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In Windows Xp, you need to go to Registry to change the name of My Computer , Recycle Bin and others,
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Youtube has introduced Shorthened URL for its youtube videos. The short URL starts with youtu.be(keep dot before two characters in youtube) It is simple. Just copy the Youtube video id and place it after youtu.be/

Eg.
If your youtube video link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldYWKTQTIFA
For this , the Video ID is ldYWKTQTIFA (The video ID is the 11 character after = )
So the Shorthened URL is youtu.be/ldYWKTQTIFA

P.S: Make a note that, www should not come before the short URL.

Alternatively Google has introduced shorth URL goo.gl for its service. It is not for customers use.

It is essential to have a good configuration PC to run your application , play Games, and so on with out any problem. One of the most important is to have a good Processor. Today i am going to say some Valuable Tips before buying a Processor. In Today’s Market, Intel and AMD are the most used Processors in Windows Operating System while Motorola Processors in Mac. Most people think Intel Processors are more worth than AMD . If you are going to check out most of the Retail Store for PC/Laptop , they show you most of the configuration with Intel and make you think AMD is in bin . But What actually is, Intel has paid Billion dollars to PC/Laptop manufacturer for not buying AMD and using INTEL there by increasing their production. But Intel was caught off by European AntiTrust Law(Link to Techcrunch).
So feel free that AMD is also great compatitive Processor to Intel. Back on the Track,

First think what is the primary purpose to upgrade the purpose. If you have a computer and you use it for surfing Internet, working with Microsoft Office , work at home with the application that you no longer need any future processor upgrade, in such cases you can get a processor that best suits it rather than buying a higer capacity Processors like Intel i3 or i7. These processors are for Addicted Gamers :-), people who are working with WorkBench application and some more. So it is Highly Recommended to jot down for what you are using your System and is it Upgrading is really worth.

Secondly , check whether the Processors you are buying will by compatable with your motherboard. If not you will have to replace the motherboard which doubles your cost. There should be a compatibilty between your Motherboard and processors.

Next think is to check whether it will support for the future Games/Application . If you are now buying Core 2 duo Processor for your Gaming PC and after 6 or 12 Months, you will have to upgrade the processors again. Because the Games that are coming in the market are expecting the higer processor speed to meet maximum Gaming Experience. So you have to see the processor that you purchase will be compatible for next 2 years.

I think you will have a good idea after reading this post, your comments are welcomed. :D

You can now add Google Public DNS IP to your DNS server IP which enable you to surf the internet in a faster and secure way.

To try it out:

* Configure your network settings to use the IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as your DNS servers or
* Read Google configuration instructions.

If you decide to try Google Public DNS, your client programs will perform all DNS lookups using Google Public DNS.

On 18th, Twitter was attacked group of hackers. So twitter was not able to load . The Hackers claimed themselves as “Iranian Cyber Army” They also hijacked www.mowjcamp.org

The translated version of the message(original in Arabic) in the Hijacked website:
“Iranian Cyber Army
THIS SITE HAS BEEN HACKED BY IRANIAN CYBER ARMY
iRANiAN.CYBER.ARMY@GMAIL.COM

U.S.A. Think They Controlling And Managing Internet By Their Access, But THey Don’t, We Control And Manage Internet By Our Power, So Do Not Try To Stimulation Iranian Peoples To .

NOW WHICH COUNTRY IN EMBARGO LIST? IRAN? USA?
WE PUSH THEM IN EMBARGO LIST
Take Care.”

It was almost down for a day. It is back online today. How ever it is recommended to change the password of your account.

Check out Google Count down , by visiting www.google.com and Click I’m Feeling Lucky button
It shows the New Year Arrival count down(In Seconds) .

Also , check out: Google holiday homepage,

The populare web browser Mozilla Firefox released its new patch today for Windows and Linux operating System . According to Mozilla , It had over come 62 bug fixed and Three critical vulnerability . You can download it from here: Download Link

btw , The next version of Mozilla firefox 3.6 is expected to be released by next year :)

You see many news from the Internet users affected while browsing the internet and your Credit Card number being used by Unauthorized person. Spamming and philishing gets to a new way day by day. It is must to have a Internet security Tool while browsing the Internet.
Today i gonna tell about a product that ensures your security while online .
Ad-Aware:

Ad-Aware is a software program that fights against Malware, spyware and scans for link that may harm your computer. It provides all in one security while online purchasing. Though there is free Version is available, i recommend you to buy Ad – Aware pro(37$) or plus (27$).
you can check out more information on : http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware.php

Also: You can get a free copy of Ad-Aware Pro (worth 37$) by getting a PCWorld magazine. you can comment to get a downloadable version for free!!

After the great hit of Windows 7 in the market , Today Microsoft announced that MS office 2010 will be available from June 2010 . Microsoft already released the beta version of Office 2010 . Check out the some of the Benefits of MS Office 2010 at Microsoft News
Download the beta Version Link : MS OFFICE 2010

Note: It is necessary to have Windows or Hotmail ID to download beta version , you can sign up for free

Have you bought your Computer/Laptop and searching for some of the adequate products ?

Here are some of the Top Free Program you need to have.

1. AntiVirus and Internet Security Program (AV)– AntiVirus is a software program that allows to get rid of  Harmful viruses spread through CDs, Pen drives, while browsing Internet . So it is necessary to have a Trusted AntiVirus either free or commercial .

Some of the Top Free AV Programs are Avira AntiVir Personal , Grisoft’s AVG  AV Free Edition.

Commercial version : Kaspersky 2009

There is a difference between AV and Internet security Software. AV provides only to get rid of Virus when it is in your Computer. While an Internet security Program allows the feature of a AV and provide a safe Internet surfing. Like it searches for virus in every mail you receive , warns about some of the malware/spyware containing Webpages.

2. Office Productive Tool – MS Office is the most popular Office tool. With the help of it , you can create a word document, create charts in Excel , design slide for your presentation and much more… Similarly there is a free Tool available which provides a similar environment for free!! yes absolutely free.

Download : http://www.openoffice.org/

you can also free download Adobe reader to view PDF files. Download :http://get.adobe.com/reader/

3. The Gate to the Internet
A web browser is a program that allows you to view Web pages . A good Web browser allows a better customization , loading time, Many add on program etc.
The famous Web browser is Mozilla Firefox . Download : http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/personal.html . Google Chrome and seamonkey are some of the other free popular Web browsers

4. Cleaning up your Computer- There are many junk files available on your computer like cookies, Temporary Internet files etc. CCleaner program allows you to clean the unwanted data available in your computer and provides a relative much more Hard disk space. It also allows to remove the unwanted Registries that are created by many software applications. You can download CCleaner : http://www.ccleaner.com/

5.Compressing Tool : Have you ever tried sending mail with an attachment and failed to attach it because of the large memory space of file . WinRAR and Winzip provides a compress and send via email . You can also split file . Download : Winrar , WinZip