Thursday, July 22, 2010

How To Test Your Antivirus

Antivirus software is one of the most important software required in a computer. It must be updated regularly inorder to keep out the pesky viruses. But even after regular updates, how will you know whether your antivirus is working properly or not? Using real viruses for testing in the real world is rather like setting fire to the dustbin in your office to see whether the smoke detector is working. Such a test will give meaningful results, but with unappealing, unacceptable risks.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Make your image Google search background

Google has added a new feature to let the users to set a background image of the Google Search Homepage. However this feature is only available to Google account holders. The users must be signed in to be able to change the default white background.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Turn your Keyboard into a network indicator

A small icon at the windows taskbar indicates the network activity of your computer. They blink every time data is sent from or to your PC. A similar method is there to indicate the network activity by using your keyboard using a small program so that you dont need to watch your monitor to see whether there is an active connection or not.

Monday, June 14, 2010

The tools of death are becoming more sophisticated!!

The following is a mail which I received from a friend of mine. It is pretty interesting and i thought i would share it with you.

Most of us see airport security as a pain. Some of us even feel violated. When you see the below pictures, you'll understand why they want our cell phones through the x-ray machine. If you get asked to test your cell phone at the airport, this is the reason. Cell phone guns have arrived.

And they are real.


Beneath the digital phone face is a .22 caliber handgun capable of firing four rounds in rapid succession using the standard telephone keypad. European law enforcement officials are stunned by the discovery of these deadly decoys. They say phone guns are changing the rules of engagement in Europe. Only when you have one in your hand do you realize that they are heavier than a regular cell phone.

Be patient if security asks to look at your cell phone or turn it on to show that it works . They have a good reason! Wake up to our NEW WORLD!! We shouldn't complain about airport security 'invading your privacy.