Top 10 unknown Google tricks

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Calculator

Use the Google Search engine as a calculator by typing a math problem in the search. For example, typing: 100 + 200 would display results as 300.

Track airline flight and packages

Enter the airline and flight number to display the status of an airline flight and it's arrival time. For example, type: delta 123 to display this flight information if available.

Google can also give a direct link to package tracking information if you enter a UPS, FedEx or USPS tracking number.

Phone number lookup

Enter a full phone number with area code to display the name and address associated with that phone number.

Definitions

Pull up the definition of the word by typing define followed by the word you want the definition for. For example, typing: define bravura would display the definition of that word.

Solution, Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage

What?  I was trying to access my bank’s web page but instead of the page I was presented with this message.  Is the web site down?  Nope, doesn’t seem to be.  It pings with no problem.  I’m firing up the Firefox, and voila – the web page appears before my eyes.  Is something wrong with the IE?  Did I unknowingly install a rogue browser extension, spyware or adware?  The fact that it’s a bank’s site made me suspicious.

Or is it just IE8?  I’m trying compatibility mode – nope, the same result.  Trying IE8 from another machine.  Works like a charm!  This is starting to look very troubling.  OK, it’s time for serious investigation.

Perhaps Autoruns can tell me what’s going on?  It’s a Sysinternals tool.  I’m looking through IE BHO’s, Winsock providers, other stuff that’s in there.  Nothing stands out.  Everything looks normal.

Perhaps it’s the anti-virus?  Or Vmware network services?  Shutting everything down.  Still nothing.

OK, let’s take a look at what happens at the network level.  Launching the Wireshark.  Capturing some network packets and what am I seeing?  IE8 sends a DNS query for the bank’s site.  The query resolves OK.  Then it establishes the connection: SYN, SYN+ACK, ACK – so far so good.  Then it sends HTTP GET.  And the very next packet it receives from the site is RST.  No wonder it can’t display the web page!  The site just drops the connection.

General Cleaning Tips -1

How to maintain your PC

Below is a listing of general tips that should be taken when cleaning any of the components or peripherals of a computer as well as tips to help keep a computer clean.

• Never spray or squirt any liquid onto any computer component. If a spray is needed, spray the liquid onto a cloth and then use that cloth to rub down the component.

• You can use a vacuum to suck up dirt, dust, or hair around the computer on the outside case. However, do not use a vacuum for the inside of your computer as it generates a lot of static electricity that can damage the internal components of your computer. If you need to use a vacuum to clean the inside of your computer, use a portable battery powered vacuum designed to do this job or try using compressed air.
• When cleaning a component or the computer, turn it off before cleaning.

Tips to Speed Up Startup With a SSD or Hybrid Drive

The cheapest way to get the 50% startup speed boost is by buying a small SD card and using it to host just your startup files. Unfortunately, this method may also require reinstalling Windows which is too much work for an article that promised you wouldn’t need to change any settings.

The most expensive way to speed up your startup by 50% is to buy a full Solid State Drive (SSD). Then all you need to do is plug it into your computer and copy over all of your files, including your hidden boot sector. Your computer can do this overnight while you sleep using the free program, Clonezilla. After the files copy, you simply remove your old hard drive and use just the SSD.

Windows 8 useful tips - 2

Special Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts

Knowing at least some of the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts will make your Windows 8 experience much more enjoyable. Try to memorize these top Windows 8 shortcut keys.

• Press the Windows key to open the Start screen or switch to the Desktop (if open).
• Press the Windows key + D will open the Windows Desktop.
• Press the Windows key + . To pin and unpin Windows apps on the side of the screen.
• Press the Windows key + X to open the power user menu, which gives you access to many of the features most power users would want (e.g. Device Manager and Command Prompt). 

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Tips to customize your tiles

Most users likely to modify Windows Start screen tiles by adjusting the sizes, where they are located, and what is listed. Here i am providing tips customize your tiles.

• Move any tile by clicking and dragging the tile. While moving a tile, if you need a larger view of the Start screen move the tile towards the top or bottom of the screen to zoom out.

How to Increase Your System Virtual Memory or RAM

All of the programs you expect to run at once but very important your system should has particular amount of RAM run to all. If your RAM capacity is small (less than 2GB), your system will run slow as you open several applications/programs at once. Here is a very simple trick you can use to increase your RAM and make your system run faster more than before.

1.Click right on My Computer.
2.On the left side of panel select “Advanced system settings”.

3.The System Properties window will pop. Go to Advanced tab and then click on under Performance   settings.

5 Easy Quick Tips On How To Speed Up Your Computer

1.    Maintaining a clean personal computer means a faster computer. Therefore we should always organize our computer files in a way that makes them easy to find and also easy to backup.

2.   When we boot into our computer it is not only the Windows operating system that is starting, as most people have many other programs starting at the same time (Example:Skype,UTorrent ).To speed up this process we need to disable startup programs.

10 Cool Tips For Maintaining Your Laptop

Nowadays, many people are using laptops for their school work, business or leisure time. However, laptops need proper maintenance if not it can lose their efficiency. The following are some tips which will help improve your laptop usage.

       1. Careful from dust

     To make sure your laptop remains effective for a long time, you need to protect it from dust. An accumulation of dust in your laptop could block or stop the ventilation areas and result in overheating. It is thus very important to keep your laptop from being exposed to dust.

      2. Put a firewall and antivirus software

      If you don’t install any antivirus software, your laptop will infect by a virus. Make sure you use correct antivirus software to protect your laptop and keep it efficient for longer. Also you should install a firewall to control access to your laptop. A firewall will alert you anytime an external unit tries to access your laptop. You will then have the option of either allowing access or blocking. Also, you need to be cautious about using external hard drives and pen drives with your laptop.

Access Icons On Your Windows Desktop Without Minimizing Anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When we already working on a bunch of things on our computer,  Sometimes we have to access an icon on our Windows desktop. It can be fairly difficult because we have to minimize open windows to clear the desktop and find the icon we are looking for. If you can relate to this, then you’ll certainly find this tip very helpful and convenient.

To create a Desktop shortcut on your Windows task bar, follow these simple steps:

1. Right click on your Windows Taskbar.

2. Press right click on Properties.

How to display multiple clocks in your desktop????

Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 provides users to display multiple clocks on their desktop. This  option is mostly useful to users who work with people who are at a different location that means people those who are in different countries with a different time zone.

To add this additional clocks in your desktop, follow these easy steps:

1. Press Right Mouse button on the clock located at the lower right corner of your desktop.