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Database of upload speeds of various BSNL plans ?

Latest Post: I was just wondering if anybody has or is maintaining a list of upload speeds offered by various BSNL plans ? ..or is it so that BSNL has some standard equation such that upload is some percent of the download speed ?

Gmail does not load/slow

Latest Post: I am not facing any problem with Gmail, though I didn't liked the new look of GMail & switvhed back to old look. I am using GOOGLE DNS.

My turn to jump ship (I give up on Nokia)

Latest Post: You being a student in U.S. I really wonder why did you buy a 5800 in 2011. It's a very outdated phone. There are better nokia phones out in the mkt. Nokia do have many symbian belle. (Now Nokia belle) n windows 1 Ghz phones. Andriod also have its drawbacks Poor battery backup. Even a new andriod with better mah battery won't last\standby for more than 2 days. Andriod is a huge hit because it's an open source. And it has big market place for apps n games nxt to ios. Andriod mkt is getting bigger than IOS. You can customize the andriod phone or tab the way you want. I do have an andriod, rooted it n enjoying new ICS. The latest andriod Upgrade. Still andriod lacks better battery backup. No better custom kernals to fix it. If you 're are not into these technical stuff n just want a phone with pretty UI, basic n other internet functionalities. Andriod is a good choice. Buy a spare battery along with the phone. What's your budget? I may suggest a better andriod phone that suits your budget. Nexus is not a bad choice, but there are better alternatives. Finally nokia is not bad either. Check their Lumia series windows phones. If you have a big interest in modding, you may also check htc hd2 the old htc 1 ghz phone. Which has windows on stock, but you can port andriod to it. And even you can have Andriod, ubuntu n windows multiple boot in one phone. You can buy an used one from ebay. HD2 in particular is a g8 phone for testers n app developers. It hardware handles everything smoothly that you port to it.

BSNL EVDO DATA CARD FOR Rs1100 ONLY

Latest Post: http://www.ebay.in/itm/Micromax-MMX-300C-EVDO-Rev-A-3-1Mbps-USB-Modem-Bill-and-Warranty-/130627300623?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item1e69fe6d0f

Should I give laptop password to laptop technician ?

Latest Post: Freedom wrote: I have read that article before. For it to work, it needs to have the computer in sleep or standby mode and ram needs to be taken out and freezed with liquid nitrogen asap and a program that scans for encryption keys in the ram memory. It is called cold-boot attack and no kind of encryption will protect against that. In short , if a machine gets physically stolen when it is in active use then it is screwed. Woooooooooooahhhh !! Liquid Nitrogen ? That sure is some kind of cold-boot. But I am just wondering how do you put RAM in Liquid Nitrogen ASAP ? And how one run a scanning tool while its in the Liquid Nitrogen or I am missing out something? May be I am too old for this shit\ :p

BSNL UMS?

Latest Post: HERE IS DETAILED PROCEDURE *************************** Had to go through lot of hops to get it working. Don't know why BSNL makes things so complicated for themselves. It seems BSNL call center 1503 does not know anything about Voice mail system, features or its existance. There are two services 1. BSNL Voice mail system-Free to use but will be charged normal call charges to retrieve voice messages 2. BSNL UMS System (Unified Messaging System)-Includes, Voice Mail, Fax, Email service (yourbsnlnumber@bsnlums.com) Rs. 75/month subscription charges Ok now lets come to how to activate and use BSNL Voicemail or BSNL UMS System. Activate BSNL CellOne Voice Mail system- Send sms ACT VMS to 53733 and wait for activation confirmation message. After activation you have to dial 17000 to configure your voice mail box (Greeting, Password etc). (If you dail 17000 with out VMS activation you will be prompted to enter your UMS mailbox number) After setting up your Voicemail box. You have to go to call divert and Set-If Busy divert to +9117000, If not answered divert to +9117000, If out of reach divert to +9117000 etc. (BSNL guys say it will only work for if busy-Just ignore them. They don't know what they are talking about-Lazy ass...) ******************************************************************************************************************* Activate BSNL CellOne UMS (Unified Messaging System)- Send sms ACT UMS to 53733 and wait for confirmation message. After activation Rs.75 will be deducted from your balance as first months fee. After activation you have to dial 17000 to configure your voice mail box (Greeting, 4 digit Password, FAX and EMail Settings etc). You have to send sms DACT UMS to 53733 to deactivate this service. After setting up your Voicemail box. You have to go to call divert and Set-If Busy divert to +9117000, If not answered divert to +9117000, If out of reach divert to +9117000 etc. (BSNL guys say it will only work for if busy-Just ignore them. They don't know what they are talking about-Lazy ass...) Now you can go to www.bsnlums.com and log on with your phone number and 4 digit password (which you set after dialing 17000) to check your Voice messages/Fax/Email online. One exiting feature of having UMS is you have an email address with YourBSNLmobilenumber@bsnlums.com to send and receive emails (Example 9440000123@bsnlums.com) or what ever your bsnl cell number. You may face weired issue after activaiton. Your call will not get diverted to the Voicemail number (+9117000). The caller gets message that the call is being forwarded and the call gets disconnected. In this case get hold of your circle BSNL Cellone DE (Divisional Engineer) and request them to fix the issue. If you call 1503 those idiots does not know what your problem is and you will simply waste time. Trust me on this.. I wasted almost two weeks trying to explain the customer service idiots (1503) about the problem and got fedup... Good luck with your Voice Mail/UMS features. Note that ONLY BSNL has these features and no other provider provides these services. Thats why I am with BSNL....

no internet access

Latest Post: dear Mr.'Sir i have wifi antenna for Internet and it is connected with power supply and from this power supply to the computer connection with cabal link , so my problem is that i want to connect router for wireless in my house because i have another computer laptop but when i make quick instillation from my router asus model WL530gv2 i always facing problem that no access to Internet, i put ip automatic and no way can you help me ?

Memory upgrade for my i7

Latest Post: I am on win7 64 bit. So i should go for 12 gb 1333 mhz ? Some reviews say that not much is gained from going to 12 gb over 6 gb but i would like to make a ramdisk and use that as the only virtual memory. Also will this 12 gb memory draw a lot more power from my psu which is already overloaded ?

BSNL Blocking Websites

Latest Post: "More often than not blame incompetence, not malice." For the last couple of years, it seems like the default DNS servers assigned by BNSL to my router are defective. Once I changed them manually to "8.8.8.8" and "4.2.2.1", everything works.

Any tool to scan all wi-fi enabled devices in the area?

Latest Post: Thanx Pheonix...I tried netstumbler it wont run, retina gives error too. Vistastumbler only scans APs. I found AirMagnet and Commview Wifi but my wireless adapter wont support them.May be I will buy a supported adapter and return it after use. If you have any other tools in ur knowledge, do let me know.Thanks. Much obliged.

Hey pals, help me choose a Router!

Latest Post: BUFFALO WZR-HP-G300NH LINKSYS E3000

Open DNS with dynamic IP

Latest Post: Thanks, that did the trick (Change Adapter Settings from Network and Sharing Center).

Scanning Wimax using Access Point

Latest Post: ha anyone ever tried scanning for bsnl wimax or any other usable wireless networks using an access point or any other device ? if yes, what is the success ratio. Just asking out of curiosity.

Using network splitter to share broadband connection

Latest Post: Thanks, now playing painkiller multiplayer online on my desktop..and boy am i dominating

Buying my first 5.1 surround speakers ..

Latest Post: Looks mean should sound great..Congrats!!

Nokia Developer Conference 2011

Latest Post: Guys, The Nokia Developer Conference is here once again… This is a must attend for developers who want to learn, enhance their app development experience and maximize their consumer reach with Nokia on Windows Phone, Symbian and S40(Java) platforms. For registering check: Nokia Developer Conference 2011 This could be a great experiential opportunity to discuss, demonstrate and leapfrog with the latest Nokia developer offerings. M up for it…

[split] VT forums

Latest Post: Vinu---- this is for u. I joined vt (its almost more than five years) it was (is) a forum i love to visit everyday and observing the feelings of the people, even not putting any quote of myself. Well, its my normal routine, that, i use to visit vt after checking my emails. anyway, i m posting my thoughts in general just to know ur opinion.....

UC Browser7.9— Smooth ur browsing(Official)

Latest Post: Its nice and fast browser for mobile. I am using it on my nokia 5230 for last one year. i just upgraded the version to 7.9, but there is some issue with the new version, it crashes after few seconds, may be something wrong with my handset. But no doubt its a good one, better than opera.

MTNL T1 for home use

Latest Post: Guys Have any of you considered installing a T1 at home to get better upload speeds? T1's usually are unlimited usage and download and upload speeds are the same I'm considering this and looking for other's thoughts. Most broadband plans have an upload speed of 256kbps and even some providers who claim 512 are really only giving in the 200's which is no good for video apps, etc Thanks

About these aluminium sliding windows ..

Latest Post: I guess that that is one of the advantages of that very reflective heat-proof glass (or glass+film) that just looks like a mirror to anyone on the outside. err... At least in the daytime. I don't know, but I suspect that, when it's dark out, and the lights are on inside, people can see in. Don't know.

traceroute

Latest Post: I have an odd situation whereby I can trace my route to .1 but to .68 it gets timed out. Reverse, ie from the target location it takes a complete different route altogether. traceroute to 59.90.192.1 (59.90.192.1), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets 1 192.168.0.254 (192.168.0.254) 0.491 ms 0.610 ms 0.726 ms 2 59.90.104.1 (59.90.104.1) 61.722 ms 62.229 ms * 3 * * * 4 * * * 5 * * * 6 * 59.90.192.1 (59.90.192.1) 157.747 ms 197.713 ms traceroute to 59.90.192.68 ( 59.90.192.68 ), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets 1 192.168.0.254 (192.168.0.254) 0.710 ms 0.853 ms 1.002 ms 2 59.90.104.1 (59.90.104.1) 8.841 ms 10.926 ms * traceroute 59.90.104.147 1 192.168.2.1 2 192.168.1.1 3 59.90.192.1 4 218.248.169.10 5 218.248.173.153 6 59.90.104.147 Any suggestions on this? Alfred

BSNL UL COMBO 750

Latest Post: My plan is Service Name Order Time Status BB HOME C UL 750 @ 512 Kbps 2011/04/19 17:34:25 Normal and yet the speeds are above 1 Mbps

Humour Mania

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Laptop dvd-ram shows all cds as blank

Latest Post: Please check this threads. http://www.cdrom-guide.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=141762 http://www.fixya.com/support/t170032-8438e_power_calibration_error

BSNL broadband in Old Airport Rd, Bangalore

Latest Post: Hi, I stay close to Old Airport Road (Murugeshpalya), Bangalore. Any idea of how BSNL Broadband performs in this vicinity?

Is there a surge protector for ethernet ?

Latest Post: Freedom wrote: So if the other two wires from the electric meter are earthed, then will I have enough surge protection ? Protection is about where energy dissipates. Any wire not earthed at the service entrance means that energy goes hunting inside. Also important is the quality of that earthing. A wire too long to earth will connect less energy harmlessly to earth. More earthing electrodes may be required. Any sharp wire bends or splices further obstructs the earthing connection. It is not just earthing exists. Quality of that earthing is also important. An example. Lightning repeatedly struck an exterior bathroom wall. They installed lightning rods. Lightning again struck that bathroom wall. Lightning rods were only earthed by 8' ground rods in sand. Bathroom wall contained plumbing that connected to deeper and more conductive soil. Better (deeper) rods in this case made lightning rods effective. Another example of why better earthing (not a lightning rod or protector) best defines protection. Earthing is the only item that must always exist in any protection system. How effective is that system? A protector is only as effective as its earth ground. Better earthing (ie single point earth ground, shorter connection, etc) means better protection. Protection is always about where energy dissipates. A better energy absorber means better protection.

Can a dead pixel be repaired ?

Latest Post: No idea. My old CRT must have given many years use, having been a cast off from my office. Even though the case was damaged in transit, it still gave another couple of years use in India. My "new" LCD is now two or three years old. It cost over 13,000. I hope not to have to spend that very often! I had a similar experience with a Philips 15-inch LCD TV, which also doubled as a PC monitor. It died after only a couple of years. The service centre said it needed a part which would have to be imported and it would be cheaper for me to buy a new one. Sometimes we win, sometimes we loose...

Help With 3g Data Card

Latest Post: I need some help in this I am having 2 3g data card having airtel connections. Now i want to use both 3g data card simultaneously for having speed from both 3g data card (like combine speed) can anyone help me how or what should be done.

Using a 2nd wifi modem as a wifi bridge for access to net

Latest Post: (1)As far as possible two wireless routers of same make with WDS opttion preferred. (2)Thanks for Nice diagram. copying storing it for forum usage !!! ( with your permission !) (3)If OS is windows 7 an application called "connectify" make the wlan card as an AP. within limited range. (4)Adding an External Antenna and/or repositioning Master wifi router at a greater height may help.

SIFY Cable BroadBand (Bangalore) Woes :(

Latest Post: Viva communications Pvt Ltd Viva communications is a converged communication solutions provider for business across the world.Viva is headquartered in the uk with strong presence in india ,Australia and the US. VIVA SOLUTION OFFERING:- - International calling minutes - Leased lines -VOIP -Web ip-cctv ( Analog \ Ip ) -Global Centrex -Ip Video/ Audio Conferencing -Band width -Virtual Numbers. FOR CONTACT INFO: SUNIL VJ ( Key Account Manager) PH NO : 9986494312 EMAIL :v.sunil@vivacomm.co.in

BSNL UL connection problems after power failure

Latest Post: Please mention model no. of the modem so that i can help u better. btw, always click "apply changes" after entering settings or after changing them .

Strange problem with audio output from pc

Latest Post: Just throw them in the junk and buy new ones. Speakers are cheap and isnt worth the trouble.

WINDOWS XP 64BIT

Latest Post: Correct me if I am wrong, but 32 bit PAE can also support 8GB. (upto 64 GB). I have 12 GB ram, I can test with a PAE kernel if you want. While I am a linux person (i havent used windows for 13 years now), but this page tells you about the windows PAE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_Address_Extension It needs some tweaking to be enabled. Linux PAE is on by default if you install kernel-PAE (2.3.23 onwards)

Where can we find the installed Apps in Ubuntu 10.04?

Latest Post: probably you should look under /usr/bin Try /usr/bin/festival ... or you can try the "updatedb" and "locate". However, most programs by default, install their binaries in your /usr/bin or /usr/local/bin etc.

Natty Narwhal - What Is Your Experience?

Latest Post: Linux xxxxxx 2.6.38.8-35.fc15.x86_64 #1 SMP Wed Jul 6 13:58:54 UTC 2011 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux Hardcore redhat/fedora user here. I wont go debian - (or ubuntu etc). Wont even go with mandriva and all. JUST FEDORA!

Linux!!!

Latest Post: wow pitamm, we sail in same river but different boat, i got no swap partition, dd and mkswap # /etc/fstab: static file system information. # # Use 'blkid' to print the universally unique identifier for a # device; this may be used with UUID= as a more robust way to name devices # that works even if disks are added and removed. See fstab(5). # # <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass> proc /proc proc defaults 0 0 # / was on /dev/sda2 during installation UUID=ee87d5db-8f72-4712-8fa3-37c016a6f2fc / ext3 errors=remount-ro,acl 0 1 # /boot was on /dev/sda1 during installation UUID=63911129-2165-4f11-9d22-2f02490d2287 /boot ext3 defaults 0 2 # /home was on /dev/sda7 during installation UUID=3ffc0a9f-4d83-47af-9ae0-b805968f4557 /home ext3 defaults 0 2 # /tmp was on /dev/sda5 during installation UUID=8c987aa0-0138-469f-8d2b-d23b6335c19a /tmp ext3 defaults 0 2 # /usr was on /dev/sda3 during installation UUID=7d74fa02-37c7-40aa-abc6-ca5c3ccbde42 /usr ext3 defaults 0 2 # /var was on /dev/sda6 during installation UUID=b967e1e2-ebf2-41b6-966e-3f25583faa3b /var ext3 defaults 0 2 /dev/scd0 /media/cdrom0 udf,iso9660 user,noauto 0 0 Swap: 4095 3 4092 hehehehe

help sos help sos help sos!

Latest Post: anyone using tata indicom having a working dsl-500t modem. i would like to buy it. provided it works. okay i give up. i am ready to make a bank transfer as opposed to DD which got me to trouble as posts. i need that modem desperately. min one number, 2 is excellent. i am doing a major project using it. and i cant find it. my project is stuck. please dont blackmail with exorbitant price. its old modem and will be obsolete soon as per standard. i am offering a decent price of 500 each, let me know the total price along with courier charges, if in chennai let me know. i will pick it up personally. just make sure it works. and just because i am in dire need of it, dont blackmail by asking a huge price. please help me finish the project by offering the device and accept the decent price. there are way more powerful devices with more features and thats the only device which only fits in the project puzzle. thanks one and one. please help me finish the project and help me procure the device. all i want is one device atleast, 2 is okay. all i know is tata indicom used to provide exact model way back in 2003 onwards IIRC and before that it was provided by dishnet dsl. thanks one and everyone for reading this post. kindly help me procure that device and help me finish my project. if you need indepth information w/o getting confused. i can explain it in detail. bye for now. damn exhausted, fighting confusionism in that wretched forum. may be tomorrow i can explain the project. but i really need it. -paul

How to detect chipset in Bluetooth USB Adapter + A2DP query

Latest Post: hciconfig -a it deals with bluetooth details, man hciconfig

hi folks i need some special help! sos!

Latest Post: hi there, everyone, i started this query last night, and as of now i am exhausted and frustrated. long story short. i need dsl-500t for my college project. i went to indiabroadband forum first and posted, the initial response was okay, i was hopeful and then i found out there i was stuck with utter procastinates. i am really heck tired and frustrated with the fight against confusion and procastinsm which got me banned there, within 24 hours. now i am making a request here. i am not advertising that forum. but there under this same nick i made a plight. and all high hope thanks to essbebe, but mickey turned out to be a well..... anyway. different website and different topic but the problem is the same i desperately need a dsl-500T dsl modem by d-link, can anyone help me procure it. i live in chennai. can you drop me a mail nickname here @yahoo.com and send me a mail. we need to finish the project i guess i am really tired even searching this device. can anyone anyone help me procure it. i dont want to go technical, i did explain it in full detail in that forum and then i got assurances and high hopes and then a ban. can i expect you folks help me procure a dsl-500t modem and help me finish the project. i am urgent need of it. the whole project is stalled because of it. unlike that forum i wont make the mistake of explaining jargon and confusing you and thus get banned. CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME PROCURE A DSL-500T MODEM UNDER WORKING CONDITION. tens and hundreds and thousand and million and billions and trillions and whatillions thanks if you can help me procure a dsl-500t modem. thanks a lot in advance. and if i have to come across admins and mods like mockey, please ban me. as i am sick and tired of dealing with confused people as they are way confused about what to be confused about. thanks. my request and plight dsl-500t modem. pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee anyone. the whole project is at a standstill as it lacks this modem. -paul

Post your latest electronics purchase ..

Latest Post: Bought an Amazon Kindle Wifi E reader. I have been eyeing this for a long time now. But Kindle 1 and 2 had problems and were expensive. Kindle 3 is only $139.