Set a video as your desktop wallpaper, on Windows 7 or later.

 
Came to know about this long back and it was pretty fascinating back then. 
This can be done easily using VLC player. Open VLC and select Tools > Preferences.
 

On the Preferences windows, select the Video button on the left.
 

Create your own wifi hotspot on Windows 7 or 8

Create your own wifi hotspot on Windows 7 or 8

You don't need connectify or any other software for it. Also, you can save yourself from that 90 minutes counter in connectify. 

All you need to do is run the following two commands in cmd - 

Open cmd with Run as Administrator.

1) netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=wifiname key=wifipassword

2) netsh wlan start hostednetwork

Best solution - Make a batch file of it and just run the file every time when you start the pc. 

To make a batch file -

First write the commands on a notepad

Then save it with the extension bat.  e.g. wifi.bat

Your batch file is made and now execute the file with Admin Privileges.

Important - For this to work, your sharing should be on in network properties for the network/ethernet connection that you want to share through your wifi:

Go to Open Network and Sharing Centre ->Change Adapter Settings(On left panel)

Your wifi hotspot would be Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adaptor in the Network Connections.

Go to the properties of the LAN/ethernet/WiFi connection and make the changes accordingly.

Your wifi hotspot would be ready. :)


To stop the wifi hotspot - 
Write the following in command prompt : netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

Learn with #dgplug

Sitting wasting your time there thinking what to do this summer?

Dgplug.org has the solution to your problem. Organised by a group of open source contributors from Durgapur they are doing an awesome job helping anyone who has interest in doing something productive this summer and teaching them some great stuff relating to open source and Linux.

Objectives

• Revisiting programming fundamentals
• Get acquainted with Free Software technologies
• Gaining technical knowledge
• Real-world project experience

So stop wasting your time and get started with this site http://dgplug.org/summertraining/

Introducing the Android Wear

After months of rumors, Google has officially announced that it plans to extend Android to other wearable devices beyond Google Glass, and it’s starting with smart watches.
The company has announced Android Wear, a version of the operating system designed specifically for wearable devices.

The focus of Android Wear is in relevant contextual data, much of which you already get from Google Now like location-based weather, traffic data, reminders, travel info (airplane boarding passes, etc), and app notifications. There are the usual fitness tracking options that are already relatively standard on wearables, and interesting notifications like jellyfish warnings when you're at the beach. The interface is gesture-based, but quite a lot of the functionality seems to come from the voice command system, which does include the song recognition feature in Google Now.

Google has also started the rollout of the Android Wear SDK Developer Preview. Again, Google has been very careful to say that the SDK will allow developers to "extend" app functionality to wearables, meaning this is not a platform which will have standalone apps on it to start.

Google is working to make sure these watches aren't hideous: Fossil and other "fashion brands" will apparently offer watches using the operating system later this year.

How to Make an Easy E Bomb Using Notepad.

An E-bomb is a simple type of computer prank that tricks a friend (or enemy) into thinking his or her computer is being hacked, is infected with a virus, or is experiencing a serious error. The process of executing an E-bomb involves writing a special kind of file using notepad which contains commands that slow down the computer, crash the system, or merely startle the user, then tricking the user into opening the file. E-bombs can be anything from a minor annoyance to a system-destroying nightmare for the user; the E-bombs in this article are intended merely as innocuous pranks, so the worst they'll do is cause a computer to crash.

Open Infinite Windows:

Open Notepad and type the command as shown in the image.

Save the file as a batch file i.e. with an extension ".bat"

So your file name will look something like "loop.bat"

Now as soon as someone opens this file there will be a infinite no. of programs opening.
Something Like This:

You can also enter any of these :

• iexplore.exe - Internet
• calc.exe - Calculator
• notepad.exe - Notepad
• winword.exe - Word 2013

Flappy bird pulled from app store? Here is the solution.

Saw that flappy bird game on one of your friends gadget.
Decided to download it but when you visit the app store it is no longer available.

As of today, the original Flappy bird game is gone from both Android and IOS app stores.

The game’s developer, Dong Nguyen, never wanted Flappy Bird to bring him fame. But it did, as the game surpassed 50 million downloads on Android and iOS, eventually garnering around $50,000 per day in ad revenue. Dong Nguyen said that the game was “a success of his”, but it “also ruined his simple life”, so now he “hates it.” .

Although there are a lot of alternatives available to the game, If you still want to download and play the game ,a download link is available at the bottom of the post just download and install and KEEP FLAPPING!!

How to Install Flappy Bird APK v1.3 on your Android :

1. Copy the downloaded APK file on your phone or download it directly to your phone.
2. Uninstall any previous version of Flappy Bird if installed.
3. Locate the downloaded file on your phone now and tap it.
4. If asked, allow Unknown Sources in Settings > Security > Unknown Sources.
5. Select “Package Installer” if prompted.
6. Proceed with the installation instructions and complete it.
7. Open your game from the App Drawer after installing it.
8. Flap your Bird now
9. That’s All!

Flappy Bird Apk - v1.3 - Click Here

Make VLC open file in a new window every time.

1. Go to Tools > Preferences.
2. Make sure that Allow only one instance under Instances is unchecked.
3. Choose All at the bottom-left corner, under "Show Settings".
4. Make sure that Allow only one running instance under "Performance options" is unchecked.
5. Make sure that One instance when started from file under "Performance options" is unchecked.

Get the the Nexus 5 experience on your phone

As previously announced, Google did not include their new Google Experience Launcher (GEL), that was introduced for the Nexus 5, in the just released factory images, such as for the Nexus 4.

Fortunately, because the new Launcher App is actually just a stub and all the functionality is now tied into the Google Search App, the Search App version that shipped in KitKat also makes GEL available for all devices running Android 4.1+. So, if you run KitKat, all the functionality is actually already there and you just need to install the correct interface (i.e. Launcher App). And even better, you don't even need to run KitKat for GEL. It can be installed on any device running Android 4.1+ (by installing/updating the Google Search App). 

Amazing sound illusion.

Guys listen to this with your headphones on. I'm sure you will be amazed.

Bitcoin, What's that?

Bitcoin is a form of virtual currency- meaning, if you have bitcoins (we will get to how you obtain bitcoins later), you do not physically purchase goods by handing notes or tokens to the seller. Bitcoins are used for electronic purchases and transfers. You can use bitcoins to pay friends, merchants, etc. Every single purchase is immediately logged digitally (on computers) on a transaction log that tracks the time of purchase and who owns how many bitcoins. Think of this transaction log as an audit trail: it contains every single piece of information of every bitcoin transaction. This digital transaction log is called 'blockchain'.

The blockchain records every single transaction - of present and past - and the ownership of every single bitcoin in circulation. The people who are constantly verifying the blockchain, ensuring that all the information is correct and updating it each time a transaction is made, are called 'miners'. One way to think of miners is: they those who confirm transactions. Their job is to ensure that the transaction is secure and processed properly and safely. In return for their services, miners are paid fees by the vendors/merchants of each transaction and are also given physical, minted bitcoins.

Want to see that notification again ? Here is the solution

Tapped that dismiss button by mistake while you still had some notifications unseen?
Wondering that they may be some important notifications?
Where did they go? Can you retrieve the old notifications even if they have been removed from the notifications bar?

Well if your phone is running a more recent version of android you can see those notifications again.You can get a log of notification by different application.

The solution :

Tap the apps icon on your android phone and then head to widgets part.
Tap and hold the settings 1x1 Widget and drag it your home screen.
A window will pop up with different options just select notifications.

Tap the settings icon that you have placed on the home screen and it will display the notification history in reverse chronological order. You will know the name of the app that pushed the notification, the title of the notification and the time when that message was pushed.

You may also use the notifications shortcut to prevent certain apps from sending notifications to your phone. Just tap the name of an app and deselect the option that says “Show Notifications” from the App info page.

Snapchat database containing 4.6 million phone numbers and usernames leaked

On 25th of December , an Australian research firm had published that snapchat had a major security flaw.

Today, it appears that someone has used that exploit to collect 4.6 million usernames, and their associated phone numbers, and publish them on a website - Snapchatdb.

Though the site claims that the information is being shared with the public to raise awareness on the issue.

Snapchat users can breathe easy — for a minute or two. For now, the phone numbers don’t include the last two digits. It’s also not clear how legitimate this data is, although The Next Web reports that there is now a web-based Snapchat checker script that can check any username to see if it’s in the database.

15 Rocking Songs to keep you Running..

Whether U’r jogging, running or just walking music is a part of everything that we do today..It is a feeder for the soul like food is for the body…not only does it sooth your mood but can also be a great tool of motivation to help you keep your work out in rhythm.

Listening to music while working out can bring numerous benefits. Check out these uplifting workout songs for the best gym playlist and some motivation.

So guys let the star in u shine and don’t let anything hold u back!

HTC explains the lengthy Android software update process

Frustrated why your phone is still running an age old android OS and some of your friends getting updates as soon as they are released ?

Why do some variants of a phone get KitKat while others lag behind?

Useful Android Apps

Transfer Files Fast with Fast File Transfer

Generally, transfering data is as simple as plugging up your phone to the computer via USB. But USB cables aren’t always handy, and sometimes it just not convenient to have to use one. It’s the 21st century – almost everything is wireless, and so shall be your data transfers between your phone and PC.

Fast File Transfer is an alternative for Bluetooth file sending.
The app uses Wi-Fi Tethering for establishing a connection between the devices but does not need the Internet.
Due to its high speed, this technology is especially recommended for sending big files.

Sit back and marvel at the speed and ease of the app's simple efficiency.

You can download the app for free from play store directly to your phone or download the apk given below for free.

Fast File Transfer apk free download

Play Store Link

Splashtop Remote - For Those Smart Lazy People

Sitting in a room, Want to change that song playing on your computer in some other room but too lazy to get up and change the song by yourself ???

Here is your Savior. Splashtop Remote is a solution to all such problems. Just install this app in your smartphone(which most of the people have with them always) and a streamer in your pc and then just sit and enjoy technology.

You can be anywhere in the world you can control and see what others are doing or watching on your pc.

For More information check out their site - http://www.splashtop.com

Splashtop Remote Desktop 1.6.6.5 apk free download

Play Store Link

Want any help with any app?? Just drop a comment below and we might help you find a solution.

Using Tor Browser To Hide Your I.P.

As an end user, I would not like to be spied upon or someone peeking inside my web-usage. We have many ways by which we can hide our traces, for example using a VPN tool or using Tor Browser bundle. Today I will be sharing about Tor project, and how you can set it up to hide your I.P. and surf without worrying about someone tracking your internet usage.

What is Tor and How to Setup Tor Browser?

Before you download Tor and start using it, let me share about history of this project. Tor is a browser software which let you browse internet anonymously, and to safe guard their privacy. It was developed with the U.S. Navy in mind, but later on it was available for everyone to use. Tor browser also become more famous after it become the safest way to browse Silkroad sites (Dark internet).

If you want to get the overview of Tor project, you can find it’s working and complete details over here. Also, now lets look at the setting up part. Head over to download page, and download the latest version of Tor browser bundle. It’s available for all major operating system, and here are screenshots from my Mac OS.

How does GPS work?

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a network of about 30 satellites orbiting the Earth at an altitude of 20,000 km. The system was originally developed by the US government for military navigation but now anyone with a GPS device, be it a SatNav, mobile phone or handheld GPS unit, can receive the radio signals that the satellites broadcast.

Sherlock mini-episode 'Many Happy Returns' released

Sherlock fans, rejoice! With just over a week to go until season 3 premieres, the BBC has released minisode “Many Happy Returns”

The seven-minute installment - titled 'Many Happy Returns' - serves as a prequel to the upcoming series, which will hit screens on New Year's Day.

15 Websites to get more out of the Internet

"Time is money" - Benjamin Franklin

We all know that Life is short and a lot is to be achieved in our lil life.

So these are some awesome sites that may be a lot of help for all u go getters out there!!

Some productive ways to use internet and get best out of it :