Windows 8 and Meghdoot Software

There are problems in the installation of Departmental software in newly procured/supplied windows 8 systems.  CEPT Mysore has thoroughly examined the issue with the help of Microsoft Personnel.  As intimated by Microsoft personnel, Windows 8 or 8.1 Operating System cannot be used as server software. If a computer is to be used as server, Windows Server Operating system has to be installed. (Windows Server 2012 is the latest version)

CEPT could install SQL Server 2008 Express edition (64 bit) on Windows 8, 64 bit desktop. Later Speed net 4.1.1 was installed which resulted in errors during database/ table creation process. After installing SQL  server  backward  compatibility  tool  (64  bit),  Speed  net  4.1.1  is installed and configured  successfully.  SQL Server Backward compatibility tool (64 bit) is available for free download from Microsoft website.

How to Set Row Label Width in Excel 2010

Follow the steps below to learn how:

1. Click File | Options.
2. At the left of the resulting dialog box, click Advanced.
3. Scroll down until you see the Display Options for this Worksheet section.

Avira Free Antivirus 14.0.6.552

Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs. Monitors every action executed by the user or the operating system and reacts promptly when a malicious program is detected. Lightweight and powerful, Avira Free Antivirus offers Real-Time malware detection, a pop-up blocker, privacy tools and safety ratings for your search results.

Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus features:

• Control Center for monitoring, managing and controlling the entire program
• Central configuration with user-friendly standard and advanced options and context-sensitive help
• System Scanner (on-demand scan) with profile-controlled and configurable scan for all known types of virus and malware
• Integration into the Windows User Account Control allows you to carry out tasks requiring administrator rights.
• Real-Time Protection (on-access scan) for continuous monitoring of all file access attempts
• Integrated Scheduler for planning one-off or recurring jobs such as updates or scans
• Extremely high virus and malware detection via innovative scanning technology (scan engine) including heuristic scanning method
• Detection of all conventional archive types including detection of nested archives and smart extension detection
• High-performance multithreading function (simultaneous high-speed scanning of multiple files)
• ...and much more.

Fix: Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems

We generally connect various peripheral devices to our Windows computer. These devices could be USB drives, printers, external mouse, keyboards etc. Many a times, you might have faced a problem in installing and using some devices. Recently we came around such an issue for a USB drive. In this case, whenever we tried to plug in the USB drive, Windowscouldn’t recognize it and thus we couldn’t use this drive for any operation.

As you can see in above screenshot, there is an exclamation mark against the Unknown Device. Thus we further investigated about this device and opened its Properties by double clicking Unknown Device. The Device Status here says:

How To Extract Files Using WinRAR

This is a quick guide on how to use WinRAR for extracting/UnRAR files.  WinRAR is a fantastic freeware tool for extracting files from their compressed formats.  One thing that makes WinRAR such a popular application is the easy to use interface.

There are several different ways to open an archive for unzipping. One of the simplest methods is to just click on the file to open WinRAR and by Dragging-and-dropping the file to your destination folder.

DOP Finacle Process Document Ver1.4

DOP Finacle Process Document Ver1.4

Pre-requisite Operating System and Software's for Finacle 10.2.13

Department of Posts - CBS - Finacle 10.2.13

Pre-Requisite Operating System:

1. Windows 7 or higher version
2. Windows XP
3. Windows Server 2003

Supported Browser:

• Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher

Supporting Run Time software's

Java Version : JRE 1.7.0_17 or higher

Adobe flash player : version 10.1.85.3

Supporting Application softwares

Adobe Reader : Version 8.0 or higher / Foxit Reader.

8 Best Alternative Operating Systems You Can Install

The only operating systems we know or hear about are Microsoft, Apple and Linux. But the first two are most prevalent in computers and preferences of users. Now all operating systems weren’t a piece of cake when it was programmed, it took a lot of time and combinations of various programs to get to the final state.

Have you ever had the thought that someone somewhere might be sitting in their room and inventing an operating system that is totally next- generation kind that could replace Microsoft or Apple? Well honestly there are other operating systems out there that are in the dark. Not many people would have heard of them or even known that they exist, so here are some of those anonymous operating systems that could very well be the next big thing in decades to come.

Haiku: This system runs on recreating an existing operating system, BeOS, but as open source. There are no changes in direction or random new features and unnecessary decisions on trivia designs. The developers of Haiku are very passionate and have paid great deal of attention to presentation and documentation that are usually ignored by other developers. 

This could very well be the next big thing due to its simplicity and lack of historical baggage. BeOS was unable to break the market with this operating system that was in favor of Microsoft and also sued Microsoft for not allowing PC makers to sell with BeOS operating systems.

7 New Social Networking Sites You Should Explore in 2014

 Social networking sites keep changing over the years, and it continues to change as time goes on. Old social media trends die and new ones appear. Most people admit to moving on to newer and cooler social sites especially with the recent shift towards mobile based social networking sites which has lot to offer from dating to secret sharing. Inquisitive to know more about them, read for yourself!

#1.Secret

Secret is an app which is available for iOS, Android, and web platform. It allows people to share messages anonymously within their circle of friends, friends of friends, and publicly. It was created by two former Google employees, Chris Bader and David Byttow and released on 30 January 2014. The app has had tremendous commercial success in the U.S. making $8.6 million venture capital within two months of its release. Secret is a place to be yourself, it has proven surprisingly addictive especially in style with teenagers. Secret is working on unspecified new tools to make users feel more confident about what they post.

Top Free Tools For Your Windows Desktop

Even though many new versions of the Windows are released over the times, some essential tools have come a long way with the same old patterns without much updates on them. So, here are some alternative tools you can check out with much better functionality than the standard ones as compiled by the InfoWorld.

# Tixati: Simple and free Bit Torrent client software, Tixati that has all the details of peer, seed and file transfer. The software includes features like 

easy and quick install, detailed bandwidth information and charting, supports all the file formats like the DHT, PEX and Magnetic links which simplifies the downloads.

It also includes features like the efficient peer-to-peer selection and chock algorithm offering improvised techniques.

# File Shredder: Want to permanently delete files from your computer or your laptop? Use File shredder to delete the files once in for all from your hard drive. People normally use the ‘Delete’ option on the keyboard to remove the files from their computers, but this option only removes bits of information from the hard drive. This data can be retrieved by using the recovery softwares and tools available for the Windows. So, with the File shredder software all the data can be removed permenantly with no traces of it left behind.

SUPERAntiSpyware 6.0.1090

  

Detect and Remove Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers and many other types of threats.

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition is 100% Free and will detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, Dialers, Hijackers, and Worms. SUPERAntiSpyware features many unique and powerful technologies and removes spyware threats that other applications fail to remove. Easily remove pests such as WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, and thousands more. Repair broken Internet Connections, Desktops, Registry Editing and more with our unique Repair System. Dedicated Threat Research Team scours the web for new threats and provides daily definition updates.

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition does not include real-time blocking or scheduled scanning.

Benefits and features:

10 lesser known but useful Google Search tricks you want to know

Google Search is used by most of us, but not everyone of us know that Google can be used for more than carrying out just searches. Google has been bringing up some interesting Google fun search tricks to keep the user entertained. Apart from these fun tricks, there are many useful tricks you may want to know.  With just a few extra keystrokes on the search bar we can actually get more refined searches and other cool stuff. I am sure even an avid Googler might not know every Google search trick.

Useful Google Search tricks

Check out the list of 10 lesser known Google search tips and tricks-

1. Set a timer

You want to complete a task in a certain time frame? Don’t worry, you can set a timer in Google. Just type “Set timer” followed by the time span you want. For example if you want to set a timer for half an hour, type “ Set timer 30 minutes” in the Google search bar. A clock will automatically start ticking and an alarm will let you know when the time is finished. Furthermore, the Google stopwatch is customizable which includes the options like- ‘reset’, ‘stop’ and ‘audio feature’.

Another Chinese Manufacturer One Plus, Makes Its Way To India

After the release of the Xiaomi, looks like there is another Chinese manufacturer ‘One plus’ marching our way to take on the success of the company. The One plus is all set to bring its CyanogenMod phones into the Indian market but the details of the price and availability is yet to be revealed, reports Mobiletor.com

Awesome Android Apps You Won't Find On iOS

Usually all the popular applications are developed for the iPhones first and then for Android and Windows. But looks like things have changed over the popularity and fan fare the Android phones have been receiving in the world right now.
So, to add to its limelight, here are some apps which are only available on the Android and not on the iPhone as compiled by the The Times of India.

# Swiftkey

Swiftkey is the predictive keyboard which enables its users to quickly send text messages accurately without any mistakes on it. The app keeps a track of the previous text input methods and words used and predicting them from next time.
The key uses an artificial intelligence technology to predict the words the user intends to type. It also offers customization options where you get to change the color of the keyboard and resize it your way too.

The Swiftkey is available on the Android play store and can be downloaded for free.

BurnAware Free 7.3

BurnAware Free is a full-fledged disc burning tool – fast, lightweight, feature-packed and, most importantly, 100% free. The program burns all types of CD, DVD and Blu-Ray discs containing data, digital photos, music and video. With BurnAware Free, you will be able to create bootable or multisession CDs and DVDs, high-quality audio CDs, make and burn disc images, copy and backup discs.

Features

• Burn Data, Bootable and Multisession discs
• Burn Audio, Video and MP3 discs
• Create and burn ISO/CUE/BIN images
• Copy discs to discs or to ISO images
• Erase rewritable discs
• Extract tracks from Audio CDs
• Extract data from unreadable or multisession discs

AnyDesk 1.1.0 Beta Available Now

If you need a great Remote Desktop application, then you can’t go far wrong with AnyDesk.  The software uses TLS1.2 encryption and both ends of the connection are cryptographically verified, so you can be sure that your connection is secure.  AnyDesk is very lightweight and is packed into a 1MB file, no administrative privileges or installation is required and the UI of the software is really simple and easy to navigate.

With AnyDesk, you can use your PC from anywhere you like.  Your perso­nalized AnyDesk-ID is the key to your Desk­top, with all your applications, docu­ments and photos. Most importantly, your data stays where it belongs; on your hard drive and nowhere else.

The following changes, updates and fixes have been undertaken in version 1.1.0 Beta of AnyDesk:

Business Parcel & Express parcel COD in non-ePayment offices

At present COD facility for Business Parcel/Express parcel consignment is restricted to the offices which have ePayment facility including linked BOs.  As this restriction was adversely affecting the business and at the same time since there was  a number of  requests from  the  Circles as well as  customers  to  provide  booking facility  of COD articles to  those locations also  which do  not  have  e Payment facility at  present, competent authority  has ordered to allow booking of COD parcels to such  PIN Codes  also   with effect  from  1st August 2014.

Due to unavailability of ePayment facility in these Post Offices, it is not possible to remit the COD a mount through e Payment system.  Hence in order to remit COD amount, such Post Offices will provide information to their concerned Head Post Offices after delivery of the articles to facilitate booking service money orders till the time ePayment is made functional in these Post Offices.

Best Photography Apps for Android 2014

    

There are many high end Android phones out there by the likes of Samsung, LG and HTC, and they all offer very good cameras. Android phone manufacturers are also regularly releasing new devices with the latest hardware so it’s worth getting the most out of that camera.

There is an abundance of photography apps available for Android and they all offer many different features and options. We’re going to be listing the best all round photography apps for Android – that includes app functionality, design and usability.

Tapet – Wallpaper Generator For Android

 If you want your phone to surprise you every few minutes, download Tapet. With this brand new application for Android, you can quickly generate beautiful wallpapers and backgrounds that will change automatically at a set time.

Tapet has no learning curve and is very easy to use. Launch the app and swipe right or left (or up and down) on the screen to create the perfect wallpaper for your device. Tapet offers an infinite number of options and combinations – every picture it generates is different. From geometric wallpapers to gradients to plain background, it can create images that will fit the style of your phone’s home screen like a glove.

Soon, Save Content On Facebook And View Later

Facebook is soon to launch a new feature that will let its users flag content like movies, music, TV shows and links for later viewing. Called “Save”, the new function will let you move content in a specified list within the social network.

“The new function is convenient because users would not have to be redirected to a different service to save a link from their news feed,” the 
company said in a statement. “Save” will be available on Android and iOS devices.

“The saved content is private and can only be viewed by the person who prepared the list for later viewing,” the statement read. The flagged content can also be archived or shared with friends. As of now, we have no plans to use the “Save” function for ad targeting, Facebook added.

DOP Salary / Pension Credit in Finacle

Uploading the Salary / Pension file in FinacleMENU - 

HTTUM 

This option is available only for SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Pre-requisities

1. An excel file with the following columns to be prepared for Pension credit

2. An excel sheet with following columns to be prepared for Salary Credit

3. An exe will be provided to convert the above excel sheets to the prescribed txt formats.

4. The generated .txt files can be stored in the desired location.

(Please note: Uploading of salary and pension has to be done only after BEGIN OF DAY (BOD) of last working day ie 31/01/2014 January 2014)

Device That Scans Your Drink For Safety

Next time you go to a party in a bar, do not hesitate if someone offers you a drink. Just dip this little stick clandestinely in the glass and get to know if the drink is spiked or not. Called pd.id (personal drink ID), just stick the pocket-sized gizmo into your drink and it will scan for colour, conductivity and temperature.
It then takes that information and compares it to a database of drinks it knows by connecting to an app on your phone. If it finds that the drink is red wine and nothing more, a green light flashes. "But if it spots a date-rape drug, the red light will flash," its developer David Wilson was quoted as saying in the Huffington Post. "pd.id is a warning system. Even if it cannot find exactly what has been mixed in the drink, the red light will still flash," Wilson added.

SpeedyFox 2.0.8.73

Your Firefox/Skype/Chrome/Opera/Thunderbird is working slowly? Boost them all in a single click with SpeedyFox absolutely for free!

                                           

Mozilla Firefox is by far the best feature-rich and fastest browser out there, but with the passage of time it slows down considerably. It will take a lot of time to load during startup, the overall speed will be effected, and browsing Histories will be too slow. This is very common problem and it occurs largely because of fragmentation of databases.

SpeedyFox is a brand new small utility that fixes this problem with a single click! It seems unbelievable but after you optimize your Firefox with this tool, you will get a fresh newly-installed feel because the speed indeed gets considerably faster. You will get up 3 times faster start-up speed, browsing history will become faster, and performing operations with cookies will be quicker than before.

If You Use Facebook At All, You’ve Been Experimented On

Are you a regular Facebooker? Have you used it at all? Even a little bit? Maybe you are a faithful, every day (multiple times a day, of course) user, or maybe you only log on a couple times a week at most just to see what’s going on with all of your “friends”. Whatever the case, however much or however little you use Facebook, one thing seems to be true: at some point or another you have been part of some kind of Facebook experiment. In other words, without you even knowing about it, you’ve been a test subject for Facebook. You’ve been a lab rat, and you haven’t even seen the spinning wheel they had you running on while the powers that be watched you and compiled notes for discussion later.

Now, the big “experiment” that’s recently been revealed concerns Facebook’s manipulation of several thousand news feeds over a week period a couple years ago. Facebook wanted to see what people would do if they saw only positive news stories vs. if they saw only negative stories. While that may not sound like a huge deal, there are a lot of people who are now upset about it because they had no idea they were part of any kind of an experiment.

Browser Password Remover : Delete All Passwords Stored in Your Web Browsers

We usually have a habit of saving our passwords in the web browsers to get instant access to all our Internet accounts. This habit has some disadvantages, like say,  exposing your passwords to anyone else who uses your computer – and possibly to various other users over the web. Most of the commonly used web browsers allow us to save and store the password into their local database file. These stored passwords however, provide us a quick access to our accounts but at the same time it can also result in data theft, especially when you are using a shared computer.

This is where Browser Password Remover, a free tool to display and remove all the stored passwords from the browsers. It also allows you to take a backup of all your passwords before you delete them.

Browser Password Remover

Browser Password Remover is a simple program and you can install it on your system with a simple installation wizard.

Waterproof Rakhi envelope from India Post

As all of us know, Rakhi Envelopes are being sold through Post Offices for last few years. Sale of Rakhi envelopes through Post Offices was introduced to promote tamperproof & waterproof packaging solution to the customers for sending Rakhi. Since the Rakhi   festival is celebrated during monsoon season when the atmosphere is very humid, paper envelopes may not be able to deliver Rakhi in good condition. It also helps in brand building of India Post as the envelopes are specially designed with India Post logo.
M/s Narsingh Dass & Co. Pvt. Limited has been awarded work through a tender process for supplying the Rakhi envelopes for sale during this year.  Following procedure will he followed for sale of Rakhi envelopes through Post offices this   year and remitting the payment to the vendor: