Understanding Browser Hijacking And How To Correct It

Understanding Browser Hijacking And How To Correct It

By: Otis Cooper


If you are an Internet junkie and surf nearly 24 hours a day, it may be to your benefit to understand how Web Browser hijacking works and what you can be to prevent it as well as get rid of this nagging problem should you experience it.


The web contain sites that will override your browser's homepage setting and then replace it with their own. You can correct this by opening Internet Options in Control Panel and under Home Page, click either use blank or you specify a site of your choice.


But correcting a hijacked home page is much easier than correcting a hijacked Web Browser itself.This happens when your Web Browser is taken over by software with you having little and sometimes no control over its actions.


This happens when you are hit by such browser hijacking programs as CWS or CoolWebSearch.This software appeared in 2003 and is now one of the most invasive browser hijackers.You know you have been struck when you experience the following actions in your browser.

There is a noticeable decrease in overall PC performance. User's homepages are Smartsearch or other hijacked files and attempts to remove these are blocked.
Suddenly there appears a new toolbar in your browser You are bombarded with porn ads and porn is now being bookmarked in your favorites.


Your Internet Explorer browser quickly slows to a crawl. All web searches are redirected to other sites, in nearly all cases they will be porn. You will have little and sometimes no control over your web browser.Watch the files you download.
These programs may sometime arrive via a download. If this happens, you need to pay attention to where you are on the Internet and avoid these locations. Try to avoid downloading free screensavers for example.

Free screensavers or screensaver samples are often loaded with spyware, adware, and who knows what other insidious files that lurks within. If you do perform such download do a good virus, spyware scan.
What would be the remedy to get rid of this nightmare. You would not want porn pop-ups appearing on your PC when little Mary or David is nearby.


First go to http://www.helptogo.com and click on the link for a program named Hijackthis. Having this or other hijack removal files on disk will be your first line of defense.
And try to download CoolWebShredder to see if it will remove the program. However, even this may not work. http://www.softpedia.com is where you can learn more and download this program.


If CoolWebShredder don't work, you will have to do a complete reformat of your hard drive followed by a clean installation of Windows XP.

If you're computer is working fine now, take the time to backup your critical files. If you have to perform a clean installation of Windows XP, you will lose programs you installed.
Web Hijacking is growing and fast becoming a real pain in the "you know what" and removing them are becoming more and more a big headache.


You can also go to Google and do a search for the term "web browser hijackers" and find other files you can get to be ready you should run into this annoyance. Download the file and copy it on a cdrom or floppy disk, depending on the file size. Make two copies of the file and store it a safe place should you need it.


When you visit a site, you may be watched by what is known as a Web bug. This is a tiny graphic which sends information to another computer.It will have your IP and web site address and other data about you. As you spend time on the Internet, stop and take time to learn as much as possible about these Web Bugs.This bugs may transmit your web site and email address, for example to the web bug's main computer.


But being in the know ahead of time can save you lots of downtime using the Internet.Have that backup handy, and prepare an XP Recovery Kit and place in a safe and very secure place.



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Beware of Website "TRAP"

Beware of Website "TRAP"

Nowadays, we are facing with a lot of threat like Trojans, spyware worms when surfing the Net. The people out there who claim themselves as hackers became more “creative” to exploit the technology. They are using many different ways to cause us a lot of troubles during surfing like installing spyware that can slow our computer’s performance, stealing data and etc.

Today I am going to tell you most popular Website “trap”.

1) FakeWebsite
-For your information, “fake” website is usually used to steal our private data.
-Its hard to differentiate between the real web and fake because the interface is exactly the same.
-This fake website usually sent by email(spam), telling you to update yur account information or telling you that your account encounter some problem. So in order to fix the error or update your account, they provide LINK (fake link )in the email.
-If you click the link, you will be brought to the fake website. And if you giving your address, credit card number, hp no then your Done…

2) “Bad” Websites
-These websites usually directly infect or attack your computer.
-In order for them to begin their action, modern language of browser must be installed.
They are Java, javascript, or ActiveX.

3) Popup Windows
-Popup windows that suddenly appears during surfing is the other way for spyware to enter your computer. I’m always get this popup. What about you guys? If you surf a lot, I’m sure you will find it.
-These popup usually content some messages, like “you’ve win the lottery” , “your computer has been infected by spyware and in order to get rid of it you must click the popup” , “free screensaver” and many more.
-If you click “OK”, at that time spyware automatically enter your system without being noticed.

4) Creative Version of Popup Windows
-This is the evolution of popup windows. This popup usually has nice Close Button( X ). Usually when you see this button, you will click on it to close the popup.
-You are totally wrong. When you clicked X, it will start the process of downloading some data and may be dialing some unknown services that, high charges services.
-When you received this kind of popup, what should you do ? Here’s the solution.
Close the popup with the keyboard combination “Ctrl + W”.

5) Hidden Link
-There many ways to attached Trojans or spyware in mp3 files or video files
-There are some cases that the downloaded mp3 files come with hidden link.
So, when you try to play the mp3 files using media player or winamp, your browser may be open a few windows or popup that contain ads.
-Just remember, on the Net spyware is everywhere.

I think that’s all. Hope this tips will give you some guide when facing the same problem as I state above. Tell your friend about this. Protect your privacy !...

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Wii Console Already Cracked?

Wii Console Already Cracked?
Actually there are rumors that hackers have found the fisrt loop hole in Nintendo's Wii. I still do not know whether its true or not.But as far as i know, the Nintendo said that they already provide best security to prevent Wii from being cracked.

What can we conclude...
If the rumors is true, Wii may be in danger situation because we can say that the virus is not far behind. (Hackers can insert the virus inside the console ). When it happens, hackers can do an irrepairable damage to the console.

#As we know, hackers were able to crack even Playstation and XBOX before. So, it is possible they can do it again at Wii.

What's your opinion ?

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Buying Gold Coins

Buying Gold Coins

Do you know what is Gold Coins or Bullion coins? Well, Gold and Bullion coins actually the precious metals.Its like the real money but in different form.Bullion coins have a proven ability to protect wealth and preserve one's purchasing power, and gold coins offer divisible size and are universally acceptable in a recognizable form.This makes the purchase of gold coins and the selling of gold coin convenient through reputable coin dealers

Where to Buy Gold Coins?
The solution is at Monex, America’s trusted name in precoius metals for more than 360 years. premier coin dealer because of its sizable buy-and-sell bullion and coin market.
Many Investors have purchased billions of dollars of gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion and bullion coins from Monex because they offers competitive gold coin prices, making Monex the preferred source for the purchase of coins.

Monex offers a number of convenient ways for buying gold coins, including:-
1)Gold Vienna Philharmonics
2)Canadian Gold Maple Leafs
3)U.S. Gold American Buffalos
4)U.S. Gold American Eagles
5)South African Gold Krugerrands

The other products are like Silver coins, platinum and palladium. For more info, just visit Monex.

How to Restrict File Sharing

How to Restrict File Sharing
Right now, I am using windows XP professional as my primary operating system. Since my college got the LAN connection, we are able to share anything in our workgroup.Since i am the one downloading a lot of tv series(like Prison Break, Heroes, Smallville ), movies and anime, I have to share it after downloading because a lot people there likewatching anime and tv series.

By sharing a lot of stuff in the network, my computer become slower.It makes feel uncomfortable especially during playing game.My computer become a bit lag because too many accessing my network that time. Then I've decided to give access to my computer only to certain. So,how can I do that in windows XP.

After searching around, here's the solution, "Applying Password on Shared Folders".

Quick Tips:-
1) Go to Control Panel > Administrative tools
2) Then Computer Management
3) On the left column, you will see Local Users and Groups
4) Double click it
5) Click on users now...Right click on Guest.
6) Click on Set Password Option from menu.
7) Enter your password.
8) Click OK...done!

Now you have successfully implement password on your share folder.So, if someone want to access your share folder, he/she must know the password,if not the share folder cannot be accessed. Give the password that you've created only to certain people that you want them to access your network.

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How Safe Is Your Computer

How Safe Is Your Computer
By: A Singh

If you surf the web, you can be sure that you face the ongoing risk of spyware or adware. It is time you updated your antispyware programs to keep your PC healthy. But first let us briefly examine the most common types of spyware.

Gone are the days when viruses were expected only via our email. Now we don't even have to click a link to be infected. All we have to do is browse the Internet, and it's an open invitation to spyware. Spyware constitutes those programs that are deliberately lodged in your computer without your approval or knowledge. You can never live without spyware and adware protection.

Types Of Spyware

Adware is the worst form of spyware. These programs lay in wait for you to connect to the Internet and then they send you popups that give you all kinds of offers. And while you are thinking how considerate those websites are, these fake popups are actually recording your viewing habits and smuggling them off to marketing companies who sell you junk.

Another irritating form of spyware is the browser hijacker. After installing themselves on your PC, they just change your default homepage and search engine. When you start your web browser, you'll find that you are flooded with ads, porn and other stuff you don't want. The scary part of this is that they mine data - which means they report your surfing habits to someone who uses the information unethically.

Keyboard loggers are thieves who steal your PIN number when you bank online. They get your passwords. This means, without spyware protection, your personal information and assets can be stolen. Then there are Diallers that enter your PC through a virus infection, adult websites, warez, or even MP3s. A dialler is software that dials numbers at premium rates when you are not around and you end up with bills for thousands of dollars.

If you use file-sharing programs, while installing it, spyware also gets installed, unless you read your end user agreements carefully or have antispyware software installed to keep these Trojans away. Imagine having every keystroke recorded, and your private instant messages, emails and other conversations being logged and reported elsewhere without you knowing about it! No - not the best situation to be in! So, never be without spyware protection.

Is There Freedom From Spyware?

The only way to escape spyware or at least minimize its effects is to install antispyware software on your pc. Some programs just remove the spyware but cannot prevent new spyware from coming into your pc. Get firewall software, if you use broadband or high-speed connections. Avoid clicking on links that promise you free movies, prizes, free software etc. Update your antispyware program and scan your PC regularly.

Author is admin and technical expert associated with development of computer security and performance enhancing software like Registry Cleaner, Anti Spyware, Window Cleaner, Anti Spam Filter etc. Visit home page: http://www.pcmantra.com. Read More at PCMantra Resource Center.

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What You Need to Know When Buying a Digital Camera

What You Need to Know When Buying a Digital Camera
By: Patrick Rafferty

As digital cameras continue to grow in popularity, traditional film cameras will become a thing of the past. Many of the people I work with, however, are intimidated by some of the technological advances that these wonderful little gadgets bring about. Therefore people often have difficulty deciding on the right camera to meet their needs.

The fact of the matter is that a good many cameras will meet the needs of an average user. As we learn to navigate through the various screens and utilize the features, we become more and more comfortable with the one we have. So in this article I will try to explain the various important differences between them, and what you should understand when purchasing one.

Megapixels
New cameras come in a variety of megapixels, these days 3 to 8 megapixels are very common. Most people think that a higher megapixel camera means a clearer picture, and although that is true to some extent, it only really matters when you enlarge a picture, it is not necessarily true if you are only printing out 4X6 photo?s. A picture taken with a 3 megapixel camera will look just as good to the human eye as any other. So if you do not intend to print out poster size prints, then an 8 megapixel camera may be beyond your needs.

If you are into scrapbooking, or photo-editing, however you may want to consider a higher megapixel camera, because the picture will stay clearer when you crop out a small piece and enlarge it.

The trade off to a higher megapixel camera is a larger file size per photo. In other words each picture will take up more space on a memory card resulting in the card filling up faster.

Zoom
Most cameras have two types of zoom, the first is called Optical Zoom, and is the better of the two. Optical zoom is the lens mechanism moving in and out, giving the appearance of a close up. This is the type of zoom you should be more concerned with. Most cameras come with between 3X and 12X Optical Zoom. A higher optical zoom requires a larger lens size, so a camera with 10X or 12X zoom will probably not fit in your pocket.

The second type of zoom is the Digital Zoom. What happens here is this, when the optical zoom is maxed out, the digital zoom takes over by pushing the picture a little closer by expanding the size of the megapixels. This can compromise on the overall clarity of the picture making it look fuzzy or pixilated. Pretty much all cameras have some sort of digital zoom, and less expensive cameras may have no optical zoom at all, but the digital zoom will be there. The clarity difference is less obvious in a higher megapixel camera.

Memory (Flash) Card
When you buy a digital camera you should also be prepared to buy a memory card. Although most cameras come with either a small card or a small amount of internal memory to store pictures on, many will not hold more then 10 or 15 pictures.

Memory cards have come way down in price these days. It is possible, if you watch the sales fliers, to get a 1 gigabyte card for around $20 bucks.

With a 3 megapixel camera, a 1 gigabyte card will hold over 800 pictures. That number goes lower with a higher megapixel camera.

Batteries
Another important factor in choosing a camera will be what you want to use for batteries. Some camera?s come with a specialized rechargeable battery pack that is designed specifically for that camera. These particular cameras will also come with a charger. Others take AA batteries, however digital cameras are high drain devices, so alkaline batteries don?t tend to last very long in them. Most manufacturers will include a complimentary set of alkaline, but don?t expect them to last very long as many cameras can kill a set of these batteries in 5 or 6 pictures. It would be more beneficial and much less costly to purchase a set of NiMH batteries with a charger for around $30 bucks. These last longer and usually come in packs of four, giving you an extra set to take pictures with.

Many cameras offer a way to lessen the drain on the batteries, by switching off the LCD screen and using the view finder.

Lag Time
For most people, a simple ?point and shoot? camera is adequate. Many easily fit in your pocket, and they take great pictures close up. Cameras with a larger optical zoom tend to be larger, and would not fit in your shirt pocket. If you intend to take pictures at your kids basketball game, you may want to consider one of these, not only for the higher zoom resulting in more of a close-up shot, but many of these larger cameras decrease the shutter time. Many of the smaller cameras have a lag time of up to a second between the time you press the button and the time the picture is actually taken. A second can be an eternity at any sporting event.

Photo Editing Software
There is also a range of photo editing software available, the most popular being Adobe?s Photoshop Elements. However there are many other titles available that you may be perfectly happy with, including the less expensive Photo Explosion and Microsoft Digital Image.

Many of these software titles give you the ability to enhance photos as well as a range of creative endeavors from making greeting cards to calendars etc.

Photo Printers
Many new inkjet printers are photo quality, and you would never be able to tell the difference between one from your own printer and one from your local photo shop.

There are now also portable photo printers such as the Epson Picture Mate and Kodak Easy Share which are not inkjet printers, but instead complete photo labs in a small package. These use a dye-sublimation process to print your pictures. The benefit to these is mobility, and the claim is that your pictures will last over a hundred years in a photo album.

Other then that, be sure to read user reviews on any model you would consider purchasing. If some are problematic, people will talk about the defects, ease of use, clarity of pictures, etc. This way you can be sure to get the right camera for your needs.

Patrick Rafferty is webmaster for http://www.SpecialtySites24-7.com He is also otherwise known as the Blogmaster of http://www.VoodooWhoDo.com When he?s not doing all of that, he is a computer tech and electronics sales person at a regular job.

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Get Online Store Coupon Before Shopping

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What’s your favourite online store for you to buy stuff?

-Well, since there a lot online store out there, its kind of hard to choose. But for me, online store that give the discount to the customers will always be my favourite. They give the discount by giving you a coupon. By doing this, they actually encouraging online buyers to buy more from them.

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There are actually a lot of online store that provide coupons in order for you to buy at their store like Dell coupon ( if you are searching for good electronics and computer accessories), BestBuy coupon( If you are searching for currently hot stuff like XBOX, DVD player, mp4 player) , OverStock coupon and many more. All I can say is, they are giving you choices to buy with affordable price and great discount.

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Cerdit Card and Merchant Account Services

Best Credit Card Processing and Merchant Account Services

Nowadays, there are a lot people who want to take advantage of the internet.Especially to make money online by selling informations, products and many more. So, in order to buy and sell in the world of Internet, you need Credit card Processing and Merchant Account Services.Because we all know that Business acceptance of credit cards is vital today for any business.

Well, here’s the solution. AdvantageProcessors.

Why you should choose AdvantageProcessors?

-For your information, AdvantageProcessors is a Online Credit Card Processing(like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) and Merchant Account Services

-They accept application for both Low Risk Merchants like Home Based Business and High Risk related industries like Offshore, Debt agencies, Dating Agency and High risk web site offerings.

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What VIRUSES may do?

WHAT VIRUSES MAY DO TO YOUR COMPUTER

What can virus do to your computer once it has been infected? Below are possibilities you may experience when you are infected with a virus. Remember that you also may be experiencing any of the below issues and not have a virus.

• Deleted files.

• Various messages in files or on programs.

• Changes volume label.

• Marks clusters as bad in the FAT.

• Randomly overwrites sectors on the hard disk.

• Replaces the MBR with own code.

• Create more than one partition.

• Attempts to access the hard disk drive, which can result in error messages such as: Invalid drive specification.

• Causes cross-linked files.

• Causes a "sector not found" error.

• Cause the system to run slow.

• Logical partitions created, partitions decrease in size.

• A directory may be displayed as garbage.

• Directory order may be modified so files, such as COM files, will start at the beginning of the directory.

• Cause Hardware problems such as keyboard keys not working, printer issues, modem issues etc.

• Disable ports such as LPT or COM ports.

• Caused keyboard keys to be remapped.

• Alter the system time / date.

• Cause system to hang or freeze randomly.

• Cause activity on HDD or FDD randomly.

• Increase file size.

• Increase or decrease memory size.

• Randomly change file or memory size.

• Extended boot times.

• Increase disk access times.

• Cause computer to make strange noises, make music, clicking noises or beeps.

• Display pictures.

• Different types of error messages.

source : http://www.computerhope.com

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WinXP Manager ver 5.1.0

For software review today, I would like to introduce to you new version of WinXp Manager.

WinXP Manager
WinXP Manager is the powerful software tool to tweak and optimize Windows XP, it bundles more than 30 different utilities in one and help your system faster and more stable, secure and personal!

Features and Benefits of WinXP Manager
Get detailed system and all hardware information on your system; helps you to find out the missing Registration codes of Microsoft product; show all detailed information of running processes and threads on your machine; WinXP Manager offers optimization Wizard feature for the user without having any advanced knowledge.

Optimizer
Tweak your system to improve windows startup and shutdown speed; monitor and free your Physical Memory; tweak your hardware to increase system speed and performance; disable some unnecessary services which start with windows; repairs Internet Explorer and certain other System Components to restore these functions.

Cleaner
Find out which files or folders engross your disk space and shown with chart; Find and clean junk, unnecessary wallpaper and screen saver files to increase Hard Disk space; Duplicate Files Finder can scan your computer for files with the same size, name and modification time; Registry Cleaner can easily checks your registry and repair incorrectly linked registry entries, automatically remove invalid entries; Registry Defrag rebuilds and re-indexs your registry to reduce application response time and registry access time; smart uninstaller can uninstall and logoff installed programs neatly.

Customization
Control what is started on Windows startup; edit context menus of mouse Right-Clicking; customize system desktop, menus, toolbar and notifications settings, change Windows logon background; change system icons; custom OEM information; automatically change your desktop wallpaper on background.

Security
You can improve desktop, menus, control panel, windows logon securities, and enable numerous hidden performance options of system, disable system updates and error reports; hide and restrict to access drives, specify which applications are not allowed to be executed on your computer; encrypt/decrypt and shared files, camouflage folder to hide its content from Windows explorer, change the location of system folders; Privacy Protector can maintain your personal privacy by eliminating the tracks that you leave behind; create lots of randomization password once.

Network
Optimize your Internet connection speed, manage all shares items, search for and find out opened ports on your system; Tweak your Internet Explorer easily; backup all data in Outlook Express; automatically check the invalid URLs in your favorites and parse domain name; Message Sender can easily send messages to others.

Misc. Utilities
Show the collection of Windows utilities; control your computer when you're not at home; apply XP visual style to any Windows applications; appoint logging on time of any account users.

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Why Should I Upgrade My Memory

Why Should I Upgrade My Memory
By: Alan Raimes

One of the very best upgrades you can make for your computer is to install more memory. Usually it's more cost-effective than almost any other upgrade you might look at. And isn't that the purpose? To get the most bang for your upgrade buck.

Not only is installing more memory pretty cheap, most people can get it done for between $50-200. But, it's also the most effective as well. It can improve your entire computing experience. From browsing the web, to doing multi-tasking, having more than one computer program running. Its especially important in families where the computer is used by different users. As that can be very memory intensive.

The amount of memory you'll need depends on what you use the computer for. So called power users who are playing games, creating videos and DVD's aren't going to be happy with less than a few gigabytes of memory. But, at the very least, you should shoot for at least 512MB of memory, and 1GB if you plan on using Microsoft Vista.

What you must keep in mind is that sometimes its difficult to match the memory you need with the computer. You have to have the right size, and picking the right speed memory makes a difference as well. When you have a laptop the problem is especially apparent. Laptops are notorious for not having much space for memory, and being picky about the memory that will run in them. Usually the users manual or the website of the computer company can help you determine what type of memory you need to upgrade.

What you must keep in mind is that sometimes its difficult to match the memory you need with the computer. You have to have the right size, and picking the right speed memory makes a difference as well. When you have a laptop the problem is especially apparent. Laptops are notorious for not having much space for memory, and being picky about the memory that will run in them. Usually the users manual or the website of the computer company can help you determine what type of memory you need to upgrade.

There are numerous websites that give detailed requirements of many of the computers and the memory requirements of each. Most of them are provided by the leading memory manufacturers like Crucial, and are very good resources. .

Even if it looks complicated, in many cases upgrading the memory in your computer is the best way to improve the performance of your computer. It can delay the need for a new computer by months or years. Don't feel hampered by slow performance, upgrade today.

Alan Raimes is a specialist in computer repair in Jacksonville, FL. For more information about computer repair, memory upgrades, and laptop repair visit his Jacksonville Computer Repair website.

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An Introduction To Label Printers

An Introduction to Label Printers
By: Terence Roberts

Label printers have the ability to print on card stock, self-adhesive labels and other materials. The way they differ from regular printers is that they use special feed mechanisms to handle the tear sheets or rolled stock. Label printers have a tiny sensor that is able to detect notches, perforations or lines between labels, notches or gaps, when using continuous label stock to print on. This keeps the print location from shifting and ensures that the print hits the target area by letting the label printer adjust and align the print correctly. Some of the applications where label printers are used include retail price marking, fixed assets management, supply chain management, laboratory and blood specimens and shipping labels; and for all these applications they are able to use many different label materials, such as synthetic polymer materials and paper products.

There are two main label printer types, and these are thermal transfer and direct thermal printers. Label printers that are thermal transfer use heat to transfer the ink onto the label from the ribbon for a permanent print. They transfer images onto labels, using an ink ribbon, with the labels normally having a matt finish. Direct thermal label printers use paper that is heat sensitive, with the printing lasting for up to twelve months before fading starts. Exposure to chemical vapors or direct sunlight often increases the speed of fading. This type of label printing is best for short duration applications, such as printing shipping labels. This type of label printer prints images right onto the label using a thermal print head.

Thermal transfer printers use three grades of ribbon, which are resin, wax and wax/resin. Resin ribbon is chemical resistant, scratch resistant and suitable for synthetic, coated labels. Wax, which is suitable and the most popular for semi-gloss and matte paper labels, has some smudge resistance. The resin/wax label printer ribbon is great for synthetic labels, semi-gloss paper and is very smudge resistant.

Industrial label printers are used in factories, distribution centers, warehouses and other places, where they need a heavy-duty printer for continuous operation. Desktop label printers are inexpensive and quiet, and work well in businesses where they get light to medium usage. The average roll of stock is less than five inches wide. For medium volume printing, commercial label printers hold rolls of stock up to eight inches wide. Another specialized label printer is an RFID reader, which encodes and prints simultaneously on tags or RFID transponders enclosed in printable synthetic materials or paper. They design label printer applications to automate the labeling processes and you generally find them in warehouses and manufacturing facilities requiring labels for pallets and cases.

This is just a simple introduction to the different types of label printers and their uses. If you are thinking of acquiring one, we recommend that you search for them on internet, where you will be able to get all the information you require before making your choice.

Terry Roberts is a professional translator and linguist, with a wide range of interests. To read more about label printers - and about printers in general - please visit his website: http://www.printers-for-novices.com

Windows Vista Feature To Avoid Power Misuse

Windows Vista Feature To Avoid Power Misuse
By: Dhruba M

One of the significant features Microsoft introduced in Vista is new power saving mode. Windows XP has two power saving mode, Standby and Hibernate. Windows Vista replaced them by Sleep mode. Hibernate is still available as an advanced power setting, but the Sleep mode is the default one and has more advanced features.

While in sleep, computer uses very less power for internal use. In notebooks, with the minimum power used during sleep mode, system goes to stand by mode and the state of the system is saved in the memory. If battery power goes down to critically low level, the system wakes for a very short time to save the needed information onto the hard drive, and immediately goes to hibernate state.

In Desktop systems, the process is little different. Here Microsoft Vista uses "hybrid sleep". In hybrid sleep, the state of the system is stored both in RAM and on disk, so that system can recover it?s state in case the power is lost. After saving the state of the system, it goes to sleep mode from where computer can easily bring back to working state.

Top goal of introducing this mode is enabling easy and first ?on? and ?off? of the computer. While making sure computer can save all data when the system is turned off, and brings in same state while you turn back on. In order to ensure that "off" worked effectively with this new model, instead of waiting for green signal from each application in the computer, Windows Vista sending notice to each application, services and devices about the power saving state and wait for maximum 2 seconds for them to finish up their current job and put themselves into a state from where they can continue when the system wakes up. Similarly Windows vista is very fast to come back from the sleep state. When you open the lid of your laptop, you will find your system becomes instantly on, sometime you may wonder if it was on whole time.

Another goal is to reduce the power consumption when the system is idle. Normally we want to avoid long boot process of the computer, so we prefer to keep the system up 24X7. This may be nice to keep your system always ready to work but in this way we are wasting huge amount of power. Windows Vista?s sleep mode made dramatic change to reduce computer?s idle power consumption. While a typical Pentium 4 system uses 102.6 watts of power, same PC while in sleep consumes only 5.6 watts. Vista provides API for the application developers so that application can get notifications about the power scheme being used on the system and then adapt their behavior for the power scheme.

Using Microsoft group policy IT administrator of a Business organization can decide that all machines will go to sleep after specified time of inactivity. Normally in large organization tons of computers sitting idle and because of that huge power gets wasted. This feature must help them to reduce power wastage.

For more information Visit http://deviceinfo.blogspot.com, http://swupdate.blogspot.com and http://laptopupdates.blogspot.com

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How To Fix Computer Crash

How To Fix A Computer Crash
By: Michael Baker

If you run a pc operating system, you will need to know how to fix a computer crash. And trust me, not that I have anything against pc?s, because it what I use, but over 95% of the world uses it. And inevitably, you will crash your computer. So, we need to know how to fix it.

You should be fully aware that your computer will crash. This means when you are working on it, you should always ensure you are saving your work as you go. If you don?t really plan on saving the work, just temporarily, then it really does not matter what you call the file. Just don?t forget the name. This ensures you will still have your work if your computer crashes.

Then it happens: automatic restart, blue screen, of just locks up. All of these are problems with a computer crash. And luckily, you were saving your data all along, so you still have it. But how do we fix the crashed computer?

First, try to reboot. If it reboots fine, then you have a problem in your registry somewhere. Registry files tell the computer what to do, and if these are conflicting, or corrupt, then the computer does not know what to do. It panics, and crashes. You need to get these files fixed. Find a registry software fix and scan your computer. It will tell you if you have any errors. If you do, let the software fix them. Once fixed, your computer is good to go. I would also recommend running this software weekly, as a computer maintenance item.

If you can not reboot, reboot in safe mode. This will allow the computer to start up without all of the bells and whistles. Then you can find a registry cleaner and fix the problems.

Basically, I believe most computer crashes occur due to a problem in the computer?s registry files. This is the first place I look, and run my software to fix them. And keeping the registry files fixed will help prevent you from asking how to fix a computer crash.

Michael Baker is a Computer Optimization Technician, and recommends getting a Free Computer Scan to fix any problems such as computers freezing, locking up, restarting for no reason, and getting the blue death screen.

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Data Shredder And File Shredder Tools

Data Shredder And File Shredder Tools
By: Sam Robert

The computer is a great instrument to gain access to the internet to access necessary information and data. On retrieving this information it is possible to store as much data and information as necessary on the computer. However there will be a time when all this data has to be eliminated and erased as they are of no use to you.

It is possible to delete information from the computer; however this may are not completely removed from the hard disk. The deleted files can easily be retrieved with the help of some software programs. This information may sometimes prove to bring dire consequences if it falls in the wrong hands. It is only with the help of good data shredder software that you can be sure that the data in your computer is shredded and made unrecoverable and unreadable to anyone.

On installing data shredder software in a computer, you are sure that all the unnecessary files, pictures and data are shredded without any possibility of getting recovered or reviewed by anyone. In addition to helping you getting rid of files, the data shredder software also has a recovery feature in it that helps you recover any file or data from the PC that you may have accidentally or intentionally deleted.

The internet is a great place to look for the right data shredder software that will help you delete all files, movies, clips, financial information, private information, contact information, pictures, documents, programs, e-mails, internet history, cookies, adware and anything else from the computer. You are sure that your privacy and security is safe with a data shredder software and data recovery software tool installed in your computer.

All that has to be done to install the data shredder software is to visit a data shredder software site. Most sites permit you to download the software for a free trial before you actually pay for the data shredder software. On downloading the software, you can scan your PC for free and you are sure to see all the files that you had previously deleted being picked up by the data shredder software. The files that were supposed to have been eliminated for good will be easily accessible to you. It is only after data shredder software is installed in a computer, and used in the computer that you are sure that the files and information that you want deleted are really deleted from the computer.

Author: Sam is CEO of data shredder and file shredder tools.

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Universal Driver Pack for XP

25,000 Drivers Universal Pack for XP / 2000 - Vol 2 DVD-ISO
Who constantly overhauls computers, that knows what it is like to search for drivers that is necessary for the system.
Now there is no need to sit through hours online in the search for the necessary drivers and to look on
irritating "yellow questions" in you applete the installation of equipment, simply put in the drive disk with the collection of universal drivers and your problems will end.

Absolutely fresh packet of universal drivers from site UIU to the released devices and the computer components of well-known and little-known firms for system MS Windows2000/XP. Drivers are renovated and augmented on 300Mb and on the whole comprises 900Mb. this time the collection it is represented for the convenience, not in the form of the means of disk, but in the folders for their possible record to

It contains software drivers for over 25,000 hardware components from brands such as Dell, HP, Compaq, IBM, Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, as well as hardware component manufacturers Intel, 3Com, VIA, nVidia, ATI, SoundMax, and many more 1 DVD or with the laying out into 2 CD.


Download:
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How to decorate your Pendrive or Partition

Do you want to decorate and beautify your pendrive background or partition? Would you like to change it to nice background picture instead of white boring background? I will teach you how to do that.

1)First of all, you need to have these 2 important files..Get it HERE.(updated link)


2)Unzip it. Actually there are 1 folder called Folder Settings and the other one is file called desktop.ini. Copy Folder Settings and desktop.ini into your selected location like C: partition or D: or pendrive.(where you want to change the background ).

3)FIY, usually this 2 files are invisible.So, in order to able to see them, go to Folder Option > View, check "Show Hidden files" and uncheck "Hide Protected Operating system files". Then click OK.
-By now,you should be able to look the files.

4)Now, the implementation part. Let say you want to put the scenery pics as a background in your pendrive. Go to Folder Settings and find the related picture in it.( actually, you can put any pics in this folder)
...for instance, the picture name is "scenery.jpg".

5)Now, open desktop.ini files by double clicking on it. Find this line :-
IconArea_Image=Folder Settings\nice.jpg

and replace it with:-

IconArea_Image=Folder Settings\scenery.jpg

6)DONE ! Refresh your Pendrive or partition.

#To make the folder hidden again after changing the background, go to Folder Option > View, uncheck Show Hidden files and check Hide protected operating system files. Finish.



Here's what my partition look like before and after.















Nice isn't it? Now its your turn to change your background...Have fun!

Changing to 3-column Template..

A few days ago, I decided to change template of my blog. After some consideration,I finally pick a template that was designed by Andreas. For me, the template quite interesting and I've made some modification.
What I am going to do with this new template is:-
->Changing "grey" header into image header. Just like the old template I used.
->Put a few new SubLink like Blogroll, Sponsors, Misc, etc.
->Insert Adsense code between the post.
->Maximize the usage of 3-column template by putting a lot of interesting links & pics.

What's your opinion of my new template? Is it good or not?Feel free to comment.

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ShutDown Day - Can you keep your PC Off?

Prepare yourself. Do you dare to shutdown your PC and will not touch it within 24 hours?

For the people who are not in "computer industries",they can easily say Of Course I can. But for us the computer science students, blogger, people who work 80% depend on computers, what would you say? Some will say, "Arrgh, I can't live without my PC. Without it, what I'm going to do?"...huhuhu...am I right?

Well, there is a challenge for those who are computer geeky, computer lover or anyone who using computers everyday in their life. I challenge you to shutdown your PC and don’t ever touch or use any computers within 24 hours start on Shutdown Day (24 March 2007). If you can cut your hand away from keyboard and mouse, I admit you are cool.

Remember, its 24 March 2007. Shutdown your computer on this day and find out! Can you survive for 24 hours without your computer? According to the Votes today, 42820 say they CAN while 6677 say they CANNOT. So, what are you waiting for, Vote now!!!

Recommended Blog Traffic Technique : Z-list

Well guys, while i was surfing on the Net, searching the most effective way to enhance myblog traffic, i found out this great idea, the Z-List.

The Z-list was created by Mack Collier from The Viral Garden blog and is intenteded to help small blogs to build links traffic and good rankings in Technorati, and it was a sort of response to the Technorati way to rank blogs basing in the links pointing to them.

This list consists in a blog meme wich is a list of link to blogs wich the participating blogs post on their blog and adding the list the blogs they like and are not included.


What are the benefits of the Z-List can bring you and other bloggers ?

-Lots of news links to your blog
-Higher ranking on technorati
-A potential increase in readers and possible RSS subscribers
-A Page Rank increase
-You will have a lot of happy bloggers coming to your blog to thank you
-A lot of new blogs to read
-Good blogs with low exposure will benefit a lot


#Note that as a kind of "honor rule" Mack suggested that bloggers should not include their blogs on the list to ensures that the list isn’t manipulated for self-promotion. And as Malenki suggested you should include a link to the blog were you found about the Z-List!


How to participate?
It's easy first you create a new post on you blog explaining the Z-List (just like this), then you copy the list and paste it on the post and add the blogs you want to include and are not include to the top of the list. Make sure all the links are pointing to the each blog's homepage, and as Mack suggested do not include your blog, it will be included by other bloggers just in a matter of time!


Now, here's the found list in http://making-money-on-thenet.blogspot.com

blog, and i've included the link back!


My Z-list Blogs(Addition):

Make Money On The Net - blog of origin
How to Earn Money Blogging
Dosh Dosh
Money Money Money
Money Making Quest
Blogging Tips & Tutorial


Z-List at Make Money On The Net

Connected Internet
Blog-Op
Mike's Money Making Mission
Time to Budget
Can I Make Big Money Online
Blogtrepreneur
Flee the Cube
Blogging Secret
Blogging to Fame
Million Dollar Experiment heads Down Under
Quest to make money on the internet
Kumiko's Cash Quest
Calico Monkey
Internet Bazaar
Shotgun Marketing Blog
BrandSizzle
bizsolutionsplus
Customers Rock!
Being Peter Kim
Pow! Right Between The Eyes!
Billions With Zero Knowledge
Working at Home on the Internet
MapleLeaf 2.0
Two Hat Marketing
darrenbarefoot.com
The Emerging Brand
The Branding Blog
CrapHammer
Drew's Marketing Minute
Golden Practices
Viaspire
Tell Ten Friends
Flooring the Consumer
Kinetic Ideas
Unconventional Thinking
Buzzoodle
NewsPaperGrl
The Copywriting Maven
Hee-Haw Marketing
Scott Burkett's Pothole on the Infobahn
Multi-Cult Classics
Logic + Emotion
Branding & Marketing
Popcorn n Roses
On Influence & Automation
Bullshitobserver
Servant of Chaos
converstations
eSoup
Presentation Zen
Dmitry Linkov
aialone
John Wagner
Nick Rice
CKs Blog
Design Sojourn
Frozen Puck
The Sartorialist
Small Surfaces
Africa Unchained
Perspective
gDiapers
Marketing Nirvana
Bob Sutton
¡Hola! Oi! Hi!
Shut Up and Drink the Kool-Aid!
Women, Art, Life: Weaving It All Together
Community Guy
Social Media on the fly

here's a file with all the links in HTML including my so it can be easier for you to post it!

Now spread the word so you and others can benefit!!!