I recently bought Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex ultra-portable external hard drive (HDD) of 500GB of capacity. My aim was to backup my important files and folders to some external device so that in case of my dear Windows 7 powered Dell lappy fails somehow, I don’t lose my important data with. Though I used to take backups on DVDs but that was not regular and was not segregated properly. So external HDD seemed best option. After some research online and reference from my friends I decided to buy Segate FreeAgent GoFlex which cost me INR 3050 from a local store. I expected it to work as out of the box solution,  but that was not the case with it. There were numerous problems I faced before I get started to taking backups. Let’s see those problems one by one and how I found solution for them.
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In the computer world, tethering is the use of a mobile device, such as a Smartphone, to provide Internet access to another device, typically a laptop. Tethering is usually accomplished using USB cables or another type of data cable, but Bluetooth tethering is becoming increasingly prevalent. The iPhone, which is arguably the most popular Smartphone on the market, recently got tethering capabilities when Apple added it to version 3.0 of the software.

The mere notion of tethering intimidates many iPhone users, and they assume that this is some obscure technique solely in the realm of the gadget geeks. But in actuality, tethering your iPhone is rather simple. Your first step should be to ensure that you have the software with tethering support. Since Apple added it in June 2010, you likely do, but this is a convenient opportunity to verify that your device is completely up-to-date in terms of software.

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Picking out a wireless router for your home or office isn’t always the most enjoyable task. With so many options to choose from, it can be confusing even for seasoned experts. But finding the right router is a crucial step when it comes to getting the most out of your local network and broadband internet connection. There are a number of factors like operating systems, printer sharing and Network-attached Storage that you’ll need to take into consideration when choosing the best model. Depending on your particular situation, at least one of the following routers should be a perfect match for your networking needs.

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Computer users who remember the days of telephone modems and dial up access can sadly recall the days of downloading one song in 20 minutes and wouldn’t even consider trying to stream a movie over their 28.8 modem. Broadband has changed all this. Broadband is defined as any speed above 256 kbits/second, though in US it’s 4 Mbits/second. Broadband internet access is considered to be high-speed because it provides faster data transfer between your computer and internet. Though many are quite happy with the comparative speed of their service today, did you know there are ways to make your already snappy broadband even faster? Here are some helpful tips to get the most out of your broadband experience and optimize your speed.

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Whenever print quality deteriorates, the printer needs to be cleaned. Regardless of the style of printer the first step is to find the printer manual, printed or electronic copy. Gather some basic supplies, including: small vacuum, lint-free cloth, acid brush, cotton swabs and balls, and 99-proof isopropyl alcohol. Unplug the printer and open the main panel. Without reaching inside, read any labels or instructions that are affixed to the interior side of the panel door. Take a mental note of the inside of the printer so you know how each part is to be replaced when finished. Let’s see methods to clean Laser Printer and Inkjet Printer one-by-one.

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Is your computer slowing down and freezing often? If you have been using your computer for months or years, its performance might not be as good as it was when you first brought it home. This happened to one of my old laptops as well. Sometime it gets so sluggish that you might bang your head or pull your hair and say “How to make my computer run faster??”. You’ll find effective ways which answers that question.

After applying almost 100 tweaks and nearly destroyed my laptop, I found that these 5 tips are the easiest and most effective ways to speed up computer. It works for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. Once you apply these tips to your PC, take a look at these 5 free tools which may further help to increase  computer speed.

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While Google Android apps marketplace is slowly and steadily increasing its pace to catch up with the iPhone apps marketplace – there are still thousands of Android apps that are mind-boggling and amazingly useful available in the marketplace. These days, Android phones are rapidly making its place in everyone’s pocket. People from all ages, different origins and countries are buying Android phones.

Android phones can do anything that you think that only iPhone is capable of – be it helping you in staying fit and healthier. If you are a proud owner of Android phone and interested in staying fit and be in shape – there are plenty of Android fitness apps that are absolutely free and keep track of your daily calories burned, weight loss or gain, running, jogging and exercise activities. But, you know that many of the free apps are either buggy or of no use. So, it’s always hard to find out the best free apps from the junk in the marketplace.

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People hardly know about term ‘Submarine communication cable’ and its crucial role in Internet infrastructure. Almost all inter-country or inter-continent Internet traffic relies on Submarine cables. As of 2006, satellite links accounts for only 1% overseas communication, while the remainder is carried out by this Submarine communication cable. [source] Amazed? Indeed it was expected. A submarine communications cable is a cable laid beneath the sea to carry communications between countries or continents. As of 2010, submarine cables link all the world’s continents except Antarctica. All modern submarine cables use optical fiber technology to carry Internet traffic as well as telephone and private data traffic across the nations.

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iPad couldn’t be better than this! Shinya a.k.a salarymagician is street magician. He has created some wonderful magical tricks and illusions with iPad, which can totally make you speechless. And this definitely satisfies Steve Jobs’ claims of iPad being “Magical and Revolutionary” product. There were smoke signals, pigeon trick, funny online shopping experience and some dollar bills flying all over. Even one spoon banding trick which reminds me of Matrix movie. What more can you ask from such silly little ( read – revolutionary and magical ) product! See the full video below.

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Are you working from home? Even if not, these incredible home office setups will inspire you to do so. Either you’re garage startup or freelance developer working from coziness of home, the importance of good working environment as well as the computer setups need special attention. Your home office design can be minimal or extravaganza, every setup is present here.

Many companies(read MNCs!!!) are encouraging people to work from home to avoid hassles of traffic and increased employee satisfaction. Average employee spends at least 2 hours to commute daily. Cutting on this valuable time is only possible if work from home option is available. On the other hand we can see more and more people choosing freelancing instead of working for any organization. The bandwidth and speed of the Internet is no more a concern as broadband connections are available to most house holds.

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