Mobile Phones Health Hazards, Risks and Dangers

How much time do you spend on your cellphone? Do you know the mobile phones health hazards and risks caused because they keep on emitting radio waves as long as they are switched on? Since the very basis of cellphones is radio signals that carry voice, you are in constant exposure to these radio waves as long as you keep the cellphone near your body. The exposure increases manifold when you are talking on it.

Cooking The Brain: The Evil In Mobile Phones & Cellphone Towers

Though there are few pointers that link cellphone usage to diseases such as cancer, the dangers of using mobile phones still exist. This article examines some studies that link usage of cellphones to different diseases and dangers. Before studying cellphone dangers, let us explore the hazards of living in areas having cellphone towers.

Cell Phone Towers: What Could Be The Exact Problem?

It has not yet been completely established that cellphones are really a danger but researchers are exploring the issue and some have found strong links that say living in an area with cellphone towers with high frequency can cause cancer. According to a study conducted by Indian Thermal Analysis Society (ITAS), three cancer cases were found in the same building that lies opposite to a cellphone tower. All these three cases belong to Usha Kiran Apartments opposite to cellphone tower built on Vijay Apartments (Carmicheal road, Mumbai, India). A prominent Indian daily Mid-day carried this article on the issue of Usha Kiran Apartment residents suffering due to mobile towers.

How to shutdown Remote Computer in LAN?

Remote Shut down utility that comes with Windows will help us to shutdown all are some of the computers in a LAN Network.  It can also be used to logoff, restart any computer without going to it's place. 

How to do?

1. Go to “run” command in Start menu. (Short-cut : Window Key + R)
2. Type shutdown -i and hit enter.
3. Now the shutdown dialog box will open like the one below

COD REQUEST ISSUE IN POSTMAN MODULE 7.9.1

    In Postman Module, After update 7.9.1 ,While go to give request for COD in supervisor login, It shows the message box as "Already requested ___ please request after 60 mins".But when ever call, it shows the present time only.I hereby attached the error screen shot .Due to this issue,After update 7.9.1,could not give request for any COD Article in postman module..

Solution:

1.Download the attached exl

2.Run it through script tool

3.Then Check the COD request in Postman Super Visor login

Download


Thanks & Regards

P.Silambarasan
DSM, Theni Division ..
Tamilnadu,

Do not let corrupted files infect other files in your USB flash drive

It is a tensing situation when you know that you have certain corrupted files on your USB flash drive, and do not want those files to corrupt other files on the same drive. Do not panic, as this issue can be fixed with few tweaks in your Windows systems. You’re absolutely wrong, if you think that you need to go for some third party tool, as it is not so. Here are the ways that you can fix this issue, by making use of Windows tool.

• For this, you need to go to the ‘Device Manager’ and this tool can be located from the Control Panel of the Start menu.
• Under Device Manager, navigate to the ‘disk drives’ section and choose your USB flash device.

10 Amazing and Unknown Features of Gmail

The e-mail messaging service by Google has such wide popularity that it is obvious for any internet literate to have a Gmail account. Even though we have been using the mailing service on a daily basis, there are certain hidden and interesting features that we have never heard about. From Self-sorting inbox, to unsending an e-mail that is already sent out, Gmail has been amazing us in so many ways. Read on to know the most amazing and unknown features of Gmail with inputs from Times of India.

Threaded conversations

The threaded conversation allows users to group a conversation based on the subject. The feature provides great visibility to the chat threads and assists in easily sorting out a communication made earlier. Rather than getting a separate individual reply for a conversation, the feature provides a list of the conversation. Gmail has provided an option to turn the threaded conversation feature ON and OFF.

Un-send emails

Don’t be scared if you have send an e-mail to a wrong address. The un-send option of the e-mail messaging service will certainly be your savior. This feature of Gmail allows anyone to take back an e-mail while is already sent within a period of 30 seconds. By enabling the ‘undo send’ option under the settings tab can get the feature ON.

Beware! Cell Phone Texting Bad For Heart

The hunching posture adopted by smart phone users or other mobile devices is as bad as being obese and could lead to breathing problems in old age, new research has found.

The effect of the posture is not immediately evident as it results in breathing problems leading to cardiovascular problems later in life, the British United Chiropractic Association (UCA) study has claimed.

The study could also suggest link of the posture with hyperkyphosis which is associated with pulmonary disease and cardiovascular problems, the Daily Mail reported.

Skype makes Group Calling free

Google, as all of us are aware offers free group video chat through its Hangouts platform. As such, its rival – Microsoft too has decided to step in and join the league. The company announced yesterday that it is making Skype group video calling free across various platforms.

Group video calling was introduced by Skype officially back in 2010. Then, the service offered support for up to 10 people. Moreover, the service was rolled out as a premium service for paying customers since it graduated from beta. Beginning today, the scheme of things is intended to change.

Skype makes Group Calling free

First, Skype group video calling will be free on Windows, Mac, and the Xbox One. Second, Skype confirmed that group screen sharing will also be free. Curiously, Microsoft chose not to confirm in its announcement whether Windows Phone users will need Skype Premium to take part in group video calls. Perhaps that news will hit during WP 8.1′s launch this year.

Firefox 29 comes with new design and customization options

Firefox 29 is now available for download. Mozilla has launched Firefox 29 with a cool new design interface and several customization options. The popular web browser has been reimagined and redesigned completely and introduces several new features including an elegant design, new menu, customization mode and an enhanced Firefox Sync service powered by Firefox Accounts.



Mozilla Firefox 29

The new design is minimalistic and cool with sleek tabs that make it easier for you to focus on the content. When not being used, the other tabs fade into the background and become less conspicuous.

CADRE RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENT- UNIONS SIGNED TODAY

NFPE- FNPO

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES 

FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANISATION

CENTRAL HEAD QUARTERS, NEWDELHI

28/04/2014

         * CADRE RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENT SIGNED *

                 At last after several round of protracted negotiations with the administration, JCM Staff side, Departmental council ( NFPE & FNPO) has signed the cadre restructuring proposal. The staff side has tried to the best of its ability to make maximum improvement in the proposal. In spite of our hard bargaining we could not achieve 100 percent success. Our demand for separate higher pay scale for PO& RMS Accountants, Creation of separate cadre for System Administrators or grant of special pay/allowance, bringing MTS also under cadre restructuring etc is not accepted by the administration. Regarding Postmaster Cadre after much bargaining, it is agreed to examine our claim for higher pay scale after the present proposal is approved by the government.

                  As Govt has already appointed 7^th CPC and the Pay Commission has already published the questionnaire, any further delay in completing the cadre restructuring will adversely affect the interest of Postal employees. We will take up the remaining issues, which are not agreed by the administration in the cadre restructuring committee with the 7^th CPC in our memorandum and make one more effort to get a favourable recommendation.

25% Hike in Allowances - Dopt Orders on increase in certain allowances by further 25% Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2014

Dopt Orders on clarification on increase in certain allowances by further 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2014

No.A-27012/1/2014-Estt. (Allowance)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

Department of Personnel & Training

Block-IV, Old JNU Campus

New Delhi, 28th April, 2014.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarification on increase in certain allowances by further 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2014

The undersigned is directed to refer to para 1(j) of this Department’s 0M. No.12011/03/2008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 2.9.2008. This provides that the limits of Children Education Allowance would be automatically raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%. References are being received from various quarters with regard to the amount of Children Education Allowance admissible consequent upon enhancement of Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees @ 100% w.e.f. 1 January, 2014 announced vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M. No.1/l/2014-E-1I (B) dated 27th March, 2014.

2. In accordance with the above, the following shall be the revised limits:

a) The annual ceiling limit for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance shall be Rs.18,000/- per child. Accordingly, the quarterly claim could be more than Rs.4500/- in one quarter. The Hostel Subsidy shall be Rs.4500/- per month per child;

b) The rates of Special Allowance for Child Care to women with disabilities stands revised to Rs. 1500/- per month; and

Expected DA from July 14 – Looks like the curiosity surrounding the expected DA is fast receding..!

Expected DA from July 14 – Looks like the curiosity surrounding the expected DA is fast receding..!

One of the possible reasons for the dampening interest could be the fact that unlike last time, there is not going to be a DA hike. Although it is very well known that the hike is based on price rise and inflation, it probably feels to them as if something was lost.

This time there is no double-digit increase. It is only going to be a single-digit hike.

At the most, one can expect an increase of 7%. That too is not for sure. All that depends on the soon to be announced AICPIN points for balance months.

After announcing the second additional DA for the year 2014, there are only two instalments left. With the instalments of January 2015 and July 2015, the 6th CPC comes to a close.

The next additional DA will be based on the 7th CPC.

Additional Dearness Allowance formula could be changed in the 7th CPC. They could announce a new Base Year. There could also be a change in the 115.76 yardstick. Nothing can be said for certain this time.

Think Before You Root An Android Device

Android mobile platform offers the endless customization which excites the users to have every possible feature they desire on their handsets, be it Smartphones or tablets. Rooting is the process which helps you achieve this goal, but it is not without risks. In the process you may completely damage your device. Even manufacturers can nullify or void the device warranty for the rooted device.Here is some reasons why you should not root your Android device, as compiled by Pacewisdom.com

Bricking the Device

Rooting can be risky if you are not familiar with the rooting process and the device. Rooting includes lots of dangers of destroying the device permanently. Bricking the device means turning it into a brick which is of no use, and this may happen when you fail to root it properly. The device is 

dead when it has been bricked. So while rooting a device, follow the instructions carefully for the specific device and operating system (OS) version. If any trouble occurs while rooting and you brick your device, return the device to the store or seek the help of XDA Forums.

Losing Updations

Once rooting is done, your device is freed from the service provider. Your device no longer receives any updates without losing the root access. Rooting may cause interruptions in getting updates from the device manufacturer. This way you will miss out device features and security enhancements. 

Norton Power Eraser Tool

Is something not quite right with your computer? Are you being plagued by pop-up windows trying to get you to download security software or alerts claiming your PC isn’t secure? It sounds like you’ve been infected with a type of threat known as “scamware.” The solution? Norton Power Eraser.Norton Power Eraser is specially designed to aggressively target scamware. It uses our most thorough scanning technology to eliminate threats that traditional virus scanning doesn’t always detect, so you can get your PC back.

Netcraft Extension offers Heartbleed and phishing protection

Since two weeks when we posted about the Heartbleed bug, this deadly vulnerability has affected many trusted SSL web servers, putting users at the risk of compromising sensitive information to hackers. To stay safe from this deadly bug away you can make use of some browser extensions to warn you of Heartbleed affected websites. One such recently launched and useful tool is the browser extension from Internet security services provider Netcraft.

The Netcraft Extension for Opera, Chrome and Firefox offers Heartbleed and Phishing protection together. It allows you to see whether the websites you visit are still using potentially compromised certificates using data from Netcraft’s SSL Survey. If this is the case, the extension will also check to see if the site’s SSL certificate has been replaced; if it has not, then the site is considered to be unsafe, as the certificate’s private key could have been compromised.

Netcraft Extension

The free Netcraft Extension can be installed on Chrome, Firefox  and Opera browsers. Go here and click on the icon of the browser on which you wish to install the extension, as shown in the image. You can choose from Firefox, Chrome or Opera.

Here I have chosen the Chrome browser, and after clicking onto the Chrome icon we are redirected to the Chrome Web Store. Click on the “FREE” tab located on the upper right hand of the page.

Password Protect Your USB Drive Without Any Software

You can't call yourself a computer geek if you don't know this trick. It's always a good idea to carry your important files in a usb instead of carrying the whole laptop. But i don't like everyone prying my files on usb. So i use a password for anyone who tries toaccess my ubs drive. It also helps to secure my data from wrong hands in case of theft.

There are lot of softwares out there(most of which are paid apps) to help you with this but if you are using windows you don't need any app. Here is what you have to do to password protect your usb flash drive.

Steps:

1. Plugin your USB, click on Start & type BitLocker Drive Encryption and launch that app.

 

8 Amazing Features That Google Glass Offers

Google glass is one among the most prominent wearable gadgets ever released. This is one of the most innovative tech toys that  can enhance the future tech revolution. Google glass has a completely new user interface which projects its functionalities directly before your eyeswith no screen, mouse or keyboard. This will involve a new user experience as it is designed to provide a complete internet experience. Priced close to 92,000, Will Google offer the performance of a Smartphone on a glass? Let’s find out. Here are some of the features of the Google glass as compiled by the Pc Mag.

#1.Menu

In the menu it shows all of what the glass can do from taking pictures to logging into your Google Hangout account and sharing pictures online, just 

like you do it on your Smartphone.

#2.Dictate Texts

Google glass can recognize dictated texts to be sent to others through the in-built microphone and a cloud based speech recognition system using a wireless internet connection.

Microsoft announced their Smart Watch…10 years ago!

Smart Watch or effectively wearable minicomputer is believed to be the next big gadget after Smart Phones. It is estimated that more than 2 million Smart Watches were sold in 2013 with Galaxy Gear Smart Watches from Samsung dominating the market. Other players like Pebble and Sony are also present in this market occupying a smaller share as compared to Samsung. But, have you heard of Microsoft’s presence in Smart Watch market? If not, you may be  surprised to know that Microsoft announced their version of the Smart Watch in 2004… almost, 10 years ago.

The Smart Watch from Microsoft was named as Microsoft SPOT Watch and was released in the year 2004 with much enthusiasm. However the demise of this cool gadget happened sooner than anybody would have expected and it was officially killed in the year 2008. Interestingly the SPOT (Smart Personal Object Technology) Watch was part of the SPOT technology, an initiative from Microsoft to personalize household electronics and other everyday gadgets.

Updated Opera browser will block Heartbleed vulnerabilities

It seems all browsers have decided to tackle the biggest heartache of the online world - Heartbleed, the new-found OpenSSL bug! Opera web browser is all set to fight this bug that has caused worry for all internet-based commercial as well as other websites. Opera chose to include its ‘bug-fighting’ feature in its new versions, Opera 12.17.

In an earlier security blog, Opera mentioned about Heartbleed,

“The Presto engine used in Opera 12 and older does use OpenSSL, but not the features of OpenSSL which contained the vulnerability. Hence Presto is not vulnerable, on any platform. This includes Opera Mini and Opera Mail, which use Presto. Opera Mini encryption between the client and proxy is also unaffected. Opera 14 and higher runs on Chromium, Desktop versions do not use OpenSSL. Android versions do, but not the features which contained the vulnerability. Coast by Opera only uses OpenSSL for certification information, not any parts of the vulnerable code. So the short version is that Opera products are not vulnerable. Opera will of course use plugins, and may also use or call system functions or libraries, so even if you are using Opera, you should still make sure your system is secured and up to date.”

Set up Work Folders in Windows 7

If you have wanted to set up Work Folders in Windows 7, then this post is sure to interest you. Microsoft introduced Work Folders in Windows 8.1. This new feature is basically a Bring Your Own Device enhancement, that will allow you to work from anywhere, from your different devices.

To set up Work Folders in Windows 8.1, you can open Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Work Folders and click on Set up Work Folders. But if you are using Windows 7 and are looking forward to using this feature, you will now be able to do it, after applying this update.

Work Folders in Windows 7

As we had mentioned in our earlier post, Microsoft was planning to release an add-on client for Windows 7 and an App for the iPad too. And true to its promise, Microsoft has today released Updates for Windows 7, that will allow you to install Work Folders in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 too.

Xinorbis: Free Hard Disk, Folder and Storage analyzer for Windows

Xinorbis is a free and a powerful hard disk analyzer for Windows 8 | 7, that lets you scan your computer’s hard disk or any other removable media and gives you a complete overview of the hard disk. With Xinorbis you can scan a complete drive, a folder or a removable storage device. Xinorbis a good analyzer and gives you detailed results – it is worth using it!

Hard Disk, Folder, Storage analyzer freeware

To start with, you need to choose a drive or a folder which should be scanned. After choosing a drive, you can exclude some folders if you want and you can even combine two or more drives/folders to get a combined report of two or more drives/folders.

Once you start a scan the Scan History is populated accordingly, and the Scan History is very useful as it gives you an idea about the previous scans and also displays the time and date of their performance.

How To: Play YouTube Videos in VLC

For those who may be unaware, VLC is a popular free and open source cross-platform media player developed by the VideoLan Organization. VLC’s widespread popularity stems largely from its excellent codec (video format) support and powerful range of features, you can check it out here: VLC media player

VLC is an extremely useful application for viewing, recording, and streaming video and audio. One of VLC’s lesser known features is the ability to play YouTube videos direct without requiring the web browser or Adobe Flash Player.

VLC’s terrific range of features also provides users with much more control over playback; including slo-mo, taking snapshots, looping for continuous play, and minimizing the player to ‘always on top’ while you continue to work on other things. Here’s how:

• Navigate to the YouTube page for whatever video you want to watch and copy the URL to the clipboard – [right click on the URL in the browser's address bar and select Copy]:

8 Amazing Little Known Google Services

Google, the internet giant is well known for its search engine, e-mail service and cloud storage. However in addition to all these there is a boat load of other services that Google stocks for its users. Google Mars that allows you to view the surface of the red planet and Google flight, which provides flight information in real-time, unleashes both amazement and usefulness.  Some other services like Google developer assists in creating web and mobile applications using open web technologies. Read on to know more about the amazing and little known services of Google, as compiled by Minterest.

Google Mars: Google has come up with a facility that offers its users a view of the surface of Mars. The Google Mars provides three visual options namely elevation, visible and infrared data. The search engine giant has tied up with Mars Space Flight Facility of Arizona State University to accomplish this task. Google provides the data collected during the NASA Mars missions, Mars Global Surveyor and 2001 Mars Odyssey.

Google Flight: Do you want to check on the status of a plane in real time or want to book a flight at the cheapest fare available? Well, Google flight is one of the best options as it not only provides the flight information but also the option to explore destinations on the map.

Microsoft launches Office Mix website

Growing Office 365 service user base has prompted Microsoft to widen or expand its popular Office suite by offering new apps. As such, you can observe, beginning today, roll out of a new service called Office Mix. The service is not a full developed app, but an early Preview product that one can access through the Microsoft Connect site or selecting a suitable login provider.

Don’t Sleep: Prevent Windows Shutdown, Sleep, Hibernate, Restart

Windows has its own default Power Plans to save energy by turning off the display when there isn’t any activity, for a certain time period. It also put your computer to sleep when you don’t touch your keyboard or move your mouse for the set period of time. However, these may be good power saving options, but there are times our computer may be busy, even when we aren’t actively using its keyboard or mouse. For example, when we are streaming some video, watching a movie, or burning a DVD on our PC, we wouldn’t prefer shutting off the display. Some other examples may include downloading large files, taking hard drive backup etc. in these cases, we don’t even want the machine to go to sleep.

While if your Windows 8 has the Group Policy, you can always use it to Prevent all or specific users from shutting down or restarting Windows computer, Don’t Sleep software will make things easier for you.

Prevent Windows from sleeping or shutting down

We can always change the Power Options so that the PC never goes into sleep or standby mode, these settings will remain the same until you change it again. “Don’t Sleep” can help you, by keeping your computer awake for those long-running tasks that need its full attention. This small but powerful application will keep your computer running as long as any small window is open. Using this freeware, you can prevent Windows shutdown.

The main overview of the program shows all. There is a ‘Blocking’ under ‘Preferences’ where you can block – Standby, Hybrid Sleep, Hibernation, Shutdown, Log off and the appearance of the Sreensaver. 

A SIMPLE WAY TO HIDE YOUR DRIVE – USING DISKMGMT

Hey All how you doing?

Today we will see how to hide a drive without having to tinker with registry. Tinkering with registry is something which is recommended for people who are comfortable for the consequences – which may range from crashing the OS to a complete format.

Sometimes, there are safe ways to do the same things and co-indecently, they are easy too.

So lets start with the guide to how to hide  a drive letter.

Step 1. Press Windows + R simultaneously

Step 2. In the “Run” dialog, type “diskmgmt.msc” without quotes. It should look something like the following:

Top Five Free Web Based Drawing Tools

Nowadays creating a unique and noticeable diagrams, be it technical document or project plan, is not at all a tough task, thanks to all the free web-based drawing tools. Even IT firms can make use of these tools to create diagrams such as UI layouts, flowcharts, and use cases in any browser. All these drawing tools are highly recommended, as they can create images with speed of light. Check out top five web based free drawing tools as listed by Articpost.

Gliffy: This online drawing tool is based on HTML 5 and it helps to create UML Diagrams, flowcharts, UI form components, ER diagrams, and more. Using Gmail account, you can sign up with Gliffy in order to save your drawings. In the free plan only 5 diagrams can be created and can utilize maximum of 

2MB storage space. Gliffy Library contains some good sets of shapes that are well categorized. Using this categories, users can even develop a floor plan for their home or office. Gliffy’s chart feature will make use of your Google Spreadsheet to create charts and you can place the created charts into your diagram. There are Revision History for each diagram you generate. In case you need the previous version of your diagram, with the help of Revision History you can revert to the previous version. Using the Collaborate option which is located under the Share Menu, you can forward your diagram to the team mates. Your diagram will be in private mode by default, change this to public mode and share the link via Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. So anyone can view your diagram without having to register with Gliffy. Images can be exported to Gliffy, SVG, JPG or PNG format.

5 Tools To Help Kids Develop Technology Skills

The budding age is the best time to be introduced to new skills and technologies. The below ten demography can grasp things fast and the tech world around them demands them to be updated with the basic skills. Millennials who grow up to use smart gadgets and computers must gain sufficient expertise and talent. Scratch, software that introduces the basic concepts of coding to kids through interactive methods and Rapidtyping 5, which teach the basic key and finger placements for typing, are all designed for kids to make them technically sound. Read on to know more about the software that can turn your naught littles’ into tech geniuses as compiled by Times of India.

Timez Attack: It is a tough task to teach a child the addition and multiplication table. Here is where Timez Attack, a game which introduces the multiplication table with fun comes into relevance. The video game requires the player to free a character from captivity. As the player progresses, he will face monsters which are to be slayed by calculations using multiplication tables. The game factor of Timez Attack ensures that your kid becomes a math genius with ultimate ease.

Restrict USB access to Windows computer with Ratool

Imagine you are working, feeling exhausted you leave your desk to grab a cup of coffee only to realize on your return the data you kept confidential is no more in its original form. Your friend has accessed all the information stored on your machine. Quite bothering, isn’t it?

While it can be helpful in certain cases, locking the entire computer isn’t a choice you are left with when someone of higher rank is around to check an important mail on your machine. Well, if you can’t say no, you can at least configure some restrictions beforehand. This is where you can find Ratool to be of some use.

Restrict USB access

Ratool or Removable Access Tool is a very simple-to-use portable freeware Application that helps an individual protect his confidential data from being copied by others via a USB. When you download and install the application you are presented with a simple interface that boasts options to either disable USB flash drive access temporarily or access it with restricted permissions or disable the access completely. So, when you first launch the app, you will notice these 3 different toggles.

Postal bank test awaits new govt

The high profile spat between the Reserve Bank of India and the finance ministry over converting India’s loss-making 1.54 lakh post offices under India Post into a bank is likely to be one of the challenging issues that the next government will have to handle.

Top officials said the North Block would prepare a concept note for the next government on the pros and cons of allowing India Post to float a commercial bank. The issue bears directly on financial inclusion, which is a priority of all political parties.

The department of financial services has been put on notice by the RBI that a postal bank has not been ruled out by it despite the finance ministry’s refusal to grant permission to consider the licence application. The RBI has said it may “consider” the application of the postal department for a licence “separately in consultation with the Government of India”.

The department of posts had applied for a licence to the RBI, which was believed to be favourably disposed towards the idea despite initial reservations.

Google Planning Your Healthy meal!

Type apple vs orange in your google web browser and you instantly get the nutritional information of these fruits, displayed side by side in a chart. All thanks to a new tool installed by Google. The tool that appears automatically is especially useful for those who want to plan a healthy meal as they can now easily compare how much calories they would be consuming in a portion of the foods.

Microsoft fixes issue of un-bootable Windows XP machines

Recent definition updates for Microsoft Security Essentials caused some Windows XP machines to not boot. This issue has now been fixed by Microsoft.

Microsoft Security Essentials made Windows XP machines un-bootable

Microsoft has released its Antimalware Engine 1.1.10502.0 to all Microsoft Security Essentials, Forefront Client Security, Forefront Endpoint Protection, Windows Intune Endpoint Protection and System Center Endpoint Protection software on 17 April 2014 along with Signature package 1.173.0.0. This update caused some computers running Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 to not boot.

Run System File Checker in Safe Mode or at Boot Time on Windows 7 | 8

Run System File Checker in Safe Mode

Simply boot in Safe Mode, open an elevated command prompt, type sfc/scannow and hit Enter. System File Checker will run in Safe Mode too.

Run System File Checker at boot

On Windows XP we used a had a command called sfc /scanboot. It scans all protected system files every time the computer is booted. Running sfc /scanonce would run it once only at the next reboot. Unfortunately, these commands have been removed on inlater version of Windows. So in order to run this command, we have to go to Windows RE and run it from here. We can also call it Run Offline System File Checker.

Run Offline System File Checker

To execute this run, do the following:

Insert the Windows installation disc or USB flash drive, or a system repair disc, and then shut down your computer. Then restart your Computer When prompted, press any key, and then follow the instructions that appear.

On the Install Windows page, or on the System Recovery Options page, choose your language and other preferences, and then click Next.

Google Chrome Remote Desktop available for Android

Google has made the Chrome Remote Desktop service, which allows users to access their computers remotely using the company's web browser, available for Android devices. 

Users simply need to download the Chrome Remote Desktop Android app from Play Store and login with their Google ID to see the devices they can access remotely. In order to control any desktop from their Android device, they need to input the PIN number provided when they set up remote access for the desktop. Thereafter, they can operate the desktop from their Android device at any time. 

As is the case with any remote access service, the desktop needs to be turned on and connected to the internet. Chrome web browser need not be open in order to access the desktop remotely. 

Gmail gets new feature for photos

Google is rolling out a new feature to Gmail that will allow users to insert photos backed up from their smartphones, while composing emails. 

With an intent to encourage users to synchronize pictures captured through their mobile phones with the Google cloud, Gmail will now feature an 'Insert Photo' button in the compose window on the service's web interface. "Starting today, you can save time and insert your Auto Backup photos from your phone into Gmail messages on the web using the new Insert Photo button," said Thijs van As, Product Manager, Gmail, in a blog post. 

On clicking the 'Insert Photo' button, users will be able to access all photos backed up from their mobile devices including the most recent ones. 

Users who upload and organize their photos into albums through the Google Photos app, will also be able to share entire albums through the feature. They'll also be able to resize images while composing messages by dragging on any corner to edit the snapshot picture. 

Mozilla launches WebMaker

Mozilla Foundation has launched Webmaker, a project dedicated to help you create amazing web applications and more. WebMaker is a place for all creative persons whereby the selective group of individuals can come up with something amazing on the web. Besides giving a glimpse of their creative side, the community can learn and acquire new skills. Actually, WebMaker is a store house of tools, events and teaching guides that can facilitates understanding about not just how great content can be created on web.

Mozilla WebMaker

The driving force behind the project was to encourage millions of people around the world to move beyond using the web to making it. Hence, a Mozilla project dedicated to people create something unique on the web. With this knowledge, we can make a web without limits.

5 Must Watch Movies For Kids This Summer

In India adults have no limits when it comes to watching movies but at the same time kids are mostly refrained from watching. There is a wrong perception among the parents in today’s date that, if their children watch any bollywood movie they will not gain any knowledge, instead their concentration will be diverted from their studies. But this conception is not fully correct as now Bollywood is not all about romance and action thrillers. There are also some good movies that kids can watch with fun and learn simultaneously.

Here are some of the Bollywood films that you can enjoy watching with your kids this summer. Some are light and funny and some more substantial.

1. Bhootnath Returns: Bhoothnath Returns is one of the best films for kids to watch this summer. It is an Indian horror comedy film directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced jointly by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Ravi Chopra. 

This film is a sequel to 2008 film Bhoothnath, the film features Amitabh Bachchan in a leading role followed by Parth Bhalerao (kid in the film) and Boman Irani in a supporting role. The movie is filled with comedy but also has a message in it. The story is about Bhootnath (Amitabh Bacchan) who is taunted by other ghosts in the ghost world as he was not able to scare a kid on earth. This time Bhootnath returns with a mission to scare kids. And this time, he meets Akhrot the only kid who can see Bhoothnath. But soon, they become friends and decide to fight against the country's most powerful and corrupt politician. So now you can decide after seeing the movie if ghost wins the battle.