Get Free Coloured Printer With Windows 7 Laptop

Follow these simple steps to get a free color printer:

· Buy a Windows 7 laptop
· SMS WINF to 58888 & get your promo code
· Take your student id card and your promo card to your nearest Reliance Digital Store http://fb.windows.com/hdG

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10 reasons why PCs crash U must Know

Fatal error: the system has become unstable or is busy," it says. "Enter to return to Windows or press Control-Alt-Delete to restart your computer. If you do this you will lose any unsaved information in all open applications."


You have just been struck by the Blue Screen of Death. Anyone who uses Mcft Windows will be familiar with this. What can you do? More importantly, how can you prevent it happening?



1 Hardware conflict


The number one reason why Windows crashes is hardware conflict. Each hardware device communicates to other devices through an interrupt request channel (IRQ). These are supposed to be unique for each device.


For example, a printer usually connects internally on IRQ 7. The keyboard usually uses IRQ 1 and the floppy disk drive IRQ 6. Each device will try to hog a single IRQ for itself.


If there are a lot of devices, or if they are not installed properly, two of them may end up sharing the same IRQ number. When the user tries to use both devices at the same time, a crash can happen. The way to check if your computer has a hardware conflict is through the following route:


* Start-Settings-Control Panel-System-Device Manager.


Often if a device has a problem a yellow '!' appears next to its description in the Device Manager. Highlight Computer (in the Device Manager) and press Properties to see the IRQ numbers used by your computer. If the IRQ number appears twice, two devices may be using it.


Sometimes a device might share an IRQ with something described as 'IRQ holder for PCI steering'. This can be ignored. The best way to fix this problem is to remove the problem device and reinstall it.


Sometimes you may have to find more recent drivers on the internet to make the device function properly. A good resource is www.driverguide.com. If the device is a soundcard, or a modem, it can often be fixed by moving it to a different slot on the motherboard (be careful about opening your computer, as you may void the warranty).


When working inside a computer you should switch it off, unplug the mains lead and touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity.


To be fair to Mcft, the problem with IRQ numbers is not of its making. It is a legacy problem going back to the first PC designs using the IBM 8086 chip. Initially there were only eight IRQs. Today there are 16 IRQs in a PC. It is easy to run out of them. There are plans to increase the number of IRQs in future designs.


2 Bad Ram


Ram (random-access memory) problems might bring on the blue screen of death with a message saying Fatal Exception Error. A fatal error indicates a serious hardware problem. Sometimes it may mean a part is damaged and will need replacing.


But a fatal error caused by Ram might be caused by a mismatch of chips. For example, mixing 70-nanosecond (70ns) Ram with 60ns Ram will usually force the computer to run all the Ram at the slower speed. This will often crash the machine if the Ram is overworked.


One way around this problem is to enter the BIOS settings and increase the wait state of the Ram. This can make it more stable. Another way to troubleshoot a suspected Ram problem is to rearrange the Ram chips on the motherboard, or take some of them out. Then try to repeat the circumstances that caused the crash. When handling Ram try not to touch the gold connections, as they can be easily damaged.


Parity error messages also refer to Ram. Modern Ram chips are either parity (ECC) or non parity (non-ECC). It is best not to mix the two types, as this can be a cause of trouble.


EMM386 error messages refer to memory problems but may not be connected to bad Ram. This may be due to free memory problems often linked to old Dos-based programmes.


3 BIOS settings


Every motherboard is supplied with a range of chipset settings that are decided in the factory. A common way to access these settings is to press the F2 or delete button during the first few seconds of a boot-up.


Once inside the BIOS, great care should be taken. It is a good idea to write down on a piece of paper all the settings that appear on the screen. That way, if you change something and the computer becomes more unstable, you will know what settings to revert to.


A common BIOS error concerns the CAS latency. This refers to the Ram. Older EDO (extended data out) Ram has a CAS latency of 3. Newer SDRam has a CAS latency of 2. Setting the wrong figure can cause the Ram to lock up and freeze the computer's display.


Mcft Windows is better at allocating IRQ numbers than any BIOS. If possible set the IRQ numbers to Auto in the BIOS. This will allow Windows to allocate the IRQ numbers (make sure the BIOS setting for Plug and Play OS is switched to 'yes' to allow Windows to do this.).


4 Hard disk drives


After a few weeks, the information on a hard disk drive starts to become piecemeal or fragmented. It is a good idea to defragment the hard disk every week or so, to prevent the disk from causing a screen freeze. Go to


* Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-Disk Defragmenter


This will start the procedure. You will be unable to write data to the hard drive (to save it) while the disk is defragmenting, so it is a good idea to schedule the procedure for a period of inactivity using the Task Scheduler.


The Task Scheduler should be one of the small icons on the bottom right of the Windows opening page (the desktop).


Some lockups and screen freezes caused by hard disk problems can be solved by reducing the read-ahead optimisation. This can be adjusted by going to


* Start-Settings-Control Panel-System Icon-Performance-File System-Hard Disk.


Hard disks will slow down and crash if they are too full. Do some housekeeping on your hard drive every few months and free some space on it. Open the Windows folder on the C drive and find the Temporary Internet Files folder. Deleting the contents (not the folder) can free a lot of space.


Empty the Recycle Bin every week to free more space. Hard disk drives should be scanned every week for errors or bad sectors. Go to


* Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-ScanDisk


Otherwise assign the Task Scheduler to perform this operation at night when the computer is not in use.


5 Fatal OE exceptions and VXD errors


Fatal OE exception errors and VXD errors are often caused by video card problems.


These can often be resolved easily by reducing the resolution of the video display. Go to


* Start-Settings-Control Panel-Display-Settings


Here you should slide the screen area bar to the left. Take a look at the colour settings on the left of that window. For most desktops, high colour 16-bit depth is adequate.


If the screen freezes or you experience system lockups it might be due to the video card. Make sure it does not have a hardware conflict. Go to


* Start-Settings-Control Panel-System-Device Manager


Here, select the + beside Display Adapter. A line of text describing your video card should appear. Select it (make it blue) and press properties. Then select Resources and select each line in the window. Look for a message that says No Conflicts.


If you have video card hardware conflict, you will see it here. Be careful at this point and make a note of everything you do in case you make things worse.


The way to resolve a hardware conflict is to uncheck the Use Automatic Settings box and hit the Change Settings button. You are searching for a setting that will display a No Conflicts message.


Another useful way to resolve video problems is to go to


* Start-Settings-Control Panel-System-Performance-Graphics


Here you should move the Hardware Acceleration slider to the left. As ever, the most common cause of problems relating to graphics cards is old or faulty drivers (a driver is a small piece of software used by a computer to communicate with a device).


Look up your video card's manufacturer on the internet and search for the most recent drivers for it.


6 Viruses


Often the first sign of a virus infection is instability. Some viruses erase the boot sector of a hard drive, making it impossible to start. This is why it is a good idea to create a Windows start-up disk. Go to


* Start-Settings-Control Panel-Add/Remove Programs


Here, look for the Start Up Disk tab. Virus protection requires constant vigilance.


A virus scanner requires a list of virus signatures in order to be able to identify viruses. These signatures are stored in a DAT file. DAT files should be updated weekly from the website of your antivirus software manufacturer.


An excellent antivirus programme is McAfee VirusScan by Network Associates ( www.nai.com). Another is Norton AntiVirus 2000, made by Symantec ( www.symantec.com).


7 Printers


The action of sending a document to print creates a bigger file, often called a postscript file.


Printers have only a small amount of memory, called a buffer. This can be easily overloaded. Printing a document also uses a considerable amount of CPU power. This will also slow down the computer's performance.


If the printer is trying to print unusual characters, these might not be recognised, and can crash the computer. Sometimes printers will not recover from a crash because of confusion in the buffer. A good way to clear the buffer is to unplug the printer for ten seconds. Booting up from a powerless state, also called a cold boot, will restore the printer's default settings and you may be able to carry on.


8 Software


A common cause of computer crash is faulty or badly-installed software. Often the problem can be cured by uninstalling the software and then reinstalling it. Use Norton Uninstall or Uninstall Shield to remove an application from your system properly. This will also remove references to the programme in the System Registry and leaves the way clear for a completely fresh copy.


The System Registry can be corrupted by old references to obsolete software that you thought was uninstalled. Use Reg Cleaner by Jouni Vuorio to clean up the System Registry and remove obsolete entries. It works on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), Windows Millennium Edition (ME), NT4 and Windows 2000.


Read the instructions and use it carefully so you don't do permanent damage to the Registry. If the Registry is damaged you will have to reinstall your operating system. Reg Cleaner can be obtained from www.jv16.org


Often a Windows problem can be resolved by entering Safe Mode. This can be done during start-up. When you see the message "Starting Windows" press F4. This should take you into Safe Mode.


Safe Mode loads a minimum of drivers. It allows you to find and fix problems that prevent Windows from loading properly.


Sometimes installing Windows is difficult because of unsuitable BIOS settings. If you keep getting SUWIN error messages (Windows setup) during the Windows installation, then try entering the BIOS and disabling the CPU internal cache. Try to disable the Level 2 (L2) cache if that doesn't work.


Remember to restore all the BIOS settings back to their former settings following installation.


9 Overheating


Central processing units (CPUs) are usually equipped with fans to keep them cool. If the fan fails or if the CPU gets old it may start to overheat and generate a particular kind of error called a kernel error. This is a common problem in chips that have been overclocked to operate at higher speeds than they are supposed to.


One remedy is to get a bigger better fan and install it on top of the CPU. Specialist cooling fans/heatsinks are available from www.computernerd.com or www.coolit.com


CPU problems can often be fixed by disabling the CPU internal cache in the BIOS. This will make the machine run more slowly, but it should also be more stable.


10 Power supply problems


With all the new construction going on around the country the steady supply of electricity has become disrupted. A power surge or spike can crash a computer as easily as a power cut.


If this has become a nuisance for you then consider buying a uninterrupted power supply (UPS). This will give you a clean power supply when there is electricity, and it will give you a few minutes to perform a controlled shutdown in case of a power cut.


It is a good investment if your data are critical, because a power cut will cause any unsaved data to be lost.

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Samsung Galaxy Beam India price announced - Rs 29,900

It's just confirmed. The price of Samsung Beam in the Indian market has just been confirmed. The Android-based projector phone to cost you Rs 29,900 on the official online store of Samsung India. However, there is no release date for the Indian market mentioned on the site. We will surely keep an eye on it and update with another post as soon as the release date is revealed. Just keep tuned here.




The Galaxy Beam is Samsung's second attempt to Android projector phone. It runs on Android 2.3 and features 1GHz dual core processor, 5MP camera with flash, 4-inch WVGA screen display, 768MB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory. You can expand the memory by up to 32GB.

Now time to give information on the main USP of the phone for which it is widely known, its projector. The phone uses 15 lumens pico projector that can show images of up to 50-inch wide on any screen.

Other features to mention here are 720p HD video playback with recording support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, microSD card slot and 2000mAh battery.

Do check back. We are coming up with Samsung Galaxy Beam specifications and more updates.

Also, do write below any more information on Samsung Galaxy Beam for the Indian market.

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Nokia Asha 302 and Asha 303 gets Mail for Exchange Application

Here’s some sweet news for Nokia Asha 302 and Nokia Asha 303 owners. The Mail for Exchange application by Nokia is available for free download on Nokia Store. This mail client uses Microsoft Exchange Activesync protocol to access the content. So, you can start accessing your email, contacts, calendar entries, tasks and many more from your Microsoft Exchange Server account.

Nokia Mail for Exchange app is a great value addition to the two Asha devices. Also, users with high growth economies across the globe will be highly benefited with the QWERTY keypad and mail exchange options on Nokia Asha 302 and Asha 303. The Professionals and Entrepreneurs working on various platforms will feel comfortable with the options like mail lists and loop when they are at office. The fast internet connection, high performing processor and 3.2 Megapixel camera will be a compliments for this application. With the level of options available and connectivity with other tools, users will feel a smartphone experience on both the devices.

The new Mail for Exchange app by Nokia on devices Asha 302 and Asha 303 features -

• Notification of new work emails
• Secure synchronization of your email, calendar and contacts
• Look for contacts in the Global Address Book
• Create, accept and reject meeting requests
• Flag, move and copy messages
• Download, view and send email attachments
• Support for security policies, including alphanumeric password, minimum length for password and remote or local wipe after maximum password attempts

Click here to download the app from Nokia Store.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to be equipped with 5.5-inch screen

Tablets are becoming smaller and smartphones are increasing in size. At least with Samsung it is so. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is reported to have 5.5-inch display screen. Remember, the Galaxy Note too had bigger screen?



According to tech site GSMArena, an insider reveals Samsung is preparing for larger screen to its second version of Galaxy Note. It is to have 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display and the design of it has been inspired by Galaxy S3.

The earlier speculation about Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was that it may have 5.3-inch screen.

The insider source also mentioned, as per GMSArena, that the Galaxy Note 2 may be launched by September 2012. The earlier rumor suggested its release date to be October. May be Samsung pulls forward the release date as Apple may launch its most awaited next iPhone, or rater iPhone 5, in October. Interesting. Isn't it?

There will be more rumors and news about Samsung Galaxy Note 2 in near future. Do stay tuned for more updates we will be covering regularly as it happens. 

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Game Review – Toon Shooters free for iOS

Toon Shooters is a new game for iOS devices. It is developed by Mooff Games and it is free for a limited time on iTunes Store. This game is basically about shooting and killing the enemies while dodging their bullets. The game play and the controls of the game are pretty easy but it gets harder when you go further. Graphics of this game looks kind of cartoony but fun to look at. They are also retina ready and look good on HD iOS devices. Controlling of the game is pretty easy and you can control it using 2 fingers. One finger is to control the ship and the second finger to charge the shots. While shooting your enemies in the sky you will also need to dodge the bullets too. There are eight different types of characters are there in the game and you can also upgrade them, each of the characters have their own unique attacking power. We really liked this game and you should totally get it till its free for iOS devices.

Features of Toon Shooters for iOS –

• - Graphics of Toon Shooters are in cartoony style and look good.


• - There are 8 different characters to unlock and upgrade in the game.


• - 14 different maps with boss enemy to defeat.


• - It is also multiplayer so you can play with a friend.


• - Free to download for a limited time.


• - Controls of the game are good and easy to handle the ship.

Conclusion – Toon Shooters is a cool game to enjoy on your iOS device. The graphics, controlling and the sounds of the game are pretty good. You should totally get it on your android device.

Our Ratings – 4/5

Download Link – Toon Shooters Free.

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Samsung Galaxy Proclaim

Samsung Galaxy Proclaim is a Touch Bar phone weighing 114.9g. It′s dimensions are 114.3MM x 59.7MM x 11.4MM . The talk-time of the phone is Up to 5 hours 30 minutes. The phone operates at frequencies of CDMA 800 / 1900 / CDMA2000 1xEV-DO MHz. The Phone has a Display of 3.5 inches, TFT Touchscreen, 16M Colors. This model comes with Camera of , 3.2 Mega Pixels Camera with Geo-tagging with , Digital Zoom

General Information Brand Samsung Model Galaxy Proclaim Weight 114.9 G Form Factor Touch Bar Dimensions 114.3x59.7x11.4 MM Operating Frequency CDMA 800 / 1900 / CDMA2000 1xEV-DO MHz Touch Screen Yes Display Details Display Color 3.5 inches, TFT Touchscreen, 16M Colors Display Size Samsung Galaxy Proclaim has a display size of 320 x 480 px Display Features Multi-touch Screen Sensors Accelerometer Sensor Camera Camera Yes, 3.2 Mega Pixels Camera with Geo-tagging Camera Res. 2048 x 1536 Pixels  Zoom Yes, Digital Zoom Video Yes Video Recording Yes Video Player Yes, Video Formats : MP4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, Xvid, Video Streaming Camera Features Shot Modes, Action shot, Add me, Cartoon, Continuous, Panorama, Single shot Software Games Yes Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator Browser Yes, HTML, Adobe Flash Operating System Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) Call Records Phone Book Practically Unlimited Missed Calls Practically unlimited Received Calls Practically unlimited Dialed Calls Practically unlimited Battery Stand By Time Up to 384 hours Talk Time Up to 5 hours 30 minutes Li-ion 1500 mAH

Memory Internal Memory Yes, Internal Memory : 1 GB Storage External Memory Yes, Up to 32 GB, 2 GB Card Included Memory Slot Yes, Micro SD Card Message SMS Yes, Threaded View MMS Yes Email Yes, Corporate Email, Push Email Instant Messaging Yes Social Networking Services Yes Music Ring Tone Vibration, MP3, Polyphonic FM N/A Music Yes, Music Formats : MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, eAAC+, Enhanced-MIDI, EVRC, MIDI, MP3, QCELP, WAV, WMA(v9/10) with Loud Speaker, Audio Streaming, 3.5mm Audio Jack Speaker Yes Headset Yes Data GPRS No Bluetooth Yes with A2DP Wirless Protocol Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi hotspot Port Yes, Micro USB 2.0 Edge No Infra Red No 3G Yes, Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps GPS Yes CPU Yes, 1 GHz Processor Salespack Handset, Battery, Charger, Earphone, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card Others Applications : Document Viewer Also Known As : Samsung SCH-S720C Colours Black

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Samsung W999

Samsung W999 is a Flip phone weighing 206g. It′s dimensions are 111MM x 59MM x 17.8MM . The phone operates at frequencies of GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 / CDMA2000 1xEV-DO MHz | CDMA 800 / 1900 MHz. The Phone has a Display of 3.5 inches, Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Secondary External Super AMOLED, 16M colors display (480 x 800 pixels). This model comes with Camera of , Rear Camera : 5.0 MP Camera (2592x1944 Pixels) with Auto Focus and LED Flash, Front Camera : 1.3 MP Camera (1280x1024 Pixels) with , Digital Zoom

General Information Brand Samsung Model W999 Weight 206 G Form Factor Flip Dimensions 111x59x17.8 MM Operating Frequency GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 / CDMA2000 1xEV-DO MHz | CDMA 800 / 1900 MHz Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touch Screen Display Details Display Color 3.5 inches, Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Secondary External Super AMOLED, 16M colors display (480 x 800 pixels) Display Size Samsung W999 has a display size of 480 x 800 px Display Features Touch-sensitive controls, Multi-Touch Screen, TouchWiz UI Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass Camera Camera Yes, Rear Camera : 5.0 MP Camera (2592x1944 Pixels) with Auto Focus and LED Flash, Front Camera : 1.3 MP Camera (1280x1024 Pixels) Camera Res. 2592 x 1944 Pixels  Zoom Yes, Digital Zoom Video Yes Video Recording Yes, 720p@30fps Video Player Yes, Video Formats : MP4, H.263, H.264, Xvid, DivX Camera Features Geo-tagging, face and smile detection Software Games Yes Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator Browser Yes, HTML Operating System Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) Call Records Phone Book Practically Unlimited Missed Calls Practically unlimited Received Calls Practically unlimited Dialed Calls Practically unlimited Battery Stand By Time N/A Talk Time N/A Li-ion 1500 mAH

Memory Internal Memory Yes, Internal Memory : 16 GB Storage External Memory Yes, Up to 32 GB Memory Slot Yes, Micro SD Card Message SMS Yes, Threaded View MMS Yes Email Yes Instant Messaging Yes Social Networking Services Facebook, Twitter, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration Music Ring Tone Vibration, MP3, Polyphonic, WAV FM N/A Music Yes, Music Formats : MP3, WAV, eAAC+ with Loud Speaker and 3.5mm Audio Jack Speaker Yes Headset Yes Data GPRS Yes Bluetooth Yes, v3.0 with A2DP Wirless Protocol Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n , Wi-Fi hotspot Port Yes, Micro USB v2.0 Edge Yes Infra Red No 3G Yes, Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps GPS Yes, with A-GPS support CPU Yes, CPU : Dual-core 1.2 GHz, Chispet : Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon, GPU : Adreno 220 Salespack Handset, Battery, Charger, Earphone, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card Others Applications : Document Editor Colours Black

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