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Open source software is a boon to people like me. Here is a list of amazing softwares which will blow away paid ones.   Windows Live Writer Best Blogging Tool Ever! There is nothing that can beat this application. You can use Blogger, WordPress, Typepad and what not. As a matter of fact I am using this right now.  Open Office Why do you want to spend $200 on Microsoft when you [...]

Nowadays, many users are switching to Google Chrome because it’s fast. One of the disadvantages of Google Chrome is the small plug-in library. Here’s where Bookmarklets comes to the rescue. These are small JavaScript snippets which act like an add-on. Instructions – Drag the links to the Bookmarking Toolbar. Stumble It – StumbleUpon, a very popular service should be the first in the list. [...]

Until recently, setting up a group chat was really difficult. If it comes to video or audio chat, it can be a behemoth task to some people. A web app called TinyChat comes to the rescue. Let it be a small meeting with your client or a happy family talk, this app gets it all done. It lets you use Webcam, Microphone. All you need is a Twitter or a Facebook ID.

I had this Liteon DVD Drive that wouldn’t read disks, no matter what. ‘Disc Unreadable’ or ‘Open Tray’ or ‘Dirty disc’ is all that I could see. These errors mean, it could be a bad write or a bad DVD drive. I have made a check list that would take you out of this dilemma. If it isn’t the DVDs, then you can try a pot tweak. By doing this, you actually give the DVD Drive’s [...]

You would have heard of Vista Theme, Windows 7 theme, Mac theme and what not. Presenting the Google Chrome theme, Tada! :D.You can have any operating system’s visuals on your Windows XP using a set of softwares – RocketDock, TransBar, ÜberIcon, UXTheme etc. Its basically the same apps with a different attire. Download it. Source

My mom  needed to make a soft copy of some printed documents. This was a weary task. Then, a brain wave occurred to me. I just took a snap / scan of the document and converted it to digital text or  can I say, ‘typed’ or ‘copyable’ text. Here are some applications you can use.. Note: You will need a decent processor because these programs are quite heavy on the CPU. As this is a program you [...]

Some of us having slow PCs, press the start button and go have a cup of coffee and then use the PC when it is ready to use. Password prompt is a small problem. Here’s a quick tip. 1) Click on Start-Run 2) Type in ‘Control Userpasswords2‘ 3) Uncheck ‘Users must enter username and password to use this computer.

Electronic devices hate water. Many of us have ended up wrecking our Mobile Phones, PDAs, Flash drives, iPods, Digital Cameras etc by putting it in water. I recently had my pants washed with my Pen drive in it. Fortunately, I could recover it. Here’s how. Remove the battery instantly. Don’t switch the device on or charge it what so ever. This can lead to short circuits. First, clean the places [...]

QWERTY is the most used Keyboard layout in the world. It was designed to minimize typebar clashes in a typewriter. Now, in the computer age, we are still using the old design instead of the new and improved design – The Dvorak Simplified Keyboard. This layout has better ergonomics, reduces fatigue, increases typing speed etc (More Info). As a matter of fact, you can also type with one finger! But, [...]

I just got my hands on the Xbox LIVE update with Facebook, Twitter, last.fm, Zune apps. This is a decent update, but not a ground breaker. It still has some bugs which, I am sure that, it will be taken care of in the Final Update.Here is a quick review. Only Gold members can enjoy this update. last.fm & Zune only for US & Canada regions. Unauthorized HDD will not work. Chatpad / Keyboard [...]