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Torrents can be used to download movies, TV shows, songs, latest softwares, videos, games and a lot of other things, absolutely FREE! Its not too difficult to get started with Torrents, and this is a mini guide, where you will learn just the things you need to start off and download efficiently. The technology is called " BitTorrent". It is a file sharing protocol based on a Peer to Peer (P2P) system. That means you will be downloading your stuff from others users just like you, collectively called as "Peers" including you. The people from who you are downloading from are called as " Seeders" and the people who are downloading are called " Leechers". In short, Seeders + Leechers = Peers To start off, you need to download a BitTorrent Client like utorrent. There are a lot of clients available, just Google search "torrent clients". Then, you have to search for what you want to download.You need to look for a "(something).torrent" file. This contains information like the names, size and number of files in a Torrent you want to download. Search for the ".torrent" file on Inspired By TECH Torrents Custom Search (search box at the end of this post) or Google. All you need to do is put in your keywords and add "torrent" after them. Example: You want to download the game "Grand Prix 4". Search for "grand prix 4 torrent" on Google. You will see a number of different websites offering the torrent file. Some of these websites might ask for a nominal one time fee. Its upto you, otherwise just try some other website. Some sites may also ask for a Sign Up. You need to check the following things for getting a fast and working download. - Check the files included in the torrent to see if thats what you are looking for. (Sometimes they might be music videos when you want to download just the songs)
- See the number of Seeders or Seeds. More the number of Seeders, faster the download.
- Go through the Comments other users have posted. You will immediately get an idea if the torrent is a working one or not.
Now, download the "(something).torrent" file. Normally, your browser will ask you if you want to "Open With" or "Save to Disk". You can open it directly in the BitTorrent Client you have downloaded, or save and open it. Before your download starts in your BitTorrent Client, a list of all the files in the torrent will be displayed. Here, you can choose which files you want to download and uncheck the rest. Your download will now start. Since this works on the P2P system, parts of your download (even if your download is not complete) will be uploaded to other users. An unlimited data internet connection is highly recommended. You can also restrict your upload limit to 1kbps, which will leave a good amount of your bandwidth for your download. Note that in most clients, you cannot set your upload limit to zero. These were the absolute basics you need to know. Inspired By TECH Torrents Custom SearchHAPPY DOWNLOADING!For more details on how torrents work, go through A beginners Guide to BitTorrent
This post will help you use Google Talk (Gtalk) in different alternate ways if your network administrator has blocked Instant Messaging (IM) or if you are using an old computer. Try all the following steps one by one.
- Download and Install Gtalk from www.google.com/talk
- Open Gmail. You can chat inside Gmail after you "turn on chat".
- Use the Google Talk Gadget
- Use the Gtalk Sidebar add on in your Firefox Browser.
- Sign in igoogle, your personalized Google Homepage. Go to "Add Stuff" and add Gtalk.
- Use Meebo at www.meebo.com. Here, you can sign in AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ and Jabber at the same time.
- Use a Jabber Client. You can sign in to any Jabber Client with your Google Login. Google Search "jabber clients" to download one. Search for "online jabber clients" to use Google Talk in Jabber in a browser.
- Go to demo.java2script.org/gtalk or izuz.net/gtalk. This is a copy of Gtalk, but written in JavaScript. Its slower than the original version, but it does work!
- Use a proxy site to go to the Google Talk Gadget or Meebo. Google search "proxy sites" or "proxy servers" and you will find many. If the first few don't work, keep trying more. (Do not use sensitive information like credit card numbers when you are under a proxy, as these sites cannot be trusted completely).
- Try the Meebo Repeater. This will turn a computer which has internet access without problems (like your home computer) into a proxy server, to which you can connect any other computer and use Meebo.
- Go to Mobile Instant Messaging on this blog to use IM directly on your mobile phone.
Use Google Talk to chat on AIM, MSN and Yahoo! MessengersYes, this is possible! A long and interesting process, but its nicely given. Click Here to go to the page with all the instructions.
OR, simply download Nimbuzz for Windows to chat with all AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, Google Talk and Skype contacts together. Related: Find "Invisible" friends on Google TalkSet your Google Talk status to "IDLE" at all times
Earth Caller (Works only in Internet Explorer)
www.earthcaller.com For Free Calls to USA.
Just dial the number, that's it!!
(Without the international USA code "+1") For International Free calls. You can call only countries listed here, please go through these first. 1) Dial 2189366410 from Earth Caller.
2) Put authorization code 1550# (from the Dial Pad)
3) Wait till you are asked for the destination number. Dial the number you want to call with the international code, without "+".
If you are in USA, you can directly dial 2189366410 from your phone, and follow steps 2 and 3. Please note, local USA call charges will apply in this case.
(The number 2189366410 was owned by Yak4Ever, which has now shut down. Hence, you will not be able to make International Free Calls. I will update this post as soon as a new service comes up)
(Only 120 characters. The SMS is sent with an Advertisement) Wadja
www.wadja.com/iphone.aspx Mobile Social Network. Does not need the SMS receiver to sign up, but does not have an address book. Can be used with a mobile phone browser. Point your phone browser to m.wadja.com
mobiK
www.mobikpro.com/mobik/client Needs the SMS receiver to sign up, but has an address book. Mobile phone application available. Point your phone browser to www.mobikpro.com/app (mobik seems to have a problem currently and says "no ad sponsor", I hope the normal service will resume soon, because its really good. Check back for updates.)
You will need 1) An active GPRS/EDGE/CDMA/WI-FI connection. (Data transfer charges will apply depending on your service provider) OR 2) Connecting cables or bluetooth compatibility with your computer.
Opera Mini
www.operamini.com Free mobile Web browser for your phone. Fast and secure, supports RSS feeds and emails with attachments, downloads files to your phone and lets you publish to your blogs directly.
ZYB | Bring mobile data to life
zyb.com Store and sync your phone's contacts, calender and messages online. This service is great to have a backup of mainly the contacts, which can be easily downloaded to a new phone.
Getjar
www.getjar.com/software Get free Java, Symbian, Palm and Pocket PC software. Loads of interesting applications and games. Point your mobile phone browser to wap.getjar.com
You will need an active GPRS/EDGE/CDMA/WI-FI connection. (Data transfer charges will apply depending on your service provider)
GoTalkMobile
www.gotalkmobile.com A Google Talk client for J2ME cell phones. Point your mobile phone browser at wap.gotalkmobile.com to download.
fring mobile
www.fring.com Allows you to TALK & IM via your handset's internet connection to other mobile phones and PC-based services such as Skype, MSN Messenger, ICQ, Google Talk, SIP and Twitter.
Nimbuzz
www.nimbuzz.com Login with your AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, Google Talk or Skype account and start sending Instant Messages right away. It has a BUZZ feature which can be used to alert offline friends also. Point your mobile phone browser at get.nimbuzz.com to download.
Firefox Web Browser The award-winning Web browser is now faster, more secure, and fully customizable to your online life. Its super stable and does not crash, and yes, it has Tabs. Try Customize Google. CustomizeGoogle is a Firefox extension that enhances Google search results by adding extra information (like links to Yahoo, Ask.com, MSN etc) and removing unwanted information (like ads and spam). It also has a lot of other very useful features.
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html With the ability to scan your RAM, Registry, hard drives, and external storage devices for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components, Ad-Aware 2007 easily can clean your system, allowing you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web. Can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer. This is a multi-platform office productivity suite. It is just like Microsoft Office, but totally free as it is open source. It includes the key desktop applications, such as a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation manager, and drawing program, with a user interface and feature set similar to other office suites. Sophisticated and flexible, OpenOffice.org also works transparently with a variety of file formats, including those of Microsoft Office. CCleaner is a freeware PC optimization tool. It combines a system cleaner that removes unused and temporary files from your system and also a fully featured registry cleaner. CCleaner allows Windows to run faster, more efficiently and gives you more hard disk space.
Follow these simple steps:
- Install a good anti-virus software, a firewall and a adware/spyware remover.
- Keep the main drive of your hard disk, the drive where your operating system is installed (C: in most cases) as free as possible. Transfer your files and other data to a different drive. (Always keep a back up of your important data)
- Use a Registry, temporary and unwanted files cleaner (like CCleaner) regularly.
- Defragment your hard disk at least once a month. Disk Defragmenter (Windows) is in Programs > Accesories > System Tools.
Get FREE computer software at the Computer Essentials post.
Try the Inspired By TECH Online Movies Custom Search to find English and Hindi Movies.
Boxsweeper - English movies, TV shows and music videos.
boxsweeper.com/index.htm ApnaView - Indian Movies.
www.apnaview.com
Try the Inspired By TECH Videos Custom Search to find the best Videos.
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself
www.youtube.com
Google Video
video.google.com Metacafe – Best Videos & Funny Movies
www.metacafe.com Babelgum - Videos
www.babelgum.com Joost - 15,000+ TV shows, 250+ Channels
www.joost.com
Google is not just about Search and Gmail. Improve your search results using Search Features Take a look at all the Google Products See what new products Google are coming up with at Google Labs
GMail Drive
www.viksoe.dk/code/gmail.htm
GMail Drive is a Shell Namespace Extension that creates a virtual filesystem around your Google Mail account, allowing you to use Gmail as a storage medium.
Use Google Talk to chat on AIM, MSN and Yahoo! Messengers
Yes, this is possible! A long and interesting process, but its nicely given. Click Here to go to the page with all the instructions.
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