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7-Zip file archiver

Post last modified:November 20, 2011
Post category:Software
Post author:Manikandan

7-Zip is free open source file archiver with a high compression ratio.

Main features:

Strong AES-256 encryption in 7z and ZIP formats
Self-extracting capability for 7z format
Integration with Windows Shell
Localizations for 79 languages

Supported formats:
Packing / unpacking: 7z, XZ, BZIP2, GZIP, TAR, ZIP and WIM
Unpacking only: ARJ, CAB, CHM, CPIO, CramFS, DEB, DMG, FAT, HFS, ISO, LZH, LZMA, MBR, MSI, NSIS, NTFS, RAR, RPM, SquashFS, UDF, VHD, WIM, XAR and Z.
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OpenSUSE 12.1 released

Post last modified:July 18, 2022
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

After more than eight months of work openSUSE 12.1 is now avalable to download.what’s new in this version?

Includes KDE 4.7 GNOME shell 3.2.
Linux kernel 3.1.
integrates the Oyranos color management system.
Apper- an easier-to-use PackageKit front .
new init system.
support for Google’s Go programming language.
LLVM version 3.
standard version of GCC is 4.6.2.
And more.
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Google+ trending topics

Post last modified:November 19, 2011
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

Google the search giant rolled out a new feature in google+ called trending topic. The new trendig topics in google+ lists 10 of the hottest and most popular discussion items on the social network and clicking on a trending topic will launch a search query. Also added some new features, now google+ users search within just their own posts, their circles or the entire Google+ network.

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WebP updates – Lossless and transparency

Post last modified:November 19, 2011
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

WebP is a image format and it is build by google.WebP was proposed as an alternative to JPEG, with 25–34% better compression compared to JPEG images at equivalent SSIM index. Google announced some new features to the WebP image format. Now webP supports transparency, which JPEG does not support and lossless. Only Chrome and Opera support the format natively.

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How to install latest firefox version on ubuntu 11.10 using PPA

Post last modified:February 25, 2012
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

To install latest firefox on ubuntu 11.10 using PPA

1.Open Terminal.To open terminal click the Dash home from unity launcher.And type terminal in the search field.And click Terminal.

2.Type the below code in terminal and hit enter.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-mozilla-security/ppa

Type your ubuntu password if needed and press enter.

3.Then press enter to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding the ppa.

4.Type below command and hit enter

sudo apt-get update

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New Paypal Facebook app for sending money

Post last modified:January 12, 2016
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

Paypal launched a new facebook app SEND MONEY for sending money to friends.Now facebook users send money with an ecard or without an ecard.select a card, choose a friend, log-in to your PayPal account within the app, choose the amount and click send. The card is immediately posted to the recipient’s wall and the message of the card is kept private.
Sending money is free to friends and family in the U.S. if you pay via your bank account or PayPal balance.
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Make facebook calls within skype

Post last modified:November 18, 2011
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

Skype released two new new beta version:Skype 5.7 Beta for Windows and Skype 5.4 Beta for Mac.And also launched a new feature that allows you to conduct a Facebook-to-Facebook call from within Skype. To start a Facebook-to-Facebook call from within Skype you need to do is connect your Skype and Facebook accounts. Then, select a Facebook friend and hit the video call button in Skype- your friend simply picks up the call from Facebook.

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wp-classified wordpress plugin

Post last modified:November 17, 2011
Post category:Blogging Resources
Post author:Manikandan

wp-classified is a wordpress plugin to add a simple information & advertising blackboard or classified page in to your wordpress blog.

Login to wordpress (wp-admin).
In your admin dashboard click plugins and select Add New.
Type wp-classified in the search field and click Search Plugins button.
Install wp-classified.
After the successfully Installation click the activate Plugin link to activate the plugin.
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WordPress Importer

Post last modified:November 17, 2011
Post category:Blogging Resources
Post author:Manikandan

WordPress Importer is a wordpress plugin and it allows user to import posts, pages, comments, custom fields, categories, tags, terms from custom taxonomies and authors from a WordPress export file.

Login to wordpress (wp-admin).
In your admin dashboard click plugins and select Add New.
Type WordPress Importer in the search field and click Search Plugins button.
Install WordPress Importer.
After the successfully Installation click the activate Plugin link to activate the plugin.
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How to create Google+ profile banners

Post last modified:February 6, 2014
Post category:Useful Tips
Post author:Manikandan

To create Google+ profile banners

1.Go to gplusbanner.com .

2.Click the upload photo and upload your image. Note that image must be less than 10 MB in file size and only jpg/gif/png. For best results, use an image with 685px width and 125px height.

3.After the successful upload crop the area to use as the banner. And then click render images button.

4.Right-click and select Save image as and save all five images

5.Login your google+ and click the Edit Profile button on Google+.
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