New Mac OS X LION-Features

Mac Store

The Mac Store is now available in the Mac OS X Lion. You will now have easy access to various applications which you can download straight into you Mac. Since it is accessible in 90 countries worldwide you have an excellent platform to showcase your application as well.

Aqua

This new visual feature makes your computing experience even better by offering multitouch gesture support, popovers and overlay scrollbars just like in iOS.

Auto Save & Versions

Instead of saving multiple copies of the same file, this feature allows you to auto save a document with a history of changes made on it.

Resume

This useful feature restores your applications just the way they were before you logged off or shutdown your Mac. This saves you time when you turn on your Mac and want to resume what you were doing.

Overlay Scrollbars

OS X Lion introduces overlay scrollbars similar to those in iOS. These scrollbars appear as an overlay on top of the window's content while the user is scrolling and remain visible briefly to allow scrollbar dragging.

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How to increase your internet speed ??

If your Internet connection is slow, there are a number of methods to speed it up. One of them is to free the bandwidth reserved by windows

Microsoft reserves 20% of your available bandwidth for their own purposes like Windows Updates and interrogating your PC etc

To get it back:

Click Start then Run and type “gpedit.msc” without quotes.This opens the group policy editor. Then go to:
>Local Computer Policy

>Computer Configuration

>Administrative Templates

>Network

>QOS Packet Scheduler

> Limit Reservable Bandwidth.
Double click on Limit Reservable bandwidth. It will say it is not configured, but the truth is under the ‘Explain’ tab i.e.”By default, the Packet Scheduler limits the system to 20 percent of the bandwidth of a connection, but you can use this setting to override the default.”
So the trick is to ENABLE reservable bandwidth, then set it to ZERO. This will allow the system to reserve nothing, rather than the default 20%.It works on Win 2000 as well.

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Rapidshare Premium Accounts

RapidShare Login:2871617
Password:  LHXQMEkKnf

RapidShare Login:4498170

password:  MYPSSWRD08

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How To Use Facebook Chat On Mobile For Free

This is a cool application which is really awesome and free of cost. The application is called as eBuddy. This is a famous Java application used by most of the people around world. This Java application is easy to use and easy to understand. eBuddy allows you to chat with all of your friends for free. eBuddy supports MSN, Yahoo, AIM, Gtalk, ICQ and Facebook Messenger’s. The best part is that you can even use Facebook and we can chat anywhere with our mobile. The application supports all types of phones.

Installation :  

1) Make sure your phone has a Internet Connectivity available and GPRS enabled.

2) I prefer to have a free connection to Internet like vodafone is having a RC 98 where it gives 2GB free download for one month. SEE HERE

3) After that go to your phone browser and type http://get.ebuddy.com in your URL and press OK.

4) You will be redirected to a page where you have to download a 5kb file and install it on your phone.

5) After the installation you have to open the application from your phone and make sure it is properly installed in phone memory.

Getting Started:

1) Now open the application and allow the network to make a new connection.

2) Choose a language and create a eBuddy account (optional)

3) Now open the chat and select your messenger which you want.

4) Suppose that i have selected Facebook chat. Click on Facebook icon and click on sign in by entering your login details.

5) After Signing in you can a list of online and offline friend.

6) Click on any one of your online friends available there and click on write and type the message and press send.

7) Your message will be delivered there and wait for a reply( Replies are in green)

 Some of the Facebook Chats are slow in response. Don’t worry that’s not your mistake 

Similar to this we can use any Instant Messenger’s For Free on your mobile. I am not uploading the 5kb download link here because you have to do it from your mobile itself.

ebuddy comes with all the advance features of Messenger’s like Buzz, Nudge, Emoticons, Adding contacts and etc.It is also available with quick chat notes like hi, how are you, etc which will make the chat more easier. The best part in eBuddy is that we can also have a group chat. If you want to learn more about eBuddy the visit : eBuddy

Its a best option to have a eBuddy account because it enables extra features and also you can see all of your friends at a single place. First create a account here

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Gtalk Shortcuts

Shortcuts

Conversation Text

• A message can be 32767 characters long.
• Certain smileys are recognized by Google Talk and will be shown in blue.
   :-O       :O      ;-| ;-O ;-x ;-P ;-D  ;-( ;| ;O ;x ;P ;D  ;( B-| B-O B-x B-P B-D B-) B-( B’( BO Bx BD B) B( B) And you can put a ‘ between the characters to get another one shown in blue.
• To write text in bold, put it between *asteriks*
• To write text in italic, put it between _underscores_
• You can insert special characters like ??? with ‘Start / Programs / Accessories / System Tools / Character Maps’.

Conversation Window

• Drag a conversation window on top of another and they will dock together.
• Drag a file onto the chat history and you’ll send the file to the selected contact.
• When you see a message notification, you can right click it to close it without focusing the conversation window.

Conference Calls

• What you need to do to have conference calls: Open up a copy of Google Talk on all computers with which you wish to conference. After one copy is opened make a new shortcut for Google Talk but at the end of it add /nomutex. If you installed it to the default folder then your shortcut should read “C:Program FilesGoogleGoogle Talkgoogletalk.exe” /nomutex. Open 2 instances of the software on every user’s computer. After this start a chain: User 1 should connect on one instance to user 2. User 2 will connect on his second instance to user 3. User 3 will connect using his second instance back to user 1. With this chain everyone is connected to everyone.

Nickname & Status Message

• You can change your name in the Google Account page.
  or To change the nickname need to go to your Gmail account and change the name there. Choose Settings, Accounts, and then Edit info. Click on the second radio button, and enter your custom name.
  As a result all of your emails will have that nick as well, there is no way to seperate the two.
• You can add a website in your custom message, it will be clickable when someone opens a conversation window with you.

Contacts

• You don’t need to say Yes or No when someone wants to add you as a friend; you can simply ignore it, the request will go away. (On the other hand, someone with whom you chat often will automatically turn to be your friend, unless you disable this).
• The Gmail account ‘user@gmail.com’ can’t be invited as your friend.

Sound & Video

• It’s possible to broadcast music, MP3, etc.. through Google Talk.
  Unplug your microphone. Double click on the speaker icon in the lower right corner. This will open
  up “Volume Control”. Select “Options” and then “Properties”. Then check the button
  next to “Recording” then click OK. You may also have to change your setting under
  Mixer Device. Now the Recording Control screen should be up. On my computer I selected “Wave Out Mix”. Click on the green phone in Google Talk and call your friend.

Secret Startup Parameters

• /nomutex: allows you to open more than one instance of Google Talk
• /autostart: when Google Talk is run with this parameter, it will check the registry settings to see if it needs to be started or not. If the “Start automatically with Windows” option is unchecked, it won’t start.
• /forcestart: same as /autostart, but forces it to start no matter what option was set.
• /S upgrade: Used when upgrading Google Talk
• /register: registers Google Talk in the registry, includig the GMail Compose method.
• /checkupdate: check for newer versions
• /plaintextauth: uses plain authentication mechanism instead then Google’s GAIA mechanism. Used for testing the plain method on Google’s servers.
• /nogaiaauth: disables GAIA authentication method. The same as above.
• /factoryreset: set settings back to default.
• /gaiaserver servername.com: uses a different GAIA server to connect to Google Talk. Used for debug purposes only, there are no other known GAIA servers.
• /mailto email@host.com: send an email with Gmail
• /diag: start Google Talk in diagnostic mode
• /log: probably has something to do with the diagnostic logging
• /unregister: ?
• /embedding: ?

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How to fix a Scratched CD/DVD

1. Clean the disc. Even if a CD isn’t actually scratched or scuffed, dust, oil, and other surface contaminants can prevent it from playing properly. Thus cleaning the disc should always be your first move. Run warm water over the damaged disc to remove dust. If there is stubborn dirt or grease on the disc, gently rub it with your finger while you are washing it, and use a gentle detergent or liquid soap (with the water) or rubbing alcohol (in place of water). Anytime you rub or wipe a CD, you should do so by starting at or near the center of the disc and rubbing straight outward toward the edge to prevent further scratching. Shake the water off and let the disc air-dry (do not dry it with a towel or cloth, and don’t sun-dry it either).
2. Try to play the disc. Many times a good cleaning is all that is needed. If, however, problems persist after cleaning, try to play the disc in a different CD player. Some players handle scratches better than others; computer CD drives tend to be best.
3. Burn a new disc. If you can get the CD to work in one CD player—especially your computer’s—but not in others, try burning a new disc. The CD burning utility on your computer may be able to read the CD well enough to produce a perfect copy. You may wish to try this even if the CD doesn’t play correctly on the computer.
4. Locate the scratch. Actually repairing the disc will be easier if you can figure out where the offending scratch is. Visually inspect the CD’s playing surface for scratches or scuffs. Scratches that run perpendicular to the CD’s spiral—that is, those that run generally from the center to the rim—may not affect playing at all, and in any case are generally less damaging than those that roughly follow the direction of the spiral. If there are several scratches, but the CD only skips in one or two places, you may be able to approximate the location of the offending scratches based on which track skips. Keep in mind that the first track of a CD begins near the center, and the direction of play proceeds outward to the edge.
5. Polish the CD. Though counterintuitive, polishing a disc can repair a scratched CD by removing some of the outer plastic coating and thus making existing scratches shallower. A number of common household products can be used to polish the CD, but toothpaste—especially baking soda toothpaste—and Brasso are probably the most tried-and-true. You can also use a fine grit polishing compound that’s used for cars or hard finishes. Apply a small amount of toothpaste (must be paste, not gel) or Brasso to a soft, clean, lint-free cloth: an eyeglass-cleaning cloth works well. Gently rub the cloth on the scratch or scuff in a non-radial motion, start at the center and rub to the edge and go around in strokes. Rubbing in a circular motion can cause small scratches that throw off the laser tracking system in the player. Try to focus your efforts solely on the scratch or scratches you’ve identified (if possible). Polish in this manner for a couple of minutes, reapplying Brasso or toothpaste to the cloth as necessary. Be careful not to apply much pressure, although you will still be able to feel the cloth gently scratching the CD as it polishes.
6. Remove polishing product from disc. If you used toothpaste, rinse the disc thoroughly with warm water and let dry. Make sure to remove all of the toothpaste and let the disc dry completely before trying to play it. With Brasso, wipe off excess product and let the rest dry. Then, using a clean cloth, gently wipe disc again.
7. Test the disc. If the problem persists, polish again for up to 15 minutes or until the scratch is almost completely buffed out. The surface around the scratch should begin to look shiny with many tiny scratches. If you still don’t notice any difference after polishing for a few minutes, the scratch may be extremely deep, or you may be polishing the wrong scratch.
8. Wax the tracks. If polishing doesn’t work, apply a very thin coat of Vaseline, liquid car wax, neutral shoe polish or furniture wax to the CD’s playing surface. Wipe excess off using clean, soft, lint-free cloth in a radial (inside to outside) motion. If using wax, follow manufacturer’s instructions (some need to dry before you wipe them off, while others should be wiped off while still wet).
9. Test disc again. If the wax or Vaseline does the trick, burn a new copy of the CD immediately. The waxing method is only a temporary solution.
10. Bring the CD in to get refinished. If the disc still doesn’t play correctly, bring it in to a music store (especially one that sells used CDs) or a DVD rental store and ask if they can repair the disc for you. Many of these businesses have CD refinishing machines that do a remarkable job, and they’ll probably charge you less than five dollars to repair the CD.
11. You can buy a disc scratch-remover at game stores like game-stop. 

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