How do I download or save a YouTube video to my computer?

YouTube has been designed to only allow users to watch and view videos on their website. Many users want to save their favorite videos to their computer so they can watch them without being connected to the Internet or so they can watch them on other devices. Below are the steps required for downloading and watching YouTube videos on your computer for free.

Note: these steps are for saving a YouTube video and not saving only the audio of a YouTube video to an MP3 file.

Saving YouTube video as a video file on your computer

Today, there are several online websites that allow you to enter the URL of the video you wish to save to your computer, and get a link to download the file. Below is the simple three step process that will link you to a page that

1. Go to the YouTube video page and copy the URL of the video you wish to save. For example, below is a URL to a video on YouTube, the whole address would be copied.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3ymHMgFAps

2. Once this address has been copied, paste that URL into the below URL text field and click the Download Video button.

3. If done properly, a new window will open with available video formats that can be saved. For most users we suggest the MP4 format, other formats may include FLV, 3GP, and WebM.

YouTube boomarklet

If you plan on downloading several videos, use the Computer Hope YouTube bookmarklet. See our bookmarklet page for more information.

Other YouTube download sites

In addition to using the above box to convert your videos there are also many other websites and services that will allow you to download YouTube videos. Below are just a few of our favorites.

Caution: These services can be used to save any flash videos online and can be used to save adult related videos, which unfortunately means when viewing these pages you may be subjected to adult related content.

http://www.savefrom.net/
http://www.savevid.com/
http://keepvid.com/

Watching a FLV video on your computer

Once the .flv file has been downloaded to your computer, you'll need a player that supports .flv files. Below are a few suggestions.

VLC media player
http://www.videolan.org/

FLV Player
http://www.martijndevisser.com/blog/flv-player/

Windows Media Player
Microsoft Windows users also have the ability of playing FLV files in Windows Media player with the right codec. Downloading and installing the CCCP codec will install this codec, as well as many other codecs you'll likely need in the future.

Converting the YouTube video to a different movie format

There are dozens of different software programs and online services available that will allow you to convert FLV files into another format. Below is a short listing of some of the free services and products we recommend.

Media Convert - An excellent online service that can convert FLV files into dozens of other formats.
http://www.media-convert.com/

Vixy - Another great online service that allows you to download and save YouTube video files to another format.
http://vixy.net/

Ubuntu - Operating System

UBUNTU

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD.

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Quick Facts
Company:	Canonical Ltd.
Version:	9.10 Alpha 4
Date added:	August 16, 2009
File size:	696.4 Mb
Approx. download time:	27 h 38 min @ 56 kbps
Downloads:	5231
License:	Freeware
Minimum requirements:	Linux

Importent Run Commands List

Do you use the Run feature in Windows XP?  For most, this feature remains unused (or rarely used).  Why is that?   Well, First off nearly all of the Run Commands Correspond to a particular Control Panel Item or a Utility, Tool or Task that can be accessed through Windows.    There are, however, tools and utilities that I bet you never knew you had that can be accessed through the Run feature.   The main reason most people don't use the Run feature is because they don't know the Commands.  So, to solve that problem, I decided to put together the following listing, which lists 99 Run Commands and what they correspond too...

To Access…	Run Command
Accessibility Controls	access.cpl
Accessibility Wizard	accwiz
Add Hardware Wizard	hdwwiz.cpl
Add/Remove Programs	appwiz.cpl
Administrative Tools	control admintools
Adobe Acrobat (if installed)	acrobat
Adobe Designer (if installed)	formdesigner
Adobe Distiller (if installed)	acrodist
Adobe ImageReady (if installed)	imageready
Adobe Photoshop (if installed)	photoshop
Automatic Updates	wuaucpl.cpl
Bluetooth Transfer Wizard	fsquirt
Calculator	calc
Certificate Manager	certmgr.msc
Character Map	charmap
Check Disk Utility	chkdsk
Clipboard Viewer	clipbrd
Command Prompt	cmd
Component Services	dcomcnfg
Computer Management	compmgmt.msc
Control Panel	control
Date and Time Properties	timedate.cpl
DDE Shares	ddeshare
Device Manager	devmgmt.msc
Direct X Control Panel (if installed)*	directx.cpl
Direct X Troubleshooter	dxdiag
Disk Cleanup Utility	cleanmgr
Disk Defragment	dfrg.msc
Disk Management	diskmgmt.msc
Disk Partition Manager	diskpart
Display Properties	control desktop
Display Properties	desk.cpl
Display Properties (w/Appearance Tab Preselected)	control color
Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility	drwtsn32
Driver Verifier Utility	verifier
Event Viewer	eventvwr.msc
Files and Settings Transfer Tool	migwiz
File Signature Verification Tool	sigverif
Findfast	findfast.cpl
Firefox (if installed)	firefox
Folders Properties	folders
Fonts	control fonts
Fonts Folder	fonts
Free Cell Card Game	freecell
Game Controllers	joy.cpl
Group Policy Editor (XP Prof)	gpedit.msc
Hearts Card Game	mshearts
Help and Support	helpctr
HyperTerminal	hypertrm
Iexpress Wizard	iexpress
Indexing Service	ciadv.msc
Internet Connection Wizard	icwconn1
Internet Explorer	iexplore
Internet Properties	inetcpl.cpl
Internet Setup Wizard	inetwiz
IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration)	ipconfig /all
IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents)	ipconfig /displaydns
IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents)	ipconfig /flushdns
IP Configuration (Release All Connections)	ipconfig /release
IP Configuration (Renew All Connections)	ipconfig /renew
IP Configuration (Refreshes DHCP & Re-Registers DNS)	ipconfig /registerdns
IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID)	ipconfig /showclassid
IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID)	ipconfig /setclassid
Java Control Panel (if installed)	jpicpl32.cpl
Java Control Panel (if installed)	javaws
Keyboard Properties	control keyboard
Local Security Settings	secpol.msc
Local Users and Groups	lusrmgr.msc
Logs You Out Of Windows	logoff
Malicious Software Removal Tool	mrt
Microsoft Access (if installed)	msaccess
Microsoft Chat	winchat
Microsoft Excel (if installed)	excel
Microsoft Frontpage (if installed)	frontpg
Microsoft Movie Maker	moviemk
Microsoft Paint	mspaint
Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed)	powerpnt
Microsoft Word (if installed)	winword
Microsoft Syncronization Tool	mobsync
Minesweeper Game	winmine
Mouse Properties	control mouse
Mouse Properties	main.cpl
Nero (if installed)	nero
Netmeeting	conf
Network Connections	control netconnections
Network Connections	ncpa.cpl
Network Setup Wizard	netsetup.cpl
Notepad	notepad
Nview Desktop Manager (if installed)	nvtuicpl.cpl
Object Packager	packager
ODBC Data Source Administrator	odbccp32.cpl
On Screen Keyboard	osk
Opens AC3 Filter (if installed)	ac3filter.cpl
Outlook Express	msimn
Paint	pbrush
Password Properties	password.cpl
Performance Monitor	perfmon.msc
Performance Monitor	perfmon
Phone and Modem Options	telephon.cpl
Phone Dialer	dialer
Pinball Game	pinball
Power Configuration	powercfg.cpl
Printers and Faxes	control printers
Printers Folder	printers
Private Character Editor	eudcedit
Quicktime (If Installed)	QuickTime.cpl
Quicktime Player (if installed)	quicktimeplayer
Real Player (if installed)	realplay
Regional Settings	intl.cpl
Registry Editor	regedit
Registry Editor	regedit32
Remote Access Phonebook	rasphone
Remote Desktop	mstsc
Removable Storage	ntmsmgr.msc
Removable Storage Operator Requests	ntmsoprq.msc
Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof)	rsop.msc
Scanners and Cameras	sticpl.cpl
Scheduled Tasks	control schedtasks
Security Center	wscui.cpl
Services	services.msc
Shared Folders	fsmgmt.msc
Shuts Down Windows	shutdown
Sounds and Audio	mmsys.cpl
Spider Solitare Card Game	spider
SQL Client Configuration	cliconfg
System Configuration Editor	sysedit
System Configuration Utility	msconfig
System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately)	sfc /scannow
System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At The Next Boot)	sfc /scanonce
System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot)	sfc /scanboot
System File Checker Utility (Return Scan Setting To Default)	sfc /revert
System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache)	sfc /purgecache
System File Checker Utility (Sets Cache Size to size x)	sfc /cachesize=x
System Information	msinfo32
System Properties	sysdm.cpl
Task Manager	taskmgr
TCP Tester	tcptest
Telnet Client	telnet
Tweak UI (if installed)	tweakui
User Account Management	nusrmgr.cpl
Utility Manager	utilman
Windows Address Book	wab
Windows Address Book Import Utility	wabmig
Windows Backup Utility (if installed)	ntbackup
Windows Explorer	explorer
Windows Firewall	firewall.cpl
Windows Magnifier	magnify
Windows Management Infrastructure	wmimgmt.msc
Windows Media Player	wmplayer
Windows Messenger	msmsgs
Windows Picture Import Wizard (need camera connected)	wiaacmgr
Windows System Security Tool	syskey
Windows Update Launches	wupdmgr
Windows Version (to show which version of windows)	winver
Windows XP Tour Wizard	tourstart
Wordpad	write

DISABLE AUTORUN OPTION OF USB/CD/DVD

Disable autorun option 

of usb or cd dvd drives.

Many people know that when ever they plug in their USB drive into the USB port, automatically an auto play option gets executed. Similarly when they insert CD or DVD in drive, it also shows same option of auto run. Sometime it becomes very dangerous for your computer because if your USB drive contains any virus then it gets executed along with auto run files. As a result your computer or operating system becomes slow. There is a trick to solve this problem. Just follow these steps.

1. Click start menu and click on RUN.
2. Type “GPEDIT.MSC” and press enter.
3. Click on Computer Configuration, then click on “administrative templates”
4. Now click on “system” and you will see a list on right side of the window.
5. Search Line No. 16. (Turn Off Auto play)
6. Double click on it and on the resultant window click on “enable”
7. Select “All Drive” to disable all drives.
8. Click on apply. Done. 

HIDE FULL DRIVE PARTITION.

Hide full drive partition.

It is often seen that many people want to secure their data from other users or their friends. For this purpose they use different methods to hide their data but all these tricks are not reliable. BUT now I am telling you a secure method to hide full drive. You can put all your data in a drive and after applying this trick you will be able to hide full drive. To learn this trick, follow these steps.

• First of all logged into administrative account.
• Click on start, open run and type “CMD” and press enter.
• Type “diskpart” and press enter.
• After few seconds diskpart utility will appear.
• Now type “list volume” to show list of volume and press enter.
• Select the Drive or volume that you want to hide. If you have four drives C,D,E,F, and you want to hid “D” drive, then type “select volume 1”  and press enter.
• Now in the next step type "remove letter D" to hide this drive.
• Close CMD and open My computer to check…drive D is not there…
• Now if you want to show the hidden drive then in step 7 type “assign drive d” and check “My computer”. Drive is back now.
• Excellent trick, try it now.

image (hide system drive)

INSTALL WINDOWS XP FASTER

In this post I will tell you about installation of win XP in minimum time period. Normally when someone tries to install windows XP on computer, it takes around 30-40 min to complete entire setup. It is too much time to install windows setup. I will tell you a method to install windows more faster. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete windows installation. So to install win XP in short time please follow these steps.


Power on your computer and start with bootable windows XP cd
In first step window will load installation files.
Select any drive ( C: ) for installation.
Select NTFS to format the partition.
Setup will copy files on this drive and it will try to restart PC.
After restarting when you see Xp logo, press (Shift+F10).
It will open (CMD) prompt.
In CMD prompt type (Taskmgr)
It will open task manager. Now go to “process” tab and find “Setup exe” Right click on setup.exe and select “Set priority”
You will see a submenu. Here priority will be normal. Select priority to (High)  or above (Normal).
Done. 

This will complete installation process much faster than the normal original time.

Try it….......

SOME NOTEPAD TRICKS

Notepad is known to be simple pad for comments.  Often peoples don’t like to use notepad. Today we are introducing  some notepad funny tricks. You can use it as fun as well as for knowledge. 

Confirm your anti-virus status

This trick is used to check antivirus activity. If you feel that your antivirus software is not working well then you can confirm it by using this trick.

(i). Open Notepad and type this code.

X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

(ii).  Now save it with extension “exe” (like antivirus.exe)

(iii).If your antivirus software is working properly then it will detect this file and will try to

       remove it as soon as you save it.
(iv). If your antivirus tries to remove this file, it means that your antivirus is working 
     properly and if it doesn’t try to remove this file then you should use some other 
      reliable antivirus software.

hint for world trade center

Every body knows about 9/11.  The flight number of that plane was Q33N. Ok now see some amazing trick.

1.   Open notepad and type this number Q33N.

2.   Increase font size to 70, or 80 etc.

3.   Now select this number and change its font to “Wingdings”

4.   As a result you will be shocked to see the resultant shape.

                                  Q33N

LOG TRICK. (DIARY WITH AUTO DATE & TIME)

             If you want to make a diary which inserts date and time automatically then.

1.   Open notepad

2.   Type ( .LOG ) (no brackets)

3.   Save this file with any name e.g. diary etc.

4.   Reopen the file and see the log book magic.

5.   You will see that the current date and time are automatically inserted.

6.   It will happen every time

 

NOTEPADE “HIDE TEXT” MAGIC

·   Open notepad and type 4 words separated by spaces. The letters of these words should be 4,3,3,5. For example you can write “mark the kid ahead” or “boys are not quick”  it is also called 4335 rule.

·    Save this file with any name.

·    Reopen your file and see magic.

RESTART YOUR PC QUICKLY.

This trick helps you to shut down your computer quickly after showing a message box. To apply this trick:

·    Open notepad

·    Write this code

@echo off

Msg* I am dead tired now.

Shutdown –c “Error! I will sleep now! Good byeee” –s

·    Save this file on desktop with bat extension.

·    Done.

·    Double click on the saved file, you will see a message and your pc will restart.

SOME IMPORTANT SHORT KEYS

If you feel that your mouse is not working properly, than you can use these short keys to operate without mouse. Here are some common short keys.

Alt + Space + R
This short key reduces the size of window

Alt + Space + M
You can move any small size window to any corner of your desktop.Use arrows keys to move left, right, top or bottom and press Enter.

Alt + Space + X
You can maximize  any small window by pressing this short key.

Alt+space+N
To minimize any window use this short key.

Alt + Tab.
Maximize any minimized window.  Moreover if you are using two or more than two programs then you can also use this short key to select your required programe.

Win+U+U
If you want to shut down your computer without mouse then press window key and then press “U” key 2 times.

Win + U + R
Use these keys to restart your Computer.

You can change the name of any folder without mouse.

Simply highlight required folder through arrows key and press “F2”. Write the name of folder and press Enter.

Open New tab in Google chrome.

You can easily open a new tab in google chrome by pressing Alt+T

Similarly you can close tab by pressing Alt+W

HOW TO DISABLE ERROR REPORTING IN WIN XP

Remove Error in Windows Xp.

Some time an error occurs while you are using XP. A little dialogue box appears asking if you want to send report to Microsoft for this accident or not? Mostly when we press the button “Don’t send” The software we are using, turns off and we do not get any chance to save our working data. You can solve this problem simply and after this process you will not see this error box again. Just follow these steps.

  

Right click on “My computer” and click on ‘Properties”

On system properties dialogue box click on ‘advance tab”

Click on the error reporting button.

Click on “Disable error reporting”

It’s better for you to Place checkmark on “But notify me when critical errors occurs”

Now click Ok.

INCREASE SPEED OF HARD DISK

INCREASE SPEED OF HARD DISK

It is common observation that some times our computer slows down due to low performance of hard drive. This problem happens due to the slow performance or poor speed of hard drive. When we say about poor performance, actually we mean, poor speed of reading/writing of hard drive. This problem can be solved by increasing the hard drive speed. Follow these steps to solve your problem.

Click Start menu and select run.

Now type (sysedit.exe) in run and press enter.

System configuration editor will appear.

Here you can see some multiple windows but you will select (system.ini).

This window contains a line (386enh)

Now after this line type (irq14=4096)

Now close this window and save it.

Reboot your computer now.

You will surely feel better performance of your computer.

Enjoy.

Windows 8 Boot Issues? Try Fixing the Master Boot Record (MBR) or Boot Configuration Data (BCD)

Windows 8 received a decent amount of enhancements on the desktop side that I tend to appreciate versus running Windows 7, even if that means I get Metro standing in the middle here and there occasionally. One such area of improvement is notification management and how it handles updates and system restarts. Running the final version of the OS for a few months now, it’s been a painless affair until this past weekend.
I shut down my desktop PC with the purpose of connecting new hardware and on the way out I was prompted to “update and shutdown”. Sure, why not. I went on to install a secondary SSD for maintenance purposes and apparently that was enough for my system to refuse booting right after. I tried to backtrack to no avail.
"Reboot and select proper boot device"
I bet you have no love for the message, neither do I. Because I had disconnected a few devices, it took me a while to narrow things down to my boot SSD, and for a second I even thought the SSD had gone forever kaput. After booting with a different drive and noting I could read all my data on the drive in question, I took a deep breath and started to troubleshoot the boot record. Once you settle on the idea that it’s not a hardware problem and you are unable to boot up, your best bet is to try to fix the MBR (Master Boot Record).
With a long history of dual booting different versions of Windows over the years, finding a corrupt MBR, boot sector, or Boot Configuration Data (BCD) is nothing new, but it took me longer than usual to come to a solution. Here are a few things you can try and hopefully get back to full speed in no time.
First of all, you will need a bootable disc or pen drive. Here’s a quick guide to accomplish that if you don’t already have one handy. Although it's not a requirement, to be on the safe side it's recommended at this point that you disconnect other storage devices from your PC and leave only the SSD/HDD that you are troubleshooting.
Booting into the Windows 8 setup, select “Repair your computer” in the bottom part of the window, then “Troubleshoot” and “Advanced options”. Here I was given a good reminder of another cool Windows 8 feature. If you have a restore point created you can go back to that working copy of the OS without losing your data. Well, I didn’t have any.
So the first thing you will want to try is the Automatic Repair.
If that fixes your boot problem, you had it easy and go on to create a restore point for another time you are out of luck. If Windows is unable to fix your issue, read on.
Go back to the Advanced options and choose the Command Prompt. Going for the next easiest way to fix the problem, enter the following four commands into the prompt:

bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /scanos
bootrec /rebuildbcd

After receiving a success confirmation. Close the CMD window and restart your PC.
If you are booted into Windows, excellent! If not, let’s try one last thing. Follow the previous steps until you have landed into the Command Prompt.
Enter the “bcdedit” command. A lists of items will appear under Windows Boot Manager and under Windows Boot Loader. Look for the following items:

• Under Windows Boot Manager, the Device item should be set to unknown.
• Under Windows Boot Loader, the Device and os device items should be set to unknown.

Run the following three commands to correct the settings:

bcdedit /set {default} device partition=c:
bcdedit /set {default} osdevice partition=c:
bcdedit /set {bootmgr} device partition=c:

One last thing to try (though in theory, it's the repeating what we’ve done before) browse to the folder X:SourcesRecovery and then enter “StartRep.exe” which executes another automated startup repair utility.

Hope this helps, and best of luck! Find previously published on SolutionsBD.

Keyboard shortcuts for Windows

Windows system key combinations

• F1: Help
• CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu
• ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs
• ALT+F4: Quit program
• SHIFT+DELETE: Delete item permanently
• Windows Logo+L: Lock the computer (without using CTRL+ALT+DELETE)

Windows program key combinations

• CTRL+C: Copy
• CTRL+X: Cut
• CTRL+V: Paste
• CTRL+Z: Undo
• CTRL+B: Bold
• CTRL+U: Underline
• CTRL+I: Italic

Mouse click/keyboard modifier combinations for shell objects

• SHIFT+right click: Displays a shortcut menu containing alternative commands
• SHIFT+double click: Runs the alternate default command (the second item on the menu)
• ALT+double click: Displays properties
• SHIFT+DELETE: Deletes an item immediately without placing it in the Recycle Bin

General keyboard-only commands

• F1: Starts Windows Help
• F10: Activates menu bar options
• SHIFT+F10 Opens a shortcut menu for the selected item (this is the same as right-clicking an object
• CTRL+ESC: Opens the Start menu (use the ARROW keys to select an item)
• CTRL+ESC or ESC: Selects the Start button (press TAB to select the taskbar, or press SHIFT+F10 for a context menu)
• CTRL+SHIFT+ESC: Opens Windows Task Manager
• ALT+DOWN ARROW: Opens a drop-down list box
• ALT+TAB: Switch to another running program (hold down the ALT key and then press the TAB key to view the task-switching window)
• SHIFT: Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you insert a CD-ROM to bypass the automatic-run feature
• ALT+SPACE: Displays the main window's System menu (from the System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the window)
• ALT+- (ALT+hyphen): Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu (from the MDI child window's System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the child window)
• CTRL+TAB: Switch to the next child window of a Multiple Document Interface (MDI) program
• ALT+underlined letter in menu: Opens the menu
• ALT+F4: Closes the current window
• CTRL+F4: Closes the current Multiple Document Interface (MDI) window
• ALT+F6: Switch between multiple windows in the same program (for example, when the Notepad Find dialog box is displayed, ALT+F6 switches between the Find dialog box and the main Notepad window)

Shell objects and general folder/Windows Explorer shortcuts

For a selected object:

• F2: Rename object
• F3: Find all files
• CTRL+X: Cut
• CTRL+C: Copy
• CTRL+V: Paste
• SHIFT+DELETE: Delete selection immediately, without moving the item to the Recycle Bin
• ALT+ENTER: Open the properties for the selected object

To copy a file

Press and hold down the CTRL key while you drag the file to another folder.

To create a shortcut

Press and hold down CTRL+SHIFT while you drag a file to the desktop or a folder.

General folder/shortcut control

• F4: Selects the Go To A Different Folder box and moves down the entries in the box (if the toolbar is active in Windows Explorer)
• F5: Refreshes the current window.
• F6: Moves among panes in Windows Explorer
• CTRL+G: Opens the Go To Folder tool (in Windows 95 Windows Explorer only)
• CTRL+Z: Undo the last command
• CTRL+A: Select all the items in the current window
• BACKSPACE: Switch to the parent folder
• SHIFT+click+Close button: For folders, close the current folder plus all parent folders

Windows Explorer tree control

• Numeric Keypad *: Expands everything under the current selection
• Numeric Keypad +: Expands the current selection
• Numeric Keypad -: Collapses the current selection.
• RIGHT ARROW: Expands the current selection if it is not expanded, otherwise goes to the first child
• LEFT ARROW: Collapses the current selection if it is expanded, otherwise goes to the parent

Properties control

• CTRL+TAB/CTRL+SHIFT+TAB: Move through the property tabs

Accessibility shortcuts

• Press SHIFT five times: Toggles StickyKeys on and off
• Press down and hold the right SHIFT key for eight seconds: Toggles FilterKeys on and off
• Press down and hold the NUM LOCK key for five seconds: Toggles ToggleKeys on and off
• Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK: Toggles MouseKeys on and off
• Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN: Toggles high contrast on and off

Microsoft Natural Keyboard keys

• Windows Logo: Start menu
• Windows Logo+R: Run dialog box
• Windows Logo+M: Minimize all
• SHIFT+Windows Logo+M: Undo minimize all
• Windows Logo+F1: Help
• Windows Logo+E: Windows Explorer
• Windows Logo+F: Find files or folders
• Windows Logo+D: Minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop
• CTRL+Windows Logo+F: Find computer
• CTRL+Windows Logo+TAB: Moves focus from Start, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)
• Windows Logo+TAB: Cycle through taskbar buttons
• Windows Logo+Break: System Properties dialog box
• Application key: Displays a shortcut menu for the selected item

Microsoft Natural Keyboard with IntelliType software installed

• Windows Logo+L: Log off Windows
• Windows Logo+P: Starts Print Manager
• Windows Logo+C: Opens Control Panel
• Windows Logo+V: Starts Clipboard
• Windows Logo+K: Opens Keyboard Properties dialog box
• Windows Logo+I: Opens Mouse Properties dialog box
• Windows Logo+A: Starts Accessibility Options (if installed)
• Windows Logo+SPACEBAR: Displays the list of Microsoft IntelliType shortcut keys
• Windows Logo+S: Toggles CAPS LOCK on and off

Dialog box keyboard commands

• TAB: Move to the next control in the dialog box
• SHIFT+TAB: Move to the previous control in the dialog box
• SPACEBAR: If the current control is a button, this clicks the button. If the current control is a check box, this toggles the check box. If the current control is an option, this selects the option.
• ENTER: Equivalent to clicking the selected button (the button with the outline)
• ESC: Equivalent to clicking the Cancel button
• ALT+underlined letter in dialog box item: Move to the corresponding item

Intel intelligent systems transform experiences

According to International Data Corporation (IDC), the market for intelligent systems is developing rapidly. Intel is leading the intelligent systems transformation with innovative solutions across the spectrum of computing, from retail and automotive systems to healthcare and communications solutions. Intel-based intelligent systems can help traffic flow more freely; assist shoppers in making informed purchases; enable doctors to treat patients even when separated by hundreds of miles or reduce energy consumption and waste.
Intelligent Systems Framework and Big Data
Today, connected devices often lack the security and manageability features needed to protect and manage the network of devices that connects to each other and the cloud. This network of intelligent systems makes up what is frequently called the Internet of Things (IoT).
The Intel Intelligent Systems Framework is an evolving set of interoperable solutions that will simplify and accelerate the deployment of the IoT.
The framework is designed to enable connectivity, manageability and security across these intelligent systems in a consistent and scalable manner. These billions of connected devices will generate an enormous volume of data or “big data” and there is tremendous value to be extracted from this data produced from the IoT.
The Intelligent Systems Framework will allow system owners to shift the development resources toward converting the massive volumes of data into actionable information. Harnessing and combining both machine-generated and user-created data holds the potential to improve lives, spur incredible advances in productivity, and create new industry-shifting services.
Powering Intelligent Systems
Intelligent systems possess high-performance compute capabilities needed to manage and analyse data collected, and transform it into valuable business intelligence. Intel processors, from the low-power Intel Atom processor to the graphic-rich Intel core processor to the high performance Intel Xeon processor, provide energy-efficient performance to handle the explosion of data created by millions of intelligent systems. Intel brings together essential solutions for intelligent systems, including security, manageability and network connectivity.
Connectivity
Intel delivers increasing performance per watt to ensure that Intel processors will simplify the connectivity of intelligent systems and enable businesses and network operators to move intelligence to the network edge. Intel provides connectivity solutions for heterogeneous networks including wide area networking, WiFi and cellular communications.
Security and Manageability
Whether intelligent systems are working with personal or enterprise data, security is top priority.
Intel intelligent systems ensure the following security features:
-The 3rd generation Intel core processors deliver improved security with new features such as Intel OS Guard to detect and prevent malware and Intel Secure Key to protect media, data and assets from loss.
-The 3rd generation Intel core processor family also continues to feature Intel Active Management -technology (Intel AMT) for remote diagnosis and management of problems and repairs without the need for costly on-site service visits. Wind River provides embedded operating system and middleware including security and manageability solutions for intelligent systems.
Intel intelligent systems continue to transform experiences
Intelligent systems will continue to demand more performance to bring richer experiences and become more fundamental to our daily lives. Intel is working with industry leaders across many market segments to create a seamless fabric of cloud-connected intelligent systems.

Panacea launches commercial cloud and ICT service

Panacea Systems, an end to end ICT solutions consultant and provider, has launched commercial cloud and complete ICT service for the first time in Bangladesh.
In a recent study, it has been found that in Bangladesh, data centre services are comparatively cheaper than the global markets and the integration of cloud can reduce this cost further.
The company aims to bring the following products in the local market during the first phase:
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) – Gaia, Panacea’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), delivers a range of security oriented, cost-effective cloud services.
Software as a Service (SaaS) – Neer, Panacea’s Software as a Service (SaaS), is the model in which an application is hosted as a service to customers who access it via the internet. When the software is hosted off-site, the customer doesn’t have to maintain it or support it. The provider does all the patching and upgrades as well as keeping the infrastructure running.
With Panacea’s end to end solutions consultancy and reference architectures, a organisation can understand the benefits of cloud computing, increase IT infrastructure, gain flexibility and have more choices on how to take business to new heights and get all of that with minimum capital expenditures and hassle.
It also provides Device Solution, a custom solution that offers energy efficiency, expert service and create true business value minimising cost.
Panacea Systems Ltd aspires to become not only a local leading Cloud service provider but also to offer its economic services to the rest of the world.

HP introduces business tablet

HP has introduced the HP ElitePad 900, a tablet that balances a beautiful design with enterprise-grade features, functionality, serviceability and support.
Designed for business and governments, it features the optional HP ElitePad Smart Jackets, (1) which add connectivity options and an additional ultra-slim battery for longer runtime along with specific add-ons that customize the tablet for specialized uses.
The HP ElitePad is an ultrathin, lightweight tablet designed for Windows 8.
Ergonomically shaped to fit comfortably in the hand, the HP ElitePad offers a 10.1-inch diagonal display, weighs just 0.68-kilos and measures 9.2 mm thin. The 16-by-10 aspect ratio maximises the display area for ideal viewing of traditional business applications, as well as video content. Precision crafted, with an eye toward fit and finish, the HP ElitePad uses stylish, premium materials such as CNC-machined aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass 2.
Powered by next-generation Intel mobile processors, the ElitePad delivers PC productivity for those on the go and Intel x86 compatibility for existing business application support. It is optimised for Windows 8 and supports touch- and pen- input.
The HP ElitePad tablet has 1080p front-facing video camera and 8MP rear camera with an LED flash and its CyberLink YouCam software help users easily communicate face to face, create high-definition web videos or record training videos without high production costs.
The Pad will be available in the market by this month and the starting price of the ElitePad is USD $ 799.
The Pad also provides power efficiency and smartphone-style convenience with compatibility for familiar Windows applications, as well as easy integration into existing IT environments.
It offers the full serviceability, enhanced security and manageability found in HP Elite PCs, and military-grade durability for drops, vibration, dust, temperature extremes and high altitude.
“Businesses used to face a tough purchase decision: How to find a product that delights employees and help them more productive, while also making sure IT can secure and manage it,” said Christian Edmond Reyes, category manager, Printing and Personal Systems, HP AEC.
“The HP ElitePad meets all those tests. It combines the great style and user experience consumers demand with the features IT requires.”

12 Great Motivational Quotes for 2013

At the start of every year, I create a list of quotes to guide and inspire me for the next 12 months. Here are the quotes I've selected for 2013:

1. "Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements."
   Napoleon Hill


2. "The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear."
   Brian Tracy


3. "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get."
   Dale Carnegie


4. "Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats."
   Og Mandino


5. "A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided."
   Tony Robbins


6. "If you can't control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls waiting to be attacked."
   The Book of Proverbs


7. A mediocre person tells. A good person explains. A superior person demonstrates. A great person inspires others to see for themselves."
   Harvey Mackay


8. "Freedom, privileges, options, must constantly be exercised, even at the risk of inconvenience."
   Jack Vance


9. "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."
   Jim Rohn


10. "You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want."
    Zig Ziglar


11. "The number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I can fail and keep on trying."
    Tom Hopkins


12. "You have everything you need to build something far bigger than yourself."
    Seth Godin

Readers: I want to begin this year with a huge burst of motivation. Can you help me out? What quotes or thoughts inspire YOU to be the best that you can be?  (Leave a comment!)

Speech Recognition Training Tips

During this training session, several sentences will appear one by one in sequence and you will have to speak them loud and clear so that the computer could get itself familiar with your style of speaking the words. There is a progress indicator on the same screen, and one should complete the entire step before quitting the training session.

As you have trained the computer to some extent, you may now open a blank MS Word document and say something on the microphone. This time, your computer should be able to recognize your voice lot better and be able to generate the texts from your speeches automatically. If you think more improvement is necessary, go ahead and carry on with the same training session once again, and then come back to MS Word and test the accuracy and improvement as you perform each cycle of training.

I must mention here that, if the gap between what you say on the microphone and how the computer recognizes them is too large after performing one cycle of speech training, it would be better not to waste time with the same PC / laptop and the microphone. As I said earlier, you need to be well equipped in terms of hardware, to get that working with a good degree of satisfaction.

How To Start Speech Recognition in Windows 7

1. Let’s go to windows start menu and select control panel from the menu on the right.

2. You should reach the screen as shown in image 1. Make sure you are viewing items “by category” on the top right corner, not as small or large icons.

3. Now let’s go ahead and click “Ease of Access” as shown in image 1 above.

4. You will reach the screen shown in image 2 below. At this point, you can do two things – setup your microphone or start speech recognition straight away. In any case, it would be better to click on “set up microphone” option, and then run few tests on the microphone, check everything is all set and then click on “start speech recognition”

5. The speech recognition screen will launch as shown in image 3. At the beginning it is in the sleep mode and will be displaying the word “sleeping”

6.  Just clicking on the “power up” button as shown in the arrow key, will turn it on as shown in image 4, and now it will display “Listening”

With this, you have actually put your PC in speech recognition mode and the PC will now try to understand every word you speak on the microphone. If you open a blank document in MS word and say something over your microphone, you will notice that the PC itself is typing texts as you speak. However, whether it types the right word or not, could be a different issue altogether. Before it could produce any acceptable quality texts from the sounds it captures, it is necessary to train the PC with the kind of tone and accent you have, so that the PC could learn and recognize your speeches accurately.

 

 

Speech Recognition in Windows Seven

Many people do not know that windows 7 actually comes with such a speech recognition utility that could do many things including giving commands to the PC to creating texts documents based on our speeches. Of course to have this done really well, it is necessary to have a faster PC, preferably with dual-core Intel CPU, great sound card and an excellent microphone. If you have all that in your possession, you may just follow these procedures below and see if it is working for you or not.

Before doing this make sure you have a microphone connected to your PC. If you are frequently doing voice chats over Skype or Gmail, it means you already have a microphone hooked up and working. However, it is worth mentioning that most of the in-built microphones that come with headphones are generally not great in terms of maximum audio output they produce and it would be great if there is a good quality standalone professional quality microphone available for use.

 

Speech to Text Conversion in Windows 7

Ever since the first batch of personal computers was developed, computer makers are relentlessly trying their best to make PCs faster, efficient and user friendly. Over the passage of time, many improvements have been made in all three dimensions and still continue. However, a few things didn’t change much, such as the keyboard. If you have a keyboard lying around somewhere that is 10 to 15 years old, you can still plug it into your PC and won’t feel much of a difference.

Besides, the keyboard has remained the most used preferred input device enabling us to enter data or information into the computer. One might ask, if there is anything that could actually replace the keyboard as an alternative input device to feed data or information? Only probable answer could be – a microphone. Instead of typing the words, why not just speak over a microphone and let the microphone deliver the sound to the computer? Let the computer upon receiving the sounds of our speeches, transform them into texts written in an MS Word file.

Speech to text conversion has been researched for almost two decades and the technology has improved to the extent where it is possible today to use it as an alternative input mechanism for the computer with reasonable satisfaction. It is sort of like putting your car in cruise control mode and taking your feet off of the accelerator.