Saturday, December 3, 2011

Major Computer Problems Hampering Businesses

If you are a regular computer user, then computer support services is a mandatory thing for you. Nowadays, computers have made their footing in almost every business and commercial firms. No significant work or business can be imagined without the involvement of computers. Therefore, one can understand that if computers do not work properly, it can lead to huge losses in terms of work and capital.

Major Computer Problems

In this section we discuss some of the major computer problems which lead to huge losses in work and businesses.

Data Loss

Loss of data is probably one of the biggest losses a business can suffer. A company can easily lose its important files and documents like financial records, research and development papers, employee details, and so on. There are several factors which contribute loss of data, viz. accidents, fire, natural phenomenon like earthquake, storm, and flood; presence of malware and other malicious programs in the computer; and at times due to some jealous competitors.

To protect all your important files and documents, you should avail the data backup and recovery services of PC support services.

Poor Computer Security

Data security is another major concern for business owners, big or small. Nowadays, internet is flooded with online scammers who are always on the hunt to steal personal data from the computers of innocent web users, to fulfill their unethical purposes. So if the security of your computer is not strong enough to evade these scammers, you too may lose your personal data any day.

To save your business from these scammers, you should avail the data security services of tech support companies.

Virus and Spyware Issues

Not only business owners, but a significant fraction of end users face serious problems while dealing with virus and spyware issues. These are probably the two major factors which hamper the health of your computer, as they are specifically designed for that purpose.

To protect your computer from such malwares, you should avail the anti virus and anti spyware services of computer support companies.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Solutions to E-Mail Problems via Network Support

E-Mail is the trend of the current generation when it comes to sending and receiving messages. Nowadays, people have almost forgotten the process of sending letters via the traditional mailing service. Quite correctly, people choose to send their letters and messages through electronic mailing service. The obvious reason being that in E-Mails, the process of sending and receiving messages is carried out within a few seconds, instead of few days.

However, here are certain problems which users face pretty frequently while using the E-Mail service –

Wrong Username & Password

It is one of the most common problems when users complain that they put correct username and password to log in to their E-Mail account, but still they are notified that they have input wrong log in data.

To solve this problem, try entering the full user id instead of only the username, that is including the name of the mail server. For instance, enter johnny007@gmail.com, instead of 'johnny007'.

If that is not the problem, it may have happened that your web browser has saved a wrong username and password due to which you are not being able to access your account. Or it may also be the case that your Caps lock is on.

'No response' or 'Error contacting mailserver'

Another common problem with the E-Mail service is that users often get 'no response' or 'error contacting mailserver' messages. In such a scenario, the first thing you need to do to a basic check as to whether you have access to the internet or not.

If such is not the case then the problem might be with your mailserver. In that case you need to verify it with your mailserver whether they are experiencing some temporary technical problems.

Problem with attachments

The problem with opening, downloading and attaching files is not uncommon. You can experience problems while attaching files if you are trying its size beyond the capacity of your mailserver.

However, if you are facing problems with downloading or opening attachments, then may be the file has got corrupted somehow. In that case you can ask the sender to resend it.


For advanced troubleshooting you need to avail network support services.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Instant Solutions to MS Office Issues via Remote Computer Support

The introduction of MS Office has been nothing short of revolution in the world of computers and Information Technology (IT). It is an excellent utility customer software product which is used in offices, business organizations, and by a considerable fraction of home users, all over the world.




Nowadays, almost every computer user knows the uses and utilities of MS Office. But very few users can claim to be an expert in its operations. Only tech savvy people who take training from professional training program know all the intricacies of the Microsoft product. Whereas, the novice and amateur users are only aware of the general tasks. They tend to find the other complicated tasks pretty difficult to handle, specially when it comes to dealing with the technical issues related to the same. Here are some of the most issues which MS Office users frequently deal with –

i) User is not being able to open MS Word and MS Excel
ii) Cursor gets disappeared suddenly
iii) Organizations charts are not displayed properly
iv) Print previews tend to vary on each view
v) Improper spacing between words and letters in MS Word
vi) Some printable documents are not being able to accept the black and white settings
vii) Few reports of the pivot table fail to open
viii) Problems with compatibility
ix) Slow slide show performance when complex animations and transitions are used

In case you are non technical users and are not acquainted with all the technical intricacies of MS Office, then you should always look to avail the services of online computer support. Since the problems related to MS Office are generally software, you do not need to carry your computer all the way to the service centers; nor do you need to fix appointments and wait for the onsite support providers to pay you a visit. You can solve all these problems, or any other software related issues, online. Moreover, online computer support services are available 24x7, at most reasonable prices.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Dealing with Common Computer Problems

Computer problems are not uncommon. There is no computer user in this world who has never come across computer problems. But handling technical problems can be pretty difficult for people who do not have technical knowledge. In this article we discuss some of the most common problems which users face frequently.

Hardware Related Problems

Hardware problems are too difficult to handle even for expert technicians. More often than not, parts are replaced when a hardware problem arises. One preventive measure for avoiding hardware issues is to keep your machine free of dirt and dust. If you do not maintain the hygiene of your computer, dirt and dust tend to settle on the CPU fans, which causes in overheating and finally leads to hardware problems.

Virus & Spyware Issues

You might have noticed that your computer has become slower than its earlier days. The main reason behind this could be the presence of virus and spyware in your machine. It is not a good idea to install free version anti virus and anti spyware softwares available easily in the internet. For better security, get yourself a premium version of a reputed anti virus and anti spyware software; scan the whole system to get rid of malwares, and then install a strong firewall.

Problems with Error Messages

Error messages are of several types, and can be seriously frustrating to deal with. There can be no particular solution to all kinds of error messages as a whole. In order to deal with error messages, you need to search for the solutions in the internet, specifically for each of them.

For more advanced troubleshooting, you need to avail the services of remote PC support. The advantages of availing the services of remote computer support is that you get 24x7 instant solutions to all kinds of computer related problems, from expert technicians, at almost half the rates of ordinary onsite support.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Windows XP Installation Problems

Windows XP has proved to be the most stable and the most reliable operating system till date, at least among the users. Even two years after the launch of Windows 7, most people still prefer Windows XP ahead of the former. The main reason behind this is the bitter experience the users had with Windows Vista. It was supposed to be what Windows 7 is today. But the launch turned out to be a huge disaster.

Not only this, Windows XP has been able to retain the trust of the users due to several advantageous factors, viz. higher level of security compared to its previous editions, user friendly interface, and its unique compatibility layer that stands between applications and Win 32 APIs.

There seems to be no issues with its performance as such, but these are some of the identified problems with its installation process –

i) The computer gets hanged after typing in the user name and password
ii) An error message displays that NTLDR file is missing
iii) After the upgrade process is completed, a blank screen is displayed on start up
iv) Precious data get lost while Windows XP is installed
v) Limited support to OEM driver
vi) The firewall client generates error messages
vii) Stop error message during Setup
viii) Non removal of temporary folder during upgrade
ix) “i386Win9xupgW95upg.dll” does not install during upgrade
x) Random files may not be copied during Text-Mode Setup
xi) Service pack related issues

In order to get rid of these problems you need to avail the services of remote PC support. The advantage of subscribing to the PC support services is that you do not have to carry your PC all the way to the service centers. Nor do you need to fix appointments with onsite support providers. The remote desktop sharing technology facilitates the technicians to remotely access your computer through the internet. The services are available 24x7, at most reasonable prices.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Solutions to General Problems related to Windows Mobiles

The advent of Windows Mobiles has been nothing short of a revolution in the world of telecommunication. Its launch by Microsoft in the year 2000 instilled a huge uproar in the IT market, and touched new horizons in the sphere of technological advancements. Specifically designed for Pocket PCs, Tablet PCs, Smartphones, and other mobile devices, Windows Mobiles have already made a epoch of the last decade.

In spite of all these sublime qualities, Windows Mobiles have their own share blemishes as well.

General Problems with Windows Mobiles

In this section, we discuss some of the most common problems with Windows Mobiles, and also certain related troubleshooting tips.

i) Windows Mobile Device gets frozen

ii) Windows Mobile Device is not detected by the PC

iii) Windows Mobile Device runs slower than usual

iv) Network issues

In order to deal with these problems, you may try the following solutions –

Solution

i)Long press the red End Call button to switch off your mobile.

ii)Switch on your mobile by following the same procedure. At times a simple reboot can solve most issues.

iii)In case you find that the issues are still not resolved, try removing battery of your Windows Mobile while the device is still on.

iv)Now, replace the old battery with new one. This is done in order to terminate the current registration with the network, and initiate a fresh one. Most network issues are resolved with the installation of the new settings.


In case the issues are still not resolved, you need to avail the services of remote PC Support. By availing the services of remote PC Support, you are assured of repairing your PC from expert technicians. Moreover, you get to resolve all kinds of technical problems 24x7, throughout the year, at prices lower than that of ordinary onsite supports.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Get Freedom from Wires with Wi-Fi Network Connection

The days of dial up and broadband connections are finally over. Nowadays, users no longer like to be chained down in wires while surfing over the internet. With the inception of the Wi-Fi network technology, users now have their much desired freedom from wires. They can get access to the internet, anywhere within the coverage area of the network.

If you have a Wi-Fi enabled device, like a desktop, laptop, tablet PC, video game console, digital audio playing device, smartphone; and you are located within the coverage area of an active Wi-Fi network, then you can access the internet, without having to connect your device to a modem or server.

In spite of all these amenities which the Wi-Fi network technology brings with it, it has its fair share of bugs as well. There are several niggling technical issues related to repairing and setting up a Wi-Fi connection; and if you are an amateur user, they are likely to drive you crazy. If you think that you are not comfortable with handling these technical issues, you always have the option to avail the services of tech support. Some of the services of tech support have been discussed below –

i) Setup & install Wi-Fi routers, hubs, switches.
ii) Setting up wireless Networks.
iii) Help you choose the correct media between your PC and Router.
iv) Secure your wireless connection from intruders.
v) Configure Security & Firewalls for your Wi-Fi device.
vi) Help you to identify IP conflicts within the Network devices.
vii) Help you to share your various network resources such as folders, drives, files, printers.

Other than the points mentioned above, there are several other advantages of subscribing to the services of tech support, viz.

i) You get instant solutions to all kinds of PC problems via remote PC support.
ii) You can avail the services 24x7.
iii) You get to repair your PC from expert technicians

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Some Common Application Errors in Windows Vista

Ever since the launch of Windows Vista in January, 2007, by Microsoft Corp, it has come across plenty of criticism, condemnation, and accusation from the customers. Windows Vista promised to be the much awaited upgraded version of Windows XP, but it failed miserably to live up to the expectations of the users. Numerous users have reported of several application errors while using Windows Vista. Some of the common application errors in Windows Vista have been discussed below.

Common Application Errors in Windows Vista, & their Solutions

In this section, we discuss some of the common issues with Windows Vista applications.

Issue #1

“I am not being able to find Dr. Watson in Windows Vista. It is the application which helps the technical support team by collecting necessary information for diagnosing and repairing a program error”.

Solution

In Windows Vista, Microsoft has replaced Dr. Watson by a unique feature named 'Problem Reports and Solutions'. This newly added feature makes an analysis of the reported problem, and also provide necessary solutions. You also get to view it later from the saved information segment.

Issue #2

“Windows Host Process, or ‘rundll32′ is not running. I keep getting error messages with the above content. Sometimes I am instructed by the machine to unregister this tool.”

Solution

In order to resolve this issue, you may follow these simple steps-
i. Click on the ‘Start’ button.
ii. In the Search box, type in ‘cmd.exe’
iii. Right Click on ‘CMD’ and select ‘Run’ as administrator, from the resulting menu.
iv. Then, type the following command, ‘regsvr32/ulmpgd 10.ax’, in the command prompt and then press ‘Enter’ on your keyboard.
You will receive a notification of the successful completion of the unregistration.

Issue #3

“I get a message saying 'Some start up programs have been blocked', while using the premium version of Windows Vista.”

Solution

You may resolve this issue by downloading and running a program named 'Autoruns'. It displays the programs which are supposed to run while your machine starts.

For more advanced troubleshooting tips regarding these issues, you need to avail the services of tech support.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Onlinepccare is not a Scam

“The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end; there it is.” – Winston Churchill


It is very much true indeed, that Truth has its own existence, and is not dependent on others' knowing. For quite some time now, I have been observing plenty of 'scams' being reported against Online PC Care. Now before I proceed any further in my defense against these baseless reports, I would like to get all of you acquainted with this term, 'Scam'.

What is a Scam?

To quote the Webster's Online Dictionary, a 'Scam' may be defined as 'a fraudulent business scheme'. If we go by the above definition, then Online PC Care cannot be termed as a 'Scam'. As you may know, Online PC Care is owned by Pecon Software Limited. The company is based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is a tech support company which offers its services in India, and all over the world, via remote support technology. Neither has any customer ever reported that Online PC Care has not delivered, what it had promised, nor, has anyone ever reported that Online PC Care has taken money, and not delivered its services. Thus, Online PC Care can be anything, but a 'Scam'.

What are the accusations against Online PC Care?

There are several blog owners who have claimed that Online PC Care is a Scam. These are the major points they focus upon –

1) Online PC Care does cold calling & claims to be Microsoft – This is not true. Online PC Care never cold call anyone by the name of Microsoft, or any other reputed concern. They really don't need to. They only do telemarketing calls via tech agents, and not any automated recorded message. Moreover, they have their own helpline numbers where the customers call, and seek their support.

2) Online PC Care asks for card details – Another baseless claim! All payments are made through 3D secure payment gateways. There is no need for anyone to share their card details. You can visit the payment page of Online PC Care for confirmation.

3) Online PC Care steals secret information from computers – This is a complaint made by people who are not acquainted with the concept of remote support. In remote support, you need to grant the technician, remote access to your computer, by sharing your network. It is done so that the technician can remotely operate your computer, and repair it, without having to visit your place. This technology has been invented to give you instant PC support, and not steal information from your machine.

4) The Web of Trust shows a poor report card of Online PC Care – Yes it is true that WOT shows a poor report card of Online PC Care. I would not like to express any doubt regarding the accuracy and efficiency level of WOT; rather I would like to show you some more reports of Online PC Care, by two other websites, with higher page ranks and Alexa ranks. Have a look at the following links –

http://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=www.onlinepccare.com

http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/www.onlinepccare.com

To summarize –

Norton Safe Web – “Norton Safe Web found no issues with this site”

McAfee Site Advisor – “We tested this site and didn't find any significant problems”

5) The Guardian Report – This is probably the biggest accusation against Online PC Care. Pecon Software Limited was running another PC support website, named www.supportonclick.com, prior to the launch of Online PC Care. As per the July, 2010, Guardian report, supportonclick was cracked down by UK police for making cold calls by the name of Microsoft, to UK customers. This incident took place as there were some complaints reported to the UK-Police against this website.

But the case remains unresolved till date. Neither were any further actions taken by the UK Police, nor were any more reports published by the author of the Guardian Report. Moreover, the UK Police were too ignorant to answer any sort of queries. This proves that the claims hardly had any base. If Online PC Care had been a Scam, they would not have been still in business.


Why are there so many scam reports against Online PC Care in the internet?

Well, there are many answers to this question. Firstly, if you are successful in your life, you will know that your competitors don't spare you, once any of your weak points is revealed. The same goes for Online PC Care too.

Secondly, you must have seen that most of these scams have been reported by blog owners. Their sole motive behind publishing these scam reports is getting negative publicity for their blogs, which helps them earn free traffic. Sadly, some people are too innocent to believe them.


“Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Monday, July 4, 2011

Troubleshooting Common Website Problems

Internet has come of age over the years. Its usefulness is no longer limited to just communication or social networking. It has now become a huge platform for business. Internet is considered as the biggest and the most economic platform for business promotions. Most major business firms and companies have their own websites in the internet, which let them reach out to millions of users, without much of an investment.

If you are an internet marketer, then you will know how important it is to have a hassle free and uninterrupted internet connection. An interrupting internet connection can lead to loss of potential customers. If the website fails to load properly or quickly, customers may lose concentration and leave your site without having a serious look at what you are advertising. If you want serious traffic visiting your site, you need to make sure that all the features, links and content are properly displayed. Some of the common problems frequently faced by webmasters have been discussed below.

Issue #1

Broken links are probably the most common problems. This makes the content of the page appear totally distorted, and visitors lose interest after the first visit.

Issue #2

Downtime can also cause serious damage to the reputation of your website. If your site remains inaccessible to the visitors most of the time, then they do not tend to return for the second time.

Issue #3

Limited Bandwidth is also a common website problem. If you expect your website to generate serious amount of visitors, then you cannot afford to deal with limited bandwidth.


Solution

In order to resolve these issues, first of all you need to make sure that you support your website with unlimited bandwidth. Unlimited Bandwidth allows you to upload and download more files and graphics. It also facilitates you to control more traffic.

Secondly, you should not rely on free hosting. If you want good security and stability for your website, you should subscribe to paid hosting services.

For more advanced troubleshooting regarding these issues, you need to avail network support services for your website.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Solutions to Computer Speaker Problems

Speaker is one of the most important output devices of your computer. It is meant for hearing sound. However, you need to have a sound card installed in your machine in order to make use of the speaker. Several users have reported various problems related speakers not playing sound. Some of the solutions have been discussed below.

Solutions

Here are a few troubleshooting tips for computer speakers not playing sound, or not functioning properly-

i) First of all, you need to inspect the plug of the speaker. A speaker's color code is generally lime green. There must be 'speakers' or 'headphones' mentioned in the label of the speaker. The older computers have the plugs located in back of the computer, and the newer ones have them in the front.

ii) Also make sure that your speaker is powered up. There are some low cost speakers which do not need a separate source of power, and can be directly plugged in to your machine. A minimum of 1V is provided to the speaker by the computer connector. The sound intensity in these types of speakers is very poor, even if the volume is set to maximum. For sound amplification, most speakers need a separate DC power.

iii) In case your speaker needs additional DC power, then make sure that the power plug is connected to your speaker, as well as, the outlet.

iv) The source of power of the USB speakers is the USB port. The maximum power supply capacity of the USB ports is 5V.

v) If the issue is not with power, you need to check the volume controls of both the computer, as well as the speaker. View the volume controls on the taskbar, and check whether the volume is muted, or is set to minimum.

vi) If the issue is not with power or sound, then either the speaker or the sound card is faulty. Replace the speaker with a tested one. If the replaced speaker runs smoothly, then the previous speaker is faulty. And in case the replaced speaker too fails to function, then the problem is with the sound card.

For more advanced troubleshooting, you need to avail computer support services.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

PCCareNCure- The Leading Pioneer in PC Support

PCCareNCure is a remote computer support provider. It has been in business for more than 24 years, and counting. It originated in the year 1987, and since then it has achieved the reputation of serving millions of customers from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and all over the world. Its services are available 24/7, throughout the year, covering the entire range of issues related to software, hardware, and everything else related to computer, and its peripherals.

Its Services

PCCareNCure offers its services via remote support technology. In case you are not aware of this technology, in remote support, the service provider gets to share your desktop over the internet, via remote desktop, and resolves all your problems without having to visit your place. Its versatile range of remote support services include-

i) Locate and remove viruses, and install and configure anti virus software.
ii) Stop pop ups, remove adware/spyware, and install/configure antivirus software.
iii) Install home and small office networks (including wireless networks) ensuring security.
iv) Fix E-mail and software problems.
v) Fix stand alone printer, scanner and multi functional device.
vi) Speed up your computer and increase performance; PC tune ups.
vii) Perform standard maintenance, Windows update patches.
viii) Install, configure and troubleshoot on new softwares and hardwares.
ix) Assist in data back up processes, transferring data from one PC to another.
x) Set up secure wireless networks.
xi) Fix error messages or frozen screens and much more!

Its USPs

PCCareNCure holds several advantages over other computer support providers. Some of them have been discussed below-

Firstly, as mentioned above, PCCareNCure offers its services via remote support, which ensures that you get to repair your PCs by expert computer engineers, everytime. Whereas, as far as onsite computer support is concerned, these service providers seldom send their expert technicians at your place. They rather take advantage of your ignorance, and send novice technicians.

Secondly, you get instant solutions all your problems, anytime during a day. Previously, you had to wait for weeks for onsite support providers to arrive at your place, to get your computer repaired. Now you can avail support for your PC, anytime you feel convenient.

Thirdly, the costs of its support packages are best in the market. You can make all your payments securely through a 3D secure payment gateway, and that too, without having to share your card details.

To know more , and avail PCCareNCure's services, visit www.pccarencure.com

Monday, May 23, 2011

Debian 6.0 Squeeze- The Latest Free Operating System

Debian 6.0 Squeeze is a free operating system launched under GNU General Public License. There are two versions of Debian 6.0 Squeeze,namely - Debian GNU/Linux and Debian GNU/kFreeBSD. Integrated with the components of the GNU OS tools and Linux kernel, Debian GNU/Linux is one of the most influential and popular Linux distributions. The users of Debian are provided access to repositories consisting of thousands of software packages ready for installation and use. Debian strictly follows the Unix and free software philosophies. It could be used as a server as well as a desktop operating system. In fact it could run on computers ranging from palmtops to supercomputers.

Debian Project Management

The Debian project follows the Debian Constitution and the Social Contract which clearly states that the goal of the project is the development of a free operating system. More than three thousand software developers all over the globe designed and developed Debian operating systems. The Debian project has been supported by monetary contributions from several non profit organizations. However the non profit organization named “Software In The Public Interest” is the owner of the Debian trademark.

Features Of Debian 6.0

Debian 6.0 comes with KDE Plasma Desktop Applications, the GNOME, Xfce, and LXDE desktop environments as well as entire gamut of server applications. It is fully compatible with the FHS v2.3 and software developed for version 3.2 of the LSB. It supports totally 9 architectures,viz.- 32-bit PC / Intel IA-32 , 64-bit PC / Intel EM64T / x86-64, Motorola/IBM PowerPC, Sun/Oracle SPARC, MIPS, Intel Itanium, IBM S/390, and ARM EABI. Debian 6.0 Squeeze features two new ports to the kernel of the FreeBSD project using the known Debian/GNU userland: Debian GNU/kFreeBSD for the 32-bit PC and the 64-bit PC. These ports are not based on Linux kernels like the previous ones. Another improved feature of Debian 6.0 is totally bug free Linux kernel. The problematical firmware files of Linux Kernel are divided into separate softwares which are shifted from Debian main archive and placed into the non-free area of the archive, which is not enabled by default. Thus Debian 6.0 runs smoothly without any problem. A dependency based boot system has been incorporated into Debian 6.0. The boot system makes system start-up much faster and more robust due to parallel execution of boot scripts and correct dependency tracking between them.

Debian 6.0 Installation Procedure

Debian 6.0 could be installed from numerous installation medias like Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, CDs, USB stick and internet. GNOME is the default desktop environment and is available on the first CD. Other desktop environments — KDE Plasma Desktop and Applications, Xfce, or LXDE — could be installed through two alternative CD images. The desired desktop environment could also be slected from the boot menus of the CDs/DVDs. Multi architecture installation CDs and DVDs are available which support installation of multiple architectures from a single disc. Another unique feature of Debian 6.0 Squeeze is that it could be directly used without prior installation. The special images known as live images are generally used to install Debian GNU/Linux.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Features of Mozilla Firefox 4

Mozilla corporation finally released the Mozilla Firefox 4, a la mode version of Mozilla Firefox web browser, on 22nd March,2011. Earlier, its beta version was launched on 6th July,2010 which was followed by the release of Release Candidate version on 11th March,2011.
New features
Mozilla Firefox 4 uses minimalist user interface. It can run perfectly on different platforms including Windows,Linux and Mac OS X. It is much faster than previous versions. It features Firefox Panorama which allows the user to organize tabs into windows known as groups. Apart from that is incorporated improved features like door-hanger notifications, redesigned extension manager,multi-touch displays support,Jetpack extensions support.
The new user interface of Mozilla Firefox 4 has been designed to make it run faster. Tabs are placed on the top the Window. A single button,located on the right side of the address bar, performs the function of “stop”,”reload” and “go” buttons. The menu bar is hidden on Windows Vista and Windows 7. The most common actions are moved to the new Firefox menu on the upper left hand corner of the browser. Application tabs can be created and tab bar,navigation bar and bookmarks can be customized by the users.
Technology
Firefox 4 runs on Gecko 2.0 engine. Support to HTML5,CSS3,WebM and WebGL has been enhanced by Gecko 2.0 engine. Apart from that it incorporated new Javascript engines, also known as JagerMonkey and XPCOM APIs. JagerMonkey has been conceived to support Tracemonkey engine. Firefox 3.5 first incorporated Tracemonkey engine. In the latest version its performance has been improved considerably by compiling "non-traceable" JavaScript into machine code for speedier execution.
A new API has been introduced by Firefox 4, which can be used to create and access audio data related to HTML5 audio element. Text layout and shaping is done by Firefox 4 using the layout and shaping engine known as HarfBuzz.
Performance
The performance of Firefox 4 has been enhanced considerably compared to the older versions.HTML5 support also has been improved. Apart from that it enabled hardware acceleration on Windows Vista and Windows 7 machines using Direct2D and on Mac OS X using OpenGL. Hardware acceleration comes handy for the browser to speed up the display of web pages by utilizing the graphics processing unit which lessen the CPU burden.
Drawbacks
It still trails behind Chrome and IE9 on some performance benchmarks. It lacks client-side tracking protection like that of IE9. It lacks Chrome's built in Flash, PDF reader, and Instant search view. It trails behind Chrome in HTML5 support. It does not offer any new-tab page helpers.
Firefox 4 propelled Mozilla back into the game. This lean, fast, customizable browser can hold its own against any rival, and it offers excellent graphics hardware acceleration.
Mozilla Firefox 4 has been launched to a huge reception on 22nd march,2011. As per the Mozilla statistics Firefox 4 was downloaded 7.1 million times. More than 3 million user downloaded the second release candidate before the official launch. So the total number of downloads of Firefox 4 exceeded 10 million mark!

Monday, March 21, 2011

Pocket PC-Keep the world in your pocket

 Pocket PC, or shortly PPC, is a type of hand-held sized computer. The Microsoft Windows Mobile Classic Operating System runs on it. It can carry out many of the operations,performed by a desktop PC. It could be used for multiple applications with many add-on like cameras,bar-code readers,GPS receivers,RFID readers,etc.
Pocket PC evolved from the older versions of computers of calculator size. In the 70s calculators were designed to perform elementary business and scientific calculations. Those devices were keystroke programmable. HP introduced HP 75 in the market in early 80s. It featured single line text display, alphanumeric keyboard and PDA capabilities. HP 95LX and HP 200Lx were launched later. These devices featured DOS with graphics display and QWERTY keyboard. Omigo 100 introduced graphics interface on DOS but was not very popular. Later HP introduced HP 300XL which used Windows CE operating system.
As per definition by Microsoft, the Pocket PC is "a hand-held device that enables users to store and retrieve e-mail, contacts, appointments, tasks, play multimedia files, games, exchange text messages with Windows Live Messenger, browse the Web, and more”. As per the standards, the Pocket PC should feature a touchscreen,touch pad, hardware application buttons. Also it should run on Microsoft's Windows Mobile edition. The hardware of the Pocket PC consists of AEM version4 compatible CPU.
There are several versions of operating system which are widely used in Pocket PCs, such as Windows Mobile 5,Windows Mobile 6,Windows Mobile 6.1,Windows Mobile 6.5,Windows Mobile 2003,Pocket PC 2000, Pocket PC 2002 etc.
There are numerous vendors for Pocket PCs in the market including Toshiba,Acer,Dell,Fujitsu Siemens and many more. Other Windows based similar devices manufactures by HP and Philips were available in the market much before Pocket PC was conceived. These gadgets ran on Windows CE 2.0–2.11. The interface was similar to the desktop versions of Windows.
Nowadays Pocket PCs with integrated mobile telephony, manufactured by companies like Orange, T Mobile, are available in the market. With a SIM card fixed in it properly,these devices can function as a smart phone.
Dell Axim x51V was one of the most popular Pocket PCs in the market before becoming defunct in 2007. It featured 3.7 inch color TFT VGA display with 640x480 resolution, Intel XScaleTM PXA270 Processor at 624 MHz, 336MB of Memory (256MB Flash, 64MB SDRAM), integrated 802.11b and Bluetooth 1.2, integrated Intel 2700G multimedia accelerator with 16MB video memory,1,100 mAh user replaceable battery.
Some manufacturers incorporated integrated GSM with in Pocket PCs. One of the most popular example is Fujitsu Siemens Pocket Loox N560 which features a VGA screen and an integrated SiRF Star III GPS.There is gulf of difference between Pocket PC with inbuilt telephony and the Windows mobile smart phones. On of the major difference is that Windows mobile smart phones do not feature touch screen. The HP hw6945 and HP iPAQ hw6515 models also come with integrated GPS and GSM/GPRS telephony.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Onlinepccare Deserves All The Accolades

Attention PC and Laptop users. If you are frustrated with your PC's performance, give your PC the nourishment of Tech Support. And if you are looking to give Tech Support to your PC, look no ahead of Online PC Care.

Computers and Laptops are sophisticated electronic devices. Therefore, they need regular care and maintenance in order to get optimum performance. If maintenance of your PC is neglected, your PC gradually grows slow and inefficient.

But Online PC Care has solutions to all your PC problems. And that too without having to carry your PC to service centers and bears huge expenses at the same time. You can now get answers to all your queries and at the same time repair your PC, online.

Among the numerous problems solved everyday, these are the ones they deal with frequently. Slow Computer, Infected by virus and Spyware issues, Email problems, Internet setup, etc.

Online PC Care has several lucrative, economic and convenient maintenance packages for their customers. For regular care and maintenance, customers have the luxury to avail of subscription plans between monthly, quarterly and half yearly. You can also choose to opt for duration based plans, viz. Silver (1yr), Gold (2yrs), and Platinum (3 yrs).

There are several advantages of availing the services of Online PC Care.

Firstly, you can instantly resolve all technical problems of your PC; and that too online.

Secondly, you can avail their services 24X7.

Thirdly, charges are nominal, compared to other support services.

Fourthly, you no longer need to share your card details while making payment.

Fifthly, payments are made through a 3D secure payment gateway.

To know more and avail of Online PC Care's service, visit www.onlinepccare.com

If you have previous bitter experiences with other support services; try this, you won't regret it.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Microsoft Launches Hide & Seek Game for Hotmail Users

Microsoft has launched a unique name game for Hotmail account holders. The news declared on 3/2/2011 states that Hotmail users can make alias email addresses to protect their main email account from notorious commercial websites.

It can be explained very simply. Take for example you create an alias email address named jackthesinger@hotmail.com, in order to protect your main email address johntanner@hotmail.com.

Then you visit a shopping site to take a virtual tour. And for that, you are asked to sign up for free. You might be in two-minds to share your main email account. It is because signing up with them means regular emails from them, saturating your inbox.

This is where your alias email account comes into play. You can sign up with your alias email address, jackthesinger@hotmail.com, in the website. You will retain all the emails that are sent to your alias account. They will be stored in a private folder in your main account, johntanner@hotmail.com. That is if you wish to retain.

Dharmesh Mehta, Director, Windows and Windows Live Division Microsoft Redmond, comments in a blog, "There are a bunch of websites that will email you price quotes, sales alerts, etc. During your car search, these messages are helpful, but once you're done, they become clutter that can be difficult to stop. By using an alias on these websites instead of your main email address, you can avoid this. And when you're done, just turn the alias off, ensuring future unwanted messages that are sent to that alias don't land in your inbox."

In Google mail, users are given the facility to add a plus sign to their account. For example, if your original email id is kurtlawson@gmail.com, you can fake it as kurtlawson+admin@gmail.com, and receive all emails sent to the alias in the original. Those mails will be either star marked or stored in the trash folder. But Mehta has discarded the concept as backdated and easily detectable.

With implementing novel concepts like POP, ‘sandboxing’, ‘active views’, Microsoft has indeed come of age; and, is looking good for many years.

Give your old PC a new lease of life

You invest your hard earned bucks to buy your cherished PC with your desired configuration. You tend to use it for every possible need of yours. And gradually, it becomes an indispensable part of your daily life.

Gradually the time arrives when you find your PC’s configuration outdated to latest softwares and applications. Moreover your hard disk storage capacity is almost saturated.

Now you are in a fix to decide whether to replace your old PC with a new one or to upgrade it. Buying a new one might be the easiest decision to make, but not so to implement; because it requires a lot of investment.

We would suggest you to try and give your old PC a fresh lease of life, before discarding it for good. Here are a few ways which you may try-


Run CCleaner

CCleaner is a small application which scans through the whole system, and filters all the unnecessary files. For instance, the temporary files of web browser, system, game installation, and other applications which tend to saturate your hard disks. Then you have to decide the ones to remove, and the ones to retain. If you go by our word, you will be surprised to see the amount of garbage, CCleaner is able to filter. This will definitely free enough space in the hard disks.


• Run Autorun 3.1

Autorun softwares are those applications which start running automatically when you start your machine. They do so without your permission and knowledge. The running of these applications ensures slowing down of the system, drastically, leading to your frustration. To fix this problem we recommend Autorun 3.1. Autorun 3.1 filters all the hidden autorun programs in the system. Then you have to decide the ones to block, and the ones to continue.