Windows, Linux, WordPress Tutorials & Useful Tech Tips

Disable directory browsing using .htaccess to Increase your website Security

Post last modified:October 15, 2010
Post category:Blogging Resources
Post author:Manikandan

Take a backup of your .htaccess file 1.Open your .htaccess file. 2.Add below code as a new line. 3.Save the file and Done.

How to Move My Documents Folder in Windows XP

Post last modified:February 6, 2014
Post category:Windows
Post author:Manikandan

This process is useful when you dont have more space in your windows drive. By default My Documents folder is located on the drive that contains the Windows XP operating system. Moving your My Documents folder generally frees up a lot space on your c (windows) drive. It is easy to move your My Documents folder to another partition or hard drive.

To Move My Documents Folder in Windows XP

1.Right click on My Documents and select properties.

2.Click the General tab.check the size of the My docuent folder and also check the available size on your destination partition or hard drive.
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How to get windows 7 gadgets in windows xp

Post last modified:January 12, 2016
Post category:Windows
Post author:Manikandan

If you like Windows 7 gadgets but you still use Windows XP then this is for you. Download windows 7 sidebar for xp from this link. Click here Install and Launch the program. Right-click on the Thoosje Sevenbar system tray…

How to disable balloon tips in windows XP

Post last modified:February 6, 2014
Post category:Windows
Post author:Manikandan

Pop-up notifications from system tray is called ballon tips.To disable balloon tips in windows XP

1.Click start button and click Run menu.

2.Type regedit and press OK.

3.Go to

 HKEY_Current_User\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVerion\Explorer\Advanced

4.Right-click in the right hand side pane and select New and choose DWORD Value from the popup menu.
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Ubuntu 10.10 Officially Released

Post last modified:October 10, 2010
Post category:Linux
Post author:Manikandan

Ubuntu is one of the most popular linux distro and created by the best open-source experts from all over the world. Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) is available in 24 languages and ready for download. For Ubuntu download link click here.…

How To Customize new Twitter background

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

Please click here for Updated Twitter background tutorial

Twitter redesign the site and also offer some new features.The new design maybe affect your old twitter background because it has different dimensions.

Tips for creating your own new twitter background

1.New design uses a fluid layout.
2.40 pixels top toolbar
3.20 pixels space between toolbar and content.
4.semi-opaque right sidebar and varying width.
5.540 pixels timeline column.

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WiseStamp Email Apps

Post last modified:October 7, 2010
Post category:Websites
Post author:Manikandan

Wisestamp Email apps allow users to add signature,personal social profiles and dynamic content such as your latest tweet,latest eBay item, recent blog post to promote on outgoing emails. WiseStamp works on Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. It will integrate your signature into Gmail, Yahoo, windows live or AOL mail.

How to add wisestap app to your email?

To add a WiseStamp app to your email

1.Download wisestamp browser add-on. (more…)

Operating System Market Share September 2010

Post last modified:June 1, 2011
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

According to Net Applications, windows decreased its market share in September by 0.26%. Mac gains 0.03%. Total market share of microsoft windows is 91.08%, mac 5.03%,iOS 1.18% and linux 0.85%.

Total Market Share

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Follow gmail on twitter

Post last modified:October 5, 2010
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

Happy news for gmail and twitter users now you can get all your Gmail news, tips and tricks directly from @gmail. Gmail team also giving away 140 snazzy t-shirts.To get a shirt, tweet your best ode or haiku to Gmail.…

Top Browser Market Share – September 2010

Post last modified:June 1, 2011
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

According to Net Applications, IE decreased its market share in September by 0.75%. Firefox gains 0.03% and chrome 0.46%.Safari gained 0.11%. Chrome continues to eat away at IE’s share. Total market share of microsoft internet explore is 59.65%, firefox 22.96%,chrome 7.98% and safari 5.27%.There is a continuous increase in mobile browsing. Overall browsing on mobile device is now 2.8 %.

Total Market Share

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