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 databaseThere is...

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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...

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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 ApplyThat's All !!!Now, Right Click any folder and click Command...

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Boost Up Internet Speed Without Software

Above 90% computers all over the world run Windows... and hence another computer trick.FACTBut do you know that about 20% of your internet bandwidth is reserved by Microsoft.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------But this can be recovered back...---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The...

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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...

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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.---------------------------------------------------------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...****************************************************************************Shutdown TrickStimulate shutdown from command prompt !# Start >> Run# Type shutdown -s -t 10 -c "Shutting Down..."# Hit Enter and enjoy !****************************************************************************Restart TrickStimulate Restart from command prompt !# Start >> Run# Type shutdown -r -t 10 -c "Restarting..."# Hit Enter and enjoy !****************************************************************************Log Off TrickStimulate LogOff from command prompt !# Start...

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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...**...

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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...

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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 youWhat 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....

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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'...

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Get most from GOOGLE search

Google Search OptionsSpecific file types: *.xls, *.doc, *.pdf *.ps *.ppt *.rtfGoogle 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...

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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...

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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 menuThis is usually followed by:cmd = Command Promptiexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorercompmgmt.msc = Computer Managementdhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Managementdnsmgmt.msc = DNS Managementservices.msc = Serviceseventvwr = Event Viewerdsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computersdssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and ServicesWindows key + E = ExplorerALT + Tab = Switch between windowsALT, Space, X = Maximize windowCTRL + Shift...

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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" +A...

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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 programMost...

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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...

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