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Make Windows 7, XP or Vista speak a Personal Welcome message everytime you login

You can make your PC narrate welcome message each time you logon to Windows. You must be familiar with Windows build-in Text to Speech program (Narrator) which is in comparison with Windows Vista, more powerful and easy to go around with. We will be creating a simple script to use Windows Narrator class to speak the message. To begin, all you need is to create a VB script file to make use of Windows 7 narrator. First, create a new text file and open it in Notepad. Now insert the following lines of code. In the second line, you can enter any phrase or a sentence that is to be narrated, within the double quotation marks. Dim speaks, speech speaks=”Welcome Mr User” Set speech=CreateObject(“sapi.spvoice”) speech.Speak speaks Save the changes made and close the file. Now rename the file extension to .VBS. In the last step, all that is required is to place this newly created script into Windows Startup folder. In Windows 7, you can directly navigate to Startup folder using the

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Beta Review and Download

                                                                                   Which browser do you use for daily surfing chances are you would say Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera etc… anything but Internet Explorer. However, Microsoft has just unleashed the beta version of IE9, which could make you change your mind about browsers. The first look I would say, It's very minimalist: the box is both the address bar and the search box. The default is of course Bing, but you can change that. Next to that are tabs; to the far right of the screen are discreet icons for your home page, your favorites (not everyone is going to like that being moved to the other side of the screen) and your tools. And that's it. What you get instead of toolbars, add-ons, buttons and sidebars is just acres of screen real estate. Perhaps a little too much on a wide, high-res screen as many websites are designed as though they're going to fit on a sheet of A4 paper, though generally the sense is o

Install Windows 7 or Windows Vista from a USB Drive

Many people are not aware of this, but it is quite possible to install Windows Vista, or Windows 7 from a flash drive. Even among those who are aware of this face, few like to do it themselves, since the procedure involves some command line voodoo. Many people are afraid that the smallest misstep will render their device useless. Well, gone are the days when such people would need to go to the neighbourhood geek to get their USB devices made bootable and ready to install Windows 7. Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Tool is a software focused on doing one thing, and one thing only. It takes a Windows 7 disc image file, and produces a bootable DVD or USB drive for the user. It is true that in DVD burning scenarios, there are plenty of other choice and better competitors, but few are capable of creating a bootable Windows 7 USB with its clean GUI, easy interface and impressive performance. What's more? It's completely free! Its operation is simple. Select the Windows 7 ISO image file

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 hands on First Look Review

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 is launching in few months. So here is the first look preview at the new OS. Look The UI on this phone also known as  Metro UI, Zune or Xbox Live . Windows Phone 7 on homepage uses tiles, instead of application icons. This makes it look different from Apple iOS and Google Android. Tiles offer several advantages. First off, there is a great deal of flexibility about what's on a tile. For example, the address book tile has pictures of your friends on it, not just an icon just like a thumbnail view in Windows. Also, the tiles can be different sizes, so more important ones are easier to see. Tiles will be used to give the user some quick status updates. For example, the email tiles shows how many unread messages are waiting. Developers will have a certain amount of control about what appears on the tiles for their apps. Unlike the Android OS, there are no homescreen widgets, and there is only one home screen, though you can make this as long as you like by a

Apple Introduces iTunes 10 for MAC and Windows

Apple had their media event today and there were plenty of new launches. Apple iTunes 10 is now available and it comes loaded with an integrated social networking  platform named Ping. Ping is largely aimed at the audience that is a heavy user of Apple iTunes. It is also aimed at music lovers. People can sign up, then find friends, acquaintances and public figures to "follow." As with Facebook and Twitter, Ping will deliver a stream of updates, showing friends' iTunes purchases and other information. Ping will also generate a personalized top-10 music chart based on what friends buy or listen to. Apple says Ping is an optional service; people can choose to keep their music purchases and other iTunes actions private. Ping doesn't have to rival Facebook or Twitter in popularity to be a success, Forrester analyst James McQuivey said. He said Ping just needs to help Apple sell a few more songs. The social feature is the first obvious sign that Apple is integrating techno

Apple Introduces iPod Touch 4 (Fourth Generation)

Apple iPod Touch   since 2007 has been the best PMP in the market for music, web or gaming. The only thing really to say about the fourth-generation model is more awesome, yet still not quite a match for the capabilities of the   iPhone 4 . The pricing is the same at the high end, with a 32GB model going for $299, and a 64GB version for $399. The 8GB entry model is $229, which is pricier than the $199 8GB version they kept around last year, but has the advantage of sharing all the same specs as other expensive models. As far as design goes, the fourth-generation model is noticeably lighter and thinner than previous generations but still maintains a sturdy feel with curved, chromed steel backing. The curve is a little less pronounced than the second- and third-generation models, allowing it to lay flat without wobbling, but it still maintains a slimmer taper at the edges than the first-generation version. The volume rocker is now split into two separate buttons, however, the profile

Apple introduces Next Generation Apple TV

Apple introduced all new version of Apple TV, which allow the users to stream HD movies (720p) and TV shows that can be purchased from  Apple's iTunes  snd  Netflix . It was an cheaper version, just $99, of Apple's Web-to-TV device. Apple claims that new  Apple TV  features a powerful A4 processor, which will help to play everything effortlessly without frozen screens or stutters and video will look crisp and clear. Users can enjoy just like watching a DVD and even fast-forward through opening credits, pause for a popcorn break or replay a hilarious scene until the user memorize every line. Apple TV will connect effortlessly with any TV through HDMI cable (sold separately) & no installation other installation is required. The new Apple TV is 80 percent smaller than the previous generation even with a built-in power supply, which makes it perfect for sitting neatly on a widescreen TV stand or squeezing into a crowded media cabinet. Apple CEO Steve Jobs once referred

Apple Introduces iPod Nano Multi-touch Square Touchscreen

Apple has launched the latest version,  Apple iPod Nano .  The all new iPod  Nano has a 1.5-inch color display with 240-by-240 pixel resolution and is 46 percent tinier than the fifth generation Nano. iPod nano has been completely redesigned with Multi-Touch, just like iPhone and iPad. Apple says that 'touch' is the new fashion. So it removed many buttons on the new iPod Nano. It has volume buttons on the side and a clip on at the rear, which are the only hardware buttons on the device . Apple claims that the Nano can play music continuously for 24 hours till it runs out of gas. There would be two variants of the Nano in 8 and 16GB capacities both of which would be available in sleek anodized aluminum and seven bright colors. With the built-in 30-pin connector, users can connect it into car stereo system , home theatre and many other products. The iPod Nano also has FM radio, which will make the users 24 hours engaged. In US 8GB Nano will cost $149 and 16GB version at $179.