Why your hard disk is full?

Hard disk is the area where all of your files are stored. But after some time, it comes to your notice that the hard disk is full. It may be due to various reasons- you actually have too much of multimedia files, some of the softwares may have made a hidden duplicate of your files,
or it may have created accidentally by you, etc. And you wonder why your hard disk is full? Or what directory is taking up most of the hard disk space? Your computer can respond slow when there is less space in its hard disk.
Get a tool which is free and easy to use to get rid of this problem. SequoiaView is a freeware that was developed by the computer science department of the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven to answer your queries regarding hard disk utilization.

SequoiaView uses a visualization technique called cushion tree maps to provide you with a single picture of the entire contents of your hard drive. You can use it to locate those large files that you haven't accessed in one year, or to quickly locate the largest picture files on your drive. You can also go directly to the directory by right clicking on the image of your drive. You can download the tool from its site http://w3.win.tue.nl/nl/onderzoek/onderzoek_informatica/visualization/sequoiaview/

Windows update problem?

If you are unable to update your 32 bit Windows due to errors, here is a simple but an advance solution. Dial-a-fix is an advanced utility for 32-bit versions of Microsoft Windows written by DjLizard. It repairs various Windows problems, such as:

• Windows Update errors and problems with Automatic Updates
• Windows msi installation problem
• SSL, HTTPS, and Cryptography service (signing/verification) issues
• COM/ActiveX object errors and missing registry entries
• and more.

Dial a fix site "http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix" says that Dial-a-fix is a collection of known fixes gleaned from Microsoft Knowledge base articles and other important support forums, that will assist you in repairing problems with your system. Although this tool is ordinarily meant for power users, technicians, and administrators, it is quite safe to use even without technical guidance (although guidance is recommended). Simply choose the solutions you wish to apply via check marks, and click GO. There are other buttons and tools present on the main dialog as well, such as the policy scanner. All tools and check marks identify their purpose when you mouse over them.
I have personally tested this tool and found it very useful in getting my problem solved. The best part - it is 100% freeware to use. You can download this amazing tool from its site http://wiki.djlizard.net/Dial-a-fix

Free Antivirus, spyware removal tool and firewall

Here are some of the best free wares:
1. AVG Anti virus free edition from http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
2. Avast Anti virus from http://avast.com/
3. Ad-aware 2007 free edition from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
4.Zone alarm free from http://www.zonealarm.com
5.Comodo firewall from Download.com

"ShieldsUp" for comprehensive Internet security checkup

"Shieldsup" is Internet's quickest, most popular, reliable and trusted, free Internet security checkup and information service. And now in its Port Authority Edition, it's also the most powerful and complete. Check your system and learn about using the Internet safely. There is also another utility "Leaktest" that Ensure that your PC's personal firewall can not be easily fooled by malicious "Trojan" programs or viruses. It will test your firewall for any leak which may lead to exploitation. Get both the test done at this site- http://www.grc.com/default.htm

Blocking popup

You can get pop up messages even though your browser blocks it, or you have a pop up blocker. This is due to an hidden Internet server i.e,windows messenger running by default in Windows NT, 2000, XP. It receives and accepts, among other things, unsolicited network messages that causes pop up dialog boxes to appear on the desktop.Internet spammers as well as sites are using this to generate pop up for their own means. However, by using a simple free program shootthemessenger of 22k you can prevent such spam. You can download it from http://www.grc.com/files/shootthemessenger.exe There are so many other free light utilities on http://www.grc.com for securing your computer.

life cycle

(c) sunil kr sinha

Here is our life cycle...see the similarity and the movement it makes .......

BROADBAND SPEED TESTER

You can check your broadband speed at various sites. You can also review what is wrong with your PC or Internet connection and tweak or modify your computer or Internet setting accordingly. Here are some of them:
1. Dataone Broadband speed tester: Only for BSNL broadband(India) user. It tests only your
connection speed with a comparative chart. G0 to http://www.dataone.in/

2. SG Bandwith speed tester: You will have to select a server near you to get the speed of
your broadband. You will also find some network tool here
for tweaking your connection or PC. Go to http://www.speedguide.net/speedtest/

3.Auditmypc.com: Here you can test your speed as well as audit your PC
various issues. Go to http://www.auditmypc.com/internet-speed-test.asp


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Root kit

Rootkits are softwares that are designed to hide files, registry entries or processes. It can be used to hide viruses, spy wares, Trojans and other malicious code. It usually hides them from anti virus softwares and users thus making them more dangerous. As a result, users could be unaware that their computers could be sending out spams, launching attacks against other computers or even harboring Trojans used to steal confidential data.
However, there are some good free programs which can detect and remove rootkits easily. One of these programs is Panda Anti-Rootkit at http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/antirootkit/
You can also use rootkit revealer from http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/RootkitRevealer.mspx

VIRTUAL WEB WINDOWS DEVELOPED BY INDIANS

Now you can get your personal windows desktop on any computer of the world. Thanks to developer team of an Indian firm who has made nivio to access a desktop via web browser from any part of the world and after logging in your personal desktop is ready to use.It is world's first windows based online desktop. Main features of nivio are:
1.Your familiar Windows operating system always available
2.Further software applications available within seconds
3. Accessible via a browser so it is where you are
4. Files are always backed up
How does it works:
* The user visits www.nivio.com.
* The user logs in using a user id and password.
*The user has now a windows desktop.
*Within this desktop the user can work in way like they are using their PC.
*The data regarding your activities is stored with nivio, no backups are needed. No need to
take hard copy or soft copy of your files to any place. You can get it again whenever want,
wherever want on any PC after logging nivio again with your user id and password. Also no
worry for hard disk crashes, software failures etc. The service is always available.

However the minimum recommended band with for using the service is 128 Kb . The other limitations are:

1. Due to constraints in streaming technology, streaming Video is not always as smooth as one would like.

2. Gaming requires a complete refresh of the screen in terms of graphics, Gaming can seem a little disjointed.

3. Trouble in using multifunction printers.

FREE VIDEO CONVERTOR FOR ALL KIND OF VIDEO FORMATE

Most of the time our goggle search end for a shareware or paid software to convert video formate. But there is a very good software that is FREE AND CAN easily convert your video or audio of any formate to any kind of formate. It works on almost any kind of formate. The software is Super C and according to it -if you need a simple, yet very efficient tool to convert (encode) or play any Multimedia file, without reading manuals or spending long hours training, then SUPER © is all you need. It is a Multimedia Encoder and a Multimedia Player, easy-to-use with 1 simple click.It does for FREE what other encoders CAN'T do for money.So download it free from- http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html and enjoy...

Windows 2000/XP refresh rate problem

Use ReForce to fix the problem. This program is a UNIVERSAL and PERMANENT fix for the Windows 2000/XP refresh rate problem (whereas games run at lower refresh rates than possible, thus causing headaches, eye strain etc.). It works with ANY monitor (including the Plug & Play ones), and ANY graphics card. You can download it from http://www.pagehosting.co.uk/rf/. You can also find detailed instruction about how to use the programs on this site :

1. Run the ReForce.exe file as you do any other file/program.
2. Select your monitor in the combo box at the top of the window, if it is not selected already. In the same box, the program should also be able to tell you at a glance if your monitor is [ACTIVE] or not, and give you a helpful ID code, which is useful when identifying the Plug & Play monitors.
3. You should now get a prompt saying that you have not customized any modes. So, select your display adapter and let the program fill the table for you.
4. You may now adjust the frequencies/resolutions if you wish (mostly used with the Plug & Play monitor drivers), by double-clicking on the appropriate cell in the table. Please note, that if you create a mode that Windows does not like, that resolution will be disabled for use by that graphics card. For added safety, never set a resolution's frequency above what RefreshForce detected it to be the first time you ran it. If you're not sure, restore the monitor's backup, and start over.
5. Click Apply and enjoy!

TAKING CARE of YOUR MONITOR

Monitor generates electro magnetic wave. It disturbs graphics of your monitor and also cause strain on your eye. For better viewing experience-

1. Don`t Put your mobile, cordless phone, or any other phone near your monitor.
   
2. Don`t use any Magnetic or Electric device near computer such as:- Iron, Speaker etc.
3. Degauss your Monitor at least once in a week.

Easy way to keep your computer clean, fast and secure

• CONFIGURATION- If it matches your requirements and job? Decide size of hard disk space, RAM, processor, etc.
• Install Softwares which you actually need- don't install each and every thing, make wise selection of the softwares for your use. Also don't make complete installation of the software, choose only the required programme.
• Check whether your software and hardware matches each other?
• Stop running of unwanted program. you can use ccleaner or click start menu, RUN , then type msconfig , press enter.. go to STARTUP TAB, unclick unwanted programme which automatically start when your computer starts. Restart.
• Always use a light AND GOOD anti virus program- such as NOD 32. You can get it from www.eset.com.
  
• Also use a good anti spy ware removal program like AD Aware SE Personal. you can download it from http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/. It is also free.
• De fragment your hard drive by right clicking hard drive, property, tool then defragment.
• Also scan your hard disk for bad sector and recovery at least monthly.
  
• Use registry cleaner if you have some idea about it. You can use cc cleaner cautiously to delete registry and unwanted started programme.You can download it from http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ and use it as privacy cleaner, cache cleaner use
  
• Use a better browser like firefox or opera which is faster than the IE.