USEFUL STUFF : On-Screen Keyboard

Turn On and Use On-Screen Keyboard

On-Screen Keyboard is an accessibility utility that displays a virtual keyboard on the computer screen that allows people with mobility impairments to type data by using a pointing device or joystick. Besides providing a minimum level of functionality for some people with mobility impairments, On-Screen Keyboard can also help people who do not know how to type. This procedure tells you how to turn on and use On-Screen Keyboard.

Mouse actions
On the Start menu:
• Point to All Programs.
• Point to Accessories.
• Point to Accessibility.
• Select On-Screen Keyboard.
Note A message box with a link to more information about the On-Screen Keyboard may appear. To close the box, select OK.

On-Screen Keyboard: Open

Keyboard actions

Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key ).
• Move to All Programs by pressing P.
• If it does not open automatically, press ENTER to open the All Programs menu.
• Move to Accessories by pressing the DOWN ARROW key.
• Press ENTER.
• Select Accessibility by pressing ENTER.
• Move to On-Screen Keyboard by pressing the DOWN ARROW key.
• Press ENTER.
Note A message box with a link to more information about accessibility utilities may appear. To close the box, press ALT+TAB to select the message box, and then press ENTER. Then, press ALT+TAB to select the document in which you want to begin working.

On-Screen Keyboard: Keyboard layout

An On-Screen Keyboard in Windows:
In case your keyboard or some keys stop working, Microsoft provides you with an alternative way to type-in using the mouse. To work this tool.
* Go to: 'Start menu'
* Select: 'Run'
* Type in: 'OSK'
* Press: 'OK'
A keyboard will be displayed on your monitor which you can use with your mouse. TRY IT YOURSELF

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LEARN : How to Tie a Tie Knot

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The necktie (or tie) is a long piece of woven or knitted material worn around the neck, under the shirt collar, and knotted at the throat with the blades resting on the shirt front. The modern necktie, ascot, and bow tie, descend from the cravat. Neckties mainly are worn by men as a regular office attire, formal wear, or uniform, yet women also wear ties as part of a uniform (e.g. military, school). More and more office dress codes require women to wear neckties to reduce the sexist arguments about sartorial imbalances in office wear among men and women, and to create a balanced dress-code. Click The history of ties

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HEALTH TIME : Weight Loss Food

Citrus fruits like, oranges and limes contain high concentrations of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). This Vitamin C has a fat burning quality. Vitamin C reduces the effectiveness of fat. It reduces its content and can liquefy or dilute fat. By diluting the fat, it makes it less effective, and easier to flush out of your system. Vitamin C also works on cholesterol deposits. By adding Citrus Fruits to your daily diet, you will greatly increase your metabolism, increase your ability to get rid of fat, and also control your cholesterol levels.

Add applesauce (it's loaded with pectin), apples, fresh fruit and berries, to your diet and let the power of pectin pulverize the fat that accumulates on your cells. An apple a day can help keep the fat away.

Cucumbers are usually used in many salads, besides tasting great their high water content adds to your bulk hence making you feel full. They can be consumed before every meal which will greatly help you from over-eating.

Berries contain a chemical call pectin. Pectin limits the amount of fat your cells can absorb. This will put a natural limitation on the amount of fat your cells can absorb. Pectin, once in your system, has a water binding property, it absorbs watery substances, and these watery substances in turn bombards the cells and makes it release fat deposits.

Garlic oil or the juice of garlic has a significant protective quality to cells which help to reduce fatty deposits. When taken, it brings down the levels of fat. Garlic, garlic oil, or anything with garlic, also has an antibiotic property to it and can be used to cure many ailments.

Breakfast cereals are typically heavily processed foods, and most of their original micronutrients, like vitamins or minerals, are removed during the food-processing. However, most breakfast cereals are fortified with added vitamins and minerals, making them a convenient source of most B-vitamins, vitamin D and several minerals including iron. Wholegrain breakfast cereals (eg. granola, muesli, oats) are typically rich in natural B-vitamins, soluble fiber (which helps to lower cholesterol) and have a lower GI-value than regular refined cereals.

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TIPS: Recover Scratched CDs

Don't you feel like crying every time you add another disc to
your pile of scratched discs. Trashing that disc which contained
your favorite songs, pics, files, games or videos is not easy.
Read-on, if you find yourself wishing for a miracle every time
your fav CD is scratched:

Home Remedy :
Here's an easy home remedy, which might give you
the desired results. Rub a small amount of toothpaste on the scratch
and polish the CD with a soft cloth and any petroleum-based
polishing solution (like clear shoe polish). Squirt a drop of
Brasso and wipe it with a clean cloth.

Technology to the rescue:
There are many softwares available on the
net, which enable the recovery of the CD data. BadCopy Pro is one
such software, which can be used to recover destroyed data and
files from a range of media.

Just a few clicks is all it requires to recover the disc from almost all
kind of damage situation; be it corrupted, lost data, unreadable
or defective.

DiskDoctors is another popular company, which offers both software

and solutions to recover data from a scratched CDs and DVDs

General Tips:
* Always wipe the CD from the center outward with straight spoke-like
strokes. Wiping CDs in circles will create more scratches.
* Do not scratch the graphics layer as you cannot repair the disc.
HINT: Hold the disc up to a light with the graphics layer facing
the light source. If you can see light thru the scratches at any
point then the disc may be irreparable and or exhibit loading
or playing errors.
* Clean your Disc players lens regularly with a suitable product to
ensure optimal viewing pleasure.
* Make sure to use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean both sides of the
disc. Wipe in a straight line from the centre of the disc to the
outer edge.
* If wiping with a cloth does not remove a fingerprint or smudge,
use a specialized DVD disc polishing spray to clean the disc.
* Only handle the disc by its outer edge and the empty hole in the
middle. This will help prevent fingerprints, smudges or scratches.

Statistics:
*Finger marks/ prints cause 43% of disc problems.
* General wear & tear causes 25% of disc problems.
* Player-related issues cause 15% of disc problems.
* User-related issues cause 12% of disc problems.
* PlayStation 2 machine scratches cause 3% of disc problems.
* Laser rot (a manufacturer error) causes 2% of disc problems.

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USEFUL THINGS: 7 Don't Act After Meal

1. Don't Smoke- Experiment from experts proves that smoking
a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes
(chances of cancer is higher).

2. Don't Eat Fruits Immediately - Immediately eating
fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air.
Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1hr before meal.

3. Don't Drink Tea - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid.
This substance will cause the Protein content in the food we consume to
be hardened thus difficult to digest.

4. Don't Losen Your Belt - Loosening the belt after a meal
will easily cause the intestine to be twisted & blocked.

5. Don't Bathe - Bathing will cause the increase of blood flow to
the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the
stomach will therefore decrease. This will weaken the digestive
system in our stomach.

6. Don't Walk About - People always say that after a meal walk
a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not
true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb
the nutrition from the food we intake.

7. Don't Sleep Immediately - The food we intake will not be able
to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.

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