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Install Unity Qt (2D) on Ubuntu 10.10 and 11.04 using PPA

As we all know now, the next version of Ubuntu has a major change in its desktop environment from Gnome to Unity. It was only a little time ago when Unity Desktop was released for Ubuntu 10.10 users could've installed Unity Desktop by sudo apt-get install unity-desktop. But users who had poor graphics support had a hard time coping up with it and most of them returned to GNome. But now there's a solution as Unity Qt has been released which is the 2D version of the Unity Desktop having minimalist animations and 3D Effects. Unity Qt is lot faster than Unity 3D so I'm sure users are going to enjoy this.

Here's a snapshot of it and it doesn't look that different from the actual 3D Unity.

To install Unity-Qt open your terminal and execute the following instructions in the same order.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:unity-2d-team/uity-2d-daily

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install unity-2d-default-settings

sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

Next time you log in, select Unity-Qt from the options of Environments.

Hope that helps.

Change Wordpress Title and Description

You might have tried to change the title or description of your wordpress site but unfortunately, you might have ended up by same unchanged title and description of your wordpress site. Here is the solution for this problem :)

Method-1 (If All in One SEO plugin is not installed):--

Go to your website Dashboard.(Ex.http://yourwebsitename/wp-admin)

Now go to Settings-->General.

Here you can find Site Title and Tagline.

Change the title name and description as you wish and then click on Save Changes.

Even now if the title or the description is not changed then check whether you have installed All in One SEO plugin. If yes, then carry out Method-2.

Method-2 (If All in One SEO plugin is installed):--

Go to your website Dashboard.(Ex.http://yourwebsitename/wp-admin)

Now go to Plugins-->Active.

Find All in One SEO pack and then click on Edit.

Change the name and description here and you are done :)

Please comment, rate and like this website in FACEBOOK if this post helped you :)

Talk using AIRCEL mobile and update FACEBOOK status.

India’s mobile service provider Aircel has deployed the first ever voice-activated service for updating status on Facebook.

Aircel subscribers can call to 51555 and then speak into the handset to update their status which will be then transcribed into text and posted on the caller’s Facebook profile.

Generally, speech recognition tool will not lead to accurate results but Aircel service provider has come up with a very handy tool which will accurately parse your speech and converts it into text and updates it in your Facebook profile.

Other mobile service providers are yet trying to implement tis feature and hope they all come up very soon :)

Please do comment and like this page in Facebook if this post helped you :)

Use FACEBOOK without browser

When you are in the office, you surely cannot use social networking sites like FACEBOOK but now that problem is solved. You can access your FACEBOOK account and you can post status updates, comment on your friend's posts, send friend request, get notifications on events, create a new tag and etc... with a new application named Facebook Desktop.

Facebook Desktop can sends notifications about new messages, group invites, event invites and friend requests. This application works on both Windows and Apple platforms.

Isn't this a good news for employers to use FACEBOOK even in their office time to get relaxed for sometime?

Download this software.

Transcend launches USB 3.0 pen drives in INDIA

Till date, we had seen USB 2.0 pen drives which was ruling in the market, but now its time for USB 3.0 pen drives to drastically emerge in market and take-over USB 2.0. Yes, Transcend and other comapanies have started to manufacture USB 3.0 pen drives which will transfer the data up to 70MB/s.

The JetFlash 700 (JF700), that is designed with a USB 3.0 interface. This is fabricated with the ultrasonic welding technology with data transfer rates of up to 70MB/s which is ten times as fast as Hi-Speed USB 2.0 specification.

The Transcend JetFlash 700 is priced attractively, starting at Rs. 1,300 for 8GB.

8GB: Rs. 1,300
16GB: Rs. 2,000
32GB: Rs. 5,600

Tuk Tuk, India's first auto-fare calculator as a mobile app

You might have travelled in auto to go for some place and you might have got cheated by greedy auto-drivers or faulty meters. Now you can put full stop for this type of cases.

Yes, MindHelix Technologies has launched 'Tuk Tuk meter' - India's first multi-platform auto-fare calculating mobile application based on GPS. This application will dynamically calculate the distance travelled using the Global Positioning System (GPS). This will calculate the total auto-fare charge and saves you by getting cheated from auto drivers.

This application is designed to run on multiple mobile platforms like Android, BlackBerry and Symbian operating systems with internet connection. The auto-fare application can be controlled by a simple start/stop button and customization of fare details based on the location. The application is freely downloadable from the MindHelix's homesite link: www.tuktuk.mindhelix.com.

Remove Virus, Write Protect your USB stick and Restore Original settings of WINDOWS

You might have suffered from virus attack to your WINDOWS operating system and this might have totally made you mad to use this operating system. Even with pretty good Antivirus softwares, your problem might not be solved. For all those problems, here is the solution :)

Yes, smart_vr(Smart Virus removal) tool will remove most of the viruses and it can give write protection to your USB sticks, provide immunity for your computer from viruses, deletes autorun.inf viruses, Restores your Windows settings and etc...

Features of this Virus removal tool is :--

Enables Task Manager, Registry Editor, Command Prompt, Folder Options.

reg and vbs file opening problem.

Folder Options show Hidden files and Folders Problem.

No Run Problem resolved.

Delete autorun.inf files that are the prime reason for a drive not opening on double clicking.

Remove virus from USB or folder.

Can also write protect a USB pen drive on a single click.

Disable or Enable USB Drives with one Click.

Disables running of Autorun.inf.

The viruses it can remove are :-

ravmon.exe,smss.exe,newfolder.exe,AntiVirus

2009,TrojanDropper,Virusasp.net,Isass,Vbe.virus,Virus.Macromedia.Flash,

1rfw8hjr.com.Virus,dynrn6e.cmd,abk.bat,safemass,a2h2.com,

system.exe,vmwareservicevirus,service.exe,cftmon.exe,sbsb.exe

,runme,reg32.exe,dir32.exe,explorer.exe,scsaver.exe,spoolsv.exe,

jwgkvsq.vmx,msupdate,rcukd.cmd,notepadvirus,CD.exe virus and etc....

Download this software smart_vr here

Tagul - Gorgeous tag cloud creator

Tagul is an online tag cloud creator for your website or blog.

All that you have to do is log in to

tagul.com

You need to sign up here but it is absolutely free and least painful as it doesn't ask for anything other than your username and email.

Once you sign up, you get your password to your mail. Use the password and log in at tagul.com/login. Once you're done, just
1. Enter the URL. Tags will be retrieved automatically from this URL.
2. Select the shape of the cloud.
3. Select the font styles required to be in cloud.
4. Select the varied angles that you would like to see in clouds.
5. Select the colors for the tags.
6. Built it.

Now go to the preview option and see the preview. If you're done, then go to Finalize option and get the code that you can embed.

Here's a snapshot of a sample tag cloud that I created.

It is a Circular Cloud with 5 randomly selected fonts and angles being 0, 45 and 90 degs. Didn't bother to change the color and other design options which you can check out.

Sample tag cloud for RacingInfinity (only a snapshot)

You can see more samples here in their Tagul website.

Screenr - Online Screen Recorder

Screenr is an online screen recorder tool which can be used to record the desktop, upload and share it online. This tool is mostly useful for those who often have the hobby of creating video tutorials and upload them.

Screenr is a very simple tool, with very intuitive controls. No signup or download required and it works right from your browser and operates on any platform but requires java to be installed on the system. Screenr even reads the microphone of your computer.

Go to

orbs.com

Then click on the record desktop.

Set the size of the frame that requires to be recorded. And then click the red button to record.

And then when you're done, press Alt + D or just click the stop button. Now you can share the screen cast by tweeting it or manually using the link.

The only disadvantage and the major drawback of Screenr is that it cannot record anything for more than 5 minutes.

Hope that was helpful.

Intex's cheapest Android phone in February 2011, for Rs. 5,500 in INDIA

Intex Mobiles, the one which is offering featured packed phones at reasonable cost, have come up with another full featured phone at just Rs. 5,500. The company plans to launch an Android-based Smartphone at an affordable cost in the first week of February 2011. It’s going to be India’s cheapest Android Phone till date!!

Intex’s proposed Android mobile phone will compete with Micromax A60 in India in terms of cost and features as it will leave behind Micromax Andro in price. The phone will feature 3.2 Megapixel camera, a 2.8-inch resistive touchscreen, Wi-Fi and GPS.

People who want to watch movies, videos, picture galleries and even read e-books on their mobile phones will also find some interesting applications in the new model. Well, we have to wait and see till February :)