Archive for June 2009
How to Clean Camera
We have covered plenty of articles on cameras, so here is one more on How to Clean Camera.
- First of all set your camera to low aperture (in case of SLR) else you can take a photo of a clean white paper or white cloth.
- Now download the view the image on your computer in full resolution.
- Increase the contrast of the photo and check is there any spot or patch on your photo.
- If you can see such spot then it’s time to clean your camera.
Collect the items listed below to clean your camera.
Hide Computer Cables and Wires
You can hide all your messy computer cables and wires behind easily with the help of a small six holes box. You can see the box below and it comes with six holes on both sides. You can easily feed your cable from one side and bring it out on other side as per your need. So, the extra wire will stay in the box. It’s a metal box and coded with power.
SmitFraud
Also known as W32/SmithFraud, SmitFraud is a spyware that installs itself onto a user’s computer without the user’s consent. It may infect the user’s computer via a particular codec installer. Some programs also contain the spyware. Once it installs itself, it will typically infect a Windows .dll file with a virus and may also change the computer screen’s background to a BSoD (Blue Screen of Death), the infamous Windows error message informing the user that something went horribly wrong.
Help, I’m infected! What do I do?
What is PBX
PBX (private branch exchange) is a telephone exchange that serves just one company. This is a cheaper alternative to leasing a bunch of telephone lines from any one telephone company. Think of how costly it would be to lease a private line to every employee in some of the larger companies!
PBXs, through the use of trunks, make connections through internal lines that are connected to each individual phone. The employees can then pick up the phone, and through the use of the PBX, make outside calls after dialing the outside access code. Some of the main PBX functions are establishing connections, maintaining connections, and disconnecting the connections when required.
Convert WAV to MP3
There are many ways to convert WAV to MP3 format. You can use free tools like Audacity to achieve this in few clicks. Also there is a process through which you can convert your favorite tracks in WAV to MP3 format without installing any special software. You just need a blank or CDRW and Windows Media Player 9 or above.
- First of all write all your favorite tracks in an audio CD using any writing software like nero or you can use Windows Media Player.
- If you are using Windows Media Player to burn the audio CD, then you have to select the “Burn” option from top toolbar of Media Player like below. Now just put WAV tracks you want.
Internet Speed Monitor
As a broadband user whose ISP limits internet usage once you exceed a bandwidth limit, I always have to be careful for my internet speed and download. If you too want to know your internet speed, you may like to check out various Internet Speed Monitor sites, tools and softwares. Some of online bandwidth testers are www.speedtest.net and www.speakeasy.net.
Apart from those above I have discovered an interesting program: Speed Test Pro. It can test not only internet speed but a whole bunch of other things: your website band width, maximum speed of the internet connection, download speed, upload speed, total upload and download, upload, download and total errors, local area connection (LAN) sped and WiFi speed. This is only the internet part. There are also monitors for hardware and software part. For all this information you can have all kind of graphics you can use to monitor the data. The only downside is the fact you have to pay for the full version – $49.95 USD.
Repair Wet iPod
If it happens that you drop your iPod in the pool or in toilet(!), forget it in the rain or spill your coffee on it don’t panic as you can still repair your wet ipod
Fix it yourself
One thing about ipod is its water resistant body. Due to its sturdiness and tight construction liquids have little space to enter the casing. Whether it is a coffee spill that you immediately wiped off or you took it for a swim you have to turn it off as soon as possible and in the end be as sure as possible it is completely dried inside. The best way to do this is by opening it. Be careful! This will void the warranty!
Convert iTunes to MP3
In general most of the songs purchased directly from iTunes online shop are protected with DRM. This protection lets you to play those tunes or songs only on specific devices like iPod, iPhone and computers. These DRM protected files can not be played on general media players and random computers. So, naturally you always want to convert these files in most popular audio format MP3. So, in order to convert iTunes to MP3, first of all you need to find whether it’s DRM protected or not.
Upgrade Video Card
You can follow simple steps mentioned below if you have the need to upgrade your video card with a least one.
- First of all you need to find the latest available version of your Video Card on internet. Also before purchasing make sure the new video card is supported by your mother board.
- When you got the proper video card, then uninstall the driver of your current video card and then switch of your machine. You can uninstall the old video driver from Start Menu -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add Remove Programs.
How to upgrade PS3 Hard Drive
Like other gaming consoles, you can also upgrade PS3 Hard Drive on your Sony Play Station Game Console easily. Before upgrading, make sure about the warranty terms as it may void warranty if remaining.
