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[27 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Some times we want to convert a Word file into a PDF document. There might be many reasons But how to convert a word document into a PDF? There are many softwares over internet but most of them are paid version. Let us see few different ways of converting a Word file into a PDF.
 
           
Convert From Microsoft Word to PDF Document
 

Using Open Office to Convert Word Document to PDF

Install OpenOffice on your computer.Open the Word document you want to convert.Select File > Export as PDF from …

How to, Linux »

[27 Feb 2009 | 3 Comments | ]

Ubuntu/Kubuntu Tutorial.
Some times we require to change MAC address (Physical Address of network card).This can be temporarily or permanently. Here is a tutorial which illustrates changing  of MAC address in linux/ubuntu/kubuntu
To change the MAC address temporarily
Open terminal and type
ifconfig eth0 down

This command brings the network down 
Later type the following command.
ifconfig eth0 hw ether Your Mac Address

For example, it will be like
ifconfig eth0 hw ether 001B2F1359C3
Later bring the network up by the following command.
ifconfig eth0 up

Now type
dhclient

This DHCP protocol allows your computer to contact a central server …

Internet, Micro blogging »

[25 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Twitter is famous for micro blogging.It is used to share everything, i.e from breaking news to updates from friends, Where we can send tweets of 140 characters.Acronyms are used in the tweets sent.Most of these Acronyms are famous among regular internet users.Here is a list of Popular Acronyms that people use on Twitter.
 
RT = Retweet.
PRT = Partial Retweet / Please Retweet.
OH = Overheard.
DM = Direct Message.
@ : Reply to [username]. for Ex @techolar
BTW : By The Way
FTW = For The Win.
FTL = For The Loss.
IRL = In Real Life.
FTF …

Apple, Web Browser »

[24 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Apple today released Safari 4 beta version. They say that the newest edition(Safari 4) of Apple’s browser will run JavaScript commands 4.2 times faster than Safari 3 for Mac OS X and Windows , They even claim to that Safari executes JavaScript up to 30 times faster than Internet Explorer 7 and more than 3 times faster than Firefox 3. They packed the browser with great new features. It looks very posh
Top Sites View In Apple Safari 4 Browser

History View In Apple Safari 4 Browser
Few Interesting Features …

Tech News »

[24 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Rapidshare is a big player in online free file sharing. Many prefer to host their files with rapidshare. They made rapidshare more friendly by removing annoying captcha system for non-paid users, increasing per day traffic limit for many countries, security lock to protect accounts etc.  Rapidshare developed and API (Application programming interface) to help software developers to build applications based on Rapidshare. They say that it is in beta stage and will be released within few weeks. The primary reason they build this API, is to protect its system …

Customize Windows, windows »

[24 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Windows Vista Wallpapers are always hot and demanding on the web. If you are looking for Vista wallpapers for your windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98, ME, then here are they for you. These are released as Windows Vista Ultimate Wallpaper Series Pack 1.5 from wstaylor . They provide resources for customizing windows vista.
Windows Vista Blue Wallpaper for Normal and Widescreen
These Free Windows Vista Ultimate Wallpaper Series Pack 1.5 is designed both for normal and wide screens.
More Sample Wallpapers from Windows Vista Ultimate Wallpaper Series Pack 1.5 …

Microsoft, windows »

[23 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Chris Lewis, Microsoft’s Vice President of the Interactive Entertainment Business for the EMEA region, today told GamesIndustry.biz that Windows 7 is the Best OS for Games than any other versions of Windows, Windows 7 will be more robust,quick and efficient than other versions.
Here is what he said
“Windows 7 will be great for games, undoubtedly. It’s all good news – it’s even more robust, it’s quicker relatively, and the early testing cycles are proving very promising overall. I think it’ll be nothing but good news for PC gamers, but we’ll …

Downloads, Internet »

[16 Feb 2009 | 2 Comments | ]

The most popular file sharing networks on internet are Rapidshare and Megaupload.However, Rapidshare and Megaupload files can only be downloaded only if you know the direct links of the files.Do you know that you can search for files hosted on these sites
Rapidshare and Megaupload Search Engines
There are few search engines where you can search files specifically on the Rapidshare and megaupload networks.These sites doesn’t search rapidshare or megaupload for files, but instead search the online websites and forums to find Rapidshare and megaupload links to files.
Here is …

Extensions, Internet, Web Browser »

[16 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

Many people using different browsers in multiple computers find it difficult for synchronizing their bookmarks or favorites.Popular Firefox sync tool, Foxmarks, offers a  way to keep bookmarks synchronized across various computers. Users, for instance, who use Internet Explorer at home and Firefox at office can synchronize their bookmarks or Favorites between the two computers and two different browsers with Foxmarks.
Foxmarks – Bookmarks synchronizing across multiple computers made easy
What is Foxmarks ?
It is a powerful and popular Firefox extension which allows users to synchronize and …

Antivirus, Softwares »

[15 Feb 2009 | No Comment | ]

AVG Free Edition is the best free anti-virus protection tool for home users .It is available free-of-charge for the life of the product! Its has rapid virus database updates for the lifetime of the product, AVG Free is easy-to-use and uses low system resource requirements.
AVG ANTIVIRUS 8.0.237
AVG Antivirus Highlights include:

Its Automatic update functionality
AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run
AVG E-mail Scanner, which protects your e-mail
AVG On-Demand Scanner, which allows the user to perform scheduled and manual …