Which is better 32-bit or 64-bit?

Do you run a 64-bit or 32-bit operating system? or which version of Operating System better to have? If you do not know the answer to this question, you probably do not. 32 -bit and 64-bit versions of Windows is very similar to each other, so that each version of the OS can not be distinguished easily. The easiest way to view information about your computer, Right Click on "My Computer" icon from desktop and select "Properties" from menu. In the new window displays detailed information about the Windows version and type of system. In our case, this "32-bit operating System. But what is the difference between 32 - and 64-bit systems?

When we talk about 64-bit or 64-bit operating systems, we need to distinguish between 64-bit computing, which are important for high productivity, as well as 64-bit addressing to support large amounts of memory.

10 Simple tips to protect PC from Viruses

Was little busy with my college works, so I was not able to write for few weeks. Now I am back.

Well, lets start of with the problem. If your computer is infected, it can suddenly turn off, found that certain files are missing or do not open, or programs work slow. Should I ignore it? Do not think! Moreover, it is easier to prevent than to cure. It is for this and are these simple tips that can help you. Here are few tips...

Download Microsoft Security Essentials Beta 2

Microsoft Security Essentials – A free anti-virus, on which I rely and even prefer others to use, continues to satisfy my needs of security related to PC and data. As I posted earlier “Best Antivirus Software – 2009”, no doubt it continues to win race for this year too.

I have good news for fans and for new adopters that “Microsoft Security Essentials Beta 2” is out now in public and you can test it. A lot of new features are also added to this beta version, with new improved engine and enhanced protection for web-based threats.

Download Fresh Flowers Theme Pack

Download Free Fresh Flowers Theme Pack for Windows 7/Vista and Windows XP.

Download it from here: http://bit.ly/cxcVsW

- For Windows XP users, rename the file extension to .zip and extract the wallpapers to set desktop background.

Why Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 is so Essential

Why is Windows Live Essentials is so essential? As a result of a method that Microsoft Windows 7 doesn't include an iLife-sort suite of client apps pre-installed on Mac, but you'll be able to obtain the free Windows Live Essentials to fill this role with a lot of wonderful new features!

One Microsoft trend Windows Live Essentials continues is that it requires Home windows Vista or Windows 7, and will not run on XP. I saw this earlier with the Internet Explorer 9 Platform preview, which relies on DirectX features only accessible in these newer versions of Home windows to carry out hardware acceleration, as do a number of the Home windows Reside apps.

Test-drive Windows 7 online before buying

In case you are using Home windows Vista or Windows XP and planning to buy Windows 7, then there's a cool website to check drive Windows 7 professional that you can test the interface of the brand new OS before shopping for it.

It offers you chance to attempt most of its vital features like Networks, Libraries, Aero desktop, Taskbar, Energy management etc. You can too take a look at other options like Windows XP Mode, Remote Desktop, Location aware Printing, Presentation settings etc.

Reduce Start-up time of Windows by removing ghosted drivers

Are you aware that your computer could be full of Ghosted Devices? Much like humans fear real ghosts, your Personal Computer is also afraid of these virtual ghosts. These ghosts can cause your computer to start up and run at a speed slower than usual.

Ghosted Devices are also known as Hidden Devices, these devices were once connected to your computer but are not connected anymore. Yet Windows keeps a copy of these Devices in the Device Manager and upon startup tries to find these devices on your system. This can result in a slower startup speed.

All about Microsoft Office 2010

Now Microsoft Office 2010 is fully final and ready for sale. The event of Office 2010 has been a long road and with all that time, Microsoft's Office team been hard at work to incorporate a large number of new features into the brand new model to assist make Office even better than ever. The staff strongly centered on the pace of the software as well as including neat options, like grabbing screenshot in Word, and the ribbon interface in Outlook.

With this overview of the Office 2010 RTM, I hope to spotlight several of the new features in Office 2010 that may affects you, the top user. Perhaps a very powerful change right off the bat in Office 2010 is

Microsoft Research’s 3D multi-touch Technology

Multi-touch interaction has always been a dream of the future. Movies like Ironman 2 and Minority Report, present 3D multi-touch systems as an advanced technology available only in the world of science fiction. But Microsoft Research is turning fantasy into reality. At the 2010 Computer-Human Interaction Conference MSR (Microsoft Research) revealed that it has been working on for about a year now that has been dubbed the “Pinch-the-Sky Dome”.

The Pinch-the-Sky Dome projects Omni-directional images in a dome that will enclose the user. The user can navigate through the virtual space with multi-touch gestures. This system uses an infrared

Extreme trim Windows 7 Installer ISO

Windows 7 have a lot of applications, fitting according to users requirement and if you do not want some of the apps to install, which will significantly increases speed. To do so, there is an application called “RT Se7en“ to extremely customize and modify Windows 7 installer ISO. Not just removing elements but you can also customize the installation with its user friendly features.

From customization, components removal, tweaking, Unattended Installation to adding Icons, wallpapers, Icons, themes, integrate updates, drivers, and much more can be done with RT Se7en.

Gadgets for Windows 7 Superbar

After the introduction of Windows Vista sidebar gadgets and Windows 7 gadgets, so many of them came out which simplified a lot of work and enhanced the look of desktop. Now its the time to customise Windows 7 taskbar i.e. Superbar, to get most out of it. In this series of customising it, I had posted “ Make invisible/secret icon in Windows 7 Taskbar “ which most most you liked.

Here I will introduce you to gadgets like CPU Meter, Memory Meter, Disk I/O, Volume Control, Battery Meter, Mail Checker and Weather notifier. All these gadgets make use if taskbar band colour and thubnail to notify you about the condition of above mentioned.

Here's the list of gadgets and links to download them:

Turn your PC into Wireless Access Point

Sometimes we need to share internet connection with another device - for instance, the friend/relative notebook who visit occasionally. And before that we need a wireless router, or had to sacrifice our internet connection. However, users of Windows 7 can avoid such problems as they have much smarter solution.

In Windows 7 at the architectural level have been made major changes in the network stack, which, in particular, allow to turn any computer in a wireless access point. The site http://connectify.me/ with free utility called Connectify, it can be done literally in 5 minutes.

Why Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 is important for college/school?

What to do when you need a large number of computers at Lab. at very cheap cost? The idea is simple, lets cut the cost of multiple CPUs, have single to power all the terminals i.e. monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Here “Windows MultiPoint Server 2010” comes which will definitely solve your problem and save a lot of money. It is designed to enable multiple students to share access to a single host PC through a “station” simultaneously. A station is a device that connects to a host PC running Windows MultiPoint Server via USB and connects to a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. If you have 1 host PC with Windows MultiPoint Server, you can support up to 10 people connecting to it and using it at the same time (hardware permitting of course). Each person independently controls familiar Windows experience. The idea sounds good!

Download Valentines Day Theme Pack

Download Free Valentines Day Theme Pack for Windows 7/Vista and Windows XP.

Click Here to Download.

On new page Click on “ Regular Download “ button, wait for few seconds to begin download.

5 Best blogs related to Microsoft

With the evolution of Blog, which turned to a great tool to share information fast and quick round the world. There are many blogs which are related to Microsoft Technologies but here I am going to mention the best which are very close to Microsoft. So, be ready to bookmark them.

Lets Begin the list of these blogs:

Make invisible/secret icon in Windows 7 Taskbar

Its been a year or more while I started using Windows 7 and officially it was launched few months ago. Anyways, you might have seen the simplicity and usefulness of this dock type taskbar. Even this dock is quite easy to launch programs and if you have not used it then head on to my previous posts 12 days with Windows 7, also see 10-great kick-ass features to get excited about in Windows 7 where I have mentioned about this super-bar.

In order to make a secret icon in task bar, first of all it needs to be invisible and only the person who made it should know the location, in order to use it. Ok now lets begin with making invisible icons, so how to make a program’s icon invisible ?

Get Latest News Headlines direct on Desktop Screen

One of the best feature introduced by Microsoft is Desktop Gadgets in Windows Vista and Windows 7 too. But when you will open this widget/gadget you will only see the news from msn news website. Further if you will look into the options to configure it you will only see the options  “Feeds for United States” , “ Microsoft Feeds “ and so on related to the same. But when you are in different country other than US, then you will definitely like to see the feed updates of your country. So how to add custom option to this menu ?

The process of adding the feed is quite easy. Here we go…

Control your computer through SMS - Free of Cost

The most convenient way to control the PC/System, while you are not at home is controlling it by SMS. Not only Home it can be Office also, in a way you can say controlling the computer wirelessly or remotely. This feature can be widely implemented in the country like India where SMS cost are very cheap.

Yes, you can also control your system through blue-tooth of mobile for this you can head on to my previous article here:  Control PC via Bluetooth of mobile.

Coming to the point, to control a PC through SMS, your system should be connected to internet. The service I am going to tell is Free of cost, it depends only on your service provider SMS charges. If you have FREE SMS packs of 10 digit mobile number then its totally FREE.

Best Antivirus Software - 2009

When it comes to securing the system/PC from the Virus, Trojan, Malware, etc. which ever not acceptable to the PC health, I have seen many people using their Brain resources more than the system resources. I mean to say, they either go for installing more than 1 antivirus or install so many fake antivirus tools that affects PC very badly. The result of this the slowing down of system.

So, which and where is the best Anti-virus in queue of so many Anti-virus ?

Who or Which company is providing the rating of Anti-Virus Software ?

Above two questions are quite useful while protecting the PC from wrong things.

Lets start with Who/Which company is providing the Rating -

Effect of Windows 7 at Bangalore International Airport

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has approximately 500 PCs (desktops & laptops), that runs Windows XP Operating System and for a long time they are using this.

In May 2009, BIAL got an opportunity to deploy the Windows 7 on their system. Since then they installed it on 75 computers across their office. After deployment they evaluated several new and upgraded features like enhanced security, faster response etc.