Tekkie News

Photoshop Tricks and Tips

2009-12-15T02:16:00.000-08:00

Change hair color

Design a Clean Portfolio Website Layout

Unusual Card

Music director's official website's

2009-12-09T03:52:00.000-08:00

Harris Jayaraj

A R RAHMAN

Yuvan Shankar Raja

Illaya Raja

Haier Theatre PMP - first media player with touchscreen

2009-12-08T21:17:00.000-08:00

Haier, the Chinese company, has announced its first handheld media player which is equipped with a touchscreen in the U.S. market, called Haier Theatre.

The Haier Theatre PMP is equipped with 3-inch screen, performed on a capacitive technology that should be more sensitive to finger input. The Haier Theatre player is offers versions with 4GB and 8GB of internal memory and it is equipped with FM tuner, an accelerometer, a microphone and voice recorder function.

Haier Theatre can play music in file formats like MP3, WMA, AAC and OGG, watch videos in MPEG 4 (AVI), as well as images in JPEG and TXT. Haier Theatre portable media player is provides up to 12 hours of playback music.

Cost: 4GB version costs $90, and 8GB costs $100.

Pandigital - World’s first portable printer with Zero Ink technology

2009-12-08T21:14:00.000-08:00

Pandigital and ZINK Imaging have announced their Portable Photo Printer, which does not require ink cartridges or tape cartridge. New Pandigital Portable Photo Printer is performed with the use of ZINK Zero Ink Printing technology. It is able to print photos of 10×15 cm and capable of uploading images from USB drive or memory cards.

Pandigital Portable Photo Printer will be available at an estimated price of $149.99

Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of 'SixthSense' technology

2009-11-19T22:44:00.000-08:00

Introduction to HTML 5

2009-11-12T00:41:00.000-08:00

New and changed features in Windows 7

2009-10-28T01:46:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 includes a number of new features, such as advances in touch and handwriting recognition, support for virtual hard disks, improved performance on multi-core processors, improved boot performance, DirectAccess, and kernel improvements. Windows 7 adds support for systems using multiple heterogeneous graphics cards from different vendors (Heterogeneous Multi-adapter), a new version of Windows Media Center, a Gadget for Windows Media Center, improved media features, the XPS Essentials Pack and Windows PowerShell being included, and a redesigned Calculator with multiline capabilities including Programmer and Statistics modes along with unit conversion. Many new items have been added to the Control Panel, including ClearType Text Tuner, Display Color Calibration Wizard, Gadgets, Recovery, Troubleshooting, Workspaces Center, Location and Other Sensors, Credential Manager, Biometric Devices, System Icons, and Display. Windows Security Center has been renamed to Windows Action Center (Windows Health Center and Windows Solution Center in earlier builds) which encompasses both security and maintenance of the computer. The default setting for User Account Control in Windows 7 has been criticized for allowing untrusted software to be launched with elevated privileges by exploiting a trusted application. Microsoft's Windows kernel engineer Mark Russinovich acknowledged the problem, but noted that there are other vulnerabilities that do not rely on the new setting.

Internet Spades, Internet Backgammon and Internet Checkers, which were removed from Windows Vista, were restored in Windows 7. Windows 7 will include Internet Explorer 8 and Windows Media Player 12. Users will also be able to disable many more Windows components than was possible in Windows Vista. New additions to this list of components include Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Windows Media Center, Windows Search, and the Windows Gadget Platform. Windows 7 includes 13 additional sound schemes, titled Afternoon, Calligraphy, Characters, Cityscape, Delta, Festival, Garden, Heritage, Landscape, Quirky, Raga, Savanna, and Sonata. A new version of Virtual PC, Windows Virtual PC Beta is available for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions. It allows multiple Windows environments, including Windows XP Mode, to run on the same machine, requiring the use of Intel VT-x or AMD-V. Windows XP Mode runs Windows XP in a virtual machine and redirects displayed applications running in Windows XP to the Windows 7 desktop. Furthermore Windows 7 supports the mounting of a virtual hard disk (VHD) as a normal data storage, and the bootloader delivered with Windows 7 can boot the Windows system from a VHD. The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) of Windows 7 is also enhanced to support real-time multimedia application including video playback and 3D games. That means that Direct X 10 can be used in a remote desktop environment. The three application limit will be removed from Windows 7 Starter

The taskbar has seen the biggest visual changes, where the Quick Launch toolbar has been replaced with pinning applications to the taskbar. Buttons for pinned applications are integrated with the task buttons. These buttons also enable the Jump Lists feature to allow easy access to common tasks. The revamped taskbar also allows the reordering of taskbar buttons. To the far right of the system clock is a small rectangular button that serves as the Show desktop icon. This button is part of the new feature in Windows 7 called Aero Peek. Hovering over this button makes all visible windows transparent for a quick look at the desktop. In touch-enabled displays such as touch screens, tablet PCs, etc., this button is slightly wider to accommodate being pressed with a finger. Clicking this button minimizes all windows, and clicking it a second time restores them. Additionally, there is a feature named Aero Snap, that automatically maximizes a window when it is dragged to either the top or left/right edges of the screen. This also allows users to snap documents or files on either side of the screen to compare them. When a user moves windows that are maximized, the system restores their previous state automatically. This functionality is also accomplished with keyboard shortcuts. Unlike in Windows Vista, window borders and the taskbar do not turn opaque when a window is maximized with Windows Aero applied. Instead, they remain transparent.

Raga, Spark and Luxe new mp3 players from Philips

2009-10-19T01:09:00.000-07:00

Philips is not a common name when it comes to mp3 players. It is still trying to get a good grip in the market which is dominated mostly by iPod, Zune etc. Philips are rolling out three new mp3 players in there GoGear series which are Raga, Spark and Luxe. The new music players look promising and are available at a decent price.

Simplest of them is the ‘Raga’ which has a tiny multi line display. It has decent battery life which can last for hours and is available at 2GB and 4 GB capacity. On the other hand, Spark has got a small 1.5 inch OLED screen which can display Album arts and photos. It has got a cool navigation style and comes with Philips Full EQ technology. It has even got a stylish look. Luxe is the stylish of them all and is also feature rich. Along with Full EQ technology, it also has Bluetooth support. Users can easily clip it into there clothes and it can also be synced with mobile phones.

Raga is priced at $35 - $45. Spark will cost around $50 - $60 while Luxe will cost $90 - $100.

Dell Latitude Z starts at $1,999

2009-09-30T01:00:00.000-07:00

Dell started to sell the new ultra-thin and sexy Dell Latitude Z notebook and offers already discounts. The Dell Latitude Z is the world's first ultra-thin 16-inch laptop that is less than an inch thin and starting at 4.5 pounds with a four-cell battery, which comes standard.

The Dell Latitude Z starts at $1,999, but you get right now $200 off in the Dell Store bringing the start price of the Dell Latitude Z down to $1,799.

For the $1,799 you get a Latitude Z with a 64GB SSD, Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 CPU and 2GB RAM.

The cool wireless charging stand is included in the Latitude Z Business Package which starts at $2,397.

Tech Tip : USB Drive not working?

2009-09-22T05:56:00.000-07:00

When i have mounted some unix box's in my win xp machine using Magic disk it has created various drives according to my request. But when i insert my pen drive (JetFlash TS4GJFV30 USB Device) it shows in the system tray but when i open My computer i am not able to find the device.

I have done the following to get it back, (choose any one)
1. Search for JetFlash TS4GJFV30 USB Device in drivers.com and download the search result, install it then re-start.

2. Uninstall the Generic Volume from Device Manager (My computer->properties->Hardware->Device Manager)

Both worked for me :)

NY Times Website had a Malware

2009-09-14T22:49:00.000-07:00

If you are a regular web reader of the New York Times, you need to exercise a bit of extra caution for the time being. The paper just issued a warning to readers that some malicious ads have found their way onto the esteemed paper's web presence. The attacks are likely the result of a malware scammer who is trying to spread his diseased software across the Internet.

The bad ads take the form of pop-ups that automatically re-direct your computer to various websites. You don't even have to click a thing. Thankfully, the Times believes that they have managed to kill the ads, but you should still exercise caution. If you visited today, run an anti-virus check on your computer.

Pop-up malware like this is usually relegated to the dark corners of the Internet. Warez sites and porn rings are often littered with programs like this, lying in wait for un-savvy users browsing without security. If you want to be protected, install a good pop-up blocker and make sure your anti-virus software is always up-to-date. And remember; nine times out of ten, a little vigilance is all you need.

Click here to see the warning message from NYTimes

Zune HD is the Future

2009-09-14T01:45:00.001-07:00

Zune is going to be discontinued. If you want to pick one up while you still have the option, do so now. By the time the Zune HD goes on sale on September 15th most of the older models will be out of stock, and unavailable forever more. I think resting everything on the Zune HD's success or failure is actually a pretty clever move by Microsoft. If this device succeeds, the Zune has a future. If it doesn't, at least Microsoft can cut their losses without dumping more devices.

You can only get the black body if you order a Zune HD 16 GB version. The 32 GB version only comes in platinum. If you want different color options for either, you'll have to wait until September 15th. If you place your order on Zune Originals, you'll even be able to customize your device with additional color options or etchings.

Turn Your Bike Into A Generator : BioLogic FreeCharge

2009-09-14T01:40:00.001-07:00

If any bike-riding hippies are reading this right now, I've got the perfect product for you. The BioLogic FreeCharge allows you to use your bicycle to keep your iPod, smartphone, GPS device, or what have you, charged up at all times. The picture shows an iPod being used, but anything you can power off of a USB hub will work.

The FreeCharge puts a dyno on your wheels that converts the energy of their movement into electricity. Your biking charges the battery within the FreeCharge, and that battery charges your device. When this thing hits in March, it'll cost $100, and BioLogic brags that it can recharge an iPhone up to full in roughly three hours.

New iPod Touch Has No Camera

2009-09-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

The biggest disappointed (possibly the only one) from yesterday's Apple Event was the lack of video cameras in the new iPod touch. Apple only lowered the pricing and introduced a 64GB iPod touch. The new iPod nano got a video camera that can only record video and not take photos.

Apple is marketing the iPod touch as a gaming console and it was important to keep the price as low as possible. That is why there is no camera in the iPod touch. Apple just takes it's time to integrate a camera into the iPod touch, because it can. Apple almost matched the pricing for the Microsoft Zune HD and there is no other competition at least in the music player market.

For gaming Apple needs to compare itself to the Nintendo DSi (which sells for $169) and the Sony PSP. The small form factor of the touch is a win there. It is definitely a good direction for Apple to market the iPod touch as a game console

Find your Mobile phone’s serial number

2009-09-10T23:08:00.000-07:00

To check your Mobile phone’s serial number, key in the following digits on your phone:[* # 0 6 #]without spaces it will show a 15 digit code on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it safe.

Should your phone get stolen?

You can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.

You probably won’t get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can’t use/sell it either.

Powerful tips to use Google search more effectively

2009-09-10T22:58:00.000-07:00

Google search is the most popular search tool and the followings tips would help in search web pages using Google more efficiently,

1. Specify the search strings in double quotes. for example "Where is Jackson?"

2. Use google search as a Calculator. for example to know what is the result of 123*123 just type this in the google search you will get the answer as
123 * 123 = 15129

3. If you want to use Google search for searching RapidShare site for eBooks, Movies etc then you can specify the following search terms in search text box as,

PDF – site:rapidshare.com inurl:pdf
MP3 – site:rapidshare.com inurl:mp3
AVI – site:rapidshare.com inurl:avi
RAR – site:rapidshare.com inurl:rar

4. Google search can be used to find stock information of a stock symbol entered in the search text box. for example just type Microsoft in the search box to get the result of the stock details of Microsot.

5. OR operator can be used for searching "this or that" search. For example if you want to see web pages containing words cars or bikes then the search term has to be cars or bikes.

Change colour theme in Microsoft Word 2007

2009-09-10T22:49:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Word 2007 can be configured with different colour themes. The default colour theme is blue.

1. Click the Word Options which can be seen from the below image,

2. This will take you to another screen. From there click Popular and Color Scheme. You can change colors to Black and Silver.

3. I have here changed the color to Black, which will look like this,

How to link a YouTube video in blogger

2009-09-10T22:31:00.000-07:00

If you want to link a YouTube video in your blogger then logon to blogger admin section and
1. Click new post
2. In the body section just paste the youtube video link. something like this,

Here is a youtube video that i have used in my blog.

Sony Bravia

Sansa Clip+ MP3 Player from SanDisk

2009-09-06T22:50:00.001-07:00

SanDisk has unveiled its latest MP3 player called the Sansa Clip+. The player is the follow up to the Sansa Clip and adds some welcome new features. The Clip+ adds a microSD card slot that allows users to enjoy the new slotMusic or slotRadio microSD cards.

The player is available with 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB of storage for $39.99, $49.99, and $69.99 respectively. SanDisk claims that the player is one of the best sounding MP3 players on the market and it includes a wearable clip.

The device has a 1-inch OLED screen and can sort music by title, artist, album, and genre. An integrated FM tuner is featured with 40 presets and a mic is built in for voice recording. The battery is rechargeable with up to 15 hours of battery life.

Sony Bravia (bouncy balls)

2009-09-06T22:47:00.000-07:00

Repairing Windows XP in Eight Commands

2009-09-01T22:09:00.000-07:00

1. Insert your Windows XP CD into your CD and assure that your CD-ROM drive is capable of booting the CD. Configuring your computer to boot from CD is outside of the scope of this document, but if you are having trouble, consult Google for assistance.

2. Once you have booted from CD, do not select the option that states: “Press F2 to initiate the Automated System Recovery (ASR) tool.” You’re going to proceed until you see the following screen, at which point you will press the “R” key to enter the recovery console: more

From Microsoft

DriverGuide - massive database of drivers, firmware

2009-08-24T23:54:00.000-07:00

what DriverGuide will do for you:

* Provides an easy step-by-step process for finding and installing drivers.
* Offers a huge searchable archive of hundreds of thousands of driver/firmware files, manufacturer information, and links.
* Includes discussion boards that give members the opportunity to interact with others with their hardware type, and learn from their experiences (very useful!).
* Offers a drivers found area where members can upload new and hard to find drivers for others to download.
* Provides a driver request board where members can make requests for specific drivers.
* Includes resources for Windows, Mac, Unix/Linux, and other platforms.
* Provides links to helpful tutorials, valuable utilities, and other resources.
* Offers a great collection of old, out of date, and hard to find drivers.
* Membership is absolutely FREE! Members are given lifetime access to this site.
* Since opening in 1997, millions of people have joined DriverGuide!
JOIN NOW!

Transcend - Rugged Pen Drive

2009-08-24T22:33:00.000-07:00

Transcend has recently released a brand new Anti-Shock USB Flash Drive - JetFlash V70. The drive is made out of a durable eco-friendly silicone rubber that makes it highly resistant to survive shock, splashes and dust. Created with sporty outdoor adventurers in mind, the JetFlash V70 allows users to express their individuality and unique personal style with attractive bright color schemes.

The JetFlash V70 fully meets rigorous U.S. military drop-test standards (MIL-STD-810F 516.5—Transit Drop) making it one of the most robust USB Flash Drives available. Additionally, the JetFlash V70 is equipped with a unique tethered cap holder that prevents it from getting lost when removed from the drive during file transfer.

Currently available in 16GB (Red), 8GB (Orange) and 4GB (Purple) capacities the drives carry Transcend’s renowned lifetime warranty. Prices haven't been announced yet.

Aadhavan Tamil Movie Audio Mp3 Songs Download

2009-08-19T23:01:00.000-07:00

Click below links to Download

Mediafire

Rapidshare

Precautions to avoid swine flu

2009-08-07T01:21:00.000-07:00

The deadly Swine Flu has reached the Indian shores following the global outbreak and now, claimed one life. However, Swine Flu is certainly one of those diseased where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are ten tips for you to keep away from the pandemic.

1. Wash your hands frequently
Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.

2. Get enough sleep
Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.

3. Drink sufficient water
Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.

4. Boost your immune system
Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.

5. Keep informed
The government is taking necessary steps to prevent the pandemic and periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please make sure to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner.

6. Avoid alcohol
Apart from being a mood depressant, alcohol is an immune suppressant that can actually decrease your resistance to viral infections like swine flu. So stay away from alcoholic drinks so that your immune system may be strong.

7. Be physically active
Moderate exercise can support the immune system by increasing circulation and oxygenating the body. For example brisk walking for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week will significantly perk up your immunity.

8. Keep away from sick people
Flu virus spreads when particles dispersed into the air through a cough or sneeze reach someone elseâ€™s nose. So if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and especially, avoid physical contact.

9. Know when to get help
Consult your doctor if you have a cough and fever and follow their instructions, including taking medicine as prescribed.

10. Avoid crowded areas
Try to avoid unnecessary trips outside.