Securing Web Browser

Web browsers are capable of parsing active code in many forms, including JavaScript, ActiveX, and Java code. These are automatically downloaded and executed by web browser. Malicious individuals often take advantage of this to attack systems, distribute malicious code, or negatively impact systems. Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) is installed as a default component of Windows Operating System and is closely integrated with it. Because of this, an exploitation of IE can seriously impact the underlying Windows installation, so it is critical to stay current with all IE updates. IE updates can be acquired through
the Windows Update and Automatic updates features as described earlier.

Security Zones
Iinternet Explorer uses a capabilities/trust model called Zone Security. In this model, Web sites are permitted to perform certain actions based on the following zones.

Restricted sites Zone: This zone contains web sites that could potentially damage user’s data. Trusted sites zone: This zone contains web sites that user can trust not to damage his computer or data. Local Intranet Zone: This zone contains all web sites that are on organization’s intranet. Internet Zone: This zone contains all web sites that user haven’t placed in other zones.

Smart Phone Apps for Students

Touch Zebra!
No, don’t worry you are not going to touch the zebra, now we got a very good mobile app called “Algebra Touch”. This application is available for free on internet,  so students can download this app and do your algebra maths with your smart phone with a touch.

For Statistics Students
Quickgraph for iPhone users used for statistical data problem solving, experts say “this application is easy to operate and to manage the statistical data”.

For Chemistry Students
This mobile app also for iPhone users only and widely supports for Chemistry students. This app is called “Quick Periodic Table of the Element”. It has its periodic table and all its information in detail.

Astronomy for every one
Star Walk a IOS app gives details of astronomy useful for students who are interested in astrology and it is also helpful for astronomy research.

Tips for Windows 7 Users

CREATE A WIRELESS HOTSPOT 

With some free software, you can convert your Windows 7 laptop (or desktop with a Wi-Fi card) into a wireless router to share internet with others. Just get Connectify (www. connectify.me) or Virtual Router (http://virtualrouter.codeplex.com) to enable this feature. Connectify and Virtual Router will not work on older editions of Windows.

VIRTUAL WINDOWS XP There are several reasons why you would want to run Windows XP virtually within Windows 7. Maybe you have programs that only work in XP or maybe you're nostalgic. Whatever your reasons, you can download the necessary files from http://goo.gl/DCOSq.

WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER
Windows Media Center (built into Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions) offers more than just multimedia. It offers a 10 foot interface so that you can connect your PC to a TV and enjoy your content on a larger screen. Plus, it displays album art nicely and can stream all sorts of free content.

PLAY NICE WITH XBOX 360
If you have a Xbox 360 connected to the same network as your Windows 7 PC, you can use Windows Media Center (WMC) to stream photos, music and videos. On the Xbox, note down the 8-digit key from the WMC section in Apps. In WMC, click Tasks > Add Extender and enter the 8-digit key. Now you can access content on the Xbox.

LAUNCH APPS QUICKLY

Users of older editions of Windows probably don't know that with Windows 7, you can launch programs by just typing their name. Just click the Start button, start typing the name of the program you want to launch and the results will appear real time as you type. Just highlight the correct one and hit the enter button.

PLAY GOD FOR YOUR PC

There are various settings available for Windows 7, sometimes in various places (like control panel, personalization, network settings menu and so on. With God Mode, you can have all settings in one place. Create a folder & name it GodMode. {ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}. 

THE PROBLEM STEPS RECORDER
Sometimes when something goes wrong with your PC, you could spend all day trying to figure out the problem. Instead, use the Problem Steps Recorder to record what's going wrong and send it to someone more knowledgeable for a quick diagnosis. Click the start button and type PSR to bring up the Problem Steps Recorder (psr.exe) click on 'Start Record' and run through the problem again.