What is SET UID , handling permissions in Unix explained

November 20th, 2009 by Giridhar | No Comments | Filed in Linux

linux-penguinAccess control in Unix is based on user IDs. SetUID is one of the Unix concept which is poorly documented and largely misunderstood.Here it is explained with a simple example. If you understood the concept consider subscribing to my RSS feed. For more Linux/Unix tips click here (more…)

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How to enable mouse in command window – copy paste using mouse in command prompt

November 17th, 2009 by Giridhar | No Comments | Filed in Windows

There are circumstances where you need to work on command prompt and it is always difficult to copy and paste cmdanything from command prompt to some other place and vise verse. This quick tip will enable copy and paste on command prompt. After the settings you just need to select the portion which need to be copied and ten right click to paste. (more…)

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Orkut, Facebook, Twitter jargon explained

September 10th, 2009 by Giridhar | 3 Comments | Filed in General

Orkut Facebook Twitter jargon explained

social networkingOrkut ,Facebook, Twitter are three leading social networking sites used to keep in touch with friends. Facebook has more users in US , UK and Europe where as Orkut has users in Brazil and India. On these websites they use many jargon like Wall, poke, scrap, tweet etc  are explained to a newbie here. (more…)

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7 Tips to keep your computer virus/spamware/malware free and secure

September 8th, 2009 by Giridhar | 5 Comments | Filed in Tips & Tools

7 Tips to keep your computer virus/spamware/malware free and secure

bugVirus and malwares are the most common threats for a regular internet user. Here are the few tips which need to be practiced on a daily basic which will help you to keep away from virus, malware, spyware attack.These tips are apart from having a good antivirus on your computer. (more…)

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Windows 7 Tips : Performance improve and monitor

July 30th, 2009 by Giridhar | 1 Comment | Filed in Tips & Tools

Windows 7  Performance improvement and monitoring

microsoftMicrosoft is working on windows 7 performance which was one of the reason for the failure of Vista. There were a lot of memory leak and other performance and driver related issues in Windows Vista,So this time Windows 7 is shipped with few good performance monitoring tools. (more…)

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What is and How to get Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode. [India]

July 28th, 2009 by Giridhar | 2 Comments | Filed in Tips & Tools

What is and How to get Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode.

master visa credit cardsTo make online transactions safer, the Reserve Bank of India has made it mandatory for all online transactions to have an extra level of authentication, effective August 1st ’09.
This ‘extra’ level of security is a password that you will have to enter after submitting your Credit Card details when making online payments. You will need this password while transacting with Answerable.com as well as any other website in India.
This new security level is called VBV – Verified by Visa or MSC – MasterCard SecureCode. (more…)

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Compare Intel processors for desktops / laptops and netbooks and its features

July 27th, 2009 by Giridhar | 5 Comments | Filed in Tips & Tools

Compare Intel processors for desktops / laptops and netbooks and its features

processorIf you are planning to purchase a Server/Laptop/Desktop , I am sure that you will be confused about the processor which is to be chosen. Even if you finalized on Intel,still you have enough reasons to get confused, (more…)

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Summer health tips ; How to stay healthy in summer; Summer vacation tips and healthy lifestyle

July 25th, 2009 by Giridhar | 6 Comments | Filed in General, Health

Summer health tips ; How to stay healthy in summer; Summer vacation tips and healthy lifestyle

summer tipsIt is summer time again, It is the time of vacations and outdoor activities, Here are the few simple tips to keep you healthy during this summer vacation trips. (more…)

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How to transfer files from computers to mobile phones using bluetooth

July 22nd, 2009 by Giridhar | No Comments | Filed in Howtos

How to transfer files from computers to mobile phones using bluetooth

bluetoothBluetooth is a wireless technology that enables users to transfer data files which includes photos, videos, songs etc from one device(bluetooth enabled computer) to other bluetooth enabled device (mobile phones). For this you need a computer with bluetooth technology, and an latest blue tooth supported cell phone . If your computer doesn’t have bluetooth support , you can buy a bluetooth dongle from your nearest eletronic store which may cost you approximatly $10 You will be able to transfer files very easly to your PC, and vice versa. Process is quite simple. (more…)

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BlackBerry Message list Tips and tricks

July 20th, 2009 by Giridhar | No Comments | Filed in Tips & Tools

BlackBerry Message list Tips and tricks

All these shortcuts works on Blackberry message list (more…)

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