Complete Windows Drivers Backup Before Re-installing or Formatting Windows

In computer systems, whatever may be the configuration of the system and whatever may be the version of Windows operating system, we all know that drivers are one of the most important aspects for the system. Drivers are one of the major and key components in Windows systems that allow the operating system and some of the other programs to interact with the hardware. If you are assembling your own computer according to your needs and requirements then you will also need to install many drivers in your machine according to the hardware. Normally, all these hardware parts comes with their own drivers which must be installed. But, what if some day your OS gets corrupt and you need to reinstall it? Then, you will also need look again for all the drivers needed for them.

So, in order to provide a solution for this issue, we recommend you to take a complete backup for all the drivers installed in your system. For this, you can use one small and tiny tool named as Semper Driver Backup. It is basically a nice and it is available as a freeware tool for Windows. It allows you to take a complete backup for all the drivers in Windows and if in future there are any issues with the system then you can easily restore it back using the backup. By using this tool you can see all the installed drivers under Windows in your system.

This smart tool is very useful as it provides an easy-to-use driver backup and re-establishment utility to ensure that if there are any issues with your computer and if window crashes, then you’ll never have to find out these hardware drivers again. If we look into the working of this utility then we may observe that only with a single click it creates a folder on your system which contains every current driver installed on your system. Many systems also contain proprietary drivers that can be hard to track down and thus in that case this utility can prove to be even more useful. Now, once you have created a backup then you can simply reinstall those drivers whenever you need them in future and that with just a single click.
If you want to try out this smart utility then you can simply download it from the below given link. After installing it, you may see that it provides you an interface that allows to backup drivers to and from local systems. This tool starts working by first of all finding the list of all the windows drivers and after that simply backs up these drivers to a separate folder mentioned by the user. 

Download Semper Driver Backup

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Top Free Screen Recorders to Record Your Screen Activities

These days recording screen activities have become quite a popular way of blogging and doing presentations. The screen recorders act just like the print screen function but the difference is that it continuously records all your on screen activities just like a camcorder or digital camera.
These softwares can also be useful when you want to create screen casts for software usage instructions or a video to report a bug that occurred in a software.
There are many screen recording softwares available for you to record the screen activities, here are few of the best screen recorders that will allow you to create videos and presentation from your activities and which are free to use.

CamStudio Open Source

CamStudio is a open source software that allows you to record your screen activities and create AVI videos out of it, it also includes a built-in SWF producer that allows you to create bandwidth friendly flash videos.
In addition to that CamStudio allows you to add high-quality sound to the video and also create picture-in-picture videos by using your webcam videos.
This is one great software that you should definitely have to record your screen activities and create videos out of it.
Download CamStudio Open Source | Download CamStudio Codec Pack

Free Screen Recorder

Free Screen Recorder is another screen recording software that can be used to capture screen activities into a AVI video file. Free screen recorder records every moment including mouse cursor movements, typing etc.
You can also record voice from the microphone which makes it easier to add your own commentary while the video is being recorded.
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Freez Screen Recorder

Freez Screen Recorder allows you to record videos and also pause them. Like all the other softwares you can record any region of the screen or activities in a particular window in addition to recording all the activities of the full screen.
It also supports voice recording from the microphone, videotape or Internet.
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AutoScreenRecorder

AutoScreenRecorder allows you to create AVI files by recording screen activities. You can record the mouse pointer, a rectangle area or choose to record activities taking place in a application window. You can also choose to record the full screen for activities.
You can also choose to buy a full fledged version of AutoScreenRecorder which adds in more features to the software like generating flash video files and recording voice and sound in the video.
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Summarizing

If you are looking for softwares to create demo videos and presentations or even plan to start video blogging, these tools are quite handy. Not only are they completely free to use but also add more utility to your computer life.
If you think there are better options please do share it with other readers using the comments form. I am definitely looking to try out more alternatives.

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5 Software Replacements For Broken Hardware

Computers aren’t that expensive any more but why spend money buying a new one when all you have is a broken keyboard or dis-functional power switch for your monitor. Here are great utilities that can serve as replacements when specific hardware goes haywire:

1. Monitor Off:

If the power button on your monitor doesn’t work any more, don’t fear. MonitorOff is a simple utility that can turn the power of your monitor off when you rub it. To turn your monitor on again, simply move your mouse or press a key on your keyboard.

2. Optical Drive Tray:

So your CD Rom drive works but the little button thingy on it is moody? Use this handy utility to open and close the drive tray with a simple slick. The great thing is, it supports up to 4 optical drives at any given time.

3. Touch It (On Screen Keyboard):

If you think your keyboard is a piece of junk, ditch it for an on-screen keyboard that can be customized. Touch-It is a great utility for this with extended features like task switching and multi monitor support.

4. DK:Keyboard:

If the LED light indicating the status of your CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK keys is broken, use this great tool to have an on-screen bubble indicate their status.

5. J-Mouse:

Your mouse just broke but you do have an old joystick lying around? Use J-Mouse to turn a joystick or game pad into a mouse.

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How to Change Startup Programs in Windows 7

With the release of Windows 7, Microsoft has made several changes to the company's operating system. Startup program settings are similar to those of previous operating systems. Startup programs are saved in a
specific folder on the hard drive. When the operating system boots, links listed in this folder start their respective applications. Changing settings for current startup applications is accomplished through the system configuration tool.

Instructions

 Add a Link to the Startup Folder

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "All Programs." Right-click the "Startup" folder in the menu and select "Open All Users." This option opens the folder for all users on the computer. Choose "Explore" to open the folder for the currently logged-in user only.
        

2. Right-click the folder or file you want started when the computer boots. Select "Copy" from the menu.
    

3. Right-click any white space in the "Startup" folder you opened in Step 1. Select "Paste" from the menu list. The program will now open the next time you start the computer.
   

Change Current Startup Programs 

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and type "msconfig" in the search text box. This opens the System Configuration console.
   

2. Click the "Startup" tab. This gives you a view of all the programs installed as startup options on your computer.
   

3. Check boxes of the applications you want to start when you boot the computer. For programs you no longer want to start, clear the check box.
 

4. Click "Apply" and close the configuration window. A popup window will ask if you want to reboot the computer. Click "Restart" to reboot the computer and save the changes.

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What is DND? How to activate or Deactivate DND service?

DND stands for “Do Not Disturb”. As per the latest TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)guidelines, if your mobile number is on the “Do Not Disturb” (DND) list, then you will not receive any unwanted telemarketing calls and SMS. You have the option to receive calls and SMS from a few selected industry.

Activation or deactivation of DND service takes 7 working days.

To register your number for DND, simply dial 1909 from your mobile number or just send 'START DND' as an SMS to 1909.

To de-register your number from DND, simply dial 1909 from your mobile number or just send 'STOP DND' as an SMS to 1909.

Updated info : click here

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Add Energy Saving Mode For Your Blogger

 1. Login to your blogger dashboard--> Design- -> Edit HTML

2. Scroll down to where you see </head> tag .

3. Copy below code and paste it just before the </head> tag .

 

<script language='javascript' src='http://www.onlineleaf.com/savetheenvironment.js' type='text/javascript'/>

4. Click on Save template.

5. Now go your blogger dashboard and go to Desing --&-- Page Elements.

6. Click on 'Add a Gadget' on the sidebar.

7. Select 'HTML/Javascript' and add the one of code given below

<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://www.onlineleaf.com/savetheenvironment.js?time=120"></script>

 

Note: Replace ?time=120 with the number of seconds you would like to define the time interval.which will set the time of inactivity to 2 minutes (120 seconds)

8. Now save your "HTMl JavaScript" You are done..

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Managing Connections to Wireless Networks

Do you need to set priorities for Windows 7 about which wireless networks to connect to, automatically? Do you need to make it stop connecting each time it detects certain networks? Do you want to modify the connection settings for a wireless network? Answers to all these questions are found in this article.

Opening the Manage Wireless Networks Window

In order to access and modify your settings related to wireless network connections, you need to open the Manage Wireless Networks window. First, open the Network and Sharing Center. There, on the left side column, click on Manage wireless networks.

 In the Manage Wireless Networks window you can see all the wireless networks to which your computer connected in the past. For each of these networks, you can edit their connection settings.

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Aakash Tablet Review – World’s Cheapest Tablet at Rs 1,300 from India

                               

The world cheapest computer released whose name is ‘Aakash’. HRD minister Kapil Sibal released the Aakash tablet at a press conference in the capital. The Govt. of India even distributed 500 free tablets to students from different parts of India who had come to attend the event

Specifications

Manufacturer	DataWind, India
Operating System	Google’s Android v2.2 Froyo
Battery	2100 mAh lithium-polymer battery/ Runs 180 min on battery
Procesor	366 MHz processor, on chip graphics accelerator and HD Video processor
Memory	2GB (Internal) Expandable upto 32 GB micro SD
RAM	256 MB LP-DDR2/DDR2
Display	7-inch at an 800*480 resolution
Screen Touch type	Multi-touch resistive touchscreen display
Connectivity	Wi-Fi EEE 802.11 a/b/g connectivity
Weight	350 gm
Network	GPRS

Cost

Students	Rs 1,300 (US$ 28.99)
Government	Rs 2,250 (US$ 50.18)
Retail Price	Rs 2,999 (US$ 66.88)

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5 Signs Your Hard Drive Lifetime is Ending & What To Do

Every one of us owns precious files like personal documents, photos, videos, or audio files, and we typically store them on hard drives. Few people realize that most electronic storage devices, including hard drives, have a rather limited lifetime when compared to the ancient ways of storing information, such as stone, papyrus, paper, or old school records. The average lifetime of a stationary hard drive today is around 5 – 10 years, depending on the type and manufacturer, and it rapidly declines if the drive is subject to strong variations in temperature, humidity, and motion as in not being stationary.
 Since a majority of people today own laptops and external hard drives, which get dragged around quite a bit, a realistic hard drive lifetime is probably around 3 – 5 years. This is an extremely short time to reliably store important data. In the best of cases, hard drives fail gradually, giving you the chance to react, get a copy of your data, and replace the storage device before facing a fatal failure. There are a host of signs that hint to a gradual failure of your hard drive. If you are unsure how much life is left on your hard drive, read this article to find out what signs may reveal an approaching failure.

1. Slowing Down Computer, Frequent Freezes, Blue Screen Of Death

These are very unspecific signs that can be caused by a million different things. However, regardless of what the issue behind these symptoms is, it is recommended that you immediately make a backup. If these problems occur after a fresh installations or in Windows Safe Mode, it is almost certain that it is due to bad hardware, and possibly a failing hard drive.

2. Corrupted Data

If you’re beginning to find files that fail to open and are corrupted even though they saved without errors or if files suddenly disappear, you should get worried.

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How to create folder ''con''

Try to create a folder in Windows with either of these names--

"con" or "nul" or "Aux" or "Lpt1".Windows will not let u create ....

Reason: all this correspond to some of the famous ports

>con corresponds to the console

>Lpt1 corresponds to printer and so on....

HOWEVER I FOUND A TRICK TO CREAT FOLDER "CON"

Here is a simple method..........

Rename folder from the right click option........

Now press alt and press 255...

press 255 frm the right sideof the key bords i.e., num pad....

where only numbers r given.....

now write con and then press enter!!

you ll see a con folder in ur pc and also you can delete it easily

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useful sites for engg students...

 

engg students search for websites  which are very useful for their subject......here iam providing some useful websites .......the FIRST IMPORTANT SITE FOR THEM IS......

nptel.iitm.ac.in

here ...you can hear iit proff lectures for all branches of engg and  in all topics.there fore this is the first preference..and for each branch there are separate websites here follows

E.C.E   :
pcquest.com
electronic-circuits-diagrams.com
printedelectronicsworld.com
scienceforums.net
ieee.org
electronicsforu.com
freebyte.com

C.S.E   :
csab.org
btechguru.com

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6 BEST WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT FROM HACKERS

Today I am here with one more security tip on How To Protect Facebook Account.

In this emerging world of Internet nothing is safe online.You must take certain precautions to stay safe.We know how important our facebook account is for your personal and commercial life.So I have got 6 security tips to safeguard your facebook account.

1.DONT DISPLAY YOUR FACEBOOK ID:
Your facebook ID is the key for your account.Though your facebook account is hacked you can retrieve it through your ID.But if your facebook linked account is hacked then both accounts are gone.Your facebook linked ID(gmail,yahoo,hotmail etc) should be given more protection than Facebook ID.So its very much adviced to hide your facebook ID in your info.

2.ALWAYS BROWSE IN SECURE HTTPS:
To turn on secure browsing go to  

Account Setting->Security->Secure Browsing(Enable IT) .










3.KEEP CHANGING PASSWORD:
Changing password is a very good method of securing account.If you use facebook on Net cafe or your friends home or Office,College then it is advised to change your Password as soon as your return to your home.

4.NEVER SAVE PASSWORDS:
After entering password in your browser like google chrome or firefox though you get save password notification just ignore it don't save password.

5.TURN ON LOGIN NOTIFICATION TO MOBILE:
This is a good way to know whats happening with your account when you are offline.Also you will receive notification to your mobile whenever a new device tries to log in into your account.

6.DONT ENTER PASSWORD IN NEW COMPUTERS AND NET CENTERS:
New devices are always suspicious .They may contain keyloggers. Whatever you enter will be recorded in keyloggers.So its better not to enter your password in suspicious devices.

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