About HARD DISC

 fig : OLD IDE DRIVE Take a look at a hard disk from a top of the line computer, and an old fashioned video tape cassette. You can get TV and video programmes on the disk on in an instantly retrievable digital format, whereas with the tape, which is analogue, you have to hold down a button and fast forward through metres and metres of fragile tape to get to the next programme. But which one of these is older? It is the hard disk, invented in the mid 1950s. The magnetic tape in the cassette pre dates the hard disk by a few decades but you know what I mean… the hard disc has gone from strength to strength. old discs The old version, the IDE drive, is now known as a Pata drive (Parallel advanced technology attachment). Let's look at some...

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Online IMAGE editing sites

Aviary Edit images, create mind-blowing effects, design logos, find colors, collaborate, and more. All you need is a web browser Picnik makes your photos fabulous with easy to use yet powerful editing tools. Tweak to your heart's content, then get creative with oodles of effects & more... Splashup is the only full-featured, free range, image editor online Or, if you're looking for a more fun and casual image editing experience. ... Resizeimage.org is an online image resize tool that let you resize images into small, medium and large size on the fly. You can also use its advanced editor. Sumopaint is a free image editing software that gives you the opportunity to create, open and edit images online. Photoshop.com is your online photo...

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Books Downloads

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New features in Windows 7

 Great New Features in Windows 7 You may have read lot on Microsoft’s upcoming OS Windows 7. There are lots of great new features which make Windows 7 different from previous Windows versions. I found that this time Microsoft has not just put old wine in new bottle its really new wine. This time Microsoft has not just focus on look but there are lots of small things which are added or improved in Windows 7.  Drag window against the left or right edge to fill half the screen, top edge to maximize.  Grab a maximized titlebar and pull to restore.  Shake the titlebar to minimize everybody else. Faster startup and shutdown times (Technically not a new feature, but very nice still) Windows 7 Libraries (I really like these...

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Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 7 comes with exclusive Keyboard and some of them are different from the keyboard shortcuts of Windows XP and Windows Vista. Such shortcuts always helps in completing tasks within a short period of time. So, here is a list of keyboard shortcuts of Windows 7 which will be helpful in your daily tasks. Win+UP Arrow : Maximize the current window Win+Down Arrow : Restore the maximized window/ Minimize the restored window Win+Up : Maximize Window Win+Down : Minimize Window Win+Left : Dock the current window to the left half of the screen Win+Right : Dock the current window to the right half of the screen Win+Shift+Left : Switch over to left monitor Win+Shift+Right : Switch over to right monitor Win+Shift+M : Undo all window minimization Win+M : Minimize all open windows Win+P : Open Projection...

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Convert your CD-Drive to DVD-Drive!!

There are two types of CD-ROM drives we can mod: 24x to 40x 40x or higher Drives slower than 24x are too old to be modded. 24x to 40x CD ROMs Laser Head Adjustments: The track pitch of CDs is 1.6 microns, and the track pitch of DVDs is only 0.8 microns. The minimum length of track pits of CDs is 0.843mm, and the minimum length of track pits of DVDs is 0.293mm. That's why DVD discs can store much more data in the size of a CD. Pinpointing this situation, we need to adjust the laser head so it can read discs with smaller track pitchs and shorter track pits. Open up the CD-ROM drive, do you see a lens on the rail? That's the laser head. On the side of the laser head, there's a screw you can adjust. This is the key of this mod. This screw can adjust the size of the laser beam...

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Create Restrictions in XP

All kind of restrictions for windows XP and 2003 In this tutorial, I'll tell u some interesting restrictions, which can be made in XP/2003. Like u can restrict Display properties, taskbar properties, folder options, etc.Though many of u may know all of them or a few of them already, but I think it would be good to share them with u. All tricks are based on Registry editing. So I'll tell the keyname and the value, that u hv to create for the restriction! If the key is not present, then simply create it. So here we go:1.) Restrict Display Properties:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Systemcreate DWORD value NoDispCPL and set its value to 12.) Restrict Taskbar Properties:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre...

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Intresting and amazing Facts

perfect blog for the people who are really interested in Computer Tips & Trickstry out these thingsHave u ever tried creating a folder named "con", "prn", "nul" !!Do u ever tried to create the "con", "prn", "nul" folder.........................no.......... then try it...........they r two ways of creating confolder......1. By using Command Prompt.2. Without using Command Prompt.try out now......if u can't just send a mail to just_thambyz@yahoo.co.in i'll tell u.Hidden unknown fact in MICROSOFT WORD Bill Gates still doesn't know why it happens:Try out yourself...Open Microsoft Word and type=rand(200,99)and then HIT ENTER....see what happens.it won't hurt ur system!! Way to get XP product CODE from CD It really workThere is a way to get the xp product code from the cdjust explorer...

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PC-Maintenance

Back to HomeMaintaining your computer is the key to keeping it healthy and fully working and of course, fast. Windows 95 has most of the tools for maintaining your PC, but Windows 98 extends the possibilities and makes it even less of a hassle. If you follow the list below and run the programs listed frequently, you will be guaranteed to have a maintained computer at no extra cost. There are, however, other programs in the market with stronger engines, but then again, they're not free (stop smiling...) Most of these programs can be found under the Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools folder. 1. Disk Defrag: It is advisable to run Defrag under Windows 95 once a month or when you add/remove programs. However, under Windows 98, you can run it every week if you want because it has a...

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Make your system faster

Back to HomeFollow these tips and you will definitely have a much faster and more reliable PC!1. Wallpapers: They slow your whole system down, so if you're willing to compromise, have a basic plain one instead!________________________________________2. Drivers: Update your hardware drivers as frequently as possible. New drivers tend to increase system speed especially in the case of graphics cards, their drivers are updated by the manufacturer very frequently!________________________________________3. Minimizing: If you want to use several programs at the same time then minimize those you are not using. This helps reduce the overload on RAM.________________________________________4. Turn Off Animations: Go to Display Settings from the Control Panel and switch to the Effects Tab. Now turn...

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