Sync your Bookmarks

Most of us have multiple browsers installed in our system.But the main problem is that we tend to use only one browser as a primary browser due to the fact that,we keep all the valuable sites bookmarked in that browser.

Now one can easily get rid of that by using XMarks!

Xmarks synchronizes across multiple computers, and across web browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer. After you install the add-on, click on the notification to set up Xmarks and start backing up and synchronizing your bookmarks. Xmarks sync profiles give you full control over which bookmarks are synced to which computers, allowing you to keep private bookmarks at home while syncing everything else to your work computer.

Now use Xmarks to automatically  backup and synchronize your bookmarks across multiple browsers.

Happy Bookmarking via XMarks!

Must now Windows Shortcuts

Have a look at the commonly used Windows Programs and their properties and make the best use of them to boost your productivity.

Open Windows Explorer

Type in explorer into the Run and click on Enter

If you want to go to a particular folder in explorer then type in explorer C:\path\to\your\folder

Open Internet Explorer

Type in iexplore into the Run and click on Enter

If you want to open a particular site then type in iexplore http://www.google.com

Control Panel Shortcuts

Open Control Panel – Type in control into the run prompt and press enter, listed below individual control panel option

1. Accessibility Options – Type in access.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
2. Add or remove programs – Type in appwiz.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
3. Display Properties – Type in desk.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
4. Firewall Settings – Type in firewall.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
5. Add Hardware Wizard – Type in hdwwiz.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
6. Open Internet Properties – Type in inetcpl.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
7. Regional and Language Settings – Type in intl.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
8. Change Mouse Settings – Type in main.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
9. Change Sound Properties – Type in mmsys.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
10. View Network Connections – Type in ncpa.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
11. Network Setup wizard – Type in netsetup.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
12. Change User Settings – Type in nusrmgr.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
13. Power Options – Type in powercfg.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
14. System Properties – Type in sysdm.cpl into the run prompt and press enter
15. Date and time properties – Type in timedate.cpl into the run prompt and press enter

Shortcuts if you are using Microsft Office Application

1. Microsoft Word – Open run command and type in winword
2. Microsoft Excel – Open run command and type in excel
3. Microsoft PowerPoint – Open run command and type in powerpnt
4. Microsoft Outlook – Open run command and type in outlook
5. Microsoft Access – Open run command and type in access
6. Microsoft FrontPage – Open run command and type in access frontpg

Recycle bin for your USB

Usually, when we hunt for a kind of software, there are various alternatives available. When I went hunting for a portable recycle bin for my USB Flash drive, all I got was the iBin. Perhaps there are more there, but for now it seems that the iBin is one of its kind.

When we click Delete on any file in a memory device like a Memory Card or more commonly a Flash Drive, the file does not go to the Recycle Bin of the connected PC but vanishes forever. Even an Undo or a CTRL-Z cannot stop the final rite of passage.

iBin brings the Recycle Bin back to the USB Flash Drive. The portable recycle bin application works with any removable device in any version of Windows.

Like any other portable software, installation is dead simple. Download, unpack and run the iBin.exe file in any removable device. iBin creates the container to hold the deleted files in the device’s root folder.

When the memory device is connected, iBin works silently in the background and can be accessed from the System Tray icon with a click.

The iBin process is simple as the delete function itself. When a file deletion on, say a USB Flash drive takes place, iBin catches the action and pops up an alert.

The user has the option of deleting the file permanently or sending it to the iBin. The iBin works exactly like the Recycle Bin in that it keeps all the files unless deleted permanently. The files can be restored when needed.

iBin has two important centers of operations –

Dumping Management

The Dumping Management window is where the user gets to see all the deleted files in a scrollable view. It’s like the Recycle Bin with the Detail view. Files and folders have different icons and the file operations can be performed using the three buttons at the bottom.

Custom Options

Set your preferences from this window. One thing you might want to tweak is the Space Limit. You can move the slider to set the size limit for the iBin container to anything like 1% to 50% (of the total free size of the memory device).

The other important setting to consider is the button which sets up the Autorun.inf file to startup iBin whenever the Flash device is connected to the computer. The Windows OS should of course, allow the autorun.inf to run for iBin to start automatically.

iBin is a very compact solution for most of us who are quick draws with the Delete button. In our trigger happiness we often forget that a file deleted from the USB Flash drive disappears forever. Keeping that bad habit in light, iBin is an almost necessary part of any portable software suite.

Will this portable recycle bin be a part of your portable software list? How important do you think it is? Let us also know if you are aware of any alternative tool for the dumping and recycling job.

iBin ver. 2.7 is compatible with all versions of Windows.

[VIA MakeUseOf ]

Paragon System Backup 2010 free giveaway !

 

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• Intuitive user interface
• Advanced notification system
• Backup your entire PC
• Easy restore to previous state
• Fast recovery after system failure
• Worry-free Paragon Recovery CD
• Windows 7 support

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Now Download the product and enter the license details to register for Free

Microsoft Office 2010 price

Recently Microsoft released beta release of MS Office 2010. Official launch date of Microsoft Office 2010 should be in the month of June 2010. While exact date is not known, Microsoft has revealed pricing details of MS Office 2010 package which will be available in 4 versions: Office Home and Business, Office Professional, Office Home and Student and Office Professional Academic.

Pricing details of MS Office 2010: 

 

MS Office 2010 final Key points:

1. Office Home and Student boxed product will be available in a Family Pack, allowing usage on three PCs in one house.

2. The purchase rights for Office Home and Business, Office Professional, and Office Professional Academic boxed product allow for usage on two of your PCs.

3. The Product Key Card is valid for a single installation of the product.

Apple iSlate Specifications

Apple has revealed its specifications which includes

• A 7.1-inch multitouch display with fingerprint-resistant coating
• 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo processor
• 2GB DDR3 RAM
• 120GB hard drive, built-in projector

Apple’s tablet will run on the new Mac OS X 10.7 Clouded Leopard platform that will allow for touch screen functionality and will bring a new widget-based home screen.

Specifications:

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NOTE: Still there is no official intimation from Apple about iSlate and hence the information cannot be trusted.

Animated Doodle for Newton’s Apple

Issac Newton was sitting under an apple tree, an apple fell on his head and that inspired Newton to develop his theory of gravity.

Today is the 366th birthday of Sir Isaac Newton and Google is celebrating it with an interesting logo on their homepage.

This is probably the first Google Doodle that’s animated but they haven’t used Flash or GIF animation for this logo – it’s a simple JavaScript.

 

Enable Master Control Panel in Windows 7 & Vista

Windows 7 has a GodMode which contain options to change almost every settings in Windows 7. It is an advanced control panel which provides access to all the features in one explorer window. In the Windows 7 control panel, features are grouped together either in categories or control panel item names. GodMode enables to get everything listed at one place.
Here’s how to enable it:

1. Create a new folder anywhere you want.
2. Rename it to : GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
   
3. Hit Enter, the icon will change like to the Control Panel have.
   

The GodMode Window will look something like this:

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