tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71195605760405764292024-03-13T16:19:42.007-07:00COMPUTER SPECIALISTIN-HOME and SMALL BUSINESS PC Repairs, includes .Phone support. Wireless network setup Virus/Spyware removal 7 DAYS A WEEK.Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-21909402327315066932009-11-01T22:00:00.000-08:002009-11-01T22:03:08.697-08:00Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7Windows Easy Transfer is a tool for transferring files and settings from one system to another running Windows. Not only this, you can transfer data from one user’s profile, or from multiple user accounts. It helps you to decide what to move to your new computer, which transfer method to use, and finally perform the transfer. When you are done with transferring, it displays a reports of the transferred content. It also offers a list of programs that you might want to install on new computer.<br /><br />Note: You cannot use this tool to move program files. It can transfer only data and program settings. You must then install your software programs on the new computer. Its also not capable to transfer any system files such as fonts and drivers. You can transfer files and settings using a network, USB drive or the Easy Transfer cable. You can order this cable on the Internet or contact computer manufacturer.<br /><br /><br /><br />You cannot upgrade Windows XP to <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows 7</span></a>. However, you can use Windows Easy Transfer to transfer files and settings from Windows XP to Windows 7 on the same computer. For this, you need to copy files to a removable media, such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive, or to a network share. Next, you will <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/insight-series-windows-7-installation"><span style="font-weight: bold;">install Windows 7</span></a> and then migrate your files back from the removable media onto your computer. When you are done, you must re-install your software programs again.<br /><br />Copy files using Windows Easy Transfer on XP computer.<br /><br />• Insert the Windows 7 DVD while running Windows XP.<br />• Open Windows Explorer by right-clicking the Start menu, and then clicking Explore.<br />• Browse to the DVD drive on your computer and click migsetup.exein the Support\Migwiz directory.<br />• The Windows Easy Transfer window opens.<br />• Click Next.<br />• Select An external hard disk or USB flash drive.<br />• Click This is my old computer. Windows Easy Transfer scans the computer.<br />• Click Next. You can also determine which files should be migrated by selecting only the user profiles you want to transfer, or by clicking Customize.<br />• Enter a password to protect your Easy Transfer file, or leave the box blank, and then click Save.<br />• Browse to the external location on the network or to the removable media where you want to save your Easy Transfer file, and then click Save.<br />• Click Next. Windows Easy Transfer displays the file name and location of the Easy Transfer file you just created.<br /><br />Transfer files and settings on Windows 7 computer.<br /><br /> 1. If you saved your files and settings in an Easy Transfer file on a removable media such as a USB flash drive or external hard drive rather than on a network share, insert the removable media into the computer.<br /> 2. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Windows Easy Transfer.<br /> 3. Click Next.<br /> 4. Click An external hard disk or USB flash drive.<br /> 5. Click This is my new computer.<br /> 6. Click Yes, open the file.<br /> 7. Browse to the location where the Easy Transfer file was saved. Click the file name, and then click Open.<br /> 8. Click Transfer to transfer all files and settings. You can also determine which files should be migrated by selecting only the user profiles you want to transfer, or by clicking Customize.<br /> 9. Click Close after Windows Easy Transfer has completed moving your files.Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-65750574777874641262009-10-22T22:14:00.000-07:002009-10-22T22:16:38.903-07:00Open multiple instances of same program with Windows 7Access several instances of an open application at the same time in Windows 7 with different tabs. The operating system also allows you to shift windows in a smooth manner and<br />Microsoft is much closer to making a completely <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/insight-series-windows-7-features-security"><span style="font-weight: bold;">secure operating system</span> </a> been. .<br /><br />Many a times we need to open multiple instances of the same program, or to take remote troubleshooting help on phone. We also need to shift any open windows to view the other<br />one. A program needs to be closed or minimized again and again, and on a remote session often some times we are not able to catch the whole tips and we often blunder.<br /><br />However, Windows 7 or <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">windows xp 7</span></a> offers a panacea for this issue. The operating system allows you to open the same application in multiple instances as per your need.<br /><br />Instead of opening the program again, you can simply press the SHIFT key and left-click on the first instance in the Windows taskbar to open a second one.<br /><br />Problem Steps Recorder<br /><br />The Problem Steps Recorder is an efficient tool in Windows 7 that can be used by the user to record the steps over phone by some expert. Hence, you don’t have to suffer calling again and again.<br /><br />You need to start the recorder by entering psr in the Start Menu box and click on Start Record in the program interface. Screen shots will be taken from user actions. It is possible to add comments at any time if the user feels so. The whole recording will be saved as a zip file containing a slideshow of the actions.<br /><br />Collect favorite folder<br /><br />Want to add a favorite folders to Windows Explorer to be able to access them faster? Just drag and drop the folder to the favorites menu. It will remain there until you delete it with the delete key again.<br /><br />Moreover, Windows 7 has introduced several new keyboard shortcuts for window management. Some useful ones are given below:<br /><br /> * [Windows Shift Left Arrow] or [Windows Shift Right Arrow] to move windows from one computer monitor to another.<br /> * [Windows Left Arrow] or [Windows Right Arrow] to dock windows to the left or right side.<br /> * [Windows Up Arrow] to maximize a window.<br /> * [Windows Down Arrow] to restore or minimize windows.<br /> * [Windows Home] to minimize all windows but the active one.<br /> * Shortcuts to start pinned task bar items.<br /> * Pressing [Win Number] will start a new instance of a pinned task bar item. You should also note that the items can be dragged and dropped into different positions easily.Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-89152770817789804952009-10-19T21:55:00.000-07:002009-10-19T21:57:28.015-07:00Automate Administration with PowerShellWindows PowerShell 2.0, a useful feature in Microsoft’s latest operating system, <strong><a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/">Windows 7</a></strong>, is a great boon to IT professionals yearning for a elevated management of computers in enterprises.<br /><br />PowerShell 2.0 is built on the Microsoft .Net Framework and is especially designed for system administration providing great help to IT professionals to automate the administration of Windows operating system. The command tools in Windows PowerShell, named cmdlets, allows you to manage computers in enterprise.<br /><br />Microsoft latest Windows 7 version also helps you to access data stores and supports Windows Management Instrumentation classes. The tool is designed to easily permit the addition of <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/windows-7/features"><strong>new features</strong> </a>. Your own cmdlets, providers, functions and scripts can be added which enables you to use Windows technologies such as Active Directory Domain Services, Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption, the DHCP Server service, Group policy, etc.<br /><br />IT professionals and developers might be most interested in these improved features in Windows 7 as it helps them to manage Windows at the command line. Developers can also use it to build script language<br /><br />In a nutshell, following are the changes included in Windows 7 PowerShell:<br /><br />1. More than 100 new cmdlets are included in Windows PowerShell.<br /><br />2. Interactive session can be created with single computer and as many as computer can be run with the single command. A session can be established with it which allows you to receive remote commands from multiple computers.<br /><br />3. With Windows PowerShell background jobs, you can continue to work on your session as the commands run in the background. Background jobs can be run on a local as well as on the remote computer.<br /><br />4. With debugger, you can debug functions and scripts. Breakpoint can be set and removed with it and you can also check the values of the variables.<br /><br />5. Modules in Windows PowerShell allows you to function as independent entity. Module package containing your cmdlets, providers, scripts, functions and other files can be distributed to the other users.<br /><br />6. It supports new event infrastructure and transaction.<br /><br />7. The messages and text can be displayed to users in multiple languages, with script internalization.<br /><br />8. For enhanced user experience, not only help at the command line but also new online parameters are included in Get-Help cmdlet which opens updated version of each help topic.Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-15129907366817323092009-10-19T00:34:00.000-07:002009-10-19T00:35:27.257-07:00Windows 7 features – Device Management<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CSHAILE%7E1.SIN%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CSHAILE%7E1.SIN%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" 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Management, which includes device stage and the devices and printer folder making it easier for a user to work with printers, cameras, phones, and music players.</span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-family: "",sans-serif,"","serif";">The tool acts as a location for external devices that <b>updates</b> you with the device status information. Device Stage acts as a home page for your hardware in <b>Windows 7</b>. In earlier versions, you need to go to separate menus, but in <b><a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/">Windows 7</a> </b>this advanced feature will pop up all the functions of the device.</span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-family: "",sans-serif,"","serif";">The user can also have a look at everything connected to the PC with Devices and Printers folder. Now you don’t have to worry about downloading the drivers as the drivers of the new devices will be downloaded automatically.</span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p><o:p> </o:p></p> <p><span style="font-family: "",sans-serif,"","serif";">In <b>Windows 7, </b>default printing adjusts itself depending upon the connected network. If you are at home or work it gets aware of the location from where you are printing with Location aware printing feature. It also provides support for wireless alternatives to USB such as Ultra Wideband (UWB), Wireless USB (WUSB), Wireless Host Controller Interface (WHCI), Device Wire Adapter (DWA).</span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p><o:p> </o:p></p> <p><span style="font-family: "",sans-serif,"","serif";">Moreover, it supports devices such as ambient light sensor, GPS, temperature gauge, etc. You can also enlarge the text display when using high resolutions . The tool provides improved support for external displays. You can easily toggle between the laptop screen and an external display by simply pressing +P key.</span></p> <u1:p></u1:p> <p><o:p> </o:p></p> <p><span style="font-family: "",sans-serif,"","serif";">If you want to add a new device it can easily be done with Devices and printers as it also provide the place to add a new networked or wireless device and also to troubleshoot problems with it. It also provide Blue-ray Disc write support and standardizes the Display color as it helps in adjusting an LCD display to be as close as possible to the sRGB standard color space. The user can expect simpler device pairing, better security and better power savings.</span></p> <u1:p></u1:p>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-44034208427141813042009-10-17T00:56:00.000-07:002009-10-17T01:10:52.866-07:00Windows 7 with enhanced automation Enterprise management<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2n0Ioww-5dUsJJ23hVnhqt1Trq-N1ZQ9BLlC56SMA9YDUOyaItBfhG3MhyypLh3Baa3eND7vAgYNipIA6nTpfWEPYtVRaCsp0uEytLPwuNsL1U1jiIHIjhqm1DxuiH5dR5ba45G-3btA/s1600-h/windows7.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 180px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 149px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393478045690105202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2n0Ioww-5dUsJJ23hVnhqt1Trq-N1ZQ9BLlC56SMA9YDUOyaItBfhG3MhyypLh3Baa3eND7vAgYNipIA6nTpfWEPYtVRaCsp0uEytLPwuNsL1U1jiIHIjhqm1DxuiH5dR5ba45G-3btA/s320/windows7.png" /></a> <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Windows 7 gives</span></strong></a> better accessibility and enhanced performance with improved automation. The efficiency of IT professionals can be increased with this feature. Earlier, the tasks which were solved manually and take hour can be automatically resolved now. The tasks are entirely automated, the problem is being detected and is automatically resolved. And the additional advantage of this feature is that it diminishes the possibility for human error.<br /><br />The Windows Automation API 3.0 gives you the benefit of existing accessibility implementation in Microsoft Active Accessibility and its elevated framework design allows you easier integration with industry standards. Windows 7 Automation provide better properties and control pattern and faster UI automation implementation.<br /><br />Scripting is enhanced in Windows 7 that is the most powerful and usable automation tool for IT professionals which includes elevated version of the Windows scripting environment: <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Windows PowerShell 2.0</span></strong>. Now no more understanding of complex languages such as Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual C++ or C# with Windows PowerShell 2.0 as it does not require the understanding of complex language. It is especially designed for system administration.<br /><br />Any management task can be performed by IT professionals which they want to automate as PowerShell uses Windows Management Interface. You can have full control over any aspect of the system that supports management by calling command-line tool from PowerShell.<br />You require to install it on the computer in order to run a PowerShell script in case you are using Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista. But in Windows 7 PowerShell 2.0 is in-built into the operating system therefore IT professionals don't require to deploy any additional PC to create, distribute and run PowerShell scripts.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/support/troubleshooting/how-to-enable-aero-glass-effect-in-windows-7"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">PowerShell is used</span></strong> </a></span>by administrators for creating system restore before troubleshooting, to edit the registry using transactions which is to make sure that the changes which are made are implemented.<br />Windows Connect Now is one of the technology designed for simpler wireless device configuration. Now with Windows Connect it is easier to create a wireless network at home or office. When you connect to a compatible router, Windows will walk you through all the necessary setup steps including naming your network and turning on the router's security features. Now you don't need to remember network settings when you connect a new computer. All you have to do is press the <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Wi-FI Protected Setup</strong></span> button on your router and it will automatically send the network settings to your computer. With Windows connect Now, users running Windows 7 can create network configuration settings and transmit them to the access point. Windows Connect Now (WCN) allows mobile and embedded devices, 802.11 access points (APs), and computers to securely connect, and exchange settings with each other. It allows you to easily set up a secure wireless network by using a USB cable or USB flash drive. Windows Connect Now uses one of the methods for easier configuration.<br /><br />WCN-NET is Microsoft's standard for easier Wi-Fi configuration. It provides for configuration of devices using Ethernet in Wireless networks. In Windows it can search an unconfigured router, access point, base station or a device such as a Media Center Extender by using Upnp, authenticate with the device by using a personal identification number, provide wireless settings that are based on user selection and <a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/windows-7/features/touchscreen"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">configure a wireless network</span></strong></a> over a wired Ethernet connection.<br /><br />WCN-UFD writes configuration files to a USB drive for more secure wireless networks. It uses an API and an XML format to write configuration files.<br />WCN-MTP includes a Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) extension that enables an MTP initiator to provide an MTP responder with configuration parameters for joining a wireless network and supports more secure configuration of MTP-capable devices on wireless networks.Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-58022118860780650972009-10-16T04:03:00.000-07:002009-10-16T04:04:10.623-07:00Change Your Account Picture in Windows 7Microsoft’s Windows 7 release will be a boon for users as now they will be allowed to change the picture that appears on the Start Menu and Welcome screen in Windows 7.<br />While using <b><a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/">Windows 7</a></b> you must have noticed a picture that appears when you click the Start menu or access the Welcome screen. A picture represents your account. You can replace this default picture with your favorite one.<br />You can follow these steps to perform this task. Click the Start button and then click on your account image to open the "User Accounts" Control Panel. When the "User Accounts" Control Panel opens, click "Change your picture" and then choose the one you like from the gallery and set as a default picture for your account.<br />After that you will have to click the "Change Picture" button, and then close the "User Accounts" Control Panel.<br />Taking up another issue, you can use setup to show the computer name on your Windows 7 taskbar.<br />You usually check computer name manually by right-clicking on My Computer and choosing Properties. But in Windows 7 release you can display it on Taskbar.<br />You just have to create a new folder in Document folder with the same name as your computer name. You can find your computer name by right-clicking on My Computer and choosing Properties. Right-click on an empty area in the taskbar and choose Toolbars, then click on New Toolbar. Now you want to browse to the location of the folder you just created. Choose that folder and click the Select Folder button.<br />Thats all. Now your computer name will appear on the Windows 7 taskbar.<br />Another <b><a href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/windows-7/news">Windows 7 update</a></b> is that you can also get an effective package from Dr. Web CuireIt against all virus and spyware in Windows 7<br />When you update your system with Windows 7, then you need a comprehensive package because your existing antivirus will lose the compatibility.<br />Dr. Web comes with a most efficient Anti-Virus called Dr. Web CuireIt. Its extensive scanner and virus will scan the complete system even without installation. You can get it from the website link http://www.freedrweb.com, absolutely free. You can combine this package with Windows 7 install package. First, open the website with the above link. Press the button of "Download." Save the file on your desktop. Double click on the file and run the set up. Follow the prompt and at the end accept the Agreement form. Click on "Finish" after the process is complete.<br />You can run this program anytime, to scan your startup files and main memory. Depending upon the area you want to scan you can run this program under complete scan or custom scan. Press "Scanning" after selecting. After scanning the incurable files are moved to the quarantine directory.Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-15526843067128667592009-10-13T03:23:00.001-07:002009-10-13T03:28:24.129-07:00How to Browse Internet on Windows 7 E VersionMicrosoft introduced Windows 7 Version in reaction to statements made by the European government with respect to Internet Explorer. The EU introduced antitrust case against Microsoft to the group of IE with Windows and therefore the exploitation of dominant market position. The government claimed that "the linking of Microsoft Internet Explorer for the Windows operating system harms competition among web browsers, undermines the product innovation and ultimately reduces consumer choice." <br /><br />Windows 7 version E is a response to this that shows that Microsoft must comply with the law. The E version is without any type of browser and therefore welcomes the European markets with Windows without any type of Internet browser now so they can use any browser of your choice. However, the question remains: HOW? If no browser at all how is it possible to download any web browser? <br /><br />Microsoft has provided detailed information about installing Windows 7 E on its website. However, the instruction also includes an extra step for customers in Europe with regard to keeping the browser of choice in some external hard drive. Therefore, European customers that <a href="http://www.iyogi.net/windows7.html"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Windows 7 </span></a>will save the web browser on a CD, DVD or USB or other storage media and install the browser once the Windows 7 has been completely installed. <br /><br />This is a genius step taken by Microsoft, as they show they are following the laws, and to be able to get more revenue by providing additional CD web browser with the operating system. <br /><br />John James is a professional writer with extensive work experience in the development of web services industry. The author has written several useful and informative articles on various topics related to IT and <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.iyogi.net/">computer help</a></span> .Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-84276433161587173462009-06-08T04:17:00.000-07:002009-06-08T04:39:29.257-07:00How To Clear the Temporary Internet Files?If you want to <a href="http://www.iyogi.net/faulty-internet.html">improve the internet speed</a> ,then you have to clean the temporary internet files.Clearing the temporary Internet files from Internet Explorer 6 is sometimes a solution of certain problems with web pages and with the browser itself.<br /><br />The temporary Internet files in Internet Explorer 6 contain locally saved copies, also called <strong>cache</strong>, of recent web pages you have visited. Clearing the temporary Internet files in Internet Explorer is completely safe and should not remove any important data from your computer.<br /><br />For clearing the temporary internet files from Internet Explorer 6 browser,you have to just follow the below mentioned steps:<br /><ul><br /><li>Open Internet Explorer 6.</li><br /><li>From the Internet Explorer menu options, choose Tools and then Internet Options....</li><br /><li>In the Internet Options window that appears, click on the Delete Files... button, located in the Temporary Internet files area.</li><br /><li>In the Delete Files window that is displayed, check the Delete all offline content checkbox.</li><br /><li>Click OK.</li><br /><li>When the Delete Files window disappears and the hourglass cursor returns to an arrow, all of the files saved (cached) from your Internet browsing activities will have been removed.</li><br /><li>Click OK in the Internet Options window to complete the process and return to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx">Internet Explorer</a>.</li><br /></ul>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-78109142654461653072008-09-23T05:54:00.001-07:002008-09-23T05:54:52.448-07:00Bolster Small Business Services by Delivering Server SupportNEW YORK, Sept 17, 2008 -- iYogi, a next generation remote technical support company, announced today the expansion of their <a href=http://www.iyogibusiness.com>small business</a> services to include support for Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, enabling business owners to efficiently maintain their network without maintaining an IT department.<br /><br />With more than 50,000 customers worldwide, iYogi offers support for more than 72 software applications and peripheral devices and offers specific service packages uniquely geared for small businesses, starting at $119.99 per computer/per year.<br /><br />"There are currently 2.4 million small businesses in the United States that have server-based LANs," said Merle Sandler, research manager in the SMB program at IDC. "Solving networking -- related problems can be an area of concern for small businesses, which often lack adequate IT resources." <br /> <br /><p>Windows Server 2003 is a multipurpose operating system capable of handling a diverse set of server roles. iYogi provides the following features and support options:<br><br /><ol><ul><li><a href=http://www.iyogibusiness.com/active-directory.html>Active Directory</a></li> <br /> <li>Group Policies</li><br /> <li>Rights Management</li><br /> <li>Network set-up</li> <br /> <li>File and print server</li> <br /> <li>Internet based services</li> <br /> <li><a href=http://www.iyogibusiness.com/vpn.html>Virtual Private Network</a></li> <br /> <li>Rights Management Services</li> <br /> <li>Terminal server</li> <br /> <li>Remote Access Services</li></ul></ol><br /><br />Customers can select from the following pricing plans, paying a flat rate per incident or purchasing an annual subscription.<br /><br /> <b>Single Incident $ 180</b><br /> <b>One Year, Unlimited Access To Technical Support $ 1999.99</b><br /><br />"iYogi leverages India's 20 years of experience in providing excellent technical support to customers across the globe," said President of iYogi, Vishal Dhar.<br /><br />"We have expanded our personal off shoring model to deliver an incredible experience at a revolutionary price. Our support services for <a href=http://www.iyogibusiness.com/microsoft-windows-server.html>Microsoft Windows 2003 Server</a> are provided by Microsoft Certified professionals with years of experience supporting Microsoft's products. They have a passion for helping small business and enterprise customers develop the potential of their technology investments."<br /><br />iYogi's Remote Service for Windows 2003 Server along with all of iYogi's services is available to customers in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. With a resolution rate of 86% and customer satisfaction rating of 93%, iYogi provides customers with an inexpensive and consistent option for their technical support needs.<br /><br /><b>ABOUT iYOGI</b><br /><br />Headquartered in Gurgaon, India with offices in New York, NY, iYogi provides personalized computer support for small business and home office users. iYogi offers 24/7 phone and online assistance for technologies we use every day and supports products from a wide range of vendors. Utilizing proprietary technology, iMantra, and a superior Microsoft certified team, iYogi delivers higher resolution benchmarks and service levels than competing services. For more information and a detailed list of supported technologies.<br />Visit us at : <a href=http://www.iyogibusiness.com>www.iyogibusiness.com</a> <br /><br /><br />Contact Details:<br /><b>Company Name :</b> iYogi Technical Services Pvt Ltd<br /><b>Address : </b> iYogi Inc.<br />12, Desbrosses Street, 3rd Floor<br />New York, NY 10013<br />Toll Free No. : <b>1-800-237-3901</b><br />Work Number : 1-212-229-0901<br />Fax Number : 1-888-867-2715<br />E-Mail : awadhesh.singh@iyogi.netDeepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-5119898256899189662008-08-27T09:35:00.000-07:002008-08-27T09:36:20.271-07:00iYogi Announces Launch of Monitoring and Performance Tool For SMBs.<p>iYogi – a leading provider of technical support services with horizons in the US, UK, Canada and Australia – today announced the launch of its exclusive <a href=http://www.iyogibusiness.com><b>server monitoring tools</b></a> for small businesses. The new product offers integrated technology solutions to surmount the users’ unique IT support requirements thereby enabling them to derive and share information, data, enable network performance analysis, and security trends critical to plan and mana ge their set of servers – 24x7. </p><br /><p>Uday Challu, iYogi’s CEO commented, “Holding a significant niche for itself in the computer support industry, iYogi has always known to be on the forefront of adapting breakthrough technology to exceed customer service expectations. This time we have developed a tool offering value-add functionality which will help small business customers maximize the business outcomes of IT.” </p><br /><p>iYogi’s monitoring tool provides real time observation and monitoring solutions to ensure more robust and reliable <a href=http://www.iyogibusiness.com><b>IT support</b></a> and infrastructure for small buinesses. Small Business owners also get a comprehensive assesment of their IT environment to meet technology needs with the scalability for future growth and create preventative measures based on quick analysis of network device alerts, pre-failure indicators, performance benchmark and security issues. </p><br /><p>The new Monitoring and performance tool will provide small business with the opportunity to test all technical and non-technical aspects of their servers and help them to strengthen overall IT infrastructure. The array of services will include: Patch Management, Security Auditing, Site Inventory, Real Time Alerting Script Based Management, and <a href=http://www.iyogibusiness.com><b>Rights Management Services</a> for all critical server issues.</b> </p><br /><p> “Irrespective of the business being small or large, when the consumer chooses iYogi, he leverages the potential of an elite taskforce of Microsoft Certified System Engineers and Cisco Certified Network Associates, ready to service their critical assets, using the most advanced network asset tracking and Performance monitoring”, adds Challu. </p><br /><p>Another factor where the Company aims to distinguish itself from its competitors is product pricing. Embracing the concept of service quality, iYogi offers competitively priced technical support services at no-haggle, low prices. </p><br /><p>As for its <a href=http://www.iyogibusiness.com><b>small business support</b></a>, the Company has integrated its exclusive Monitoring and Alerting Services under one price umbrella of just $480 annually. per server i.e. $49.99 per month. The price is certainly hard to find anywhere else. </p><br /><p>For more information on iYogi Small Business Support, visit http://www.iyogibusiness.com/</p><br /><br />Contact Details:<br />Company Name: iYogi Technical Services Pvt Ltd<br />Address: iYogi Inc.<br />12 Desbrosses Street<br />3rd Floor<br />New York, NY 10013<br />Toll Free no:1-800-237-3901<br />Work Number: 1-212-229-0901<br />Fax Number: 1-888-867-2715Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-79593361948696479922008-07-25T15:00:00.001-07:002008-07-25T15:00:32.759-07:00iYogi Secures $9.5M in Series B Funding Led by SAP Ventures, With Follow-on Investment from Canaan Partners and SVB India Capital PartnersiYogi Secures $9.5M in Series B Funding Led by SAP Ventures, With Follow-on Investment from Canaan Partners and SVB India Capital Partners<br />iYogi, a Direct-to-Consumer and Small Business Technical Support Provider, Paves the Way for Personal Offshoring to Become India’s Next Success Story<br /><br />New York, 24 July, 2008: Personal Offshoring, which is driving the next wave of India’s outsourcing success story, got a huge boost today when iYogi - a <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.iyogi.net/tech-support.html">remote technical support</a><p> provider from India - raised $ 9.5 million in Series B financing from SAP Ventures, a division of SAP AG, Canaan Partners and SVB India Capital Partners, a venture fund affiliate of Silicon Valley Bank. </p>iYogi (www.iyogi.net) delivers technical support services directly to consumers and small businesses and is the first, global, technical support brand based out of India. The company offers its customers an unlimited, annual service subscription for $119.99 per desktop that includes support for a wide range of technologies, including PC hardware Microsoft <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.iyogi.net/microsoftoperatingsystem.html">Windows operating system</a>, software applications, peripherals and multifunctional devices.<br /><br /><p> “Personal Offshoring has created new investment opportunities in India with incredible growth potential,” said Doug Higgins, partner at SAP Ventures. “It is very exciting to see companies like iYogi challenging the traditional enterprise-focused offshore-service delivery model by creating a consumer-focused, direct-to-customer personal offshore model. iYogi is one of the fastest-growing companies in this market segment, and we look forward to working with them to create India’s next success story.” </p>“Our focus on the customer experience has helped us achieve a 93 percent satisfaction rate across more than 50,000 customers,” said Uday Challu, CEO of iYogi. “We are delighted to have the support of three terrific investors as we increase our market share and continue to provide the best<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.iyogi.net/tech-support.html">technical support</a> experience possible for our customers.”<br /><p>iYogi will use the funds to fuel its expansion into 12 new regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, and to increase its delivery of new services including PC recovery, anti-virus/spyware, data back-up and PC optimization. </p>“As consumer technologies grow in sophistication, consumers will be seeking the kind of home <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.iyogibusiness.com/">IT support services</a> – including remote services offered by companies such as iYogi – to help them solve their most complex problems,” said Kurt Scherf, vice president and principal analyst, Parks Associates. “In primary research, we found more than one-third of consumers are willing to pay for competent and professional remote support services, and 60% express a strong interest in software solutions – what we refer to as ‘PC Dashboards’ – that automate many basic PC performance enhancement and troubleshooting features, solving many PC-related problems before they even are noticed by end-users.”<br /><br />iYogi had previously raised $3.1 million in Series A financing from Canaan Partners and SVB in April of last year. “iYogi is one of the most promising investments for Canaan Partners,” said Alok Mittal, managing director of India at Canaan Partners. “Third-party, vendor-independent technical support is an exciting new service category, witnessing explosive growth. Customers are looking beyond the traditional vendor-provided support to remote channels for better problem resolution, faster service, and greater overall satisfaction. iYogi has created an incredible value proposition and price offering for its customers that is hard to beat.”<br /><p>”Several next generation outsourcing companies from India are delivering a range of personal offshoring services for individuals and small businesses in the U.S. including online tutoring, tax preparation, remote executive assistance and research services,” said Suresh Shanmugham, managing director of SVB India Capital Partners, a venture fund affiliate of Silicon Valley Bank. “iYogi has leveraged the technical skills available in India along with process expertise to scale as a global technical support provider for millions faced with increasingly complex technology”. </p><b>About SAP Ventures</b><br />SAP Ventures invests in innovative and disruptive software and services companies globally. We pursue opportunities across all stages for outstanding financial return. Our goal is to bring substantial benefit to all parties by facilitating interaction between portfolio companies and SAP and its ecosystem of customers and partners. SAP Ventures has a successful track record of building industry-leading companies by partnering with outstanding entrepreneurs and top-tier venture capital firms since 1996. For more information, visit www.sapventures.com.<br /><p><b>About Canaan Partners</b><br /></p><p>Canaan Partners is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage information technology and life sciences companies. Founded in 1987, Canaan Partners has $2.4 billion capital under management and has invested in more than 240 companies, completed 63 mergers and acquisitions, and brought over 50 companies public. The firm catalyzes the development of innovative mobile, Internet, CleanTech, networking, semiconductor, enterprise software and services, biotechnology and medical technologies to build next-generation market leaders. Canaan was an early investor in Acme Packet (APKT), Aperto Networks, BharatMatrimony.com, Blurb, DoubleClick (DCLK), ID Analytics, Match.com and SuccessFactors, along with dozens of other market-leading companies. Canaan is headquartered in Menlo Park, California and also has offices in Connecticut, India and Israel. For more information visit: www.canaan.com.<br /></p><p><b>SVB India Capital Partners Fund and Silicon Valley Bank</b><br /></p><p>SVB India Capital Partners Fund is a $54 million equity fund that is focused on <layer id="google-toolbar-hilite-0" style="background-color: Yellow; color: black;">Indian</layer> companies and co-invests across industries and stages with top-tier venture capital firms. Silicon Valley Bank is the premier commercial bank for emerging, growth and mature companies in the technology, life science, private equity and premium wine industries. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., the company serves clients around the world through 27 U.S. offices and five international operations. Silicon Valley Bank is a member of global financial services firm SVB Financial Group, with SVB Analytics, SVB Capital, SVB Global and SVB Private Client Services. More information on the company can be found at www.svb.com.<br /></p><p><b>About iYogi</b><br /></p><p>iYogi is the first direct-to-consumer and <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.iyogibusiness.com/">small business</a> technical support service from India. Providing an annual unlimited subscription to technical support for $119.99 per year, iYogi now boasts more than 50,000 customers. The company employs 450 professionals servicing customers in the U.S., U.K., Canada fast expanding to 12 new geographies across the globe. iYogi’s resolution rate of 87 percent and customer satisfaction rate of 93 percent are amongst the highest published benchmarks in the industry. For further information, please visit www.iyogi.net.<br /></p><p>SAP and all SAP logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. </p>Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should” and “will” and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.<br /><br />The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. iYogi shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.<br /><br />SAP and all SAP logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries.<br />All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.<br /><br />Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should” and “will” and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Contact: </b><br /><b><br />Company Name:</b><br />iYogi Technical Services Pvt Ltd<br /><b><br />Address:</b><br />iYogi Inc.<br />12 Desbrosses Street<br />3rd Floor<br />New York, NY 10013<br /><b>Toll Free no:</b> 1-800-237-3901<br /><b>Work Number: </b>1-212-229-0901<br /><b>F ax Number: </b>1-888-867-2715Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-70163866740070641092008-06-23T05:03:00.000-07:002008-06-23T05:09:27.918-07:00Boost Your Internet Connection Speed<div align="left">When you are stuck using dialup, you may be having some issues with a slow running Internet connection. You know the type, slow downloads, slow connections, slow to open even the simplest website, and all of the fun things that can go along with dialup. However, you now have a solution, taking advantage of Internet accelerators to <strong><a href="http://www.iyogi.net/internet-speed-optimization.html">improve internet speed</a></strong>.</div><div align="left"><br />An Internet accelerator has been designed to <a href="http://www.iyogi.net/internet-speed-optimization.html">increase internet speed</a> up the process of downloading images and media over a dialup connection. It does this with a compression technology. The accelerator will actually compress all data and files, which means that your websites will now load a faster rate. This is especially useful when you visit the same sites repeatedly, because most accelerators have a save feature that allows you to keep something similar to a copy of the website to download faster the very next time you need to access the website.<br /></div><div align="left">Below are some of the major benefits that you can have just by using Internet accelerators.<br />Faster Than Standard Dialup<br /></div><div align="left">Thanks to the compression feature, web accelerators have the capabilities of pushing your dialup connection to its limit. Giving you the fastest possible connection over dialup, faster than you ever thought possible. Some areas still have not moved into the technology of broadband or faster types of Internet connection, therefore, they have no other option than to use dialup. If you must use dialup, why not use the fastest dialup possible with a web accelerator.<br /></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#663333;"><strong>Cheaper Than Other Options<br /></strong></span>Even if you live in an area with DSL, Cable, or wireless capabilities, these options can really start to put a dent in your checkbook. If you are on a budget and simply cannot afford these higher speed connections, dial up with an Internet accelerator may be the right option for you. You can still access your favorite Internet sites for less money than those using cable or DSL and still faster than those using standard dial up without any type of accelerator.<br /></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#663333;"><strong>Has Now Become A Standard Dial Up Feature<br /></strong></span>Many dial up companies are now offering Internet accelerators as part of their standard packages. In some cases, it may be the same price as the dial up package or you may have to pay a small additional fee to get the accelerator, but it worth the small fees charged by dial up companies. You can optimize your dial-up modem as far and as fast as it could possibly go, without having to spend a small fortune to get it. It Just Make Sense<br /><br />It just makes sense to use web accelerators with your dial up Internet connection. You will just love the added speed, the added support, and the added time it gives you. Generally, you have to wait forever for your dial up connection to load your favorite websites, now you can load them in half the time, which mean have the wait. Get started with faster dial up right now.</div>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-59236157527807421032008-06-19T22:49:00.000-07:002008-06-19T23:07:47.200-07:00Tips and Tricks for Finding Cheap BroadbandBroadband is becoming an increasingly important feature of our everyday lives. From the way we run our businesses to the way we spend our free time, broadband is here to stay and if you haven't found a supplier yet it's about time you did. That aside, broadband can be an expensive business unless you're entirely familiar with the tricks of the trade required to get a good deal. After all, most broadband services are generic and it's just a case of paying for specification - therefore there's no reason not to realise these savings on your broadband package to <a href="http://www.iyogi.net/internet-speed-optimization.html">increase internet speed</a>.<br /><br />The first thing that often determines pricing on a monthly basis is contract length. A month to month rolling contract will be far more expensive to maintain than a twenty-four month fixed agreement. Because you are committing more value to the provider the longer you sign up, the more you can be incentives for doing so. As a result, simply by tying yourself in for longer you can save a great deal of your monthly spends for the same level of service whilst also removing the hassle of having to continually change broadband providers.<br /><br />Next, most customers fail to understand that their residence can actually have a significant bearing on their level of broadband service. Depending on where you live, it's something of a lottery as to the speed of broadband you can receive. Some homes can receive top speed broadband and other can receive only a fraction, yet there are still people paying for up to 8meg broadband despite a physical inability to receive that speed. Rather than paying for what they can receive, these people pay through the nose for no extra service - a simple way to lose money on a monthly basis. Check out the broadband speed in your area and only pay for what you can receive - it makes sense, but is so often overlooked.<br /><br />Finally, the free modem and/or router problem is one that plagues money-conscious broadband customers worldwide. Obviously, the unit cost is spread through the monthly payments depending on your contract length, but could this still provide good value for money? It all depends on the cost of the router and what you would have to pay for your broadband on a monthly basis if you were to forgo the free model. By sizing it up on that basis, you should be able to calculate whether you're getting a good deal.<br /><br />Securing a broadband package is something we all like to do with haste whenever we move house or finish up on our existing contracts. However that doesn't mean that we have to rush in blind to a bad deal. By thinking laterally about the services offered by the providers it is possible to understand where you can realise cost savings to help make sure that your broadband bill is as low as it possibly can be without compromising the service you can expect to receive from your provider, to leave you with more money in your pocket to spend once you actually get online.<br /><br />Source : <a href="http://high_speed_internet.rediffblogs.com/">High Speed Internet</a>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-15277517873894185082008-06-16T04:45:00.000-07:002008-06-16T04:46:47.205-07:00Switching To Broadband Internet - Is It Really Worth It?<div id="body"><p>The internet is a growing and dynamic entity. Growing in exponential rate everyday and changing as just as fast. Naturally companies try to offer access to internet in growing number of ways. Dial-up, Broadband, Wi-fi and such. But we'll talk about broadband today and is it really that necessary to switch from dial-up to broadband.</p><p>Is it worth it to switch to broadband service? As most things are, it depends on you're situation. Dial-ups are cheap, today it's almost dirt cheap. That’s it's advantage, but don't expect to surf the net in cruising speed. If speed is what you want then broadband is significantly faster that dial-ups.</p><p>Back to the question. What really helps in deciding if switching to broadband is a must. Is try to ask yourself "How do I use the internet for?". By the way I’m a big fan of the saying “Questions Are Answers”.</p><p>If you're using the internet for:</p><p>- checking and sending e-mail</p><p>- chatting (without video)</p><p>- surfing for text based information</p><p>Then switching to broadband is a waste of money. like most people, they just use the internet for checking and sending e-mails. Dial-up will work for you just as fine.</p><p>If you're using the internet for:</p><p>- Downloading movies and music</p><p>- Watching streaming videos</p><p>- Chatting with video and voice</p><p>- Playing online games</p><p>Just like me. I use the internet for online games, checking my websites, downloading music and videos. So broadband was a huge help for my internet life.</p><p>To conclude. The internet is becoming the wave of the future. Easy access to information and services. But switching to broadband is up to you and you're needs. So I suggest that you ask yourself "How do I use the internet for?". Knowing the answer would be a great help in deciding if broadband internet is for you.</p></div>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-25548611741853089102008-06-12T00:24:00.000-07:002008-06-12T00:31:30.699-07:00Internet acceleration tips : Speed boosting<p>Does your broadband connection seem sluggish and slow? If so, try these tips for getting the most from your available connection speed and to <a href="http://www.iyogi.net/internet-speed-optimization.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">improve internet speed</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p> <h3>Change your router<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>If you want to connect to broadband via a wireless network you need a wireless router. They can differ in performance levels and ease of use<o:p></o:p></p> <h3>Spring clean your browser<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>Every time you access a web page through your web browser, the browser stores or ‘caches’ it. Periodically clearing out your browser’s cache will help it to function more efficiently. To do this in:<o:p></o:p></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="" summary="Clean your browsers ‘cache’ regularly" border="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0.75pt;"> <p>Clean your browsers ‘cache’ regularly<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p><a href="http://internet-explorer-help.blogspot.com/"><strong>Internet Explorer 7</strong></a><br />From the Tool menu, click Internet Options. Select the General tab. Under browsing history click Delete. Next to temporary internet files, click Delete files. Click Close and then OK to exit.<o:p></o:p></p> <p><a href="http://firefox-support.blogspot.com/"><strong>Firefox 2</strong></a><br />From the Tools menu, select Clear Private Data, and then choose Cache.<o:p></o:p></p> <p><a href="http://safari-support.blogspot.com/"><strong>Safari</strong></a><br />From the Safari menu, select Empty Cache. When prompted click Empty to confirm that you want to empty the cache.<o:p></o:p></p> <h3>Secure your wireless network<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>If your wireless network is unsecured then your neighbours may be logging onto it and sharing your broadband connection. This will decrease your own broadband speeds. You can secure your network by accessing the security settings within your router’s browser.<o:p></o:p></p> <h3>The time of day<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>Be aware that more people are attempting to access the internet at certain times of day than at others. Peak times include when <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> wakes up. If you can avoid going online at these busy times you’ll find you experience a faster connection.<o:p></o:p></p> <h3>Watch your distance<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>If possible try and connect your router or ADSL modem to the main telephone socket in your house. Also, if connecting the router or modem directly to a computer, use the shortest cables you can.<o:p></o:p></p> <h3>Boost your Wi-Fi signal<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>If you use wireless, rather than moving your PC closer to the router you could try replacing the aerial. The longer the aerial, the better the signal and the further its reach.<o:p></o:p></p>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-4138660471081059062008-06-09T04:48:00.000-07:002008-06-09T04:50:23.559-07:00Understanding Broadband Service in the 21st Century<p class="MsoNormal">If you are contemplating broadband service for your Internet connection, you may have a general idea as to what is involved in broadband service. However, with that said, you actually may understand very little about broadband Internet service. Generally speaking, a person is better able to make an appropriate determination about a product or service if that person has a basic understanding about a given product or service in advance. The same holds true for broadband Internet service in the 21st century.<br /><br />Broadband technically is defined as a transmission method that is capable of supporting or carrying a wide range of different frequencies. For example, the typical broadband connection or carrier is able to carry audio frequencies all the way up to more complex video frequencies. The interesting feature of broadband is found in the fact that such a protocol is able to carry multiple signals at the same time. This is accomplished by broadband being able to divide up its transmission capacity into different, distinct, independent bandwidth channels. Each of these independent channels within a complete broadband operates only within a specific range of designated frequencies.<br /><br />Broadband communications or traffic are carried over designated lines, designated broadband lines. In most instances, broadband communications and transmissions are carried over coaxial or optical cable lines. These lines are being laid in new venues constantly. There has been a real drive in recent years to make broadband widely available in many cities and towns across the world.<br /><br />One of the other characteristics that many people in both their personal and professional lives appreciate about broadband is found in the fact that it provides fast access to the Internet and World Wide Web. A person can access the Web and Net through a broadband connection many, many times faster than he or she could otherwise access the Internet through such avenues as dial up or DSL.<br /><br />In addition, broadband is a very versatile medium. As mentioned previously, it is capable of transmitting audio and visual elements from a variety of sources of resource all at the same time. Therefore, through this versatile medium, you can most definitely multitask on the Internet. Additionally, thanks to broadband, you can view television programming, radio programming and even make telephone calls using the resources of the Internet and World Wide Web.<br /><br />When broadband first was introduced onto the market, it actually was a rather expensive method for communicating, for accessing the various offerings of the Internet. However, in recent years, as broadband availability as increased dramatically, the costs associated with broadband have also dropped significantly. Indeed, many people have found broadband to be a very affordable alternative to other forms of connecting with the Net and for receiving other types of communication products and services.<br /><br />Most Internet experts believe that within the very immediate future, broadband will be the most common way for people the world over to access the Internet and World Wide Web for a while variety of reasons and purposes.</p>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-87547659263942334292008-06-05T04:48:00.000-07:002008-06-05T04:50:33.110-07:00Broadband Vs Broaderband<div id="body"><p>Almost 90% of internet users in the UK use a broadband connection, with average speeds of 2-8 Mbps. But because of technology becoming more and more advanced, such speeds may soon be too slow. Fortunately, there are new systems being developed which could deliver super-fast broadband to our homes.</p><p>The first is the use of fibre optics instead of the current copper cables. These fibres can carry speeds between 50Mbps and 100Mbps both upstream and downstream, meaning that uploading files to your online storage could be just as fast as downloading media from a website. Fibre optic systems can be expensive, in the region of £15 billion, but it could well be a reality in a few years.</p><p>VDSL (Very high speed Digital Subscriber Line) is a cheaper option which combines the use of optics with copper. VDSL can handle high bandwidth applications like VoIP and HDTV, as well as general internet access. Rolling out VDSL across the country will involve building 90,000 cabinets to house the cables at street level and will give users speeds of around 30Mbps</p><p>Wi-Fi has been available in the UK for some time, but the next generation, WiMax, will be able to deliver high speeds, around 70Mbps, over much longer distances, approximately 50km, all without the use of cables. In many countries WiMax is the predominant broadband infrastructure, and it shouldn't be too long before it becomes as commonplace as Wi-Fi in the UK.</p><p>Cable was perhaps the first method of delivering broadband to homes, and the protocol used currently is DOCSIS 1.0 (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification). Version 1.0 is capable of speeds of up to 38Mbps, and a version 3.0 is being trialled in parts of the UK, and noting speeds of 50Mbps. It's hoped that eventually, DOCSIS will deliver around 120Mbps. This system has another advantage; unlike current methods, the connection speed isn't reliant on being close to the local exchange, and speeds should be consistent among all users.</p></div><p>But while these systems are still widely unavailable, there are a variety of other options for any broadband customer wanting to get a faster connection. Take a broadband speed test to find out what your current connection speed is. Use the internet to compare broadband packages to see if you can get a better deal.</p>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-69880197252427357762008-06-02T00:45:00.000-07:002008-06-02T00:55:02.596-07:00Making Sense of Broadband Packages<p class="MsoNormal">'Broadband' can seem like a totally different language - MAC codes, line speed, capacity, routers, modems, LAN, WAN - does anyone really understand what all these mean? Unfortunately, this is an area of heavy jargon and it's important that you are able to come to terms with these factors in order to understand when you're getting a good deal, and to assist you in making your broadband package selection. Additionally, the contract terms offered by some broadband providers are in themselves equally confusing, and making sense of what's going on can be a tricky process. So what should you look for in selecting a broadband package, and what does it all mean?<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Well, luckily for you you don't really have to understand what they all mean. But you do have to have a rudimentary knowledge of what you can expect. The most common base line is maximum speed, which will be expressed as KBPS, or kilobytes per second. Alternatively, it's just cited as being '2 meg' or '8 meg', as in 'megabytes per second'. Whilst the speed you choose will depend on what you use your broadband for, it will also turn on the quality of your broadband access and some local areas are physically incapable of receiving some faster speeds as a result of their current infrastructures. That said, bear in mind when you're buying an expensive package to investigate whether or not you can actually receive the full benefits of your contract.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Another common thing that is a feature of broadband packages is router inclusion. Many providers run special promotions that give away routers in order to encourage sign up. What many customers don't realize is that routers are essential components of the broadband setup if you intend to use more than one computer on that package, and thus it may actually prove to be a good value proposition if you can get a router thrown in for no extra cost.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Where this is an issue, just be sure that you understand the terms of the contract you're getting into. Some providers have contracts on a rolling monthly basis which can be good for students or for those that move a great deal for business reasons. However the vast majority look to tie down customers for twelve or even eighteen months at a time, with heavy 'get-out' penalties which can be quite restrictive. What that means is that you have to take care to ensure you end up choosing the right provider to begin with to avoid encountering any problems with long contract terms.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Broadband packages can present the opportunity for good value for money. Whether you are a consumer or a business, it's a crucial service in modern life and understanding what it is you require is half the battle in getting on your way to a bargain. By understanding both the technical aspects of the package as well as the terms and conditions of the contract to which you are agreeing, you can be fully prepared for any nasty surprises that happen to arise later down the line.</p><p class="MsoNormal">For any short of issues related to internet speed, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="www.iyogi.net/internet-browser.html">fix browser problems</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.iyogi.net/email-troubleshooting.html">email support</a>, <a href="http://www.iyogi.net/internet-speed-optimization.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">increase internet speed</span></a><br /></p><table str="" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 196pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="261"><col style="width: 196pt;" width="261"><col> <tbody><tr><td class="xl65" style="height: 13.5pt; width: 196pt;" height="18" width="261">fix browser problems<br /></td> </tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><table str="" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 196pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="261"><col style="width: 196pt;" width="261"><col> <tbody><tr><td class="xl65" style="height: 13.5pt; width: 196pt;" height="18" width="261">fix browser problems<br /></td> </tr></tbody></table>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-83181489436596234072008-05-16T01:58:00.000-07:002008-05-16T02:04:16.492-07:00Accessing the Internet on High Speed<p>With the advancement of technology and new innovations in the field of communication, high speed Internet connection is slowly emerging as the most preferred means of Internet access today. High speed Internet connection has not only entered our offices and houses, but the local Internet service provider also offers various Internet access packages and cheap prepaid Internet plans for accessing high speed Internet services.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>Modern day people are very busy and also much inclined towards instant gratification. They hardly have time and patience to wait for anything, so naturally in case of accessing the Internet also people do not approve of a very slow process. That is why <a href="http://www.iyogi.net/internet-speed-optimization.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Increase Internet speed</span></a> connection is gaining more preference in comparison to dial-up connections.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>Now, what exactly high speed Internet service is? High speed Internet service is a fast Internet service that transfers data much faster than the 56K telephone modem.<br />You can access high speed Internet service with the help of standard telephone dial-up modem which ties up the telephone line. Most notable advantage of high speed Internet is that it is almost five times faster than the standard dial-up connection, and is also cost effective. Today many of the Internet service providers, including AOL and Netscape, offer high speed Internet access without even charging any extra amount.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>In case of broadband service, you can avail as high a speed as 70 times than the standard dial-up connection. Moreover, broadband uses Digital Service Line, cable, satellite, or radio towers to access the internet and does not tie up the telephone line while you are on the net. In broadband connection, to access Internet anytime he wants, the user does not require to wait for the modem to dial.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>With a high <a href="http://www.iyogi.net"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Internet Speed</span></a> access you can certainly find innovative and innumerable ways to enhance the speed of your work. Further, the cost factor also hardly matter, because with various service providers, like AT&T, Cingular, Nextel, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon offering multifarious access packages featuring Internet speed range, cost and facilities the users can avail advanced Internet access in a quite affordable price.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>So, downloading videos or a 400MB file, listening to radio in few minutes is no longer a distant dream. With a myriad of prepaid Internet packages and cheap plans you may even expect a lot better performance from your high speed Internet connection.<o:p></o:p></p>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-85057782018008951732008-05-12T00:13:00.000-07:002008-05-12T00:22:26.771-07:00Home Connectivity in the US<st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> broadband penetration grew to 86.29% among active Internet users in November 2007. Narrowband users connecting at 56Kbps or less now make up 13.71% of active Internet users, down 0.38 percentage points from 14.09% October 2007 (see Figure 1).<p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9-7rqS41ERpulh-pcs2dbR02iGf9k6afnvF7o1aaUdCtWb2PC5w6igJiCRjCa8IsjqspEKjNZcBlRZT6RCWeQ2qSaEhl6eY2R4GGxA_xaUEg-f1smQd-YDlSCyDMvmFVSeVkpgfzgRs/s1600-h/ie2.bmp"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9-7rqS41ERpulh-pcs2dbR02iGf9k6afnvF7o1aaUdCtWb2PC5w6igJiCRjCa8IsjqspEKjNZcBlRZT6RCWeQ2qSaEhl6eY2R4GGxA_xaUEg-f1smQd-YDlSCyDMvmFVSeVkpgfzgRs/s200/ie2.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199386959618863234" border="0" /></a><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Web Connection Speed Trends November 2007 - U.S. home users" href="http://www.websiteoptimization.com/bw/0712/broadband_hm_0712.png" style="'width:363pt;height:236.25pt'" button="t"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\KUMAR~1.GAN\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.gif" href="http://www.websiteoptimization.com/bw/0712/broadband_hm_0712_484x315.png"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><span style=""><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/KUMAR%7E1.GAN/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image001.gif" alt="Web Connection Speed Trends November 2007 - U.S. home users" shapes="_x0000_i1025" border="0" height="315" width="484" /></span><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>Figure 1: Web Connection Speed Trends - Home Users (US)</strong><o:p></o:p></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:100%;" >Broadband Growth Trends in the <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region></span><o:p></o:p></h2> <p>In November 2007, broadband penetration in US homes grew 0.38 percentage points to 86.29% up from 85.91% in October. This increase of 0.38 points is below the average increase in broadband of 0.69 points per month over the last six months (see Figure 2). At current growth rates, broadband penetration among active Internet users will break 90</p><p> percent by May 2008.</p><h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DJlSQN8yXsD-jEvfpOZvoqJqR0E__XgWfAr2jjcXQsfvaG-ZoVawXlTvbioG7AATRLw0UOKpvtSKn2nAwpzvi0ByRcqoXInYYoZN-4V-kanXzzUACuTa0zbtt_8SI95aAIn7AJnBAUo/s1600-h/ie1.bmp"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DJlSQN8yXsD-jEvfpOZvoqJqR0E__XgWfAr2jjcXQsfvaG-ZoVawXlTvbioG7AATRLw0UOKpvtSKn2nAwpzvi0ByRcqoXInYYoZN-4V-kanXzzUACuTa0zbtt_8SI95aAIn7AJnBAUo/s200/ie1.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199387333281018002" border="0" /></a></h2> <p><o:p> </o:p></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: none;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1026" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Broadband Adoption Growth Trend - November 2007 - U.S. home users" href="http://www.websiteoptimization.com/bw/0712/broadband_hm_td_0712.png" style="'width:363pt;height:236.25pt'" button="t"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\KUMAR~1.GAN\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image002.gif" href="http://www.websiteoptimization.com/bw/0712/broadband_hm_td_0712484x315.png"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><span style=""><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/KUMAR%7E1.GAN/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif" alt="Broadband Adoption Growth Trend - November 2007 - U.S. home users" shapes="_x0000_i1026" border="0" height="315" width="484" /></span><!--[endif]--></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p><strong>Figure 2. Broadband Adoption Growth Trend - Home Users (US)</strong><o:p></o:p></p>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-16206006286446091272008-05-06T23:57:00.000-07:002008-05-07T00:09:34.343-07:00For Online Security of Your Child<p>The Internet can be a wonderful resource for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games. Any child who is old enough to punch in a few letters on the keyboard can literally access the world.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>But that access can also pose hazards to your children. For example, your 8-year-old might log on to a search engine and type in the word "Lego." But with just one missed keystroke, he or she might enter the word "Legs" instead, and be directed to thousands of websites with a focus on legs - some of which may contain pornographic material.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>That's why it's important to be aware of what your children see and hear on the Internet, who they meet, and what they share about themselves online.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>Just like any safety issue, it's a good idea to talk with your kids about your concerns, take advantage of resources to protect them from potential dangers, and keep a close eye on their activities.<o:p></o:p></p> <h3>Internet Safety Laws<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>A federal law has been created to help protect your kids while they are using the Internet. It is designed to keep anyone from obtaining your kids' personal information without you knowing about it and agreeing to it first.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires websites to explain their privacy policies on the site and get parents' consent before collecting or using a child's personal information, such as a name, address, phone number, or social security number. The law also prohibits a site from requiring a child to provide more personal information than necessary to play a game or contest.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>But even with this law, your child's best online protection is you. By talking to your child about potential online dangers and monitoring his or her computer use, you'll be helping your child to surf the Internet safely.<o:p></o:p></p> <h3>Online Tools to Protect Your Child<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>There are online tools that you can use to control your child's access to adult material and help protect your child from Internet predators. No option is going to guarantee that your child will be kept away from 100% of the risks on the Internet. So it's important that you be aware of your child's computer activity and educate your child about the online risks.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>Many Internet service providers (ISPs) provide parent-control options to block certain material from coming in to your child's computer. There is also software that can help block your child's access to certain sites based on a "bad site" list that your ISP creates. Filtering programs can block sites from coming in and restrict your child's personal information from being sent online. You can also find programs to monitor and track your child's online activity. Also, it's a good idea to create a screen name for your child to protect his or her real identity.<o:p></o:p></p> <h3>Getting Involved in Your Child's Online Activities<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>Aside from these tools, it's a good idea to take an active role in protecting your child from Internet predators. Here are some steps that can help you do that:<o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Become computer literate and learn how to block objectionable material and <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.iyogi.net/spyware-removal.html">spyware removal</a> tools.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Keep the computer in a common area, not in individual bedrooms, where you can watch and monitor your child.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Share an email account with your child so you can monitor messages.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Bookmark your child's favorite sites for easy access.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Spend time online together to teach your child appropriate online behavior.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Forbid your child from entering private chat rooms; block them with safety features provided by your Internet service provider or with special filtering software. Be aware that posting messages to chat rooms reveals your child's email address to others.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Monitor your credit card and phone bills for unfamiliar account charges.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Find out what, if any, online protection is offered by your child's school, after-school center, friends' homes, or any place where he or she could use a computer without your supervision.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Take your child seriously if he or she reports an uncomfortable online exchange.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Forward copies of obscene or threatening messages you or your child receives to your Internet service provider.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <p>Many sites use "cookies," devices that track specific information about the user, such as name, email address, and shopping preferences. Cookies can be disabled. Ask your Internet service provider for more information.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>It's also a good idea to set up some simple rules for your kids to follow while they're using the Internet. These rules may include:<o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Follow the rules you set, as well as those set by your Internet service provider.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Never trade personal photographs in the mail or scanned photographs over the Internet.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Never reveal personal information, such as address, phone number, or school name or location. Use only a screen name. Never agree to meet anyone from a chat room in person.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Never respond to a threatening email or message.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Always tell a parent about any communication or conversation that was scary.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">If your child has a new "friend," insist on being "introduced" online to that friend.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <h3>Chat Room Caution<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>A chat room is a virtual online room where a chat session takes place. Chat rooms are set up according to interest or subject, such as skiing or a favorite TV show. Because people can communicate to each other alone or in a group, chat rooms are among the most popular destinations on the Web - especially for kids and teens.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>But there are hazards to chat rooms for kids. There have been incidents where kids met "friends" who were interested in exploiting them through chat rooms. No one knows how common chat-room predators are, but pedophiles (adults who are sexually interested in children) are known to frequent chat rooms.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>These predators sometimes prod their online acquaintances to exchange personal information, such as addresses and phone numbers, thus putting the kids they are chatting with - and their families - at risk.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>Many pedophiles pose as teenagers in chat rooms. Because many kids have been told by parents not to give out their home phone numbers, pedophiles may encourage kids to call them; with caller id, the offenders instantly have the kids' phone numbers.<o:p></o:p></p> <h3>Warning Signs That Your Child May Be a Victim<o:p></o:p></h3> <p>There are warning signs that your child is being targeted by an online predator. Your child may be spending long hours online, especially at night. If there are phone calls from people you don't know or unsolicited gifts arriving in the mail, it's a good idea to ask your child about any Internet contacts. If your child suddenly turns off the computer when you walk into the room, ask why and monitor computer time more closely. Withdrawal from family life and reluctance to discuss online activities are other signs that you need to look more closely at what your child is doing online.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>Contact your local law enforcement agency or the FBI if your child has received child anything objectionable .<o:p></o:p></p> <p>By taking an active role in your child's Internet activities, you'll be ensuring that he or she can benefit from the wealth of valuable information the Internet has to offer, without being exposed to any potential dangers.<o:p></o:p></p>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-3641697990342058672008-04-28T02:36:00.000-07:002008-04-28T02:45:07.597-07:00Second Largets Wireless NetworkIndia has become second largest wireless network in the world after China by overtaking USA, as per data available on CTIA (International Association for the Wireless Telecommunications Industry) website.<br /><br />The total wireless subscribers (GSM, CDMA & WLL(F)) base stood at 261.09 million at the end of March 2008. A total of 10.16 million wireless subscribers have been added in the month of March 2008 as against 8.53 million wireless subscribers added in the<br />month of February 2008.<br /><br />Total 10.40 million telephone connections (Wireline and Wireless) have been added during March 2008 as compared to 8.49 million connections added in February 2008. The total number of telephone connections reaches 300.51 million at the end of March 2008 as compared to 290.11 million in February 2008. The overall tele-density is 26.22% at the end of March 2008 as against 25.31% in February 2008.<br /><br />In the wireline segment, the subscriber base has increased to 39.42 million in the month of March 2008 as against 39.18 million subscribers in February 2008<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">source @ http://indiantelevision.com/release/...r/aprrel80.php</span>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-9519335388654768882008-04-22T23:10:00.000-07:002008-04-22T23:27:33.047-07:00Move from a Dial-up Internet Connection to Cable or DSL?<p class="MsoNormal">Are you ready to make the move from a dial-up internet connection to cable or DSL? for high <a href="http://www.iyogi.net"><span style="font-weight: bold;">internet speed</span></a> experience If so, then you probably want to find out which one is better for you.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">What is Cable?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Cable is a broadband internet frequency that transmits data over high-speed cable. The modem is set to where the cable hook-up is in your wall. Your internet service provider (ISP) sets the cable hook-up directly to your computer. Most cable installers are not trained in solving your computer software problems. If your PC doesn’t see the internet after connecting the cable modem, you may need help.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">What is DSL?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">DSL is a high-speed internet connection which uses your existing phone lines to work. You can have service through your modem anywhere there is a phone jack. When you order DSL service, they send everything to you in a box with directions. Sometimes this is confusing and you wish you had help to set it up.</p>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-67151023341485194962008-04-20T22:51:00.000-07:002008-04-20T22:53:50.839-07:00Block Spying Cookies, But Keep the Helpful Ones<div class="detail">Is there a way to tell which of the cookies on my PC are helping, and which ones are spying? - <em>Harlan Davis, Warrenville, Illinois</em></div> <div class="detail"><em><br />Solution</em></div> <div class="detail">A cookie is merely a small file that a Web site puts on your PC to identify you, or to store information about you or your computer, such as your IP address. The good ones save you the trouble of logging on to the site on return visits, a big help if you use subscription news services such as that of the New York Times. </div> <div class="detail"><br />The bad cookies are placed by ad companies that pay for the right to place advertising on the sites' pages (some sites also leave their own ad cookies). These files track your visits to pages that display their clients' ads (or their own), and they may tailor the ads you see to your browsing history. </div> <div class="detail"><br />Over time, cookies can reveal your browsing habits, though standard ad cookies, like those that DoubleClick uses, can't attach a name to a specific surfing trail. </div> <div class="detail">That means, if you wipe out your cookies as soon as you close your browser, the ad networks never get a chance to track your surfing from session to session. </div> <div class="detail"><br />Internet Explorer 6 and 7 and Firefox 1.<em>x</em> and 2 have good cookie-handling procedures. IE lets you keep first-party cookies (left by the site you're visiting) but block those from third parties: Select <em>Tools, Internet Options, Privacy</em>, <em>Advanced</em>. In the Advanced Privacy Settings dialog box, check <em>Override automatic cookie handling</em> (see FIGURE 1). Under 'First-party Cookies', select <em>Accept</em>; under 'Third-party Cookies', choose <em>Block</em>. Ignore the session cookies option. Click <em>OK</em> twice. </div> <div class="detail"><br />Firefox 2 can accept, and regularly wipe away, any cookie you haven't explicitly told it to keep: Click <em>Tools, Options, Privacy</em>, check <em>Accept cookies from sites</em>, and in the 'Keep until' drop-down box, select <em>I close Firefox</em>. To keep cookies from a few trusted sites, click <em>Exceptions</em>, and in the dialog box, enter the URLs of the sites whose first-party cookies you wish to keep in the 'Address of web site' field. Click Allow for each, and when you're done, click <em>Close </em>And<em> OK</em>. If you're using Firefox 1.5, click <em>Tools, Options, Privacy, Cookies</em>, check <em>Allow sites to set cookies</em>, and choose <em>for the originating site only</em>. </div> <div class="detail"><br />Many security programs, including Norton Internet Security, PC-Cillin, and Ad-Aware, also identify and destroy known spying cookies. </div> <div class="detail"><strong>Disable the Windows Key<br /></strong><em>Problem</em></div> <div class="detail">I'm a computer gamer. Accidentally hitting the Windows key in the middle of a game is a disaster. Can I disable it? - <em>Joe Barteluce, Kelso, Washington </em></div> <div class="detail"><em><br />Solution</em></div> <div class="detail">You can with a little Registry tweaking. But back up the Registry first; see the boxed item below for details. Once the Registry is backed up, select <em>Start, Run </em>(just <em>Start</em> in Vista), type <em>regedit</em>, and press <em><enter></em>. In the left pane, navigate to and select <em>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\</em><em>Control\Keyboard Layout</em> (this is not to be confused with the 'Keyboard Layouts' option just beneath it). Click <em>Edit, New, Binary Value</em>, name the new value <em>Scancode Map</em>, and then double-click it. Enter the code below, which will wrap automatically as shown here: </div> <div class="detail"><em>00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 </em><em>03 00 00 00 00 00 5B E0 </em><em>00 00 5C E0 00 00 00 00</em></div> <div class="detail">Click <em>OK</em>, close the Registry Editor, and reboot Windows. Your Windows key will be no more. If you want to disable the Windows key only for specific applications.<br /><br /></div> <div class="detail"><strong>Back Up the Registry in Windows XP and Vista</strong> <p>It's always a good idea to back up the Windows Registry before installing new software or making other system changes. In XP, select <em>Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore. </em>Click <em>Create a restore point,</em> choose <em>Next,</em> and follow the prompts. In Vista, click <em>Start,</em> type <em>sysdm.cpl</em>, and press <em><enter></em>. In the User Account Control box, enter your password if necessary and select <em>Continue.</em> Choose <em>System Protection, Create,</em> and then follow the prompts. Another option, and the best for users of Windows 2000 .</p></div>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119560576040576429.post-82566323981896041102008-04-15T22:38:00.000-07:002008-04-15T23:00:46.277-07:00A simple technology for the Internet buffs<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><b><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" >Why do we get drawn to the Internet so much? One key reason is that you can find the kind of stuff you like to read. And there’s more info coming up every hour! Bloggers post blogs regularly, news sites get updated every few hours and new sites go live. To keep up with the latest on the Internet more easily, sign up for RSS feeds. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top;"><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" >Let’s say you are interested only in sports or entertainment news, and find two or three blogs really engaging. To see if new content has come up you might be visiting the sites often. That’s a sheer waste of time. Instead you could be told instantly about the exciting new developments in the sports world, or that the blog on automobiles that you like to follow has a new post. You won’t have to visit each of the six or seven sites individually everyday.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top;"><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" >That’s what RSS does. It stands for Really Simple Syndication. Yes, you heard that right! And like its name, the technology is really quite simple. RSS is a format that is used to collect and deliver content that is regularly updated, to those readers who are interested in that content. <o:p></o:p></span></p><strong><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" >How to subscribe to an RSS feed</span></strong><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" > <o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top;"><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" >If there are six websites that interest you, all you have to do is subscribe to an RSS feed from those sites. For this, you need an RSS reader or a feed reader installed on your computer. There are several free ones that you can download. The reader shows you all the updated information in one place.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top;"><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" >Go to the site which you want the reader to track. Look for an orange button (a feed-icon) on the site, click it and add the web page’s address to your feed reader. And the next time you open up your feed reader, the new headlines and snippets of content (or in some cases, entire articles) will be displayed to you, all in one place. Some feed readers also let you search for content right inside them.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top;"><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" >Now several news-related sites, bloggers and podcasters use RSS to let their readers and viewers know when new content is published. This feed is basically an XML (Extensible Markup Language) file that contains information regarding what you have published. The feed reader automatically checks the website for updates, compares it with what you have already read. If there is anything new, it informs you the next time you log in. Thus, it lets web developers and bloggers to reach specific audiences with greater ease, getting them increased traffic.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top;"><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" >Feed readers or ‘aggregators’ are available for various platforms, including Windows, Linux and Mac. Some are integrated with email clients like Outlook and Thunderbird. Apart from these, there are also several web-based feed readers. Once you get your feed reader, find websites that you visit on a regular basis, see whether they offer RSS feeds, and subscribe to them. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top;"><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" >The number of sites that offer RSS feeds is also growing day by day, and currently includes many popular sites like BBC, CNN, Wired, Forbes, etc. RSS makes it easier for you to find and keep up with the information you need. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top;"><span style="line-height: 163%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Verdana;font-size:9;" lang="EN" >With RSS, you save time, and you no longer need to join each website’s mailing list. And when you don’t want to receive news of a particular kind anymore, you don’t have to send out an “unsubscribe” request and wait to be taken off their mailing list. Just remove the website’s address from your feed aggregator.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top;">Some of my RSS Feed of Interest</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; line-height: 163%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:11;"><a href="http://windowsoperatingsystem.blogsome.com/feed/">Windows Operating System</a><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:11;"><a href="http://computerrepair.livejournal.com/data/rss">Computer Repair</a><a href="http://blogs.rediff.com/scripts/blog_rss.phtml?blogName=high_speed_internet&blogId=1190902714"><br /><o:p></o:p></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:11;"><a href="http://blogs.rediff.com/scripts/blog_rss.phtml?blogName=high_speed_internet&blogId=1190902714"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">High Speed Internet</span></a><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bloglines.com/blog/firewallsetup/rss">Firewall Setup</a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:11;"><a href="http://images.databackup.multiply.com/mail-feed/U2FsdGVkX1,ggDj7wsEoa3de9fb8JK3K1w7CPidwCLqA,0d1Otb,Hg==">Data Backup</a><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:11;"><a href="http://blog.360.yahoo.com/rss-uYUFnIA_cq1XpYyOEkZBUuZC.NmM">Software Update</a><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:11;"><a href="http://stand-alone-printers.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default">Standalone Printer</a><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:11;"><a href="http://www.xanga.com/softwareupdates/rss">Software Update</a><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:11;"><a href="http://www.bloglines.com/blog/epsonprintersupport/rss">Epson Printer Support</a><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:11;"><a href="http://lexmarkprinters.livejournal.com/data/rss">Lexmark Printer</a><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt;"><span style="font-size:11;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></p>Deepti Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06770234122584458628noreply@blogger.com0