
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Epic 4G
HTC Buzz (Wildfire)
HTC Evo 4G
HTC Evo Shift
HTC Desire
HTC Desire (CDMA)
HTC Desire HD
HTC G2
HTC Hero (CDMA)
HTC Hero (GSM)
HTC Legend
HTC MyTouch 3G (slide)
HTC Nexus One
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Droid Incredible
Motorola Xoom
Nook Color
Viewsonic Gtab
What's in this version:
-Added New Device's
Provided by: -Market Militia-
More Info:
Code:https://market.android.com/details?id
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DroidCamX Wireless Webcam Pro v1.4.1
Use your phone as a webcam on your PC over WiFi, Bluetooth, or ADB (via USB). You can also use DroidCamX as an "IP/Surveillance Camera" via your Internet browser virtually on all networks.
PC Client (and some setup) REQUIRED. Windows or Linux clients available. Follow in-app messages. You may consider trying the free version first to make sure everything works. (PC Client works with both versions).
Main features:
- Chat using "DroidCam Webcam" on your computer (Skype/Yahoo/MSN/etc.)
- Various video formats and resolutions
- Audio support ("DroidCam Microphone")
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Elixir v1.10.1 (Full)
Elixir is a system information application with highly configurable widgets. Displays information about battery, cpu usage, memory usage, internal and external storage (sd-card), display, wifi, mobile network, location services (gps), bluetooth, sync, airplane mode, sensors, etc.
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Launcher 7 (Donate) v1.0.0.80
What's in this version (v1.0.0.80):
tile rotation is enabled again, now sensors should not get activated if rotation is disabled
if application gets paused while tile loading is running, launcher should not crash anymore (at least in theory)
Unlike other current WP7 launchers (Windows Phone Android, Metro UI), this one allows you to properly modify your start screen. Just long press on a tile and drag tile where you want!
Features:
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Walmart Overnight Parking v3.1
You get some rest, maybe shop a bit and move on early in the morning.
How will this app help you? RVer or not, this app shows all Walmart locations in US and Canada. Use it to find either shopping or RVing.
Want to know where every Walmart is located and which ones have been reported to allow and don't allow overnight parking?
This app plots every Walmart store in the USA and Canada on the map view. It uses location services to find your location and as you move.
Local influence and abuse have led to about 1/7 stores to no longer allow overnights, so always ask a manager ahead of time. Please submit your reports to us so we can keep this app accurate. I get numerous reports about stores every single day. It
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ScanBizCards Biz Card Reader Premium v1.0.14
1. Snap or import a photo
2. Scan
3. Review results side-by-side with the card image
4. Add to the address book
Supports business cards in the following 22 languages: Czech, Danish, English, German, Greek, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Spanish, Serbian, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese
You can also merge to an existing contact.
Just added: creating a new contact from clipboard text (such as email signatures).
This is the very first version of ScanBizCards Business Card Reader for Android phones, previously only available on the iPhone. ScanBizCards is much more than just a business card scanner - some of the 27 features of the iPhone version are not yet in the Android version but will be added very rapidly, including support for double-sided cards, web-based backup, connect on LinkedIn and much, much more. Please check http://www.scanbizcards.com for the entire set of features.
More Info:
Code:https://market.android.com/details?id
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Meridian Media Player Pro v1.7.1
The Video/Music player with most customizable space.
Convenient gestures to control.
Advanced media folder settings, you can set including and excluding folders -- in ANY DEPTH. Not only one level under /sdcard now.
PlayQ rather than playlists, can handle videos, musics, and their MIXTURE. Also, you can put a folder, an artist, an album or like that into a PlayQ.
Other features:
- ID3 editing
- .srt subtitle support
- Song rating, can synchronize with PC in Pro version
- Play video as music, for your music videos
- Toolkit to rescan SD card, clean media database
- Folder browsing and index browsing
- Customizable tabs
...and more.
Meridian Media Player's professional features (Visit http://goo.gl/QHT9 for more information):
- Can pick local image for album art
- PlayQ-dependent last played position
- When playing, tap on 4x3, 3x4, or 4x4 widget's song title/album/artist to call up rating dialog box
- Can set art in a PlayQ.
- Synchronize song ratings with MediaMonkey or Windows Media Player (in toolkit tab)
- 4x4, 4x3, 3x4 widgets with album art
- .lrc file support
- Search and Download album art, by album or by click in toolkit
- PlayQ picker, a extremely fast way to build a PlayQ (Check the video)
- AudioBook tab
- Sleep timer
- Cue music file support
- Subtitle adjustment
- Brightness adjusting gesture
What's in this version:
# (Pro) Can set image in a PlayQ now
# (Pro) Can pick local image for album art now
# (Pro) PlayQ-dependent last played position
# (Pro) When playing, tap on 4x3, 3x4, or 4x4 widget's song title/album/artist to call up rating dialog box
# Advanced media folder, can include and exclude folders everywhere you want, not only one level under /sdcard now.
# Show up current queue, by tapping song title in playing screen or in toolkit.
# Change rating will write into song POPM in the same time now
More Info:
Code:https://market.android.com/details?id
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Wikitude World Browser v6.01
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Cobra iRadar v1.71
Cobra iRadar is the first radar/laser/camera detector which integrates with your Android Smartphone.
Features:
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life.contacts v1.2.0
The widget will show pictures of your most frequently used contacts right on your homescreen. And just tap a picture to get in touch.
The widget will learn how you communicate and select contacts based on that. This way you will always have your most relevant contacts in your widget.
Get online with life.contacts and get even more features:
- Facebook pictures -
If you don't have pictures of your contacts, life.contacts can do the job for you by getting pictures from Facebook and populate the widget.
- Notifications -
Get notified via e-mail about missed calls/SMS when away from the phone. Then pick up the conversation on any preferred media.
- Safeguard your data -
When using online mode your data is also securely stored on our servers. If anything happens to your phone of if you change phones, you can always get your widget back. Like an online backup.
More info:
Code:https://market.android.com/details?id
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SD Maid - System cleaning tool v0.8.2
Apps you have already deleted sometimes leave data behind and the system creates logs, crash reports and debug files you don't really need. Especially the market often leaves temporary files of downloaded apps behind.
Why not get a maid to clean it all up? SD maid will help you keep your device neat, clean and tidy for you :)!
Choose a tab, press refresh and then either click a single item to delete or press the clean all button.
The corpse finders search your device for dormant directories and compare those to the list of installed applications.
The system cleaner scans the devices known directories with unnecessary files.
What's in this version v0.8.2:
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1Tap Cleaner Pro-Cache+History v1.31
Are you running out of application storage?
You now can get more available storage space by clearing apps created cache/data files.
Auto or 1-tap to clear all app created cached files and the best is you don't have to ROOT the phone anymore! This app is crucial to anyone who has memory management issues.
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SetCPU for Root Users v2.1.2.1
Requirements: Android OS 2.1 - 2.3
Overview: SetCPU is a tool for changing the CPU settings (capable of overclock and underclock) on a rooted Motorola Droid, Nexus One, G1, G2, Samsung Galaxy S, myTouch 4G, or one of many other devices to improve performance or save battery.
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Absolute System Root Tool v1.7.1
root tools system utilities absolute font boot animations fonts ad block adblock backup clear cache uninstall apps file browser bootanimations text editor app killer logcat scripts removal install copy move delete
Recent changes:
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LauncherPro s23 BLURPS-GREY v1.0
BLURPS-GREY
This application will theme ALL LauncherPro Plus widgets to look like the images below. To see all upcoming themes, visit: http://bit.ly/aUUZf8.
This application will only work with the pro version of LauncherPro Plus with theme engine. You can download that application here: http://bit.ly/esPpFt.
- ALL 9 LauncherPro Plus widgets are themed via this application.
- You still need to purchase the Market unlocker for LauncherPro to gain access to the widgets. The unlocker can be found here: http://bit.ly/fYU47o.
- This will work if you have purchased the Paypal version of LauncherPro, as long as you install the beta application mentioned above.
- Install this application, then go to LauncherPro Preferences->LP Widget Settings->Select the widget you want to theme->Select Skin->signals23-BLURPS-GREY. Backout and restart
LauncherPro to see the changes.
More Info:
Code:https://market.android.com/details?id
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VideoVault v2.8.5
Requirements: Android OS 1.6 - 2.3
Overview: Hide videos behind a password. People won't even know they exist.
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Undelete Plus v3.0.1.712
Undelete Plus is a quick and effective way to restore accidentally deleted files. It can also recover files that
have been emptied from the Recycle Bin, permanantly deleted files within Windows using the Shift
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keyword snatcher +crack+direct link
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Music Convert Master v 5.0.1.377
between WAV, OGG, MP3, MP2, RAW, WMA, VOX, MPC, MP
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Multi-Copy Tools v2.1
Automatically backup or synchronize many folders or files... Key Features:
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HDGUARD v8.1.0.1
like the safe handling of USB sticks and the free choice of the security modes have been supplemented with exact
definable update-functions of virus programs and other applications. The PCs remain absolutely safe and stable
and all applications are up to date.
News from HDGUARD
We have got new features in HDGUARD 8.1 besides the well-known hard disk protection and the comfortable
controlling of update periods.
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MoleBox Virtualization Solution v4.3016
.NET applications. MoleBox packs all application files into a single efficient executable file that works without extracting packed
files to the hard drive and creating temporary files. MoleBox also applies a number of protection techniques to
packed files, including anti-crack protection for EXE and dlls, resource protection, protection from modification
for data files, and many more. OS : Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Homepage : http://www.molebox.com/molebox-solution.shtml
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Internet Download Manager 5.19 Build 4
Fixed advanced browser integration compatibility issue with NOD32 Antivirus
Fixed problem with browsers not opening hotmail.com and other pages (Windows XP)
Fixed problem downloading from download.com and other sites
Better detection of media players embedded into web pages
Fixed minor bugs
Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a tool to increase download speeds by up to 5 times, resume and schedule downloads. Comprehensive error recovery and resume capability will restart broken or interrupted downloads due to lost connections, network problems, computer shutdowns, or unexpected power outages. Simple graphic user interface makes IDM user friendly and easy to use.Internet Download Manager has a smart download logic accelerator that features intelligent dynamic file segmentation and safe multipart downloading technology to accelerate your downloads. Unlike other download managers and accelerators Internet Download Manager segments downloaded files dynamically during download process and reuses available connections without additional connect and login stages to achieve best acceleration performance.
Internet Download Manager supports proxy servers, ftp and http protocols, firewalls, redirects, cookies, authorization, MP3 audio and MPEG video content processing. IDM integrates seamlessly into Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, MSN Explorer, AOL, Opera, Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firebird, Avant Browser, MyIE2, and all other popular browsers to automatically handle your downloads. You can also drag and drop files, or use Internet Download Manager from command line. Internet Download Manager can dial your modem at the set time, download the files you want, then hang up or even shut down your computer when it's done.
Other features include multilingual support, zip preview, download categories, scheduler pro, sounds on different events, HTTPS support, queue processor, html help and tutorial, enhanced virus protection on download completion, progressive downloading with quotas (useful for connections that use some kind of fair access policy or FAP like Direcway, Direct PC, Hughes, etc.), built-in download accelerator, and many others.
Version 5.19 adds IDM download panel for web-players that can be used to download flash videos from sites like YouTube, MySpaceTV, and Google Videos. It also features complete Windows 7 and Vista support, YouTube grabber, redeveloped scheduler, and MMS protocol support. The new version also adds improved integration for IE and IE based browsers, redesigned and enhanced download engine, the unique advanced integration into all latest browsers, improved toolbar, and a wealth of other improvements and new features.
What's new in version 6.01 build 5?
(Released: Aug 10, 2010)
Fixed advanced browser integration compatibility issue with NOD32 Antivirus
Fixed problem with browsers not opening hotmail.com and other pages (Windows XP)
Support application/download content type used by download.com and others
Better detection of media players embedded into web pages
Fixed minor bugs
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Windows 7 OEM Brander v1.1 Brand Windows 7, Activate using Slic v2.1
Windows 7 OEM Brander is used to brand your already installed Windows 7 installation and also activate using Slic 2.1.
Install matching Certificate and Key
With Windows 7 OEM Brander you can:
1. Apply Branding information and theme
2. Set logon
3. Set desktop
4. Set user account image
5. Set custom branding
6. Remove OEM Branding
7. Add, Edit or remove as many brands as you like
8. Add, Edit or remove Product Keys
9. Add or remove certificates
10. Install keys (also custom)
11. Install certificates (also custom)
12. Enable user account image change (reg fix) for installations that have already added custom user image during windows setup.
13. Apply to windows setup AIO
14. Apply to windows setup selected brand
15. Activate Slic 2.1 enabled PC's
NOTE:On already branded installations you may get an error when changingUser Account Image (Use the reg fix in custom settings)
Brands are not hard coded so you can add or remove as many brands as you like.
Changelog v1.1:
Fixed bug in key checking
Changelog v1.0:
Added Certificates, Product Keys for Slic 2.1 Activation
Added PKeys.ini for OEMSLP keys (Can add or remove keys)
Certificates and Keys are addable/removable
Certificates and keys added to oobe.cmd for automated Windows single or AIO installations.
Changelog v0.9:
Added JetWay, Gericom
Changelog v0.8:
Added option to apply to Windows 7 Setup DVD/USB
Added UN1T
Updated EXPER(dateline), updated a few usertiles
Fixed bug in custom apply
Fixed usertilefix disable
Changelog v0.7:
Added silent switches (Not yet activated them)
Added ONKYO
Updated Casper, intel, Twinhead
Removed Dealin now (Dealin-Depo)
Changelog v0.6:
Added Belinea, Depo. (Thanks to 555LE)
Updated Asus and Toshiba brands. (Thanks to 555LE)
Changelog v0.5:
Updated wallpapers for emachines, asus, alienware
Updated lenovo png's and logon background image.
Updated theme files for better colorization matches.
Changelog v0.4:
Updated HP wallpaper, user image to HPray
Updated Sony png's
Fixed user account image change (may not work for all PC's)
Added update version check
Changelog v0.3:
Added Abit, Apple, updated intel to Generic, updated a few wallpapers.
Changelog v0.2:
Added user account image fix (to enable user image change, requires logoff) to custom branding.
Fixed Gigabyte support link (Thanks qtm for noticing).
Changelog v0.1:
Initial release.
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Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 + crack
Kaspersky Internet Security 2011:
Protects your files, documents and photos from hackers
Safeguards your identity and your money
Provides protection from online banking fraud
Prevents cybercriminals from hijacking your PC
Protects your family from online predators
Keeps your PC running smoothly and efficiently
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How To Improve The Probability Of Getting A Like On Facebook Page
In this post I’l show you how to use fframe app for Facebook pages. This app allow you to display different information for those who have clicked the Like button and those who haven’t . You can upload custom images or a custom HTML page. When used correctly, iFrame app for Facebook pages can really help you to improve probability of getting a LIKE from visitors. If you don’t know how to make facebook page check my previous post How To Make A Facebook Fan Page .
1) Go to wildfireapp.com and install iframe app
2) Allow Wildfire’s iFrames for Pages
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Home HTTP Server – How to create one
In this tutorial we will see how to create an HTTP server. A web server is software installed on a computer that allows other computers to access specific files on that computer/server. There are many reasons to create your own home servers. For example: file sharing, so you can download files from your home computer from anywhere or you can create a web site on own server etc. Simply said It works like this; You choose a directory on your computer , in that directory add folders, files like music,video and etc. When you put the IP address of your computer the in web browser you can see all the files from that folder and you can download those files. Let’s now create a server(HTTP server!) using Apache(a server client):
1. You must have:
Broadband internet connection always on Windows on your computer2. Create a folder on your disc , in this example I created a folder on E:\my server
3. Download apache_2.2.10-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi and install it, set parameters( for localhost type something like a myserver.com(doesn’t really matter), also type your email address in field "Administrator
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Learn How To Hack With The Hacker’s Underground Handbook
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enable or disable Task Manager
This small GUI (Graphical User Interface) utility allows you to easily . The only time its useful, or effective, is when you see this error message when you try to use Task Manager.
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Launcher 7 (Donate) v1.0.0.71
Unlike other current WP7 launchers (Windows Phone Android, Metro UI), this one allows you to properly modify your start screen. Just long press on a tile and drag tile where you want!
Donate Features
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- Ad-free
- 1x1, 2x1 and 1x2 tiles.
- tile bitmaps can cover the whole tile
- widgets on tiles
- tile reordering
- live contacts tile
More info:
Code:http://www.appbrain.com/app/launcher-7/info.tikuwarez.launcher3 Download Instructions:
http://www.MegaShare.com/3176575
Mirror(s):
http://www.duckload.com/dl/UtEb2
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Genie Widget from Nexus One Dump
It contains 3 different widgets: weather, news, and news & weather.
Just rename the .zip to .apk and install. Enjoy!
More Info:
Code:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t
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GO Contacts v1.13 (+ All Themes included)
Brought to you by GO Dev Team (GO Launcher/GO SMS/GO Weather), GO Contact is yet another powerful tool, ideal replacement of stock Contacts and Dialer. It is featured by fast search, grouping, duplicates merge and secure backup/recovery.
Features:
1. Quick find: by any letter, name, keyword.
2. Group contacts: Drag&group; batch SMS or email by one-key press.
3. Merge duplicated identified by name or phone number.
4. Smart dialing: Only remember fraction of contact’s number or name? No problem, just press keys, it will give the matches.
5. Number attribution: Show the registered location of phone number (Only available in Chinese version. Plugin download separately)
6. Backup / restore: Save contacts to or restore them from SD card, safe and secure.
TAGS: Android Must-have Contacts Contact Dialer Quick Group Merge Duplicates Remover Call manager Sync GO Launcher EX SMS Weather GO Dev Team
More info:
Code:https://market.android.com/details?id
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GAMEBOX 1 Version 4.0.3
Description:
now 66% OFF for a VERY LIMITED TIME! 40 HIGHLY-PRAISED GAMES in 1 APP!
new GAMES ADDED w/ every FREE UPDATE! includes JAILBREAKER, iSNIPER 3D, AC-130, DINO CAP and MORE!
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Puzzlevania [ Action Puzzle ] 1.2
Description:
Puzzlevania is a dynamic Action Puzzle game
set in a gorgeously designed world.
The game offers a hilariously funny story mode
with 4 playable characters, an arcade survival
mode, unlockable goodies and a fresh soundtrack.
The game system provides a fast-paced and deep
gameplay spiced up with easy to learn special moves.
Beat the game, unlock new characters and
tougher game modes!
You can see the game Trailer at www.toygolem.com
Download link
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Asphalt 5 Version: 1.2.6
Description:
Get in, start up and punch it in the fastest dream cars ever created by some of the most prestigious manufacturers in the world.
Everything you
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Asphalt 5 Version: 1.2.6
Description:
Get in, start up and punch it in the fastest dream cars ever created by some of the most prestigious manufacturers in the world.
Everything you
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SkateCat 1.0 iPhone iPad and iPod touch
Last Updated : Apr 08, 2011
Language : English
Seller : Kevern Joubert © Heli Apps
Requirements : Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.2 or later. Screenshots:-
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How To Get More Direct Referral In Neobux And Onbux
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PTC secret 2.0 for 3$
So Why Am IOffering
This For Only $7 ? Truth be told, I should be asking formuch more. Butthere's a reason I kept the price so low. This is the first time I havemade this available to the public. So I want to get a "feel" for howmuch demand there is for this. Plus itwill allow me to get testimonials from satisfied people which I canthen place on this page. That alone will allow me to raise the price. Other reasons:
- $7 puts the report within reach of the vast majority of people. It's not too expensive for even the humblest beginning online businessperson.- Anyone who's not serious enough about Pay-to-Click methods to invest $7 into this report isn't going to take the time to use the methods laid out in the report anyway.- I am fully aware that earnings from PTC sites can be very limited for many people. If I put a high price tag on this, I would not be helping at all.- I make my profit by putting this in the hand of everyone who needs it for this ridiculously low price not by selling only a few copies for a hundred buck.- The success of Referral Secrets 1.0 came from its quality AND low price. I am going with this same concept for Referral Secrets 2.0 hoping for a similar success and customer satisfaction. Finally,I want you to become a customer of mine for life. What better way thanto give you a really killer deal? That will make you much more likelyto consider future products I plan on releasing. Just like how I generated that greatnumber of referrals; you can do it too, using my exact same system...
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[private link acess]PTC REFERRAL SECRETS 2.0 free eBOOK for only BHW members
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[get free ebook]Google Analytics Uses and Tips
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How To Use Win7 Without Activation
Don’t have money to buy orginal windows 7 with acivation key? Here is simple windows 7 trick that increases the trial preriod from 30 days to 120 days. Before you try this trick you should check out my other blog Windows 7 Activation Key that offers free windows 7 activation keys. It may work for you.
1)Open Command prompt (cmd) , start , in search box type cmd
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How To Convert Text Into Audio Using Notepad
This is simple notepad trick that convert any text to audio with just a click.
1) Open Notepad , and copy/paste following code
Dim msg, sapi
msg
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How To Hack Windows Password
Only problem is access to command prompt without logging in. If you press five times shift key you’ll get a dialog box "sticky keys
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Free Video Editing Software
There are plenty of good that offer useful features as adding scrolling texts, subtitles, custom animations and similar.To help you out, I decided to provide you the list of top 8 free video editing software. Let’s begin with it.1) Microsoft Movie MakerMicrosoft Movie Maker is one of most popular video editing software that offers enough basic features to get the job done but stops short of the abundant options and effects found in other programs. For example, although Movie Maker includes many text motion effects for rolling credits and similar animations, there are no canned text styles to aid in the design. You can’t adjust volume levels at specific locations in the timeline but only a track at a time. And Movie Maker 2 has no built-in DVD
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saddest song
To finally have to say goodbye
You try to be strong but the pain keeps holdin' on
And all that you can do is cry
Deep within your heart you know it's time to move on
When the fairy tale that you once knew is gone
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Easily Load Your Digital Picture Frame and MP3 Players with Randomly Picked Media Files
Has your digital picture or music library become so large that you have a hard time sifting through them to load up your devices? Well, why do yourself what your computer can do for you? With a simple customizable script, you can easily have Windows pick random files from one folder and copy them to another.
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How to Automatically Change Your Default Printer Based on Your Location
The normal use case, of course, is to switch printers depending on whether you are at home or at work, but this feature is especially useful if you use one of the many print-to-PDF solutions
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How To Lower the Critical Battery Level to 1% in Windows 7
With specific hardware configurations, Windows refuses to let you change the Critical Battery Level below a specific point. If you’ve got a big battery, this prevents you from using every last bit of juice. Thankfully, there are two easy workarounds.
We’ve already shown you How To Tweak the Low Battery Action on Your Windows 7 Laptop, but Windows can be stubborn. On my particular laptop, it won’t let me set the critical battery level to anything below 5%; it changes back to 5% as soon as I click something else. On my netbook, that’s close to 20 minutes I’m missing out on, and it takes less than 30 seconds to hibernate so I know I would be fine with 1%. Depending on your specific hardware this number may be different, or you may be lucky and not have this problem at all; it appears that many Macbooks running Windows 7 don’t have this issue. If you’re like me, however, there are two solutions you can choose from: one that’s easy and another that’s slightly more involved.
Pull the BatteryPlug in your laptop so that it’s drawing power from the wall. You can pull the battery on the live system this way without any problems. Once the battery is removed, you should be able to change the critical battery level like normal, only this time your settings won’t change back. When you’re done, just put the battery back in.
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How to get DreamScene Animated Desktops Back in Windows 7
Windows DreamScene was a great feature in Windows Vista, which allowed you to put videos as desktop wallpapers but unfortunately it was replaced by a slideshow feature in Windows 7. Here’s how to get it back.
For example, you could put a live aquarium on you desktop like the image above. Fortunately though, we know just a way to bring it back to Windows 7. No more static cling for your desktop; now your wallpaper won’t have to simply stand still, and it can get animated and dance around.
Adding DreamScence Back to Windows 7We will use a tool called "Windows 7 DreamScene Activator
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How to Remove Win 7 Anti-Spyware 2011 (Fake Anti-Virus Infections)
If your PC is infected with the Win 7 Anti-Spyware 2011 malware or something similar, you’ve come to the right place, because we’re going to show you how to get rid of it, and free your PC from the awful clutches of this insidious malware (and many others)
Win 7 Anti-Spyware 2011 is just one of many fake antivirus applications like Antivirus Live, Advanced Virus Remover, Internet Security 2010, Security Tool, and others that hold your computer hostage until you pay their ransom money. They tell you that your PC is infected with fake viruses, and prevent you from doing anything to remove them.
This particular virus goes by a lot of names, including XP Antispyware, Win 7 Antispyware, Win 7 Internet Security 2011, Win 7 Guard, Win 7 Security, Vista Internet Security 2011, and many, many others. It’s all the same virus, but renames itself depending on your system and which strain you get infected with.
The What Now?If you aren’t familiar with this one, it’s time to take a look at the face of an awful scam. If you are infected, scroll down to the section where we explain how to remove it.
Once a PC is infected, it’ll display this very official-looking window, which pretends to scan your PC and find things that are infected, but of course, it’s all a lie.
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How to Use SkyDrive’s 25 GB as a Mapped Drive for Easy Access
SkyDrive is an online storage system included in Windows Live, which gives you 25 GB of space that you can sync to your desktop. Here’s how to connect it to your Windows 7 computer as a mapped drive.
First of all, you need to go to http://skydrive.live.com and use your Windows Live account (the same you use to access Hotmail, Messenger, Windows Live Mail or MSN) to log in and create the folders you want to use by using the New menu. You can create private and shared folders and customize the access for every one of them.
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What Files Should You Backup On Your Windows PC?
Everybody always tells you to make sure that you are backing up your PC, but what does that really mean? And what files do you actually need to backup? Today we’ll walk you through the basics of backing up your PC, what you should back up, and why.
Of course, these rules won’t fit every scenario, so you’ll need to use a little common sense
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Enable Hidden BootScreen in Windows Vista
The Windows Vista BootScreen is pointless, but Microsoft decided tohide a more visually appealing boot screen that can easily be enabledwith very little trouble. I’m not sure why they didn’t make the bootscreen better.
If you really want a better boot screen, you can check out my article on creating a custom boot logo.
Here’s the default boot screen:
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Create a Custom Boot Logo for Windows Vista
NOTE: THIS DOES NOT WORK WITH VISTA SP1. IF YOU ATTEMPT THIS IN SP1, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BOOT YOUR COMPUTER.
If you are a desktop customization kinda guy, one of the firstthings you’ll want to figure out is how to create a customized bootlogo. There’s a little utility that you can use to create the boot logoformats.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS UTILITY IF YOU HAVE VISTA SP1
First you’ll need to download the Vista Boot Logo Generator 1.1utility, which we’ll use to create the correct logo image type. Onceit’s installed, you need to make sure that you run the application asadministrator:
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
Programs Included With a New Computer
Are they good enough to stand on their own?
The Windows operating systems already comes with a useful collection of pre-installed programs and even some games. But one of the first things that people do is download a butt-load of new programs as soon as a brand new system is plugged in the wall and connected to the Internet. This article looks at some of the programs that are included with most new systems and then asks the reader to consider if they're sufficient.
NotePad and WordPad. All Windows systems include the two text editors, "NotePad," and "WordPad." Notepad is a plain text editor while WordPad is a rich text editor. Both files are capable of opening plain text, however WordPad can open Windows Write files (an earlier version of WordPad) as well as rich text files. WordPad can also save documents as plain text, rich text, and MS Word documents. So with WordPad having the ability to read and create rich text; embed objects (sound, pictures, and video); and manipulate fonts, we have to wonder if other word processors, which do the same thing, are really necessary. Although WordPad is certainly no match for Microsoft Word's internal spell and grammar checker or Word's Internet linking capabilities, we believe it's a great introduction to word processing in general for computer novices.
Address Book. There are hoards of advanced contact database programs floating around the Internet and on store shelves, but Windows provides a completely competent contact database of its own simply known as "Address Book." This small compact utility allows users to organize contacts by name, location, group, or number and it give users ample space to fully describe each. Compared to Microsoft's Access database program, its user-friendly Address Book is a Godsend to new computer users.
Calculator. Calculator has been a Windows accessory even from its first debut in Windows 1.0. For the life of us, we can't figure out why anyone other than a rocket scientist would want to install a different version than this free one that comes pre-installed. Windows calculator has two interfaces: an easy one, and a scientific one. So perhaps a rocket scientist could fare well with Windows Calculator after all!
Paint. Windows' Paint program allows users to make changes to existing graphics, or create brand new ones at no additional cost. Interestingly, we can count at least ten different graphics packages that are more popular and widely used than this free one. While it doesn't offer as many editing tools, it does provide the essentials and it can open/save graphics in .bmp, .gif, and.jpg format (the latter two being the most commonly format used for Internet eye candy).
Media Player. Real Player and QuickTime are the first programs we think of when we think about multimedia. But Windows Media Player, also free and pre-installed, does a fine job at transmitting Internet-bound sound and video. With this application, you can easily listen to .wav files, .midi files, and even tune into a little Internet radio if you like.
System Tools. Although there are too many to list here, Windows provides more than a handful of useful utilities that will monitor system resources, organize files, repair damaged disks, and more. Yet and still, you can easily find similar tools for sale at computer outlets and download libraries.
What's going on here?
The truth of the matter is that the programs pre-installed are great tools for the beginning computer user. At some point down the road, usage will dictate a need for more powerful applications. We may need a word processor that can convert a document into an HTML page or PDF document. We may need a calculator that solves geometric problems. Or we may need a multimedia tool that lets us create our own videos as well as watch them. These capabilities aren't included with new systems, but there's no reason why we can't exploit the tools that we're given to their fullest.
Dust Kills
Cleaning the Unit Fan is Essential Computer Care
Between taking care of the household, the kids, the pets, and the district PTA, computer care is probably one of the last things that you think of doing on a regular basis. Without a regular maintenance schedule however, you could find out (the hard way) that a neglected computer is an energy hog - one that works harder than it needs to and one that could be a financial burden to replace.
Let's talk about maintaining hardware. So much emphasis is put on maintaining a computer's operating system that we sometimes forget how important it is to maintain a computer's hardware components. Since there can be quite a few components to take care of, let's talk about the most important one.
The most important component of a computer's hardware system is its fan. The fan is located on the computer's CPU unit and when that thing gets clogged with dirt and dust, it can run down a computer faster than you can say, "Something's wrong with my computer and I don't know what it is!" In short, the fan is responsible for keeping a computer's motor cool and this motor is what keeps the computer's hard drive and peripherals functioning the way you need them to, which translates to "fast."
A dirty fan doesn't rotate fast enough to keep that motor cool and a completely clogged fan just stops rotating altogether. This causes the computer's motor to work harder - and a harder working motor can raise the electric bill! Worst case scenario: the motor can overheat and stop working as well. No motor equals no computer.
Keep your computer's fan clean by preventing the fan from getting dirty or dusty in the first place. Use the computer in a dust-free environment and never smoke around it. Nicotine and tar mean certain death when it comes to computer fans, however should you find a need to clean the fan, do so with extreme care.
It's quite easy to cause more damage from cleaning so if you're not comfortable with cleaning your PC yourself, take it to a shop for servicing. Otherwise, you can unplug and disassemble the computer to do it yourself.
You'll need a can of compressed air and an anti-static rag to remove stubborn clumps of dust. Hold the can perfectly vertical and spray the fan being careful not to spray the dust off the fan onto other sensitive parts of the computer like circuit boards or inside the motor casing. Wipe up remaining dust with your anti-static rag and then reassemble the computer.
One thing that you certainly don't want to use to remove computer dust is a vacuum cleaner. Although using a vacuum cleaner seems to make more sense, the strong suction of a vacuum cleaner can actually spark damaging static electricity or dislodge loose cables. You also don't want to use oil-based cleaners. Although Pledge may dust your wooden tables and cabinets to a perfect shine, the oil inside a cleaner like this will erode sensitive computer parts. Stick to a liquid-free dusting method and your dusting routine will be safe enough to repeat as often as you need.
As previously mentioned, preventing dust from entering the computer is extremely important and will reduce the need to open and dust your system in the first place. The severity of outside elements (smoking, humidity, pets, etc.) will ultimately determine how often you'll need to de-dust your machine. But as an average, you shouldn't need to perform this procedure any more than once or twice a year.
The entire exercise should take no more than twenty minutes tops and once complete, you'll immediately see and hear the difference in your machine. The computer's keyboard and mouse will run more smoothly, hardware won't take as long to connect, and the entire machine won't be as loud as one that's corroded with ugly dust bunnies.
Customizing Your Computer with Preferences
Making Your Computer Work with You - Not Against You
Although you did not design or build your computer, you can turn it into a device that responds to your way of using it as if you were its original engineer or programmer. This is because the computer is a mere platform - a blank canvas, if you will - waiting for you to direct its operation or paint the picture of the perfect machine. All this is possible from making just a few changes in your computer's current configuration.
Your computer's main configurations are housed in Windows Control Panel. Within this small section of Windows, you can make some major changes from the way that your computer looks to the way that your computer responds to the people who use it. But your specifications don't just apply to Windows, they also apply to the many software programs that are installed onto the computer (not to mention that many software programs can be further customized through their own configurations). We aren't going to cover them all, but we will introduce some of the most popular so that you can get a feel of the control over your system that these configurations give you.
Users. Before we get into the individual settings, it's important that you understand that each set of configurations you make is specific to the users that sit down in front of a computer. Changes made to a system by one person will differ from the changes made by another. Enabled by a username and password, individual desktop settings (icons, background picture, and other settings) are available after logging onto Windows.
Display Properties. Through Display Properties, a user can change the background of the Windows Desktop, add a screensaver, change the overall color scheme and fonts of Windows, and adjust a computer's color depth and/or resolution (screen area). Not just a bunch of preference settings, display properties help individuals who have to deal with visual problems.
Accessibility Options. Speaking of visual problems, another setting that's useful is accessibility options. This setting allows people with disabilities to use a computer that accommodates vision and hearing problems.
Keyboard and Mouse Options. The keyboard and mouse controls give users the option of speeding up or slowing down the movements of both of these peripherals. For those entering the United States from a foreign country, users will appreciate how Windows grants use of keyboard layouts native to their original language. Other uses will appreciate the different selection of cursors and the ability to add additional ones.
Passwords. Since the computer in use may be shared with others, Passwords gives the almighty administrator the means to determine whether all users will share the same preferences and desktop settings or if users can customize preferences and desktop settings.
Regional Settings. Things get really personal in Regional Settings - as this configuration makes changes according to a user's location and language. Options available can accommodate a person's preference for the display of numbers, currency, time, and date format.
Sounds Properties. Multimedia fans can create a rich PC environment filled with sound through this setting. Sounds can be assigned to numerous events and they don't even need to be the default sounds installed by Windows. Users can download sounds from the Internet or create their own sounds with a microphone.
Dialing Properties. Even the way a user connects to the Internet can be customized. Through Dialing Properties, users can determine how a phone and modem dials into an Internet service provider.
From just these basic configuration options, you can create your own experience with a computer each time you sit down in front of one. Customizing your PC is what makes using a computer truly unique and enjoyable, so have fun and build a situation at home or a work in which you'll love to work with everyday. Should you feel a little nervous about it at first, remember that your computer's original configuration can be saved to a back up file should you ever want to restore it to the same state that it was in when you first bought it.
Computer Security
In Today's Society, Protecting Your Computer Is A Requirement
Advances in computer technology is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it affords us quick and easy access to numerous conveniences such as bank statements, favorite shopping centers, school and health records, and more. On the other hand, it can also grant the same access to those who aren't supposed to get it. Although it's a rare occurrence, hacking has become the biggest criminal nuisance in computer history.
Make no bones about it. There's nothing innocent or cute about the hacker. Today's hackers aren't the pimply-faced teen rebels that you might be thinking of. Instead, this generation of hackers are grown individuals who are more than likely earning a living by stealing the identities of innocent, law abiding individuals and then selling those identities to others who want to slip by the system. And the only protection against these seedy people is prevention.
Computer security couldn't be more important than it is today and that's why we've taken the time to introduce it to you. You can reduce the probability of experiencing identity theft by making your computer as hacker-proof as possible. All that's needed is a little software and a lot of common sense.
1. Install an anti-virus/anti-spyware program. Anti-virus/anti-spyware software will stop malicious code from downloading and installing onto your computer while you peruse the Internet. Known as viruses, worms, or spyware, this malicious code can destroy important files and render your computer good for only one thing: sending sensitive data back to the server of an identity thief.
2. Don't store sensitive data on your computer in the first place. Should your computer get infected with a virus, worm, or piece of spyware, you can thwart the individuals responsible by not storing your personal information on your PC so that when and if your computer does send back data - it won't be anything valuable. Hackers look for things like full names, social security numbers, phone numbers, home addresses, work-related information, and credit card numbers. If these things aren't saved onto a computer, there's nothing critical to worry about other than restoring your computer to a non-virus condition.
3. Don't open files without scanning them with an anti-virus/anti-spyware program. In the past, the warning was to avoid opening files from people that you don't know. Today it's really not safe to open files from anyone (without scanning the files) because that's how viruses get spread - through files - even by mistake. So even though your co-worker may have emailed a funny video, it's no more safe to open than a video downloaded from a complete stranger. Be safe and scan each and every file you download from the Internet or receive through email regardless of where it came from.
4. Create a barrier between your computer and prying eyes. Anti-virus/anti-spyware programs are only effective after the effect. But you can prevent identity theft from occurring by installing a firewall. A firewall is software that checks all data entering and exiting a computer and it then blocks that which doesn't meet specified security criteria (user-defined rules).1
5. Don't click on website links in spam messages. In an effort to obtain personal information, some spammers will send email that asks you to click on a link. The email messages are often disguised as important messages from well-known online establishments, and they often try to scare their readers into clicking links with threats of closing an account of some sort. Sometimes the links are harmless and attempt to con the reader into volunteering personal information (credit card number), but other times the links attempt to download harmful software onto a computer.
Your best protection against computer crimes is your own knowledge. Hopefully the suggestions above will prompt you into taking appropriate action and into protecting your computer with the suggested tools. In doing so, you'll not only protect yourself, you'll prevent the spread of these malicious activities and protect others at the same time.
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Computer Help
Where and How to Get It
Well there's no denying it - No matter how new or how well maintained our computers are, we all encounter computer problems sooner or later. The good news is that we don't have to face them alone. There are a ton of resources available to walk us through computer issues but it may take a little knowledge in knowing how to access them. This article will show you how.
1. Remember help files. It's funny, but people seem to forget that every computer and every program installed on a computer comes with its own help file. Even the operating system of a computer has a help file and it really should be the first place to look for answers. Help files are designed not only to guide the usage of a computer, they're also designed to solve problems. Inside a help file, look for a section called, "Troubleshooting" (or something similar) when you need to resolve an issue. This section is reserved for solving problems specific to the software or hardware that you're using.
2. Product websites. If you're having a problem with a piece of software or with a hardware part, try the website of that software's or hardware's manufacturer. Most (if not all) manufacturer's reserve a portion of cyberspace and dedicate it to support the products that they build. Microsoft's help desk is good example.
3. Fan sites. Fan sites probably isn't a good name for this resource, but you can find websites that are dedicated toward supporting the users of a particular software program or piece of hardware. We've called them "fan sites" because the maintainers of these sites have no affiliation with the manufacturers that they support! Call them what you will, but their free help is immeasurable and without it, we wouldn't have some of the wonderful workarounds and unique problem solving techniques that we have today.
4. Usenet newsgroups. Another underused resource on the Internet, Usenet newsgroups have hundreds of discussion groups dedicated to some of the most popular computer systems, operating systems, hardware manufacturers, and individual software programs. Sometimes, the representatives of these companies participate, but most of the time, the support in this group is user to user, which is just as valid because you're
working with a team of experienced people.
5. Support Lines. Another source for help that we shouldn't forget are the support systems of various manufacturers. You can reach these systems by calling the phone number associated with the product that you're having trouble with. Calls may be free (1-800 or 1-877 number), or they may cost a small fee (1-900).
6. PC support groups or user groups are another option for help. These are groups that meet in libraries, computer stores, or other local areas and they discuss all sorts of issues related with a particular product. Even if you aren't experiencing a computer or software problem, user groups are fun to participate in and they can help you network into other interests such as job or teaching opportunities.
7. Surprisingly, you may even get a helping hand from the salespersons at your local computer store. We don't recommend that you make this your first pit stop when you experience a problem, but we don't recommend that you rule this option out altogether either. Computer salespersons are hired for a reason - and that's their knowledge. Often, these kind folks can help you resolve an issue over the phone and prevent you form having to buy a costly solution.
As you can see, help is easy to find - You've just got to know where to look for it. Most of the contacts within these resources are extremely friendly and willing to take the time to walk you through a problem at little to no cost. From online discussion groups to the files on your own computer, help is often just a click away.
A Few Common Computer Errors
(And What They Mean)
Computer errors can pop up when least expected, they can cause the entire system to suddenly shut down, and they can inadvertently corrupt data to the point where it can't be deciphered. Although they can't always be avoided, it's important to remember that computer errors can be corrected. The key is to understand what computer errors are, understand what they mean when they show up, and understand how to minimize their occurrence in the first place.
Basically, computer errors are the result of a number of things that may or may not have anything to do with the way the computer is used. They "operate" whenever there's a conflict among commands. Remember that computers essentially run off of a series of commands and it's usually a smooth process. But when one command conflicts with another command - or when one command asks for a process or information that isn't available, the computer returns results that aren't useable. That's an error.
A prime example of this kind of error is when users attempt to use software that isn't applicable for their system. Almost all software accompanies a list of system requirements which dictates what a computer needs to have in order for the software to work properly. To minimize errors of this sort, always verify that your computer has the required components. A project management program that you're interested in may require a specific operating system, like Windows XP for example. And although this program may install just fine on a Windows 98 machine, it will generate a multitude of errors once its started.
Insufficient memory will cause errors as well. That's why software programs include minimum memory requirements. A program that needs 14MB of memory will generate errors on a computer that only has 4MB of memory if it runs at all. The same goes for disk space, monitor color depth and resolution. In these situations, problems occur the moment that a piece of software attempts to access the things (hardware, memory, space, resolution, etc.) that it cannot find.
Because some programs share common files, errors can also occur when these shared files are not up to date. For instance, let's say that Program A is already installed on a computer and it's working just fine. Then let's say that the user of that computer downloads and installs Program B. Program B uses a file that Program A installed much earlier, but when Program B is run, errors popup. Those errors are the result of Program B attempting to use an outdated (shared) file that was installed by Program A. In order to fix that problem, the user would have to download an updated version of the shared file (which to say the least - is not an easy thing to find or do).
Sometimes, errors occur because a system doesn't have the required drivers or the drivers that are on the system are the incorrect version. Both errors in these cases can be resolved by updating the computer on a regular basis. Microsoft provides a section on its website that can automatically update a computer online and it does this at no cost in an effort to reduce errors like this. Always try to keep your computer updated so that should a program share a file, it will share a file that has been updated on hundreds of thousands of computers, like yours.
This article doesn't even begin to cover the entire gamut of computer errors - but additional information regarding how to get help with a computer issue (including computer errors) can be found in our article titled, "Computer Help" no matter what the problem is.
Cheap and Fast Software
An Introduction to Shareware
Visit any computer store today and you'll find what seems like miles and miles of software on sale. Certainly enticing buys, there are a few problems with buying software off the shelves. On the shelf, software - otherwise known as "commercial software" - can be expensive, and incompatible, and outdated when compared to what's available online. Fortunately, there's an alternative to commercial software and although it isn't new, it's one of the most under-exploited opportunities in the computer industry.
We're talking about shareware - software that you can try before buying.
Shareware has a long history and was rather popular in the days where BBS (bulletin board systems) reigned the online industry. It hasn't gone anywhere, but its competition with commercial software is fierce - so fierce that it tends to fall on the back burner among new computer users. This is unfortunate because shareware has so many advantages over commercial software.
One of those advantages is its cost. On the whole, shareware is generally cheaper than commercial software. But don't misinterpret the cost. With shareware, cheap does not equal low-quality and there are plenty of examples that prove shareware often outperforms the quality of commercial software time and time again. How much savings are we talking about? You could purchase a quality word processor, spreadsheet, database program, or system utility anywhere from a mere $15 to under a hundred. This is almost unheard of in stores like Best Buy, Circuit City, or Egghead, yet the shareware programs offered within this price range rival even Microsoft's Office suite.
Another advantage that shareware has over commercial software is its compatibility. We're not saying that shareware is compatible with all operating systems. What we're saying is that since we can try shareware before paying for it, we can determine if the software is completely compatible with our systems first. In other words, we can discover whether the software performs the way we want them to and should anyone try to do the same with commercial software, they'll be in for a big disappointment.
Commercial software policy doesn't even allow for returns, let alone "borrowing" them to try them.
The last advantage that shareware has over commercial software (but certainly not the least) is its applicability. Plain and simple, shareware is the best bet when you want to keep on top of the latest release of a particular program. Sure, computer stores do their best to keep their inventory up to date, but when you can download version 5.6042 of a shareware program as opposed to buying a commercial 3.0 version from the local computer shop, there's just no comparison.
Which brings up our next point. Just where does one get shareware? Shareware is all over the Internet and it's really hard not to bump into it. The most popular places to find shareware is within thousands of download libraries, however the companies (and even independent programmers behind shareware) are increasingly offering shareware from their own websites. A simple Google or Yahoo search for a particular type of program will yield all sorts of results that point you toward items that you can try before you buy.
Be aware however, that because shareware is not commercial software, you may not experience a full program the way you would if you bought the software out of a box. Shareware may or may not be limited - meaning that some functions may not be available to you until the program is paid for. These limitations are often small and don't interfere with the way its full version operations. They're really just implemented as a way to prompt payment. Remember that shareware is not freeware. You shouldn't try to use shareware as commercial software without paying for it.
About the only thing that's similar between shareware and commercial software is the way in which they may be bought. With a credit card, you can be the new owner of your own software within minutes.
Buying a Computer
What To Do And Why
It isn't fair, but buying a computer is just plain easier for some than it is for others. Those who've purchased and used a computer in the past already have an idea of what they need in a new computer. But those who are new to the computer world could get lost in the myriad of choices available.
The short answer to "What should I buy?" is "The best." Of course that answer is extremely subjective because "the best" to one person is certainly different to another. Our definition of "the best" is the fastest and the biggest, but even that leaves the computer newbie confused. Here's a quick rundown of what the computer novice should do and why.
1. Buy a computer that includes basic peripherals. Every computer can be broken down into four major components: CPU unit, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. For the novice, it's best to buy a computer that has all of these components included so that when it's taken home, assembling the computer is a simple matter of plugging things in where they belong. Save the individual purchases of these components for those who have more experience.
2. Decide what you'll use the computer for. If you want to use your computer for cruising the web, sending email, or performing simple word-processing or spreadsheet tasks, a computer with the basic components that we just described should suffice. If you want to use a computer to help with a career in multimedia however, you're going to need to accessorize your system with a scanner, printer, digital camera, tablet, or digicam for example. If you want a computer to help with a career in music, you will need a quality microphone and set of speakers.
3. Create a budget and stick to it. How much can you afford to spend on a new computer? Although the prices of computers are decreasing, they can still create a hefty expense especially if you need additional peripherals described above. In addition, you'll need to figure in costs for maintenance, servicing, and insuring.
4. Start comparison shopping and look for the "fastest and biggest." By "fastest and biggest," we mean the computer with the fastest processor, the fastest modem, the biggest memory, and the biggest hard drive capacity. Even if you think that you'll never need the amount of speed or space available on the market today, it's important to have in the event that you truly do need that much in the future. Having such a large reserve will cut down on costs when the time comes to upgrade for more than what you may settle for in a computer that offers less.
5. Stick with the better-known brands. Venturing off the beaten path with lessor-known brands is again, an adventure for those who have more experience with computers. Although those better-known brands may be a tad bit more expensive, the computer novice will appreciate the comfort in purchasing a computer from a business that has a long record of building quality products, and that has the funds available for fulfilling returns, trades, servicing, and warranties.
6. Select a store. Having an idea of what you want in a computer and what kind of computer that you want, your only task left is to select the place in which you want to buy it. There are a number of places available including computer store outlets, online stores, auction sites, used computer stores, or your friendly neighborhood yard sale. For the computer novice, we recommend buying a computer from a physical store. In a physical store, you have the opportunity to see the computer of interest in person and ask questions. New computer buyers also have access to store warranties, returns, trades, and services.
These suggestions should give the computer newbie a great start in selecting a quality computer for the first time and they apply to either Windows computers or Apple Macintosh computers. After making these decisions and finally selecting one that fits your needs, you can then venture into the fascinating world of software - a world that is just as grand as the world of hardware!
Basic GUI Terminology
Knowing What You're Working With Helps Technicians
Getting help with your computer software can be easier when you know the correct terms to use. One of the biggest problems that new computer users have with technical support is not knowing how to correctly describe the problem that they're having. And it isn't fair to expect a tech support person to automatically know what a "thing-a-ma-jingy," or "whatcha-ma-call-it" is.
The following describes the correct names for common components of software so that when you experience a problem, you can effectively describe an issue that you're having and a technician can readily resolve it.
User interface - this is the visual design of a program. It may contain squares, boxes, words, icons, and buttons. If you're experiencing insufficient memory for example, you might see black rectangles across the user interface of your software programs.
Title bar - this is the top-most part of a program that displays its own name or it may describe the contents displayed in another part of the interface. If a program is incorrectly coded, you may see a wrong description in this part of its interface.
Menu bar - this part of a program displays menu items and menu options. Some of the most common parts of a menu bar grants access to File commands, Open commands, Save commands, and Print commands. An example of an error in this part of an interface would be if an option was missing or grayed out (lighter in color).
Tool bar - this part of a program displays small icons across the top which represent tools. Clicking an icon will open a tool or process a command that might also exist on a program's menu bar. Problems in this part of an interface are uncommon, however if you find yourself repeatedly clicking an icon with no results, you can correctly describe the problem by referring to the toolbar.
Minimize, Restore, and Exit buttons - these three buttons are usually located on the right-most upper part of a program's interface and each allow you to minimize a program's screen, restore it to its original size, or shut down the program completely.
Scroll bar - this convenient tool allows users to move data up and down the computer screen.
Status bar - this part of a program is located at the bottom-most part of its interface, and it usually displays small messages that indicate the progress of a command or task. If programmed incorrectly, an application might display the wrong information in this area.
Context menu - like the menu bar, a context menu displays when a user right-clicks on something. It displays commands just like what you see on a File menu or a Help menu.
Input box - input boxes are usually small rectangles that allow you to type data into a simple interfaces like a webpage or browser window. If you find that you can't type information into one of these, you can effectively resolve the issue with a technician by calling it an input box, rather than a "white rectangle," or "place to put in text."
Button - buttons perform a command after a user clicks them with a mouse. Problems occur when the text of a button is grayed out or if it doesn't appear to sink into the screen when clicked.
Check box - a check box is a small box that allows a user to indicate several choices among many. When clicked, a small "x" displays inside a box. Similar to the check box, a radio button allows a user to indicate a single choice among many. Problems with radio buttons and check boxes occur when a user makes one choice, but the interface reacts as if the user made many choices (or none at all). When describing a problem to a technician, be sure to indicate whether the problem occurs with a check box or a radio box. Computer novices mistakenly interchange the names of both of these controls.
Automating Things with Batch Files
They Work on Today's Computers Too!
If you're familiar with MS-DOS at all, you'll recall that it's a command-driven operating system that performs functions issued at the C:> prompt. The only way to get an MS-DOS computer to do something was to type a command at this prompt and if you can imagine, it was a rather cumbersome way to use a computer.
As an example, to load up Microsoft's simple editing program, you had to type the name of the drive that the program was on, the directory that the program was in, and then the name of the program. So if Microsoft Edit was in a directory or folder named "Process," you could start the program by typing, "C:>process\edit.com" Then, and only then would the program load up for use.
This is a small command, but just imagine if you had a program that was deeply nested within a series of folder. You could end up typing a command as wide as your computer screen or worse, long enough that the entire command would have to wrap onto the next line! Now imagine having to type these long commands every time that you wanted to start a program. Yikes!
That's one of the reasons why batch files became so popular. Batch files are small text-based documents that contain a bunch of these commands on their own lines. When executed, they would process each command without the user having to type each and every one of them.
When Windows was developed, the need for typing commands was essentially eradicated thanks to the introduction of the point-and-click (mouse) interface. But this didn't stop the batch file fever that started under MS-DOS - and in some small circles, batch files are still as popular as they were in the beginning.
Even though you may use Windows XP or Vista, batch files can save you tons of time by automatically starting multiple programs and performing different tasks at the single click of a button. They don't require any extensive programming background and they don't need to be encrypted with some weird, expensive compiler. Batch files are plain text files, and you can build one for your own personal use with Windows' Notepad.
You could make a batch file that loads up your favorite websites at once for example, or you could make a batch file that fills your desktop with the most important applications for the day. To do so only requires a little knowledge about the locations of these applications.
Let's say that every day we need to load up the Yahoo web browser, Microsoft Word, and then the calculator that comes with Windows. Instead of doing this by hand, we could write a batch file to do it for us.
First, we'd load up Notepad and type in the following:
START "http://www.yahoo.com"
START "c:/program files/microsoft office/office/winword.exe"
START "c:/windows/calc.exe"
We would then save this data into a file named, "mytasks.bat" onto the Desktop for easy access. Each time we double-clicked on this file, the Yahoo website would load up, Microsoft Word would start, and the simple calculator would pop up.
Since we want these programs to load every day, we could create a shortcut to this file and then place the shortcut inside our computer's Start Up folder. That way, these three programs would load every time we turn on the computer. If you wanted these programs to start minimized, you could type the following into a batch file instead:
START http://www.yahoo.com /m
START "c:/program files/microsoft office/office/winword.exe" /m
START "c:/windows/calc.exe" /m
This will run all three programs as before, however the "/m" parameter will minimize them so that they don't clutter up the desktop.
Other people have found much more creative and effective ways to use batch files, but the important thing is that you know they're a resource you can use to save a few seconds or minutes in performing important tasks. We've come a long way from MS-DOS, but it's still a valuable source of automation that anyone can use with no programming knowledge at all.
Accessorizing Computers
What Comes Out of the Box is a Really Just a Starter Kit
Yesterday, we spent about three hours trying to convince a client of ours that brand new computers just don't come equipped with the all things that most computers need in a PC. We tried to convince him that a fully functional computer is one that is personalized with specially selected hardware and software accessories - and that the computer purchased at the store doesn't come with these things. Unfortunately, all of our convincing was to our avail. Our client insisted that he should never need more than what came with his boxed product and that we were just trying "bilk" more money out of him.
As computer consultants, it's our job and mission to make sure our clients are 100% satisfied when they walk out our offices. But our job is unnecessarily made harder when people don't take the time to learn about computer accessories and familiarize themselves with the limitations of store-bought computers. Hopefully by the time you finish reading this article, you'll understand the lesson that we were trying to teach our client: "What comes out of the box is really just a starter kit."
The typical computer package comes with a CPU unit, keyboard, mouse, and speaker set. That may be just fine for some, but most people require more than that especially in today's "connected" society. Today's users require full multimedia capabilities, a wide range of graphics tools, and accommodations for the various portables we now enjoy. These extras aren't included with "what comes out of the box," and the only way to get them is to accessorize.
To illustrate the importance of accessorizing, we like to use the "plain dough" analogy. Let's say that a brand new computer is a batch of plain dough - waiting to be flavored and baked into something useful. If we want to use this dough to make a delicious batch of chocolate chip cookies, we would need to "accessorize" this dough with chocolate chips and a little brown sugar. If we want to use this dough into in a warm loaf of sesame seed bread on the other hand, we'd need to "accessorize" the dough with yeast and sesame seeds.
Like "plain dough," the brand new computer isn't very useful by itself. It needs accessorizing.
Depending on what's needed, accessorizing doesn't need to be expensive. In fact, you can get away with paying a minimal amount for extra software and hardware if these accessories are for children. It's when these accessories are work requirements or when they're needed to produce works of quality for any other reason that they can become rather expensive. And this expense applies to microphones, digital cameras, PDAs, scanners, video cams, and more.
Regardless of cost, it's important to understand that accessories can become "necessities," and that the best time to get them is the moment you buy a new computer. Waiting too long to accessorize can cause more problems than necessary because while you wait, manufacturers continuously develop new technologies - technologies that your computer won't be able to accommodate in the future. Once you're ready to accessorize, the new products on the market are too advanced for your computer and they just won't work. This is a typical problem experienced by those who want to use hardware designed for Windows Vista on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 machine.
Diamond-encrusted iPod nano watch yours for $18,000
Costume?jewellery?may be good enough for Virgin Media TiVo boxes and ladies' mirkins, but when it comes to the real bling thing, you need the genuine sparkle of diamonds. And there's no company better placed to add swagger to accessories than ZShock.
Generally, the company likes nothing better than to slap ice onto a G-Shock watch for famous R&B and rap stars to be seen out on the town with, but now it's turned its attentions to the iPod nano, and more specifically, an iPod nano watch strap.
As BGR reveals during its hands-on test, each Lunatik iPod nano case takes three to four weeks to complete as each stone needs to be individually set into the white gold frame by hand, and they're very precisely packed in. Plus, it's possible to ask for different materials or carats of diamonds, so customisation is key.
However, at $18,000 per watch, Pocket-lint has decided to stick to vajazzling after all.
Mind you, they do throw the iPod nano in for free.
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Diamond-encrusted iPod nano watch yours for $18,000 originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:35:00 +0100
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APP OF THE DAY - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 (iPad / iPhone / iPod touch)
He may have been more famous of late for having ill-begotten dalliances with ladies and trees, but Tiger Woods is still a top notch athlete and sportsman. His golf may not be as awe-inspiring as it was in his heyday, but his technique and ability should be revered by any aspiring golfer.
That's why Pocket-lint applauds EA for not ditching him in his hour of need. Love rat, he may have been branded, but the Tiger Woods games have always been about presenting the best golfing experience...
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12Format iPad / iPhone / iPod touchPrice ?5.99 / ?3.99
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There's only been the one version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour on iOS devices in the past, and that came out two years ago for the (obviously) iPhone only. It was good, but lacked any of the sparkle that made its console peer so successful over the years.
Thankfully, much of that has been addressed with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12, although that's not to say it hasn't cut corners here and there.
Unlike the console version, which hits the stores tomorrow (1 April), the mobile division of EA has decided to ditch the US Masters themeology (although the colour scheme is utilised) and instead offers up an experience which feels very much like former Tiger Woods games of yore.
Naturally, you can create your own golfer to play with, and take them through an entire PGA Season. The creation tools are more crude than with the console edition, and there's few options for physical customisation. Plus, rather than give you experience points to bolster your player's stats, you earn money which you can spend on better equipment as you progress. And that's just about the only role playing aspect.
However, eight entire courses are included within the app, including St Andrews, TPC Sawgrass, Greenbrier and, of course, Pebble Beach (you can't have a Tiger Woods game without Pebble Beach - it even appeared in the Megadrive version many moons ago), so there's plenty of variety.
And there's several styles of play too, with Tiger Challenge being the stand-out, offering unlocks in return for mastering a series of mini games.
Multiplayer is supported, with head-to-head play over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and you can even play on separate Apple devices - for example, one of you on an iPhone, the other on an iPad.
A cunning new social networking feature is added too. If you sign in to the in-game Facebook client, the game allows you to take part in closest to the pin challenges against your invited friends. You take your shot, it posts it, and when somebody else on your list takes part, it creates mini-leaderboards. Facebook pictures even appear in-game alongside the nearest shot.
Certainly, this new version of the classic is feature-packed, on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, but its biggest facet is the gameplay, and that hasn't really changed much from old. A touchscreen swing-ometer handles the business end, and you can draw or fade shots with different directional flicks of your finger.
The latest console version has added on-screen caddies this year, but they're missing here. However, the scenery is so stunning, and the improved HD graphics are so clean and crisp, you're grateful that there's nobody in the way to spoil the view.
In short, it's the best driving game on the market.
You can have that golfing pun for free.
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APP OF THE DAY - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 (iPad / iPhone / iPod touch) originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:10:56 +0100
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