How To Run Android Apps On Windows PC

If you love Android apps so much to the point you feel like running them on your personal computer, then Bluestacks app player is what you're probably looking for. The possibility of running Android applications has always been an exciting but the first method I found might look a bit hard especially if you're not a techie. With Bluestacks, running your favourite Android applications on Windows OS is easy as running the apps on your Android smartphone though some of the fun of running touch screen apps is lost while using a mouse and keyboard combo. Apps like Pulse still feels definitely useful considering the odds.


With Android itself being a semi-open platform for developers to turn to an interesting playground, running Android applications with an emulator on PC is quite a laudable effort to broaden users experience. Though Bluestack is still in the alpha stage and not yet perfected at the moment, it still does exactly what it's meant to do for you.

The download can be quite heavy if you're on a slow internet connection (current version is about 117MB) but it comes pre-installed with 10 Android applications. You can add 16 more apps and it's likely there's going to be a pro version which might be a paid software.

It runs smoothly on 32-bit (X86) operating system and it's strictly for Windows and I guess support for Mac OS is surely in progress. In order to make it easier for you to install more android applications on your PC, Bluestacks also developed an Android app for your mobile device called Cloud Connect which allows you to sync applications from your mobile device to the Bluestacks installation on your PC wirelessly.

As mentioned earlier, this Windows "Android emulator" is in alpha stage and there has been reports of forced closes and some applications won't sync. Another complaint is that Cloud Connect uses facebook for authorization which doesn't seem necessary and we hope all this will be fixed soonest. Despite all these, I still think the application is great as you can even run the android apps on Windows even in full screen.

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Locked Out By Google: Unusual Traffic From Your Computer Network?

I've been using dozens google's services for years but I got a really crazy error message last night while trying to visit my own blog. At first I thought it was some sort of accidental error that came up due to a minor failure on google's part but I kept trying to no avail. I tried visiting other sites hosted on blogspot but got the same error:

"Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network. Please try your request again later. Why did this happen?

This page appears when Google automatically detects requests coming from your computer network which appear to be in violation of the Terms of Service. The block will expire shortly after those requests stop.

This traffic may have been sent by malicious software, a browser plug-in, or a script that sends automated requests. If you share your network connection, ask your administrator for help — a different computer using the same IP address may be responsible. Learn more

Sometimes you may see this page if you are using advanced terms that robots are known to use, or sending requests very quickly.

IP address: 41.203.64.13
Time: 2011-10-25T12:13:27Z"


I went ahead to clear my browser cookies, cache, history and site preferences but nothing happened. I also tried using google chrome but got the same error. Talking about unusual traffic, I realized I had been pinging lots of my backlinks that same day and that might have been the cause of the problem but I'm not so sure. That wasn't the first time I've done that.

Another thing to note is that my ISP assigns the same IP address to lots of subscribers and someone on my network might be generating that unusual traffic which google thought was coming from my own computer. Anyway, I had to fix it and came up with three solutions.

1. Remove Newly Installed Softwares And Addons

If you recently installed any software, toolbar or browser add-on, you should uninstall this first. It might be the source of this unusual traffic activity. You can also run a scan for malwares and spywares but this wasn't applicable in my own case.

2. Renewing Your IP Address

This is the quickest fix but it might not work for you. If you're using a USB modem like I do, disconnect your modem for about 10 minutes or more and reconnect. You should have been assigned a new IP address by then but if you're using a LAN, disconnect your router unplugg your router also for ten minutes or so.

3. Hiding Your IP Address

In case you're in a hurry or your IP address doesn't get renewed fast enough, go to hidemyass.com, get a working IP and it's corresponding port. Open your browser settings and change your proxy settings from the one you got from hidemyass.com. This is the easiest fix to bypass this annoying error but if you don't have a clue on how to change your browser settings, just check this post. this is what I did that eventually got me going.

In my quest for an answer, I also found out this same error appears for some search queries and this fix works for that as well, so far that same error is what is displayed on your screen.

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Recover Overwritten Files In Windows 7 And Windows Vista

I was working on my notebook the other day when i made a really silly mistake: I overwrote a file with another having the same name. I was worried, angry and felt really stupid because once you overwrite a file, you can never find it in the recycle bin. I didn't know what to do and I ran a google search. Some said my case was hopeless, some said I needed to purchase some expensive data recovery software but I finally got a solution that looked rather too easy at first. I ignored it thinking it wouldn't work but it did! I recovered the file I accidentally replaced.


Unknown to many, Windows 7 and Windows Vista both have a common in-built feature called Volume Shadow Copy which creates something like a snapshot of documents saved on your computer. This makes it possible to recover files replaced by another file with the same file name by mistake.

How To Recover Overwritten Files In Windows Vista & Windows 7

* Open Windows Explorer
* Go to where the overwritten file is located
* Right click on the file you intend to recover
* Select Properties
* Click on the Previous Versions tab
* Select the version you would like to restore.
* Click Restore.

If you select Copy, it will prompt you for a location to restore the file to. This will allow you to retain the original in case you restore an incorrect version.

Will This Work On Windows XP?

I'm not sure this will work on Windows XP as I didn't see any Previous Versions tab when I right clicked on properties. There are suggestions that only certain data recovery softwares can recover overwritten files on Windows XP but the one I tried didn't work at all.

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Tips To Make Computer Games Run Faster

If you're using an old computer, running 3D computer games like Pro Evolution Soccer, God of War, Call of Duty 4 and the rest might be kind of slow due to high graphic requirements modern games come with. With many installations, useless Windows processes and lots of applications running in the background, CPU usage gets high and there's a depletion of random access memory (RAM). To make computer games run faster, there are some basic things to do:

1. Reduce the game quality from the game settings

2. Adjust your video card settings and reduce the quality as well

3. Reduce screen resolution for the game

4. Close all running applications before starting a game

5. Stop unnecessary windows processes

6. Starting the game after a restart sometimes increases the speed

7. Install more memory. Increasing your RAM from just 1GB to 2GB or 4GB will make a major difference

8. Update your video card drivers

9. Change your video card if you have to. I recommend Nvidia over ATI though it isn't bad either. Forget about Intel.

10. Check for malwares and update your antivirus. Running a registry cleaner too helps


If you intend to run you computer game at an optimized speed without necessarily reducing the game quality, then what you need is Game Booster. Game Booster allows you to tweak your system and increase PC performance. It stops all unneeded applications and windows processes, cleans up the RAM and makes your computer game run at optimum speed.

Major Features:

* Game Booster v3 can easily and fast close background processes and unnecessary Windows services, to speed up you game playing and avoid possible conflicts and incompatibility. With the innovative "Enhanced 3rd parties' services detection" technology, Game Booster v3 can automatically detect and close more unnecessary background services.

* Fine-tunes mouse, keyboard, and specialized game controllers with ease

* Game Booster v3 can tweak your PC for the ultimate system and Internet speed with a single click

* With the improved defragment engine, Game Booster v3 can quickly defragment game directories and files, to make your games load and run faster than ever

* PC gamers know how important to install new drivers for modern PC games. Now Game Booster v3 keeps every game's specialized drivers up-to-date, including drivers for video/sound cards.

* Game Booster v3 does not overclock your hardware. Game Booster v3 is a freeware, without any virus, adware, and spyware

Game booster does all that with just one click and optimizes your computer's performance making that game run faster!

Download Game Booster V3 from Capriofiles
Download Game Booster V3 from Hotfile

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Free Browsing Settings On MTN Nigeria With Your Freedom

(Updated on 21st September, 2011)
If you're new to your-freedom software, there's an old post I wrote on it's basic configuration but you actually don't need it if you're quite used to this firewall bypassing software and all previously used tricks. You should first create an account as a free user at your-freedom.net to to use this tunneling application. As at the time of writing this post (25th Aug., 2011) , Your Freedom client software works free on MTN Nigeria. For years, your-freedom has been working on Nigerian networks including MTN, Glo, Etisalat and Airtel since the settings is quite flexible and the software developers are constantly updating the software and maintaining their different servers located in different countries making it easy to hide your IP address and break firewall as well.


After creating your free account and verifying your email address, configure the software as follows to work free on MTN:

1. Install the software, select your desired language (English) and cancel the welcome message

2. Click on Configure and key in the following settings on the page that pops up:

* Address - www.mtnfootball.com
* Port - 80
* Connection Mode - HTTP
or POST (POST works better at times)
* Tweak - None

Under options, check the 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th box.

* Minimum Buffer Size - 1500
* Reconnection Delay - 5000
* Initial Post SIze - 10000000
* Minimum POST Size - 20000

3. Click on Account Information tab and enter your username and password.

4. Click on Proxy Settings tab and key in the following settings:

* Proxy Address - ems01.your-freedom.de
* Port - 80

5. Click Save and Exit.This should take you back to the main window

6. Now click on Ports tab and check Socks 4/5 and Web Proxy

7. Now select the Status tab and click on Start Connection

If every thing is set right and the network is ok, you should get connected as the door icon pushes open.

Now launch Mozilla Firefox or any browser of your choice and change the proxy settings to 127.0.0.1:8080 or localhost:8080 . For Firefox:

* Click on Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Settings.
* Select Manual Proxy Configuration
* Enter 127.0.0.1 for HTTP Proxy
* Key in 8080 for Port
* Check Use this proxy server for all protocols
* Click OK and save your settings

If you're looking for how to change proxy settings for other browsers, you can check this post. Though Your Freedom software might be connected, you still won't be able to surf the internet if your browser proxy settings is wrong.

Like I said earlier, this settings works at the time this blog post was published. In case it got blocked or you still need help configuring the software, there are members at our web forum always ready to help you for free.

LIMITATIONS

Though Your Freedom is released as a freeware, there are certain limitations as a free user. Your maximum connection time is limited to sixty minutes. This means you will be disconnected from your-freedom server after every 60 minutes and there's no known way to bypass this annoying limit. Your maximum daily connection time is also limited to 6 hours. You're allowed a total connection time of 15 hours per week as a free user and this is definitely not enough especially if you use the internet a lot. You can view this page to view all the limitations and upgrade your account if you really want to.

Anyway, enjoy this free brosing trick with Your-Freedom on MTN Nigeria while it lasts!

LATEST UPDATE - 9th Aug., 2011
As at 09-09-2011, MTN blocked www.mtnfootball used to power this free browsing trick. The new settings remain the same with just a little variation. Change www.mtnfootball.com in the settings above to 41.220.77.210 and your freedom is up and running again.

LATEST UPDATE - 21st September 2011

Your freedom stopped working on MTN Network a few days back but it's now back. Reverse IP trick is no longer working but you can still connect using SSL (secure connection), also known as HTTPS. The settings below should work for you:

Download this version 20110920-02 and configure as follows:

* Address - 81.169.178.188
* Port - 443
* Connection Mode - HTTPS
* Tweak - Nigeria MTN

Proxy settings should be left blank as you won't be needing any IP address or port.
Save your settings and click on Start Connection.

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Unlock ZTE and Huawei USB Modems / Data Card

Unlocking your USB modem removes all restrictions and gives you the chance to use other network operator SIM cards. My post on unlocking Huawei USB modems still works but this post explains how to unlock ZTE USB Modems easily. I tried looking for a free online tool to unlock ZTE Modems like the one for Huawei found here but couldn't find one that's reliable.
I finally came across an unlocker that unlocks ZTE modems along with huawei as well for free.

-First download DC - UNLOCKER 2 CLIENT

-Extract the content of the zip file to a zip folder

-Locate dccrap.exe and run.

-Disconnect your internet connection and plug your ZTE or Huawei USB modem with an alien SIM card (an unsupported SIM card from a different network operator) inserted.

-If you're to unlocking a Huawei modem, there's no need to change your SIM. simply plug your modem into your computer's USB port.

-If the connection manager pops up, close the window.

-Depending on your type of data card, select either ZTE or Huawei from DC - UNLOCKER 2 CLIENT user interface.

-Click on the magnifying glass to automatically search for the modem



-Once the modem is detected, click on Server and type doncaprio.com in the username field and doncaprio for password.

-Click Unlocking menu, then select unlock.



-Wait for a moment till the programs displays this message: unlock is successfully done

-Now you can use any SIM card on your unlocked USB modem

Download ZTE / Huawei modem unlocker from Capriofiles

Download ZTE / Huawei modem unlocker from Hotfile

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How To Make Internet Connection Speed Faster

Are you wondering how you can make the best out of your internet connection? Or you're stuck on a slow network and thinking of ways to make your connection faster? Most computer users are not aware that Windows registry limits connection bandwidth in some ways due to the default registry entries. This post explains how you can remove this bandwidth limit thereby making your internet connection much more faster.

-Go to Start and select Run.

- Type gpedit.msc and hit Enter

-Double-click Administrative Templates



-Double-click Network from the panel on the right

-Select QoS Packet Scheduler

-Double click Limit reservable bandwidth

-Select Enable and write 0 (zero) in the space.


-Apply your settings.

That's all the simple registry tweak you need to do to increase your internet connection speed. I Tried this on Windows XP but I haven't yet confirmed it on Windows 7 or Vista but I think it should be the same.

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Webcam Recorder For Yahoo Messenger, MSN, Skpe etc.

Spending your leisure time chatting on your yahoo messenger or other IM applications like Skype or MSN messenger can be fun but if you've ever considered recording your video chat, then this post is definitely for you. CamStudio 2.0 is an application that can record your companion's webcam during IM chat. It can record either in .avi (video) or .swf (flash) format.

It's such a cool application to have especially if you wanna watch those video chat sessions over and over again. ;) There are lots of softwares like this across the internet but most of them are sharewares. They are trial versions you can only use for a while but CamStudio is an open source program and given out free of charge.
Apart from being able to record webcam from videos, CamStudio can also records all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files and using its built-in SWF Producer can turn those AVIs into lean, mean, bandwidth-friendly Streaming Flash videos (SWFs).

Here are just a few ways you can use this software:

* You can use it to create demonstration videos for any software program
* Or how about creating a set of videos answering your most frequently asked questions?
* You can create video tutorials for school or college class
* You can use it to record a recurring problem with your computer so you can show technical support people
* You can use it to create video-based information products you can sell
* You can even use it to record new tricks and techniques you discover on your favourite software program, before you forget them

Download Camstudio 2.0 from Capriofiles
Download CamStudio 2.0 from Hotfile

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Disabling Startup Programs To Make Your OS Boot Faster

It can be really annoying when your computer boots very slowly because there are too many programs trying to start up. Many installed programs automatically gets into the startup folder at installation and excessively prolongs boot time. Your Windows might start up but won't be ready for proper use because the stratup programs are being loaded.

To disable these start up programs, follow these steps:

* Click on the start menu and select run



* Now type msconfig in the box



* Click on the Startup tab



* Uncheck the applications you want to remove from startup.

* To make your computer boot faster, you may unmark everything except your antivirus software just like I did.


* Now restart to make the changes have effect. At the next boot, just mark the box never to show it again!

This makes your operating system boot a lot faster.

Please share the post if it helps. :)

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How to Use Your Mobile Phone as Webcam

If you happen to be stuck with a personal computer with no webcam and wish to have video chat with your friends on Skype and MSN every once in a while, then this application is just for you. Smartcam turns your mobile phone to a webcam easily. It doesn't matter whether all you have is a nokia or sony ericsson java phone, a symbian third edition phone or a smartphone running on Android OS. You need to install the Windows executable file on your computer and the install the other application on your phone. You need to select the one compatible with your phone operating system.

In the symbian app, there are three connection types:

* Bluetooth
* USB Cable
* WiFi

I've only actually tried the bluetooth connection and it worked perfectly well.

The J2ME App only has bluetooth as the only available connection type.
I haven't tested the webcam application with any Android smartphone but I guess it should work too.

To turn your phone to a webcam, follow the steps below:

1. Run the .exe file on your pc and then run .sis, .jar or .apk file on your mobile phone.

Download the PC software
Download SmartCam.exe From Capriofiles
Download SmartCam.exe From Hotfile


Download a compatible version for your phone operating system

Download SmartCam for s60V3 from Capriofiles
Download SmartCam for s60V3 from Hotfile


Download SmartCam for J2ME (Jave phones) from Capriofiles
Download SmartCam for J2ME (Jave phones) from Hotfile


Download SmartCam for Android from Capriofiles
Download SmartCam for Android from Hotfile




2. Now connect your mobile to pc using Bluetooth.
You might as well try other connection modes but as WiFi works on a friend's Nokia 5800

3. Run the Smartcam program from the desktop.

4. Open Smartcam in your cell phone as well.

5. Now you're running the application both on your phone and pc, you will have to pair your mobile to your pc with the bluetooth as a meddium of connection.

6. On the PC program, go to File > Settings and select bluetooth as your mode of connection.



7. In your cell phone select connect and choose the computer device.



8. If you've successfully paired your phone with the computer, you’ll see through cell phone’s camera in your computer.

9. Just run your IM application and the smartcam program will be detected as a webcam.

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Private Browsing Feature on Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is personally the best browser I would recommend for anyone who desires speed, reliability and perfect rendering of web pages. Apart from these generally known features that makes Firefox stand out, there is a very good feature on it just for your online security that I just can't find on other browsers. Private Browsing is quite an innovative feature designed for people who use shared computers at work, cyber cafes or schools.

When enabled, Firefox never keeps a record of your browsing history for that session. No history or cookies are stored even when you forget to log out of those sites and you can be rest assured no one will be meddling with your browsing history behind your back.
The private browsing feature is quite great as you surf the internet without leaving a single trace of your online activity on that computer even if you suddenly close your browser or there is a power outage before you could manaully log out and clear your browsing history.

No data is left as your browsing and download history, form and search history, cookies, cache, active logins and site preferences are all forgtten! I think this private browsing feature started with Firefox 3.1 (I'm just guessing though). So if you're still using Firefox 2, I suggest you download the latest

To enable private browsing, click on Tools and select Start Private Browsing or simply press Ctrl + Shift + P on the keyboard. It's as easy as that and your online privacy is guaranteed.

For your security, always turn this private browsing feature on each time you use a shared computer.

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MultiProxy Switch 1.32/1.33

As the name suggests, Multiproxy Switch is a very useful firefox addon that lets you switch easily between different proxy configurations. It saves you the trouble of having to go to network connections each time you wish to change your proxy settings. This Firefox addon is quite user friendly and easy to configure. It is compatible with 1.5 – 3.5.* and the latest version (v1.33) works with Firefox 3.6.* . The addon works quite smoothly though it's said to be an experimental software.

It makes it easy switching between firewall bypassing softwares like Your Freedom, Tor, India Web Proxy, Ultrasurf, Freegate, etc. without the need to go into your Firefox proxy settings each time. Selecting your proxy from a drop down menu makes it so easy.
If you're also the type that use web proxies, you definitely need this add on!

Publishers Description: The current version is 1.33

This tool lets you switch proxy between multiple configurations, and it's easy to manage, easy to configure.

If you are using more than one proxy, Multiproxy Switch should be the best extension for you, for someone already have FoxyProxy, and feel it's very complicated for configuration, now you have the chance to try Multiproxy Switch.

Size: 75KB
Homepage: http://multiproxyswitch.blogspot.com/
OS: All
License: Freeware
Requirement: Firefox 1.5 – 3.6.*

Click on the button below to download



Download v1.32 for Firefox 1.5 – 3.5.*

or

Download v1.33 for Firefox 1.5 – 3.6.*

After downloading, drag and drop the .xpi file into your firefox window

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Advanced Tor For Windows

Advance Tor is built based on the original Vidalia bundle. As the name suggests, it's actually an improvement on Tor with certain important features which are not found the Tor + Vidalia bundle for Windows.
Tor, also known as the onion router is an anonymity software with an open network that users from all over the world can access to improve their anonymity online.

Advanced Tor has the certain edges over Tor:

-it offers to restrict connections from certain IP addresses or IP ranges
-ability to force TOR on specific processes in Windows.
-it has a more flexible configuration with more options
-it's possible to force exit nodes, configure node families, define specific connection details like bandwith rates and the maximum number of connections
Publishers Description:Advanced TOR is a client for OR network and is intended to be an improved alternative for Tor+Vidalia+Privoxy bundle for Windows users. It is able to “force” a program and its plugins to use the Tor proxy regardless of its configured proxy settings.

Homepage: http://advtor.sourceforge.net
License: Open source
Size: 1.9MB
OS: Windows

Download Advance Tor Free

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NotMyIP - Free Tool To Hide Your IP

There's always a reason to keep your real IP address hidden. It's funny some people think you do not have to hide your identity online if you do not have a skeleton in your closet. There are several reasons and it might be to protect privacy, for bypassing censorship or senseless restrictions, to surf anonymously, to bypass Rapidshare download limit, to access sites blocked from your country of residence, etc.

Quite a lot of people use proxy servers in order to change their IP. So every time you use a proxy server, your real IP address is hidden and the sites you're visiting only see the IP address your proxy server gives.
NotMyIp is a free software that makes it easy to mask your real address and stay anonymous online. It's actually a freeware version of the premium anonymity software - Anonymity Gateway. But since this site basically deals with free anonymity softwares, we are gonna limit ourselves to NoyMyIP.

NotMyIp automatically configures all compatible browsers like Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Opera to use high quality US proxies. It doesn't require any manual configuration as if finds the proxies and automatically configures your browsers.


PUBLISHER'S NOTE: How many times did you say: “Oh, I wish this was not my IP”or “I want to hide my IP address” or “I want to mask my IP address” so you can bypass certain Internet restrictions and view content that is blocked for users in your area.

If you answered these questions at least “Some times” or “Many times” than we have the solution for you. Not My IP is an online privacy protection software that hides your real online identity from cyber thieves. Your online identity is given by your IP address, which provides plenty information about you. By providing you different proxies from all over the world, Not my IP will allow you to access websites that were blocked for you until now, to vote and comment on forums you were banned before, and further more to prevent other people (organizations) to follow you online.

If you answered these questions “Never” we would recommend you to think twice. Every Internet user needs this kind of online privacy protection solutions. Every Internet user should be aware of the online dangers they face online. Whether we like it or not, the thieves are around the corner, waiting to collect your personal data, information which you might want to keep it confidential, as it should be. Mask your real IP address and you will not have to worry for these anymore

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Homepage: http://www.privacy-gateway.com/
Size: 1.8MB
OS: Windows
Requirements: None
License: Freeware

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India Web Proxy v1.0 - All About it

India Web Proxy is a light weight, java based proxy tunnelling software that relies on an external php proxy script to function. Before proceeding, I have to commend Objac, a friend and member in our mobile site who actually made this software known to me and most, if not all Nigerians


It's an open source java program that effectively bypasses firewall and internet censorship. It relies on a php proxy script for functionality and has a simple and flexible configuration.

Before using it though, you must have uploaded the required php script or have one that is still functioning...there's a lot on google too if you can run a filtered search.

Download India Web Proxy 1.0



Creating Your India Web Proxy Server
The PHP proxy script you need to upload to your webhost is located in the zip file. Upload all three files in the PHP (Server module) folder to your domain web root. There are lots of free hosts to use and I'll list just a few of them

1. mobi.ps
2. x10hosting.com
2. 50webs.com
3. 100mb.com
4. 000a.biz
5. 20x.cc
6. freehostia.com
7. t35.com
8. byethost.com

I have to emphasize though that it's against some webhosts' TOS to use their server for proxy related service and some do not allow conneting to other servers via their server.

I've used the first two free webhosts and they are quite okay.

Now, some hosts require you to have an already registered domain name somewhere else and you'll need to do change some DNS record before you can make that work.
For starters,make sure the host you're choosing also offers you a free sub-domain like http://your-name.domain.com
If the host you choose requires a domain name, Dot.tk offers you a free domain name at no cost with a customizable DNS record.


I believe now you have already registered wit a free host, right? Now, check the welcome email you got from your webhost including your account details.
You should see your ftp server, username and password.

If not, navigate around your cpanel, it should be hooked up somewhere.

Now you've got the details, you need a ftp client software to upload your script...some hosts offer you a web based ftp interface but most do not.

Ftp clients softwares to upload stuffs to your server include SmartFTP, Filezilla etc. But i'm not gonna take your through d trouble of downloadin anything, there's an easy way out.
The easy way out is using an online ftp client...a site actually from where you can access your site and install your script easily.

http://ftplive.com

If you can upload via the file manger in your cpanel, click on it, otherwise you'll have to use ftplive.com with your ftp details (we discused that earlier)

Simply upload your script php script to your domain root or locate the www folder

I recently included some fixed scripts in the zipped folder with which you can create your IndiaWebProxy personal server on your free or paid host.

Configuring India Web Proxy
1. Locate and open IndiaWebProxy.jar (with java runtime 1.5 or higher)
2. Click on settings
3. You only need to configure 4 or 5 parameters
i. PHP Web server ip (or host) - I used my isp homepage for this(www.mtnonline.com).
ii. PHP Web server port - 80 or 8080 is okay
iii. PHP file url - the proxy script you uploaded earlier
iv. Oganization ip and port - if you connect via proxy (010.199.212.002 port 8080 for my ISP).





Save your settings and click on start and you're just a step away...

Now go to your browser settings and key in localhost:6050 and localhost:6051 for http and https connections respectively.

Size: 1MB
Licence: Open source
Requirement: Java Runtime Environment
Homepage: http://webproxytunnel.sourceforge.net

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Toonel - Reduce Internet Bandwidth Usage and Tarriff

If you are one of those paying a fee based on the amount of data transfer (e.g. 3G/GPRS/DSL/CDMA) and have monthly download limit, or you are using a narrow band connection like a dial up modem, then this is for you. Tonnel is a java based cross platform application that reduces your bandwidth usage so you can finish whatever you are supposed to do online faster, reducing your time spent online and tarrif.

Toonel exploits a tunneling technique combined with data compression, runs compressed data frames from toonel client to one of the toonel servers and then these are forwarded to the target host, reducing the size of resources that are transferred between the server and the client makes more efficient use of the user’s bandwidth. It’s 100% Java based, therefore this service can be used on any platform with an installed Java Runtime Environment, including mobile phones.

Homepage: http://toonel.net/
License: Freeware
Size: 118KB
Requirement: Java Runtime Environment
OS: Windos, Linux, Mac





HOW TO USE TOONEL

1. Set up as shown below



2. You do not have to input a proxy except if necessary.



3. Now set your browsers to 127.0.0.1:8080. If you are not sure how to configure your browser, click here

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Lock and Hide Your Folders Without Any Software

In order to secure your privacy on your pc, u might need to lock certain folders. It’ll only take a couple of steps and you're done

The default password is "yourpasswordhere". This is the only thing you're gonna change in the code.

1. Copy the code below to notepad

cls
@ECHO OFF
title Folder Locker
if EXIST "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" goto UNLOCK
if NOT EXIST Locker goto MDCAPRIOFILES
:CONFIRM
echo Are you sure to Lock this folder? (Y/N)
set/p "cho=>"
if %cho%==Y goto LOCK
if %cho%==y goto LOCK
if %cho%==n goto END
if %cho%==N goto END
echo Invalid choice.
goto CONFIRM
:LOCK
ren Locker "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
echo Folder locked
goto End
:UNLOCK
echo Enter password to Unlock Your Secure Folder
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%== yourpasswordhere goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" Locker
echo Folder Unlocked successfully
goto End
:FAIL
echo Invalid password
goto end
:MDCAPRIOFILES
md Locker
echo Locker created successfully
goto End
:End


2. Save this file as “locker.bat”.

3. Now double click on locker.bat.

4. It will create a folder named Locker with automatic lock. After creation of the folder, place the contents (your files & folders) you want to lock inside the Folder


6. Double click locker.bat again. It will ask to lock the folder Y/N. If you press y then enter. it will lock the folder and your folder will be hidden.

7.To unlock runlocker.bat again, it will ask to enter password, type in correct password then enter, you can see your folder back.

5. Please don’t change anything except password, otherwise this lock may does not work.

***The default password is "yourpasswordhere". This is the only thing you're gonna change in the code.***

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HIDE DISPLAY OF RUNNING WINDOWS PROGRAMS

WinRAP is indeed a great program. It's very good for privacy and security conscious individuals. You can set access password, hide the program itself in stealth mode and define your hot key.


WinRAP 1.0

Publisher's Description: WinRAP ( Windows Running Applications Protector ) is a utility which allows you to hide windows application, and hide programs which are running on your screen. It will instantly hide all or certain programs on your screen with a key press.

Size: 215KB
License: Open source
OS: Windows XP, 2000, 98
Requirements: No special requirements
Homepage: http://jason7fd.users.sourceforge.net/


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WINDOWS SHORTCUTS

WINDOWS XP SHORTCUTS

ALT+- (ALT+hyphen) Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu
ALT+ENTER View properties for the selected item
ALT+ESC Cycle through items in the order they were opened
ALT+F4 Close the active item, or quit the active program
ALT+SPACEBAR Display the System menu for the active window
ALT+TAB Switch between open items
ALT+Underlined letter Display the corresponding menu
BACKSPACE View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer
CTRL+A Select all
CTRL+B Bold
CTRL+C Copy
CTRL+I Italics
CTRL+O Open an item
CTRL+U Underline
CTRL+V Paste
CTRL+X Cut
CTRL+Z Undo
CTRL+F4 Close the active document
CTRL while dragging Copy selected item
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging Create shortcut to selected iteM
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word
CTRL+LEFT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word
CTRL+DOWN ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph
CTRL+UP ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph
SHIFT+DELETE Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin
ESC Cancel the current task
F1 Displays Help
F2 Rename selected item
F3 Search for a file or folder
F4 Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer
F5 Refresh the active window
F6 Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
F10 Activate the menu bar in the active program
SHIFT+F10 Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
CTRL+ESC Display the Start menu
SHIFT+CTRL+ESC Launches Task Manager
SHIFT when you insert a CD Prevent the CD from automatically playing
WIN Display or hide the Start menu
WIN+BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box
WIN+D Minimizes all Windows and shows the Desktop
WIN+E Open Windows Explorer
WIN+F Search for a file or folder
WIN+F+CTRL Search for computers
WIN+L Locks the desktop
WIN+M Minimize or restore all windows
WIN+R Open the Run dialog box
WIN+TAB Switch between open items



WINDOWS EXPLORER SHORTCUTS
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ALT+SPACEBAR - Display the current window’s system menu
SHIFT+F10 - Display the item's context menu
CTRL+ESC - Display the Start menu
ALT+TAB - Switch to the window you last used
ALT+F4 - Close the current window or quit
CTRL+A - Select all items
CTRL+X - Cut selected item(s)
CTRL+C - Copy selected item(s)
CTRL+V - Paste item(s)
CTRL+Z - Undo last action
CTRL+(+) - Automatically resize the columns in the right hand pane
TAB - Move forward through options
ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to a previous view
ALT+LEFT ARROW - Move backward to a previous view
SHIFT+DELETE - Delete an item immediately
BACKSPACE - View the folder one level up
ALT+ENTER - View an item’s properties
F10 - Activate the menu bar in programs
F6 - Switch between left and right panes
F5 - Refresh window contents
F3 - Display Find application
F2 - Rename selected item

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