Earn money with social networking : Zurker

Earn money with social networking : Zurker

Zurker RaviTeja   1:13:00 PM

What Is Zurker And Do You Need To Know About It?

Since the name first started circulating around in February, there has been much speculation and interest in the new start-up and it has only continued to grow.

Shares

Becoming a member of Zurker automatically makes you an owner and investor in the site. By inviting friends to join the network you earn a vShare. Now, these don’t count as real shares until Zurker becomes a publicly traded company but it’s still a pretty good start.

Obviously, you’ll want to refer as many friends as you can so that you get more shares, which in turn allows the social network to expand. You can also purchase vShares so you can invest as little or much as you want.

Zurker Vs Facebook

As soon as any new social networking site is released, it will instantly be compared to the almighty Facebook.  With the announcement that Facebook is to become a publicly traded company, it has definitely got us all thinking about who is making all the money from this?

As Facebook has grown so have the investor’s bank balances. However, it really does go to show how much a small start-up can come in a few years and the amount of money that is continuing to be invested in the world of social media. What’s to say that the users can’t be the ones to profit from social networking? Now that the question has been thrown out there, it’s hard to avoid.

Can it work?

On paper this seems like the best idea. We’re all going to be multi-millionaires by 2016! Before we get too carried away we need to remember the facts. It doesn’t yet have a mobile app or a developer API. From using the site, I can see that it is still in its early stages.

While the interface is simple to use, it doesn’t have an overly attractive design. However, I think this can be improved as the site continues to grow. After all, does anyone remember the initial Facebook design?

Yes, the whole Facebook thing has already been done and many would argue that it would be difficult to see another social network have the same level of growth and success. But the beauty of social media is that anything is possible and you’re never 100% of sure how the general public will react.

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UEFI Secure Boot System for Linux

UEFI Secure Boot System for Linux

Windows 8 RaviTeja   7:46:00 PM

          When Microsoft announced Secure Boot for Windows 8, it received lots of flak from the Linux community because of fears that secure boot would effectively shut out Linux distributions on PCs running the operating system. The biggest problem in regards to Secure Boot was that Microsoft gave OEMs the power the decide whether to include an off-switch for Secure Boot or not. Disabling Secure Boot in UEFI frees the PC from restrictions, so that operating systems that do not support Secure Boot can be installed and run on the PC.

          The primary purpose of the protocol is to prevent the loading of unsigned drivers or operating system loaders. It needs to be mentioned that Secure Boot is only available on PCs that use UEFI, while PCs that use BIOS are not affected by this at all.

          Few days back the Linux Foundation announced that they have found a way to make Linux and other open source distributions work with Secure Boot.

          

          In a nutshell, the Linux Foundation will obtain a Microsoft Key and sign a small pre-bootloader which will, in turn, chain load (without any form of signature check) a predesignated boot loader which will, in turn, boot Linux (or any other operating system).

The source code for the pre-bootloader is available in git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/jejb/efitools.git

          The Linux Foundation notes that it may take a while to obtain a signature from Microsoft. Once it has been acquired, the pre-bootloader will be made available on the Linux Foundation website from where it can be downloaded freely. The bootloader will run a “present user” test to protect the system against attacks targeting the boot process. It is not clear how this will work out, and if it will lead to certain access restrictions. The loader does not offer any security enhancements over booting Linux with UEFI Secure Boot turned off. It is good news for PC users who want to run a dual or triple boot system on a PC with UEFI that includes Windows 8 and at least one Linux distribution or open source operating system.

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[How to] Test website in older version of Internet Explorer

[How to] Test website in older version of Internet Explorer

Website RaviTeja   4:00:00 PM

If you're a web developer, this post is for you. If  you want to see how website looks in older versions of Internet Explorer, then you don't need to install older versions of the browser. In IE9 ( Internet Explorer version 9 ) you have an option to make your browser as version 7 or 8 i.e. It shows your website view as in IE7 / IE8.

Below are the steps :

1. Open your website in IE9.
2. Go to developer tools option in settings or hit F12
3. Now a toolbar similar to firebug opens at the bottom
4. Go to Browser Mode  
5. Change it to the one you want. ( For Example : Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 9 compatibility view )

So called drawback : IE 6 view not available.

My Comment : Stop developing websites for IE 6. You can give support up to IE 7. Because, IE 7 is great improvement of IE 6. Its far better.

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Web Design Blunders and How to Avoid Them

Web Design Blunders and How to Avoid Them

Web page RaviTeja   2:53:00 PM

Doing Too Much

Too much design and too much content can be damaging to your website and your business. Save the lengthy copy for product pages or the company blog. You want to make sure your website loads quickly so you don’t lose visitors. Having too many technical tricks can slow things down and cause a poor user experience. LogoGarden says, “Research shows that you have just three seconds to communicate your message on a web page to visitors before they’ll click away.” Don’t lose someone because they spent that time waiting for your site to load. A clean message and a few relevant images or a single video are the best way to spark interest and encourage your visitor to stay on the page.

Becoming Negligent

Having current, relevant information on your site should be of the utmost important. Customers will look at a website before buying to do research about what they are looking for. Making sure your pricing, stock and information are current is essential. In fact, 83% of U.S. consumers go online to research products before buying those items in brick-and-mortar stores, according to a 2012 report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a professional services firm. Being current doesn’t just apply to products, your blog needs to be updated at least once a week. What you choose to write about is up to you, but make sure it’s relevant. As a final note, don’t ignore spelling and grammar. Poor spelling and grammar could drive readers away.

Being Inconsistent

Just as you want your blog to be relevant, you want posting to be on a consistent basis. Consistency doesn’t just apply to your activity on the site; it applies to every aspect of a good web design. You don’t want to confuse your customers or readers. They shouldn’t feel lost when clicking from one page to the next because you’ve decided to change the font and colors. From each page’s layout to a familiar font, you want to make sure you’re consistent on your website. Place your logo in the same spot on each page, use the same colors and fonts, and keep the design of each page relatable to the next.

Hiding Links/Text

Make sure to include a relevant anchor text on your links. This will ensure that the reader knows where they are going by clicking on the links. Not only that, linking with anchor text will create SEO benefits for the external site where the link is pointing. Don’t cloak your links either. People like being able to see where exactly they are going in their browser’s status bar. Use a contrasting color and/or underlining to indicate the word or phrase is a link. You should also design your website so that after a link has been clicked, it changes color. Clicked links that change color help the user to locate where he/she is more easily, making sure not to end up visiting the same pages unintentionally.

When designing a website, you want to focus on branding and the user experience. After all, the potential customer is the one who will be visiting, navigating, and spending time on your site. Keep things clean and concise to avoid over doing the design. Interesting, relevant and current information from contact info to product copy is essential and not something to be forgotten. The content of your website plays an important role in its success and the design is just the start.

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.psd thumbnails with Photo shop CS6

.psd thumbnails with Photo shop CS6

photoshop RaviTeja   6:55:00 PM

After removing old versions of Adobe photoshop and installing CS6, my windows explorer made thumbnails invisible ( doesn't appear ) for .PSD ( Photo Shop Document ) files.

Why ?

The psicon.dll file that was included in versions prior to CS5 was removed by Adobe as it was causing too many problems.

Solution

To get back those thumbnails, here is the most suitable solution. There are quite a few fixes for this but the most reliable fix seems to be to run the free Mystic Thumbs program from here. Both 32 bit and 64bit versions are available.







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[How to] Replace " powered by drupal "

[How to] Replace " powered by drupal "

Drupal RaviTeja   11:38:00 AM

We have to admit that we all love Drupal and it is for us more than a web development tool or a CMS , it is more like a way of thinking and coding for the internet However It is really annoying to see the Powered by Drupal at the end of the footer region , after searching on google i did not find a quick solution to replace this text to be Powered by Nilewebsites which is my website so after some trials Jquery as usual solved it easily

The Solution : Replacing powered by drupal using jquery in 2 simple steps.

1. We find the span in which it contains the powered by using the ID of the footer :
jQuery("#footer").find("span a").text().replace("Powered by Drupal","Globalsoftbay");

2. We replace the URL also so it points to your website instead of pointing to Drupal.org :
jQuery("#footer").find("a").attr("href", "http://www.globalsoftbay.tk/");

Make sure that the jquery executed successfully then it should be replaced.

RE-EDIT :

1. Just go to Structure -> blocks -> Add block.
2. Give block title as you wish to display or " <none> " for leaving it blank.
3. Fill block description like " Custom Footer " or any other if you want
4. In Block body, add some code like " hai this is  footer ". 
5. After doing this set your new block region as footer and give same row weight as that of default footer.
6. Change default footer's region as none. 
7. Click on Save blocks.
   
    Hope this will solve your problem.

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Forgot Android Unlock Pattern: How To Open

Forgot Android Unlock Pattern: How To Open

Google RaviTeja   11:29:00 AM

1. Enter Google Account Username and Password
   Besides Emergency call, there is option to enter Google account credentials. It is generally at the bottom of the screen in most of the devices. Enter username and password of Google account (the one you used to login Gmail).
   
   How To Open What if Device isn’t connected to Internet?
   Even if Data connection or Wi-Fi isn’t enabled on device, no need to worry. Just enter the details and device will be unlocked. This happens because device stores account details offline.
   
2. I have 2 Step Verification Enabled 
   For Google accounts with 2 Step verification enabled, the application specific passwords are used to login. These passwords are somewhat like: fgjh-ghfs-yuip-gflv-port Problem is about remembering them. Moreover, for security reasons, these passwords aren’t shown again by Google.
   So, you are left with no option other than Factory Reset Android Device.
   
3. I forgot Google Account used to Sign in 
   If you have forgotten Google password too, of the account used to sign in Android, solution is Factory reset only. Even if you reset Google account password from some other device but Android has stored old password and there is no chance to get old password from Google.
   

I didn’t use Google Account on Android 
Now, this is again a difficult situation. You will gain back access on device only after Hard reset of Android phone.


How to Factory Reset Android when Locked  

In unlocked condition, it is easy to wipe / Factory reset device but when it is locked, here’s how you can do it:

• Press Volume UP+Home+Power button at a time till Samsung logo appears. 
• This enters Recovery mode of Android device. 
•  Second option is “Wipe Data/ Factory Reset”. Depending on the Recovery you have installed, it might be third or fourth. galaxy ace cwm1 Forgot Android Unlock Pattern: How To Open
• Reboot.
  
  Note: Touch screen doesn’t work in recovery mode, you have to use volume rocker to move up and down. To select, press power or Home key. Factory reset won’t delete anything from SD Card Memory but it will remove all the user apps installed and remove custom settings if any. Default apps are there itself like Gmail, Play Store, etc however you will need to configure with Google account again.

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