Most of our life is almost mixed with internet and everyone is using internet to search for data. There are many search engines available such as Google.com, yahoo.com, bing.com, ask.com etc. However Google is one of the best engine and mostly used search engine too. So it would be helpful to get familiar with Google to search for the data on internet.
Google search results are mostly based on the country and users' search preference. However we can get the proper search result by searching with proper words. If we are looking for specific key words, we may use the keywords within double quotes ("keyword or phrase") to get the proper listing rather than getting them as separate results.
If we are looking for specific file type, we can type the search phrase followed by filetype:fileformat. For example, looking for Visa Application form in pdf format, type Visa Application Form filetype:pdf, which will result only pdf files.
If we need to look for images, we can click on the image tab and search for the images. Then if we need specific size or file format, we can go to advance search and filter the images by size, file type, color, region, licence etc.
If we are looking for a meaning of a word, we can type the word and then meaning or type definition:word will display the meaning of the word with pronunciation.
We will be updating more tips soon
Technical Tips
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Remote Access of Computer
It is common in accessing computers remotely nowadays because of various reasons such as remote technical support, work from home or accessing own computer when we are away etc. There are plenty of methods to access the computers remotely. Remote Desktop Connection is most common on Windows users, however there are many third party applications are available such as TeamViewer, LogMeIn, Real VNC etc.
TeamViewer
TeamViewer (www.teamviewer.com) is one of the best tool for remote control, remote access and online meetings and widely used nowadays. It is FREE for private use. It has the lite version for quick instant support, which can be used without installation. It has more features such as file transfer, live chat while remotely accessing etc. Moreoever it can be used on mobile devices which run Android or iOS.
LogMeIn
LogMeIn (www.logmein.com) is also one of the best tool for remote control and remote access. This tool also has many features like other remote access tools, moreover it can be used on web browser and no additional installation is required. And it can be used on business too for free (basic version).
There are many other tools available (such as RealVNC, GoToMyPC, RemotePC...) and can be chosen based on individual requirements
TeamViewer
TeamViewer (www.teamviewer.com) is one of the best tool for remote control, remote access and online meetings and widely used nowadays. It is FREE for private use. It has the lite version for quick instant support, which can be used without installation. It has more features such as file transfer, live chat while remotely accessing etc. Moreoever it can be used on mobile devices which run Android or iOS.
LogMeIn
LogMeIn (www.logmein.com) is also one of the best tool for remote control and remote access. This tool also has many features like other remote access tools, moreover it can be used on web browser and no additional installation is required. And it can be used on business too for free (basic version).
There are many other tools available (such as RealVNC, GoToMyPC, RemotePC...) and can be chosen based on individual requirements
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Use broadband on Mobile to PC
We were using mobile phones as modems in early days to connect to internet. But it is very easy nowadays with smart phones such as iPhone, Android Phones (eg: Galaxy S4, Galaxy SIII, Galaxy Note II, HTC One, Sony Xperia etc).
Connect Android phone to PC
Android phones can be connected to PC via cable and wireless. To use cable connection, just plug in the USB cable to PC from mobile phone, go to settings on Android phone > Wireless & Networks > Tethering & Portable Hotspot and enable USB Tethering. Then it will create a connection to PC just like a LAN connection and you can use browse internet on your PC without any additional drivers. This would be more reliable and much useful when the PC doesn't have any wireless interface. Moreover when connecting through cable, the phone will be charged at the same time.
To connect via wireless, go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Tethering & Portable hotspot and enable Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Then go to Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot and set SSID name and always better to set the security so that only authorized users can connect. To set security, select security as WPA2 PSK and set a password. Then enable Wi-Fi on your PC, search for available wireless networks, select the name of the hotspot, which you set as SSID on the android phone, click connect, enter the password and connect. It will be same as normal wireless hotspot.
Connect iPhone to PC
It is not straight forward to connect iPhone to PC via cable, however it is easy to setup personal hotspot on the iphone, set password and connect the PC to the hotspot (almost same as android phones).
Connect Android phone to PC
Android phones can be connected to PC via cable and wireless. To use cable connection, just plug in the USB cable to PC from mobile phone, go to settings on Android phone > Wireless & Networks > Tethering & Portable Hotspot and enable USB Tethering. Then it will create a connection to PC just like a LAN connection and you can use browse internet on your PC without any additional drivers. This would be more reliable and much useful when the PC doesn't have any wireless interface. Moreover when connecting through cable, the phone will be charged at the same time.
To connect via wireless, go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Tethering & Portable hotspot and enable Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Then go to Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot and set SSID name and always better to set the security so that only authorized users can connect. To set security, select security as WPA2 PSK and set a password. Then enable Wi-Fi on your PC, search for available wireless networks, select the name of the hotspot, which you set as SSID on the android phone, click connect, enter the password and connect. It will be same as normal wireless hotspot.
Connect iPhone to PC
It is not straight forward to connect iPhone to PC via cable, however it is easy to setup personal hotspot on the iphone, set password and connect the PC to the hotspot (almost same as android phones).
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Stream videos from PC to TV
How to stream videos on PC to TV via WiFi or LAN connection?
There are several media servers available for free and which can run even on Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 computers. One of the most best media server is PS3 media server. Samsung has its own server called All Share. All of these servers will help to stream the videos on computer to smart TVs
There are several media servers available for free and which can run even on Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 computers. One of the most best media server is PS3 media server. Samsung has its own server called All Share. All of these servers will help to stream the videos on computer to smart TVs
Broadband Speed Test
Everybody nowadays use broadband in daily use either via cable or wireless. ADSL, ADSL2+, VDSL etc are the most common technologies used in cable broadband and WiMAX, HSPA/HSDPA are the most common wireless broadband technologies.
In practical life, we won't be getting the speed as they advertised because of various reasons. Some of the reasons, on which the speed of website(s) depends, are,
In practical life, we won't be getting the speed as they advertised because of various reasons. Some of the reasons, on which the speed of website(s) depends, are,
- Broadband Technology and Speed
- Distance from the exchange/base station
- Number of users sharing the exchange/base station and broadband connection
- Performance of Computer, tablet or mobile phone
- Browser used
- Hosted server of website and its location
There are several ways to test the real speed of broadband. It can be tested using online tools and software for computers and smart phones.
One of the best online tool for broadband speed test is available at SpeedTest.net. The same tool is available for smart phones such as iOS (available at appstore) and Android (available at Android market).
One of the free tool to test the broadband speed on the computer is Networx. It is totally free and can be downloaded free at the following link.
This tool provides the statistics of the broadband usage as well.This tool will help to measure the broadband quota used by the computer.
There are many other tools too available for broadband speed test and quota measurement.
Thursday, 27 June 2013
Web sites and Web pages
Every website consists of web pages and which can be either dynamic or static pages.
Static pages means, which are usually not changed often. Most of the static pages have the extension of htm or html.
Dynamic pages means, which are database driven page, that is the page gets the contents from the databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, My SQL, Oracle etc. Dynamic pages have extension of asp, aspx, php, jsp etc.
Static pages means, which are usually not changed often. Most of the static pages have the extension of htm or html.
Dynamic pages means, which are database driven page, that is the page gets the contents from the databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, My SQL, Oracle etc. Dynamic pages have extension of asp, aspx, php, jsp etc.
Monday, 24 June 2013
Mobiles and IMEI
What is IMEI?
IMEI stands for International Mobile Station Equipment Identity. IMEI is a 15 digit unique number, which is used to identify any GSM, UMTS and LTE mobile phones and modems. It is also used in some satellite phones too.
IMEI includes information about the mobile phone's origin, model, and serial number. The first 8 digits of IMEI have the details of the model and origin and it is called as the Type Allocation Code (TAC) and the other digits are defined by manufacturer.
How to check IMEI?
It can be seen on a printed sticker inside the battery compartment of the mobile phone or back side of modems. This can also be checked on screen on most of mobile phones by entering *#06# on the dialpad and on system information in the settings or options menu on smartphones.
What are the usages?
IMEI number is used by mobile networks to identify valid mobile devices. This would be helpful to find a stolen mobile phone and block it from accessing the network.
IMEI stands for International Mobile Station Equipment Identity. IMEI is a 15 digit unique number, which is used to identify any GSM, UMTS and LTE mobile phones and modems. It is also used in some satellite phones too.
IMEI includes information about the mobile phone's origin, model, and serial number. The first 8 digits of IMEI have the details of the model and origin and it is called as the Type Allocation Code (TAC) and the other digits are defined by manufacturer.
How to check IMEI?
It can be seen on a printed sticker inside the battery compartment of the mobile phone or back side of modems. This can also be checked on screen on most of mobile phones by entering *#06# on the dialpad and on system information in the settings or options menu on smartphones.
What are the usages?
IMEI number is used by mobile networks to identify valid mobile devices. This would be helpful to find a stolen mobile phone and block it from accessing the network.
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