How to Send and receive large files easily?

Sending large files over the internet is not easy, as uploading the data takes a long time and sometimes the connection breaks up. There are a large number of online/web disk space providers which allows you to upload, send and share files online. But most of them fail to provide fast and reliable service. They either charge too much for online space or have very poor service. If you are tired of these things, here is a solution for you. Try the world’s fastest online file sharing system “You Send it”.

YouSendIt.com allows you to send large files online quickly and securely. You can upload any number of large files without any worry of disconnection. You Send it allows you to send files up to 2 GB in size, which is not possible with ordinary email service providers. The best part is you can send the same file to multiple people at same time.

How the system works?

You just need to upload the file at you Send it and you need to provide the recipient’s email address and they will take care of the rest. As your upload completes, you sendit.com will intimate the receivers about your file and they will be given a specific link to download that file. You can also send the same file to multiple people by uploading it only once. Yousendit will automatically notify all the intended recipients of the file.

How this help?

Yousendit.com is very helpful for businessmen and corporations. You can also encrypt your file and send it over the internet. They provide you a complete secure and reliable connection so that you don’t lose your data and your recipients receive exactly the same. You can also download your files with a simple FTP client. They also provide the functionality of uploading multiple files.

So upload and share big files without any worry.

PCs running Windows 7 trial set to turn cranky

Microsoft has finally planned to stop all the systems which are running trial version of Windows 7. Microsoft on March 1st released that the users will lose control over their computers. At every 2 hours the PCs will start shutting down even if you haven’t saved your work. And on June 1st the screens will go black. This is the first time Microsoft is going to take tough measure to stop piracy of their main product Windows 7. According to a report there are more than 1 million pirated and trail copies of windows 7 running all over the world.

All the released candidates were trial versions by Microsoft. There are some proprietary software vendors who supply beta or trial versions for a limited period which gets shut down after that. Microsoft Office software version even locks the users’ files after few trials so all the data created during the trial period will become unstable. But then risk of losing control over your PC is main risk. Open source and non profit IT bodies have started lobbying for open source software is harder for government systems. They have fear in mind that during any crisis large corporations will be able to control private networks. Legally the users said the right to control their PCs will have to be looked into the terms and conditions before getting it installed. This loss of control is cited as an unhealthy trade practice for government systems. TimerNuke which is a new software package, counts the remaining beta test period of Windows 7.

Even if Microsoft has released this news, crackers are wasting no time to generate fake serial numbers for Windows 7. In the race of good and evil, let’s see who wins?

100 days of windows 7

Microsoft latest operating system has completed 100 days and it is the good time to review the product. Windows 7 started its inning with a great boom. Microsoft reported that windows 7 sales are almost 5 times the sales of windows vista. Microsoft was very excited about this product and windows 7 resulted into a great product.

There have been over million installations of windows 7, but no major issue has been reported. The very few issues which came were due to old hardware and were not due to windows 7. Windows 7 is facing some issues when it comes to peripheral devices like scanners with SCSI ports. However, we cannot blame Microsoft completely for this as device makers sometimes make a bad design. The devices inside the CPU are working fine with windows 7.

Regarding security, Microsoft has learned a lot from their previous failure from windows vista. They have tried their best to make windows 7 a secure operating system. There are no major vulnerabilities found in the operating system and even hackers are finding loop holes in third party applications. Windows 7 is secure and safe operating system and free from vulnerabilities. Microsoft has also ensured data security with BitLocker encryption. However, it is available only in windows 7 ultimate and enterprise, which means you need to pay extra bucks for data security .

There is always scope for improvement and same is the case with windows 7. Microsoft still needs to do a lot of work regarding to account authentication. Microsoft is still using their one admin authentication which sometimes unnecessarily gives high level permissions to vulnerable applications. Let’s wait what Microsoft has for us in their service pack release. I hope they will clear the limitations and make Windows 7 their best ever operating system.

Tips to maintain your computer at work

If you are the one who uses a computer at the office, the  below tips will help you to maintain your computer:

• You should install all updates required by your IT department required for your computer. If you don’t install updates then you make your computer exposed to viruses and other security risks. You should verify with your company first to see if they want you to install updates on Microsoft Updates. Then check Microsoft Updates regularly. This will save you from installing updates every now and then.
• You should make it a habit to install only licensed programs on your computer. If you don’t then your company might get sued for having software without a license.
• Never install different versions of software or else you will get incompatibility problems.
• You should inform IT when your hardware isn’t working. Don’t try to fix a broken computer yourself as it can make things worse. Your method may make the computer incompatible with the corporate network. You can refer to the help desk or technical assistance program given by IT.  IT departments are more experienced so its better to ask for help from them.
• You should let know IT when you need something. If you give IT department adequate time to plan then they can help you better. If IT is not acquainted with your needs then you may end up with software or hardware which is of no use to you.
• Never download from internet sites that are not trustworthy. Downloading form such sites may harm your computer.
• Sometimes you may receive viruses through e-mail so contact IT department before downloading suspicious e-mail.  If you open virus containing e-mails it may hamper your computer.
• You can always take help from IT department’s online support. There are many FAQ which they publish on internal help sites which can answer your queries.

Windows 7 security

Windows 7 is wonderful operating system with lot of features. It offers wide scale multitasking with ease of security. Microsoft has worked a lot on security of windows 7 and it has lot of security features. Below are some of them:

• User account control (UAC) is one of the notable features of the Windows 7. By default the low risk administrative actions are less frequently prompted. But admins can modify the prompt sensitivity with the help of a slide bar.
• In Windows 7 the BitLocker Drive Encryption technology ensures that the documents, passwords, and other data are safe. When you turn on your BitLocker all the files saved on that drive is automatically encrypted.
• Application Compatibility Toolkit is provided by the Microsoft so that it’s easier to troubleshoot and resolve compatible issues. You have to enter in XP mode to avail free downloadable and licensed virtual copy of Windows XP service pack 3. When you install applications in XP mode they seem to be like stand alone apps in Windows 7. After that you can place them as regular desktop icons on the host desktop. It’s not much noticeable that the apps are running in virtual mode. You can run internet explorer 6 alongside internet explorer 8 on the same desktop. Before installing XP mode you must download and install Windows Virtual PC which is the new Windows 7 virtualization product.
• In windows 7 the AppLocker allows the users to define the application execution rules and exception based upon the file attributes such as path, publishers, product name, file name etc. using active directory user can assign policies to computers, users, security groups etc. you cant open or run files that are not allowed specifically.
• The action center in the control panel makes sure that your firewall is on, the antivirus software is up to date or not, and if your computer is set to install updates automatically.

Windows 7 hack – GodMode

Windows 7 comes up with lot of features and utilities. This Windows hack better known as GodMode is a built in feature in Windows 7 that allow you to access all Windows utilities in one spot. This built in feature hasn’t been yet advertised. To access this feature you just need to create a new folder and name it as
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

This will help open it up and you get access to the display options, backup or recovery, power management and many more options. This is very helpful for those users who forget where to access the defragmenter or the device manager. And if you are lucky you will find any other useful utility you never knew existed.

It’s been quite a few years that Microsoft has tinkered with its Control Panel. Other hacks for windows 7 are easy and well know. If you want to get Windows vista style taskbar in your Windows 7 you just have to right click on the taskbar and select properties dialog. Then select the small icons checkboxes. When taskbar is full select combine which will give you same functionality as vista.
You can easily unlock the hidden themes of the Windows 7 themes. Open the Explorer and go to C: \Windows\winsxs and then press *. Theme into the search field or else use * on the number block. This will lead you to click me prompt. You can double click on the themes to install them.

To enable the quick launch bar in Windows 7 right click on the task bar and then select toolbars and go to new toolbar from menu. Then copy paste the following address in the address bar.
%SystemDrive%Users%username%AppDataRoamingMicrosoftInternet Explorer

Then click to navigate to the folder and then you can see the Quick Launch folder so select it to enable.

Tinder Box- New age development tool

Tinderbox is a tool which is used by the developers to manage software builds. It helps the developer to check the happenings in source tree. Tinderbox was built by Mozilla Corporation is a free and open source software.

Tinderbox is good in mapping your notes as and when you make them. It helps in building relationships by arranging notes, organizing them with use of different shapes and colours, and then linking them. It is quick in recording ideas so that you can use them later. It gives you choices for maps, outlines, and many other features. To save time and be more organized you can use prototypes in the Tinderbox notes. Any change in prototype is inherited instantly. Tinderbox is very swift in making notes. You just need to type in order to start search Tinderbox is swift enough. The Tinderbox files are of XML and they share notes with HTML, xHTML, XML, RSS and OPML. They work magnificently with Web standards. Everything gets stored in your own computer and you don’t need help of nay distant server.

The latest Tinderbox code is very highly configurable and thus allows you to work with various types of control or bug tracking systems. Tinderbox is very personal as it works the very way you want and it adapts to the changes you require. It’s small and handy so you start whenever you want but has all the power you need. The tinderbox agents work so that they can keep your things organized. Tinderbox has an active end and friendly user community. Tinderbox weekends are held in Europe and US so that users get chance to share and explore Tinderbox with the developers themselves in person. Various ranges of templates and samples are hosted by the Tinderbox Public File Exchange. Private tinderbox training too can be arranged for the users and their team.

Apple iPad Review

There were lots of rumours about the Apple’s new upcoming tablet. Now, it is finally launched with name as iPad. Apple is known for its fabulous products and Apple’s iPad is not an exception. Apple’s iPad has got stunning screen and it has super thin and sleek body. iPad weighs 1.5 lbs and it is hard to handle it. The look is good but no new design innovation has been made. The iPAd’s user interface is based on both iPhone and iPod touch platform. The CPU works at amazing speed. Webpages get loaded extremely fast and you can scroll through easily. You can easily glide through applications.

iPad is better in its colour display and has offers to embed audio and video files in books. This iPad gives a real book reading feel to it. The iBook app has an amazing look with shelf like interface and a store behind it which enables users to buy books and downloading easy. It will help traditional e-readers to evolve into a more sophisticated device. This is good for casual readers as they get all in one in one device.

This iPhone runs on OS 3.2. Keyboard is good enough to tap your fingers around. This iPhone comes in 16, 32 and 64GB versions with Wi-Fi connectivity. Users have choice to sign up wit AT & T 3G services from the tablet and can terminate the account whenever they wish to. 3G connectivity is optional in iPAd. This device is environment friendly as it is BFR free and PVC free.

The real disappointment is its no multitasking feature. All the power of this iPAd seems wasted and a real set back. Features like camera are missing totally from iPad so you miss video conferencing. It doesn’t even have the SMS app!

Blackberry 9700 Smartphone

Blackberry launched yet another of it marvellous creation that is most exciting for all modern day people blackberry 9700 smartphone. This blackberry creation has got better with time and better than its previous collections.

Blackberry 9700 brings for us this time:

• High resolution display which is large enough and displays more than 65,000 colours. This is a great feature for your photo viewing, videos, files and websites with transmissive TFT LCD.
• This cell phone has trackpad navigation installed you just need to glide your fingers over this to select an item to navigate.
• Multimedia section of this cell phone has music, videos , photos and documents to browse through and that too in great many colours and sounds. You can easily sync data and audio/video files from your system to this cell phone. With blackberry 9700 you get to carry your favourite audio and video file everywhere. Blackberry 9700 gives you freedom to enjoy your favourite songs and simultaneously check your email.
• You can easily extend the 256 MB on-board flash memory by inserting a microSD card.
• The 3.2 MP camera along with video recording facility is quite good. You get to record and view on a high resolution screen and then easily transfer them through email or upload in social networking sites.
• This blackberry phone has a hi-speed 3G network connectivity which helps in browsing web and view attachments in the email faster. You also get Wi-Fi connection.

The battery life is fairly impressive and they ensure music play back time up to 38 hours which is awesome. This blackberry is far smaller and lighter than any other of blackberry’s collection. With its large leathery panel on the plastic back the phone gets more attractive.

Nexus One vs iPhone

The Nexus One from Google vs the iPhone from Apple. We’ll present the facts and you decide.

Let’s start with the Hardware and since the Nexus One is newer to the Smart Phone market its 1 GHz Snapdragon processor should theoretically best the iPhone 3GS’ 600 MHz Cortex. The Nexus One doesn’t have the 16GB or 32GB of internal storage that come with the iPhone, but it can use MicroSD cards that store just as much. It also has double the RAM of the iPhone 3GS, 512MB vs. 256MB.  The display on the Nexus One is slightly larger with the 3.7 inch vs the 3.5 inch multi-touch screen. The iPhone camera comes as a 3.15 megapixel with auto-focus but lacks the 2x digitalzoom and LED flash on the Nexus One’s 5 megapixel spec. As far as video capture, the iPhone records with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels compared to 720 x 480 pixels for the Nexus one.

Now the Applications available. The iPhone wins hands down with over 20 thousand choices compared to around 10 thousand for the Nexus One.  On the other hand, a lot of the iPhones Applications can cost 1.99 to unlock which causes some resentment with iPhone users. The Nexus One uses the the Android 2.1 operating system and will definitely give the iPhone 3.1 OS a fight. It features the ability to carry multiple wallpapers, “interactive” backgrounds which make patterns after a user touches the screen and an extensive file-browsing system. Google’s work on the OS has also resulted in a number of new voice commands. Users can now dictate voice-to-text, and can use voice commands in order to receive turn-by-turn directions in the phone’s GPS software. Google’s work on the OS has also resulted in a number of new voice commands. Users can now dictate voice-to-text, and can use voice commands in order to receive turn-by-turn directions in the phone’s GPS software. This feature is very nice when your in a hurry or your driving and need quick and easy access to the phone’s many features.When it comes to music and video the iPhone does double as an iPod with iTunes full access but the Nexus One can still find and delivery this content via its very powerful Google Web Application integration.

Both gadgets come with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. However, the iPhone’s file system is locked, barring users from sharing files between their phones. Both gadgets also come with a digital compass and accelerometer, but the Nexus adds a second microphone to its hardware in order to power a “noise cancellation” feature.

Rumor has it that Apple will be launching its next-generation iPhone in May, and not in June or July 2010. This launch should take care of most of the shortcomings of the iPhone 3GS. It may even widen the gap between tech titans Apple and Google, as they slug it out in the battle for smartphone supremacy.

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