Surviving a computer crash ... are YOU prepared?

If your computer(s) died permanently today …

• How much data would you lose forever because you've never backed it up?
• How long would it take you to get new hardware/software into your hands?
• How long would it take you to do all the setup you need to get back where you were before the crash?

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posted by Anshuman @ 8:50 PM  |  1 comments

QUESTIONAIRE AND TUTORIAL

Programming Ques # 1



Tutorials

1. Advanced linux programming
2. Flashmx Tutorials
3. PROGRAMMING(including VB,c++,java,javascript,c and more)

http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/

Quiz Questions
Password is dynamix.

For any questions..plz comment.
-SANCHIT GULATI

posted by Sanchit Gulati @ 6:05 AM  |  0 comments

Forget iPhone, the Gphone is here!

yeah you read it right - Gphone, from Google. The touted iPhone killer.. with Google Applications pre-loaded, among a host of other features.
And they have started talks with service providers in India for an exclusive launch on one of their networks.

Read more here : http://www.rediff.com/money/2007/aug/24gphone.htm

iPhone has competition - serious competition !

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posted by Anshuman @ 8:46 PM  |  0 comments

Work Like A Master -- achieve more!

From Wisebread:

• Achieve greatness fifteen minutes at a time. Do all your tasks in
  fifteen minute chunks. Use a simple kitchen timer to keep time. When
  you know every unpleasant task will end in fifteen minutes, there is
  no more excuse for procrastination or distractions. Read more
• Sound more confident in one easy step. Do you place an upward
  inflection on your name when you introduce yourself? Turning your
  introduction into a question makes you appear unsure of yourself:
  "Hello, my name is Bob?" Turn your introduction into a statement.
  You will immediately feel and sound more confident. Read More

From Dumb Little Man:

• Gain 10 days per year by adjusting your sleep. Learn how to go to bed without sitting in bed for hours watching TV. I used to be the guy that stayed up late and woke up with barely enough time to shower before work. So, how did I change that? It's actually pretty simple, I installed a regimen that I have now followed for years." Read more
• Leave work at work. We all go home from work irritated and it takes a toll on our happiness and even our families. Change your route home, turn of the blackberry or do something to keep a little seperation. Read More

From Zen Habits:

• Eliminate all but the essential tasks. Our to-do lists can often be long and overwhelming. I've learned to weed out the non-essential tasks, simplifying my to-do list down to the three most essential tasks each day. Read More
• Single-task. Once you've chosen to work on an essential task, eliminate distractions and give that task your complete focus. It'll help you complete your tasks much more and improve productivity. Read More

From LifeDev:

• Take creative breaks. There never seems to be enough time in the day to finish everything that needs to get done. If you really want to maximize your time, try using your break times to get done those other tiny unrelated tasks that have to be done throughout the day. Tasks like doing the dishes, watering plants, or anything else that removes yourself from behind the computer. In short: You can work non-stop, without getting burned out, and still get everything done on your todo list! Read More
• Learn the benefits of rest. Breaks are a pivotal part of every workers life, yet so often they aren't taken because there "isn't enough time". Without these important breaks, we start to become drained, exhausted, and unmotivated. One tip to ensure that you're taking the appropriate amount of breaks is to plan your day around your rest breaks. Pencil in those breaks first thing, and then plan the rest of your day. This makes taking breaks a priority, instead of an oversight. Read More

From The Happiness Project:

• Walk around the block. Studies show that even a short walk will boost your mood and energy, and the sunlight will make you more alert. In fact, even if you can't go outside, just taking a ten-minute break each hour will boost your retention level. Read More
• Smile. No surprise, but research shows that people will perceive you to be friendlier if you smile more, and becase of the phenomenon of "emotional contagion," your smiling will help others "catch" your mood -- moreover, just the act of plastering a smile on your face will boost your own spirits. Read More

From No Impact Man:

• Let your TV rob someone else's time. We gave ours away and now we each have an average 4 hours 35 minutes a day to spend with each other, on our work, and generally doing stuff instead of watching stuff. Plus we reduced our power consumption and carbon emissions! Read More
• Smash your cell phone. I did. It dropped out of my pocket while I was riding my bike. I couldn't buy another one because of the "no consumption" rules of the No Impact Man project. Now, I make phone calls at 11:30 AM and 4 PM, when it's convenient for me instead of for everyone else. Read More

From Success From the Nest:

• Don't let someone else define your creative process. No matter how much the gurus know about the creative process and productivity, they aren't you -- because you are unique. Your muse and creative flow may be found in a completely different place. Read More
• Achieve balance when working from home requires good communication . Remember, your family has as big a stake in this as you do (and maybe even bigger -- they're not in control). You have to be open about what's going on -- and allow ways for your family to be involved while setting boundaries. Read More

From Pick the Brain:

• Always look for new ways to get better at what you do. It might not seem to make a big difference, but small improvements add up over time. Continuously optimizing your work process is the key to becoming an expert. Read More
• Focus on a concrete goal with well-defined, measureable steps . Without a concrete goal, it's too hard decide what to do next and you'll waste a lot of time trying to decide. The narrower your goal, the easier to it will be to follow through and the more motivated you'll be to take action. Read More

From LifeClever:

• Want to be a designer right now? Just look in the mirror, and say,"I'm a designer." Okay, I know that sounds like a lame self-help motivational trick, but here me out. Designing is an activity that everyone does, from planning a vacation to laying out your living room. Now, you may not be a good designer. In fact, you may be terrible. But how will you improve, if you don't get the courage to identify as one? Read More
• What's the best way to beat blogger's block? Lower your standards. Blogs aren't novels, so don't start a post by worrying about being perfect, insightful, original, or even grammatically correct. Good writing, like good design, is a process of iteration and editing. Read More

From Behance:

• We all have a love-hate relationship with meetings. While some of the greatest ideas and solutions come up in brainstorm meetings, we also lose most of our time in discussion without action. One solution is to measure the value of meetings with action steps. Consider a few practical tips on minimizing meetings to maximize results. Read more
• What can the world of storytelling teach us about giving feedback in the workplace? Master Storyteller Jay O'Callahan encourages us to focus less on criticism and more on sharing appreciations. Read more

From Ikea Hacker:

• A cluttered desk equals a cluttered mind. Is there a way to get rid of cables and wires snaking round your table? A little creativity and down-to-earth diy can get rid of them in a blink. Read More
• Some times the most productive places are away from your usual work station . Take your laptop somewhere inspiring and type away. The key is to get comfortable wherever you are and a laptop desk helps. No money for a fancy one? Try these.

From Unclutterer

• Control your worries. It's easier to be productive when you are not worrying about things outside your control. Asking yourself a few useful questions can help you better focus on what you can control. Read more
• Start routines that eliminate clutter. Establishing a regular routine for household tasks can help keep your living space free of clutter, which makes it easier to stay focused on your priorities. Read more

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posted by Anshuman @ 9:11 PM  |  0 comments

Web Tech - Latest and upcoming ...

( Original Source : http://electricpulp.com/blog/2007/07/13/dot-com-to-web-20-thesaurus )

Dot-Com era	Web 2.0
AOL	MySpace
applets	script.aculo.us
bookmarks	bookmarks
broadcast.com	last.fm
ColdFusion	Ruby (what?)
Flash	ajax
forums	blogs
FrontPage	ExpressionEngine
Geocities	9rules
Hacker Proof	Standards-Compliant
Hamster Dance	Will It Blend?
heavy	funny or die
hits	uniques
homesite	textmate
HotBot	Google
hotmail	gmail
hot-or-not	hot-or-not
HotWired	TechCrunch
html	xhtml
ICQ	Pownce
impressions	clicks
The Internet	internets
IRC	twitter
keywords	tags
macromedia	Adobe
mondo mini shows	The Show
Napster	youtube
Netscape Navigator Gold	Flock
pageviews	attention
Palm V	iPhone
perl	php
pointcast	Google Reader
push	RSS
rollover	hover
search (v)	google (v)
Shockwave	WoW
slashdot	digg
sticky	engaging
tables	divs
testing for AOL	testing for IE
wallpapers	themes
WebMonkey	AListApart
webrings	blogrolls
web safe	semantically correct
window.status	microformats
VolanoChat	second life
Yahoo!	Mahalo

interesting stuff ... tools ready to be picked up and put to use!

Also, check out Guy Kawasaki's article on "How to build a web startup"


Get started, shall we ?

Labels: internet, technology

posted by Anshuman @ 7:47 PM  |  0 comments

Top 100 Websites In India

Here is a list of top-100 websites in India based on traffic - (data by Alexa.com : http://www.alexa.com/site/ds/top_sites?cc=IN&ts_mode=country&lang=none )


1. Yahoo!

2. Orkut

3. Google India

4. Google

5. Rediff.com India Ltd.

6. Microsoft Network (MSN)

7. YouTube

8. Naukri.com

9. Blogger.com

10. Windows Live

11. Rapidshare.com

12. Wikipedia

13. Indiatimes

14. MoneyControl.com

15. Microsoft Corporation



View the complete list - here

Labels: internet

posted by Anshuman @ 12:03 AM  |  0 comments

Acquisitions by Amazon.com

Acquisitions and spinoffs

Amazon bought the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) in April 1998.

Amazon bought Cambridge, Massachusetts-based PlanetAll in August 1998 for 800,000 shares of Amazon stock. PlanetAll operated a Web-based address book, calendar, and reminder service. In the same deal, Amazon acquired Sunnyvale-based Junglee.com, an XML-based data mining startup for 1.6 million shares of Amazon stock. The two deals together were valued at about US$280 million at the time. Most staff of both firms were absorbed by Amazon in early 1999. These employees went on to build community-focused features for the Amazon Web site, including Amazon.com Auctions, Amazon.com Marketplace, Friends & Favorites, and Purchase Circles.

In June 1999, Amazon bought Alexa Internet, Accept.com, and Exchange.com in a set of stock deals worth approximately US$645 million.

In 2004, Amazon purchased Joyo.com, a Chinese e-commerce Web site. It also debuted A9.com, a company focused on researching, and building innovative technology. One of the technologies A9.com was working on was a search engine with a "Search Inside the Book" feature allowing users to search within the text of books as well as searching for text on the Web. Another A9 technology was its "Find It on the Block" feature allowing users to find not just the phone number, address, map, and directions for a business; but to see a picture of it, and all the businesses and shops on that same street.

In March 2005, Amazon acquired BookSurge, a print on demand company and Mobipocket.com, an eBook software company.

In February 2006, Amazon acquired Shopbop, a Madison, Wisconsin-based retailer of designer clothing and accessories for women.^[7]

Amazon spinoffs include search technology company A9.com and shoe and handbag store Endless.com.

In May 2007, Amazon acquired dpreview.com, a London-based digital photography review website created by Phil Askey as his personal hobby website and Brilliance Audio, the largest independent publisher of audiobooks in the United States. ^[8]

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Full article at : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon.com

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posted by Anshuman @ 12:37 AM  |  0 comments

100 Open Source Downloads

No, it's not the "Top 100," nor does this list contain the "only" 100 open source downloads you should consider – there's a big ocean out there, so please keep swimming.

Check out this link for the complete article : http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/osrc/article.php/3689281

Enjoy geeks, this is your day ! ;-D

Labels: open source, softwares

posted by Anshuman @ 12:35 PM  |  0 comments

Microsoft's Surface Computer is here !

Official Site : http://www.microsoft.com/surface/

Demo by Director of Marketing :


Video: Microsoft Surface

Your table, is your computer, your ordering machine in a cafe, your data exchange and emailer, and a lot more!


Note : you would need broadband internet connection to view this, dialups will experience difficulties.

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posted by Anshuman @ 12:29 PM  |  0 comments