Bulk image format change using photoshop

This tutorial will go over how to Change format of multiple images at  once using Photoshop. This is also known as Bulk image format change in Photoshop(bridge).

If you want to convert image from one format to another, Photoshop and Photoshop Tools allow you to do this in just few minutes. For doing this process you requires Photoshop File Browser (or Adobe Bridge in CS3 or higher).

1) Open Photoshop.

2) click on "FILE" menu.

3) Select "Browse in Bridge" option.
    A new window will open.
    In a "content" window select images you want to rename.

4) click on "Tool" Menu  

5) Hover "Photoshop" Menu.
    select "Image Processor" option.
    A new window will open

6) Select various options as per requirement like
    Destination folder,
    Image type,
    Copyright info 

7) Click on "Run" Button.
   
    Its done :)

Rename multiple images ( Batch Rename Files in Photoshop )

This tutorial will go over how to Rename multiple images at  once using Photoshop. This is also known as Batch Rename Files in Photoshop.

If you want to rename a series of files -- such as several pictures from a digital camera. Photoshop and Photoshop Tools allow you to do this in just few minutes. For doing this process you requires Photoshop File Browser (or Adobe Bridge in CS3 or higher).

1) Open Photoshop.

2) click on "FILE" menu.

 3) Select "Browse in Bridge" option.
    A new window will open.
    In a content video select images you want to rename.

4) click on "Tool" Menu

5) select "Batch Rename" option
    A new window will open

6) Select various options like
    Destination folder,
    New File Names
        You can use Text, Sequence number, date and time for names of files
    You can see preview in preview box.

7) Click on "Rename" Button.
   
    Its done :)

Pros and Cons of Gmail's New Compose

Pros:-
1. Multiple Drafts at Once
Multiple Drafts can sit right next to each other on on your Gmail screen, or you can choose to pop them out for easier resizing.

2. Minimize Drafts
Users can now minimize drafts to the bottom or their Gmail windows

3. Background Activities Can Continue Uninterrupted
Compose won't interrupt the draft you're working on. You can also check and respond to more pressing emails while keeping your original draft intact.

4. More Streamlined email interface.

5. Switching Between the Two Interfaces Is Easy
you can easily return to the old interface by clicking on the small arrow in the right corner of the emails and select "switch back to old compose.

Cons:-
1. CC and BCC fields are much harder to access.

2. Smaller Tool Suite
You'll find that it takes a little longer to access the tools you need.

3. New Compose mails cover the entire right-hand chat column.

4. Less room to write
New compose provide small window to write mails

Opening Gmail in basic HTML view

have been stuck on a low bandwidth internet connection and your Gmail won't just open. It just loads and shows you a blank page. This happens when you are accessing gmail from a low bandwidth connection and/or a crappy PC. Gmail just shows loading for second time and man it is stuck. The remedy at that moment is to switch to the basic HTML view and check your mail. But what if it doesn't show you "Switch to basic HTML view" option after loading!!!

So here's the remedy. Sign into gmail and let it load. If it fully loads well and good but if it takes time or gets stuck just paste the following code into the address bar

    http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=html&zy=d

and the Gmail opens in basic html view. Some features like chat may be disabled but You'll have to suffice with that.

Windows Keyboard shortcuts keys

Shortcut keys help provide an easier and usually quicker method of navigating and using computer software programs. here are some Windows Keyboard Shortcuts you might want to check out.

The General Shortcuts

We’ll kickoff the list with some really general shortcuts that you often used.

• CTRL+C (Copy)
• CTRL+X (Cut)
• CTRL+V (Paste)
• CTRL+Z (Undo)
• Delete (Delete)
• Shift+Delete (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin)
• CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the selected item)
• CTRL+Shift while dragging an item (Create a shortcut to the selected item)
• F2 key (Rename the selected item)
• CTRL+RIGHT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word)
• CTRL+LEFT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word)
• CTRL+DOWN ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph)
• CTRL+UP ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph)
• CTRL+Shift with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text)
• Shift with any of the arrow keys (Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document)
• CTRL+A (Select all)
• F3 key (Search for a file or a folder)
• Alt+Enter (View the properties for the selected item)
• Alt+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the active program)
• Alt+Enter (Display the properties of the selected object)
• Alt+Spacebar (Open the shortcut menu for the active window)
• CTRL+F4 (Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)
• Alt+Tab (Switch between the open items)
• Alt+ESC (Cycle through items in the order that they had been opened)
• F6 key (Cycle through the screen elements in a window or on the desktop)
• F4 key (Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
• Shift+F10 (Display the shortcut menu for the selected item)
• Alt+Spacebar (Display the System menu for the active window)
• CTRL+ESC (Display the Start menu)
• Alt+Underlined letter in a menu name (Display the corresponding menu)
• Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu (Perform the corresponding command)
• F10 key (Activate the menu bar in the active program)
• RIGHT ARROW (Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu)
• LEFT ARROW (Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu)
• F5 key (Update the active window)
• Backspace (View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
• ESC (Cancel the current task)
• Shift when you insert a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (Prevent the CD-ROM from automatically playing)

Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts

• CTRL+Tab (Move forward through the tabs)
• CTRL+Shift+Tab (Move backward through the tabs)
• Tab (Move forward through the options)
• Shift+Tab (Move backward through the options)
• Alt+Underlined letter (Perform the corresponding command or select the corresponding option)
• Enter (Perform the command for the active option or button)
• Spacebar (Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box)
• Arrow keys (Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons)
• F1 key (Display Help)
• F4 key (Display the items in the active list)
• Backspace (Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box)

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Shortcuts

• Win (Display or hide the Start menu)
• Win+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box)
• Win+D (Display the desktop)
• Win+M (Minimize all of the windows)
• Win+Shift+M (Restore the minimized windows)
• Win+E (Open My Computer)
• Win+F (Search for a file or a folder)
• CTRL+Win+F (Search for computers)
• Win+F1 (Display Windows Help)
• Win+ L (Lock the keyboard)
• Win+R (Open the Run dialog box)
• Win+U (Open Utility Manager)

Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts

• Right Shift for eight seconds (Switch FilterKeys either on or off)
• Left Alt+left Shift+PRINT SCREEN (Switch High Contrast either on or off)
• Left Alt+left Shift+NUM LOCK (Switch the MouseKeys either on or off)
• Shift five times (Switch the StickyKeys either on or off)
• NUM LOCK for five seconds (Switch the ToggleKeys either on or off)
• Win +U (Open Utility Manager)

Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

• END (Display the bottom of the active window)
• HOME (Display the top of the active window)
• NUM LOCK+* (Display all of the subfolders that are under the selected folder)
• NUM LOCK++ (Display the contents of the selected folder)
• NUM LOCK+- (Collapse the selected folder)
• LEFT ARROW (Collapse the current selection if it is expanded, or select the parent folder)
• RIGHT ARROW (Display the current selection if it is collapsed, or select the first subfolder)

Shortcut Keys for Character Map

• After you double-click a character on the grid of characters, you can move through the grid by using the keyboard shortcuts:
• RIGHT ARROW (Move to the right or to the beginning of the next line)
• LEFT ARROW (Move to the left or to the end of the previous line)
• UP ARROW (Move up one row)
• DOWN ARROW (Move down one row)
• PAGE UP (Move up one screen at a time)
• PAGE DOWN (Move down one screen at a time)
• HOME (Move to the beginning of the line)
• END (Move to the end of the line)
• CTRL+HOME (Move to the first character)
• CTRL+END (Move to the last character)
• Spacebar (Switch between Enlarged and Nor mal mode when a character is selected)

Secret options in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Opera

Today I m going to tell you Secret options in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Opera Browsers.
All these 3 browsers come with a secret page which allows you to enable or disable many advanced settings which are not generally available to configure from browser Options window.

1) Google Chrome :-
If you are a Google Chrome user, you can access a secret configuration page using following steps:

1. Type about:flags or chrome://flags in Chrome's addressbar and press Enter. It'll open the advanced configuration page.
2. This page contains many experimental features and other advanced tweaks which can be enabled or disabled by clicking on Enable or Disable link given below the option description.
3. As soon as you enable or disable an option, a new "Relaunch Now" button automatically appears at bottom which can be used to restart Google Chrome to take effect.

If you want the complete list of pages available on Chrome,
Use about:about or chrome://about
It gives ALL settings pages available for Chrome.

2) Mozilla Firefox :-
If you are a Mozilla Firefox user, you can access a similar secret configuration page using following steps:

1. To access this page simply type about:config in Firefox's addressbar and press Enter. It'll ask for confirmation, click on I'll be careful, I promise! button.
2. The page contains 3 types of preferences:
*  String
*  Boolean
*  Integer
3. You can double-click on the desired preference and change its value.

"About:config" page allows you to tweak lots of hidden settings of Mozilla Firefox. You can enable or disable many features and options on the fly.

3) Opera :-
If you are a Opera user, you can access a similar secret configuration page using following steps:

1. Type opera:config in Opera's addressbar and press Enter. It'll open Opera Preferences Editor page.
2. Here you can tweak various settings and features in Opera.

Note:- There are many more similar secret pages in Opera. Just type opera: in Opera's addressbar and a drop-down list will automatically appear showing all secret pages such as opera:cache, opera:debug, etc

So now you can Configure your browser using these built-in hidden configuration settings.

Check operating system is 32 bit or 64 bit??

The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than the 32-bit version.

You should know if you're running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows XP for many reasons, but most importantly so you're sure to install the type of software and drivers created to work with your operating system.

For example, if you're running Windows XP 32-bit and you want to update the drivers for a device, you'll need to install the 32-bit drivers designed for the hardware. 64-bit drivers won't work in the 32-bit version of Windows XP and vise versa.

Windows XP :-

1   Click the Start button,

2   Right-click Computer,

3   Click Properties

Note: You should be on the General tab in System Properties.

4   Under System: you'll see basic information about the version of Windows XP installed on your computer:

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version [year] means you're running Windows XP 32-bit.
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version [year] means you're running Windows XP 64-bit.

Important: There are no 64-bit versions of Windows XP Home or Windows XP Media Center Edition. If you have either of these editions of Windows XP then you're running a 32-bit operating system.

Now that you know if you're running Windows XP 32-bit or Windows XP 64-bit, you can be comfortable choosing the correct drivers and software for your computer.

OR

1. Go to the start menu.
2. Choose all programs
3. Then choose accessories, then system tools.
4. Now choose system information.
5. See the screen shot below. 

If it says x86 then you have a 32 bit operating system. If the processor area mentioned a 64 or AMD64 then this means you have a 64 bit processor.  If it said Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version then this means it is a 64 bit operating system. However as you can see from above, it says Microsoft Windows XP Professional and the processor starts with X86 so therefore this is a 32 bit processor with a 32 bit operating system.

Computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7

Click the Start button , right-click Computer, and then click Properties.

• If "64-bit Operating System" is listed next to System type, you’re running the 64-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7.
• If "32-bit Operating System" is listed next to System type, you’re running the 32-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7.

The edition of Windows Vista or Windows 7 you're running is displayed under Windows edition near the top of the window. 

Another way to see if you have a 32 bit or a 64 bit operating system

1.  Go to control panel by going to the start menu in the bottom left corner.

2.  Click on the system icon.

3.  The information will be there.

4.  See in the screen shot below I have a 32-bit Operating system.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a 64 bit system?

• You will need to install 64-bit drivers for all your add ons like your printer, usb stick, digital camera, and more. This is why people have had problems with having a 64 bit system. However as time goes on the technology gets better and more refined… Soon drivers will be available for most devices.
• If you have a 64 bit processor and a 64 bit operating system you will have to have  64-bit software applications like office programs, picture editors, and so on..
• There is not much compatible software available at the moment, however this is changing.
• A Vista 64 bit operating system does not support any 32 bit software.
• An AMD 64 bit processor supports both 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems.
• Vista 64 bit operating system has major improvements on security features and kicks the 32 bit but. New features that prevent and almost make system attacks impossible.
• Vista Home Basic 64 bit supports up to 8 GB of RAM, Vista Home Premium 64 bit supports up to 16 GB and Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate 64 bit supports up to 128 GB, whereas 32 bit Vista supports 4 GB or RAM.
• A 64-bit processor is made with more advanced processes, have more features, and of course has faster speeds.

The Meaning of SMS Codes Like TD, LM, TA, AD, ID, AT, VK

You have been receiving SMS like LM-HATHWAY, TD-Google, MM-FACEBK. These sms's sent by Banks, Service Providers, Social Networking sites, Companies and many other recognized organizations, institutes that have started prefixing something like LM, MM, BT, TA, AD, ID, AT, VK…etc. What’s all this after all!!?

These SMSs originates from a Bulk SMS provider.the new TRAI regulation insisted bulk SMS providers to restrict the “Sender ID” to minimum 6 characters.

Three characters should be used to specify who is the bulk SMS service provider & where it’s originated from. Say for example: WAY2SMS sends an SMS to you using bulk SMS provider located at MUMBAI which uses Loop Mobile.You will receive it as LM-WAYSMS. First character specifies which service provider the message is being originated & the second character specifies from which location it’s originated. Here is the table which has details of these SMS codes:

Service Provider Codes:

Service Provider	Code
Aircel, Dishnet Wireless	D
Airtel	A
BSNL	B
BPL Mobile/Loop Telecom	L
Datacom Solutions	C
HFCL Infotel	H
Idea Cellular	I
MTNL	M
Reliance Communications	R
Reliance Telecom	E
S tel	S
Shyam Telecom	Y
Spice Telecom	P
Swan Telecom	W
Tata Teleservices	T
Unitech	U
Vodafone	V

Origin Codes:

Service Circle	Code
Andhra Pradesh	A
Assam	S
Bihar	B
Delhi	D
Gujarat	G
Haryana	H
Himachal Pradesh	I
Jammu & Kashmir	J
Karnataka	X
Kerala	L
Kolkata	K
Madhya Pradesh	Y
Maharashtra	Z
Mumbai	M
North East	N
Orissa	O
Punjab	P
Rajasthan	R
Tamil Nadu	T
UP-East	E
UP-West	W
West Bengal	V

First look at Nvidia's Project Shield

Another CES has come and gone. Project Shield in one of the favorite product from the show CES 2013.

Project Shield is a proposed handheld game console by Nvidia Corporation which was first announced at CES 2013 on 7 January 2013. Project Shield was one of the hot topics of CES. The company seemingly came out of left field with the device's announcement during its Monday press conference.
Calling it "100 per cent Android", the 4K controller plus 5-inch multitouch screen also houses the company's new Tegra 4 processor. It really is pure Android – Project Shield runs Jelly Bean 4.2

"Project Shield was created by Nvidia engineers who love to game and imagined a new way to play," said Jen-Hsun Huang

"We imagined a device that would do for games what the iPod and Kindle have done for music and books, letting us play in a cool new way. We hope other gamers love Shield as much as we do."

Its 20-plus hours of playing time and 720p plus 294 dpi retinal screen make it a handy device to play. Of course, it's limited to streaming games in the home, a tether Nvidia is sure to be working on cutting.

With launch games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Need for Speed: Most Wanted, plus access to users' PC, Steam, TegraZone and Google Play titles, Project Shield literally has access to the biggest launch lineup for any handheld gaming system ever.

That alone is worth a look for most gamers, and because its designs likely extend far beyond Project Shield, we can't wait to see where Nvidia plans to take gaming.

Features of Project Shield :-
1) THE WORLD'S FASTEST MOBILE PROCESSOR
Custom 72-core NVIDIA GeForce® GPU
Quad-core A15 CPU

2) HOW GAMES WERE MEANT TO BE PLAYED
Ultimate control and precision with a full-size console-grade game controller

3) YOUR GAMES HAVE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD
5-inch 720p retinal multi-touch display for high fidelity visuals

4) TURN UP YOUR GAME
Custom, bass-reflex, tuned port audio system delivers fidelity and custom range never before experienced on a portable device

5) NO LAG MEANS NO EXCUSES
802.11n 2x2 MIMO game-speed Wi-Fi provides high-bandwidth, ultra-fast wireless for seamless game streaming

6) PURE ANDROID, SO NOTHING GETS IN YOUR WAY
Project SHIELD is stocked with the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system from Google, providing access to all your favorite Android applications and games

Firefox OS Smartphones Released to Developers

Mozilla has announced that its long-awaited Firefox OS smartphones are available as a preview to developers, ramping up the open source evangelist’s mobile push.

Mozilla outlines three reasons why developers should build apps on its nascent OS:

• Keeping the web open – particularly on mobile
• Simplicity – advocating the ‘write once, deploy anywhere’ philosophy on HTML5, CSS, JavaScript or new WebAPIs
• Freedom – being allowed to distribute apps through any store based on Mozilla’s open app store technology

Try out Firefox OS

If you’re a developer interested in web technologies and mobile, now is the time to try out Firefox OS. Come learn how easy it is to create an app based on HTML that has access to all of the APIs on your device. Using the same web technologies you are used to, you can make your app give alerts by vibrating the phone, take a picture with the camera or more. Play with it, experiment, try out your website, create an app.

You can create an app for Firefox OS by making some small changes to your existing website.

You can try out Firefox OS and your app (if you created one) in several different ways:

• Install Marketplace for Android on your Android phone. (Your friends and family can also do this – it’s as easy as installing an app, so they can try out your app too.)
• Use the browser-based Firefox OS Simulator to view and test your mobile app on the desktop.
• Install Firefox OS on your own hardware.
• Purchase a Firefox OS Developer Preview device! Working with Geeksphone and Telefonica we’ve created a Firefox OS Developer Preview phone especially for developers. Be the first to show off Firefox OS and your app! First phones will be available in February.

Why develop an app for Firefox OS?

• Keep the web open. Support the open web and help make sure the power of the web is available to everyone – even on mobile devices.
• Simplicity. Develop on a single technology stack (HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/new WebAPIs) and deliver across the web and devices.
• Freedom. You’re not locked in to a vendor-controlled ecosystem. You can distribute your app through the Firefox Marketplace, your own website, or any other store based on Mozilla’s open app store technology.

Asus's MeMO Android tablet for 149$

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas may be over, but it does not mean news and product announcements come to an end. Asus waited until today, perhaps to avoid the avalanche of other announcements, to unveil its new MeMO Pad — a seven inch Android 4.1 tablet that will be released soon.

The MeMO Pad will run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, has a 1 MP front facing camera, 1 GB of RAM and comes with either 8 or 16 GB of storage. The company claims 7 hours of battery life. In addition, it claims to feature “a 10-point multi-touch LED-backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution, 140-degree wide viewing angles, and its 350-nit brightness means images remain clear, even outdoors”.

The tablet “will be available starting this January in selected markets”. Prices begin at $149 — presumably for the 8 GB version. The MeMO Pad will come in three colors – Sugar White, Titanium Gray and Cherry Pink and will be in the U.S. market in April.