Monday, November 24, 2008

How to Choose Between a Desktop or a Laptop ?

Have you a decision to make? Are you sitting there wondering whether you should buy a laptop or desktop. Here are the reasons that you should by either one. Read the article after this email and comment box.

Step1
First, decide how safe your environment is -- from thieves. If you live in an area that is constantly being robbed or in an area where the cat-burglars roam every week, then the desktop might be best for you. Most thieves are looking for that portable, lightweight laptop. They can pop into your place, pocket the computer right into their own backpack and walk out unnoticed. The desktop, on the other hand, takes more muscle, and most thieves just won't bother. Why lug a stolen desktop around --when in the same space, you could carry three or four laptops. So, if you live in a secure area or if you live in a home where there is someone "always at home", then a laptop is a good choice for you.
Step2
Laptops give you the advantage of easy set up after a "move" or change of scenery. Are you moving soon or do you move often? Laptop is the way to go. So many times, our friends have said,"we just moved in and the computer is not connected yet". And that goes on for weeks or months sometimes, after they relocate. Laptops are the best ways to save time. You move, just put the backpack into your bag and carry it out yourself. You are "set up" and connected immediately day as your move.
Step3
And now, for the myth that laptops can not do what desktop do. That is so not true. The only thing that a laptop cannot do is weigh in as much. Laptops can do the same gaming, computing, net access, storage and surfing access, that any desktop can do. Years ago, desktop could hold more and do more. But come into this century, laptops are singing the song, "Anything you can do, I can do better"! All you have to do is make sure that you get what you want when you order your laptop. If you order from Dell or from some other specific companies, they will make your laptop to order for you--at no extra cost. And, best of all, your laptop is portable --anywhere. You can plug your laptop in anywhere and do your word processing or storage procedures. You can use your laptop to store pictures and videos and important files. And, you can even connect on the net anywhere if you have the proper wireless equipment or files. There is not much that a desktop can do that a laptop cannot spin circles around. So, go for it. Choose the laptop.

DVD X Player Professional 4.1


DVD X Player is the first region free/code free application DVD player in the world.

Through this player you can play all region DVD on all DVD drives even if you have changed the region code 5 times. You needn't hack DVD drive (flash firmware) which is very dangerous.

It's a powerful and easy to use DVD player integrating all functions of a standard DVD player. It can provide superior video and audio (Dolby&DTS) quality, together with other enhanced functions: e.g. record DVD, optional skins, playback image and DV, image capture and bookmark, etc.

Furthermore, it supports DIVX, MPEG4, RM, QuickTime
, WMV, WMV-HD, MacroMedia Flash and popular media formats of Internet. DVD X Player can be extensively compatible with hardware, which is operated stable, smoothly under Windows 9898SE Me 2000 XP system.

Here are some key features of "DVD X Player Professional":
· Playing DVD/VCD/CD/DivX / XviD / MPEG-4 / QuickTIme / Real/ MacroMedia Flash
· Region free / Code free / Zone free - RPC2/RCE Region Free/ Operation-free
· Record your favorite DVD movie into MPEG2 video or MP3 audio file
· Support operation-free through which you can skip the FBI warning easily
· Record your favorite DVD movie into MPEG2 video or MP3 audio file
· Smart Stretch lets you enjoy any movie with 16:9 aspect ratio on any screen mode, without distortion
· Supports Dolby Digital 5.1(AC-3), Digital Theater System (DTS), Dolby Surround, multi-channel decoding up to 7.1 channels
· Visualization enables DVD X Player to display multi-colored shapes and patterns that change in harmony with the audio track being played
· Desktop Video enables you to watch DVD and work simultaneously!

Download: 5.2 MB
Password : www.dl4all.com

Opera 9.60 for Windows


"Opera lets you surf the Internet in a safer, faster, and easier way."
BSEditor: Opera lets you surf the Internet in a safer, faster, and easier way. One of the most full-featured Internet power tools on the market, it includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. You can customize the look and content of your browser with a few clicks of the mouse. you can free download Opera 9.60 Build 10421 RC1 now.
Download:5.4mb





YouTube Downloader 3.31


"YouTube Downloader is a free tool that downloads videos from youtube."
BSEditor: YouTube Downloader is a free tool that downloads videos from YouTube or Google Video.

YouTube Downloader allows you to easily grab and save desired youtube video to your local computer.

Simply paste the URL of a video into the program, press Start , and the AVI or MPEG file will be downloaded into the selected folder.

You dont need any players to play flash video just play it on the defult media player clasic.

YouTube Downloader is a completly FREE Software. It contains absolutely NO ADWARE, NO SPYWARE, NO REGISTRATION, NO POPUPS, NO MALWARE or other unwanted software.

Features:
- Easy to use
- Save youtube video as AVI file
- Save youtube video as MPEG file
- Save youtube video as FLV file
you can free download YouTube Downloader 3.31 now.
Download:2.4mb

LimeWire 4.18.6

"lime wear - Share computer files with anyone on the internet lime wier 4.18"
Brothersoft Editor/ LimeWire is a software package which enables individuals to search for and share computer files with anyone on the internet.
LimeWire is compatible with the Gnutella file-sharing protocol and can connect with anyone else running Gnutella-compatible software.
At startup, the LimeWire program will connect, via the internet, to the LimeWire Gateway, a specialized intelligent Gnutella router, at startup to maximize the user's viewable network space.LimeWire is a tool that allows you to share files over the internet.
Further, the most recent version of Lime Wire enables Group functionality, so that users can connect to other people interested in sharing the same kinds of files that they are.
Here are some key features of 'LimeWire Basic':
-No bundled software of any kind!
No spyware. No adware. Guaranteed.
-Firewall to Firewall Transfers.
Since about 60% of users are currently firewalled, this feature greatly increases the amount of content on the network.
-Faster network connections.
-Universal Plug 'N Play.
UPnP support allows LimeWire to find more search results and have faster downloads.
-iTunes Integration.
Windows users can now take advantage of LimeWire's iTunes integration.
-Creative Commons Integration.
LimeWire now recognizes OGGs and MP3s licensed under a Creative Commons License.
-'What's New?' feature.
Users can browse the network for the most recent content additions.
-Search drill down results.
Searches in LimeWire now immediately display the artists, albums and other information that fully describes files.
-Proxy support.
Users can now use web proxies to route their downloads to protect their identity.
-Support for International searches and International groups.
Users can now search in any language, and LimeWire ensures that a user will be connected to other users with their own language to aide international users
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Download:4.67mb




How Do You Increase Blog Traffic?

Between the internet strategy teleseminar for the San Francisco Writing Conference I did on Monday, the blogging presentation I did for the Oakland branch of Ladies Who Launch on Tuesday, and the consults I had with individual bloggers on Wednesday and Thursday, I've been asked several times this week:

"How do I increase my blog traffic?"

Based on my own experience, and after reading posts about blog traffic by folks like Seth Godin, Darren Rowse of ProBlogger, and others, here is a list of tips I've compiled:

  • Post regularly.
  • Link to other bloggers in your posts.
  • Comment on other blogs.
  • Have a blogroll.
  • Make it easy to comment. It's ok to have comment moderation, but don't make people register.
  • Allow readers to email posts to other people.
  • Enable subscription to your rss feed with Feedburner.
  • Enable subscription by email with Feedblitz.
  • Include images or graphics with every post to catch the reader's eye. Blogs are a visual medium.
  • Add your blog URL to your email signature.
  • Tell Google you have a blog.
  • Tell Technorati you have a blog.
  • Write titles with phrases that people are searching for (i.e. How to Bake a Cake).
  • Write about current events.
  • Ask a question in your title.
  • Post a list (i.e. Ten Ways to Frost a Cake).
  • Provide a way for people to easily share and bookmark your posts by using something like AddThis or Add to Any.
  • Twitter.
  • Bookmark your posts in del.icio.us, and other social bookmarking services.
  • Try writing shorter posts (200-300 words). That's about how many words the average person can read in a minute.
  • Leave more space between paragraphs. Use bold subtitles. Catch the reader's eye.
  • Participate in memes, blog carnivals and challenges.
  • Tags your post with Technorati tags.
  • Let ping servers know when you have a new post.
  • Interview people who have blogs or email lists, and will post a link to the interview.
  • Have guest bloggers post on your blog
  • Include videos in your posts.
  • Install web analytics tools like SiteMeter, StatCounter and Google Analytics. Look at what kinds of posts get the most traffic. Write more of those!
  • Highlight your most popular posts in your sidebar.
  • Create a MyBlogLog community.
  • Participate in social networks like Facebook and MySpace, as well as niche social networks related to the theme of your blog.
  • Participate in online forums and communities.
  • List your blog in blog directories.
  • Run a contest.
Finally, write posts that people want to read!

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut keys Action

File Menu shortcuts

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+S Save the opened document for Web

Ctrl+Shift+P To change Page Setup for printing

Alt+Ctrl+P Print the opened document with preview

Alt+Shift+Ctrl+I To display the info of opened file

Ctrl+Q Used to exit from adobe Photoshop

Edit Menu shortcuts

Ctrl+Z To undo/redo the last changes

Alt+Ctrl+Z Go to one step backward

Shift+Ctrl+Z Go to one step forward

Ctrl+X or F2 Used to cut the selected area

Ctrl+C or F3 Used to copy the selected area

Ctrl+V or F4 Used to Paste the copied value

Image Menu shortcuts

Ctrl+L To adjust the color levels

Alt+Shift+Ctrl+L To adjust the auto Contrast

Ctrl+B Used to adjust the Color and Tone balance

Ctrl+U Used to adjust the Hue/Saturation

Ctrl+Alt+X Used to Extract the selected area

Ctrl+I Used to Invert

Layer Menu Shortcuts

Ctrl+N Used to insert new Layer

Ctrl+J Used to move Layer via copy

Ctrl+Shift+J Used to move Layer via cut

Ctrl+G To create the Group of layers

Shift+Ctrl+G To create the ungroup of layers

Ctrl+E Used to Merge the Layers

Ctrl+Shift+E Used to Merge Visible

Select Menu Shortcuts

Ctrl+A Used to select all

Ctrl+D Used to deselect all

Alt+Ctrl+A Used to select all layers

Shift+Ctrl+D Used to reselect

Filter Menu Shortcuts

Alt+Ctrl+X Used to extract the selected image

Shift+Ctrl+X Used to Liquify the selected image

Alt+Shift+Ctrl+X To create the Pattern Preview

Ctrl+F Used to view the last Filter

Filter Menu Shortcuts

Ctrl++ or Ctrl+= Used to apply Zoom in

Ctrl+- Used to apply Zoom out

Ctrl+0 Used to view as Fit on screen

Ctrl+R Used to display the Rulers

F9 Used to display the Actions panel

F5 Used to display the Brushes panel

F6 Used to display the Color panel

How to Make a Solar Cell Phone Charger

From http://www.2pointhome.com A little soldering is all it takes to make this cool little emergency cell phone charger. Keep it in the glove box of your car, in case you ever get stranded in the woods and start to hear banjo music! You might be able to find the mini solar panels at a store that sells science or electronics equipment; otherwise you can order them online. Please note, you'll also be cutting the wire on the cell phone charger, so make sure it's not the only one you have! You can often find cheap chargers at discount stores like Big Lots -- it doesn't matter if it's AC or car compatible, since you'll only be using the end that plugs in your phone.

Step1
Cut wires & tubing Take the 2 solar power panels and cut all four wires to about 1" in length. Cut 1/4" of plastic off of the tip of each wire with the wire stripper so copper wires are exposed. This exposed wire is called a 'lead.' Cut the small heat shrink tubing into four equal pieces (1" each). Slide the small heat shrink tubing onto both black wires.
Step2
Solder solar panel leads Using a toothpick, paint leads with flux on a red wire from one solar panel, and a black wire from the other solar panel. Put those two leads together, and solder using your piece of solder and the soldering iron.
Step3
Heat-shrink tubing Slide small heat shrink tubing over the leads you just soldered together. Heat the tubing with heat gun just enough for it to shrink.
Step4
Cut phone charger wire Cut off the wire from your old charger to about 2.5 feet and strip off 2.5" of outer plastic from the loose end. Cut 1/4" off of each of the inside wires to make leads. Slide the full length of the large heat shrink tubing onto this main wire for later use in Step 6.
Step5
Flux, solder and heat-shrink loose leads On your main wire, slide a piece of small heat shrink tubing onto the red wire. Flux all loose leads of main wire as well as the solar panels with the toothpick. Solder red leads from main wire and solar panels together. Repeat with black wires. Slide heat shrink tubings over these soldered leads and use heat gun to shrink.
Step6
Test charger Test the charger by connecting it to a phone under bright light.
Step7
Heat-shrink solar panel leads On your main wire, slide large heat shrink tubing over the two soldered leads which connect to the solar panels. Use the heat gun to shrink the tubing.
Step8
Tape and close On the back of the solar panels, cover the two brass rivets with double-sided tape (so they don't make contact with the Altoids tin.) Tape the two solar panels on the inside lid of the tin. Tuck the main wire into the case and close. Go somewhere sunny (Florida is nice) and charge it up! For more great DIY projects visit: http://www.2pointhome.com

How to Create a Network of Internet Friends

If you spend a lot of time on the internet, chances are you have already made several friends, unless your personality is such that you created “cyber-enemies” instead. Either way, here are a few simple tips on how to create a network of internet friends.

Step1
Join and actively participate in an active internet community. Whatever you enjoy doing or discussing, there is an online community for it. You can join a chat room or a forum. Just register and join the online community by introducing yourself and telling the group a little about who you are and your hobbies. Respond to comments and various topics and be "visible" in the community. Soon the members will get to know you and you can enjoy watching your friendships grow.
Step2
Blog about a popular topic. Start a blog about Sarah Palin's daughter, the daughter's boyfriend, Hillary Clinton, Bigfoot or any hot topic or current event. You'll have an instant network of internet friends! Many opinionated folk will start to comment on your blog. As you respond to comments and interact with the group, you will develop friendships and talk to people as if you have known them all your life.
Step3
Take an Internet class. Internet classes will provide a unique environment for intelligent conversation among people with a common interest and a common goal. You learn to chat online, post on message boards and interact in forums with classmates and instructors. Not only do you meet new friends worldwide, but you learn and get a degree (if desired) in the process!
Step4
Start or join an online book club. Pick a book or author you are passionate about and invite others who are passionate about the same writing style to join in the discussions. There are many popular online book clubs listed in the resource section of this article.
Step5
Start an online forum. Start an internet forum on a topic of your choice. Maybe a "Complaints" forum where people can get loads of garbage off their chest. Just imagine how much good you will do for heart disease and hypertension!!

How to Create a Free Website

You have a Blog, a photo stream or maybe some crazy-only you can make-products you want to sell. Perhaps you want to showcase yourself, your music or your professional services. Maybe you just want a free website! Here are some of my favorite places to go for a free website!

Step1
Research the best free website creators that are right for you. Which host will provide the file space you need and the capacity you want? Who offers the best options when it comes to function and capability?
Step2
My personal favorite is Weebly (www.weebly.com). I have two websites through them! You get two free websites (you either have to already own the domain name or you can buy one through them) before you have to upgrade to a Pro account. It’s free! You can add Google Ad sense in seconds and create an UNLIMITED number of pages! That’s right…you can have a HUNDRED pages if your heart desires. You can have unlimited Blogs and it’s simple to add a photo gallery or stream from your flikr account. If you would like to see an example of a Weebly website (this is where I plug in my little creation) go to my profile and click on my websites. Try it out…this is my favorite website creator!
Step3
The next one is Freewebs.com. This is my next suggestion. They have over 300 templates, forums and photo editing. Come to think of it, they actually offer way more than Weebly…but I have to pay my dues to my “first” right? Anyways, they also have chat rooms, advanced HTML options (I’m getting a little turned on, aren’t you?) and a member e-mail list (oh my gosh where have you been?). Okay, try out Freewebs first guys and girls…they totally rocked my world just now.
Step4
Next on my list is Doodlekit.com. The cool thing about Doodle is that you can choose which language you want your website to be in and they also hook you up with a newsletter creator (something I desperately need…have no idea why I went with anything else). They also help you out with SEO (search engine optimization) and bless you with IP addresses of each visitor and other fantastic statistics about your website. They also make room for a more advanced internet user with XHTML and HTML options. The coolest thing is that they allow you to create an alias e-mail address that will forward any e-mail to your real one. They are a real competitor with Freewebs in my opinion. Now for the bad news (sniff sniff). Most of these featurs will cost you extra. I know, I know! I got your hopes up...I'm sorry! They do offer a free service but also offer great "pay a little extra" features. Just make sure you do a little digging before signing up.
Step5
Now for an even bigger listing of free website creators, click here: http://www.thefreesite.com/Free_Web_Space/
Step6
The greatest thing about these website creators is that they basically walk you through everything! They explain the details so even the most inexperienced internet virgin out there can manage their way into creating an awesome, personalized...and best of all FREE, website.