Microsoft provides the coolest tricks that can be applied on windows xp without using any software to Save time, solve problems, and have more fun with Windows XP using these tried-and-true tips.

Check Out These Cool Tricks By Microsoft
1. Go to the installation folder of acrobat reader
(C:\program files\adobe\acrobat\reader\.. whatever)
2. Move all the files and folders from the “plugins” directory to the “Optional” directory. (I repeat.. cut and paste the files NOT copy & paste).
Also make sure that acrobat reader is not open else it will lock the files and not allow you to move the files).
Now your acrobat reader will load very fast and almost as good as notepad.
First of all log in with your username and password and activate internet connection in your system
Next step is:-
1) Open http://10.240.43.216/webLogin.jsp in Internet Explorer ( Firefox not supported).IF THE ABOVE LINK IS NOT WORKING, Please try Check http://bsnl.co.in/service/dataone.htm
2) Enter you dataone username and password.
3) Click on “Service Records” link.
4) Select the month for period you are checking the usage.
5) Click ‘OK’
6) Value of ‘Total Volume’ is your total dataone usage of that particular month
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE USERS:-
Important : if you open this link in any browser other than Internet Explorer, you may get an error message like “{ Sorry, you cannot access portal because your explore is not Cookie-enabled.Please set your exploreCookie-enabled, and access portal again!”So Please try with internet Explorer Only. Also please note that the link is accessible only from DataOne internet connection.
Note: Installing ad blocking software / Pop Up & Ad Blocking Add Ons in your browser will help you to reduce the dataone usage.Remember Small Plans and Big Usage will increase your bill.
Here is the no.1 adblock software for net users:-
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Version 4.6 adds additional Windows Vista support and ad-blocking and spyware definitions.

Often because of a virus attack the Show Hidden files and Folders option in Folder Options of Windows does not work creating a big problem for those who have to keep many files hidden on their computer. I faced this problem many a times and often I had to format my PC.But now you dont need to worry the problem can be solved by making simple registry changes as shown in the following methods:
Method 1:
Go to registry editor by running regedit in the run box.
Go to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
In the right hand area, double click hidden and change the value to 1.
Now you’re all set to go. Check it in your tools menu if the changes have taken effect.
Method 2:
1. Click “Start” -> “Run…” (or press Windows key + R)
2. Type “regedit” and click “Ok”.
3. Find the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL
4. Look at the “CheckedValue” key… This should be a DWORD key. If it isn’t, delete the key.
5. Create a new key called “CheckedValue” as a DWORD (hexadecimal) with a value of 1.
6. The “Show hidden files & folders” check box should now work normally. Enjoy!
Show Hidden Folders Missing In Windows XP
After some months of waiting, Hard Kernel has finally announced that the developer version of the much awaited ODROID portable entertainment device is now available through pre-order while the consumer version is expected to be released by the end of this year.
The Hard Kernel ODROID portable entertainment device includes an Android based operating system and is powered by Samsung’s 833MHz S5PC100 processor. But aside from these, it will also be provided with Bluetooth, HDMI output, and of course, Wi-Fi to feed your online needs. This device also has a 512MB memory and 8GB SD card storage space. The Hard Kernel ODROID is also designed with a 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen display. Aside from the device itself, the package will also include download and charger cables, batteries, and serial console debugging board. [click to continue…]
Smart Design and Intel have designed a very cool multifunctional device, dubbed the Intel Magic. This portable concept device serves as a phone, an MP3 player and it also packs a web browser, plus many multimedia features. There’s also an LCD display on board and a keyboard, as you can see below.

The keyboard’s buttons are activated via a customisable fabric material, that will seemingly make browsing easier. This is sort of a mini laptop, that can also be used as a phone, once it’s closed up, or even a king size MP3 player. Wondering what solutions Intel stuffed inside: Atom? Moorestown?
We’d surely like Nvidia Tegra to sneak in there, or at least the Ion platform, perhaps with some support for Windows (Mobile) 7? Don’t mind us, we’re just daydreaming again…
[via The Design Blog]
The new Samsung mobile phones will come with the voice-controlled version of the Bing search engine.
The feature, called Tellme, enables the users for conducting searches by means of the voice recognition software. Spoken commands can be converted into text messages.
The Intrepid handset of Samsung will be the first mobile to come with this feature. This feature is being expected to provide the users with a faster and friendlier search.
Writing on a Bing blog, Microsoft Mobile senior director Dariusz Paczuski stated: “The number of steps it takes to complete your tasks may not be a real problem for when you are sitting at your desk or at home on the couch. [click to continue…]