How to Delete Google+ Account

Google+ is the new social networking site from the online giant. At press time, it’s still an invitation-only service and has been closed to new memberships. If you received an early invite but want to delete your account, follow these steps. Log in to your Google+ account (plus.google.com), click your name from the top-right menu, and select Account Settings. In the Account Overview menu, find the Services section and click the link to Delete Profile And Remove Associated Social Features. You’ll be presented with two options: Delete Google+ Content and Delete Your Entire Google Profile. Unless you want to permanently remove your entire Google profile and all associated services, select the radio button for Delete Google+ Content. Review the information Google presents about what items will and won’t be removed, along with timelines, and then check the box labeled Required to indicate you understand what you’re doing.
Click the Remove Selected Services button. Note that Picasa photos, Gmail and Talk contacts, and connections to third-party services will be unaffected.
For now, Google+ deletion is permanent, and you won’t be able to create another account until the trial period is over and the service is opened to the public.

How to Delete Your Facebook Account

Facebook offers two options: deactivate or permanently delete. Deactivations can be considered a “light delete”; your account disappears from view but can be reactivated at any time by simply logging back in and opting to do so. To deactivate your account, log in at www.facebook.com and access the Account option from the menu at the top of the page. Choose Account Settings and click the Security link in the left menu.

Facebook will display a grid full of information with a link at the bottom to Deactivate Your Account. Choose that link, indicate a reason (you’ll need to add Comments if you choose Other), and click Confirm. You’ll need to enter your password, click Confirm again, then reenter an on-screen confirmation code and click Submit. The full delete option is a little more hidden. Go to the Facebook Help Center, also accessible from the Account menu option.

Enter “delete account” in the Search box and select the option that appears asking how to permanently delete. Follow the link presented, click Submit, enter your password and on-screen confirmation code, and click Okay. Note that the deletion isn’t actually permanent for 14 days, though your account is immediately deactivated for the interim. During that time, you can log in and cancel the deletion if you change your mind.

How to Make Mozilla Firefox Default Browser

Question: I want to use Mozilla Firefox as my default browser. How do I configure this?

Answer:
Open Firefox.
Select Tools, Options, and Advanced.
Near the bottom of the dialog box, click the Check Now button.
If Firefox is not currently your default browser, a Default Browser dialog box appears and says “Firefox is not currently set as your default browser. Would you like to make it your default browser?”
Click Yes.

DSLR Camera Guide: What are shooting modes?

If you want to venture outside your camera’s automatic mode, start by turning the mode dial, which is typically at the top of the camera. A green box indicates that your camera is in automatic mode.

Manual Mode. Often represented by an M, this mode gives you full control of the camera’s features. Professional photographers often use this mode.

Aperture Priority Mode. This is a particularly useful mode for shooting products, as it gives you control over the depth-of-field. This mode, which is often represented by an A or AV, lets you create blurry backgrounds that draw one’s attention right to the product, which looks crisp and fresh in comparison.

Shutter Priority Mode. Represented by an S or TV, this mode helps users catch moving objects without the blurriness that would otherwise occur. Moving objects appear frozen in these images.

Most DSLRs also have scene settings that will help you take quality pictures under specific circumstances.
Typical scenes include modes for shooting in low- or bright-light conditions, shooting moving objects, and take portrait pictures. A professional will prefer to handle the settings himself, but you can use these built-in settings to improve your chances of getting quality photos. Once you turn the dial to the scene setting, you’ll need to use the camera’s navigation pad or similar controls to cycle through the camera’s scenes.

An easy way to find the settings that work for you is to choose an object (such as your product) and then shoot it multiple times, trying a new setting each time. If you are indoors, you can attribute changes to image brightness and clarity to the camera’s settings, rather than clouds passing overhead. Between shots, check out the camera’s LCD display, which briefly displays the image after a photo (and gives you information about the camera’s current settings before you take a photo). This trial-and-error approach requires patience, but will help you familiarize yourself with the camera’s capabilities.

Osim Human 3D Massage Chair

Human hands kneading into masses of knotted muscles can relieve body pain and tension. But masseurs aren't always around, Osim has launched the world's first 3D massage chair in the Indian market. It is an intelligent chair that automatically detects the key body points and then using the strategically positioned system of airbags and the kneading discs give an effective full-body massage.

It identifies vital points in the neck, shoulder and lower back that are usually more strained and using hand-like clasp technique gives a satisfying massage and revitalizing rub down.

Price:
Web: osim.com

New Windows 8 Details Unveiled

Microsoft has begun shedding some light on what to expect in its forthcoming Windows 8 operating system. Two noteworthy revelations about the next version of Windows are that it will include an app store, as well as a major overhaul of the file/folder copy user interface.
For example, transfers will have the ability to be paused, status for multiple copy operations will be shown in a single window, and graphs will report transfer speeds.

Windows 8 will also offer native support for USB 3.0, also known as “Super-Speed USB.” Aside from USB 3.0’s tenfold performance increase over USB 2.0 (5Gbps vs. 480Mbps), Microsoft cites the benefit of the newer standard’s improved power management, which can yield longer battery life. The company expects all new PCs to include USB 3.0 ports by 2015 and over 2 billion USB 3.0 devices to be sold that year.

There are about 35 feature teams, each consisting of between 25 and 40 developers, working on various areas of Windows 8, including Device Connectivity; Performance; and Reliability, Security, and Privacy.

Make Removable Media Drives Always Visible

If your Windows 7 PC is equipped with a reader for removable storage media, such as SD (Secure Digital) or CF (Compact Flash) cards, you’ve probably noticed the drive(s) only show up under Windows Explorer’s Computer heading when there’s a card inserted. If you’d like removable storage drives visible even when they’re empty, click Start, type folder options in the Search field, and press ENTER. Click the View tab, and under Advanced Settings, uncheck the Hide Empty Drives in the Computer Folder option.

Note that this setting doesn’t have any effect on CD/DVD drives or external hard/flash memory drives; the former will always appear whether or not a disc is inserted, and the latter will not appear unless they’re physically connected to the PC.

Free Utilities To Convert & View Office Files

Although Microsoft Office has a ubiquitous presence in offices large and small, there may be occasions when you need to open a file but can’t, either because it was created with a newer version of Office than yours, or because you’re missing a particular Office application.

For such situations, Microsoft offers a variety of free converter and viewer utilities. The converters allow you to open files created in a different version of Office, while the viewers let you open a file without even having the program that created it.

To find the downloads, visit office.microsoft.com.

One Wireless Router, Two Bands

More than ever, a network is critical to efficient computing environments, which highlights the need for high performance networking equipment that can meet the varied needs of today’s users. ZyXEL looks to meet those widespread needs with a unique router that accommodates more than one network data stream at a time.

The ZyXEL NBG5715 (about $250; www.zyxel.com) includes a 2.4GHz band for surfing the Web and performing other Internet tasks, as well as 5GHz band that can be used simultaneously to watch high-definition video. This Wireless N router achieves this dual networking through the use of three dual-band, MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) antennas that deliver transfer rates of up to 450Mbps (megabits per second) over the two networks.

This router also includes SmartRange technology, which pinpoints wireless signals instead of broadcasting full wireless signals everywhere, like traditional routers. This technology helps to extend the range of the router’s transmission to rooms located far beyond the router’s location. Also onboard is advanced QoS (Quality of Service) technology that enhances the stability of multiple HD video streams, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), Web surfing, and other networking functions delivered over fiber broadband services.

Shot Tips: A Fast Way To Close Windows

If you have a number of Web pages or browser tabs open and want to quickly close them without using the mouse, press CTRL-F4. With programs that can have multiple documents or tabs open at the same time, the CTRL-F4 key combo will close one document at a time.
If you want to shut down the entire application, hold down ALT and press F4, which will shut down all active documents or tabs. I’ve found that this method is much easier than using the mouse to click the small red X in the corner of the screen.
This tip also works great when you get unwanted pop-up pages, because you can avoid accidently clicking the pop-up.

Create Your Photobook and Publish it Online with Blurb

If you own your own interior design, photography, remodeling, catering, clothing, or other business in which customers place a premium on the visual appearance of your work, Blurb is a great way to show off what you’re capable of doing. Starting at $10.95, Blurb supplies you the tools to create a square-shaped, 7- x 7-inch, 20-page soft- or hardcover book featuring color graphics and text that you supply.
Book options range up to 12- x 12-inch square books that hold up to 440 pages. In addition to designing tools and software, a PDF To Book converter, and the ability to hire an expert to help design your book, Blurb operates a bookstore where customers can sell their creations if desired.
Elsewhere, Blurb’s free online sharing tools can help promote and display your book via Twitter, Facebook, email, blog, or Web site.

Software: Blurb
URL: www.blurb.com
Blurb app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad

Yahoo! Messenger 11 Update

UPDATE: Yahoo! Messenger 11 is no longer in its beta version: Users can download the final version, which includes bug fixes, overall stability improvements, and new standard features.
You may invite friends to play Yahoo! Messenger Games as you’re instant messaging, text messaging, or video/voice chatting. Yahoo! has enhanced the social media integration for Messenger by letting users interact with friends and view updates from Yahoo! Pulse, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, and more. You can post a single updated status, and Yahoo! Messenger will distribute it simultaneously to Yahoo! Pulse, Facebook, and Twitter. In terms of accessibility augmentations, users are now able to remain signed in to multiple PCs and pull up IM conversations at whichever location they’ve signed in. Yahoo! Also added seven new skins to Messenger.

INSTALLATION: To get version 11 of Yahoo! Messenger, enter messenger .yahoo.com in your Address bar. Click the Download Now button and then click Save in the dialog box. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download and installation.

Best HTC Evo 3D Apps and Games

Until a few weeks ago, the LG Optimum 3D was the only 3D smartphone available. Recently, HTC introduced its EVO 3D, which can shoot and display 3D content. This smartphone has a 4.3-inch glass-free display and has two 5MP camera lenses that captures content in 3D. It operates on Android v2.3 and is powered by 1.2GHz dualcore processor. Other features include Wi-Fi hotspot, sharing images and videos on TV via DLNA and 720p video capture.

Here's list of 40 best HTC EVO 3D apps and games.

Best Social Networking Apps for HTC Evo 3D

Facebook:  Free.

Twitter:  Free.

Music Apps

Pandora: Free.

SoundHound: Free.

Movies: Free.

FX Camera: Free.

Kindle: Free.

Best Games for HTC Evo 3D

Cut the Rope

Plants vs. Zombies 

Airport Mania 2: Wild Trips

Angry Birds (Ad-Free)

Angry Birds Rio (Ad-Free)

Fruit Ninja

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Battleheart

Everlands

Doodle Jump

Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim

Need for Speed: Shift: $5.

Alchemy: Free.

Words with Friends: Free.

PewPew: It's totally free.

Trainz Simulator THD

Productivity AppsLauncher Pro: Free.

Google Reader: Free.

Google Voice: Free.

Google Docs: Free

Evernote: Free.

Lifestyle Apps for HTC Evo 3D
Flash Player 10.2: Free.

The Weather Channel: Free.

Travel/GPS/Navigation Apps for HTC Evo 3D
TripIt: Free.
Google Earth: Free.
Yelp: Free.


Best News Apps For for HTC Evo 3D
CNN: Free.

USA Today: Free.

Sony Bravia LED TV

At the outset of the festival season, Sony India has announced a range of powerful LED TVs. Powered by X-Reality technology, a unique picture engine; these LED TVs present an amazing picture quality. The tech analyses each scene pixel by pixel and uses sophisticated pattern matching to ensure the best picture quality is achieved. The 15 modes unveiled varies from a 22 incher to a 65 incher and are internet enabled. The lineup also includes nine 3D TV LEDs.

Best latest Gaming Speaker - SteelSeries Siberia V2

Hardware-driven 5.1 headsets are awesome, but they often have two annoying draw¬backs: gaudy ear cups and a gigantic frame for housing all the speaker drivers and internal cables. If you’re looking for comfort and style over top-of-the-line audio, a 2.1 headset—like the SteelSeries Siberia V2—is a fine choice.

It's fashionably white and reels great on your ears, and there's a handy self-adjusting headband that automatically contours to your head. Plus, for a 2.1, it sounds pretty damn good. The eerie atmosphere in Alice: Madness Returns is much more immersive when I can hear steam pipes bursting and enemies cackling in the distance.

The Siberia V2 also utilizes some snug, closed ear cups with sound-dampening foam that works well at reducing  external clamor, though they really blast what you're listening to when you take them off your head (kind of awkward if other people arc around you). Awesomely, there was never any distortion or crackling when bumping music, and even simpler games like Bejeweled were more foil to play without any outside interference.

The Siberia V2 also comes with an extension cord (something I wish all wired cans would include), so that you can reach the audio jacks on your PC even if it's six feet away. The retractable, uni-directional mic is an added treat; if you're not using it, you can just push it into the cup, and there's no dangly appendage hanging off. And the quality of the mic is great—perfect for recording podcasts or commending/cursing at your team¬mates clearly- Plus, the mic never picked up any unwanted, extrinsic sound—just my voice.
The main downside is die price: $90 is a little steep for a 2.1 headset-Still, considering the V2's comfort and sound quality, you won't regret the purchase.

Pin Web Sites To The Win7 Taskbar With IE9

If you’re using Win7 and Internet Explorer 9, you can get more convenient access to frequently visited Web sites by pinning them to the Taskbar. To pin a site, just drag its tab down to the Taskbar, after which you’ll be able to access the site without having to open IE9 first.

Moreover, if a pinned site has been designed to be IE9- aware, you’ll be able to take advantage of additional features, including notifications and right-click Jump Lists that take you directly to specific areas of a site. For example, pinning Amazon.com gives you access to your shopping cart, order status, and customer service, and if you pin Hotmail or Facebook, their Taskbar icons will inform you when you have new messages waiting.

Hotmail Gets Two New Security Features

Hotmail has rolled out some new features designed to improve account security. For starters, the service will soon prevent customers from choosing several commonly used (read: easy-to-guess) passwords when signing up for an account or changing a password. Those already using common passwords will likely be prompted some time in the future to change it to a stronger password.

Hotmail users now also have an easy way to report when they receive spam or phishing email from a friend or family member, because this usually indicates that the sender’s account has been compromised (often without his or her immediate knowledge).

Any questionable messages received can be marked as “My friend’s been hacked!”
This will alert Hotmail to take steps to block the unauthorized user from accessing the account and allow the rightful owner to recover control of the account. Microsoft says the system will also notify other email providers such as Gmail and Yahoo! so they can take similar steps.

Best iPad App for Reading Magazines

How to read your favorite magazine on your iPad.

Zinio App For iPad 

You can read all your favorite magazines on your iPad/Phone or even on your computer. At the Zinio store you'll find digital versions of magazines such as The Economist and The Week, Glamour, Men’s Fitness and many others. Each title contains exactly the same material as appears in the print version. The great thing about reading digital editions on your iPad or computer is that it's quick and easy to find the content you are most interested in, and it's the only feasible way you could carry a whole library of magazines around with you. Get ready to join the digital revolution!

App Name: Zinio
Cost: Free
Device: iPad, Mac, PC, Android
Difficulty: Beginners
Time: 10 Minutes

How to Use Zinio on Your iPad

l- Get Shopping
Install the free Zinio app on your iPad and tap Shop on the bottom-right of the screen. Once the app is installed you will be able to browse the store and purchase and download magazines.

2- Read on the iPad
Reading magazines on the iPad is great. You can zoom in and out of the text using a pinch gesture, and flick left and right between pages. You can also click on web links from within the magazine. To return to the magazine simply tap ‘Close’.

3- Navigation
There ore a number of ways to browse the magazine from your iPad: you con scroll through thumbnail pages by tapping the bottom of the screen or you can flick through pages by swiping your finger.

4- Get the lot
A quick and easy way to see the pages of touch at a glance is to tap the icon that looks like four small squares in the top right of the screen. This brings up a visual Table of Contents page.