Setting up Google Talk 1.3 (Video/Audio) on Android

 

Google has already set a trend of perfection and day by day this is strengthening to a further height. Although Android is not its sole business, but in the past two years, Google has spent more on its mobile OS than its sole business of Internet Search. That has resulted tremendously both in terms of figures and development. Android has now become top Smartphone OS in a short span leaving iOS behind and if the drive continues; Android will hold nearly half of total smartphone share in 2015. The latest development in Android by Google is the new version of Google Talk 1.3 which supports Audio and Video along with text conversation.

However you will need to root your device first to install latest Google Talk 1.3 on your device. Also for the time being the app is only for Android 2.3 Gingerbread or later so Froyo and earlier version users have to wait.

To install Google Talk 1.3 on your Android device, you have to uninstall the earlier version to Google Talk and then install the latest version by Android SDK. So you cannot just install it like any other application you install on your android phone. To uninstall the previous version and install this version to your device, follow the instructions below:

1. Download and install Android SDK from here

2. Download Google Talk 1.3 with Audio Video from here (or you can download a tested signed copy from here and for HTC EVO on Sprint, this version will work)

3. Put your device in debugging mode and plug it in to your computer

4. Open command prompt and enter the following commands:

adb remount

adb shell mv /system/app/Talk.apk /system/app/Talk.apk1

adb uninstall com.google.android.talk

adb push libtalk_jni.so /system/lib/

adb push Talk2.apk /system/app

5. You are all done with installation of Google Talk v1.3 with Audio and Video for Android.

In case of any trouble while installing the app, consult XDA thread linked at source below.

Via XDA

Files and Screenshot attached.

Microsoft Word 2007: Tips to Remember

 

Using Microsoft Word 2007 is handy but quiet annoying too when it comes with a bunch of buttons and options on the same ribbon. One might get confused where to find the right button. The worst thing in that is not to find the desired option on the possible location. For example you can’t just set text spacing right from the ribbon. So you need to remember the old tricks which worked for Word 2003. Here are a few techniques you can use to perform well even in Word 2007.

1. Change the default save location

You can set the default location for your documents in Microsoft Word 2007. This will not only save a lot of time but will create ease too to access your files. To set a default location, click the Office Button and select word options, then click on save option in the left pane and set the default location in the right pane. Now when you save a file it will automatically be saved on the entered location.

2. Increase / Decrease character spacing

Sometimes you have to fill the space with the entered text but the line still needs some characters. In that case you can increase character spacing to fill the empty spaces and make your document look pretty and modern. Just select the text and right click on it and choose font option. Select the Character Spacing tab and you will easily find how to increase the character spacing from the options. Remember that you can also decrease the spacing too.

3. Track / Accept changes

Fed up of altering and saving your document again and again? This handy option will not only enable you to track what others have changed in your document but also you can accept the healthy changes. After completing your document click on the review ribbon and click on track changes option straight to enable tracking of changes. You can also see accept and reject option on the right side from where you can either accept the changes or reject them.

Top Cybercrimes of 2020!

 

Recently Kaspersky Lab has concluded a report containing a forecast of cybercrimes spanning from 2011 to 2020. This report is basically supported with several reviews of changing trends in cybercrimes. We see in the past few years, the cybercrime has become so common. There are ultra modern technologies that are supporting the positive use of computers as well as the cyber criminals are benefiting from these technologies on equal basis resultantly the cybercrimes are going hi-tech these days.

Here are the remarkable trends for the next nice years that are presented in the forecast:

Attacks on Windows to Fall Down

Microsoft is really working hard to hold its no.1 position as OS producer but unfortunately, that will not last longer. According to the report the user have already started to have a new experience with the expanding range of operating systems. This trend will lead to significant decrease in attacks on Windows. As the criminals will have to either all the operating systems or to continue hitting Windows in large corporations. In both cases, Microsoft’s OS will have a sigh of relief as the cybercriminals will be unable to develop malicious content for that many operating systems.

Grouping the cybercriminals in 2020

In 2020 there will be two major groups of cyber criminals on the basis of targeting. One group will be targeting the businesses and corporations and the second group will target the everyday life like the traffic signal systems. Both of the groups will eventually add risk and hurdles to smooth cyber life.

Botnets

Botnets are today’s major threat to IT and these threats will increase exponentially in future. This will be achieved by taking more and more internet-enabled devices and even mobile phones into mesh of Botnets.

Exponential Increase in Mobile Spam

Upcoming years are of mobiles. And hence, threats to mobiles will also increase but point to ponder is the exponential growth of spam in mobile phones which will occur during the next few years leading the overall mobile spam to a huge ratio. This could occur due to decline in cellular data rates which will attract more users to expand the mobile connectivity options. Hence more data transfer, there will be more spam.

The report contains serious points else than these which can be accessed at www.securelist.com/en

Top 10 hidden Google tricks you surely won’t know!

 

Google search is a doorway to the endless world of internet information. And for a better know-how of internet, Googling is as essential as drinking water to stay alive. So checkout these handy tricks for better searching with Google:

1. Definitions – Google is very keen to provide precise and best. In case you want only definitions for a word then just type in the keyword “define” before the word like define: simulation
2. Local search – Google can go local and you can even use Google as a best yellow pages directory. Just visit Google Local and move to the desired area and then search. For example searching for coffee shop at the above link will return all local coffee shops in your area.
3. Phone number lookup – Entering the full phone number with area and country codes will return information about address and naming. Unfortunately, this service is limited to some countries only.
4. Find weather – Tired of wandering around for perfect weather lookout for your city? Try Google to search for weather. Just type Weather followed by the city name or zip code like: Weather 44000
5. Track airline flight – Yeah, you heard it right. You can even track your airline flight by searching for the flight number and airline. For example PK 232
6. Track packages –Have sent something through FedEx or UPS? Don’t worry, Google comes handy to track your package by searching for the tracking / shipment number
7. Pages linked to you – Want to see that what is being linked to your website or blog? Just type Site: followed by your web address like: Site:http//www.ask.com
8. Find PDF results only – If you want Google to search for eBooks only then after your query type filetype:pdf and Google will return only pdf results like: apple macbook pro filetype:pdf will return the manuals for MacBook
9. Calculator – An old but still unveiled tip is to use Google as calculator. There are lot of times when one needs to calculate while surfing and hence we use calculator app for this purpose. Use Google instead and you will be loving it! And even you can convert currency with Google like: 10 USD in pounds will return latest value of 10 US Dollars in Pounds
10. Unit Convertor – Google can replace all your unit convertor applications and websites. It can even solve complex problems at once. E.g. 100 feet + 3 inches in kilometers will return the result in Kilometers

How to Insert Pie Chart in Excel 2007 detailed tutorial

 

Office 2007 has several new features but some precincts for old Office 2003 users who were familiar with the menu interface. The new ribbon interface of Excel is quite easy and provides almost all functions fight in the range of you r mouse click. To insert a Pie chart more effectively and give a professional look to your spreadsheet, follow these steps:

1. Enter the data:

Remember, this the sample data. You can enter your own data accordingly. After entering the data you have to select the data

2. Select the Pie Chart from the Chart Type

Choose relevant Pie chart type in the pie chart list from the Insert ribbon. For example, I selected the Pie in 3-D and the result is as under:

3. Format the Pie Chart

By clicking on the chart, you can see a new ribbon “Chart Tools” which has three sub sections as shown in the figures below:

(Select color schemes and designs from here)

(Select title, legend position and data labels from here)

(Select text formatting, outline and fill options from here)

How to add Watermark to Your Word 2007 Document

 

Watermarks are used in Word documents to indicate some kind of information relating to the document. For example in watermark, you can show that the document is a Draft or Copyright Protected etc. In Word 2007, there are some ready-made watermarks which can be added to the document. However, you can create your own watermarks. Either the watermarks can be images or the text.

In case of image watermarking, you can put your company’s logo in the background of every page to give a more professional look to your documents. To add a watermark to your document follow these steps:

1. Click Watermark in the Page Layout ribbon

2. You can add a ready-made watermark from the four watermarks given in the box.Or to create a custom text / image watermark proceed to step 3

3. Click on the Custom Watermark

 

4. You can choose to add a text watermark or picture watermark from this window. In case of text watermark, enter the text and set fonts and check the “semi-transparent” box to make watermark washout. In case of picture watermark, click the select picture button and navigate to your picture and click insert to add the picture to watermark.

7. Don’t worry about the scaling as Word will automatically scale image according to the document.

8. Select Washout to make your image enlighten

9. Click the Apply button and then ok to set watermark.

However, if you need to change the watermark or need some changes in it, perform first three steps to open Printed Watermark window so that you can change the picture or text.

Connect HTC Thunderbolt to Computer (Easy Guide)

 

HTC Thunderbolt is out coping with a huge anticipation all over. And believe it or not, it has done very well so far. But on various forums and websites, users have been found complaining about the connectivity of the device with their PC. Well that’s not a tough job at all. Follow the below procedure to connect your HTC Thunderbolt to Computer (PC).

HTC Thunderbolt Operations

1. Plug in the supplied USB cable in your device and computer

2. Your phone will show you a “Connect to PC” screen

3. Choose “Disk drive” by tapping on it

4. Tap on “Done” to finish things on mobile side

PC Operations

5. Now open the device on computer as removable disk (which is by default)

6. In the removable disk, you will find “HTCSync.exe”. Copy it to your desktop (There are cases reported for not working of HTCSync.exe inside the removable disk. If this is the case with you then you can download HTCSync.exe from here)

7. Safely remove removable disk. (either by selecting “Eject” in the right click menu or by choose “Safely Remove USB” from System Tray)

8. Follow on-screen instructions to install HTCSync.exe on your computer

9. Now you will need to set up HTC Sync to recognize your phone

Setting up HTC Sync to Recognize Your Phone

10. Connect your mobile once again with the computer

11. Now tap “HTC Sync” on your mobile’s “Connect to PC” screen

12. HTC Sync will show a Device setup screen on your computer

13. Enter name for your device and select Save

That’s it! You are done with HTC Thunderbolt connectivity with PC. In case of any troubles or if your PC ask for drivers for the device when you connect it then don’t panic, just download the HTCSync.exe from HTC website (link above). We already covered a thorough guide to properly install USB drivers on your computer to connect HTC Thunderbolt to your computer. It is also recommended to restart your computer after HTCSync.exe installation on your computer.

Cisco Predicts Mobile Data Traffic Explosion: By the Numbers

 

Cisco has outlined a Global Mobile Data Projections which illustrates how mobile data will take over the whole data networks. The upshots will be beyond belief as mobile data traffic will be approaching an annual rate of 75 Hexabytes by 2015. In this huge amount of annual rate, video streaming will hold top spot in terms of bytes. Here are demographics of Cisco’s forecast by the numbers:

It is clearly visible that Laptops and Smartphones will be leading the graph in 2015 if the pace of development goes unchanged. Netbooks will be an addition as they are hitting the market now but will be having a large share in overall Laptop data usage which amount to 55.8 percent of total data usage in 2015.

The Number of machine-to-machine nodes is burgeoning with a great pace and it is projected that in 2015, there will be about 1.5 billion machine-to-machine nodes. The mobile will be a key device in upcoming years to grab bytes. The graph below shows various segments where data will be consumed:

And finally, the data division geographically will change a lot too. It is projected that the Middle East and Africa are going to double the stats. The graph below illustrates the compound annual growth rate of mobile data traffic:

Whatever these stats tell, it is for sure that mobiles, Smartphone's, laptops and notebooks are going to revolutionize the way people use internet. However it will take time in some regions but it is inevitable to prepare ourselves for this revolution.

Brief tutorial to the Internet Technology

 

When in the early 90s created a web page, many people were impressed that the new, superior technology, although initially it was just a simple page based on a few basic tags and blocks of text. It was not possible to add multimedia, scripting languages, etc. No one had any doubt that the Internet and HTML represent the future of the computer world. Technology started to grow rapidly. They began to add more markers to enable switching of multimedia, adding new elements on the page, etc. With time, began to realize that not everything can be done using static elements. Particularly of concern were issues relating to design and dynamic site. Therefore, the pages written in HTML began to include other technologies, technologies that changed the face of the Internet.

HTML

Discussing Web technologies should start from the roots and the root of the Internet is undoubtedly the HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). HTML is built on the so-called tags used to create Web sites. Syntax is not too complicated, and the parties can easily write in any text editor. Even in the Windows’ Notepad.

CSS

CSS (cascading style sheet) is a language responsible for the display of Web sites. In the early days of HTML, all operations related to design pages were written in HTML tags. Drove it to total chaos in the code of your site and numerous repetitions of the same source code on the different sides. With CSS you can define rules for each element of your site in one file using special expressions. 

XML

XML can be described as new, free approach to the HTML. This language is also based on tags. With the difference that in the case of XML is it’s infinitely many, because the users themselves create them. Of course, the construction of XML have rules similar to HTML that is, for example, suitable nesting of the tags, the obligation of the closing tag (in XML it is very important!). As countless markers could lead to total chaos, the authors of XML invent something called a schema. This is a special document that defines what tags can be used in that XML file. XML also has its own style sheet. These are documents XSLT.

XHTML

XHTML (extensible hypertext markup language) is the successor to plain HTML. It is a modern, standardized language, which is based largely on XML. In accordance with the objectives of the W3C, XHTML must be supported by other technologists. For example, CSS. Pages written in XHTML are consistent with the official specification of XML (that is, in XHTML documents are valid XML documents) and thus can be easily generated from other XML documents using XSLT for example, and automatically converted into other forms of XML.

JavaScript

JavaScript is a simple scripting language designed specifically for web pages. Syntactically, it is similar to Java and C++. The main purpose of this language is to give a dynamic page, create animations, verification forms, etc. When creating scripts in the language, pay attention to two important aspects:

1. Different browsers, different interpretations of JavaScript. It is therefore necessary to perform many tests in various environments.

2. Some users disable JavaScript. Therefore, one must always be prepared for situations of what if? and not rely solely on this language.

DHTML

DHTML (Dynamic HTML) is a combination of several key web technologies (HTML, DOM, CSS, SVG, Java Script, and others) allows you to create dynamic Web sites. An important point here is the scripting language (eg JavaScript), which gives the dynamics of our site and DOM architecture that allows to refer to individual elements of a page after it loads.

Ajax

Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is not a technology, but rather a new approach to creating sophisticated Web sites using the technology available on the Internet. The main idea is dynamic Ajax to update the content on this site without reloading. To affect the use of Ajax was even more shocking, often added to a variety of animations (eg in JavaScript).

Java

Java is a multi-platform, a multi, object-oriented programming language that offers users a really great opportunity. The Internet is widely used to create applets (special mini-compiled applications running on the server), which are used for example as a popular cottage.

ASP & ASP.Net

ASP.Net is the successor to ASP. The main idea of this platform is to separate business logic from the presentation layer. Elements of the presentation layer are written in ASP language which is similar to the nature of JSP in Java. Application business logic is created while using any language supported by object-oriented platform. In most cases this is not C # or Visual Basic .

PHP

PHP is a scripting language running on the server side. It is currently one of the most popular technologies, whose main customers are non-commercial users. PHP allows you to create dynamic Web sites whose content is generated on the server, depending on the demands made by the user. An important feature of PHP is possibility to use different data sources (databases, text files, binary, XML, etc.).

MySQL

MySQL is one of the most popular, free database systems used to create Web sites. Most often it is used in conjunction with the PHP language described above. 

Flash

Flash was originally supposed to replace the old animated gifs due to high compression, high quality and dynamics. The format that was originally used only to create simple animations soon thanks to ActionScript (the scripting language for Flash) became the basis for creating rich media websites, advanced animation, and games on the web. This is undoubtedly one of the most interesting technologies.

Summary

The purpose of the article was not to show you how to program, but the short description and specification of the application of various technologies. These standards / languages are not, of course, all of which can now be found on the Internet today, although there are undoubtedly key technologists.

51% of users use Microsoft Office for daily working

 

From May to November, the company conducted a study among U.S. Internet users. The study taken from the views of 2400 adult users. The research shows that more than half of them benefited from the office suite from Microsoft, one in twenty of its competitor OpenOffice.org, and package supplied by Google - Google Docs, only 1%.

Similar studies were conducted years ago by the NPD Group. Their results were very similar to those present. But it is worth to refer to them as skeptical because Cameron Turner, CEO is a former employee of Microsoft, where he performed a similar study of the market for Microsoft Office and its competitors. But Turner said that Microsoft has not paid for his research.

The data of office software was also from the Corel WordPerfect. 12 version of this software was used for 3% of users. However, counting the use of WordPerfect from Version 9 to 13 uses a total of 6% of people. This means that it is more popular than OpenOffice.org. We must also mention the Notepad and WordPad. Using them 48% and 21% of users.

The sum of the percentage of all users is not equal to 100, because it happened that they have made use of many editors at once. For example, the Word at the same time benefited 68% of users of Google Docs, and only 26% of users of OpenOffice.

Microsoft hopes to increase its dominance with the upcoming Office Web.
Steve Ballmer says “Google Docs is not our competitor”. Frankly, this increased competition is the OpenOffice and StarOffice. Despite the advertising of Google Docs as a potential competitor to Microsoft Office, OpenOffice is now a deal closer to this position.

According to a Google spokesperson “Google Docs has millions of active users and keeps tens of millions of documents. Since the service was started two years ago, the software are growing strong and steady increase in the number of users, seduced potential "cloud", enabling you to access and edit documents online”.

6 Things that should not be revealed on Facebook

 

The social networking sites have surrounded the whole globe and millions of people are sharing their interests, photos and their everyday routines on these sites. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Orkut and several others sites have created a phenomenon that is so appealing for people to dive in. People don’t even think of the privacy issues or the crime-stories hanging around these sites and share their personals. However, Beth Givens, the Executive Director of Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is of the view that some information must not be revealed at any cost.

Here is a little detail about what you must not disclose at the Facebook:

· Birth date & Birthplace: You don’t need to reveal the birth date and your birthplace at the Facebook because by doing so you are giving clue to filching your financial life. The identity thieves are on a mission to steal such information. They often track your social security number with the help of date and place of birth.

· Home & Office Addresses. Physical and identity theft prospects increase by revealing your home and office addresses at the social sites. Almost 40 percent users have listed their home address and about 60 percent users do not restrict access to their profile information by using privacy settings. This ratio is too high and can cause a variety of loss to the users.

· Vacation Plans. Posting your vacation plans is more than inviting people to rob you. There are millions of people on Facebook and not everyone is a friend, remember! So be careful while sharing your vacation plans, if necessary, use strict privacy settings.

· Password Hints. Getting online means to answer several private questions for many sites and accounts. Just like while opening an email account you need to answer a secret question. If you put this information on Facebook then you yourself are inviting people to hack or misuse your accounts at different websites as it is very easy to retrieve an account’s information with secret questions.

There are a few things more you don’t need to share on Facebook. For example, your confessionals can cause you a job loss. You may not like your job then there is no need to post about it on your wall. A study revealed that 8% of the companies fired some employee for such behavior while using the social media sites. So be cautious with that. Don’t ever post what do you really think about your boss or school teacher. Limit your use of social networking sites before it limits the world around you!