How to change USB drive icon ?

Are you tired of seeing that old and classic USB icon in My Computer ?
Do you wish to change your USB thumb drive’s icon to something cool and amazing ? In this article I will teach you the simple and cool computer trick to change USB drive icon of any pen drive.
To make you aware what this trick is all about, let us take an example of CDs. Sometimes when you insert any branded CD or DVD in your optical drive of your computer, you must have seen that drive icon of CD/DVD ain’t the default icon, which used to come earlier. Instead, the icon shown next to drive name in My Computer is similar to brand logo of CD or DVD which you had purchased. That’s what this article is all about, in this article you will learn to make your own ICON and set it to default icon of your USB Pen drive and make it look cool.
So, here we go,
Initial steps of changing USB drive icon :

Take or create one square image which you want to set as thumb drive icon exactly of 60×60 or 90×90 pixels

Convert your image into .ICO extension file

Once you have followed above step and your image of .ico extension is ready, you have to follow the next section

To change icon of USB drive, follow the given steps :
Step 1: Insert your USB thumb drive in your computer
Step 2: Open your USB pen drive from My Computer and paste the .ico file which you created earlier in root directory(and not in any folder) of your pen drive.
Step 3: Once you have pasted the .ico image in your thumb drive, rename the same image to fav.ico
Step 4: Launch Notepad and type the following code in Notepad

[AutoRun]
ICON=fav.ico

Step 5: Once you have type-in the above code in Notepad, save the file in your USB pen drive with file type as All files and save the file with name autorun.inf in thumb drive. Again, save the file in root directory and NOT in any folder of your pen drive.
That’s it, now the next time when you will insert your pen drive in computer, you will find it appearing with the icon which you pasted in it earlier.
If you face any issue when performing this trick and need help or if you want to share you experience with this trick, please do leave a reply.
Enjoy!

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How to disable autorun feature ?

You must be thinking why an article on – Steps to disable autorun feature ? Well, there is no harm in thinking that way but there is surely a harm by keeping autorun feature enabled.
If you go and ask you security expert to tell something about autorun feature then he will say It’s better not to have one. The biggest threat to computer, as you know are viruses and spyware. Most of the computer get infected from viruses because of connecting infected pen drive or loading infect disc. There are viruses of type called autorun viruses. These type of viruses get executed automatically withing a seconds of getting host pen drive connected to an uninfected computer i.e. they start automatically.
These viruses make copy of themself in your computer and infect it severely. They are able to automatically execute themselves because of autorun feature of Windows. In this article you will learn way of disabling Autorun Feature in your PC.
Before going ahead I want to inform you that the few person of Windows don’t come with Group Policy Editor(GPEDIT) preinstalled, and since this is important for this tweak I want you to first press WinKey+R and type gpedit.msc,,

To disable autorun feature and stay protected from autorun viruses, follow the given steps :-
Step 1: Goto Start and then goto Run or press WindowsKey+R on your computer
Step 2: Type gpedit.msc and then press Enter key
Step 3: Local Group Policy Editor window will appear on your screen
Step 4: Now Expand Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates, by using navigation panel present on left side and select option System under it
For few operating system Turn off Autoplay appears in Windows components instead of System
Step 5: Look for option Turn off Autoplay in Right hand side of window
Step 6: Right click on Turn off Autoplay option and select properties or click edit
Step 7: Now enable the option – Turn off Autoplay on
Step 8: Make sure All drives option is selected in drop down menu
Step 9: Click on Apply
Step 10: Click on OK button
That’s it! You have now disabled autorun feature in your computer and you will be about safe from autorun viruses. But don’t forget that performing this trick will protect you from all the viruses, it’s just a small measure you took and therefore keep updating your Antivirus program regularly.

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ELECTRONICS STREET LIGHT SWITCH

Here is a simple, expensive and easy to use electronics street light switch using LDR and NE555. The working of this circuit is truly based on light sensing, i.e. automatic turn it on in night (no sunlight available) and turn It off at sunshine (sunlight available).

Circuit Description of Electronics street light switch

As electronics street light switch is a switching circuit so, for more detail we can divide this circuit into two section i.e. power supply and switching circuit.
In this power supply section the work of step-down transformer is done by register R₁ and further rectification to change into 9.1V dc is by diode D₁ and zener diode ZD₁. The output voltage across zener diode is further filtered by capacitor C₁ and C₂.
The another section of street light is switching section built around light-dependent register LDR₁ with the help of transistor T₁ through T₃ and timer IC NE555 (IC₁), where LDR₁ is used as sensor of this switching circuit.As in day time the resistance of LDR₁ remain low but it is reverse in night time i.e. high resistance is offered by LDR₁. For this property of LDR₁ the timer IC used in this circuit is as inverter. So, high input at pin 3 is provided by low input at pin 2 and vice-versa. Lastly, this inverter is used to turn street bulb B₁ on with the help of triac (triac is activated).
The transistor T₁ and T₂ is remain cut-off to make pin 4 and pin 8 of IC₁ low due to light fall on LDR₁ during day time. Due to this transistor T₃ is also cut-off and trigger voltage is not received by IC₁ through pin 2. As a result the output voltage at pin 3 is low which does not activate triac and the street bulb does not glow.

 

 

PARTS LIST

Resistors (all ¼-watt, ± 5% Carbon)

R₁ = 10 KΩ/10-watt

R₂ = 33 KΩ

R₃ = 39 KΩ

R₄, R₆, R₇ = 10 KΩ

R₅ = 100 Ω

Capacitors

C₁, C₅ = 0.1 µF

C₂ = 1000 µF/25V

C₃ = 10 µF/25V

C₄ = 0.01 µF

Semiconductors

IC₁ = NE555 timer IC

T₁, T₃ = BC548

T₂ = 2N2222

 

ZD₁ = 9.1V/0.5V

D₁ = 1N4001

Triac₁ = BT136

LED₁ = RED color

 

Miscellaneous

LDR₁ = light-dependent resistor

F₁ = Fuse, 5A

B₁ = 100W/ 230V AC

SW₁ = On/off Switch

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NOKIA UNIVERSAL CODES

NOKIA
Nokia Universal Codes
Code Description :
These Nokia codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones


(1) *3370# Activate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) – Your phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%

(2) #3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) OR *3370#

(3) *#4720# Activate Half Rate Codec – Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time.
(4) *#4720# Deactivate Half Rate Codec.

(5) *#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release

Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type.

(6) *#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work.

(7) *#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number).

(#pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w”and “+” symbols).

(9) #pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w”and “+” symbols).

(10) #pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w”and “+” symbols).

(11) #pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” Go to Topand “+” symbols).

(12) *#147# (vodafone) this lets you know who called you last.

(13) *#1471# Last call (Only vodofone).

(14) *#21# Allows you to check the number that “All Calls” are diverted to

(15) *#2640# Displays security code in use.

(16) *#30# Lets you see the private number.

(17) *#43# Allows you to check the “Call Waiting” status of your phone.

(18) *#61# Allows you to check the number that “On No Reply” calls are diverted to.

(19) *#62# Allows you to check the number that “Divert If Unreachable (no service)” calls are diverted to.

(20) *#67# Allows you to check the number that “On Busy Calls” are diverted to.

(21) *#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330.

(22) *#73# Reset phone timers and game scores.

(23) *#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature “SIM Clock Stop

Allowed”, it means you will get the best standby time possible.

(24) *#7760# Manufactures code.

(25) *#7780# Restore factory settings.

(26) *#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110.

Go to Top

(27) *#92702689# Displays – 1.Serial Number, 2.Date Made, 3.Purchase Date, 4.Date of last repair (0000 for no

repairs), 5.Transfer User Data. To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off then on again. ( Favourite )

(28) *#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem.

(29) **21*number# Turn on “All Calls” diverting to the phone number entered.

(30) **61*number# Turn on “No Reply” diverting to the phone number entered.

(31) **67*number# Turn on “On Busy” diverting to the phone number entered.

(32) 12345 This is the default security code.

press and hold # Lets you switch between lines

NOKIA5110/5120/5130/5190

IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #
Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+1
Network lock status #pw+1234567890+2
Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+3
SimCard lock status: #pw+1234567890+4
NOKIA 6110/6120/6130/6150/6190
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #


NOKIA3110

IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 # or * # 9 9 9 9 # or * # 3 1 1 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
NOKIA 3330
*#06#
This will show your warranty details *#92702689#
*3370#
Basically increases the quality of calling sound, but decreases battery length.
#3370#
Deactivates the above
*#0000#
Shows your software version
*#746025625#This shows if your phone will allow sim clock stoppage
*4370#
Half Rate Codec activation. It will automatically restart
#4370#
Half Rate Codec deactivation. It will automatically restart
Restore Factory Settings
To do this simply use this code *#7780#
Manufacturer Info
Date of Manufacturing *#3283#
*3001#12345# (TDMA phones only)

This will put your phone into programming mode, and you’ll be presented with the programming menu.

2) Select “NAM1″
3) Select “PSID/RSID”
4) Select “P/RSID 1″
Note: Any of the P/RSIDs will work
5) Select “System Type
” and set it to Private
6) Select “PSID/RSID” and set it to 1
7) Select “Connected System ID”
Note: Enter your System ID for Cantel, which is 16401 or 16423. If you don’t know yours,
ask your local dealer for it.
 Select “Alpha Tag”
9) Enter a new tag, then press OK
10) Select “Operator Code (SOC)” and set it to 2050
11) Select “Country Code” and set it to 302 for Canada, and 310 for the US.
12) Power down the phone and power it back on again
ISDN Code
To check the ISDN number on your Nokia use this code *#92772689#

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Make your wndows Xp GENUINE.!!

This will allow you to bypass the Microsoft Genuine Validation thingythis method works better than many others i've tried before.
forget the cracks and injectors etc... this is the BEST WAY:
1) start > run > "regedit" (without the quotes of course)
2) go to the key:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WPAEvents\OOBETimer...and doubleclick on it.
Then change some of the value data to ANYTHING ELSE...delete some, add some letters, I don't care...just change it!now close out regedit.
3) go to start > run > "%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a" (again, dont type the quotes)
4) the activation screen will come up, click on register over telephone, then click on CHANGE PRODUCT KEY, enter in this key: JG28K-H9Q7X-BH6W4-3PDCQ-6XBFJ.
Now you can dl all the updates without activating,
and the Genuine Microsoft Validation thingy won't bug you no more!!
Works with most WinXP versions though ther r some exceptions...

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Make the folder INVISIBLE without hiding

Make your folders invicible...:)

1)Right Click on the desktop.Make a new folder
2)Now rename the folder with a space(U have to hold ALT key and type 0160).
3)Now u have a folder with out a name.
4)Right click on the folder>properties>customize. Click on change icon.
5)Scroll a bit, u should find some empty spaces, Click on any one of them.
click ok Thats it,

now u can store ur personal data without any 3rd party tools

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Trick to Show ur name after time in taskbar...

Hi freinds !
I m here to tell u a trick to add up ur name in place of AM and PM beside time and make urself to feel proud among ur group of frnds.
Its simple
Start -> Control Pannel -> Regional and LAnguage option -> Customize (beside English US) -> Go to TIME tab -> Change AM symbol and PM symbol from AM and PM to ur name -> Apply -> Ok ...
IS it changed ??? Might be not ...Now go to time in taskbar and Double Click it to open "Date and time property" ...Look place where time chnges in digital form i.e. 02:47:52 AM , click to arrow to cnage the AM or PM by selecting and press arrow. It will Show ur name or name that was entered by u, Apply -> OK and be HAPPY 8)

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Secret Codes for Nokia

Codes :
1) *#06# For checking IMEI(international Mobile Equipment Identity)

2) *#7780# Reset to factory settings

3) *#0000# To view software version

4) *#2820# Bluetooth device address

5) *#746025625# Sim clock allowed status

6) #pw+1234567890+1# Shows if ur sim as any restrictions

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Tricks to Boot Computer Faster

Often people say that their computers take a lot of time to start. Many visitors asked me by email about this problems. There are many reasons of this problem. I am telling you a few tricks which will be helpful to solve this problem.

1. Click start --- run -----enter.
2. Type “msconfig” and press enter.
3. In the resultant window go to the “Startup” tab.
4. You will see a list of programs which also start when we start computer.
5. All program boxes will be checked. So you uncheck all unnecessary or unwanted programs except antivirus.
6. Click on apply and restart your computer. You will feel that your computer is faster than before.

2^nd Trick to boot computer faster

I got this trick from one of my friend.

1. Right click on “My computer” and select “Manage”

2. click on “Device Manager”. You will see a list of hardware.

3. If you are not using USB/COM ports, then disable them.

4. Restart your Computer. It will give you more better performance in booting.

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Lock your Folder

If you want to save your personal files in a folder at home or in office, then you must lock that folder. There is much software available in market to lock folder but I am telling you a new trick which locks a folder without any software.

• At first create a folder in any drive in which you want to keep your personal files. For example in drive E: create a folder and rename it. You can write any name that you like. Here we write folder name “personal”.
• Now create a text file in the same drive.
• Type,
• ren personal personal.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
• Save this text file as (hide.bat), you will see a bat file in the drive.
• Now again create another text file and type…
• ren personal.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} personal
• Save this text file as unhide.bat.
• Done.
• Now press “hide” and the “personal” folder will change to control penal and nobody can see its contents.
• Press “unhide” and….waooooo. you can see your folder in original shape.

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Delete administrative password.

If you have forgotten your administrative password then still you can boot your computer by deleting password. Just follow these steps.

1. Put your hard disk in any other computer.

2. Attach your hard as a secondary hard disk.

3. Now start pc and open “My computer”

4. Open the drive of your hard disk in which your window is installed.

5. open windows then system 32 and at last config

6. Delete 2 files. sam.exe and sam.log

7. again put your hard disk in your own pc and boot it.

8. There is no password…….

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SHOW YOUR BANNER AT STARTUP.

Here is another trick. You can show some banner or text message each time your windows boots up. Please follow the simple steps given below for this trick.

• Go to “start” and click on “run”
• Type “regedit” and click enter.
• You will see a “registry editor window.
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\windows\Current version\policies\system.
• Right click on the right penal – “New” – “String value”. You will see a new string value.
• Rename it by typing “LegalNoticeCaption”
• Right click on “string value” and click on “Modify”. Type the text you want to use in the title bar of the banner on “value data” area.
• Again create another new “string value” and rename it by typing “LegalNoticetext”.
• Again modify on the “value data” part, typing the message, you want to show at startup windows.
• Close the registry editor and restart your computer.

When you will start your computer, you will see a new banner just before the welcome screen containing text message and a button of “OK”. Click on “ok” button to go ahead.

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INCREASE SPEED OF HARD DISK

It is common observation that some times our computer slows down due to low performance of hard drive. This problem happens due to the slow performance or poor speed of hard drive. When we say about poor performance, actually we mean, poor speed of reading/writing of hard drive. This problem can be solved by increasing the hard drive speed. Follow these steps to solve your problem.

Click Start menu and select run.

Now type (sysedit.exe) in run and press enter.

System configuration editor will appear.

Here you can see some multiple windows but you will select (system.ini).

This window contains a line (386enh)

Now after this line type (irq14=4096)

Now close this window and save it.

Reboot your computer now.

You will surely feel better performance of your computer.

Enjoy.

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INSTALL WINDOWS XP FASTER

In this post I will tell you about installation of win XP in minimum time period. Normally when someone tries to install windows XP on computer, it takes around 30-40 min to complete entire setup. It is too much time to install windows setup. I will tell you a method to install windows more faster. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete windows installation. So to install win XP in short time please follow these steps.


Power on your computer and start with bootable windows XP cd
In first step window will load installation files.
Select any drive ( C: ) for installation.
Select NTFS to format the partition.
Setup will copy files on this drive and it will try to restart PC.
After restarting when you see Xp logo, press (Shift+F10).
It will open (CMD) prompt.
In CMD prompt type (Taskmgr)
It will open task manager. Now go to “process” tab and find “Setup exe” Right click on setup.exe and select “Set priority”
You will see a submenu. Here priority will be normal. Select priority to (High) or above (Normal).
Done.

This will complete installation process much faster than the normal original time.

Try it….......

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SOME IMPORTANT SHORT KEYS.

If you feel that your mouse is not working properly, than you can use these short keys to operate without mouse. Here are some common short keys.

Alt + Space + R
This short key reduces the size of window

Alt + Space + M
You can move any small size window to any corner of your desktop.Use arrows keys to move left, right, top or bottom and press Enter.

Alt + Space + X
You can maximize any small window by pressing this short key.

Alt+space+N
To minimize any window use this short key.

Alt + Tab.
Maximize any minimized window. Moreover if you are using two or more than two programs then you can also use this short key to select your required programe.

Win+U+U
If you want to shut down your computer without mouse then press window key and then press “U” key 2 times.

Win + U + R
Use these keys to restart your Computer.

You can change the name of any folder without mouse.

Simply highlight required folder through arrows key and press “F2”. Write the name of folder and press Enter.

Open New tab in Google chrome.

You can easily open a new tab in google chrome by pressing Alt+T

Similarly you can close tab by pressing Alt+W

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