Orkut Tipsand tricks -Part II

Want to play a trick on your friend? just put in the following links in his/her profile.Simply copy and paste the links. if you click on th links and go on netdisaster.com you can change the setting in the links below. there are lot of options to chose from. for example in the worst profile link i have used tomato's. if you go to the change it to cowdung and many more. try it. its fun

Worst Profile On Orkut

http://www.netdisaster.com/go.php?mode=tomato&url=http://www.orkut.com

Best Profile

http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx???2pid=0031517960896443124

Best Album

http://www.orkut.com/AlbumView.aspx?2uid=003492118394569816

Best Scrapbook

http://www.orkut.com/Scrapbook.aspx?2uid=00684921926003

Want to play a few more tricks. Try mirror links.These links if clicked redirects the person who clicked to his/her profile..
You can use these in Your Profile like :MY best frnd" and any one who clicks on these links u define will see hes/her own profile. just copy these links in their scrap book and impress them with comments like "profile of my best friend","scrapbook of my besft friend" etc.


this will give out the profile:

http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx???2pid=11731517960896443124

this will give out the Album :

http://www.orkut.com/AlbumView.aspx?2uid=3492118394569816171

this will give out the Scrapbook :

http://www.orkut.com/Scrapbook.aspx?2uid=6849219260034274333

Google search tips- for better searching

We all live in Google. It's more than merely the one of the best search sites on the planet; it has become a constellation of sites and services, from desktop applications to Internet-based applications and destinations, and it's even branching out into offering free Wi-Fi service.
In short, Google is its own universe—and like the universe after the Big Bang, it's constantly expanding. But as it expands the content of information in it increases. So when you search for a particular item a large number of references pop up, some of which may be totally useless to you. So for utilizing Google to its maximum use the following tips: -

1) Include and Exclude search items: -
If you want to search for some thing and want to search for something just include the item in your search add the '+" sign before the item you want to put a connection to.
eg: -if you want to search for apple(fruit) in Google, you will get many references. But most will be dominated by apple computers and all. to refine it put it as
apple +fruit
you will get a better search result

excluding the item is the same way as above. just put the '-' sign in from of the item you want to exclude from the search result

2) Pipe operator:- Google also understands a logical OR, as long as it is in caps. This means you can search for a hotel in Leeds OR Bradford, for example. It is very useful when people, places or things have alternative or variable spellings: [outsourcing bombay OR mumbai]. The OR command can be shortened to a vertical bar (|), as in [outsourcing bombay | mumbai]. Thus if you search for [~food], Google also searches for cooking, cuisine, nutrition, recipes and restaurants.

3) Quotes:- if you want to search for good boy Google will give out all pages with good and boy even if the words are unconnected. but to refine the results use the ' " ' operator. for example "good boy" will give you results of good boy only.

4) Similar terms:- Use the "~" symbol to return similar terms. [~dumb little man -dumb] will get you pages that contain "funny little man" and "stupid little man" but not "dumb little man". Thus if you search for [~food], Google also searches for cooking, cuisine, nutrition, recipes and restaurants.

5) Wildcard operator :- The "*" symbol is a wildcard. This is useful if you're trying to find the lyrics to a song, but can't remember the exact lyrics. [i * that way] will return the Backstreet Boys song you're looking for. It's also useful for finding stuff only in certain domains like using it in "*.edu".

6) Definitions:- Use the "define:" operator to get a quick definition. [define:dumb] will give you a whole host of definitions from different sources, with links.

7) Calculator: - One of the handiest uses of Google, type in a quick calculation in the search box and get an answer. It's faster than calling up your computer's calculator in most cases. Use the +, -, *, / symbols and parentheses to do a simple equation.

8) Number range:- This little-known feature searches for a range of numbers. For example, ["eplchampions 2002..2007] will return lists of champions of epl each of the years from 2002 to 2007 (note the there are only two periods between the two numbers).

9) Site operator:-Use the "site:" operator to search only within a certain website. [site:espnstar.com football] will search for the term "football" only within this site.

10) Link operator: The "link:" operator will find pages that link to a specific URL. You can use this not only for a main URL but even to a specific page. Not all links to an URL are listed, however.

11) Music and Movies:- The "music:" operator returns content related to music only. similarly you can try for movies ans shows.

12) Unit converter:- Use Google for a quick conversion, from yards to meters for example, or different currency: [22 yards in meters]

13) File types:- If you just want to search for .PDF files, or Word documents, or Excel spreadsheets, for example, use the "filetype:" operator.

14) Location of term:- By default, Google searches for your term throughout a web page. But if you just want it to search certain locations, you can use operators such as "inurl:", "intitle:", "intext:", and "inanchor:". Those search for a term only within the URL, the title,
the body text, and the anchor text (the text used to describe a link).
for example : intitle:"index.of"(filetype|fyletype)Filename

15) Google specific searches:- Instead of searching for a term across all pages on the web, search within a specialized field. Google has a number of specific searches, allowing you to search within blogs, news, books, and much more:

o Blog Search
o Book Search
o Scholar
o Catalogs
o Code Search
o Directory
o Finance
o Images
o Local/Maps
o News
o Patent Search
o Product Search
o Video

16) Advanced search:- Last but not least. If you can't remember any of these operators, you can always use Google's advanced search. This can be helpful if you don't remember the operators.

Try these tips out and make the time you spend for hunting information in Google shorter. Happy hunting.

Orkut tips and tricks- Part 1

Press alt key and d following 4rm num pad ...
alt + 987 - █
alt + 1 - ☺
alt + 2 - ☻
alt + 3 - ♥
alt + 4 - ♦
alt + 5 - ♣
alt + 6 - ♠
alt + 7 - •
alt + 8 - ◘
alt + 9 - ○
alt + 0178 - ²
alt + 0489 - é
alt + 0756 - ô
alt + 0742 - æ
alt + 0719 - Ï
alt + 0739 - ã
alt + 0729 - Ù
The same way many combinations can be tried..
keep trying it and if you find any thing interesting do leave me a comment


Blank scrap

1) Open any scrapbook.
2) Write [i] in the scrapbook.
3) Do NOT write anything else in the scrapbook, and submit the scrap.
That's all.
NOTE:
You can also use [b] tag instead of [i] tag
You can also use this method to post a blank entry in any community forum.

Mass scrapping...scrapping all friends at once

if you want to scrap all friends at once and save time just get a Firefox Addon . You can get the addon at the link below.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/748

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Mirror message

For writing mirror scrap, follow the steps:


1.Type the text in the scrapbook or any text box.

2.Type (& # 8 2 3 8) without spaces before the message in the text box.

3.Now ENTER.

‮

For making your name invisible follow the steps:

1) Click on edit profile
2) Type ALT + 0173 in your first name and last name. (i.e. Type 0173 while pressing the ALT key of your keyboard.)
3) Click on Update

Try these tricks..I'll be putting in more.So wait and watch

Password Protection

Want to protect your password and protect your id from getting hacked....Here are some tips to to protect your password.

• Never write down your password- Take note and never write down your password on a piece of paper or save it in a file onto your hard disk.We never realize how many pieces of paper dominate our computer desk space.If you do so anybody can read it and your id can be easily hacked.
• Don't give your password to anyone for accessing your account,even to your close friends for that matter. and also don't give your password to websites you think are questionable.
• Be choosy while keeping your password. Don't keep the same thing as your id as your password. and also don't keep a password that can be easily guessed by other people.
• Try to use different cases, numbers and also symbols in your password so that i can't be cracked using BRUTE FORCE cracking(the most successful method of password cracking)
• Never use the same password for more than one id. So that in case your one id is screwed you atleast have your second id.
• If you have problem remembering the passwords for different id's use Firefox. It savs your passwords and your id when you enter it in a site. So if you forget your password just open the Mozzila Firefox options and check it there.
• If possible change your passwords once in atleast 2 monts so that you can ensure the safety of your login id.

Implement these tips and reduce the chances of being hacked.

Yahoo Messenger Tips

Almost all of us use yahoo messenger very frequently or daily in our day to day life but most of us never go for productivity shortcuts being provided in order to increase our productivity. I am telling you that using shortcuts greatly reduces your time taken for doing a particular operation.

So i am going to list some of the coolest keyboard shortcuts which will make you more productive with yahoo messenger.

The keyboard shortcuts used to activate menus in Yahoo! Messenger -

• Activate “Messenger” menu = Alt + C
• Activate “View” menu = Alt + V
• Activate “Contacts” menu = Alt + C
• Activate “Help” menu = Alt + H

The menus contain lists of functions. The keyboard shortcuts to operate these functions are -

• Add a Contact = Ctrl + Shift + A
• Change My Display Image = Ctl + Shift + K
• Close = Ctrl + Q
• Find Contacts in Address Book = Ctrl + F
• Messenger Help = F1
• “Online Presence” = Ctrl + Shift + S (You can only use this when a name is selected within your Messenger list. It basically enables you to alter it so that a particular person sees you as being offline even when you’re online to everyone else.)
• Place a Call = Ctrl + L (This will launch BT communicator)
• Preferences = Ctrl + Shift + P
• Refresh = Ctrl + R
• Send an Instant Message = Ctrl + M (this opens the “message compose” window)
• Send a Text Message = Ctrl + T
• Send an Email = Ctrl + Y
• Sign Out = Ctrl + D
• Toggle between “Messenger List” and “Address Book” in the main screen = Ctrl + Tab
• Toggle between showing all contacts and only showing those contacts that are currently online = Ctrl + H

Enjoy yahoo working with these shortcuts on yahoo messenger and see how your usage time decreases greatly.Now no need to waste time chasing your mouse. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!

Control windows using your keyboard

If you like to keep many windows open while you work (or play) on your computer, you'll appreciate knowing these keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly switch between your Web browser, e-mail, instant message windows, and other programs without taking your hands off the keyboard.

Action	Shortcut
Minimize a window to your taskbar	ALT, SPACEBAR, N
Maximize a window so it takes up your whole desktop	ALT, SPACEBAR, X
Restore a window so it's visible but doesn't take up your whole desktop	ALT, SPACEBAR, R
Close a window	ALT+F4
Switch to the last window you had open	ALT+TAB
Switch to any window	Hold down the ALT key, and press TAB until the window you want is active

Programs often start up in a "restored" state, where the window takes up only part of the screen. To maximize the window so that it takes up the entire screen, press the ALT key, press the SPACEBAR, and then press X. This will feel natural after you do it a few times, and you will feel much more efficient while using your computer.

So try out this keyboard tips to make you work more efficient and fast. Using the keyboard saves lots of time and save the time consumed by you spend to find your mouse.

Opening programs using keyboard

The Start menu is great for finding programs, but its multiple levels of folders can be time consuming to navigate. If there is a program you start frequently, you should set a keyboard shortcut for it so that you can start the program without taking your hands off the keyboard.


1.Click the Start menu, and then click All Programs. Right-click the program that you want to start with a keyboard shortcut, and then click Properties.

2.Click in the Shortcut key box. Now press the letter on your keyboard that you want to use to start the program. Make it easy to remember—for example, press I for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
You can use either uppercase or lowercase letters when creating your keyboard shortcuts—and when accessing them later. In the Shortcut key box, Microsoft Windows XP automatically adds Ctrl + Alt + before the key you pressed. When you want to start the program, hold down both the CTRL and ALT keys simultaneously, while also pressing the letter you chose. This way, your program won't start every time you type that letter.

3.Click OK.

4.Now test your shortcut. Hold down the CTRL and ALT keys, and then press the letter you chose. If you find it difficult to hold down two keys at once, read Turn on the Sticky Keys feature. Your program should start.This can be done to opening your favorite or most used programs easily. Try this trick and impress your friends if you are doing this in front of them.

To activate StickyKeys

1.Press the SHIFT key five times. A dialog box opens with instructions on how to set up the StickyKeys feature.

2.Click OK.

Antivirus softwares

Protecting your data is getting harder every day.With more people using broadband connections, file sharing utilities, and sending/receiving email along with virus writers developing more sophisticated ways to attack, a good anti-virus package is imperative.

The features a good anti virus software must have are -

	Ease of Use
	Effective at Identifying Viruses and Worms
	Effective at Cleaning or Isolating Infected Files
	Activity Reporting
	Feature Set
	Ease of Installation and Setup
	Help Documentation

The following site provides you with a detailed account of most of the commomly used anti virus softwares in the market these days like AVG,Norton,McAfee, Nod32,Avast etc
just follow this link

http://www.anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

links to get some of these antivirus softwares -

AVG- www.grisoft.com
Norton-www.symantec.com
McAffe-www.mcafee.com
NOD32-www.eset.com
Avast-www.avast.com

Internet browsers-an comparision

There is a speed war on the web. Browsers compete on many fronts; security, standards support, features and speed.

Browsers are the programs which allow you to view World Wide Web files, but you already know that. What you may not know is that it is bad form to choose sides in the browser wars, unless you're in a closed, controlled, intranet environment.

Many organizations and users try to claim that their browser is the fastest and better than the others. The Opera site claims that Opera is The Fastest Browser on Earth!. The Mozilla site claims that Firefox empowers you to browse faster (faster than what?). Mozilla itself is quoted as being an alternative to Microsoft IE and it's faster to boot.Internet Explorer users often claim that they use it because of its speed, as the alternatives take longer to start and load pages.

This year(2007) itself three new browsers were released- Internet explorer 7,Mozzila Firefox 2 and Opera 9. Lets us see the comparisons of these 3 browsers and see which browser offers what.

Feature	Firefox 2 Beta 1	Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3	Opera 9.00
Tabbed browsing	Yes	Yes	Yes
Add-ins	Yes—Extensions	Yes—Add-Ons	Widgets
Themes	Yes	No	Yes—Skins
Built-in search with multiple engine choice	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pop-up blocker	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti-Phishing	Yes	Yes	No
One-Click Button to add Favorites	No	Yes	No
RSS reader	Yes	Yes	Yes
Download manager	Yes	No	Yes
Can remember open tabs for next session	No	Yes	Yes
Save group of tabs as bookmark	Yes	Yes	Yes
Thumbnails for tabs	No	Yes—Quick Tabs	Yes—Mouse over tab; also can tile tabs
Macintosh/Linux version	Yes/Yes	No/No	Yes
BitTorrent client	No	No	Yes
Spell-checker for text boxes	Yes	No	No
Download pause	Yes	No	Yes (stop and resume transfer)

Result by CHIP magazine

Firefox wins the browser test but Opera isn’t far behind. The upcoming version 9.1 – equipped with a phishing filter – should then be able to catch up with the ‘Fox. Internet Explorer, however, bags last place. With a commanding 87-percent market share, it stands at the top of hackers’ hit list, yet Microsoft still dares to leave a few holes open in the new Internet Explorer 7.

The real winner: -

Regardless of who will prevail in the browser wars, the users will win. While fighting each other, the browser makers innovate and simplify. They increase our productivity by integrating into the browser web concepts such as search, RSS, OPML, microformats and more. The core browsers are getting slimmer and faster, while extensions that cover a wide range of services are being developed by external parties.

Where to get the browsers :-

Mozilla Firefox- mozilla.org

Opera-opera.com/

Internet Explorer -microsoft.com/