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LCD monitors power consumption comparison

2011-10-19T04:01:00.000-07:00

Comparison of power consumption of LCD monitors by CNET.Monitors in the list For good performance & quality listening setup you can try these guidelines for setting up the speakers.measure the height of your ears level;keep all small speakers at ears level - can deviate by +/- 6 inchkeep center speaker below / above monitorkeep left speaker at left side & right speaker at right side of monitor & keep them 42-48 inch apartsimilarly keep surround

How do I know motherboard chipset of desktop ?

2009-04-27T22:38:00.001-07:00

Getting the information about the desktop hardware is simple with a software utility belarc advisor. It scans the hardware, software and gives a comprehensive report about the system.Download it at http://belarc.com/free_download.html

Tips for using rechargeable NiMH Batteries

2009-02-21T06:42:00.000-08:00

It is important to note that new NiMH batteries need to be cycled 3-5 times before they hold a FULL charge. This doesn't mean charged 3-5 times in a row but rather over the first 3-5 cycles the batteries will hold a better charge each time until they take a full charge.NiMH batteries will self-discharge if left unused. Generally, within 30 to 60

Firefox Performance tuning tips

2009-02-17T20:52:00.000-08:00

1. Enable pipeliningBrowsers are normally very polite, sending a request to a server then waiting for a response before continuing. Pipelining is a more aggressive technique that lets them send multiple requests before any responses are received, often reducing page download times. To enable it, type about:config in the address bar, double-click network.http.pipelining and

Conserving digital camera batteries

2009-02-17T02:16:00.000-08:00

It is an unfortunate fact of life that some of the most attractive features of digital cameras are also the heaviest users of battery power. In my experience nothing runs down the batteries quicker than shooting a movie. That doesn't mean that you should never shoot a movie with a digital camera, but be selective about when you do.Using the LCD screen is another big power user. To be honest there

Widnows XP : Changing default language at login prompt

2009-02-12T21:16:00.000-08:00

Multi lingual support in windows XP, sometime leads to confusing situation where you choose a regional language as default one and at login prompt your password is not accepted as language keyboard can not input proper password.To set the proper default language for your input at login prompt you can switch the languages using shortcut keys ALT-LeftShift to toggle between language choices.To set

Keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft products

2009-02-06T05:34:00.000-08:00

Find keyboard shortcuts for leading Microsoft products that help save time and effort and provide an essential tool for some people with functional difficulties and impairments—particularly dexterity and visual.Click Here http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/keyboard.aspx.

Digital camera photo samples

2009-02-02T01:04:00.000-08:00

Buying a digital camera needs lot of research. One can get reviews at dpreview.com or steves-digicams.com and compare the products at various other sites. But it is always true that you need to see to believe it. Pixel-peeper is one such site which gives a chance to sample out photos clicked by various popular models of digital cameras, and they have a pretty big collection.Try it out at http:

Benefits of Hydrogen Pedoxide (household 3%)

2009-01-20T00:48:00.000-08:00

Put 1 ounce hydrogen peroxide in 1 quart of water and water and mist plants with solution. For sprouting seeds, add 1 ounce hydrogen peroxide to one pint of water and soak seeds overnight. Use a new mixture of the same solution each time you soak or water the seeds.Use hydrogen peroxide on wet blood stains. Pour it right on the stain.Use a 50/50 mix of hydrogen peroxide and water and spray into

How to open Office 2007 ( .xlsx .docx ) files in older version of MS Office

2009-01-06T01:39:00.000-08:00

If you use Office XP, Office 2003, or Office 2000 programs, and you want to open and save documents in the 2007 Microsoft Office formats, you need to install the Office Compatibility Pack.You may also be required to install additional updates to your Office programs if they have not already been installed.Download Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack from the following linkhttp://www.microsoft.com

Watch Your cholesterol

2008-12-14T23:50:00.000-08:00

Sip green tea or munch on a few nuts to fight bad cholesterol. High blood lipids (cholesterol or triglycerides) requires a combination of diet and exercise as initial treatment. Reducing dietary calories and intake of saturated fat, and consuming a high-fibre diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables are obvious first steps. Other dietary measures exist, and here

Digital camera comparison side by side

2008-12-10T02:52:00.001-08:00

Finding the best digital camera in price range is difficult task, it needs a extensive research in terms of features and picture quality delivered by the contenders. It is always handy if a side by side feature and specification comparison is available.One such tool provided by www.dpreview.com. Click on the link http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.asp to find it useful.

Configure SQL Server 2005 to allow remote connections

2008-12-02T23:26:00.000-08:00

To configure SQL Server 2005 to allow remote connections, complete all the following steps:Enable remote connections on the instance of SQL Server that you want to connect to from a remote computer. Turn on the SQL Server Browser service.Configure the firewall to allow network traffic that is related to SQL Server and to the SQL Server Browser service.Detailed steps here http://

How to rename a SQL Database

2008-11-25T00:51:00.000-08:00

You can not rename a SQL Server database from Enterprise Manager, but you can with the sp_renamedb stored procedure. You must first set the database to singe user.1. Set the database to Single User by right clicking the database in Enterprise Manager, select Properties, select the Options Tab, check the Restrict Access checkbox, and select Read-Only, then click OK.2. Close Enterprise Manager (

Baking soda and health

2008-11-04T23:11:00.000-08:00

Baking soda is great for an upset stomach, drink a mixture of 1/2 tsp. in three or four oz. tap water. Soak toothbrush in baking soda to keep it clean and fresh. Baking Soda is a great teeth whitener. Sprinkle a little on your toothbrush before the paste goes on. Baking soda is also great to use as a toothpaste/mouthwash. Just wet your toothbrush, dip in baking soda and brush. Or dissolve

NTDetec1 virus removal

2008-10-03T01:41:00.000-07:00

Another name for Ntdetec1.exe is W32.Ceted. W32.Ceted is a worm that copies itself to all shared and removable drives.Most Common Symptoms Of Ntdetec1.exe Virus are:Task Manager doesn’t open or it is blocked.Regedit or registry editing has been disabled.Folder Options are not visible under File Menu --Tools Creates a hidden folder C:\ntdetec1 Analysis: NTdetec1.exe executes itself with the

How to do Remote desktop on Windows XP?

2008-09-29T21:35:00.000-07:00

Remote Desktop, included with Windows XP Professional, enables you to connect to your computer across the Internet from virtually any computer, Pocket PC, or Smartphone. Once connected, Remote Desktop gives you mouse and keyboard control over your computer while showing you everything that's happening on the screen. With Remote Desktop, you can leave your computer at the office without losing

Securing a wi-fi network

2008-09-19T00:03:00.000-07:00

Some good tips on securing a wireless network are here from techtree.comcheckout http://www.techtree.com/India/Guides/Securing_your_WiFi_network/551-93219-560-1.html

Microwave cooking tips - Indian food

2008-09-01T23:41:00.000-07:00

Cooking Potatoes Place some 5 potatoes in a micro-safe dish with half water. Cover and cook in High mode for around 9 minutes and then allow it to stand for sometime. Then drain and peel.Cooking popcorns Place a handful of corn in a micro-safe dish and cover it. Then cook on high mode for 5 minutes and then transfer it to a paper packet.Cooking curry In a micro-safe

W32.USB Worm

2008-08-04T22:44:00.000-07:00

It spreads through Pen,USB,Thump disk thats why the name. It shows messages like"I DNT HATE MOZILLA BUT USE IE OR ELSE...""USE INTERNET EXPLORER U DOPE""Orkut is banned you fool, The administrators didnt write this program guess who did?? MUHAHAHA!!"Use the following procedure for removal.1. Go to the processes tab in task bar using Ctrl+Alt+Delete2. Look for svchost.exe under the image name

Devnagari support on unix / linux

2008-07-15T21:45:00.000-07:00

Devnagari support in unix / linux flavors is a tedious task. The following link discusses how to make it simple on you favorite linux box.Following stuff is tested on FreeBSD, KDE 3.3, Xorg 6.8.Try out http://dhoomketu.net.in/node/2

Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects (CDO)

2008-07-10T22:12:00.000-07:00

For the programmers (VB / ASP / any MS platform) who are using Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects (CDO) for sending mail messages or coding mail client interface, getting stuck into object reference is common problem. CDOLive.com provides a good knowledge base for the situation, with a comprehensive code base.Try out http://www.cdolive.com.

How do I know if my PC has USB 2.0?

2008-07-02T04:41:00.000-07:00

Open Device Manager in your Windows PC (ME, 2000, XP) and expand the Universal Serial Bus section. If there is an "Enhanced" USB host controller present then you must be having USB 2.0 interface.Windows 98 may have different name as USB support is not native to Windows 98, but manufacturer specific driver names will be their.

SQL Server replication over internet

2008-06-14T07:27:00.001-07:00

SQL Server replication over the internet or across non-trusted domains is usually performed using a virtual private network (VPN), and consequently the configuration is much the same as that used on a LAN. The linked article below outlines what to do if such a VPN is not available.Try the link http://www.replicationanswers.com/InternetArticle.asp

Linux laptop display switching for presentations

2008-06-13T04:12:00.000-07:00

Using linux laptop for presentation get's into a problem sometimes while switching the display modes. I mean, you try to switch the display to LCD projector and display goes blank and nothing gets projected either.Try out the following document to overcome this problem http://www.astro.umd.edu/~teuben/linux/laptop-display.html

Maintainance Tips for Motorcycle

2008-06-11T22:38:00.000-07:00

Here are some good tips for motorcycle maintenance. 1) Clean spark plug regularly. Every 750 km for two stroke bike and every 1,500 km for four-stroke bike. Clean spark points (electrodes) with emery paper and innards with some aluminium wire. After this wash with petrol. 2) Always use correct recommended grade of engine

Orkut in Hindi, Marathi or your regional language

2008-06-04T21:44:00.001-07:00

Viewing the orkut site in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil or Telugu (or any one of our other 12 languages) is easy. Click the settings button under your profile photo (or click the blue settings link at the top of any page).On the general tab, choose your preferred display language from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.Click save changes.

Keeping the food fresh naturally

2008-05-28T21:33:00.000-07:00

Spread some cloves on and around the marble surface of your kitchen, and also spread some cloves under the sink to keep ants awayPlace some bay leaves inside your bags of dough, rice and the rest of the packs that insects prefer. Bay leaves keep insects and other such lice away from food products. By placing bay leaves inside the packets, we ensure that insects do not reside there. But please

Choosing a digital camera

2008-05-06T01:24:00.000-07:00

Planning to buy a digital camera and can not decide on a specific model? Try cnet.com tool in the link below, which helps you by asking some questions on line.It is indeed difficult to keep track of the development in digital camera market. The few dependable brands like Sony, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Fuji, HP, Samsung, and Panasonic have 1000s of models on offering and they keep on updating

Enabling logon success, failer audit on Windows

2008-05-02T23:36:00.000-07:00

Audit of logon success and failers is a security need. If you feel such a audit required on your windows desktop. You can set it up as belowrun secpol.msc from Start menuselect Security Settings-Local Policy-Audit PolicyClick on Audit Account Logon EventsFrom the open dialog select checkboxes for Success & FailersClick OKHenceforth your system will audit the logon events and can be checked from

Induction cooking pros & cons

2008-04-28T01:50:00.000-07:00

Before going for Induction stove / cooker please go through the following article, which discusses pro and cons with comparison to using gas for cooking.Here is the link http://theinductionsite.com/proandcon.shtmlMore about induction stoves here http://www.creativecookware.com/new_page_40.htmHow induction cooking works here http://theinductionsite.com/how-induction-works.shtmlMore info http://

Save Energy with Refrigerator

2008-04-20T23:40:00.001-07:00

Avoid opening the refrigerator frequently Defrost and clean inside the refrigerator and freezer periodically Check the door fittings for tightness Keep the refrigerator in a place of good air circulation and cool place Make sure to cover the foods before keeping in the refrigerator Do not keep hot food in the fridge immediately

Save energy with Geysers

2008-04-20T23:38:00.000-07:00

Use geysers with thermostat and timer control for energy saving. Members of the family can take bath in quick succession Geyser and piping system should be maintained properly without any leakages Turn off the geyser when you go on vacation

Save energy while cloth washing & drying

2008-04-20T23:36:00.000-07:00

Use washing machine to full capacity Dry your clothes in the sun instead of using the washing machine

Save Energy with Electrical Appliances

2008-04-20T23:31:00.000-07:00

Switch off electrical appliances, computers, televisions etc, at the switch point when they are not used Use pressure cookers for economical cooking. Avoid using electrical appliances Avoid ironing one or two cloths. Iron in bulk at a stretch Avoid opening the oven door unnecessarily during cooking

Save Energy with Lights & Fans

2008-04-20T23:28:00.000-07:00

Use natural light and air always. Avoid switching on lights and fans during day time Use sunlight to the maximum possible Switch off lights and fans when you leave the room Use fluorescent or compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) wherever lights are required to be switched on for more than 4 hours a day Clean lights, light reflectors and regulators for better illumination Use slim tube lights

Getting IP address of client browser

2008-04-17T03:39:00.000-07:00

Recording IP address of client browser is necessity from security point of view. It helps in filtering unwanted or malicious access from a particular location.Active Server Pages (Microsoft's ASP) has a built-in object called ServerVariables. This object holds useful information on Environmental Variables of the client browser. One the variable is "REMOTE_ADDR" which holds the IP address of the

Setting up Automated System Recovery for Windows XP

2008-04-04T10:21:00.001-07:00

A good tutorial on how to make an Automated System Recovery (ASR). ASR provides a framework for saving and recovering the Windows XP operating state, in the event of a catastrophic system or hardware failure. Windows XP ASR recovers the target system in a two-step process. The first step, termed the boot recovery process, requires a new copy of Windows XP to be temporarily installed on the

Building an Windows XP SP2 recovery disk

2008-04-04T10:13:00.000-07:00

Crashing windows for some reason or other is very common, as such it is always necessary to keep a recovery disk handy to restore the system.A good tutorial on building a Windows XP SP2 recovery disk. A must have for every windows XP user. Check out it here at PCMag link http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,1747010,00.asp

Indian Railway online tickets

2008-04-02T22:46:00.000-07:00

No need of agents now, no ques at railway ticket booking counters. Get the hassle free Indian Railway tickets online. Try Indian Railway Catering and Tourism corporations website at http://www.irctc.co.in. You need a credit card or online banking accounts that's all. Very well designed web site for planning your travel and keeping track of your tickets. You can either go for e-ticket(

Tips for improving memory

2008-03-28T01:38:00.000-07:00

The article in the link below discusses techniques about memory improvements, I have not tried it myself, but request you to try it out and give feedback about its authenticity.http://www.studyhall.com/MEM/memory.html

How to read stocks ?

2008-03-27T23:39:00.000-07:00

Check out the following collection of pages to help you about reading the stock information for investment. Wikipedia: Stock ticker Investopedia: Price to Earnings Ratio - P/E Ratio | How to Read A Stock Table/Quote Investopedia: Why do some stock symbols have three letters while others have four? Investopedia: Understanding The Ticker Tape StockReflex: StockReflex Manual eHow: How to Read a

Reliance India Mobile Network coverage check

2008-03-26T01:20:00.000-07:00

Reliance Mobile Customers can now find out RIM Network coverage is available at a particular location by sending a SMS.Method : SMS "Coverage (space) location" and send to 51234Example : Coverage Ratnagiri and send to 51234Reply message : Network Coverage available at Ratnagiri, Stay connected on Reliance Mobile No.1 network in India.It lists all the towns / villages with similar name in India

Ubuntu installation guide

2008-03-05T03:47:00.000-08:00

Check here a good Ubuntu installation guide here https://help.ubuntu.com/6.10/ubuntu/installation-guide/i386/index.html

Copy MS SQL table with Data

2008-03-03T02:53:00.000-08:00

It is always a necessity to keep original table structure an data before modifying the table structure. Easiest way is to copy the table into another table and keep the backup, which can be restored when required.To copy MS SQL table with data use following SQL command SELECT * INTO newtable FROM oldtable

Choose and compare your linux distro

2008-03-01T10:11:00.000-08:00

With the number of linux distros on scene, it becomes difficult to choose a flavor for our needs. The most popular one by downloads doesn't mean best distro as far as our needs are concerned. Polishlinux.com provides a great page to help us in choosing and comparing linux distributions.Although the page is bit old, but still very relevant, hope they are updating the features and information

Fedora Core 8 Installation guide

2008-02-06T23:09:00.000-08:00

Here is a good installation guide for Fedora Core 8click here http://www.mjmwired.net/resources/mjm-fedora-f8.html#installmedia

How do I clear my passwords in Picasa?

2007-10-09T01:25:00.000-07:00

Find a file named catdata_info.pmp stored in your personal profile area and delete it. That will clear any passwords you have set for collections in Picasa.Make sure Picasa is closed before proceeding with these instructions.Run a search for: catdata_info.pmp1. Click "Start."2. Click "Search."3. Click "All Files and Folders."4. Make sure the search is set to "Look in:" Local Hard Drive (C:).5.

Wirelss connection Unavailable

2007-07-02T23:55:00.000-07:00

If your Wireless Connection Icon shows "Unavailable" go the the network connections and disable the wireless connection and enable again.This problem occurs because the media connect action is not sent to the Wireless service correctly. Resetting the device by disable-enable action fixes the problem.

How do you know diskspace used by tables in a SQL database?

2007-06-07T04:29:00.001-07:00

Use the following stored procedure to view space used by every table: exec sp_spaceused Or you can use the undocumented foreachtable function in combination with that. exec sp_MSforeachtable 'exec sp_spaceused ''?'';'

How to reclaim the diskspace from SQL log file (.LDF)?

2007-06-07T04:23:00.000-07:00

To reclaim disk space from SQL log file - Detach the database using Enterprise manager or Stored procedure. - Delete the log file physically - Attach the database using Enterprise Manager which will create a new log file for the database

Windows XP STOP Error 0x0000023

2007-05-30T00:39:00.000-07:00

Recovery from this error is done with following process.Boot from Windows XP installer disk and choose Recovery console,login to Windows XP installation giving problem andRun 'Chkdsk' with '/r' option0x23 error is because of FAT problems, checkdisk (chkdsk) recovers from problem.

Images not shown on MS Access form

2007-04-05T02:02:00.000-07:00

Problem: Your MS Access form/report has a BoundObjectFrame control to display images but it is not showing images. It just shows a icon with image file name.Solution:Install Microsoft PhotoEditor application from office CD. It is not availbale with office 2003, you have to install it from earlier versions like Office XP or Office 2000. It should solve your problem.It is the problem with the

Processor zone temperature exceeds limit

2007-03-28T22:25:00.000-07:00

If your system flashes the alert "Processor zone temperature exceeds limit", that is surely the problem with Heat Sync not in touch with the CPU properly. Get it cleaned and fixed properly, this should solve the problem.

Adjusting natural elevation appearance in Google Earth

2007-03-16T01:52:00.000-07:00

While panning terrain on google earth one feels that earth looks very flat, and it doesn't give a real feel of the elevation of the region. To set it right get a natural elevation set the Elevation Exaggeration setting to 1.5. The value more than this and limited by 3, would make elevation to appear more pronounced. To do this, click Tools > Options > 3D View from the Tools menu (for the Mac,

Combo box on form from master table

2007-03-12T01:40:00.000-07:00

While displaying a combo box on form from master table, it is necessary to bound primary key of master table to the control while display is mapped to description of the item. This is achieved using following properties Data property Row Source : SQL string with necessary data elements, Data property Bound Column : Number of return element in SQL string Format Property

Sleeping tips

2007-03-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

From sleepybed.comFor some lucky individuals getting to sleep is taken for granted, you go to bed and go to sleep. Unfortunately getting to sleep is not so easy for many people. However, there are plenty of ways to hack your sleeping habits so that you can get a good night's sleep under your belt.Simple things like developing a schedule, organizing your life and having a routine go a long way in

JSP pages not refreshing after save

2007-03-09T23:53:00.000-08:00

You have started JSP/J2EE development with installation of Tomcat. Everything looks fine, your code runs well, but all of a sudden you find that your JSP pages doesn't get refreshed as you save them after editing. This is quite frustrating, you search out on GOOGLE and don't find any thing good to solve your problem.Try these simple tip below :For development environment of Tomcat 5.5 set

Filtering special characters from FORM inputs

2007-03-09T23:51:00.000-08:00

Filtering of special characters in FORM Submit is one of the problems faced by a novice programmer in J2EE/Java/JSP development. Best practice to avoid it and get the special characters filtered automatically is to use JDBC preparedStatements rather than Statements classes of JDBC.

Welcome to Solid Tips

2007-03-09T23:46:00.000-08:00

To all the young players and seasoned pros, when in problem always look at this page to find tips.Not just to get help, bu to help others by sending your own tips to published on this page.