How To Change Your Computer's IP Adress

Note: This procedure changes the IP address of a computer on a wired or wireless network. If you want to change the IP address of your internet connection, you should contact your service provider, as they're the ones who exert control over this.



To change your network IP address in Windows XP, Vista, or 7:

1. Press the Windows Key and R

2. Type command and press Enter. This loads your DOS prompt

3. Type ipconfig /release then press Enter. This disables your internet connection

4. Go to your desktop, and right-click on something called Network Place or My Network Places (If you're using Windows Vista or 7, look for the Network and Sharing Center through Control Panel)

5. Click Properties. You should now see something called Local Area Connection or something similar

6. Right-click on your connection (titled Local Area Connection if you're using an ethernet cable or Wireless Network Connection if you're on WiFi) and click Properties

7. Under the General tab, double-click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

8. A new window appears. On its own General tab, click the box beside Use the following IP address

9. Type in ones until you fill the box up (it should read 111.111.111.111)

10. Press Tab. You'll notice the Subnet Mask section automatically fill sup with numbers

11. Click OK

12. Click OK to bring you back to the "Local Area Connection" screen

13. Right-click Local Area Connection and Click on Properties again

14. Again, under the General tab, double-click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

15. Select Obtain an IP address automatically

16. Click OK

17. Click OK

18. Go back to your DOS prompt, type "ipconfig /renew" and press Enter. This restores your internet connection.

3 Ways To Make Google Chrome Browser Faster

Technically Google Chrome is the fastest browser on the planet and as a Chrome fan, I too feel the same. But I know huge number of people who like the way Chrome looks like, in terms of interface and all but feel that it is on the slower side

We have complied few ways to improve the speed of this web browser. Some has to do with DNS tweaking, some with installing extensions and some with blocking ads.

3 Ways To Make Google Chrome Browser Faster

Tweak DNS Setting To Make Chrome Browser Faster

Once you open Chrome browser, click on the Spanner Icon which could be found on the right side of the browser. And then click on Options button.

There, find the Under the Hood button and click on it. Under the Privacy section, uncheck the option Use DNA pre-fetching to improve page load performance and then click on the Close button.

By doing this DNS tweak, you have actually improved the way web pages load. So simply restart Chrome browser and you would notice that the speed has improved.

Clean History And Unused Data

Having huge history and unused data slows any any browser and so is the case with Chrome too. So once you launch the Chrome browser, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete together and a new tab will open, Clear Browsing Data.

Here, mark the options Clear browsing history, Clear download history, Empty the cache and Delete cookies and other site data and click on Clear browsing data button.

Block Ads

There are number of ways to block ads. You can use Chrome extensions like AdSweep or AdBlock which would block the ads on the websites and eventually would increase the speed. This will not only make Chrome browser faster, but also offers a clean look too.

In addition to above mentioned ways, you can use features like Speed Dial and make the most of it in order to make Chrome browser faster, cleaner and better.

Complete Guide To Dual Boot Windows 8 And Windows 7

Now why would you want dual boot Windows 8 and Windows 7? Well, the reason is simple. Windows 8 is new and still in this beta stage. So, you would not want to remove the OS that you are currently happy with.

All you need is 20G of free space on your hard drive and you can go ahead and dual boot Windows 8 with Windows 7. Even though your computer hardware doesnot support Windows 8, you can still give it a try as you still be having Windows 7 running on your computer.

How to download books from Google books for Free?

How to do this?
Step 1:
Download/install Greasemonkey addon(Customize the way a web page displays or behaves, by using small bits of JavaScript.) in Firefox

Install this userscript :google book download

Download/insall the Flashgot (FlashGot is the free add-on for Firefox and Thunderbird, meant to handle single and massive ("all" and "selection") downloads with several external Download Managers. )

Download/install Flashget(Download Manager)
Step 2: 
View your favorite book.

For Example: http://books.google.com/books?id=Tmy8LAaVka8C&printsec=frontcover

In the left panel, click Download this book

Select all pages, right-click, choose FlashGot Selection
Press OK to start downloading. Note : Download only one page at a time, or your IP will be banned
After the downloading is finished, in FlashGet, left panel, choose Downloaded folder.
Select all pages of the book, right-click, choose Rename -> Comment As Filename
Read book

5 Things To Know About Windows 8

Windows 8 has been a real surprise to the users and especially a sweet one to Window’s lovers and sour one to its counterparts in the market. This latest version of the Windows OS , has got so many features which makes this next generation operating system a reinvented OS. Atleast, that is what Microsoft says about it.

We have listed out some amazing features about Windows 8 that would surely make your jaw drop. It is completely different from the any of the earlier Windows versions.

5 Things To Know About Windows 8

Windows 8 Runs On All Devices

Unlike any other OS the planet, Windows 8 runs on tablets, laptops and desktops. With Win 8, Microsoft is trying to compete with all the computer and laptop OS as well as mobile devices’ OS. It supports conventional computer and laptop processors and  ARM-based processors (used in tablet PCs and smartphones).

Amazing Design

The first thing that one would notice about Windows 8 is its design. It is completely different than any of its previous versions. It is brilliantly designed such that it sits amazingly well on any tablet PC and smartphones. And also offers unseen experience for laptops and computer users.

It Has Its Own App Store

Whether it would be Mac OS, iOS or Symbian or Android OS, each of these operating systems have its own markets. So make some noise for Windows 8 App Store. Yes, finally Microsoft has come out with this very own app store. And this is a great news for all the developers as well as users.

Incredible Touch Screen

Now this is something on which Microsoft has never worked on. Windows has never designed anything for touchscreen technology.  And with Windows 8, you have so much to experience. With its amazing user interface, you would get to swipe your fingers and use apps, play games, navigate around. It is total fun.

Super Fast Processing

Microsoft labels Windows 8 as the fastest operating system on the planet. As per the reports, Windows 8 boots up in 8 seconds. It supports USB 3.0 and Hyper V. This is something which surely highlights this newest operating system.

Now only time will would bring the real picture if these efforts of Microsoft to change the concept of operating systems work. On paper, Windows 8 surely looks like something that each one of us would be looking forward for.