Everyone is well aware with Twitter. Also almost everyone like to get some reviews (Genuine reviews) before buying anything or before going to watch a movie. But what are the sources we choose for these reviews is a major concern.

We like to refer newspapers, some good sites but you know what, these star ratings are not that great and these reviews are not public reviews, I am not saying that these are 100% fake but yes not 100% genuine too. So whats the better way to get genuine review?

Well the Answer is very simple: Twitter

Twitter !!, Are you kidding???

No, I am not joking. To get almost 100% genuine reviews we can use twitter.

Look at this screenshot. I queried for a Hindi movie “Tere Bin Laden”.

You guessed right, Its the Twitter Search.

Go to http://search.twitter.com

Type in Movie Name

Get almost 100% genuine reviews from Twitter.

Mozilla has recently launched 4th version of Mozilla Firefox. Currently its a beta release.

If you don’t know about the beta version then read -> wikipedia for beta testing

Mozilla has reported that they are using Gecko 2.0 as web platform.

Currently there is no addon support for Mozilla Firefox 4 beta but new features are indicating that mozilla is introducing new Add-Ons Manager for this new release.  I think they are working on something unique.

I have tried to install few addons but found no success, I am mozilla team is working on the issue. Hope they incorporate older addon support too just like windows 7 has done for windows XP software installation in compatibility mode.

We are aware of the fact that this is just a beta release and not a stable version of Mozilla Firefox version 4.

But I love the new features mozilla team is incorporating in this new Firefox version.

Mozilla Firefox 4 Features

A very new UI (User Interface)

New tab Location and Switching to open tabs easily.

HTML 5 support – Better High Definition Video with WebM support.

Improved Privacy Protection

Addon installation without restarting firefox.

Crash Protection from flash player, Quick Time, Silver Light plugins.

Support for cloud based application such as Gmail, Gdocs etc.

I must say that this version will kick all the browsers from the market including the new sensation google chrome.

This new version of Mozilla Firefox v4 will be a powerful tools for web designers, marketers and general user.

We all know the power of mozilla addons.

Firefox is once again is ready to change the browser definition.

If you like to stream Live TV or some movie on skype then its very simple.

You may ask.

What is the use of it?

There are some sites which allow us to do the same. Like webcam broadcast then why skype?

The answer is :

ITS PRIVATE and no one can ban you from this broadcast.

Its nice when you want to watch a movie with your Girlfriend/Boyfriend or Family remotely.

Show some live event like football, cricket or some beauty contest to someone living abroad.

OK lets know the procedure.

Prerequisites or Softwares you need for this:

1) Skype. ( Go to skype.com and download the latest version.)

2) SplitCam or SuperWebCam.  ( Search google for the latest version.)

3) If you are planning to broadcast some TV channel and you have TV Tuner card installed in your PC then you need FlyDs to change the channel. (Even trial version will work for the needful. The basic feature we need will not expire.)

Procedure:

Install Skype.

Don’t login yet. If you are logged in then logout and exit it from the startup tray.

Install SplitCam or SuperWebCam. (Anyone will work).

After install, Run SplitCam / SuperWebCam. Go to File > Video Source > Video File and select a video file you want to stream or broadcast.

Movie will start playing. Pause it.

Now login to Skype. Go to Tools > Options > Video Settings (Under “Gereral” Tab). Select Webcam to SuperWebCam or SplitCam. Click Save.

Now make a video call to your Friend. And Play the Movie.

I know there is some problem. Video is there but your friend won’t get Audio until you open the Stereo Mix setting.

For Sound Setting:

Double Click on the sound icon under startup. (Near to the Time of your computer).

Go to Options > Properties. Select Audio Input and check Stereo Mix if its unchecked.

When Sound Panel will display Stereo Mix. Make sure the checkbox under it is unchecked. Check means Mute.

Now your Friend will be able to listen the sound also.

Enjoy Movie together on Skype.

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For TV broadcast

Install FlyDs too.

Now open SplitCam first. In Video Source select Your Capture Device (TV Tuner).

Open FlyDs. First scan for the channels and then change the channel. The changed channel will reflect in SplitCam.

Your SplitCam is selected as the video source in skype. So everything should work now.

For Audio

Go to Options > Properties. Select Audio Input and check Stereo Mix (or Line In) if its unchecked.

When Sound Panel will display Stereo Mix (or Line In). Make sure the checkbox under it, is unchecked. Check means Mute.

Enjoy Movie or Live TV with your friend or family.

With the release of Microsoft office 2007 a new document file format docx came into picture.

This new docx format is not compatible with the previous releases of the Microsoft office.

If you get a MS-Word Document file which has this new docx file extension but you have the older version of microsoft office like MS-Office 2000, MS-Office 2003 and you are not able to open the file then don’t worry we have a few very simple solutions for you.

The Microsoft itself has released a patch for the older version of MS-Office.

Its around 37MB.

After installing this patch you will be able to open any docx format  file.

Visit -> Microsoft office compatibility pack

If you are not comfortable with the microsoft office compatibility pack and want to convert you docx file to doc then there are few web services around you can use.

Convert docx file to doc with Docx2doc.

Visit -> Docx2doc

These are the few best ways to convert or open a docx format file.

Do you know that Gmail can be used as a folder to store files.
There can be many scenarios where you can use this feature.

Suppose you’re working on a project with one of your friend and often need to share files. If your friend is online then you can send the file by using a messenger. But what if he is offline then you have to send it via e-mail. This is a tiring process when you need to share file and keep record what have you shared and that can be used anytime in future.

Well there is a convenient way which can be used by upload your files on the Gmail server just like copy paste.

The software name is GMail Drive.

Just download the software and install it on your computer and on your friend’s computer. When you install it, a separate drive will be created in “My Computer” with the name Gmail drive.

Double click the Gmail drive. It will ask for the login, just fill in the login information and click OK. It might throw some error. Don’t worry the Gmail needs a secure connection. Click on “more” button and select “ use secure HTTP”.

Try logging again.

Hurray, you have just got a new 7GB hard disk for FREE.

Tell your friend to do the same by using the same login information.
Now whenever you need to share files just copy and paste the files into that Gmail Drive folder.
(Use a separate Gmail account. I am sure you won’t use it on your existing account )

Remember these fights are being sent just like a normal e-mail. So all the file size restrictions are applicable.

That was all about using Gmail as a folder to a store your files.

If you have any query feel free to comment.