edits by:Mrcreativity, Brett, Tom Viren, Will (see all)
Article
1.Install your Bluetooth hardware and its drivers. Download the latest versions if necessary.
2.Install the software provided by the mobile phone manufacturer. If you don't have a CD, you can download it fairly easily from the internet. Make sure you know the make and model number of your mobile phone to make your job easier.
3.Switch on Bluetooth on your mobile phone and make sure that it can be seen by other devices.
4.If you are using Windows XP, click on your start menu, go to control panel, then Bluetooth devices.
5.Click on Add device and after it finishes the search, select your mobile phone.
6.It might ask you for something called a passcode. Here, you can select any one of the options in the list. I usually prefer proceeding without a passcode.
7.If you have selected to use a passcode, enter the same code on your mobile when asked.
8.Once this is finished, you have successfully paired your computer and phone.
9.Now run the mobile phone software you installed. Depending on the software, you will see options to either backup or sync your phone.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
How to Backup Your Mobile Phone Contacts Via Bluetooth
edits by:Mrcreativity, Brett, Tom Viren, Will (see all)
It all depends on which mobile phone you have. There are some which can't be backed up, and others which are really easy.
edit Steps
1.
1
Install your Bluetooth hardware and its drivers. Download the latest versions if necessary.
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2.
2
Install the software provided by the mobile phone manufacturer. If you don't have a CD, you can download it fairly easily from the internet. Make sure you know the make and model number of your mobile phone to make your job easier.
3.
3
Switch on Bluetooth on your mobile phone and make sure that it can be seen by other devices.
4.
4
If you are using Windows XP, click on your start menu, go to control panel, then Bluetooth devices.
5.
5
Click on Add device and after it finishes the search, select your mobile phone.
6.
6
It might ask you for something called a passcode. Here, you can select any one of the options in the list. I usually prefer proceeding without a passcode.
7.
7
If you have selected to use a passcode, enter the same code on your mobile when asked.
8.
8
Once this is finished, you have successfully paired your computer and phone.
9.
9
Now run the mobile phone software you installed. Depending on the software, you will see options to either backup or sync your phone.
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edit Tips
* Make sure your phone supports Bluetooth.
* Make sure your computer is Bluetooth enabled.
* Always download latest versions of drivers and software. It makes the whole thing easier
* Bluetooth range is limited, so ensure that the phone is not far away from the computer.
* Most lower end phone models offer no connectivity at all. Avoid these if you plan to connect it to your computer.
* If you plan to use a passcode, remember what it is during the procedure
It all depends on which mobile phone you have. There are some which can't be backed up, and others which are really easy.
edit Steps
1.
1
Install your Bluetooth hardware and its drivers. Download the latest versions if necessary.
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Share a BlackBerry Screen
Use your BlackBerry on a computer for training and demos. Free trial.
www.impatica.com/viaDock
2.
2
Install the software provided by the mobile phone manufacturer. If you don't have a CD, you can download it fairly easily from the internet. Make sure you know the make and model number of your mobile phone to make your job easier.
3.
3
Switch on Bluetooth on your mobile phone and make sure that it can be seen by other devices.
4.
4
If you are using Windows XP, click on your start menu, go to control panel, then Bluetooth devices.
5.
5
Click on Add device and after it finishes the search, select your mobile phone.
6.
6
It might ask you for something called a passcode. Here, you can select any one of the options in the list. I usually prefer proceeding without a passcode.
7.
7
If you have selected to use a passcode, enter the same code on your mobile when asked.
8.
8
Once this is finished, you have successfully paired your computer and phone.
9.
9
Now run the mobile phone software you installed. Depending on the software, you will see options to either backup or sync your phone.
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edit Tips
* Make sure your phone supports Bluetooth.
* Make sure your computer is Bluetooth enabled.
* Always download latest versions of drivers and software. It makes the whole thing easier
* Bluetooth range is limited, so ensure that the phone is not far away from the computer.
* Most lower end phone models offer no connectivity at all. Avoid these if you plan to connect it to your computer.
* If you plan to use a passcode, remember what it is during the procedure
Monday, May 9, 2011
How to Secure Your Wireless Home Network
edits by:Axiom, Lisa Brooks, Alex K., Jonathon (see all)
Article Edit Discuss View History
This article describes techniques a user can use to secure his or her 802.11b/g/n wireless home network. Securing a wireless network is very important because if you don't, your neighbors can not only borrow your Internet connection, but also access your files and check up on what you're doing. Even worse, hackers can use your internet connection to upload illegal materials, and the FBI will ring your bell...
edit Steps1Connect to your router via your browser, by inputting something called a Gateway IP Address.
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To find your Gateway IP Address and connect to it on a Mac
Open your Finder and run 'Terminal' inside of Applications > UtilitiesOnce the terminal window opens, type 'ipconfig -a' and hit 'Enter'Locate the line labled 'Gateway' and make note of the number that follows. It will look similar to '192.168.1.1'Open Safari (or your favorite browser)Enter the Gateway IP Address into the address bar and click 'Enter'
To find your Gateway IP Address and connect to it in Windows
Click Start > Run > type 'cmd' > Click 'Enter'Once the Command Prompt window opens, type 'ipconfig /all' and hit 'Enter'Locate the line labled 'Gateway' and make note of the number that follows. It will look similar to '192.168.1.1'Open Internet Explorer (or your favorite browser)Enter the Gateway IP Address into the address bar and click 'Enter'2Enable encryption on your access point. Using 128-bit encryption or higher makes your Wireless Network more secure. WEP and WPA are entirely different encryption schemes. WEP has been proven insecure and can be cracked in a few minutes using free utilities that can be downloaded from the Internet. Using at least WPA is recommended, because it is much more secure, but is sometimes a bit harder to set up correctly than WEP is, and isn't completely secure.[1] [2] Some older access points or wireless cards do not support WPA2. If you have one of these, it is recommended that you purchase a newer one that supports WPA2, depending on how important you consider your security.3Set the router access password. Anybody who gains access to the router configuration settings can disable the security you have set up. If you forget the password, most routers have a hardware reset that will restore all of the settings to factory defaults. The best option is to use a random sequence of the maximum length of characters - you only have to type that once, so it is not a big thing. When you connect to the router via LAN cable while setting it up, you can copy and paste the password onto the router and onto your local setting, so you never need to type it again.
Use a secure password. Don't use easily guessed passwords for your WPA2 or router access passwords, such as "ABC123", "Password", or a string of numbers in order. Use something hard to guess that contains both upper and lowercase letters as well as numbers. Special characters such as !@#$% are not supported by some routers. The longer the key, the better, although the WPA2 key has a minimum and maximum length. Try to make a little mental effort -- good passwords might be hard to remember, but they are harder to crack.If you use a weak key then even WPA and WPA2 can be easily cracked within a day using a combination of special precomputed tables and dictionary attacks. The best way to generate a secure key is to use an offline random number generator or write the entire alphabet in uppercase and lowercase and numbers 0-9 on separate pieces of paper, mix the paper up and randomly pick up pieces and return them, mixing them up again each time; each character you pull out becomes a character in your key. You can also try throwing a pair of dice and using the resulting numbers as your password.4Change the Service Set Identifier (the network name or "SSID") from the default to something unique. A default SSID indicates to hackers that the network was set up by a novice and that other options (such as the password) are also left as the default. Use a name you can remember and identify, as the SSID has no influence on the security of your network (not even if you choose not to broadcast it).5Enable MAC Address filtering on your Access Point or router. A MAC (not to be confused with the computer model 'Mac') address is a code unique to every wireless networking card in existence. MAC Address filtering will register the hardware MAC Address of your networked devices, and only allow devices with known MAC Addresses to connect to your network. However, hackers can clone MAC addresses and still enter your network, so MAC address filtering should not be used in place of proper WPA2 encryption.6Don't disable the 'SSID Broadcast'. Do not disable the 'SSID Broadcast' feature of your Access Point or router. This seems counter-intuitive, but it is actually a bad idea.[3] Although this would make your network invisible to your neighbors, any determined hacker can still sniff out your SSID; and you are implicitly forcing your computer to shout out your SSID anywhere you are, while it is trying to connect to it. Anyone could then impersonate your router with that SSID, and get your credentials that way.7Disable remote login. The first router worm brute forces its way into the router in this manner. Most default usernames are set to Admin. It isn't hard for a virus/worm to crack the password if the username is known. The good thing is that routers normally have this disabled by default. Be sure to confirm that it is disabled when you first set up your router and periodically thereafter. If you need to update your router setting remotely, only set up access for the time you are going to be connected.8Disable wireless administrating. Finally, change the setting that allows administrating the router through a wireless connection to 'off' (meaning that you need to connect with a LAN cable for administration). This disables any wireless hacking into the router.
http://www.wikihow.com/Secure-Your-Wireless-Home-Network
Article Edit Discuss View History
This article describes techniques a user can use to secure his or her 802.11b/g/n wireless home network. Securing a wireless network is very important because if you don't, your neighbors can not only borrow your Internet connection, but also access your files and check up on what you're doing. Even worse, hackers can use your internet connection to upload illegal materials, and the FBI will ring your bell...
edit Steps1Connect to your router via your browser, by inputting something called a Gateway IP Address.
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To find your Gateway IP Address and connect to it on a Mac
Open your Finder and run 'Terminal' inside of Applications > UtilitiesOnce the terminal window opens, type 'ipconfig -a' and hit 'Enter'Locate the line labled 'Gateway' and make note of the number that follows. It will look similar to '192.168.1.1'Open Safari (or your favorite browser)Enter the Gateway IP Address into the address bar and click 'Enter'
To find your Gateway IP Address and connect to it in Windows
Click Start > Run > type 'cmd' > Click 'Enter'Once the Command Prompt window opens, type 'ipconfig /all' and hit 'Enter'Locate the line labled 'Gateway' and make note of the number that follows. It will look similar to '192.168.1.1'Open Internet Explorer (or your favorite browser)Enter the Gateway IP Address into the address bar and click 'Enter'2Enable encryption on your access point. Using 128-bit encryption or higher makes your Wireless Network more secure. WEP and WPA are entirely different encryption schemes. WEP has been proven insecure and can be cracked in a few minutes using free utilities that can be downloaded from the Internet. Using at least WPA is recommended, because it is much more secure, but is sometimes a bit harder to set up correctly than WEP is, and isn't completely secure.[1] [2] Some older access points or wireless cards do not support WPA2. If you have one of these, it is recommended that you purchase a newer one that supports WPA2, depending on how important you consider your security.3Set the router access password. Anybody who gains access to the router configuration settings can disable the security you have set up. If you forget the password, most routers have a hardware reset that will restore all of the settings to factory defaults. The best option is to use a random sequence of the maximum length of characters - you only have to type that once, so it is not a big thing. When you connect to the router via LAN cable while setting it up, you can copy and paste the password onto the router and onto your local setting, so you never need to type it again.
Use a secure password. Don't use easily guessed passwords for your WPA2 or router access passwords, such as "ABC123", "Password", or a string of numbers in order. Use something hard to guess that contains both upper and lowercase letters as well as numbers. Special characters such as !@#$% are not supported by some routers. The longer the key, the better, although the WPA2 key has a minimum and maximum length. Try to make a little mental effort -- good passwords might be hard to remember, but they are harder to crack.If you use a weak key then even WPA and WPA2 can be easily cracked within a day using a combination of special precomputed tables and dictionary attacks. The best way to generate a secure key is to use an offline random number generator or write the entire alphabet in uppercase and lowercase and numbers 0-9 on separate pieces of paper, mix the paper up and randomly pick up pieces and return them, mixing them up again each time; each character you pull out becomes a character in your key. You can also try throwing a pair of dice and using the resulting numbers as your password.4Change the Service Set Identifier (the network name or "SSID") from the default to something unique. A default SSID indicates to hackers that the network was set up by a novice and that other options (such as the password) are also left as the default. Use a name you can remember and identify, as the SSID has no influence on the security of your network (not even if you choose not to broadcast it).5Enable MAC Address filtering on your Access Point or router. A MAC (not to be confused with the computer model 'Mac') address is a code unique to every wireless networking card in existence. MAC Address filtering will register the hardware MAC Address of your networked devices, and only allow devices with known MAC Addresses to connect to your network. However, hackers can clone MAC addresses and still enter your network, so MAC address filtering should not be used in place of proper WPA2 encryption.6Don't disable the 'SSID Broadcast'. Do not disable the 'SSID Broadcast' feature of your Access Point or router. This seems counter-intuitive, but it is actually a bad idea.[3] Although this would make your network invisible to your neighbors, any determined hacker can still sniff out your SSID; and you are implicitly forcing your computer to shout out your SSID anywhere you are, while it is trying to connect to it. Anyone could then impersonate your router with that SSID, and get your credentials that way.7Disable remote login. The first router worm brute forces its way into the router in this manner. Most default usernames are set to Admin. It isn't hard for a virus/worm to crack the password if the username is known. The good thing is that routers normally have this disabled by default. Be sure to confirm that it is disabled when you first set up your router and periodically thereafter. If you need to update your router setting remotely, only set up access for the time you are going to be connected.8Disable wireless administrating. Finally, change the setting that allows administrating the router through a wireless connection to 'off' (meaning that you need to connect with a LAN cable for administration). This disables any wireless hacking into the router.
http://www.wikihow.com/Secure-Your-Wireless-Home-Network
Saturday, May 7, 2011
How to Add Facebook Like to Blogger
edits by:Zecanard, Flickety, Eric, Jordan (see all)
Article Edit Discuss View History Tweet The like button alongside the share buttonFacebook has recently added the ability for its users to "Like" just about any content on the web and have that activity posted to the users' walls. This facility lets you share content more readily and also gives you an idea of how some of your readership traffic is responding to your content.
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to add the "Like" button to your Blogger (BlogSpot) blog, one of the more commonly used blogging services.
edit Steps1Go to the "Facebook Developers" page: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/like.
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2 Set the options you want. Specifically, select whether you want a "Like" or a "Recommend" button. The sample button on the page will automatically update to reflect your selections.3 Leave the "URL to Like" field blank. You will be replacing that soon.4 Click "Get Code". You will see something that looks like this:
5Replace the following text:
src= above with:
expr:src='
http%253A%252F%252Fexample.com%252Fpage%252Fto%252Flike&layout part with:
" + data:post.url + "&layout
light" with:
light"'
-- notice the new trailing apostropheheight:px with:
height:35px
-- otherwise, Firefox will make the iframe really big.Leave a copy of the final code somewhere accessible for you to transfer to Blogger.6 Go to your Blogger Dashboard.7Open your blog's layout and click Edit HTML.
8Back up your template! Do this by clicking Download Full Template.
9Check Expand Widget Templates.
10Find a place to put the Facebook "Like" code into your HTML layout. A good location is directly after or below:
http://www.wikihow.com/Add-Facebook-Like-to-Blogger
Article Edit Discuss View History Tweet The like button alongside the share buttonFacebook has recently added the ability for its users to "Like" just about any content on the web and have that activity posted to the users' walls. This facility lets you share content more readily and also gives you an idea of how some of your readership traffic is responding to your content.
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to add the "Like" button to your Blogger (BlogSpot) blog, one of the more commonly used blogging services.
edit Steps1Go to the "Facebook Developers" page: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/reference/plugins/like.
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2 Set the options you want. Specifically, select whether you want a "Like" or a "Recommend" button. The sample button on the page will automatically update to reflect your selections.3 Leave the "URL to Like" field blank. You will be replacing that soon.4 Click "Get Code". You will see something that looks like this:
5Replace the following text:
src= above with:
expr:src='
http%253A%252F%252Fexample.com%252Fpage%252Fto%252Flike&layout part with:
" + data:post.url + "&layout
light" with:
light"'
-- notice the new trailing apostropheheight:px with:
height:35px
-- otherwise, Firefox will make the iframe really big.Leave a copy of the final code somewhere accessible for you to transfer to Blogger.6 Go to your Blogger Dashboard.7Open your blog's layout and click Edit HTML.
8Back up your template! Do this by clicking Download Full Template.
9Check Expand Widget Templates.
10Find a place to put the Facebook "Like" code into your HTML layout. A good location is directly after or below:
http://www.wikihow.com/Add-Facebook-Like-to-Blogger
How to Call Phones from Gmail
As of 25 August, 2010, you can call landline phones or mobile phones from Gmail. All you need to do is ensure that the application that enables you to call is installed, and dial the number!
This calling tool give you fake ringing tone... in fact it never rings on the other number you can try it by calling on your number.
edit Steps1Open your Gmail account.
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2 Go to "Chat" on the left hand side of your Gmail screen. Look for the tab that says "Call phone". There will be a green phone symbol located next to this line.
This image shows you the location of the applicationYou will need to have installed and activated the voice and video plug-in if you haven't already done so.If you don't see this "call phone" line near chat it may be because Google has not yet enabled your Gmail account for this service. They began rolling this out on August 25, 2010 and will require at least several days to activate all accounts.If you don't see this "call phone" line near chat it may be because your Gmail language setting is different than 'English', it is visible for 'English' only.3# Click on the "Call phone" tab. A box will appear, telling you about the service.
The box explains what the service is, that US/Canada calls are free in 2010, and that emergency calls cannot be made via Google Voice.4Click "Accept" once you have read the box. This means that you're acknowledging that you understand and agree to Google's terms of use.5 Look for the call box on the page.
Enter either a phone number or the name of a contact. Use the dial pad to enter numbers, or just type in a name.If you make a mistake when entering a number on the dial pad, just use the delete button of your keyboard.6Press the blue "Call" button at the base of the dial box and your call will start dialing. Have a conversation from your computer with someone on their phone, wherever they may be!Ads by Google
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edit TipsCalls to the US and Canada are free in 2010. International calls are billed at low rates.
Click on the flag icon to open a drop-down menu that displays all the country dial codes.
Click on the money amount to reveal a drop-down menu for history details, rates information, and the ability to add credit.
The clock icon represents "call history".
It is not clear yet whether Google intends to change Google Voice, or keep this new feature as an entirely separate application.[1]
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edit WarningsIf this call application isn't on your computer yet, you may need to wait. Alternatively, it will mean that you need to download the voice and video plug-in if you haven't already enabled this. Here is the download link: http://www.google.com/chat/video.
Google Voice is an enhanced call management application and is not capable of placing and receiving emergency service calls. Read the complete Terms of Service.
Be aware that there is a problem with many users getting caught in an endless loop of trying to install the voice plugin, trying to make a call and then being told to install the voice plugin again. This has been going on for 5-6 months, Google is aware of the problem but still hasn't done anything about it. It doesn't seem to be browser specific, but only happens to users of browsers other than Google's Chrome.
http://www.wikihow.com/Call-Phones-from-Gmail
This calling tool give you fake ringing tone... in fact it never rings on the other number you can try it by calling on your number.
edit Steps1Open your Gmail account.
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www.griffinlab.com
2 Go to "Chat" on the left hand side of your Gmail screen. Look for the tab that says "Call phone". There will be a green phone symbol located next to this line.
This image shows you the location of the applicationYou will need to have installed and activated the voice and video plug-in if you haven't already done so.If you don't see this "call phone" line near chat it may be because Google has not yet enabled your Gmail account for this service. They began rolling this out on August 25, 2010 and will require at least several days to activate all accounts.If you don't see this "call phone" line near chat it may be because your Gmail language setting is different than 'English', it is visible for 'English' only.3# Click on the "Call phone" tab. A box will appear, telling you about the service.
The box explains what the service is, that US/Canada calls are free in 2010, and that emergency calls cannot be made via Google Voice.4Click "Accept" once you have read the box. This means that you're acknowledging that you understand and agree to Google's terms of use.5 Look for the call box on the page.
Enter either a phone number or the name of a contact. Use the dial pad to enter numbers, or just type in a name.If you make a mistake when entering a number on the dial pad, just use the delete button of your keyboard.6Press the blue "Call" button at the base of the dial box and your call will start dialing. Have a conversation from your computer with someone on their phone, wherever they may be!Ads by Google
eXchange POP3Download POP3 or IMAP mailboxes (including SSL) to Exchange Server.
www.exchangepop3.com
edit TipsCalls to the US and Canada are free in 2010. International calls are billed at low rates.
Click on the flag icon to open a drop-down menu that displays all the country dial codes.
Click on the money amount to reveal a drop-down menu for history details, rates information, and the ability to add credit.
The clock icon represents "call history".
It is not clear yet whether Google intends to change Google Voice, or keep this new feature as an entirely separate application.[1]
Ads by Google
TruTone(tm) electrolarynxThe one with emotions--Express yourself today; hear samples now.
www.griffinlab.com
eXchange POP3Download POP3 or IMAP mailboxes (including SSL) to Exchange Server.
www.exchangepop3.com
edit WarningsIf this call application isn't on your computer yet, you may need to wait. Alternatively, it will mean that you need to download the voice and video plug-in if you haven't already enabled this. Here is the download link: http://www.google.com/chat/video.
Google Voice is an enhanced call management application and is not capable of placing and receiving emergency service calls. Read the complete Terms of Service.
Be aware that there is a problem with many users getting caught in an endless loop of trying to install the voice plugin, trying to make a call and then being told to install the voice plugin again. This has been going on for 5-6 months, Google is aware of the problem but still hasn't done anything about it. It doesn't seem to be browser specific, but only happens to users of browsers other than Google's Chrome.
http://www.wikihow.com/Call-Phones-from-Gmail
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