What's the IP address on my computer ??????

Start > Run > type 'cmd' > type 'ipconfig' > hit 'enter'

Clearing cache and cookies from browser

Clearing cache and cookies is necessary to clear the browser's memory. Often it is recommended if certain applications are not loading or you are experiencing any latency for certain URLs on your browser. Below you will learn more about it for different browsers:

Internet Explorer

• Select Tools
• Select Internet Options
• Select Temporary Internet Files
• Select Delete Cookies
• Select Delete Files

Firefox

• Select Tools
• Select Options
• Select Privacy
• Select Clear for Cookies and Cache

Netscape

Delete Cookies

• Select Tools
• Select Cookie Manager
• Select Manage Stored Cookies
• Select Click Remove All Cookies

Clear Cache

• Select Edit
• Select Preferences
• Select Advanced
• Select Cache
• Select Clear Cache

Minoru - the electronic eyes staring at you !!!!

Hey ! meet Minoru - world's first 3-D webcam. Connect it to your PC and it will come alive, it's eyes will light up at you in 3D. Your friends and family can now see you in 3D over your favourite messaging program like Windows Live Messenger, Skype, AOL instant messenger, OoVoo and many others. You can also take 3D photos or even shoot 3D videos and upload them to YouTube.

Minoru = Reality! Well.... that's what it means in Japanese !

Minoru connects easily to your PC’s USB 2.0 port just like any other webcam but that’s where the similarities end. The Minoru software has stereoscopic anaglyphic processing that lets you be seen in three dimensions. The red and cyan anaglyph image produced by Minoru can be viewed by anybody who is wearing commonly available red and cyan 3D glasses (five pairs included free with Minoru). Minoru can also be used as a standard 2D webcam for anyone who doesn’t have the 3D glasses at hand.

For now, Minoru is available at major electronics retailers in the UK, EU and USA

For more details visit source

Difference between http:// and https:// ( How does 's' create the difference)

It's all about keeping you secure !!!! HTTP stands for HyperText Transport Protocol, which is just a fancy way of saying it's a protocol (a language , in a manner of speaking) for information to be passed back and forth between web servers and clients.

The important thing is the letter 'S' which makes the difference between HTTP and HTTPS.

The S (big surprise !) stands for "Secure". If you visit a website or webpage, and look at the address in the web browser, it will likely begin with the following: http://

This means that the website is talking to your browser using the regular 'unsecure' language.

In other words, it is possible for someone to "eavesdrop" on your computer's conversation with the website.

If you fill out a form on the website, someone might see the information you send to that site.

This is why you never ever enter your credit card number in an http website!

But, if the web address begins with https://, that basically means your computer is talking to the website in a secure code that no one can eavesdrop on.

If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card information, you should automatically look to see if the web address begins with https://

If it doesn't, there's no way you're going to enter sensitive information like a credit card number.

The latest Skype V.4.0.0.206

Skype uses P2P technology to connect you to other users. Not to share files, but to talk with them for free. The technology is extremely advanced, but very simple and easy to use. You will be making perfect quality free phone calls to your friends all over the world in no time using your computers sound card, speakers and microphone.

Make free PC to PC calls from your computer on Skype and great rates to phones and mobiles across the world. And the sound quality is excellent, too – keep Skype running all day and it’s like you’re in the same room as the person you’re talking to.

Features

* Free PC to PC calls to people anywhere in the world.
* Free video calls – plus get more detail than ever before with High Quality Video.
* Call phones and mobiles at great low rates per minute.
* Instant message for free when it’s not a good time to talk.
* Forward your calls to your mobile when you’re offline.
* Send SMS messages to people on mobiles.
* Comes with the Google Toolbar (optional install). you can free download Skype 4.0.0.206 now.

System Requirements:

No special requirements.

The latest version was released on 03.02.2009

Trojan Horse ??? What's that ?????????

Trojan Horse is a malware which is widely believed to belong to the 'virus' domain. However, there are a few differences which are worth discussing:
Trojan Horse is quite similar to virus in attempting to infiltrate a computer without the user’s knowledge and of course ! 'consent.' A Trojan Horse, often presents itself as one form while it is actually another. A recent example of malware acting as a Trojan horse is the recent e-mail version of the "Swen" virus, which falsely claimed to be a Microsoft update application.
Trojans typically do one of two things: they either destroy or modify data the moment they launch, such as erase a hard drive, or they attempt to search out and steal passwords, financial
credentials, and other such confidential information.
Trojan Horses can be a bigger problem than other types of viruses as they are designed to be destructive or disruptive, as opposed to viruses and worms where the coder may not intend to do any harm at all. Essentially this distinction does not matter in the real world. You can lump viruses, Trojans, and worms together as "things I don't want on my computer or my network".
So.....how do you prevent the attack ?
The methods for dealing with Trojans are generally the same as for those for dealing with viruses. Most virus scanners attempt to deal with some of the common Trojans with varying degrees of success. There are also specific "anti-Trojan" scanners available. You may also want to try the 30-days free trial of Trojan remover free download here or even here.