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Boost Wi-Fi Router’s Signal Strength using Beer/Beverage Can

Mrinmay Bhattacharjee — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:50:06 +0000

Wi-Fi/WiFi/Wi Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity and allows you to connect to the internet wirelessly with certain devices and wireless enabled Laptop/Netbook/PC.

You can easily boost your Wireless Router’s Wi-Fi signal strength using a Beer/Cold Drink/Beverage Can? Here the Beverage Can will act as a Wireless Extender/Booster! Let’s check out in this post, How to do so? with proper images.

First of all you need following materials in order to make a cheap Wi-Fi Signal Booster/Extender all by yourself:

Any Beer/Cold Drink/Beverage Can
Scissors – Be very cautious while using it
Safety Knife - Be very cautious while using it
Blu Tack – A Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (Can be available in different countries with different brand name/manufacturer)

Now, Follow these steps in order to make a cheap Wi-Fi Signal Booster/Extender for your Wireless Router (Wi-Fi):

1. Clean the Beer/Cold Drink/Beverage Can very well from inside using Tap Water, so that NO Residue is left inside:

You may have to rinse the Can again and again for 2-3 times!

2. Take out the Ring-Pull from the Beverage Can carefully, as there’s no use of it and it’s an unnecessary element:

3. Cut the end of Beverage Can (the non-opening end) using a safety knife very carefully:

4. [Important Step] Now, Cut around the end with the opening almost all the way using a Safety Knife. Leave a little bit of metal near the hole (white line) attached – This part will be the base of your Homemade Wi-Fi Signal Booster/Extender:

5. Now, Cut along the middle of the can in a straight line, opposite to the piece of metal attaching the base, with the help of Scissors very carefully:

6. Be very careful and open up the middle piece of metal by bending it until it starts resembling the shape of a Parabolic Radar Dish Antenna:

7. It’s time to place the completed Wi-Fi booster/extender on your Wi-Fi router. Place it so that the antenna pokes through the opening, and stick the base of the beverage can to the router with a small piece of Blu Tack or other similar adhesive:

After all the above steps are completed, you will notice significant increase in your Wi-Fi Signal Strength, by suitably testing it with your Wi Fi Enabled Smart Phone/Laptop/Netbook/PC!

Note:

Beer Can has been used in above images for illustration purpose only. You can also use any normal and non-alcoholic Cold Drinks/Beverage Can
The Radar Dish Shaped Beverage Can will concentrate Wi-Fi Signals to a particular area where you need Wi-Fi Signals the most, instead of scattering the signal everywhere, where there’s NO use!
The main reason behind a Beverage Can to act like a Wi-Fi Signal Booster/Extender is its Aluminium Body.

Using Kitchen Aluminium Foil for making Wi-Fi Booster/Extender – More cheaper way!

More cheaper way of creating a homemade Wi-Fi Booster/Extender is by using Aluminium Foil. The steps for Creating a Wi-Fi Booster/Extender using Kitchen Aluminium Foil are described in following videos:

Boost Wi-Fi Range using Homemade Parabolic Reflector:

In case, your Wi-Fi Router is mounted on Wall, than you should check out THIS VIDEO:

Pretty Useful and Cheap Ways to Boost your Wi-Fi Signal Strength using homemade Wi-Fi Signal Booster/Extender!

Also See: Locate Best Wi-Fi Hot Spots for your Mobile and Laptop

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20 Beautiful Dual Screen 3D & HD Wallpapers for Windows 7

Rahul Arora — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:48:18 +0000

Dual Screen or Dual Displays are very handy for people who work on multiple projects at the same time. Dual monitor setup separates and organize things to work efficiently without messing up things.

This post features 20 Beautiful 3D (3 Dimensional) and HD (High Definition) Dual Screen Desktop Backgrounds from our eclectic collection to spice up your Windows 7 Desktop (Although! These will also spice up your Desktop, if you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista Operating Systems!). All these backgrounds are available in 72 dpi with the dimension of 3200 x 1200. You can download the whole Wallpaper Pack using the link at the bottom of this post:

You can Download the above 3D and HD Wallpaper Pack for Windows 7 using THIS LINK (Feel Free to Contact Us in case the Download Link is not Working)

Hope you enjoy these Wallpapers for your Dual Screen Setup!

Also See: Aero Wallpaper Pack for your Desktop and Windows 7 Wallpaper Pack

Above Post is a Guest Post by Rahul Arora, who is a Web Developer and Author of TechAbly. If you are also interested in writing a Guest Article feel free to Contact Us

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What is Fourth Generation (4G) Technology & Its Importance?

Mrinmay Bhattacharjee — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:44:31 +0000

As we all know and appreciate, the Internet has changed our lives over the last decade in ways that we never could have imagined. Communication is faster with the additions of Emails and Instant Messaging (IMs) to our lives; Research is simpler and more extensive, as boundless sources of information inhabit thousands and thousands of online Encyclopedias and Articles; and keeping up with Friends and Colleagues is very easy with the invention and seemingly endless expansion of Social Networking sites like Facebook, Orkut, MySpace, Twitter etc.

What is 4G Technology, Its Importance & Choosing a Suitable Provider?

When talking about 4G Technology, the first question that comes in our mind is What is 4G? 4G stands for Fourth Generation Technology and is successor of 3G Technology. In 2009, the ITU-R organization specified the IMT-Advanced (International Mobile Telecommunications Advanced) requirements for 4G standards, setting peak speed requirements for 4G service at 100 Mbit/s (Mega bit per Second) for high mobility communication (such as from trains and cars) and 1 Gbit/s (Gega bit per Second) for low mobility communication (such as pedestrians and stationary users)!

A 4G system is expected to provide a comprehensive and secure all-IP (Internet Protocol) based mobile broadband solution to Laptop Computers, Wireless MODEMs, Smartphones, and other Mobile Devices. Facilities such as Ultra-Broadband Internet access, IP telephony, Gaming Services, and Streamed Multimedia may be provided to users.

The word MAGIC also refers to 4G technology which stands for Mobile multimedia, Any-where, Global mobility solutions over, Integrated wireless and Customized services!

The Internet is enjoying even greater heights of speed and convenience because of wireless companies like Clear 4G etc. With the spread of wireless Internet usage, many people are now connected to the Web just about twenty four hours a day, meaning that they can send and receive Emails more efficiently, are practically never out of touch, and can access any information on the Internet with the click of a single button, no matter where they are. In fact, Wireless Internet is becoming such a widespread reality that it is now very important to look into signing up with a suitable provider so as not to be left behind.

The first thing to consider when choosing a Wireless provider is that if you want to, you can look beyond the big, standard cellular companies. Because these companies constantly advertise their smart phones’ access to 3G and 4G Wireless Services, many people assume that they are the only companies that actually offer these services. However, in reality, there are also companies that do not necessarily sell Cellular devices or Laptops, but they specializes in providing you with cheap and clear Wireless Service!

With such services, all you need is to plug-in a MODEM to your Laptop or Wireless Device, and you will immediately gain access to the Internet, no matter what your current location is, as long as you are within the range of a 4G Network (a range that is getting wider and wider). This means that whether you are sitting in the stands watching a football game, lounging in a bookstore or cafe, or simply staying at home, you can access the Internet on your own, without needing to know the name and password of any specific wireless network, as your own device will have its own connection.

No doubt, Wireless Internet is an amazing tool for Businesses, Schools, Entertainment, and many other aspects of life, and is something that you can easily gain access to.

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Help Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Victims: Donate Online or via Text

Mrinmay Bhattacharjee — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:19:57 +0000

As taken from Wikipedia:

The 2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami was an 8.9 to 9.1-M_W megathrust earthquake off the coast of Japan that occurred at 05:46 UTC (14:46 local time) on 11 March 2011.

News reports indicate that more than 1000 people have died. The earthquake caused extensive damage in Japan, including heavy damage to roads and railways as well as fires in many areas, and a dam collapse. Around 1.4 million households in northeastern Japan were left without electricity and 3.8 million without water. Many electrical generators were taken down, and at least two nuclear reactors were damaged, which prompted evacuations of the affected areas, and a state of emergency was established. The Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant experienced an explosion almost 24 hours after the initial earthquake; however, the blast was in an area not containing radioactive materials. Residents within a 20-kilometer (12 mi) radius of the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant and a 10-kilometer (6.2 mi) radius of the Fukushima II Nuclear Power Plant were evacuated.

The estimates of the Sendai earthquake’s magnitude would make it the largest earthquake to hit Japan and one of the five largest earthquakes in the world since modern record-keeping began. It is thought to have been the largest earthquake within the boundaries of the North American and Pacific tectonic plates in 1,200 years.

Cancel Train Reservation Ticket even after Chart Preparation

Mrinmay Bhattacharjee — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:24:33 +0000

Do you know it’s possible to Cancel Train/Railway Reservation Ticket Online even after chart has been prepared? A Train Ticket, whose chart has been prepared, can be very easily cancelled by filing a TDR in Indian Railways.

In this Post, let’s check out in details How to Cancel a Train Reservation Ticket Online once the chart has been prepared? – Applicable only for Indian Railways

What is TDR?

TDR stands for Ticket Deposit Receipt. If any traveller is unable to perform train journey because of any of the following reasons:

Train Cancelled By Railways and Passenger Not Travelled.

Train running Late by More than Three hours.

Difference of Fare in case proper coach not attached.

AC Failure

Travelled without proper ID proof

Wrongly charged by TTE

Party partially travelled

Passenger Not travelled

Than he/she is entitled to get a refund from Indian Railways (provided that he/she actually got a Reservation Ticket in the Train for which he/she is filing TDR)

Rules for filing TDR

Note: The TDR Rules/Refund Rules/TDR Filing Procedure etc. mentioned in this post is for information purpose only and these may change over time, it’s recommended that you should also check Official TDR Page of IRCTC before filing TDR. In Case, you need help you should Contact IRCTC, not us.

Following are the official rules which you should know before filing TDR:

The TDR Refund will be processed as per Extant Indian Railway Rules

TDR must be filed within 30 Days of Departure of Train

The refund process may take up to 90 days or more

TDR for e-ticket can be filed Online only

For i-Ticket, you’ve to surrender the i-ticket to station master and obtain Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) from him. Now you have to mail your claim along with Original Copy of TDR to the address mentioned in THIS PAGE

IRCTC will process the refund claim with the Railway Administration and refund granted by the Railway shall be credited to your account.

Refund claims under above clause may require at least 90 days or more for processing.

Refund Rule

In case the train is cancelled by Indian Railway due to accidents, breaches or floods, Bandh or Rail Roko agitation etc. – full refund of the fare of entire booked journey will be granted. Online cancellation can be done up to 72 hours.

In case the train is running late more than 3 hours- full fare will be refunded.

In case proper coach is not attached – Difference of fare between the booked class and lower travelled class will be refunded. Certificate from the TTE (in original) for the lower class travelled is must to claim for refund.

a. In case of AC failure of AC1 class/Executive class- Difference of fare between AC1 class or Executive class and First Class will be refunded for the distance AC not worked. Certificate from the TTE (in original) for the AC not worked is must to claim for refund.
b. In case of AC failure of AC2/AC3 class- Difference of fare between AC2/AC3 class and Sleeper Class will be refunded for the distance AC not worked. Certificate from the TTE (in original) for the AC not worked is must to claim for refund.

c. In case of AC failure of AC chair car class- Difference of fare between AC chair car class and second class will be refunded for the distance AC not worked. Certificate from the TTE (in original) for the AC not worked is must to claim for refund.

In case Travelling without proper ID proof-will be considered without ticket and will be charged accordingly. Chief Commercial Manager/Refunds can be approached for discretionary refund. Excess fare ticket (EFT) (in original) issued by the TTE is must to claim for refund.

In case of wrongly charged by the TTE-full refund will be granted by the Chief Commercial Manager/Refunds. Excess fare ticket (EFT) (in original) issued by the TTE is must to claim for refund.

In case party/ family partially travelled- refund will be granted by the Chief Commercial Manager/Refunds as per rule. Certificate from the TTE (in original) for the less passenger travelled is must to claim for refund.

In case passenger not travelled- refund will be granted by the Chief Commercial Manager/Refunds as per extant Railway rule. Partially used reserved ticket by Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Jan Shatabadi Express – No refund will be given

In case Indian Railways is not able to provide accommodation – full refund will be granted.

Refund on Tatkal Ticket- if it is cancelled up to 24 hrs before the scheduled departure of the train 25% excluding the Tatkal charges will be refunded. Thereafter there would be zero refund.
Note-Certificate from the TTE (in original) for the AC not worked or Excess fare ticket (EFT) (in original) issued by the TTE for wrongly charged or Certificate from the TTE (in original) for the less passenger travelled may be submitted to the following address along with the application to claim for refund

GGM/IT,
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism, Corporation Ltd.,
Internet Ticketing Center,
State Entry Road,
New Delhi – 110 055.

In case of any problem in e-ticket TDR filing, you can mail to etickets@irctc.co.in

How to File TDR?

Filing TDR Online is very easy and can be done in a matter of some clicks. All you need is to follow the steps mentioned below:

Note: Filing Fraudulent TDR is illegal. Strict Legal Consequences will be taken by Indian Railways against the offender. So, it’s recommended that you should not file false TDR in any way.

1. Login to your IRCTC Account using THIS LINK

2. As soon as you are logged in to your Account, click on My Transactions in the Left Sidebar >> Click on File TDR. You’ll see a list of all Train Tickets whose Date of Journey has been elapsed:

3. Now you have to Select the PNR Number of your Train for which you want to file TDR. After selection, click on File TDR Button (See Screenshot above)

4. In the Next Page, you have to select the Passenger Name for claiming TDR Refund. Once selected, you have to select appropriate reason for your TDR using the Drop Down Menu. In case you select Others in the option, than you will have to all the details for your TDR:

Once you have selected the Passenger Name and appropriate Reason, click on Submit Button

5. A Notification will pop-up asking you to confirm your TDR Submission, click on OK Button to proceed, else click Cancel if you want to make any changes in the previous steps:

7. Once you click OK, a Successful TDR Entry Confirmation Page will be displayed.

How to View/Check your TDR Status?

1. Click on My Transactions in the Left Sidebar >> Then Click on TDR History:

2. Either Enter the PNR Number in the Search Box or Select the PNR Number from the list displayed and then click on Check Status Button:

3. Your TDR Status will be displayed in the immediate next page

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