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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Change Facebook Login and Background Image



Inside Facebook, there may be a scope of customization using apps or beautiful timeline covers or Facebook Themes but what if you want to customize login page. Yes, the experience of awesomeness should start right from logging in to Facebook. Here is a solution which will help you to change Facebook Background image and style of Login page.


Not just background image but also it changes the style of login page. Text boxes to enter username and password are now shown in more elegant way.


It is made possible using the chrome extension called “FB Refresh” which can be downloaded for free from Chrome web store.
After installing, try opening facebook.com in new tab. You’ll notice change in the background image and position of login boxes. This is a default image which can be changed as per choice.
Click gear icon on top right of login box to access extension settings.
From FB Refresh Settings, you can specify image to be used in background. Browse the computer for image by clocking on Choose file button and wait for image upload to complete. Imgur link will appear in the box which signifies upload is complete and now you can save the changes.

You can also paste the Image URL already hosted on web.
Apart from image, there are various customization options offered by the extension. Like, you can change Facebook logo, font sizes and appearance.
Please note that these changes appear only on your computer. To be more specific- Only on the Chrome browser when extension is installed.
There is no risk in typing your username and password in this new boxes. Extension doesn’t collect user data and only responsible for visual appearance.
Did you like my custom Facebook login page?

Use of GPS Without Internet on Android



GPS (Global Positioning System) is used for obtaining location information. And obvious use of this technology is Maps and Navigation. In Android, Maps are loaded when you are online so, GPS will come into play when you are connected to Internet. So,is GPS unusable without Internet on Android?
Question arises because phones these days have Assisted GPS (aGPS) which makes use of Network connection. Nope, there are many applications when you can make use of GPS without Internet on Android.

1. Google Maps Offline

GPS provides location information in terms of Latitude and Longitudes by connecting with Satellite. So, if the maps are already loaded on device i.e. Google Maps are available offline then, GPS could be used without Internet on Android.
Learn how to Save Google Maps offline on Android device and then use this loaded maps with GPS service ON. Your current location can be obtained without need of Internet.
Apart from obtaining location information, some other applications of GPS could be:
2. Speed – If you are traveling/moving in a vehicle or walking, GPS technology can tell speed and direction.
3. Altitude (from Sea Level)
4. Latitude-Longitude Co-ordinates
5. Satellite positions using Compass in Skyview – Positions of Satellites you are connected with and their positions on Compass.
6. Signal Strength of each Satellite
7. Current Position on Earth – Your current location on the earth shown as text and on a world map. The current position of the sun and the day/night transition curve is also shown.

To get all of the above parameters, you just need one app called GPS Test.
Download GPS Test
Application works without the need of Internet connection.

8. Offline GPS Navigation

Even if you download Google Maps offline, you need internet collection for navigation but there are some applications which allow offline GPS navigation. Some example would be Sygic, MapMyIndia, NavFree, etc.
Anything you found out which can be done with GPS without Internet on Android?

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Download from Rapidshare, Fileserve, Filesonic, FileFactory, etc Directly as Premium Users


Though Torrents are popular but have their own disadvantages including being blocked on many systems. So, File Sharing Websites like Filesonic, Fileserve, FileFactory, etc. have come up and became popular offering Good Speed. Problem with them is Number of Downloads Restriction, Waiting Time, etc. in case of Free users while Premium Users enjoy Direct Downloads.
Here, we will see how can we direct download from Filesonic, Fileserve, FileFactory and many more such File Hosting services as Premium users without waiting, entering captchas, etc.
DebridMax is a French online service which takes advantage of Browser addons and lets youdownload a file from File hosts immediately from multiple links and multiple servers.
Go to http://www.debridmax.com/. Site is in French so, use the Translate Bar on right top corner of page to translate in English. If you are on Chrome Browser, you will be notified automatically and given option to translate.

Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition ( The Ultimate Fighting Experience )



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There not much to say about Capcom’s titles when it comes to arcade games. So the game I am referring to is none other than Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. The first release of Street Fighter IV was released on PC in July of 2009. The best part about this version is that it’s the combination of all the version of Street Fighter IV that came on the consoles but not PC.

3 Software to Relax and Relieve Work Stress and Eye Strain on Computer


I know many of you work for many hours in front of the computer. Many of you must have realized the adverse effect of sitting for a very long time in front of the computer. Some of these effects are pain in neck due to prolong staring at the screen, pain in your hands and fingers due to typing or moving of mouse, pain in the back due to sitting in the chair for long time, and many more. These all comes under repetitive stress injury (RSI).
I found many software like WorkRaveBig Stress ReminderEyes Relax which prompts you move your body muscles in order to decrease the effect of RSI, thus reducing the stress and pain.
What does this WorkRave do?

6 Software To Beautify Windows Desktop and Make it More Productive


Custom Beautification and at the same time making Windows Desktop more productive while working is a great combination. We already have seen many Customization software for Windows and here is another awesome list.
I recently tested out some of desktop customization applications, which were amazing and quite handy as I barely use these kinds of applications. I am among those people who love it plain and simple, but some of the applications which I tested could ease you desktop accessibility.
So I present to you some of the desktop customization application that I recently tested.

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Which is Best Free Antivirus 2012 version: Performance and Comparison



Which is the best free antivirus? Which is faster and which detects more malware without falling into the false positives ? Here we have the latest version (2012 products) shortlisted and analysed- avast, AVG, Avira, Panda Cloud and MSE – to find the clear winner.

5 Best Free Antivirus candidates (version 2012)

Why Windows 8 will be the most secure Operating system so far?


Most of the time when the issue is security in operating systems, the discussion falls into three fairly common findings among users: Linux has no viruses, Mac is extremely secure and stable Windows has many threats and can leave the home user at the mercy of malicious attacks.
However, in practice there are other variables to be considered that could put Windows as one of the safest systems created to date. User Protection in existing Windows 7 is already pretty efficient.
What happens is that, the Microsoft operating system is used by roughly 80% of users worldwide, which consequently makes it the largest and most desired target for hackers. In this way, with many more of these individuals trying to break their codes, it is natural that more loop holes appear in Windows than in other systems.
For Windows 8, the next version of the operating system is now available in pre-Beta version , Microsoft developed a set of functions that are intended to provide more security to users. Learn what’s new and how much more will ensure peace of mind to its users.

Top 5 Software to create Videos from Photos


Since Digital Cameras have become cheap, it has become must carry thing on Holiday Tours. Landscapes, “we”, the bar, the hotel, the palm tree, the bush and the thousands of fuzzy duplicates. Our virtual photo albums are full of the most improbable shots, repeated in many different ways.
Perhaps, after returning from the vacation, we have a distressing habit of forcing friends and relatives to attend endless projections of photos accumulated. To mitigate the drama, the first advice is, of course, to make a skimming. But it might not be enough.
The best solution may be to create slideshows with music: will take a little time and ‘commitment, but results will be more satisfied and our loved ones may even discover that the ritual photographic projection back from vacation can be an enjoyable experience!

5 Websites to Create Strong and Easy to Remember Passwords for Daily Use


Password is simply a way of authentication that lets the system identify the user. Creating a strong password is not a big deal, but to create a strong, secure, and hack-proof password is a big deal.
Creating a strong and secure password by you is not an easy task and also the task of remembering it is tougher than creating it (Though you can always write it somewhere like mobile phone or diary). I’m going to state the names of some websites that creates strong and secure password customized by you for your needs.

Login to Google Account on Any Public Computer Without Password Typing


Google has already made account logins too secure for its users with 2 Step verification and here I am sharing another added layer of security feature called Google Sesame where you won’t have to actually enter / type any password to login. Smartphone will suffice.
We always have fear of logging into Google Account on Public or Shared Computers because of Keyloggers which may steal our passwords. But, using this feature, you can log in to any computer without worries because you won’t be typing password on that machine.

How Google Sesame Works

3 Software To Convert 2D Video to 3D and Watch Without 3D Monitor


In this age of technology we have the best gadgets and features to experience the media world with newer & more efficient ways. 3D videos are one of them surely. Now converting your 2D media into 3D is quite amazing thing to be experienced. All your childhood memories recorded and fortunately we have Software To Convert 2D Video to 3D.
Here we have listed top Software To Convert 2D Video to 3D. We tried our best to find a freeware software but no luck. Either way the Demo versions are enough to give you the 3D experience.
I was so sure about playing 3D videos on my Laptop’s normal TFT screen as I have been already introduced to a News paper which is in 3D. I was amazed and thought this sure can happen on any screen, you just need proper 3D glasses. As per my experience, I would say, I don’t need to buy a 3D Television just to watch 3D movies now. If you don’t have 3D glasses, you can make one at home. Learn the tutorial from here and watch 3D videos without 3D monitor.

Megaupload Shutdown: What about Files Recovery and Payment Refund?


Megaupload, most famous file hosting on web , has closed its doors, and alongwith it, all other Mega services, including the popular Megavideo is shut down. Owing to this closure, Internet experienceddisappearance of 25 petabytes of files, many of them legitimate.
End of Limewire , and Napster-like earthquakes have happened before on Internet. What happened leaves many questions. The most worrying is the paid subscriptions and hosted files. What happened to the uploaded files? And with Premium accounts? Who will return money of users? Is it Megaupload, or who else is responsible for them?
And then the great urgency is to find new services of storage, new ways of sharing legal files. There are many and it is unlikely that all will close after tomorrow. But many alternatives there are, who can guarantee that your data is safe. This question leads us also to give advice to share your legal files more safely.