Techstreak

Tweak saved login passwords

Mayank — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:20:58 +0000

Many a times we check “remember me” on a computer when logging to our email or some other account. When someone else works on that PC and double click the login box, he gets all the list of the email ids or logins, he can easily misuse them by pressing delete button on the keyboard. If it says there is password saved for this login, he can easily login to the users account with the saved password. Its a small tweak that people can use to gain access to other people’s account.

Intel prepares for 8 core CPU

Mayank — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:02:48 +0000

After dual core which most people are using on their PC and laptop they have come up with quad core CPU which performs even better. But now they are planning for 8 cores in a single die which makes it more powerful as far as multitaksing is concerned, but do we need all that power? May be yes for research purposes and super computers but definitely not for home users. May be in the times to come!!!!

Google GDrive may not work

Mayank — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:41:57 +0000

We all are aware of many online storage sites where we can store our files and access them from any computer in the world with an internet connection. This is what Google is doing now with its so called G Drive, but its too late for them. Its an old concept and wont sell in the market. Let’s see!!!!!

Tata Sky creates a hole in your pocket

Mayank — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:12:53 +0000

I was quite happy with the my Tatasky connection until I called up their customer care when my remote stopped working. They asked to follow some stupid steps like change your batteries of remote etc. When I asked them to forward my request for an engineer visit, as I was not getting what they were telling, they told me it would cost me around Rs. 350 for an engineer visit. Well today when the companies are fighting to retain the customers, tatasky is asking me to pay Rs. 350 for some stupid engineer visit. Moreover, when I asked them to replace the remote, they again said I have to buy from the shop that again would cost me around Rs. 350. My advice to all new customers is to explore other service providers like Sun, Reliance and others before going for TATASKY, Say Tata (bye-bye) to Tatasky.

Windows 7 download overloads Microsoft networks

Mayank — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:41:00 +0000

With the huge rush to download Windows 7, Microsoft website has faced huge traffic and as a result not only the Windows 7 page , but the entire site is down.
If the site recovers you can use the following link to download:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx

Windows 7 – Download Today

Mayank — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:42:00 +0000

The new operating system by microsoft Windows 7 will be available for download from Jan 9, 2009 on the microsoft site, here is the link:

Download

But its a beta release.
Some of the features are:

1) In Windows 7, Microsoft has paid extra attention to performance, reliability, security, compatibility and battery life of your PC or Laptop.

2) Windows 7 is reported to have Multi Touch Feature, which will enable people with touch-screen monitors to use multiple fingers to interact with their PC screens in a more intuitive way. Overall a well, Microsoft is learnt to have paid extra attention to Usability.

3) Windows 7 is also known to have a interesting “Play-to” feature which allows easier streaming of music, video and photos to devices in a home network.

A Letter from Ramalinga Raju – Satyam Fraud

Mayank — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:46:00 +0000

Here is the letter that Ramalinga Raju wrote to all the employees after the Satyam fraud, where he clearly mentioned that he was not aware of the fraud. As of now Satyam has been put off from Nifty.

Download

Internet explorer 8 beta bug

Mayank — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:06:00 +0000

I was just trying out IE 8 beta, which is just released, although it has some useful features, but there is a bug in it.
When you are using gmail chat with IE 8, it wont scroll down in the message window, it is very annoying. Hope they fix this soon.

Twitter not forwarding messages

Mayank — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:40:00 +0000

Twitter is used to get the updates of your dear ones or friends either on PC or you can choose a device like cellphone to get the updates. This is a cool thing to get connected with your friends and know what they are doing.
I have started using Twitter sometime back and found it pretty impressive as one can also use it to publicize their sites or blogs.
But recently there seems to be a bug in it, as it is not relaying (forwarding) all the messages of the people i am following to my selected device (Cellphone).

Get Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3

Mayank — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:23:00 +0000

Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3 will be implemented soon on your hotmail account with variety of new features including IM and ofcourse the new looks.
As the user base is large, it will take some time to implement.
There is no way to get wave 3 early by changing the country or region.
You have to wait