Showing posts with label Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tips. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Trick to identify the celebrity without staring and blinking eyes


Have you seen the illusion pictures that ask you to stare on the picture for some seconds and then blink your eyes to see the celebrity? Images below are the examples of such kind of illusion.
Stare at the image for 20 seconds, then look at the wall, blink your eyes fast and try to identify the celebrity.




Well and good if you successfully identified, you have very sharp eyes ;)

Anyways, here in this post, I am going to tell about a trick , so that you can see the celebrity in the picture without bothering your eyes much. 

1. Whenever you see such picture, Press Windows logo key with Plus Sign or Minus Sign. It will open magnifier application. 

2. Now Press ctrl+ alt+ I and voila, the celebrity of picture will become visible to you now.  ctrl+alt+I  is the shortcut for inverting the colors of photo.  

3. In end, press Window key+ Esc to close the magnifier.

                                                     Enjoy...
                                                            

3D Camera - How They Work


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How Does 3D Camera Work?

Think of the human eyes, we see the world in 3 dimension (height, length and depth), but the lens on a camera can only see 2 dimensions (height and length), the depth cannot be seen with 1 lens (or one eye for that matter). This happens because we see 2 images (one with the right eye and another one, slightly different with the left eye, then our brain merges the 2 images to create a 3 dimensional image), and the same is true with camcorders and digital cameras. They need 2 pairs of lenses to “see” a 3D image, one takes an image slightly to the right, the other, to the left and then, the camera or camcorder “brain” assembles the 2 images into 1 stereoscopic image.

When you go to a theater to see a 3D movie, in the back of the room, you will see 2 projectors, in the left and right side of the room that project 2 slightly different images which you can see with your special 3D glasses, that’s what happens inside a 3D camcorder, only instead of projecting an image onto a screen, it projects what ever you want to see on 2 sensors. Before moving to the top 3D camcorders, I’ll try to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about 3D.


a) Do they cost more than regular camcorders?

The answer is Yes, they cost more than regular 2D camcorders and more than 3D digital cameras. If you are interested in buying a 3D camcorder, know that you do not have as many models to choose from as you might think, there are a few, but the ones that shoot quality pictures are few and might set you back a bit. As opposed to 3D digital cameras who are about $50-$100 (not talking about the high end models, but mid level cameras),camcorders have a much higher price, some models going up to $2000, although you can find some low-end models going from $150 – $200, but these only allow you to film just a few minutes and at low resolution.
Another frequently occurring misconception is that if you buy a 3D camera/camcorder, you can shoot both 3D and 2D images in full HD. Well, that’s wrong! First of all, only some camcorders and cameras can shoot both 3D and 2D, and those that can have special lenses that come off or can be blocked to shoot normal 2D, so if you want this feature, better ask before you buy. Second, 3D does not mean HD! If you buy a 3D camcorder that can only shoot 640×480 res or lower, than you do not have a HD video. If you want 3D HD, again, look or ask for this function.


b) Do you need special 3D glasses to view 3D content?

The answer to this question is a bit more difficult. Mostly yes, you need special 3D glasses to view 3D content, but nowadays, some cameras have a special coating on the LCD display that allows you to view 3D with no glasses. As do some TV’s, with the same technology, but for now, the vast majority cannot do this, maybe in the near future, you could view 3D without glasses.

How to search on Google like elite Hackers


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Google operators:
Google operators are classified into two basic categories:
1. Basic Google Operators like and, or, not etc. 
2. Advanced google operators like inurl, intitle etc. 
I am also including bonus search queries that are extremely useful for hackers.

Basic Google Operators:-

1) And (+) :- This operator is used to include multiple terms in a query which is to be searched in google.
example:- if we type "hacker+yahoo+science" in google search box and click search, it will reveal the results something which are related to all the three words simultaneously i.e. hacker, yahoo and science. 

2 ) OR (|) :- The OR operator, represented by symbol( | ) or simply the word OR in uppercase letters, instructs google to locate either one term or another term in a query. 

3) NOT :- It is opposite of AND operator, a NOT operator excludes a word from search. 
example:- If we want to search websites containing the terms google and hacking but not security then we enter the query like "google+hacking" NOT "security". 


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Advanced Operators:-

1) Intitle :- This operator searches within the title tags.
Description:- intitle:hacking returns all pages that have the string "hacking" in their title.
intitle:"index of" returns all pages that have string "index of" in their title.
Similar operator:- "allintitle".

2) Inurl :- Returns all matches, where url of the pages contains given word.
Description:- inurl:admin returns all matches, where url of searched pages must contains the word "admin".
Companion operator:- "allinurl".

3) Site :- This operator narrows search to specific website. 
Description : It will search results only from given domain. Can be used to carry out information gathering on specific domain.
example:- site:www.microsoft.com will find results only from the domain www.microsoft.com

4) Link :- This operator allows you to search for pages that links to given website.
example:- link:www.microsoft.com
Here, each of the searched result contains asp links to www.microsoft.com

5) Info :- This operator shows summary information for a site and provides links to other google searches that might pertain to that site.
example:- info:www.yahoo.com

6) Define :- This operator shows definition for any term.
example:- define:security
It gives various definitions for the word "security" in different manner from all over the world.

7) Filetype :- This operator allows us to search specific files on the internet. The supported file types can be pdf, xls, ppt, doc, txt, asp, swf, rtf, etc..
example:- If you want to search for all text documents presented on domain www.microsoft.com then we enter the query something like following.
"inurl:www.microsoft.com filetype:txt"

Other popular search terms only for Hackers:

1. For searching active webcams online:
In Google Search Box type :- 
"Active Webcam Page" inurl:8080
Description- Active WebCam is a shareware program for capturing and sharing the video streams from a lot of video devices. Known bugs: directory traversal and cross site scripting.

2. For accessing the deleted messages on forums:
In Google Search Box type:-  
"delete entries" inurl:admin/delete.asp
Description- AspJar contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to delete arbitrary messages. The issue is triggered when the authentication method is bypassed and /admin/delete.asp is accessed directly. It is possible that the flaw may allow a malicious user to delete messages resulting in a loss of integrity.

3. For searching personal information of person:
In Google Search box type :-  
"phone * * *" "address *" "e-mail" intitle:"curriculum vitae"
Description- This search gives hundreds of existing curriculum vitae with names and address. An attacker could steal identity if there is an SSN in the document.

4.For searching secret financial spread sheets:
In Google Search box type :-  
intitle:"index of" finance.xls
Description- Secret financial spreadsheets 'finance.xls' or 'finances.xls' of companies may revealed by this query.

5. In Google Search box :-  
intitle:"index.of" robots.txt
Description- The robots.txt file contains "rules" about where web spiders are allowed (and NOT allowed) to look in a website's directory structure. Without over-complicating things, this means that the robots.txt file gives a mini-roadmap of what's somewhat public and what's considered more private on a web site. Have a look at the robots.txt file itself, it contains interesting stuff. However, don't forget to check out the other files in these directories since they are usually at the top directory level of the web server!

6. For locating admin directories of websites:
In Google Search box type :-  
intitle:index.of.admin
Description- Locate "admin" directories that are accessible from directory listings.

7. For searching proxies online:
In Google Search box type :-  
inurl:"nph-proxy.cgi" "start browsing"
Description- Returns lots of proxy servers that protects your identity online.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

How to Enable / Disable “New -> Shortcut” in Windows XP, Vista and 7 Context Menu?


Many system administrators or home users want to restrict a few things from other users for security purposes. Creation of "New Shortcut" is one of them.
Many times we restrict drive access but sometimes it might be accessible using "New -> Shortcut" menu.
So here I'll tell you a simple method to disable "New -> Shortcut" menu, so that no one will be able to create a new shortcut anywhere in your system.
The method to disable "New -> Shortcut" menu is different for Windows XP and Vista. So I'll tell both of them one by one. The method for Windows XP will also work for Windows NT, 98, Me, 2000 and 2003. And the method of Windows Vista will also work for Windows 2008 and Windows Seven.
Disable "New -> Shortcut" Menu in Windows XP:
1. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now goto:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.lnk\ShellNew
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2. In right-side pane, you'll see a string value "Command". Double-click on it and delete the complete string from "Value data" box.
3. That's it. Now whenever a user will try to create "New -> Shortcut", Windows will show following error message:
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And the process will create an empty file "New Shortcut" which you can delete later.
Disable "New -> Shortcut" Menu in Windows Vista and 7:
1. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now goto:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.lnk\ShellNew
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2. Now delete the "Shellnew" key.
3. That's it. It'll completely remove "Shortcut" item from "New" menu:
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How to Disable Autorun Functionality in Windows Using Registry Editor?



Whenever you insert a USB drive, CD/DVD, etc into your system, Windows automatically launches an Autorun dialog box which allows you to select an action from the given list. You can browse the content, play media files, etc using Autorun dialog box.
Sometimes you might find the Autorun functionality annoying and might want to disable it permanently. Today in this tutorial, we are going to share a small registry method to disable Autorun functionality in Windows.

This method works in almost all Windows versions including XP, Vista and 7.
1. Type regedit in RUN or Startmenu searchbox and press Enter. It'll open Registry Editor.
2. Go to following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
If the above key doesn't exist, create it.
3. In right-side pane, create a new DWORD value NoDriveTypeAutoRun and set its value to any of following according to your requirements:
FF - To disable AutoRun on all drives
20 - To disable AutoRun on CD-ROM drives
4 - To disable AutoRun on removable drives
8 - To disable AutoRun on fixed drives
10 - To disable AutoRun on network drives
40 - To disable AutoRun on RAM disks
1 - To disable AutoRun on unknown drives
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4. If you want to disable Autorun on a combination of drives, you'll need to calculate sum of the values. For example, if you want to disable Autorun on CD-ROM drives and removable drives, you'll need to set the value to 20+4=24.
5. If you want to restore the Autorun functionality, simply delete theNoDriveTypeAutoRun DWORD value created in Step 3 Or you can set the default value which is given below:
Windows 2000: 95
Windows XP: 91
Windows Server 2003: 95
Windows Vista, Server 2008 and 7: 91
6. If you want to disable Autorun functionality for all users in your system, use the "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" instead of "HKEY_CURRENT_USER" mentioned in Step 2.

How to Hide / Show Specific Control Panel Applets / Icons in Windows?

This tutorial will guide you to hide or show any specific Control Panel applet in Windows. This tutorial will work for all Windows versions: NT, 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008 and 7.



METHOD A: For All Windows Versions except Windows 95, 98 & Me
1. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\
OR
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\
2. Under this key create a new key with the name don't load , so the new path will be:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\don't load
OR
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\don't load
3. Now in right-side pane, create new String value. Set its name to the file name of the applet which you want to hide, e.g. if you want to hide Display applet then set its name toDesk.cpl now set its value to no to hide it. If you want to show it again, either set its value toyes or simply delete the String value.
To use the above mentioned method, you'll need to know the .CPL file name of the desired applet. You can search for .CPL in Windows Search or you can use help of following list which contains .cpl file names of almost all default Control Panel applets:
CPL File NameApplet Name
Access.cplAccessibility
Appwiz.cplAdd or Remove Programs
Bthprops.cplBluetooth Devices
Desk.cplDisplay
Hdwwiz.cplAdd New Hardware
Inetcpl.cplInternet Options
Intl.cplRegional and Language Options
Joy.cplGame Controllers
Keymgr.cplStored User Names and Passwords
Liccpa.cplLicensing
Main.cplMouse
Mlcfg32.cplMail
Mmsys.cplSound and Audio Devices
Ncpa.cplNetwork Connections
Nusrmgr.cplUser Accounts
Nwc.cplNetware client connectivity
Odbccp32.cplODBC Data Source Administrator
Powercfg.cplPower Options
Sysdm.cplSystem
Telephon.cplPhone and Modem Options
Timedate.cplDate and Time
Sapi.cplSpeech
Wuaucpl.cplAutomatic Updates
Wscui.cplSecurity Center or Action Center

METHOD B: For All Windows Versions except Windows 95, 98 & Me
1. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies
2. Look for a key "Explorer" under it. If its not present, then create a new one and give it name Explorer.
3. Select "Explorer" key and in right-side pane, create a new DWORD value DisallowCpl and set its value to 1
4. Now create another new key under Explorer key with the name DisallowCpl so the new path will be:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ Explorer\DisallowCpl
5. Select "DisallowCpl" key and in right-side, create new String value with name 1 and set its value to the applet name which you want to hide.You don't need to use the .cpl file name of applet in this method. You have to put the applet label which you see in Control Panel.

e.g., If you want to hide AutoPlay applet, then create a new String value, give it name 1 and set its value to AutoPlay. If you want to hide more applets, then simply create more String values with names 2, 3 and so on and set their values to the applet label.
METHOD C: For All Windows Versions except Windows 95, 98 & Me
This method is opposite of METHOD B. In this method, you'll tell Windows which applets should be visible and Windows will automatically hide the rest.
Its useful when you want to show a few specific applets and want to hide remaining applets. So you just need to create a few String values to tell Windows which applets you want to show. It'll save your valuable time.
1. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies
2. Look for a key "Explorer" under it. If its not present, then create a new one and give it name Explorer.
3. Select "Explorer" key and in right-side pane, create a new DWORD value RestrictCpl and set its value to 1
4. Now create another new key under Explorer key with the name RestrictCpl so the new path will be:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ Explorer\RestrictCpl
5. Select "RestrictCpl" key and in right-side, create new String value with name 1 and set its value to the applet name which you want to show.You don't need to use the .cpl file name of applet in this method. You have to put the applet label which you see in Control Panel.

e.g., If you want to show AutoPlay applet, then create a new String value, give it name 1 and set its value to AutoPlay. If you want to show more applets, then simply create more String values with names 2, 3 and so on and set their values to the applet label.
Now Windows will only show the applets which you mentioned in String values, other applets will be hidden.
METHOD D: For Windows 95, 98 & Me
1. Open "%windir%\Control.INI" file. Where "%windir%" denotes Windows folder which is present in system drive where Windows is installed.
2. You'll see a line saying [don't load] in the file. If you can't find it, then create a new line at last.
3. Now under this line, you can set .CPL file name of your desired applet which you want to hide in following format:
filename.cpl=no
e.g.,
If you want to hide Display applet, then the syntax will be:
desk.cpl=no
You can create similar lines for other applets which you want to hide. The .CPL file name can be obtained from the list mentioned in METHOD A.
METHOD E: Using TweakUI Power Toy
You can also use Microsoft official powertoy "TweakUI" to easily hide/show control panel applets.
Download TweakUI from here. Run it and click on "Control Panel" in left side section. Now in right-side list, you can easily hide/show desired applets by just enabling/disabling the appropriate applet checkbox.

Click on Apply button and you have done.

NOTE: This tutorial can also be used in case some applets in Control Panel have been disabled accidentally and you want to enable them again. Just follow the steps mentioned in above methods and delete the required string value or line.