Gmail: hard drive to store files

Steps to set up Gmail inbox
To be able to achieve this, of course, is that you need a Gmail account. If you do not have a Gmail inbox, you can create a mailing address at gmail.com.
You should note this, to use Gmail as the mail partition the drive to store files, the file is stored on it will be contained in the Inbox, so if you intend to store multiple file on this, you will confuse the message contained in this. To assist with file storage and organization arrangements have order, you can set to the file will be contained in the Archive rather than contained in the Inbox. This will help your Inbox is not disorder.
Here is how to set up the file will be contained in the Archive in the Inbox instead:
- First, you log into your Gmail account at http://gmail.com
- Next, you click the Settings link at the top right corner. Here, you continue to click on link Filters. Purpose of this is to create a filter, so that the file you want to hold on Gmail will be filtered from the Inbox and move into Archive.
- At Filters, you click the link to Create a new filter. Here, you enter into GMAILFS Subject box and click Next Step.
- Next check box to Skip the Inbox (Archive it) and click Create Filter.
Now, when you use Gmail as a disk partition to hold the file, it will automatically skip the Inbox and contain the Archive.

Install GMailDrive

To be able to turn Gmail into a partition, the drive must have the support of GmailDrive. This program will create a direct link from your computer to your Gmail account. At that time, you can directly access your Gmail account through your My Computer or Windows Explorer, enter the login information and begin storing files in the same as on the drive partition other. After installing the program successfully, you open the My Computer window and see the partition new drive named Gmail Drive.

GMailDrive used to contain files

Now, after the program is installed, you can easily store files on the drive partition Gmail by simply right-click the file and select Send to -> Gmail Drive, or you can copy and paste directly to the Gmail drive. When your file starts to drive Gmail, a dialog performers will upload the show for you.

And in case you want to delete a file from disk partition, you can right-click the file and select delete, or simply click on the file and press the Delete key. In summary, the operation on file for this partition completely identical to the normal partition on the hard drive. Image below will show you that.

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How to make your Internet Speed run faster

I’ve just seen your video Optimize Your ISP’s Slow Internet Connection, and I’m kind of an expert on this subject because I have been using dial-up and slow speed connections for all my life and I have only recently updated to a wireless HUAWEI 2G and 3G connection. Anyway, during my time using dial-up I came up with different ways to speed up my connection and here are some of them. By the way, these can also be used for any slow connection speed. I used these techniques when I “upgraded” from dial-up to GPRS via cellular Bluetooth, which was 1KB faster than dial up. Anyway, here we go.
1. Firewalls:
Blocking some programs from connecting to the Internet (like WinAmp player, which automatically tries to check for updates). You’d be surprised how many applications try connecting to the Internet behind your back. I’ve caught my Windows Explorer connecting to the Internet; after looking up the IP thinking it was some Trojan, It turned out to be windows.com. Many people have complained about this, claiming it’s spyware. This is one reason I think Open Source operating systems are much better!
2. Internet Browsing/Images:
Setting up your Internet browser to not download or show images during browsing will open up pages much faster, which enables you to read articles and blogs without having to wait ten minutes for the page to load. This can be done in Microsoft Internet Explorer and I’m sure it can be done with Firefox and other Internet explorers.In MS-IE this can be done by going to Tools / Internet Options / Advance Tab / scroll down until you see “Show Pictures”; just uncheck that and enjoy.
3. Download Managers:
Make sure you have a program that has a resume option. The resume option is a great feature that enables you to continue downloading a file even if your connection was lost during downloading. Some download links are not direct, which means they don’t support resuming. RapidShare and Megaupload are file hosters that don’t provide direct links.
4. Cache:
Don’t delete your cache too often or not at all, since you’re on a slow connection. Your cache wont build up to gigabytes anytime soon, so don’t freak out if you get 200 MB of files cached after a month and think that’s too much, its OK.
5. Stop It!
Stop using dial-up! Upgrading your current Internet connection is the best way to optimize and boost your connection speed. There is probably no good excuse nowadays for using dial-up unless you live in the middle of the wilderness; ask your mobile phone company if they offer any Internet connections like PCMCIA cards or HUAWEI cards. Ask if your area provides fiber optic connections, DSL, or better yet, ask your neighbors if they are using a fast connection. If they are, ask them if they can give you their network password so you can use their wireless connection pay them if you have to! If they don’t have wireless, buy a long DSL cable and pay them monthly. Do anything just drop the dial-up.

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How to create cool animated Avatars using your Webcam

You know you have always wanted to have an animated avatar of yourself to put on your blog, website, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, or upload to your Gravatar account but you’ve never figured out an easy way to do it – well that is, until now.
Cool Webcam Avatars lets you create avatars directly from your webcam using their website and you do not have to sign up for an account or install any software.
There are 4 easy steps to create your animated avatar and it takes about 2 to 3 minutes from start to finish.
There are lots of things you can record, not just your face, so be creative. You need to take into account that the finished avatar will show up larger on the screen than the smaller size some sites normally require. That means you need to record a clear picture so it is easy to see if a site you use it on resizes it.
Step 1: Visit Cool Webcam Avatars and click the Record Your Avatar! button at the top of the screen.

Step 2: A screen will appear which asks if this site can use your webcam. Click Allow.

Step 3: Click Start. You only have about 2 seconds to record but you can try again if you don’t like the results.
Step 4: When you like your results click Download Avatar! On the next page you can right-click on the avatar to save it to your computer. You do not have to signup for an account but make sure you save your avatar before you leave the page because it will not be saved unless you create an account.
Here are some avatars from their site that people have recorded to give you some more ideas.

If you decide to create an account, your avatar will be visible to the public. It will appear on the Cool Webcam Avatars site and you can show it to the world. Creating an account is easy and free. After logging in, the avatars will be assigned to your account.

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Test your Internet Connection Speed for free

If your Internet connection seems slow, the first step is to benchmark it using an Internet speed test site. An Internet speed test can give you an accurate indication of how much bandwidth is available to you at the current time.
Whether you have high speed broadband or a dial-up Internet connection, an Internet speed test can help determine if you’re speeding along the Information Superhighway as fast as you should be.
Check out the Top 3 Internet Speed Test Sites listed below:

1. Speedtest.net Internet Speed Test

Of all the Internet speed test sites out there, this one is the winner by a landslide! It’s fast, free and graphically appealing with a speedometer-like display. A huge list of worldwide test locations are available making for very accurate results. The nearest one is automatically calculated based on your IP address which is very handy.
Speedtest.net also keeps a log of all the Internet speed tests that you perform and creates an attractive results graphic you can send to your friends or post online.
Speedtest.net is operated by Ookla, a major provider of speed test technology to many sites, like Speakeasy.

2. AuditMyPC.com Internet Speed Test

Another great Internet speed test site is this one hosted at AuditMyPC.com. While there are no multiple server locations to choose from, the results are very easy to read and have been fairly accurate based in my tests.
Like most other bandwidth speed test sites available, this site tests both download bandwidth and upload bandwidth.

3. CNET Bandwidth Meter Speed Test

The CNET Bandwidth Meter Speed Test is an Internet speed test like most others and I’ve found it to be fairly accurate.
This site differs in its ability to rank your connection next to others from the same ISP. I highly recommend this Internet speed test in addition to the others on this page based on this feature.
One important thing to note about this Internet speed test is that it only tests the download bandwidth for your connection. Most internet speed test sites test both the download and upload bandwidth for your Internet connection. Still, this is a great tool considering the comparison features.

Original Post: About.com – PC Support

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How to practice your vocabulary online with VerbaLearn

Being a gentleman of Southern persuasion (only a few miles south of the Mason-Dixon line, but why bother with details?), I’ve picked up some bad linguistic habits. I’m not trying to say that everyone in the South speaks poorly, but more than the occasional verbal faux pas can be heard in and around my town.
For those of us who do not know excrement from a brand of shoe polish, especially students studying for the ACT, SAT, or GRE, VerbaLearn makes for an invaluable tool to practice your vocabulary.

Before you sign up, you may indicate which test you are studying for, if any, and then challenge yourself with a quick quiz on the meanings of certain words. VerbaLearn automatically starts building up your first word list based on incorrect answers or answers which you indicate were just guesses. Once you get about ten words in, you’re ready to sign up (it’s free) and continue your first course. The initial course is made up of 50 words however you will be dealing with 10-20 words at a time, depending on an account option you choose.

Once you have built a list, you can take vocabulary quiz with fill-in-the-blank questions as well as definitions. Many of these questions will be repeated until the system is sure that you have a particular word down correctly. Once you have mastered some words, you will be encouraged to build another study list. Whether or not you get a quiz question correct, you may review the correct answer anytime.

If you prefer to learn by listening, you may download a generated MP3 file with the study list on which you need to work. This can be a direct download or, for folks on the go, via a podcast feed.

As I’m sure you can see from the screenshot below, I still have plenty of words to work on. The basic VerbaLearn service is free for all. If I was a student, my parents or another sponsor could add money to my VerbaLearn2Earn account, giving me a “cash card” which could be loaded with a small amount for each word I successfully learn.

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