Remove The Blogger Nofollow Attribute Tag

Have you heard of the relatively new "nofollow" attribute that webmasters are using to stop links on websites from being followed. This can mean that a link can be clicked on to go to your site, however it will not register as a backlink with the large search engines.

When you have a blogger website there is a "nofollow" attribute included on all comments. You can remove this form your blogger website by editing the template html. Here's how to remove the blogger nofollow attribute tag:

1. Open your Blog dashboard

2. Choose The Template tab

3. Then choose Edit Html

4. Press on download full template in case you accidentally delete something that you shouldn't

5. Then tick the box that says Expand Widget Templates

6. Click in the area where the template is and then press the Ctrl and F key together

7. A find box will come up. Type nofollow in the space. It will find it for you. Change nofollow to follow.

8. Press save template.

There are benefits to removing a nofollow attribute tag from your blogger site. I think it encourages more people to comment at your Blog posts, therefore creating a larger following and more traffic. There are also heaps of websites that are publishing lists of sites that have removed the nofollow tag.

Remove The Blogger Top Navigation Bar

I tried numerous ways to get rid of the ugly and annoying top navigation bar on a Blog I was developing. Having the top navigation bar seen just shouted BLOGGER to the world. I really wanted to make my blog unique and therefore the top navigation bar had to go!!!

Here's the easiest way found to remove the top navigation bar from blogger.. This one actually worked for me!!

Here's how to remove the navigation bar from your blogger website

1. Open your Blog dashboard

2. Choose The Template tab

3. Then choose Edit Html

4. Copy the text below and paste it into the exact position in your blogs HTML that I have shown below.

5. Preview your Blog to see if it has worked

6. If it looks fine because there is no navigation bar, then press save template.

Copy this text
#navbar-iframe {display: none !important;}

Create A Backup of your computer data using Windows XP

We all know how important it is to backup your data on your computer, but did you know that Windows can do it for you. Follow these steps to create your backup.

Go to the Start Menu at the bottom left corner Choose All Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools, and finally Backup The Backup and Restore Wizard will appear. Here you can choose to either Backup or Restore Click next Then you must choose what to backup. Select the one you want and click next. A screen will appear according to your choice. My Documents and settings only Everyone's Documents and Settings All the information on your computer, making a complete recovery disk. (wow) Let me choose what to backup The you must choose where to save your backup file. I usually save it on the desktop so I can transfer it to a disk for safe keeping. Click finish to start the backup process

Extra Tips

• Create a restore disk of your entire computer when it is clean and freshly formatted. Only have your usual programs installed and all of your settings in place. This way you can use this backup restoration as a system overhaul and clean out.
• Once you have made the first entire backup of your system, then when you build up your own personal data on your computer, just backup that. Then you can just choose to backup only My Documents and not the whole computer, because that takes along time.
• To Restore a backup file choose Restore in the first step and choose the file you want to restore.

How to make Windows 2000 and XP shutdown faster

You can cut down the time it takes for Windows to shutdown all of your running program by making a couple of changes to your registry. This can make the shutdown process a little bit quicker, which is great for the impatient users of today. However, before doing so I recommend you backup your registry , just in case you make a mistake..

Here's how to make your computer shutdown faster:

1. Go to the Start Menu and choose Run from the menu

2. Type regedit in the box and press OK

3. The registry editor will appear.

4. Click the + sign next to My Computer

5. Then click the + sign next to HKEY_CURRENT_USER

6. Then the + sign for control panel

7. Scroll down and find Desktop and click on the writing to make it blue like in the screenshot below.

8. This will make a list appear in the right column. Look in there and Double click on the AutoEndTasks file.

9. The default value here is 0. Change it to 1. Press OK.

10. Then find another file in the right panel called WaitToKillAppTimeout

11. The default value here is 20000. Mine is set to 3500 now. Press OK

12. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

How to set Jumper Pin settings on a CD rom or hard drive

When installing a CD/DVD rom drive or even a hard drive, there are some tiny little pins at the back that sometimes need to be adjusted. If you do not have the jumper in the correct position, your device will not be recognised by the computer.

There are three basic jumper pin settings

1. Cable Select

2. Master

3. Slave

Cable Select To use this setting you will need a cable select compatible IDE cable. They have a blue end. This will allow you to connect Two devices on the same cable. The cable decides which is master and which is slave. By default the device plugged in on the end of the IDE will be the master. For Example: If you installed two hard drives you will definitely want your computer to boot to the main one with the operating system on it. Therefore that harddrive will be plugged in on the last connection and the slave hard drive will be on the middle connection. The other end will be connected to the motherboard.

Master If you do not have a cable select cable, set your main hard drive to master. This also applies if you have two CD Roms.

Slave Use this setting when you install a second harddrive or cd rom and use the same cable for both. The main is the master..

Note: Don't put a cd rom on the same cable as a hard drive. But you can have two hard drives together or two CD roms.

How do you find the Jumper pin settings combination?

The Jumper pin order of a CD rom or hard drive is usually written somewhere on the drive. It could be at the back, like in the picture below, or it could be on the top or sides. Sometimes there is an elaborate diagram which confuses some people, however if you look for a familiar word or letter, you will know that it is the pin order. Below they have abbreviated the settings to CS (cable select), SL (slave), MA (master).

Notes:

• A blue end on the IDE cable means it is a cable select. A normal black one means you have to set the hard drive jumper pins to either master or slave. The blue end connects to the motherboard. Sometimes the connection on the motherboard is blue also.
• A master gets plugged into the end of the IDE cable.
• If you wanted to add another hard drive you should have a master and a slave, selected with the jumper pins at the back of the harddrive. However the easiest way is to set them both to cable select. Then connect them on the same IDE Cable( they usually have two connections) but put the main hard drive on the last or end connection of the IDE cable. This way the one connected on the lower is the slave.
• Now days the default settings are cable select. All new cables, devices, and motherboards are compatible

Network printer has problems printing - You do not have permission to use selected printer

When you have a network of two or more computers in your house, it is very easy to then connect one printer to facilitate both computers. This is a network printer. It can be a normal printer connected to one of the computers and the other computer accesses the printer over the network.

However sometimes there can be errors. Apart from the obvious errors which be just simply having the settings wrong, there is another common error when dealing with a network printer.

It is a driver problem. Sometimes the main computer needs some persuading to share the printer driver with the new computer.

ERROR: You do not have permission to use the selected printer. If you need access, contact your network administrator

This error can occur when trying to use the newly installed network printer. See the screenshot below.

How to fix this network printer problem "ERROR: You do not have permission to use the selected printer. If you need access, contact your network administrator":

1. Open the printer and faxes folder from the start menu or the control panel.
2. Delete the network printer that does not work.
3. Right click in the blank space and choose add printer from the menu. If there is a left sidebar menu then choose add printer from there.
4. Now the Add printer wizard will appear. Press next.
5. Then select an option that describes the printer you want to use.
6. Choose local printer attached to this computer and press next.

7. Now put a check in the box use the following port.
8. Press the arrow to see the dropdown menu. See if your printer path is there.
9. Select it if it is.

10. If it isn't there check the box next to create a new port. See screenshot below.
11. Now choose local port from the dropdown menu and then press next.

12. Type in your path to your network printer in the section where it says Enter a port name.
    • Your network printer path is \\ and then the name of the computer the printer is installed on, then \ and then the printer share name. See Add Network Printer for more details.
13. After you have typed the correct network printer path you will be asked to choose your printer from a list or press on have disc to install a driver.

14. If you have a printer driver disc make sure it is in the cd drive.
15. Then you will be asked to name your printer.
16. Now you must choose if you want to share this printer. As it is already shared from another computer it is not necessary to press on share. It is this computer that is borrowing the use of it..It is not yours to share.
17. Complete the rest of the wizard, and then click Finish.

Notes:

• If you type the wrong network printer path it will say that the network path is not found.
• Information for this article was gathered from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/282842

Set Network printer permissions in Windows

1. First we have to get to Printers and Faxes properties.

2. Go to the start menu

3. Choose Printers and Faxes from there. If it is not there, choose control panel

4. Then double click on Printers and faxes

5. Now you will see the printers that are installed on your computer

6. Right click on the printer you want to set permissions for

7. From the menu you can choose properties

8. You simply go to the Security tab. You will see a list of users to set permissions for.

9. If you make Everyone Blue, then below you can tick the boxes to set printer sharing permissions.

10. The average user only needs to be able to print.

For an administrator, it is set by default to let them change any settings and basically be in control of the network printer. See the settings below.

What is the correct path to your network printer in Windows?

If your network printer attached to a computer on your network

1. you need to type \\

2. then the Computer Name (the one that has the printer attached)

3. then \

4. then type the share name of the printer

5. This is what it looks like .. \\server\hpprinter

If the computer name was mitz and the printer was bob I would type \\mitz\bob

Notes:

• When enabling sharing for your printer, rename it something very easy.

• Rename your computer name to something easy also. The default computer name is a mix of your name and numbers, which is very confusing to re-type when trying to network a printe

Add a network printer to your Windows XP computer

To install a network printer on Windows XP you will need

• You must have a printer installed to a computer on your network and printer sharing enable.

• To know the name of the computer that the printer is actually installed on.

• To know the share name of the printer.

Here's how to add a network printer to your Windows XP computer

1. Go to the control panel which can be found by clicking the start button.
2. In the left bar click on switch to classic view.
3. Then click on the Printer and Faxes Icon.
4. Choose to Add Printer in the left sidebar.
5. A dialog box will appear. You can choose to add a network Printer. Then ask the computer to find it. If it does find it your done.
6. When the computer does not find your network printer manually type it in yourself.

In order for the computer to find a network printer, sharing must be enabled. See belo how to enable printe sharing

When this is done you can help the computer find your printer by typing in the path to your network printer yourself. Here's how to find the network printe path

See the picture below. The printer I am sharing has a hand underneath it and the network printer that another computer is sharing with me has a bar under it.

Now when I print something it will go to the network printer because I have also made it my default printer. (tick next to it)

Add a Network printer to Windows Vista or Windows XP

Now days the average household has more than one computer and share available resources over a home network. No-ones wants their house cluttered up with unnecessary office equipment, and this is exactly the reason why we need to use a network printer. For example if you have three computers on your home network you would only need one printer for them all. Windows XP and Vista allow you to use computer hardware that is connected to another computer on your Network. Here's how to add a Network Printer.

What do you need to add a network printer?

1. A network printer can be a printer that is already installed on one computer in your home or office network. It does not have to be anything special.
2. You need to know the actual computer name that the printer is installed on. How to find the computer name
   
3. Printer Sharing has to be enabled. (Go to Control Panel>Printers Settings Icon>right click on the printer icon and choose sharing. Also create a simple name for your printer here.)
4. The share name of you shared printer. It usually is the brand of the printer which could be cannon bj3000, however I like to rename it just printer.

How to add a network printer onto your home network:

1. Go to the control panel which can be found by clicking the start button.
2. In the left bar click on switch to classic view.
3. Then click on the Printer and Faxes Icon.
4. Choose to Add Printer in the left sidebar.
5. A dialog box will appear. You can choose to add a network Printer. Then ask the computer to find it. If it does find it your done.
6. When the computer does not find your network printer manually type it in yourself.

7. I have written \\server\printer$ then I pressed Next. Server is the name of the computer that has the printer installed on it, and Printer$ is the name I gave my printer when I enabled sharing.

Then it will ask me to enter the user name and password for the computer that has the printer I want to access. Windows Vista came up with this warning below and I pressed Install driver.

Advantages and disadvantages to having a network printer?

Advantages:

• You only need one printer for your entire network.
• You save money on office equipment.
• You save space.

Disadvantages:

• If another user is printing hundreds of pages on the network printer you will have to wait for them to finish printing.
• The computer the network printer is attached to must be on for the printer to function

How to install a new printer in Windows

Windows XP and Windows Vista

If you insert the printer installation disc first

When installing new devices onto a computer, like a printer, you will need a driver to run it. Luckily all new printers you buy nowadays come with an installation disc. This makes it very easy to install your new printer. If you insert this printer installation disc the process should start automatically. There will be step by step instructions on how to install your new printer. Putting the installation disc in first will not only tell you when to plug your printer in, but it will also install extra software for scanning, printing, and copying.

If the cd does not start automatically you can go to My computer and double click on the disc icon.

If you plug in the printer first

In this case your computer will automatically find anything new that is attached to your computer. Then you will see it finding a driver for your printer. If it cannot find a driver for your printer in Windows it will ask you to insert the printer installation disc.

If you want to install the printer without all the bulky software

The software that usually comes with new printers takes up allot of space and is sometimes unnecessary. To avoid having to install the extra software you can simply plug your printer in and let windows find it. This way it will only install the driver needed to run the printer.

Check your printers status in Device manager

If you go to Device manager you can see if your printer driver is installed correctly and you can also update it.

1. Press the Win Key and the Pause Break key at the same time. System properties will open.

2. Go to the hardware tab and choose device manager.

You will see a list of devices installed on your computer. If any have a yellow exclamation mark next to it, they have a problem. To see the properties of a device, right click on it and choose properties. You can also choose to update a driver here.

What are some of the features of Printers available to buy?

• Laser Printer Almost everyone has a laser printer because they are now so affordable, fast printing, and simple to install and operate. You can print anything with a laser printer, however the quality of your finished product depends on the quality of your printer.

• Disc Printer These printer actually print on the face of a compact disc. It is great if you have a lot of cd's flying around. Printing on the disc makes it look professional. I give family and friends a disc with my photos on it. Labeling the disc makes it easy to recognize and remember what is on it.

• Label Printer This is my favorite printer. You can label cd cases, envelopes, files, kids toys, anything you find without a label. You can now create customized labels by changing the fonts, graphics and logos for your business.

• Network printer You can use any printer for a network printer, however you have to have a computer running so you can access the printer. With a network ready printer you can connect it directly to your router with an Ethernet cable. Then you can access the printer any time as it is a standalone device on the network. If you just have a normal printer that you want to use as a network printer see belo How to add a network printer

• Photo Printer These littlie printers are great. You can print your own photo in the 6x4 size photo at home. I must admit that the paper and ink do cost a fair bit, however you still can't beet the convenience.

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How To Enable Printer and File Sharing on your home network

If you have a home computer network you can easily share files and share a common printer between them all. However before you share a printer or any files on your home network, you must enable or share these items. Here is a detailed, step by step tutorial on how to enable Printer and File sharing

How to enable a Printer to be shared on your home network in Windows XP

1. First we have to get to Printers and Faxes properties.

2. Go to the start menu

3. Choose Printers and Faxes form there. If it is not there, choose control panel

4. Then double click on Printers and faxes

5. Now you will see the printers that are installed on your computer

6. Right click on the printer you want to share

7. From the menu you can choose either properties or sharing...

8. You simply go to the Sharing tab and choose to share the printer. You can also rename your printer here.

9. Go here to install the network printer on the other computers in your network.

How to enable File Sharing on your computer on your home network for Windows XP

If I wanted to share My Pictures folder with everyone on the network I would do this:

1. Open My Documents Folder (Usually can find in the start menu)

2. Find the My Pictures folder and right click on it. A menu will appear

3. Choose Sharing and security

4. Click on share this folder

5. It will fill in the name for you

6. Then press permissions button

7. Here you can tick which one you want. If you only want people to see but not touch the files choose read only. If you want to all full control tick that.

8. Then click apply and ok

9. Click apply and Ok again

If I wanted to share another folder you simply do the steps again.

How to enable printer sharing in Windows Vista?

1. Go to the start menu. Choose Control panel.

2. In the control panel double click on the icon Network and sharing center.

3. Click on the arrow that is to the right of Printer sharing.

4. This section will open. Put a check next to Turn on printer sharing. See screenshot below.

5. Now press apply

Network Troubleshooting Commands

Troubleshooting computer network is among the most important job descriptions of the network administrators, system administrators, network technicians and the IT consultants. A computer network can have different kinds of problems such as it can be infected with virus and spyware, attacked by hackers, accessed by unauthorized users and may face connectivity failure issues due to the faulty network devices or configurations.
Following is a list of the basic network troubleshooting commands that are built-in the Windows based operating systems and UNIX etc. The right use of these troubleshooting commands can helps a lot in diagnosing and resolving the issues with your computer network.

PING

Ping is the most important troubleshooting command and it checks the connectivity with the other computers. For example your system’s IP address is 10.10.10.10 and your network servers’ IP address is 10.10.10.1 and you can check the connectivity with the server by using the Ping command in following format.

At DOS prompt type Ping 10.10.10.1 and press enter
If you get the reply from the server then the connectivity is ok and if you get the error message like this “Request time out” this means the there is some problem in the connectivity with the server.

IPCONFIG

IPconfig is another important command in Windows. It shows the IP address of the computer and also it shows the DNS, DHCP, Gateway addresses of the network and subnet mask.

At DOS prompt type ipconfig and press enter to see the IP address of your computer.

At DOS prompt type inconfig/all and press enter to see the detailed information.

NSLOOKUP

NSLOOKUP is a TCP/IP based command and it checks domain name aliases, DNS records, operating system information by sending query to the Internet Domain Name Servers. You can resolve the errors with the DNS of your network server


HOSTNAME

Hostname command shows you the computer name.

At DOS prompt type Hostname and press enter


NETSTAT

NETSTAT utility shows the protocols statistics and the current established TCP/IP connections in the computer.

NBTSTAT

NBTSTAT helps to troubleshoot the NETBIOS name resolutions problems.

ARP

ARP displays and modifies IP to Physical address translation table that is used by the ARP protocols.

FINGER

Finger command is used to retrieve the information about a user on a network.

TRACERT

Tracert command is used to determine the path of the remote system. This tool also provides the number of hops and the IP address of each hop. For example if you want to see that how many hops (routers) are involved to reach www.yahoo.com and what’s the IP address of each hop then use the following command.

At command prompt type tracert www.yahoo.com you will see a list of all the hops and their IP addresses.

TRACEROUTE

Traceroute is a very useful network debugging command and it is used in locating the server that is slowing down the transmission on the internet and it also shows the route between the two systems.

ROUTE

Route command allows you to make manual entries in the routing table.

Hopefully the above mentioned commands will help you to diagnose the troubleshooting your computer networking problems

How to find out what files and folders your computer is sharing in Windows Vista?

Even though it is your computer and you are the only one using it, sometimes you forget what files and folders you are sharing with other computers on your network. For example you might share an entire drive on the network and just forget you have done this. In the meantime you have been adding files to this that you do not want anyone to see, however because you have shared it previously it can still be accessed by the other computers on your network. You must go back and Un-share files and folders to stop the sharing process. The only other way to stop the sharing process is to break the network. If everything is running smoothly on the network, your files could be shared for as long as the network is alive.

How to see what files and folders you are sharing?

1. Click on the network icon in the notification area to get to the Network and sharing center.
2. If you do not have an icon available there you can go to the start menu, control panel, then the Network and Sharing Center.

3. The Network and Sharing Center will open. See the screenshot below.
4. See the arrow at the bottom? If you do not see the links that these arrows are pointing to (or something similar) then you have Windows Vista Basic.
5. If you want to see the files and folders you are sharing press on Show me all the files and folders I am sharing.
6. If you want to see the drives you are sharing press on Show me all the shared network folders on this computer.

The screenshot below appeared when I pressed on the Show me all the shared network folders on this computer. As you can see below I am sharing a printer and some main hard drives.

When I pressed on show me all the files and folders I am sharing, nothing showed because I am not sharing any individual files and folders.

Reason why you need to see what files and folders you are sharing?

One of the main reasons for wanting to see what files you are sharing is to remind yourself what you are actually sharing on your network. This is also a great way to see all shared files and folders in one go, without having to search through your computer. Maybe you want to share a file. By following the steps above you can now check to see if you are already sharing this file. Its just a great way to stay in control of your shared files and folders on your network.

Notes on seeing what files and folders you are sharing:

• If you are sharing no individual files then nothing will show up.
• If you are sharing an entire hard drive you will have to click on the drive to see all the files on it that are being shared.
• If you want to share a file or folder you need to be on a network, then sharing must be enabled for the item you want to share.
• If you are using Windows XP See what files are being shared . This is a different way to see the files being shared on the network

Configure a short cut to 'Run As' a different user

This tip only works on short cuts. So create a short cut to one of your key programs, for example Active Directory Users and Computers. Right click the short cut, Properties, Advanced (Button), Run with Different Credentials. The idea behind 'Run As' is to encourage you to log on as an ordinary user, and then use 'elevated rights' when you need to run the administrative tools. What it does is save you having to log off and then logon again as the administrator.

Convert FAT 16 to FAT 32

Why do I get error messages when I try to convert FAT16 partitions to FAT32 in Windows 2000/XP/2003?

In W2K, XP and Windows Server 2003, if you attempt to convert a File Allocation Table (FAT or FAT16) partition to the FAT32 file system using the "drive:\convert drive: /fs:fat32" command-line switch, where drive is the drive from which you are running the convert utility and the drive you are trying to convert to FAT32, you may receive the following error message:

The type of the file system is FAT.

Convert cannot gain exclusive access to the drive, so it cannot convert it now. Would you like to schedule it to be converted the next time the system restarts? (Y/N)

When you restart your computer, the conversion process seems to start, and then the following error message is displayed:

FAT32 is not supported

If you attempt use the "drive1:\convert drive2: /fs:fat32" command- line switch, where drive1 is the drive from which you are running the convert utility and drive2 is the drive you are trying to convert to FAT32, the following error message is displayed:

FAT32 is not a valid file system

This behavior occurs because Windows 2000/XP does not have a process for converting a partition from FAT16 to FAT32. The only conversion process that Windows 2000/XP supports is converting from FAT16 or FAT32 to the Windows NT file system (NTFS).

Note: If you type convert /? at a command prompt, there is not an option to convert to the FAT32 file system.

Note: Windows 2000/XP/2003 provides NO way to convert NTFS partitions to FAT16/32.

If you dual boot, you can use the Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows 98 drive converter tool in System Tools, or the following command-line tool:

cvt drive: /cvt32

Alternatively, you can use 3rd party tools like PowerQuest PartitionMagic, PowerQuest ServerMagic and other tools to perform the conversion from FAT16 to FAT32 and backwards

Virus Protection Tips

Computer viruses are increasingly common and destructive, and IT Services makes every effort to keep Iowa State University and supported computers free from infection. To help reduce the risk of infecting your computer and the computers of others please follow these virus protection tips from McAfee and IT Services.

1. Do not open any files attached to an email from an unknown, suspicious, or untrustworthy source.
2. Do not open any files attached to an email unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a dear friend or someone you know. Some viruses can replicate themselves and spread through email. Better be safe than sorry and confirm that they really sent it.
3. Do not open any files attached to an email if the subject line is questionable or unexpected. If the need to do so is there always save the file to your hard drive before doing so.
4. Delete chain emails and junk email. Do not forward or reply to any of them. These types of email are considered spam, which is unsolicited, intrusive mail that clogs up the network.
5. Do not download any files from an unknown, suspicious, or untrustworthy source.
6. Exercise caution when downloading files from the Internet. Ensure that the source is a legitimate and reputable one. Verify that an anti-virus program checks the files on the download site. If you're uncertain, don't download the file at all or download the file to a floppy and test it with your own anti-virus software.
7. Update your virus definitions regularly. Over 500 viruses are discovered each month. While your virus protection software is scheduled to update your virus definitions automatically, occasionally you may need or want to update your virus definitions manually.
8. When in doubt, always err on the side of caution and do not open, download, or execute any files or email attachments.

How to Build a Laser Security System

If you are tired of your belongings disappearing or you want some way to document you're not as addle-brained as you feared, build your own laser security system. This eHow can help

Build a Circuit for Your Laser Security System

Step 1

Place the microchip on the center of the circuit board as you build a laser security system.
Step 2

Put in the voltage regulator, and connect the leads of the battery to the voltage regulator.
Step 3

Connect two more leads to the regulator, then insert the photo cell and the resistor.
Step 4

Link the photocell and the chip, then insert the relay and connect the chip to the relay also. Connect the remaining side of the relay to the power source.
Take Apart the Camera
Step 1

Take apart the digital camera.
Step 2

Expose the board on the inside of the camera. You should be able to see where the board connects to the trigger of the camera.
Step 3

Remove the circuit board from the inside of the camera as you build a laser security system.
Soldering Wires
Step 1

Pinpoint the terminals on the board from the camera which connected to the trigger button as you build a laser security system.
Step 2

Solder small wires to each of the terminals.
Step 3

Feed the wires through the hole in the trigger button.
Put the Camera Back Together
Step 1

Put the board back inside the camera.
Step 2

Reassemble the camera.
Step 3

Use duct tape to secure the camera, if necessary. Do not obscure the lens.
Position Circuit
Step 1

Choose a soap caddy that looks unobtrusive.
Step 2

Place the circuit from Section One inside the soap caddy as you build a laser security system.
Step 3

Make sure the photocell is behind one of the holes in the soap caddy.
Connect the Battery
Step 1

Connect the battery to the circuit.
Step 2

Place the battery and the circuit inside the box.
Step3

Use tape to keep everything secure.
Attach Wires to Voltage Relay
Step 1

Thread the two wires that run from the hole in the trigger button of the camera.
Step 2

Place the camera beside the soap caddy.
Step 3

Put the wires from the camera through another hole in the soap caddy and connect them to the voltage relay.
Step 4

Turn the soap caddy on its edge so that the photo cell is facing out, and tape the camera to the top of the soap caddy.
The Coat Hanger
Step 1

Cut the coat hanger into small pieces when you build a laser security system.
Step 2

Tape a piece of the coat hanger to the laser pointer to create a stand for the laser pointer.
Step 3

Put another piece of wire coat hanger on the back of the mirrors.
Placing the Camera
Step 1

Place the camera where it is inconspicuous when you build a laser security system.
Step 2

Position the lens of the camera in the direction you wish.
Step 3

Secure the camera firmly in place with tape.
Placing the Mirrors
Step 1

Place the laser pointer in an inconspicuous place.
Step 2

Point it in the direction you wish.
Step 3

Secure the laser pointer in place with tape.
Place the Mirrors
Step 1

Place the mirrors around the items or objects you wish to guard when you build a laser security system.
Step 2

Adjust them until you see that they hit the photocell.
Step 3

Break the beam with your hand to see whether the laser security system you have built works.
Step 4

Produce incontrovertible proof thanks to the digital camera. Is not a picture worth a thousand words?

Share a Remote Desktop Across the Internet for Free

 Here's the scenario: Your mom is in another state and she calls you up to ask you how to do something relatively complex on her computer. You wish you could just access her PC and show her, but how are you going to do that? She'd have to install some sort of software, and wouldn't that be expensive? Nope, it's free. Thanks to TeamViewer.com you've got a one-stop solution for screen-sharing and accessing a remote desktop across the Internet, for free. Yes, your mom would have to install an application, but it's super easy. Here's how.

Step 1

Both computers need to go to Teamviewer.com. If you are on a Windows machine, the programs you're going to need are right on the front page. For Macs you'll need to go to the Download page.

Step 2

You're the person who's providing support, so you need to click the link that says "Start Full Version" (It's also called "Full Version" on the Download page). The install process is only slightly more complex for you than for the client.

Step 3

Save the TeamViewer_Setup.exe to your hard drive and run the executable. You have the option to "Install" or just "Run" the application. If you want to permanently install the application so you don't have to do this again, you can do so by choosing "Install." But for this walkthrough we are going to only run it, so choose "Run." Click Next and accept the license.

Step 4

At the same time you're doing this, the person whom you want to help (in this case your mom) needs to run the client setup. She can click "Join A Session" on the front of the TeamVeiwer.com site or click "QuickSupport" on the Download page. There's practically no install process for her. All she has to do is save the exe to the hardrive and run it. A window instantly pops up with an ID and password.

Step 5

Now, the client (or your Mom) needs to tell you over the phone, email, text, whatever, what the ID and password are that they are getting from Team Viewer.

Step 6

On your side, under "Create A Session," enter the client's ID and hit "Connect To Partner." For this case we are choosing Remote Support, but you can also choose Presentation (which shows your desktop, not theirs), File Transfer and VPN.

Step 7

Enter the password the client gave you and click "Log On."

Step 8

Now the desktop of the client's machine will appear and you have full control. Up at the top of the screen is a menu full of extra options for you.

Step 9

To start a chat go to Extras > Chat. Now you can hang up the phone and chat directly with the client through Team Viewer.

Step 10

There are numerous other options as well, such as switching sides so they can see your screen, remote reboot of the other machine, file transfer, optimizing the connection and changing the resolution. You can even record the session.

Step 11

To end the session, all you have to do is click the "X" on the toolbar. The client can also just hit "Cancel" on the ID and Password screen. There's nothing to uninstall. Congratulations, you've made your mother proud

How to Use Yahoo Messenger on a Mobile Telephone

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There are two ways to install Yahoo Messenger on your mobile phone: Go to the Yahoo Messenger website (see Resources below) from any computer connected to the Internet and enter your mobile phone number in the top right corner of the page labeled "Get Started!" Yahoo will send a link to your mobile phone to install Yahoo Messenger. You can also visit the Yahoo Messenger website (see Resources below) from your mobile phone's Internet browser. That page will guide you through the installation of the Yahoo Messenger software.

Step 2

Install the Yahoo Messenger software on your mobile phone and sign in with the same user name and password that you use for your computer version of Messenger. Once you are signed in, you will be able to see your contact lists, change your status, and send and receive messages just like you could from your computer.

Step 3

Make sure you have a subscription for mobile Internet access in place on your phone before using the Yahoo Messenger application, or you will be charged for each message you send. Some mobile phones will not work at all with Yahoo Messenger if you do not have a subscription for mobile Internet access. Check the details for your specific mobile phone and carrier

How To install yahoo messenger On your Mobile Phone

yahoo Messenger is an instant messaging service provided by Yahoo Inc. which is very popular and widely used. With this program, users can send messages, exchange files, share video, even can call for free from PC to PC. At previously, the Yahoo Messenger program can only be installed on the computer desktop or laptop. However, in line with advances in technology Yahoo launched it in a mobile version. With this mobile version, users can install the program on the phone so you can chat directly using the phone, of course, not all phones can be installed this program.

At some time ago Yahoo launched Yahoo Go V.1.0, this program can be installed on some mobile phone brand Nokia like 6600, 3230 and the Sony Ericsson K750. Yet somehow the Yahoo stop this program, which marked deleted a link to download the program. Perhaps in terms of business this is not so profitable, so stopped it.

After that Yahoo launch a Yahoo Go v.3.0, which features more complete than previously. Yahoo Go v.3.0 can apply in some of the brand in the mobile phone such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung and LG, and Blackberry. You can find out more information about this software by visiting http://mobile.yahoo.com

To download the Yahoo Go program V.3.o is very easy. Follow the following steps:

1. Go to this address http://mobile.yahoo.com/go # cta_link
2. Enter your phone number on the field, the download link will be sent to your phone.
3. Open link in the messeage on your phone, the browser on your phone will automatically open it.
4. Yahoo will detect a mobile phone that you use, if support this software then you will be prompted to download it.
5. Make sure the GPRS settings on your phone is correct (see the GPRS settings on the previous post) and of course you must have enough credits to access GPRS.
6. If the download is complete, the Yahoo Go icon will appear on the main menu on the phone. You can open the icon to run it.

multiple chat with a singel software (Nimbuz pc)

Instant Messaging

• Instant messaging communities supported: Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, Jabber and ICQ
• Social Networks Supported: Facebook, MySpace, Hyves, GaduGadu, Orkut, SchuelerVZ, StudiVZ and MeinVZ
• Send file
• Group chat
• Messaging

Presence

• Geo location
• Personal Message
• Status settings
• Display Picture

Call

• Dial-Up VoIP – connects via a local access number to Nimbuzz servers to initiate a VoIP call
• VOIP
  
• SIP (SIP on S60 and iPhone)
• Group call

The Buzz (patented)

The “Buzz” is an alert sent to let Nimbuzz user know someone is trying to get in touch with him, when he is offline/idle. This feature can be accessed directly from the contact list or from the communicator Widget . Sending a buzz is free and can automatically start Nimbuzz mobile to initiate a conversation (Symbian only)

How to Change the Voice on the Garmin Nuvi 200

Download the voice pack for the Nuvi at the Garmin website.

Step 2

Select and save the voice files you will use on the desktop.

Step 3

Connect one end of the USB cable to your Garmin and the other end to your computer and turn your GPS on.

Step 4

Click the "Start Menu" button and select "My Computer". Once the "My Computer" window is opened, select the drive for the Garmin device.

Step 5

Double-click the Garmin folder and then double-click the Voice folder.

Step 6

Extract the voice files from their compressed format (.zip or .rar) and save them to your desktop.

Step 7

Click and hold on each voice file you wish to transfer to your Garmin. Drag and drop those files to the Voice folder.

Step 8

Disconnect the USB connections from both the computer and the Garmin.

Step 9

Select the "Settings" button on your Nuvi screen and then select "Language" and then "Voice".

Step 10

Choose the voice you wish to use for your Garmin and select "OK". Your Nuvi 200 is now set to your desired voice

How to Build Your Own Home Security System

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2. The peace of mind that comes with a household security system can hardly be replaced. Unfortunately, many homeowners are discouraged by the high monthly cost of many commercial alarm companies. The solution for some is a do-it-yourself project.
3. The project should be thoroughly planned and executed to ensure there are no gaps in the security system, and that all windows and doors are covered. Motion detectors and glass-break sensors can be added for more complete coverage. Installing a complete Home Security system can be done in as little as 1 to 2 days, depending on the size of the home and complexity of the system.
4. Step 1

   Purchase the components for your system. A total alarm kit is much easier than piecing together individual components, and basic systems can be had for 100 to 200 dollars. If you require a completely custom system, you can buy the system in individual pieces, but it is still easier to purchase a kit and then add on extra components if needed. These systems can be purchased through eBay, a number of online retailers, or even some local security stores (see Resources below).

5. Step 2

   Assemble a plan of attack for your house. It is absolutely essential that every single exterior door and window is covered by a sensor. If possible, glass break sensors should be positioned over any large glass doors or sets of windows, and motion detectors should be placed around the main areas of your home, such as the living Room and hallway. Try to think like an intruder, and place sensors in areas they would first try when breaking in.

6. Step 3

   Install the sensors across your home. If you purchased a wireless system, your job may be as simple as adhering each sensor into place and turning it on. Wired components are much more difficult to install, because a line to each one must be run through the wall. By removing the baseboards, you can often run the wiring along the floor and hide it by replacing the baseboards. Each line should run back to a common area where the central unit or keypad will be installed.

7. Step 4
   Connect the wires (if applicable) to the central alarm unit, where the sensors, keypads and the siren itself communicate with each other. This unit will also be where accessories such as battery backup and telephone broadcasting connect. This box should be mounted in a location not easily accessed by unwelcome guests, such as a utility room or closet. A secure lock will further hinder any tampering.
8. Step 5

   Install the keypad, which is where the entire system will be controlled. These allow you to enter your private code to enable either complete protection or perimeter protection (door and window sensors only), which comes in handy for night use. Any communication or configuration of the system will be done through the keypads, so you want to make sure they are in a convenient location. You should be able to easily access a keypad from your most commonly used entrance door, so you can disable it before it goes off.