How to keep your PC Clean to stop repairs ?

Most of the people in the world use a computer and most of the people we see today at least own a PC , but only some of the people are aware about how to keep the PC clean and maintain it.Well , i have a solution for it , if you follow these steps daily , then your PC will be clean , but before we take the steps , we need to know why our PC should be clean ?
    PC should be clean because it should not get repaired frequently , we observe in most cases most of the PC's lie in the repair shops , this may be due to some software problems , but there is also a chance of hardware problem as a reason , hardware problems usually occur due to the irresponsible attitude towards the PC , most of the people work with the computer but only a few take care about its health what ever the reasons may be , the important aspect is to keep your PC protected.


Clean the monitor

You need to clean the monitor at least once a week , clean the glass of the monitor with a household cleaner like Colin that costs Rs.55 according to Indian Rupee (INR).It makes your monitor glass shine for a clear visibility.

Clean the CPU and other parts

You should also clean the CPU and other parts of your computer with a brush that may cost Rs.20 according to Indian Rupee (INR).This brush allows you to clean the keyboard and other thin and narrow parts of the computer not every cloth can be useful to do it , if you wish to clean other parts of the computer and dont have a brush , then use a soft cloth or a cotton cloth to clean the parts.

An UPS is Recommended

An UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is recommended because in case of power cut any unsaved data on the computer will be lost , and the next time you OS starts , the last configuration will be considered.There is no problem for saved data.
      The UPS stores some amount of electricity and helps your PC from not getting off in case of a power cut , it backups for about 15 minutes in order to save your data and shutdown your computer in the mean while time.Some UPS providers may also offer a backup of 30 minutes but can cost much.

Check your earth-wire connection

A proper earth-wire connection is needed for the best maintenance of a computer , the earthing provides the linear and good working of the system.Improper or no earthing leads to damages in harddisk , mother board and also an electric shock when you touch the CPU , when you connect any removable device to your computer , there are also more chances of those devices getting damaged.

 

Type Bold , Underline and Bold Underlined Text in facebook chat

Yes , you can change the style of the facebook chat and convert text to bold , underline and bold underline.This is a very simple technique that everyone can use.

To type bold text use : *your text here* ( means *your text here* changes to your text here )
To type underlined text use : _your text here_ (means _your text here_ changes to your text here
To type bold underlined text use : *_your text here_* (means *_your text here_* changes to your text here


 

Send Free SMS

You can send free sms from mobile to mobile.Yes it is true.You have many choices to choose , but different websites give you different features , and you have to choose between them.Here is the list of free sms services :

1. www.way2sms.com
2. www.fullonsms.com
3. www.sms440.com
4. www.smsnow.in

These were a few and well known , most of the people use these services in order to send sms , i myself use way2sms , you can choose any of the above or many of the provided.The another advantage of these services is that you can also send group sms and can also save contacts in the site itself.Everything that these sites provide is free of cost and you no need to hesitate.

Create Documents Online : Online Document Editing , Powerpoint , Spreadsheet , Forms , Drawing : For Free

Yes this can be done online , it is true.Online Document Editing , creating a power point presentation and spreadsheet , everything for free.

Try the Google Docs.The features of Google Docs are clearly written in the form of FAQ's ?

1. What are Google Docs ?
A. Google Docs is a free online service provided and hosted by Google Inc.

2. What can be done ?
A. You can create documents , presentations , spreadsheets , Drawing , Forms online , (without the use of softwares such as MS-Office or OpenOffice).

3. What will i need ?
A. You need an internet connection with a browser.

4. Is it secure ?
A. Yes , it is secure , your documents and online editing everything will be going in the https protocal , which means that Hypertext Transfer Protocal (Secure) or Secure Hypertext transfer protocol.The SSL Certificate is provided by the Google Inc itself.

5. Does it provides all the features that other office softwares provide ?
A. It may not provide highly advanced features as those softwares provided but can be used for most purposes that most use daily.

6. Where will my presentations , documents , drawings and forms stored ?
A. They will be stored in Google servers.


7. Can i download them ?
A. Yes you can download them.


8. Can i download them in pdf format ?
A. Yes you can download them in pdf format.


9. Will they be private (Visible only to me) ?
A. Yes , they will be private.


10. Can we share them ?
A. Yes you can share them with your friends , family members or any others.


11. How can i use it ? Will i need to logon for it ?
A. You can use it by logging on to your respective Google account.


12. Do i need a gmail account ?
A. Yes you will need a google account.And the data stored will be under your account.

13. Can i view the documents that were present online ( in other servers) ?
A. Yes you can view them , this is called as Quick View.Google Docs are capable of even opening the documents , spreadsheets , forms , drawings that were present online.You no need to download them , and view it on the computer.

List of most commonly used Windows file Extensions their editors and full forms

File Extensions were the characters that demonstrate what type of file it is , either a text file , or an mp3(Music file) etc.These recognitions make you easier to know what is the type of the file and also the program that can open or edit it.Here are the list of file extensions available :

Text File Extensions :

• .txt - Text File (Most Commonly used : Notepad,Wordpad)
• .rtf - Rich Text Format File (Most Commonly used :Wordpad,MS Word)

Media File Extensions :

• .mp3 - MPEG-Layer 3 (Music File.This is mostly and widely used for playing music) (Most Commonly used : Winamp,Windows Media Player,iTunes,Real Player)
• .flv - Flash Video (Mostly found in Youtube [ Most Videos are in this form ] ).(Most Commonly used : VLC Media Player ( Portable and Non - Portable ) )
• .wmv - Windows Media Video File (Most Commonly used : VLC Media Player , Winamp , Windows Media Player )
• .swf - Shockwave Flash (Most Commonly used :Winamp)

Office Documents Extensions  :

• .doc - Document (Most Commonly used :Microsoft Word , OpenOffice.org ) 

Test your Internet Speed Online : For Free (No Software Required) : In a Single Click

You can test your internet speed online for free , yes no software required.Yes it is true.all you need to do is to go to SpeedTest.net 

After you visit the site just click Begin Test and then your test begins.

1. What will it test ?
A. It will test your browsing speed , download speed and upload speed.

Increasing Browsing Speed Through Plugins - Recommended

Many of the people see to increase their internet and browsing , many of the people do this by installing plugins in their browser , but according to me i tried page speed and it is working better.It is a free Google Product and it is easy to use , it increases the browsing speed by performing some activities.It is a just a test product , it may or may not report errors , but in my experience it is better.You can download it here.

In this page you will find more options , you will have to install it in the browser and it lists the downloads for various browsers.Browsers include Chrome and Firefox.

What are Google Maps ? What is the use ?

Google Maps enable the users to find out places online , where everyone can see the places , streets , towns and lots more.Through the satellites the google maps service recieve the current street view (which is a new feature).

Click here to go to Google Maps

Which is best OpenOffice.org or Microsoft Office ? - Best Choice (Recommended)

Almost all of you know about Microsoft Office , i need not say you but all were in a dilemma of going for a new alternative for Microsoft Office or using MS Office only , 

1. What is the major difference between MS Office and OpenOffice.org ?
A. MS Office is a Microsoft product and is user friendly with excellent features , OpenOffice.org is a product collaborated with Oracle Corp.The major difference lies in the cost , OpenOffice is a free and open source software providing more features as MS Office provides , but MS Office is costly , if you are habituated to MS Office , you need very less effort , but i dont recommend you to shift if you are using the genuine Microsoft Office , but i say that if you have not yet installed or purchased Microsoft Office then i suggest OpenOffice.org is best.Use OpenOffice rather than using Pirated Microsoft Office

What are torrents ? Torrent Basics and FAQ's

Using torrents is an easy way.Check out the FAQ's

1. What is a torrent ?
A. A torrent is a small file which contains the data of another file.

2. What is the use of a torrent ?
A. A torrent is used for downloading the files on the internet easily with some specialized features.

3. Why is it preferred ?
A. Torrents are preferred because , they will be useful for downloading large files in a more easier and quick way rather than downloading them directly.

4. How can i download a file from a torrent ?
A. You can download a file from a torrent by installing a special software called utorrent or bit torrent.

5. What are the features provided ?
A. The features that are provided were , you can pause a download , resume a download or stop a download for free or download for a particular period of time.It is cool.

6. What is the difference between utorrent and bit torrent ?
A. Bit torrent provides :
 In a word, it's intuitive. And just wait, our new client (coming soon), is even easier. It's discover, download and play cool stuff.It is super-easy to make BitTorrent all about you. Add new features through the App Studio, skin your client and more.BitTorrent is instinctively smart. It auto-adjusts bandwidth usage based upon your network and the Internet. Use Skype, play games, stream video etc., all without interference.Fast downloads...that's the goal, right? BitTorrent is a light client that doesn't hog system resources, so it cruises right along.

Whereas utorrent provides :
µTorrent is less than 400 KB (smaller than your Facebook pic!). It installs ultra-fast with a light footprint on your computer, and runs super-efficiently.Expertly designed for fast downloads. Avoids hogging valuable system resources, runs quietly in the background, and doesn't interfere with your work, play etc.Access µTorrent from anywhere with µTorrent Remote. Easily access your home clients privately and securely (using novel authentication and key-exchange).Based upon the groundbreaking BitTorrent protocol µTP, µTorrent maximizes bandwidth and reduces congestion - so you have the smoothest, quickest downloads possible.

[ Note : Contains content based on official sites ]