Instacalc is a free web based calculator that performs not just basic math but also advanced math as well as conversions between different number systems and units. Access Instacalc and enter the required parameters in any of the given input fields (R1-R10). The results will be automatically displayed on right side. The results can be …
Microsoft has announced the different editions that will be available for Windows 8. First off, the official name will be “Windows 8” for the new upcoming Windows for 32/64 bit platforms. The three editions will be : Windows 8 (recommended for most home users as well as for most basic to medium tasks) Windows 8 …
A new Mac OS X trojan is on the loose and possibly much more deadlier then the recent one. The new discovered trojan named as Backdoor.OS.SabPub.a or SX/Sabpab-A needs no interaction from user end. On infected Macs, it opens a backdoor and gets instructions from it’s remote controllers for performing further actions. What is scary …
The default number of echo requests sent by ping command in Windows is 4. This can be changed to any number required. Here is how : Open command prompt and type : ping -n 7 sitename.com The above will ping a site 7 times. In order to ping a site continuously, use the -t parameter …
Windows XP support will end on April 8 2014. This means that the total support will come to an end, not just the extended phase which it is in as of now. So no more technical support, security updates or service packs / hotfixes will be provided for XP after the cut off date. Complete …
Security updates for April have been released by Microsoft. The list of updates released are here. To configure or change settings for Windows Update, go to Windows Update (Control Panel > Windows Update) and click on “Change Settings”. Modify options as preferred although disabling updates totally isn’t recommended. To install available updates, make sure Windows …
Sometimes when trying to browse forums or websites even for the first time, there is this nasty error message displayed whichgoes something like this “Your IP has been blocked, if you think this is a mistake, please contact webmaster@website.com” This happens when ISPs assign IP addresses to many clients and some abuse it through sending …
The mainstream/free support for Windows Vista will officially end on April 10 2012 and will enter the “Extended Support” phase. This means no more new Vista service packs and newer Internet Explorer versions will be available for Windows Vista. Further more, no more new non security hot fixes will be released by Microsoft for Vista. Check …
Generating strong random passwords can be simplified by using password generating tools. Password Generator is one such free tool which generates strong passwords and allows further customizing like including letters, numbers and symbols. To quickly create a list of good passwords : Go to Password Generator and hit “CREATE PASSWORDS” Include other criteria like adding …
Mozilla has made a change in Firefox that will block all of the older versions of Java that contain a critical vulnerability that’s being actively exploited. The decision to add these vulnerable versions of Java to the browser’s blocklist is designed to protect users who may not be aware of the flaw and attacks. Detailed …