Today Technology has changed the world of sports. The right of a sports team or a sportsmen and right for a fair game devoid of incorrect decisions. Technology has done a lot of improvements in various match decisions and various sports play.
Previously match officials were considered to be the final decision maker whatever the decision either fair or not. Several tries made to make every sports a fair play had been prevailing but somehow somewhere error still exists. Today technology has served to take any of the decision fairly removing the human errors in sports, and this is the reason why technology has become a part of the entire event in the world of sports. Beside broadcasting sports and other events technology has played an important role in the field of sports too.
Talking about the use of technology in Sports,In football matches, some problems prevails and they are slowly being removed now. Technology has granted Instant replays actions for referees to decide about goal line conflicts, penalty decisions, off-sides, handball and other crucial decisions too. Future prospects include a football with a microchip embedded in it, which can track whether the ball has crossed the goal line or not.
Hawk-Eye is a revolutionary technology which can provide a computer generated image of the ball movement using sensors placed in the playing field. This technology has been recently included in the game of tennis, in the form of a referral system and has made a huge impact on the game. This has led to the adoption of this technology in cricket too.
So, as a whole today’s sports has really been improved and the sports quality is not as previous it used to be due to implementation of technology.
Today must of us use torrent to download films, software, songs any many more. But trying to download it from torrent of any other torrent client is quite annoying and slower than other Download Manager like IDM or any other. But today I am going to explain few steps that lets you download torrent files directly through your download manager in a quite good speed than torrent clients. The steps are as follows:
Step 1:
Go to any torrent sites and choose any think you like to download and click it. Then right click on the “Download Torrent” Button and choose the option copy link location.
Step 2:
Now go to “www.torrific.com” signup with your email id and create your account there.
Step 3:
Now right click in the get bar there and chose paste option there. And click the “Get” button there.
Step 4:
After Clicking you will see a list of files. And after that Click on “initiate bittorrent transmission” button.
Step 5:
After that you need to wait for a while until the torrent file is cached by the website. This might take some time depending upon your file type and file size. Then the list of files becomes blue in color double click the file you need to download, it will automatically start downloading the file through you download manager. Or either you may copy the link by right clicking on the selected file, choose copy link location, the paste it in your download manager URL input and start downloading.
Hope this might help you.
When a computer is brand new, it works very well. Over time,its performance can slowly begin to worsen. This happens because of number of reasons, but the biggest culprits are things like spyware, adware and other computer threats that are unknowingly downloaded along with other content while online. Similarly when you are offline different virus and unwanted registry editing makes the performance to worsen.But there are plenty of techniques and strategies that you can use to make it better. Some of them are explained below:
Tip 1: Cleaning Computer’s Registry
The biggest cause of slow PC performance is errors and problems within its Windows registry. Ad ware, spyware and other threats usually target the registry, damaging or misplacing important files within it. When it comes to PC cleaning, a daily Windows registry cleaning should be at the top of your list of priority. But you need to be really careful while making any changes to the registry file because it may damage your whole system too.
Tip 2: Removal of Unnecessary Files
Every time you log on to the Internet or otherwise use your computer, temporary files are generated. The files are used only once and it doesn’t clear by itself.Instead, they accumulate over time until they are cluttering up your computer’s file system and affecting its performance. While it’s possible to remove these files one-by-one, it’s much easier and quicker to use a PC cleaning tool that’s designed for the purpose. Try to do so about one time per week to keep your computer in good condition.
Tip 3: Removal Of UN-needed Programs
Many people probably download and try out many different programs each month. In my case i also do the same.But you might not use is as other software and keep it as it is them.You can keep your computer’s file system a lot less cluttered and light by uninstalling the unused programs.As a result PC’s performance will improve dramatically. You can optimize your computer in this way by using its Add/Remove Programs feature.
Tip 4: Empty Recycle Bin
If sluggish start ups and frequent crashes are occurring with increasing frequency then it might me due to overuse of your computer memory.Whenever you delete some file they move to recycle bin but it doesn't get removed from the HDD. As the files in recycle bin starts to pile up it begins to slow up. Keep your computer’s Recycle bin always empty.
Tip 5: Disk Defragmentation
Windows isn’t very efficient when it comes to storing files. It actually splits them up, depositing them into whatever spaces are available. The more spaced apart the pieces of a file are, the harder your computer has to work to make them run. The Windows disk defragmentation system tune-up utility works to piece all of those files back together again. The process is a long one, though, and only needs to be done about four times per year. Set it up to run automatically once every three months. By doing so, you’ll be able to keep your computer running in tiptop shape.
Problem:
My Windows Command Prompt got disabled due to virus infection. How to enable the Command Prompt?
Why This Happens?
Your Command Prompt gets disabled because the virus takes some preventive measures for its survival in your PC. So the virus usually disables your Folder Option, Show hidden files Option, Task Manager, Registry editor and some times your Command Prompt also.
Solution:
Ok lets now see how to enable your Command Prompt. There are three methods:
Method 1: (Run method)
1. Select Run from Start menu.
2. Type the following: (better copy and paste)
REG add HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System /v DisableCMD /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
3.Press Enter.
Method 2: (Registry Editor method)
1. Open Registry Editor.
2. Get to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
3. In the right pane, double click on DisableCMD and set it’s data to 0.
4. Close Registry Editor.
Method 3: (Group Policy method)
1. Cilck Start –> Run.
2.Type gpedit.msc and press Enter. This will Open Group Policy editor opens.
3. Get to User Configuration –> Administrative Templates –> System
4. From the right pane, double click open Prevent access to the command prompt.
5. Set Disable and click OK.
6. Exit Group Policy editor.
I hope your Command Prompt Problem will be fixed.
Usually pen drive access is restricted in colleges and offices due to virus problems. Worms spread across the computers in organizations and causes trouble to system administrator. So some of the administrator blocks the USB ports so that system does not get infected by this way. You can also disable and re-enable your system’s USB ports by a simple registry trick.
How to disable USB storage access for a certain group of users, this disabling and re-enabling of USB ports is based on a simple registry entry. By following these simple steps anyone can disable and re-enable the access of USB ports.
Method 1 (Using Registry)
To disable the access to USB port:
1. Click Start–>Run.
2. Type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate, and then click the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
5. In the Value data box, type 4, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click Ok.
6. Quit Registry Editor.
To re-enable a disabled port:
1. Click Start–>Run.
2. Type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate, and then click the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
5. In the Value data box, type 3, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click Ok.
6. Quit Registry Editor.
Method 2 (Using Notepad)
Firstly open notepad.
To disable USB port:
Copy and paste the below code then save it as “disableUSB.reg” (with quotes)
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\USBSTOR]
“Start”=dword:00000004
Then double click disableUSB.reg file and it will ask do you want to add the information to registry. Click yes.
To enable USB port:
Copy and paste the below code and save it as “enableUSB.reg” (with quotes)
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\USBSTOR]
“Start”=dword:00000003
Then double click enableUSB.reg file and it will ask do you want to add the information to registry. Click yes.
Today, I will be showing you how to display a message when our windows starts. I will not speak through words today. All I will do is speak through snapshots. Here are the step by step procedure to display a message on windows 7 startup.
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Hope I dont need to speak anything via words. Enjoy the new logon screen from the next boot.
Easy File Locker is a light-weight and easy-to-use file lock software product for Windows. It can protect your private files and folders. With its great protection, users will not be able to open, read, modify, delete, move, copy the locked files/folders, or even not be able to see it. The hidden files/folders will be totally invisible to all users and to any program.
Features of Easy File Locker:
1. Lock files, Lock folders: The locked files/folders are protected from accessing, users can not open, read, modify, move, delete, copy, rename the protected files/folders. Files and sub-folders in a locked folder are also protected.
2. Hide files, Hide folders: You can hide your private files and folders, to make them completely invisible to users and programs.
3. Password protected GUI and uninstaller: Once you set a password, no one can launch the application or uninstall the software without the correct password.
Click here to download Easy File Locker
Here is a very cool and simple trick to hide any partition of our hard drive on computer. Many times we will think of hiding some confidential data form others. I have shown two easy methods to hide partitions without using any software.
Hide partitions using command prompt:
1. Go to Start–>Run.
2. Type Diskpart and press Enter.
3. In the console type "list volume" to see all the drives available on your PC.
4. Now select the drive which you want to hide. Here I am about to hide my D drive. In My PC it is volume 2 for drive D. So I typed "select volume 2".
5. Then type "remove letter D" , this will hide your drive.
6. Now to get your drive back type "select volume 2".
7. Then type "assign letter D". This will bring back your hidden drive.
Hide partitions using computer management:
1. Right click My Computer.
2. Click Manage or press letter G.
3. This will open Computer Management.
4. Under Storage, select Disk Management.
5. Right click on the drive which you wish to hide.
6. Select Change drive letters and paths.
7. Click Remove
8. Now you will find your partition is already hidden.
9. To get back the partition: Computer Management–>Select drive–>Right click and Change drive letters and paths
10. Now select Add option.
11. In that Assign the following drive letter.
12. Select ok.
Key Scrambler protects you from key loggers. Here is a useful addon to protect your personal information. Install Key Scrambler plugin to your browser. It encrypts everything you type into a web page, including login details, account numbers, Credit cards, addresses, messages in Yahoo mail, Hotmail, and Gmail, and private info in Java, Flash, Browser Dialogs and browser master passwords.
Let us know how it does so. It defeats key loggers by encrypting your keystrokes at the keyboard driver level, deep within the operating system. When you type it gets encrypted and it reaches your browser, Key Scrambler then decrypts them so you see exactly the keys you’ve typed. Key loggers can only record the encrypted keys, which are completely indecipherable. This advanced method protects all your keystrokes in up to 26 popular browsers and over 150 Windows applications from known and unknown key loggers. The protection is made transparent in the innovative user interface, where you see live display of encrypted stream of keystrokes so you know how and when Key Scrambler is working.
Features of Key Scrambler:
- User friendly – Lets you to see realtime encryption.
- Deep encryption in the kernel adds a unique layer of defense to your current PC security programs.
- No need for constant signature updates.
- No more worries about existing or future keylogging attacks.
Key Scrambler = No user effort + Peace of mind
Click here to download Key Scrambler and secure all your key strokes from the key loggers.
To remove Autorun.inf manually, here I have given 3 methods. Choose anyone method to remove the virus.
1st Method :
Win+R –> Type "Cmd" –> Enter
so just type this stuff at c:\ prompt
attrib a*.inf -h -a -s -r
del autorun.inf
Note: Then Change the Drive Letter C,D,E,F,G….and repaeat the Same Process.
Example:
2nd Method:
This Method is Simple and Easy.
Here is a simple code to remove autorun.inf (start copying from the next line down):
cd\
c:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
d:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
e:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
f:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
g:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
h:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
i:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
j:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
k:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
l:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
m:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
n:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
o:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
p:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
q:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
r:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
s:
attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
Copy this in a notepad file, then save the notepad file as : “file.bat” and then run it to remove all the rubbish of autorun.inf
3rd Method:
In this method we will be talking about a third party software called Autorun Eater. Autorun Eater was born due to increase of malwares using the ‘autorun.inf’ tactic to infect users unknowingly be it from flash drives, removable hard disks or any other removable storage device. With the help of this third party software, we can get rid of autorun.inf
Click here to download Autorun Eater
Viruses spread to different computers through pen drives. Viruses are capable enough to copy itself to whatever flash drive is attached into the infected computer’s USB drive. If you write protect your USB drives deleting/copying files or folders on the USB drive is not possible. Thus virus is also prevented. Now, how to write protect your USB flash drive?
Here is a freeware utility to make your USB flash drive write protected in single click. USB WriteProtector is a portable application that prevents viruses getting copied to your flash drive themselves.
USB Write Protector enables or disables the write protection for all USB devices of the running system, e.g. USB sticks or external USB hard disks.
Download: USB WriteProtector
After downloading the USB WriteProtector, install it. Now you insert your flash drive and then open the USB WriteProtector. You will see a dialogue box as shown in below snapshot.
To enable write protection:
Start USB WriteProtector and select the option "USB write protection ON". All new attached USB devices are now write protected. All USB devices, already attached before the write protection was enabled, are still writeable.
To disable write protection:
Start USB WriteProtector and select the option "USB write protection OFF". All new attached USB devices are now writeable. All USB devices, already attached before the write protection was disabled, are still write protected.
There are 5 Methods to solve this problem.Firstly, I’ll start with the easier solutions just in case one of those happens to work. If not, we’ll go to the more complicated solutions.
Method 1 – Unplug secondary hard drives
One reason you might get the Bootmrg is missing error is because multiple hard drives of different types are installed. For example, if you have one SATA drive and a secondary SCSI drive, you might end up having this problem. One simple solution is to unplug the second drive and then reboot. If windows starts up fine, then reconnect the secondary hard drive and reboot again. Hopefully the problem will go away. If the message comes back when you connect the secondary HDD, then you will have to disconnect it again, reinstall window with just the one drive, take out the CD and reboot. Windows will load up fine. Then plug the secondary drive back in and reboot.
Method 2 – Change hard disk boot priority
Another simple setting you can check that might fix the problem is to go into your BIOS and check the boot sequence and boot priority. First, make sure that the HDD is number 1 in the boot sequence, not Floppy drive or CDROM, etc.
As you can see from the picture above, CDROM is set as the first boot device. We want to change that to Hard Disk. Secondly, if you have an option for Hard Disk Boot Priority, like in the screen above, you want to pick the hard drive (if you have more than one physical disk) that has Windows installed on it. If you change both of these settings to the correct boot device and hard disk, you should not get the Bootmrg is missing error anymore. If you do, continue reading for more advanced ways to fix the problem.
Method 3 – Unplug any USB devices
I’ve read in several places that people left the USB flash drives attached to their computers for a long period of time and if you happen to install a Windows update patch when the USB drive is connected and then reboot, you will end up getting this message in windows. Go ahead and unplug any USB flash drives you may have connected to the computer and then restart.
Method 4 – Rebuild the BCD Store
The third method is a bit more complicated, but may be required if nothing else worked for you. Firstly, make sure you only have one active partition and that it is set to the partition that has Windows installed. If you have more than one active partition, you will have problems. Next rebuild the BCD store by using the bootrec tool in the Windows Repair environment. You can do this by popping in the windows DVD and choosing Repair your computer. Next choose the operating system and and then click Command Prompt in the System Recovery Options dialog. Now type the following command at the prompt and press Enter:
Bootrec /RebuildBcd
If it finds the Windows installation, it will ask you add the entry, so type Yes. If it cannot locate any Windows Installation, then you have to remove the BCD store and re-create it. Type in the following commands if this is the case:
Bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup
ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old
Bootrec /rebuildbcd
Note that you should change C: to the partition you installed Windows to. Now restart the computer with the windows DVD still inside. Choose the repair option and let it repair the windows installation. Restart again and your problem should now be fixed.
Method 5 – Copy bootmrg file from another computer
Finally, you can try to actually copy the file from a working Windows machine and put it in the appropriate directory on the computer that is not booting up correctly. Bootmgr is located at the root of the C drive (or whichever drive you installed windows), but is only visible if you unhide protected operating system files. Basically, open My Computer, click on Organize, click on Folder and Search options, click on the View tab and then choose the Show hidden files and folders radio button and uncheck the Hide operating system files box. Now go to your C drive and copy the bootmrg file onto a USB stick or CD. Then go to the other computer and either boot up with the windows DVD inserted or boot using using some kind of windows start up disc. Copy the file to the same location and restart the computer without the windows DVD and hopefully you should not get this message anymore.
Strong passwords should have a significant length and cannot contain normal words. Only random digits and letters of different case. Such passwords are extremely hard to remember and it takes time to enter. But, even strong passwords have their weaknesses. When you type a password, it can be intercepted by a spy program that logs all your keystrokes. Others can see what you type (even if the password field on the screen is masked, the password can be read by buttons you hit on your keyboard.)
Until now, the only solution was to buy a secure token. A secure token is a hardware key that is used instead of or in addition to your normal password authentication. There are two main problems with the hardware solution, though. First, it is expensive. And second, you can use them only with software that has built-in support for this method of authentication.
But, from now on, you can turn any USB flash drive into a secure token. No need to purchase an additional expensive device. All you need is about 2 megabytes of free space on your flash drive or other USB gadget, such as an MP3 player, PDA or even a USB-pluggable mobile handset.
How does it work? This software, Double Password, installs onto your flash drive. When you type a password, the program intercepts it and converts it into a super-strong password string on-the-fly. You can use simple, easy-to-remember passwords without the risk of being cracked.
Another benefit of using Double Password is that nobody can steal your passwords. Spy programs are useless. Even if someone gets the "weak" password that you type on the keyboard, it means nothing. This password will only work when your USB flash is inserted.
While typical hardware locks will work only with software that supports secure tokens, Double Password works with any software. It simply substitutes your weak password with a strong one.
Double Password can be effectively used to securely lock your Windows account, to protect your laptop and to bring a new level of security to all software that uses password authentication.
Double Password creates a key to your OS, writes it onto a USB gadget and voila: no one, except you can log into your Windows. You can configure the program so that it will allow your system to operate only if your flash drive is inserted. Double Password features special protection against password spies a special encryption method. Double Password can turn almost any USB gadget into a smart security token. No key - no access.
Download the trial version of Double Password for free and see the changes taking place in security sector.
It's a suite of free programs for your PC running Windows that makes it easy to create and share polished movies, organize your e-mail, and many more.
You can get it all in one free, simple download that includes:
- Windows Live Messenger
- Windows Live Photo Gallery
- Windows Live Mail
- Windows Live Writer
- Windows Live Movie Maker
- Windows Live Mesh
- Windows Live Family Safety
1) Windows Live Messenger
Stay in touch with the people you care about most from your PC, phone,
or the web. Share photos and videos as you chat, and see the latest
updates from your friends. Stay connected with IM and video chat in HD.
Click here to download Windows Live Messenger only.
2) Windows Live Photo Gallery
Get great tools for organizing, touching up, and sharing your photos and videos.
Create stunning panoramas, movies, and slide shows, and publish them online. Fix and organize your photos, then share them online.
Click here to download Windows Live Photo Gallery only.
3) Windows Live Mail
Manage multiple email accounts, calendars, and your contacts in one place—even when you're offline.
Click here to download Windows Live Mail only.
4) Windows Live Writer
Compose your blog, add photos and video, then publish to the web.
Click here to download Windows Live Writer only.
5) Windows Live Movie Maker
Turn your photos and videos into polished movies that are easy to share.
Add special effects, transitions, sound, and captions to help tell your
story in style. Create polished movies, then publish them to the web in a few clicks.
Click here to download Windows Live Movie Maker only.
6) Windows Live Mesh
Keep photos and documents in sync between your computers, and on Sky Drive. Connect remotely to all of the files and programs on your PCs. Access the stuff on your computers from almost anywhere.
Click here to download Windows Live Mesh only.
7) Windows Live Family Safety
Parental controls to help parents keep their children safe online. Manage and monitor kids' Internet activities, so they can surf the web more safely.
Click here to download Windows Live Family Safety only.
You’ve been hearing about all the wonderful new Facebook features, and like me, you’re probably super-eager to get started with them.
If you’re willing to go through a series of nine steps, you can get into the brand-new Facebook Timeline right now.
Simply follow the instructions below, and suddenly you’ll be basking in a new world of Facebook goodness, just like the developers are. Follow the instructions carefully, and good luck.
Please note: If you haven’t already verified your Facebook account with either a mobile phone number or credit card number, you’ll be asked to do so before you can try the new features. If you need more help with that, here’s a helpful link.
First, you’ll need to go to the Facebook developer page, which is a part of your Facebook account. Make sure you’re logged into your Facebook account, and then simply follow this link to get started.
Update: When will we be able to opt into the Timeline without the need for going through these developers’ steps? Says Stefan Parker, Facebook UI Engineer on Quora, “We are aiming to start letting users opt into Timeline in the next two to four weeks. There is no set date though.”
Step 1:
When you get here, click "allow."
Step 2:
Click "create new app"
Step 3:
Name it whatever you want, and give it whatever namespace you'd like --
it doesn't matter. Click the check box "I agree to the platform privacy
policy." And then click Continue, pass the security check by filling in
the Captcha, and you'll be ready for the next step.
Step 4:
After you've verified yourself as a human, you'll reach this screen, where you'll need to click "Open Graph" on the left side.
Step 5:
You'll see the next screen, entitled "Get Started with Open Graph" --
fill in anything you want (it doesn't matter) in those fields under the
heading "start by defining one action than one object for your app."
Click Get Started.
Step 6:
On this screen, do nothing except scroll to the bottom and click "Save Changes and Next." Do the same thing on the next screen.
Step 7:
You'll be taken to this screen. Wait a few minutes, and then go to your
Facebook homepage. That's where you'll be invited to enable Timeline. Be
patient at this point -- sometimes it requires you to wait before the
changes take effect.
Step 8:
When you go back to your Facebook homepage, you'll see this. Success! Click Get It Now, and you're in.
Step 9:
Here's where you fiddle with your timeline, set it up the way you like
it, and when you click Publish Now, your Timeline goes live. Or, you can
wait two to four weeks (there is no set date), and you can opt in
without going through this process.
If you want to get into your timeline from another computer, the address
for this developer's version is located at this URL:
http://www.facebook.com/[yourusername]?sk=timeline and of course
[yourusername] is your own Facebook user name.
Source: Charlie White
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