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Bins: groups icons on the taskbar in Windows 7

One of the most lauded features of Windows 7 is the new taskbar . The taskbar is the horizontal strip, usually in the bottom of the desk from which you access the programs and files open. In the latest version of Windows was carried out a thorough renovation of the taskbar, resulting in a more flexible tool, visual and customizable .

But not everything can be flowers. And is that the new taskbar Windows 7 feeds the risk of overcrowding of programs and files , collecting icons in it and complicating access.

To end this situation you can rely on your ability to organize or use tools such as bins ( containers ), by the creators of Fences , a unique utility that will keep your desk tidy like a charm.

Bins allows you to group icons anchored in the taskbar to your liking and show them in one piece (or container ). And how does Bins? In the simplest way imaginable.

The first thing you do is download Bins . The installation process is very simple .

Once installed, the program will display a mini-tutorial , by animated pop, shows the operation of Bins .

To group icons you drag an icon, that icon located above or group of icons that want to combine and release it in the window that appears. You can group icons to your liking , but a useful approach is to group them by type of applications : browsers, office suite, instant messaging programs, etc. …

You can move freely between the groups icons you’ve created and return them to the taskbar . To do this, simply drag them back to your new destination. It’s that simple.

Bins are available as public beta until next June 1st , so hurry if you want to try it, because after that date will cost $ 25 ($ 20 if you book now).

What do you think Bins? Is it worth paying for it?

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Power GPS functionality of your mobile phone

A few years ago the notion of the land was a subject almost science fiction. Now, we have at our disposal all types of devices that use GPS (Global Position System) to triangulate positions: GPS for bicycle, car and even GPS receivers built into mobile phones.

It is precisely these that interest us. It goes without saying that mobile telephony is evolving at breakneck speed. Now, few high-end phones that do not have factory-installed GPS receiver. And because of this, many developers who invest time and effort to develop applications that take advantage of opportunities that allow these devices.

Here we list a number of applications to be able to experiment with the GPS installed by default on your mobile phone and make the most possible.

Maps and location

The most common are programs that calculate your current coordinates, represent a map and calculate routes from point A to point B:

Google Maps: Google Maps on your mobile phone thanks to the native clientThis version of Google Maps is especially developed for Symbian OS terminals, faster and more stable than the generic version in Java.

Nokia Maps: The official viewer Nokia MapsNokia Maps is an excellent map viewer developed and distributed by Nokia able to load and display maps from around the world. With Nokia Maps you can locate streets and share locations with friends, among other possibilities.

Travel & Tourism

Similar programs are those that include a database of attractions. Very useful when traveling abroad and want to visit typical of the country.

smart2go: An excellent display of maps and routes completely freesmart2go is a program that lets you download and view maps on your mobile phone with both geographic information and tourist.

POI-Warner LITE: Turn your iPhone into a radar detector speed controlIt’s one of those programs that can save trouble and, above all, money if you normally use a sensible way. A program that lets you locate the cruise control radars installed in major cities.

Save and share routes

In addition to locating and calculating coordinates, there are solutions like those listed below that you can record and share routes with others.

Google Earth Companion: Save routes in a format compatible with Google Earth (KML)With Google Earth Companion allows you to record routes in KML format and view them on the popular Google Earth map viewer. Is able to calculate and display coordinates, speed, direction and generate the graph of the trajectory.

Buddyway: Record and share your routes directly from your mobile phoneWith Buddyway can view the coordinates of your current position and store routes in a really simple and totally autonomous. Includes the functions necessary to send routes to the official website of the program and share it with others.

Sports

More and more users acquire a GPS to monitor your sport. In this way, they can navigate the mountain, record information such as distance traveled, among other possibilities.

Run.GPS Trainer UV: Luxury coach for your sportIf you have a GPS device, UV Run.GPS Trainer will help you tailor your training plan and keep all information from your exercise. In addition, through their voice prompts will become your companion as you run, you walk or pedal.

chtiGPS: GPS interpreter breaks out of urban landchtiGPS sign language interpreter is a specially designed GPS locations outside of urban areas. If you usually practice mountain bike routes or do other activities in natural surroundings, chtiGPS is ideal.

Location of mobile phones

In this category are those programs that increase the chances of recovering a mobile phone in case of loss or theft. Basically, can locate a phone on a map.

Phonelocator: Locate the position of your mobile phone from internetPhonelocator is a utility that enables you to locate your phone on the internet using a free tracing service.

Geocaching photos and geolocation

Geotag photos and search for hidden treasures in fashion. Programs that, first, to identify where exactly has taken a picture and, second, allow sharing coordinates of hidden treasures with others.

Twipster: Take photos from your mobile geolocated and share Twipster is a utility that allows you to share your photo tours from the mobile Internet, if your phone is equipped with a GPS or an external GPS module via Bluetooth.

OpenGPX: Join the geocaching with this GPX file managerOpenGPX is an application that can display maps downloaded from several pages GPX geocaching, especially geocaching.com, to get you started on this peculiar sport for treasure hunters.

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Office-format a USB memory to NTFS in Windows XP

Javier send us a question about a very frequent operation, the disk formatting. In his case, was unable to format a large USB drive as NTFS, which Windows does not let it do by default.

There are two possible solutions to this problem. One is to use a special tool, while the other requires changing a setting in the USB memory. Look at them one by one.

Hi friends good morning.

My query is this. I have the Windows XP Home operating system installed. I need to format a drive of 32 GB Pen but with NTFS format type

When I look into the option types appear only format FAT, FAT32 . I can tell how I can do to format in NTFS type.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely Javier

Unlike Vista, Windows XP can not format a USB stick with NTFS file system. The advantages of using NTFS on a flash drive are evident: in addition to better performance, lets you use the Windows folder encryption and set access permissions for each file.

Solution 1: Optimizing for

By default, XP does not use the write cache on USB sticks: this enables quick removal without using the icon "Safely Remove Hardware." When not using caching, however, disable the option in the wizard NTFS formatting the drive. To enable it, go to the properties of your pen, look for the Hardware tab and click Properties:

Optimizar para rendimiento

In the Policies tab of the Properties box, select the option Optimize for performance and click OK twice. The memory will remount. When trying to format it, you’ll notice that now you have NTFS in the drop-down menu of file systems. Do not forget that quick removal is no longer reliable.

Solution 2: HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool

If you prefer to have an alternative formatting tool that forces you to change the settings for each separate USB, HP USB Disk Storage Tool can be ideal. Once installed and run, you’ll notice it looks very similar to the XP wizard:

HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool

Once you’ve selected the drive, select NTFS from the dropdown menu. You can perform a quick format and enable the compression of space if needed. If you prefer to stick with FAT32, HP USB Disk Storage Tool can add a DOS boot sector, allowing it to boot from your USB memory like a floppy disk.

Do you know another solution to this problem? Take the comments so that together we can share links, programs, and explanations. Your knowledge is welcome.

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Just try to be concise and express as clearly as possible the problem. If a question is not answered yet, do not worry, you may have it in queue

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Utilities for devices with two or more screens

The use of two or more screens are becoming increasingly widespread. According to some studies, using multiple monitors can increase productivity by over 40%, A fact not surprising when you consider that the multitasking operating systems at once fills Desktop icons and windows.

Windows native support for multiple monitors, however, leaves much to be desired, being limited to providing an extra area to put windows and icons. The rest of the interface not seem to take into account the needs of those who use two or more monitors. The main manufacturers of graphics cards and some developers have tried to fix this shortcoming.

ATI and nVidia, for example, offer their own solutions for managing multi-display environments. Hydravision, ATI, you can save up to nine Desktop profiles, add a button to maximize the windows between the screens and keyboard shortcuts that can be associated to 17 different functions. nViewOn the other hand, is included in all NVIDIA drivers. Its most prominent feature is GridLines, With which you can organize your windows into a predefined grid by a button on the title bar.

UltramonIf you prefer solutions that are not unique for a graphics card, you can start UltraMonA classic application and for those using two screens.

UltraMon not only simplifies the travel and maximized windows, but also extends the tapestry and the Taskbar. Other features include reproduction in mirror what is seen in one of the screens (mirroring) And the definition of profiles.

UltraMon The only drawback is that it is a payment program. The alternative is to give to integrated solutions and install a series of free tools that focus on specific functions.

To extend the Taskbar you have the free version MultiMonitorBut only the Pro version is compatible with Windows visual styles. The new bar will host monitor windows only where you are. An excellent free alternative is Zbar.

DisplayFusionIf you want expand a single desktop background to two or three monitorsOn the other hand, you have excellent DisplayFusion, Which is also capable of downloading images from Flickr.

Funding for this type of setup can be found on pages InterfaceLIFT, deviantART or Vladstudio. Unless you stretch the image, please note that you must add the total width of your screen. Two 17-inch monitors with a 4:3 ratio, for example, require a fund of 2560 by 1024.

Finally, to improve the organization of windows on a big space, you can try GridMove and AeroSnap. GridLines function like nView, both utilities emulate one of future interface features of Windows 7, that is, the possibility of sharing the windows in a predefined grid. GridMove has many options and shortcuts, several predefined designs, and compatible with multiple monitors.

GridMoveSample GridMove in action

Windows 7 promises better support for multiple screens, but for now, the only way to improve the situation in XP and Vista is through these utilities. As for the game – facet less "productive" – the situation is very different, as only those that offer the possibility of using multiple monitors simultaneously.

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Nero is renewed in its ninth version

Today was the day chosen by the developers of Nero to expose its ninth version. In this installment, the program has gained about 150 megabytes (370 MB in total). This fact is easy to assume that much of the news found on Nero internal applications: catalog of photos, videos, music and more.

Those who prefer to have a program that all are in luck because Nero 9 is not just a recorder, in fact it is becoming less if you look at what takes the Burn tool in comparison with others. This does not prevent be the best recording package applications, and the true recall program.

Those who like an application for each function will be forced to choose during the installation do you want to add and what they prefer to discard. Will have to give the operator the "next, next, yes, yes, I agree, I agree."

The Recorder continues to maintain the same structure that I had from the fifth version, or perhaps even earlier. With good reason, developers prefer not to touch too something that works really well. Of course, included some improvements and new compatibility.

To handle the other applications, the wizard has been enhanced StartSmart. It has become a kind of exclusive to Nero Start Menu, without which it would be impossible to even remember all the functions of the toolkit. Its structure is clear and easy navigation to greatly thank to install the entire program.

In a future article we will try to fund the functions and values of the Nero suite of programs

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Is there life after Partition Magic?

A key task, too often delayed into oblivion, is to partition the hard disk. The structuring of space in units promotes defense against malware attacks, while helping to control more easily readable, write and execute.

The first partition should be allocated to different units placed in the Windows system files and private papers. Thus, if for some reason we had to delete the operating system, our documents, pictures and videos would be safe in another drive.

The Windows installation disc want to create as many partitions after formatting, which can mean a great inconvenience. Added are several solutions to overcome the setback of the formatting. When Partition Magic trial version available had no doubts about the tool to use. Today we have to make do with programs that are loaded before Windows in a three and a half drive or CD.

Partition Logic

After downloading the ISO image and burn to a CD, we start the computer with the disk inside the unit to read CD or DVD. Previously we verify that the system BIOS is enabled to boot from the CD rather than from the hard disk.

Not find a program with a Windows-like interface, really comfortable to choose the size of the partitions and format type.

SwissKnife Compuapps

Create partitions on external drives, no hard disk, so the program works from Windows.

Ranish Partition Manager

This program has been the traditional alternative to Partition Magic. For anyone familiar with the BIOS menus seem very easy to handle. The interface looks the same.

As partition logic, it needs to load the program from an external drive before you start the operating system.

Another option is really convenient to use a liveCD with some version of Linux and run a partitioning program such QParted.

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Interpreters GPS for your mobile phone B

Nokia Maps

The official viewer Nokia Maps: It is a simple map service. With Nokia Maps you can, for example, to locate streets, places of interest, share locations with friends, plan routes and even if you have a GPS receiver, used as a navigation system.

Nokia Sports Tracker

GPS monitor for sports activities: With Nokia Sports Tracker and a GPS receiver you can view your current speed, distance traveled, time spent and generate statistics and historical sessions with the intention of controlling, in a precise way, your performance and fitness

Pro NavFun

GPS Navigator with access to Google Maps: NavFun Pro is a GPS navigator with which you will enjoy all the benefits of Google Maps and Google Earth and your connection using 3G, WIFI, GPRS, UMTS or WAP to download information from these services.

Mobile Gmaps

View Google Maps, Microsoft and Yahoo Maps from your mobile phone: Mobile Gmaps is an environment that lets you view, from your mobile phone, your current location using street maps from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, Yahoo Maps and Ask.com.

Bluesky

GPS interpreter able to send and receive coordinates via SMS: In addition to calculating data such as latitude, longitude and altitude, view satellite coverage, calculation or recording transfer speed geographical positions, BlueSky can locate second devices by sending, receiving and interpreting SMS messages with positional data.

GPSed

Record your travels via GPS and share your "trips" with friends: GPSed saved to a file of the coordinates of your data. Then, the program allows the community to upload GPSed so you can show your travels on a Google map, and even attach photos.

AFTrasck91

GPS signals displayed in your own maps: The program can calculate positions, monitor trajectories, calibrate maps, import routes, analyze movement, save points of interest and even others interpret coordinates received via SMS.

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Interpreters GPS for your mobile phone A

With the falling prices that have suffered in recent years, GPS navigation systems have become one of the most popular gadgets on the market.

Currently, you can find GPS devices as an option in most cars, portable navigation systems like TomTom popular or professional use browsers such as Garmin.

Besides these, there is another possibility: use your mobile phone as a GPS. A very useful option especially if other junk we carry more when we walk or we need to optimize our luggage.

What do we need to make our phone into a GPS?

First we must ensure that your terminal is capable of receiving signals from the GPS satellite network orbiting at 20,200 km altitude at the beginning of the stratosphere.

To achieve this, there are two options: buy a phone with a GPS receiver included (obviously) and another, buy a separate GPS receiver, a small device the size of a walnut can receive GPS signals and transmit these via Bluetooth, to our telephone mobile.

Software available

Once we are able to receive these signals, we can take action and install the necessary software to enable different services that enable reception of these signals.

On one side are the traditional performers, programs that use maps to represent our position on a map and calculate routes between two points.

And secondly, there are different profit-oriented study and analysis of signals offering features such as logging roads, dedicated calculating different parameters or use their own maps.

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