Increase Your Slow Internet Speed By some Simple Methods

 Increase Your Slow Internet Speed By some Simple Methods

This article is a tutorial that explains how to speed up  Your Internet Using Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 without compromising on features. Most users of this guide will immediately see up to a 100% boost in speed with the first optimization. So lets start Boosting your Internet Speed.

                                    :::Method one is:::

1. Disable Unneeded Add-ons

                                       This is the Number 1 culprit in slowing down your browser. To get an idea of the speed boost you can get, go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No Add-ons).

How Much Speed Are We Talking?

You will now see Internet Explorer start without any add-ons or toolbars. The speed of how the browser starts now may have startled you.

Try out the browser now. Very much faster? 

Now you realize how those pesky add-ons have been slowing down your browsing experience.

"However, in this mode, you won't be able to watch YouTube videos as the Flash add-on is also disabled."" We will fix this now.

Close the browser and start the browser as normal. In the browser, go to http://www.google.com. Next, we need to go to Manage Add-ons

- For IE8 and IE6, go to Internet Explorer > Tools > Manage Add-Ons.

- For IE7, go to Internet Explorer > Tools > Manage Add-Ons.> Enable or Disable Add-ons

You will now get the Manage Add-ons window

 Manage Add-ons window in IE8 

                                                                     This is how Manage Add-ons looks like in IE8. The difference between earlier versions is that they have some additional functionality missing, but the main functions we need are there.

Make sure under 'Show:', only 'Add-ons currently loaded' is selected

For IE8, under "Show:", "Currently loaded add-ons" should be selected

For IE6 and IE7, under "Show:", "Add-ons currently loaded in Internet Explorer" should be selected

Now you have a list of add-ons that are currently loaded. What you need to do now is to disable all add-ons that you don't need. 

So now you ask, how to disable an add-on?

For IE8, click the add-on on the right column, and click the Disable button at the bottom.

For IE6 and IE7, click the add-on and at the Settings box at the bottom, click Disable.

                                :::Method Two is:::

2. Increase the Max Connections Per Server

                                                                                                              Internet Explorer 7 and below are limited to two connections per server. This is why you can only download a maximum of two files from one website. Internet Explorer 8 raises this limit to 6.Here is how to increase the number of HTTP simultaneous connections to 10. By having 10 connections, IE will be able to download 10 different files at one time. This will make web pages load faster.

If you are using Internet Explorer 7 and below Then Follow these Instructions:::
1.Go to Start > Run

2.Enter "regedit" and hit ENTER
3.On the left, navigate to the following
                   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings                          folder by:
4.Click HKEY_CURRENT_USER, then

5.Software, then
6.Microsoft, then
7.Windows, then
8.CurrentVersion, then
9.Internet Settings
10.Internet Settings should be selected on the left column
                 Go to Edit > New > DWORD Value

11.A box should appear. Put the name as "MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server", without double quotes. Press                      Enter.
12.Double click the entry you just created, select Base as "Decimal" and type 10 under Value data
                Go to Edit > New > DWORD Value
13. A box should appear. Put the name as "MaxConnectionsPerServer", without double quotes. Press                         Enter.
14.Double click the entry you just created, select Base as "Decimal" and type 10 under Value data
               Close Registry Editor
Now
Restart your system

If you are using Internet Explorer 8 then Follow these Instructions:::

1.Go to Start > Run

2.Enter "regedit" and hit ENTER

3.On the left, navigate to the following HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet                        Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl\FEATURE_MAXCONNECTIONSPERSERVER folder by:
4.Click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, then

 5.SOFTWARE, then

6.Microsoft, then

7.Internet Explorer, then

8.MAIN, then

9.FeatureControl, then

10.FEATURE_MAXCONNECTIONSPERSERVER
              FEATURE_MAXCONNECTIONSPERSERVER should be selected on the left column
11.Go to Edit > New > DWORD Value
             A box should appear. Put the name as "iexplore.exe", without double quotes. Press Enter.
             Double click the entry you just created, select Base as "Decimal" and type 10 under Value data
             On the left, click on FEATURE_MAXCONNECTIONSPER1_0SERVER, which is just near to                   the one already selected
12.Go to Edit > New > DWORD Value
              A box should appear. Put the name as "iexplore.exe", without double quotes. Press Enter.
13.Double click the entry you just created, select Base as "Decimal" and type 10 under Value data
               Close Registry Editor
14.Restart your system and the changes should take effect


                                :::Method Three is:::


3.Optimize Your Internet Connection

Optimize TCP settings for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7

 TCP Optimizer Main Window

Follow the Steps to optimize your internet connection.
1.First, download and extract the files to any folder. Download From HERE

2.Double-click on the TCPOptimizer application in the folder to launch it
3.At the bottom of the window, click "Optimal"
4.At the top of the window, drag the slider to select your connection speed. If you are not sure, run the
     speed test. Use the value that you get for the Download field (which is in kb/s) and set the slider to it.
      If you are using ADSL, check with your Internet Service Provider whether it is based on PPPoE or             PPPoA. You may also be able to obtain the information via your router's homepage. If your                        connection        is based on PPPoE, tick the PPPoE box.
5.Under the "Network Adapter selection" box, select the network adapter you use to connect to the                   Internet. If you are unsure, go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Your connection should        be listed there. Most of the time, it is Local Area Connection. Select the entry and the status bar at the         bottom should display the network adapter name.
6.Click 'Apply Changes' at the bottom of the window.
      Ensure that 'Backup' is checked and click OK at the next confirmation box that appears.
Once the changes are done, reboot your system
NOTE:::
                                     " This would have optimized your settings according to your internet connection you have. If you need to undo the changes TCP Optimizer made, open TCP Optimizer > File > Restore Backup Settings. "
Hope It will Work :::

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How many Types of Keyboards ?

 How many Types of Keyboards ?

Introduction:

                                   In our Daily Routine we rarely Use keyboard and we know why it is used. But some of us wants to know the definition of Keyboard. Keyboards are not only used in Computers it also uses in "Piano" and "other instruments"

Definition of a Keyboard:

                               

"A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter."

OR

"A set of keys on a piano or similar musical instrument."

OR

"A keyboard is an important device that enables us to input data into the device that is being used with."

Types of Keyboards:

                                                      Initially, there was almost no variation in the kind of keyboards that were produced. However, slowly manufacturers started observing the need to come up with keyboards with features that catered to different niches of market segments derived out of different types of needs. This resulted in a huge variation in the keyboards produced, some of which remain extremely popular even today. Given below are some of the most common variations of keyboards available in the market today.

Types of Keyboards are:

1. Standard Keyboards

2. Ergonomic Keyboards

3. Wireless Keyboards

4. Compact Keyboards



5. Internet Keyboards

6. Gaming Keyboards

7. Virtual Keyboards

Standard Keyboard

                         Though standard keyboards have undergone considerable changes in design over the last 20 years, their basic layout remains similar. The average number of keys on a regular keyboard is 105, though some older versions have keys in the range of 95-103. Even though standard keyboards are the most basic form of keyboards, they can have slight variations, especially in the manner the keys are placed.

QWERTY keyboards are the most common and have the six alphabets Q, W, E, R, T, and Y in the first row, while in AZERTY keyboards these letters are replaced with A, Z, E, R, T, and Y in the first row. AZERTY keyboards are used primarily in French countries. Other forms include QWERTZ and Dvorak keyboards.

Ergonomic Keyboard

                                                        Ergonomics refers to the study of methods that can reduce stress on muscles to avoid repetitive strain injury. It mostly deals with optimizing posture and technique while working, so the work can be carried out in the easiest manner with the least possible strain on any muscle, joint, or organ.

Ergonomic keyboards are designed in such a way that typing can be done putting the least amount of stress on the fingers and wrist. This is a radical type of keyboard designed to prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which causes numbness and tingling sensation in the hands and fingers after typing for a long duration.

Ergonomic keyboards come in two forms:

As a single piece, where a group of keys have been split in such a way, that the angle at which the user places his or her wrist to type is the least stressful.

In the form of separate pieces, each having a group of keys, so that the user can set the angle according to his or her convenience.

Hence, these keyboards differ from the usual single piece keyboards that are straight and contain keys as one whole group.

Wireless Keyboard

                       

As the name suggests, these keyboards do not need to be connected to the computer via a wire. This makes it very convenient for the user to use the keyboard comfortably. Wireless keyboards use three basic types of connections, Bluetooth, Infrared (IR), and Radio Frequency to connect to the computer.
All the three types of wireless keyboards need external power to function. In most models, the power comes from either 2 or 3 'AA' or 'AAA' batteries. Rare models might have an included battery, which can be charged with the help of a USB cable. In addition to this, all three types also use a transceiver, which connects to a port on the computer and maintains contact between the computer and the keyboard.

The best of the lot are Bluetooth keyboards. These keyboards connect using Bluetooth technology, and hence have the best range of about 30 feet. Moreover, they are also compatible with other devices that support Bluetooth technology.




Next in line are RF keyboards, which have a limited range of only about 6 feet, but are much cheaper than Bluetooth keyboards, and much more effective than IR keyboards. The latest models of RF keyboards have no issues like frequency disturbance, and can be the best bet if you do not need more than around 5 feet of freedom.




Last come IR keyboards, which have a major drawback. They need to be in the line-of-sight of the transceiver. This makes it very difficult to use such keyboards effectively, and almost impossible to use mice featuring this technology. Though they are not as expensive as Bluetooth keyboards, and have a decent range of about 12 feet, the line-of-sight problem makes this type very ineffective.

Compact keyboard

                        Compact keyboards are slim and usually do not have the numeric keypad that is present on the right side of other keyboards. These are typically used in laptops, where sizing issues make it difficult to accommodate a standard keyboard. To make up for the small size, these keyboards rely on the use of multiple keys to carry out functions that would only use a single key on a standard-sized keyboard. Some models also include a touch-pad that can be used instead of the mouse.

These are not extremely small in size, but offer portability during travel and storage. Another benefit of compact keyboards is that they can be used by people with certain disabilities that hinder them from effectively using hand and finger movements.

Internet Keyboard

                       The Internet is one of the main reasons why a majority of the people use computers these days. Internet keyboards have special keys, called hot keys, which perform functions related to Internet usage. Typical hot keys have functions like back, forward, bookmarks list, e-mail inbox, Google search, YouTube, shopping online, etc.

This makes browsing the Internet very convenient, as the user does not have to go through the process of clicking buttons via a mouse. These days, many standard keyboards have adopted the concept of Internet keyboards by placing these buttons on the top, since almost every kind of work requires the use of the Internet.

Gaming Keyboard

                      As the name suggests, gaming keyboards are designed specifically for gamers. They include features meant to enhance gaming experience, as well as provide convenient usage for gamers. They include features like volume control, key lighting, programmable keys, interchangeable keys, touch screens to customize the keyboard, in-built joysticks, fancy lighting, etc.

Gaming keyboards come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from round keyboards to v-shaped ones, but this is mainly done as a marketing gimmick to attract gamers. Many gaming keyboards are designed for specific types of games. For instance, first-person shooter games require the direction keys to be placed in a manner that do not cause repetitive stress to the fingers and wrists.

Virtual Keyboard

                     Virtual keyboards are software devices that let you input data just like a hardware keyboard. They open up as an application and can be controlled by a mouse or via a touch screen. They are mainly used in devices which do not necessarily require a keyboard, like a tablet or a smart-phone.

They are useful as they aid in making the size of the device smaller. Virtual keyboards are also used in situations concerning security, as anything entered on an ordinary keyboard is recorded in a key log, leading to security risks associated with passwords or PIN numbers. This is the reason many banks provide the facility of a virtual keyboard in their online banking operations.




This was a little information on the different types of keyboards available. Based on your requirement, you can choose any of the keyboards mentioned above. When choosing a keyboard, remember that the most important thing to look for is comfort.

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How to Increase "LAMP" life of a Multimedia or a Projector?

 How to Increase "LAMP" life of a Multimedia or a Projector?

INTRODUCTION:

                    

Lamp life for a projector will vary based on many factors including application, installation, intake of cool air and exhaust of hot air, usage and proper maintenance. Heat buildup can reduce lamp life and even damage your projector.

" Here are some tips to help your projector lamps last longer."

1. Once you turn on your projector, wait at least five minutes before turning it off to allow the fan to properly cool the unit. After the fan has cooled your projector, you may unplug it and store it as desired.
2. Do not obstruct the air intake or exhaust vent. Paper should not be placed on top of a projector, or where vents are located.
3. Keep the exhaust vent at least two feet from any object.
4.If the projector is built into a compartment, wall, ceiling or shelf mount, the minimum distance requirement (usually at least two feet) stated in your owners manual must be maintained.

5. Clean the projector's air intake filter every three to six months -- or more frequently -- based on your operating environment.
6. Do not move your projector until the lamp has cooled (about five minutes).
7. Run your projector for two weeks and/or 20 hours shortly after your purchase. If the lamp is going to fail, it will usually occur within the first ten hours of operation. Lamp warranties typically last just 90-180 days from the date of purchase, rather than the first installation.
8. When you purchase a replacement lamp for your projector, remove the existing lamp and use the old lamp as your spare. If your projector is new, test the original lamp for the two weeks/20 hours before removing and storing as a spare.

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What is a Power-Supply & How does it Works

 What is a Power-Supply & How does it Works? A knowledge based Aticle

Definition:

             A power supply is a hardware component that supplies power to an electrical device. It receives power from an electrical outlet and converts the current from AC (alternating current) to DC (direct current), which is what the computer requires. It also regulates the voltage to an adequate amount, which allows the computer to run smoothly without overheating. The power supply an integral part of any computer and must function correctly for the rest of the components to work.

HOW IT WORKS?

                       

If there is any one component that is absolutely vital to the operation of a computer, it is the power supply. Without it, a computer is just an inert box full of plastic and metal. The power supply converts the alternating current (AC) line from your home to the direct current (DC) needed by the personal computer. In this article, we'll learn how PC power supplies work and what the wattage ratings mean.

In a personal computer (PC), the power supply is the metal box usually found in a corner of the case. The power supply is visible from the back of many systems because it contains the power-cord receptacle and the cooling fan.

Power supplies, often referred to as "switching power supplies", use switcher technology to convert the AC input to lower DC voltages.

The typical voltages supplied are:

1.  3.3 volts
2.  5 volts
3. 12 volts

                   The 3.3- and 5-volts are typically used by digital circuits, while the 12-volt is used to run motors in disk drives and fans. The main specification of a power supply is in watts. A watt is the product of the voltage in volts and the current in amperes or amps. If you have been around PCs for many years, you probably remember that the original PCs had large red toggle switches that had a good bit of heft to them. When you turned the PC on or off, you knew you were doing it. These switches actually controlled the flow of 120 volt power to the power supply.

Today you turn on the power with a little push button, and you turn off the machine with a menu option. These capabilities were added to standard power supplies several years ago. The operating system can send a signal to the power supply to tell it to turn off. The push button sends a 5-volt signal to the power supply to tell it when to turn on. The power supply also has a circuit that supplies 5 volts, called VSB for "standby voltage" even when it is officially "off", so that the button will work.

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What is "WWW"? & What is the Purpose of It.

 What is "WWW"? & What is the Purpose of It.

INTRODUCTION:

                                               The World Wide Web (abbreviated as WWW)  commonly known as the web) is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet. With a web browser, one can view web pages that may contain text, images, videos, and other multimedia and navigate between them via hyperlinks.

 In March 1989 Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist and former CERN employee, wrote a proposal for what would eventually become the World Wide Web. The 1989 proposal was meant for a more effective CERN communication system but Berners-Lee eventually realised the concept could be implemented throughout the world. Berners-Lee and Belgian computer scientist Robert Cailliau proposed in 1990 to use hypertext "to link and access information of various kinds as a web of nodes in which the user can browse at will",and Berners-Lee finished the first website in December of that year. Berners-Lee posted the project on the alt.hypertext newsgroup on 7 August 1991.

Definition Save to Favorites Examples

                                                                                                Collection of internet resources (such as FTP, telnet, Usenet), hyperlinked text, audio, and video files, and remote sites that can be accessed and searched by browsers based on standards such as HTTP and TCP/IP.Also called the web, it was created in 1989 by the UK physicist Tim Berners-Lee while working at the European Particle Physics Laboratory (called CERN after its French initials Conseil Europeen de Reserches Nucleaires) in Switzerland, as an easier way to access information scattered across the internet.

What is the Purpose of it?

                            A system of Internet servers that support specially formatted documents. The documents are formatted in a markup language called HTML (HyperText Markup Language) that supports links to other documents, as well as graphics, audio, and video files. This means you can jump from one document to another simply by clicking on hot spots.Not all Internet servers are part of the World Wide Web.There are several applications called Web browsers that make it easy to access the World Wide Web; Two of the most popular being Firefox and Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

NOTE: "World Wide Web is not synonymous with the Internet."

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