I found a very interesting post recently on Sumesh's site while I was going through my subscriptions and I liked it so much that I decided to share it with you. So many times we come across sites that demand money to show your favorite content. This becomes quite disappointing for us as we have to spend a large amount to view our favorite content, but in some of these sites we can go through our favorite content without paying any money.
This can be done if we disguise ourself as a search bot because some of these sites allow the search bots to let in without any payment to increase the hits on their sites.They detect search bots by its User Agent attribute (for Firefox, it is Mozilla 5.0), and allow only bots in. Hence you can exploit this weakness of the sites that these sites have created themselves.

The user agent defines the browser, what OS you are using, and other small bits of information.information. Switching user agent in various browsers require seperate procedure, as follows: Visit DNSStuff to know your current user agent. Visiting it gave me the following report:

Changing the user agent is easy:

• Browse pay sites on Firefox

  Install User Agent Switcher Firefox extension and import this XML file by TechPatterns (do not click the link directly, instead right click and save) that has the required Googlebot/2.1. Once the file is loaded, configure your user agent to Googlebot 2.1

• Pay sites on Internet Explorer

  Change a registry entry, by opening Notepad, then copying the code below into it:

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings5.0User Agent] @=”Googlebot/2.1″ “Compatible”=”+http://www.googlebot.com/bot.html”

  Save as “uagent.reg” (with the quotes). Double click on it to load the setting. You could also go to the Registry directly, but my guess is that at least some of you are not comfortable working with the Registry.

  To remove the hack, copy the following code into a Notepad window and save as “originaluagent.reg” (with the quotes) and double click it:

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings5.0User Agent] @=”Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)”

Finally, test whether the hack has taken effect by pointing your browser to DNSStuff website. The user agent should now be “Googlebot” according to DNSStuff.

Well some of you might be knowing this trick that by running a simple script you can make your Num lock,Caps lock and Scroll lock LED's dance to disco tune.For those who don't here's the simple script and yes,the script is absolutely harmless...

Script:

Set wshShell =wscript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
do
wscript.sleep 100
wshshell.sendkeys "{CAPSLOCK}"
wshshell.sendkeys "{NUMLOCK}"
wshshell.sendkeys "{SCROLLLOCK}"
loop

Instructions:

• Paste the code in notepad
• Save as disco.vbs
• Run the file
• To stop the script open task manager
• IN PROCESSES DELETE WSCRIPT.EXE FILE

Many people now days like remain on an invisible mode on GTalk.Even today when I was online this morning my friend was invisible on Gtalk. I wanted to chat with him but I didn't know he was online to.It was later in the dy that I came to know that he was online.
One of my friends once told me that there is a way to detect who is invisible on GTalk so today I searched For the trick and found it on Vishal's blog.

The trick goes like this:

1. Set the chat as off the record with target user.

2. Open the chat window of person, whom you want to check if Invisible or Offline. Go to Options and click "Go Off Record".

3. Now send message to that user

4. If you get the message that "The user is offline and can’t receive messages right now " that means the user is offline.

5. But if you didn’t get any message that means User is online and is in invisible mode..:)

recently I had been lookin for such a free utility that will help me convert my pdf files to word documents because I wasn't able to edit the files and I needed to change them for my own purpose, until I fell upon this utility on Keith's site which gave me this free utility to convert my pdfs to word docs.
The PDF to Word converter is a browser based web service which will allow you to quickly and easily create editable DOC/RTF files, making it a cinch to re-use PDF content in applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, OpenOffice, and WordPerfect.

Features:

• It’s entirely free.
• It retains the text formatting, including all the bold & italics, hyperlinks and more
• It maintains proper paragraph formatting and justification
• Adds the proper header and footers to the word document.

Often because of a virus attack the Show Hidden files and Folders option in Folder Options of Windows does not work creating a big problem for those who have to keep many files hidden on their computer. I faced this problem many a times and often I had to format my PC.But now you dont need to worry the problem can be solved by making simple registry changes as shown in the following methods:

Method 1:

Go to registry editor by running regedit in the run box.
Go to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced


In the right hand area, double click hidden and change the value to 1.

Now you’re all set to go. Check it in your tools menu if the changes have taken effect.


Method 2: (By Random Hajile)

1. Click “Start” -> “Run…” (or press Windows key + R)
2. Type “regedit” and click “Ok”.
3. Find the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL
4. Look at the “CheckedValue” key… This should be a DWORD key. If it isn’t, delete the key.
5. Create a new key called “CheckedValue” as a DWORD (hexadecimal) with a value of 1.
6. The “Show hidden files & folders” check box should now work normally. Enjoy!

Method 3:

If none of the above methods work, please download our Smart Antivirus from here:
http://technize.com/2008/01/22/smart-anti-virus/
Using this antivirus, please restore your Windows settings and your show hidden files and folders will be set to default.

[Thanks Sumit]

Here are some pictures of some most outstanding concept cars of 2008 which were on display recently at an auto expo.I just loved these cars...what about u??

Many a times you queue many mp3 songs in your media player playlist but still you have to reach out for its volume button because one song is loud while other is too quiet.It is really quite annoying indeed.But now here is a good solution for this thing with following free utilities:


1. Vloud
If you ever need to quickly amplify the sound level of one of your MP3 songs and don’t want to deal with complex amplifier tools, check out Vloud. It is simple online utility to make MP3’s louder.

Features:

• Amplify MP3s online.
• Available volume presets: light, loud, louder and loudest.
• Currently supports .mp3 and .wav files.
• Maximum allowed file size: 10MB.
• Simple and easy to use.

Check out Vloud @ www.vloud.com

Wow! just take a look at this Red Hot Beauty.

Now you dont need to worry about the fact that your laptop battery will drain soon without charging, if you are a Windows Vista user because now you have a small but a powerful utility that will save up to 70% of your battery by disabling those nice, but greedy Vista features.This tool covers almost all the options right from disabling vista Aero interface and sidebar to Selection of power management profile.Running in task bar with private workset of 5.5M and 0% CPU it will do all work for you, by enabling and disabling customizable features when power source changed or battery power fall under certain percent.

Features of Windows Vista battery Saver :

• Disable Vista Aero interface
• Disable Sidebar Activity
• Disable Notification Messages
• Select Power Plan Management.

We have talked so much about the all new much awaited latest version of Windows - Windows 7 that now we are becoming quite impatient for its early release.Even its pre-release activation keys are coming out now.A few days back while going through the posts of one of the blogs I found these 15 activation keys of Windows 7 which I wanted to share with you.

These are the activation keys

Hey help me....for the past few weeks I am quite worried and have tried all possible things from changing the
template to deleting posts to checking all possible solutions given by google. I am not able to view my google adsense, though my google search box is working absolutely fine.Google has not even blocked my url but still google text and image ads are not visible. Even in my other blog Kool Wallpaperz adsense is working perfectly fine and all the text and image ads are visible.

You know I love Firefox and I look after the new addons that will help me blogging.Here is a collection of few Addons which I found out at Vishal's Place.Thanx Vishal !!

1.Cooliris (formerly PicLens)

PicLens instantly transforms your browser into a full-screen 3D experience for viewing images across the web. Makes browsing through pictures a wonderful experience. The interactive 3D Wall and built-in search function, lets you effortlessly drag, click, zoom, and zip your way around a wall of pictures for an amazing viewing experience.

2.Video DownloadHelper

The easy way to download and convert Web videos from hundreds of YouTube-like sites. This works also for audio and picture galleries.

3.FlashGot

Download all the links, movies and audio clips of a page at the maximum speed with a single click, using the most popular, lightweight and reliable external download managers.The new "FlashGot Media" command grabs video and audio clips while they're playing, too. Supported download tools are dozens, see http://flashgot.net for details.



4.. Snap Links

You know the times where you have been trying to find something through a search engine, but you have to go through every link one by one in order to find it? All of us have been there, but now with just one click you can open multiple searches with Snap Links. Snap Links allows users to easily open multiple links in new tabs by drawing a box around them.

5.Tab Scope

With Tab Scope you can hover over a tab to get an instant preview of the web page. The cool thing is you have real time navigation, zoom, and you can even click on links without having to switch tabs.

6.NoScript.

The best security you can get in a web browser! Allow active content to run only from sites you trust, and protect yourself against XSS and Clickjacking attacks.







7.Adblock Plus

Ever been annoyed by all those ads and banners on the internet that often take longer to download than everything else on the page? Install Adblock Plus now and get rid of them.







8.DownThemAll!

The first and only download manager/accelerator built inside Firefox! DownThemAll is all you can desire from a download manager: it features an advanced accelerator that increases speed up to 400% and it allows you to pause and resume downloads at any time.
DownThemAll is fast, reliable and easy-to-use! It lets you download all the links or images contained in a webpage and much more: you can refine your downloads by fully customizable criteria to get only what you really want!

9.Fast Video Download

Download video files from popular sites like YouTube, Dailymotion, Break.com and more. 100% Free!In one click, Fast Video Download will save embedded video files from following video-hosting servers: ag.ru, angryalien.com, animeepisodes.net, badjojo.com, break.com, bublare.dk, current.com, dailymotion.com, hi5.com, metacafe.com, vids.myspace.com, mult.ru, putfile.com, Streetfire.net, vidiac.com, video.google.com and YOUTUBE!


10.Tab Effect

It adds a nice effect to Firefox by simulating a 3D cube being turned when switching through tabs.

11. Cooliris Previews

Cooliris Preview allows you to surf through the web faster by giving you a small preview of the website, without you even having to click on it. Just imagine, surfing without wasting time by clicking on links and coming to realize that it wasn't even close to what you were looking for. All you have to do is just mouse over any link, and the Cooliris preview window immediately appears in order to show you the content.

12. Reminder Fox

This is for those who spend hours on Firefox, including myself. Reminder Fox is an extension that displays and manages to do's. It can set reminders and alert you at the appropriate moment.

13.Firebug

Firebug integrates with Firefox to put a wealth of development tools at your fingertips while you browse. You can edit, debug, and monitor CSS, HTML, and JavaScript live in any web page... Firebug 1.2 requires Firefox 2 or 3.






14.IE Tab



IE Tab - an extension from Taiwan, features: Embedding Internet Explorer in tabs of Mozilla/Firefox...This is a great tool for web developers, since you can easily see how your web page displayed in IE with just one click and then switch back to Firefox.



15.Greasemonkey

Allows you to customize the way a webpage displays using small bits of JavaScript. Hundreds of scripts, for a wide variety of popular sites, are already available at http://userscripts.org.You can write your own scripts, too. Check out http://wiki.greasespot.net/ to get started..




16.ColorfulTabs

The most beautiful yet the simplest add-on that makes a strong colorful appeal. Flock version available at http://binaryturf.com/software/colorfultabs-for-flock/. Colors every tab in a different color and makes them easy to distinguish while beautifying the overall appearance of the interface. An essential...




17.Foxmarks Bookmark Synchronizer

If you use Firefox on more than one computer, you'll want Foxmarks. Install Foxmarks on each computer, and it will work silently in the background to keep your bookmarks synchronized. You can also log in to my.foxmarks.com to manage your bookmarks from any computer.





18.PDF Download

Use PDF Download to do whatever you like with PDF files on the Web. Regain control of them and eliminate browser problems, view PDFs directly in Firefox as HTML, and use the all-new Web-to-PDF toolbar to save and share Web pages as high-quality PDF files.PDF Download by Nitro PDF Software is the leading tool for handling and viewing Web-based PDF files and is enjoyed by millions of Firefox users every day. The browser extension removes the pain often experience when encountering PDF files online, and now lets you quickly convert your Web pages into high-quality PDF s that are ideal for archiving, printing and sharing.

19.CustomizeGoogle

CustomizeGoogle is a Firefox extension that enhance Google search results by adding extra information (like links to Yahoo, Ask.com, MSN etc) and removing unwanted information (like ads and spam). All features are optional and easily configured.





20.Download Statusbar

View and manage downloads from a tidy statusbar - without the download window getting in the way of your web browsing.







21.All-in-One Sidebar


All-in-One Sidebar (AiOS) is an award-winning sidebar control, inspired by Opera's. It lets you quickly switch between sidebar panels, view dialog windows such as downloads, extensions, and more in the sidebar, or view source or websites in the sidebar.






22.Tab Mix Plus

Tab Mix Plus enhances Firefox's tab browsing capabilities. It includes such features as duplicating tabs, controlling tab focus, tab clicking options, undo closed tabs and windows, plus much more. It also includes a full-featured session manager.