You might want to boot from a USB device, like an external hard drive or a flash drive, for many different reasons. When you boot from a USB device, what you’re actually doing is running your computer with the operating system that’s installed on the USB device. When you start your computer normally, you’re running with the operating system installed on your hard drive – Windows, Linux, etc. Follow these easy steps to boot from a flash drive, an external hard drive, or some other bootable USB device.
Here’s How:
Tips: 1. Change the BIOS boot order so the USB device option is listed first . The BIOS is rarely setup this way by default. If the USB port is not first in the boot order, your PC will start “normally” (i.e. boot from your hard drive) without even looking at any boot information that might be on your USB device.
Note: After setting your USB device as the first boot device, your computer will check it for boot information each time your PC starts. Leaving your computer configured this way shouldn’t cause problems unless you plan on leaving the USB device attached all the time.
2. Attach the USB device to your computer via any available USB port. How do you know if a USB device is bootable? The easiest way to find out if a flash drive or external hard drive is bootable is to plug it in and follow the rest of these instructions. Note: Creating a bootable flash drive or configuring an external hard drive as bootable is a task in itself. Follow any instructions given with the data that should be bootable.
3. Restart your computer. 4. Watch for a Press any key to boot from external device… message. On some bootable devices, you may be prompted with a message to press a key before the computer will boot to the flash drive or other USB device. If you do nothing, your computer will check for boot information on the next boot device in the list in BIOS (see Step 1) which will probably be your hard drive.
Note: Most of the time when trying to boot to a USB device there is no key-press prompt. The boot process usually starts immediately.
5. Your computer should now boot from the USB flash drive or USB based external hard drive. Note: What happens now depends on what the bootable USB device was intended for. If you’re booting to an old version of MS-DOS on a flash drive, MS-DOS will load. If you’re booting to the DSL version of Linux, it will start. You get the idea. If you tried the above steps but your computer did not boot from the USB device, check out some of the tips below.
1. Recheck the boot order in BIOS (Step 1). The number one reason a bootable flash drive or other USB device won’t boot is because BIOS is not configured to check the USB port first.
2. Didn’t find a “USB Device” boot order listing in BIOS? If your computer was manufactured around 2001 or before, it may not have this ability. If your computer is newer, check for some other ways that the USB option might be worded. In some BIOS versions, it’s called “Removable Devices” or “External Devices”.
3. Switch to another USB port. The BIOS on some motherboards only check the first few USB ports. Switch to another USB port and restart your computer.
4. Copy the files to the USB device again. If you created the bootable flash drive or external hard drive yourself, which you probably did, repeat whatever steps you took again. You may have made a mistake before or missed an important file.

You now have your brand new iPod, the one you’ve wanted to have for quite some time now. It’s right there in your hands, shimmering with its new case, waiting for you to use it. When you’re already used to having one, then it’s no big deal for you. If, on the other hand, this is your first iPod, it can be a bit baffling. When you look at the instructions, it would probably tell you to download your files such as songs and videos from a website called iTunes.

iTunes is the standard music application developed by Apple used for managing your iPod. This is where you import the music files, transfer photographs, videos, and other files. It allows you to synchronize and transfer available songs and videos from your computer to your iPod. With iTunes, you can be able to organize these files into playlists. However, iTunes can be complicated. You have to install the software, and there is a lot of stuff that has to be done. Sure, there are instructions. But for a person who is not very familiar with computer operating systems, it would be very tough. You will also experience some restraints in some areas while you are installing your iTunes software. Your computer should be compatible with Linux Operating System. If it’s not, then you will not be able to utilize what you have just downloaded. Apple, the company producer of iPods, still uses its own standards for building Windows specific software. If it’s not compatible with yours, then it would be of no use.

When faced with these problems, using your iPod would not be that appealing anymore. But worry no more, for there are a lot of alternatives for iTunes. iPod.appcraft.org offers you softwares that you can use for your iPod. This website allows you to choose from different softwares of your preference. With these softwares, iPod transfer to computer would be very easy and of course, without iTunes installed. These can assist you to easily share music, videos, and other files with your family and friends. Moreover, the iPod manager supports different types of iPod such as iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPod touch and iPhone. There is also a smart iPod rip tool that allows you to manage, create, rename, and delete playlists. These softwares support all Windows including Windows 97, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000 and Windows 7 also.

There is also this great feature of these iTunes alternative. There are times when you would like to copy your iPod media files back to your computer. With iTunes, you cannot do that, you can only copy files from your computer to your iPod. Bigasoft iPod Transfer, one of the iTunes alternatives, is a computer tool which allows you to transfer your music files, video files, playlists, and all other files from your iPod to your computer. You can easily retrieve your iPod media files also. Furthermore, you can share your files with your friends and family with this, you just connect two iPods into your computer, open them both, and simply drag and drop your selected files. You don’t need to worry about your files getting deleted for if you use this software, you can use your iPod in any computer.

These iPod transfer tools have all the features that you need – they are ready for your latest operating system, easy to use, available in multiple languages, and of course, you can use them without iTunes. Install one and using your iPod will not only be easier, but it would also be fun.

Just Follow these simple steps:
Step 1.Go to task Manager by Pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE
Step 2. Go to the Shut Down Menu
Step 3. Hold Ctrl key and click on Turn off or Restart.
Now see..your pc will shutdown/restart in few seconds
**This trick works on XP only….

Today I will show you that how to install any version of windows 7 from your DVD that has only one version of windows 7 say Widnows 7 HOME BASIC OR PROFESSIONAL OR PREMIUM!!

Ok! Let’s begin.

All you have to do is to go to the main folder where the setup is located of Windows 7,then go to the sources folder.
There you will see a configuration file named as ei.cfg
You only have to delete that file and write that edited Windows 7 on a new DVD.

You are ready to go.
Now when ever you will install windows 7 from your that newly made DVD,it will give you the options that which version of Windows 7 do you want to install say PREMIUM OR BASIC OR PROFESSIONAL OR ULTIMATE.

So,in this way,you can install any version of windows 7 from just one type of windows 7.

After the launch of LogMeIn Ignition for the iPhone, in February of this year, a Beta version of the Ignition has been launched for Android OS. As the name suggests ‘LogMeIn Ignition’ is a remote access application through which you can login to your office computer or your home desktop even when you are away.

With LogMeIn Ignition, you can go mobile without worrying to leave anything behind. With this remote access application, you can carry your office computer or your home desktop with you anywhere in the world! You don’t have to worry about carrying your files on a CD or a Pen drive; with LogMeIn Ignition on your Android you enjoy remote access to your computer. LogMeIn has different versions for variety of Operating Systems.

LogMeIn ignitionBeta Version

Recently, the company released its Beta version for Android OS for free. It invited users to download the Beta version from their website, try it and give feedback on the application. This would help the company to optimize and enhance the application based on the user’s feedback before the final launch of the product.

How does it work

The LogMeIn Ignition provides unlimited access to office and home computer on the go and connects you with just a click! It allows you to access any application or folder on the distant computer. With on your Android’s keyboard and screen become you computer’s screen and keyboard. To make this work, one needs to install this application on their mobile, as well as work PC or home desktop. The computer to be accessed should have Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X as an operating system.

Limitations

Despite all its features, this application has certain limitation. The speakers of your phone do not work as your computer’s phone (as the mouse and the keyboard) with this application. Another limitation that one faces is: while watching videos, the screen is a little slow for the video to be played successfully.

Availability and Pricing

The Beta for Android is currently available for free in United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. Its price has not been disclosed yet. However, the application for iPhone version is available at $29.99. It is expected that the price for the Android will be a equal to that of the iPhone version.

Conclusion

Overall, LogMeIn is a great application as you do not have to worry about carrying your data with you. Remote access gives you the data that you want, but it is good only when you have a little work to do. If you need to create a presentation for your work, or have to draft a report, working through the Android will be time consuming as compared to working on your Computer or Laptop. Some people would still prefer to carry Laptop for bulk work, but for quick and short work, LogMeIn will be great!

Its official people, 4G is has arrived. Blessed with divine net speeds 4G aims to revolutionize our lives further and HTC has joined the bandwagon with its latest release, the HTC EVO 4G. Previously known as the HTC Supersonic, the phone is a totally new experience. This sure is one fully stacked phone.

The phone features a 4.3 inch screen, large enough for hassle free browsing. The resolution is at 480×800 which makes sure the picture quality is crisp. We were disappointed not to see an AMOLED screen on it but the TFT LCD does not fail to satisfy. The Evo runs on the latest iteration of Android, Android 2.1. This sure has spiced up the phone further. Android now features a search by picture functionality where you can click a picture of anything and run a search for it. For instance you could click a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge and the search would return all the available links about the bridge. There is also the feature of voice to message where you can just dictate your SMS to the phone. Keeping in touch has never been this simple. And before we forget there are hordes of developers who are just waiting to take advantage of the 4G’s speed and connectivity.

The phone is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. You can sense the power of this processor right from when you power up the phone. The browsing through menus is instantaneous and also the web browsing is pretty quick with the videos from Youtube flowing in seamlessly. The Evo also has the pinch to zoom functionality which makes browsing all the more fun. The phone has two cameras, one front facing 8 megapixel auto focus camera and the other a 1.3 megapixel camera for video calls. The 8 megapixel camera also has the capability of recording HD videos. Capturing videos and uploading them is now a very simple task requiring no time at all. The new 4G network ensures that.

HTC EVO 4G PhoneThe Evo is packed with a number of other features which make normal use even more fun. The phone comes with HTC Sense which packs all your social networking sites into one block and sends the updates in one channel. There is the ‘leap’ feature which allows you to jump between different home screens. HTC has also added the funky ‘polite ringer’ feature where the phone quiets down once it is picked during a call. There is also an HDMI out which enables you to watch your HD videos on your large screen TV.

On the whole this is an absolute stunner. The lack of an AMOLED has disappointed a bit but considering the other factors the phone is well stacked. The build quality is great and HTC has included the kickstand which is perfect in its position. As of now this phone is available through Sprint.

There is good news for the Apple iPhone lovers. After the stupendous success of the Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS, Apple is going to launch its latest version in the smartphone series i.e. the iPhone 4G. This phone is expected to have new and improved performances than its older version. Apple will unveil this version in the first week of June this year; June 7 to be more precise. The phone will be unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco (the traditional place where Apple phones are unveiled) on this particular date.

Apple iPhoneThe technical features and applications that are available in the latest version of smartphone are yet to be known. It is because Apple is remaining mum regarding their product just for the delight of the customers on the day when it is unveiled. May be it is because Apple wants to rectify the mistake which happened during the last time i.e. the launch of 3GS where people knew all the features of the phone even before it was launched.

However rumors are that the features of Apple iPhone 4G have been leaked as well. Some unidentified reports claim that Gizmodo (A popular Weblog) has released the exciting features of the new Apple 4G based on a prototype they acquired from an Apple engineer in a bar. We do not know much about the authenticity of these reports. But it is claimed that Gizmodo is in trouble for their actions and they have been legally sued by Apple.

The features of the phone according to Gizmodo, includes a flat back and an improved rear-back camera. There is a camera on the front to enable video chatting and comes in a ceramic casing. It is also rumored that the phone is much thinner but heavier than the earlier version i.e. the 3GS. The phone is expected to have much improved battery life as well. Apart from the camera and external features, we do not know much about the applications and utilities available with the phone.

Whatever the case is, Apple 4G is going to be a revelation with applications and utilities like never before. It is also rumored that all the latest applications and softwares will be installed in the new 4G. Another good thing about June 7 is that Apple 4G will be on for sale as well. If you see, Apple normally releases their products for sale only after several weeks of its launch. But this time, the iPhone will be out on sale on the same day, just after Steve Jobs finishes his speech at the WWDC.

The price of this product is something that is keeping the customers on the edge of their seats because Steve Jobs claimed that it would be priced at $5000 because Gizmodo went ahead and leaked the features. So, wait till June 7 and until Steve Jobs finishes his speech so that the customers can get their hands on the much hyped Apple 4G iPhone.

Photography is a passion for a few while it is a hobby for few others. Photography is a verb that says that one of the most important and golden moments has been brought to a standstill. This verb disapproves that time passes by. One among the many ways to capture a lively moments is through the camera . Nikon has been facilitating us with its unique products that are a combination of innovation and technology to capture those lively moments. Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras are a niche that most of us would like to purchase and is a must for the professional. It was first introduced during the WWII period that included the possibility for improvements in the viewfinder’s orientation and the camera’s internal mirrors. It is since then amateurs and professionals have been using these Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras.

Nikon in this niche market of SLR is a company that has its unique reputation throughout the world. One such product in the SLR from Nikon is the Nikon D3s 12MP Digital SLR Professional Camera that is really promising and attractive for purchase. The camera is endowed with really fascinating features as it has resolution of 12.1 mega pixels which actually helps to prove that the ISO speed performance remains a high priority for Nikon. The photographs taken with this camera have a high resolution of pixels so that the photographs can be printed on a A2 paper size. It also has an amazing CMOS image sensor.

Nikon D3s DSLRThe sensitivity configuration of the camera speaks for itself. The camera is able to capture greater images as it has an ISO 200 to 12800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV. However the cameras lens can also be used below ISO 200 or to an approximate 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2 or 3EV. The camera also has the feature of auto ISO sensitivity control available. It has a compact flash storage media which is of type I, compliant with UDMA. It has a good exposure metering of TTL full- aperture exposure metering using 1005- pixel RGB sensor. It also is made easy to be connected to a computer or a laptop using the high speed USB interface to store the data. The package contains a Nikon D3S DSLR camera, a EN-EL4a battery Pack, MH-22 Battery charger, UC-E4 Data cable, EG-D2 AV cable, AN-DC5 strap, CD-ROM, BF-1B Body Cap, BS-2 Accessory shoe cover, DK-17 Eyepiece.

With so many promising features, companies like Nikon truly bring out great innovative products such as the Nikon D3s 12MP Digital SLR Professional Camera. This camera is a must for the professionals and a good try for the amateur photographers, because this camera makes the real life to a still image and shows life in the still image as well. On the whole the new Nikon D3s 12MP Digital SLR Professional Camera is revolutionary.

For a brand that has been ingrained and well established in the camcorder industry, Sony introduced the pocket video camera that have been off targeted considering the usability and features. The pocket camcorders, the Bloggie MHS-PM5 by Sony showed a better understanding and improvement of what actually the consumers are in search for with such kind of devices. This Sony model can be well compared with other-brand models when it comes to decent results, shooting the movie, and providing outstanding features. On the other hand, you can very easily share your video clips, as camcorders are not that user-friendly such as Kodak, Flip Video, and many others.

Availability

Moreover, the product name is somewhat silly, and it is a precise descriptor. The clips made by this pocket video camera is appropriate for non-discerning TV viewing and easy web sharing. This mini sized camcorder is competent of recording at 1080p, it does not mean that it can replace the HD based camcorders or the video made is an extraordinary quality.

Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5 is available in two versions, the first one is just with a video camera, and the other one is available with a Memory Stick card having 4 GB space, in addition, you can get the 360-degree lens by just paying $20. It is extremely fun to have an additional lens, and the results are truly arty and breathtaking, and the Mac users are unable to take the full benefit from this opt for this option.

Features

The price is $169.99, file format supported for both video and audio is MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4), it has a fixed lens, resolutions are 1,920×1, 080 pixels at 30fps. Maximum recording time for 4 GB is forty minutes, battery type and rated life are Lithium ion rechargeable and 1 hour, weight is 4.6 ounces, storage type and capacity comes with a memory stick, resolution is 230K dots and LCD size is 2.4-inch LCD.

This model by Sony is light and slim to keep in the pockets; it is also available with different colors, which mainly include dark purple, pink, white, and blue. One of the most prominent and noteworthy difference with this Sony camcorder is its rotating lens. When the camcorder is closed, the lens is properly protected as it is aimed downwards into the top of cams body.

You can simply rotate the camcorder, and it turns on, the lens can easily turn around up to 270 degrees, enabling you to record your own self as well. You can also hold the cam horizontally, by which you can even record to the lowest possible eye-level.

Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5 also has a USB connector and an AV connector. The memory card and the rechargeable battery slots are also available. The card slot of Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5 camcorder accepts both the SD/SDHC cards and Memory Stick cards. The battery can also be charged through the USB connector. Sony also provides a short extension cable to connect to the USB slot.

We all know that viruses caninfect and damage your computer or laptop. Viruses are around everywhere and are affecting computer on daily basis at very high speed. Over the decades there have been some very dangerous computer viruses, and here are the top 5.

The Slammer

The Slammer virus was released in January 2003 and South Korea was the most affected nation. It is basically a web server virus that aimed to spread throughout the Internet. As no one was prepared for it, therefore it affected many home users and business related systems. It caused huge threat in everyday life by affecting ATMs, airline systems and Internet cafes. Eventually antivirus software was created to deal with the Slammer, but by then it had already caused damage that is more than one billion dollars. .

MyDoom

MyDoom virusMyDoom affected computers in 2004 and various types of the same virus was released. It is a worm that operatsby creating backdoor access in the PCs operating system. It spread via e-mails and between user networks. The first event saw the virus being activated and replicating itself to cause denial of service. Just less than two weeks later, another event occurred that stopped the virus from replicating. The problem was that the backdoor created were still present, and this caused huge issues for household desktops and search engines.

Sasser and Netsky

The Sasser and Netsky viruses were two different viruses created by the same person. They operated in different ways but they had similar codes. The Sasser virus spreads via vulnerable systems and looks for non protective programs. These programs would then download the virus, leading to serious disturbances within the operating system. Netsky on the other hand spread through e-mails causing a denial of server service. These viruses were so potent that specialists suspected it constituted one quarter of all viruses online, at that particular time.

Leap-A

It is widely believed that viruses only attack PCs and not Macs, because Apple has created its hardware and software in such a way that its products are protected. Unfortunately Leap-A was the virus that brought the exception to the rule. It was released in 2006 and used the instant messaging program called iChat in order to propagate itself. It would send seemingly innocent messages to all contacts in the list, which actually contained a corrupt file.

Storm Worm

The Storm Worm takes the top spot. It is a Trojan horse that was first identified in 2006.It spread via e-mail using the subject title of “230 dead as storm batters Europe.” As the months went by the title was changed to reflect current happenings. Whenever users clicked on links to pages and videos they would end up downloading the virus. It is considered the worst of all time so far, is that it affected the most amount of systems, to the tune of 200 million e-mails in several days.

More viruses will no doubt be released in the future, and there is no telling what they will do to our systems.