Human have several parts that are unique from the other’s identity.  One of the widely used is the fingerprint biometrics, Fingerprint biometrics is a dynamic technology that is being adopted into new markets and applications at a rapidly increasing pace.  With lesser price this keyless lock (Fingerprint biometrics) has emerged as the most popular biometric technology to protect confidential computer information as they enable convenient security for desktop and Internet applications, it is also widely used for different applications not only for securing company files or personal files but this keyless lock is also used for office and home door lock which is also a lot reliable compared to an ordinary door lock.

Fingerprint door locks for homes allow security control over individual’s access without the need to replace locks when a key is lost or stolen.  Employees that are required to carry an electronic or magnetic ID to enter their office will also appreciate the convenience associated with a fingerprint activated lock.  This will also allow bigger companies to save from replacement of magnetic ID’s over and over again.

What advantage and disadvantages do you get from having a finger print biometrics?

Universality
Advantage: Fingerprint is one factor to consider in biometrics because almost all can use this keyless lock technology.
Disadvantage:   Those with skin diseases or any disorders can’t use the technology.

Uniqueness
Advantage: Each person has unique finger print even twins don’t have the same finger prints.
Disadvantage: Because of the uniqueness, stolen finger prints also mean your access is stolen for good.  Law enforcement officers found that any smooth, hard surface touched by a human hand would yield fingerprints made by the oily secretion present on the skin. When these so-called latent prints were dusted with powder or chemically treated, the identifying fingerprint pattern could be seen and photographed or otherwise preserved.

Performance
Advantage: A lot secure compared to any ordinary locks.  Fingerprint scanners are more accurate, faster and require less computation and storage compared to other biometrics.
Disadvantage: Like any other devices, keyless lock can be damaged.  Fingerprint recognition systems for large-scale deployments require a large amount of computational resources.

Though there are a lot of feed backs regarding the keyless lock fingerprint authentication there are still ways to strengthen the system and one method for improving the accuracy of biometric authentication systems is to enforce “two-factor authentication”, that is one must authenticate by some biometric form as well as use a password or posses a token.

1. Restart your if its is turned on, if not start up your compute
2. watch carefully for the message on how to enter your Bios settings (like pressing F2 or the Del key), and you should press the correct key.  The message usually is the first message displayed on the lower part of the screen.
3. When you are on the Bios settings, find the boot sequence option.  Go into it(usually press the enter button but there are directions bellow or on the side) and select the CD Drive as the first bootable option.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   CAUTION: False move or wrong changes inside your bios  can seriously affect your computer’s operation.  Take extra careful and make sure you only edit the boot sequence settings.
4. You should save the settings for the changes to take effect.  This usually done by pressing F10 and press Y(for Yes) to save the changes.
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6. Insert your bootable CD so that you can enter the User Interface for the CD booted.

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Code Igniter is an PHP Application Development Framework – a toolkit for PHP developers. The main goal of Code Igniter is to enable developers to develop projects much faster than they could have done ( if they have started from scratch) by providing a rich set of libraries for commonly needed tasks, as well as a simple interface and logical structure to access these libraries.

You can download Code Igniter from http://www.codeigniter.com/

How to Install:

1. Download the zip file from the above URL.

2. unzip the files and put them to your webserver where you want to. lets assume that you put it at codeigniter folder of your web server.

3. Open the application/config/config.php file with a text editor and set your base URL. lets assume that your base URL is set like this:

$config['base_url'] = “http://localhost/codeigniter/”;

Note:

Where code igniter is the folder name where you saved the downloaded files.

4. if you intend to use a database, open the application/config/database.php file with a text editor and set your database settings. Set the following variables according to your setup.

$db['default']['hostname'] = “localhost”; $db['default']['username'] = “root”; $db['default']['password'] = “*****”; $db['default']['database'] = “codeigniterDb”; $db['default']['dbdriver'] = “mysql”; $db['default']['dbprefix'] = “”; $db['default']['active_r'] = TRUE; $db['default']['pconnect'] = TRUE; $db['default']['db_debug'] = TRUE; $db['default']['cache_on'] = FALSE; $db['default']['cachedir'] = “”; 5. now you are ready to run our installed piece of software. in order to run Code Igniter you have to visit the following URL in you web server. http://localhost/codeigniter/index.php/ if your setup is correct then you will see a welcome page with heading “Welcome to Code Igniter!” Now you are ready to work with Code Igniter. Note: if you try to access the Code Igniter installation like the following then you will definitely get an error message. http://localhost/codeigniter/ http://localhost/codeigniter/index.php By default Code Igniter follows (Search Engine Friendly (SEF) URL and for this they use segment based URL which will come to next tutorial.

How fast is the new product of Asus?  It is one of the best motherboard for intel’s Core i7, it beyond expected performance for this motherboard. Asus offers an even more extreme gaming-oriented version of the Asus P6T Deluxe called the Rampage II Extreme,  ASUS has released the Republic of  Gamers (ROG) Rampage II Extreme high performance enthusiast motherboard. The latest Intel chipset and SLI/CrossFireX on Demand provide support for the new range of Intel processors and multi-GPU technologies such as 3-Way SLI and CrossFireX. The motherboard is designed to be overclocked and to this end features the ROG Extreme Engine, a true multi-phase power management system  16 phases for the CPU and 3 phases each for QPI/DRAM, the Northbridge and memory – with premium Multilayer type Polymer Capacitors (ML Caps) that keep the power supply stable, even under the most demanding loads. Overclocking solutions, TweakIt and ProbeIt enable overclockers to adjust and monitor frequency and voltage settings directly from the motherboard itself. TweakIt enables overclockers to make real-time changes to the system’s core frequency, voltage and other parameters using the joystick-like control on the motherboard itself – even while the benchmark utility is running. At no point does software come into play; the tweaking is completely hardware-based. ProbeIt, on the other hand, distinguishes the motherboard’s measurement points so that users will know exactly where they will be able to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. There are eight sets of detection points in total. The ROG Rampage II Extreme also delivers SLI graphics technology on an Intel chipset-based platform. SLI/CrossFireX on Demand provides support for 3-Way SLI, which means that users will be able to install up to three 3-Way SLI-capable graphics cards – although users do still have the flexibility though to run a CrossFireX setup instead of an SLI one. Meanwhile the inclusion of a SupremeFX X-Fi sound card utilises established X-Fi technologies such as CMSS-3D and EAX to deliver multichannel audio.

Intel  DX58SO

Given the Core i7′s performance, DX58SO might have been more appropriate. But at least the board looks like a proper enthusiast offering. It comes draped in a black and blue color scheme that looks pretty good, and Intel hasn’t gone overboard with its little skull logos. The first thing you’ll notice about the DX58SO is its unconventional layout. The DIMM slots have been placed parallel to the top edge, the north bridge chip to the right of the CPU socket, and the processor’s voltage circuitry across the middle of the board. This arrangement is unique among the X58 boards that we’ve seen thus far, and some of it’s quite clever. By now you’ve no doubt noticed that the DX58SO is entirely without heatpipes—a pleasant change of pace given the tangled networks of copper we’ve seen on many enthusiast boards. I don’t expect the lack of plumbing will compromise the board’s ability to cool various components, especially since it won’t be sharing heat between them. Several tests was conducted and the DX58SO’s memory access latency is a couple of nanoseconds quicker than that of the Asus. Perhaps there’s something to Intel’s decision to only run four DIMM slots, after all. This was compared with the ASUS P6T motherboard. The P6T Deluxe bounces back nicely in over all WorldBench than that of the DX58SO. When it comes with gaming Asus is better than intel but both are in a dead heating in some games but Intel delivers a healthy frame rate boost. Intel also has a better power consumption compared with asus. Overclocking is also supported by DX58SO.

Gigabyte EX58-UD4P

The Gigabyte EX58-UD4P is meant to offer value for Core i7 users, retaining some of the X58 chipset’s most interesting features like 3-way SLI and CrossfireX support, which should come extra handy for gamers willing to burn cash for the ultimate performance. Gigabyte EX58-UD4P is indeed a best performing motherboard for intel Core i7. For more information read more on techspot.

How do we delete undeletable files in windows?

There are files that windows don’t allow us to delete especially when the file is currently being used.  This is a good thing  if it isn’t a malware or any virus.  The question is how do we delete windows files that does not allow us?

Click the Start menu, select Run, and type CMD to bring up the Command Prompt. Now hit CTRL-ALT-DEL to open the Task Manager. Under the Processes tab, highlight explorer.exe and click End Process. ALT-Tab your way to the Command Prompt and then navigate to the directory of the fi le you’re trying to delete using the CD command (cd C:\Program Files\installers). Where installers is the folder name or the filename.  Next, use the delete command to delete the offending file (del installers.exe or del installers if it is a folder). ALT-Tab back to the Task Manager, select New Task under File, and type explorer.exe to bring back the Windows shell. Another thing to try is the unlocker and it is a free software for windows and is effective.  You can Download it here.  Some Preview of the software:

unlocker assistant

unlocker assistant

Are you tired of Microsoft windows genuine advantage notification, always telling you that your window is not genuine? Are you tired of having to wait for 5 seconds before you can logon to your computer and you badly needed a windows genuine validation tool to solve the problem?How badly do you need the windows xp activation software?

Are you tired of the windows notification pop up telling you that you may be a victim of a software counterfeiting? Has this notification changed your desktop to total black color? Are you thinking of formatting your computer? Remember you have files that you don’t want to lose.
What is this notification anyway?

Windows genuine advantage notification is Microsoft’s way of punishing people using pirated copy of windows xp. Therefore, if your computer always shows you that you may be a victim of software counterfeiting its right and you need to go and buy a genuine windows xp.

Windows genuine advantage notification occurs after you have updated your computer on the internet. Microsoft always runs a script that always checks for windows license. If your computer does not pass the test that is why you are notified.

If your version of Windows XP is not genuine and does not pass the validation schemes, you will not be able to download security patches from Windows Update, or install the latest version of Internet Explorer 7 and other software.

Recently Microsoft has even made the notification worse by changing your computer desktop color to black if your computer does not pass windows validation. This makes the notification more punishing and frustrating for users.

Declaimer: this article is not to encourage piracy but for the purpose of knowledge. Please make sure you buy a license window xp to be more secure with the operating system that you are using.

Well for you that bought pirated there are still other ways to remove the Windows Genuine Advantage Notification by means of  a windows genuine validation tool, a free download for windows xp activation software or just simply by tweaking you operating system by following these steps in order to remove this black screen and the notification.

Windows tweak:

The first thing to do is you have to terminate the process form running on your computer secondly you have to change the name of the files that are running the process. Then change your desktop back to what you where using before.

Right click on your task bar, click on task manager, click process tab look for the process with the name “wgatray.exe” right click on it and click end process tree, a warning message will appear click yes, the process will be terminated. Then double click on my computer, double click drive C: double click windows folder, double click system 32 folder, look for two files, “wgatray.exe”. When you locate the file, right click on the file and rename them to whatever you want. Then restart your computer. Your computer should be in good state now.

Recently Microsoft has modified the notification such that if this notification also changes your computer wallpaper and background color to black. After removing the notification simply change you desktop wallpaper again.

Sometimes this modified windows genuine advantage notification also initiates the Wgatray.exe process immediately after you end the process. To solve this problem download process terminators that will kill it process permanently for you to be able to change the name of wgatray.exe in the system 32 folder.

If step one does not solve the problem you can simply download the windows xp activation software and run the software. This will surely help you with the problem. This is the windows genuine validation tool that will remove the Windows Genuine Advantage Notification and will change your pirated windows XP to be Genuine it also allows you to download updates for your windows operating system.

If you are having problems with your windows media player 11 validation you can download the file here to make your windows media player genuine with just few simple steps.  Though in the package there is a software included that changes your Windows Media Player to be Genuine.  If you are also having troubles with you Microsoft Office “Genuinity” then you can also download the file provided on the link below.

If you want to change you windows product key a tool is provided to for this together with a list of product keys you can use.

WGA Remover.rar

To succeed in removing the windows genuine notification follow the steps carefully, you can find the instructions in the readme.txt file. Like the installer provided before just click the installer.bat to solve the problem.

Did you find it not effective?  I have a newer version here to download and it also includes the Microsoft Office Advantage Notification Crack.  It’s 100% effective on both removing Office Genuine Advantage Notification and Windows Genuine Advantage Notification Removal.

WGA Remover.rar

Among the many entries here are a lot of pointless ones, by the way. You can remove the Log Off entry on the Start Menu, for example, which certainly isn’t high on my list of must-haves. But who knows, you may want to do that or any of the many other changes the Group Policy Editor allows. Go in there yourself and muck around; you’ll find plenty to change.

To hide unused applets using the Registry, run the Registry Editor (run > type regedit) and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\don't load The key, as its name implies, determines which Control Panel applet icons are not loaded into the Control Panel. You’ll still be able to run those applets from the command line after you hide them  you just won’t be able to see their icons in the Control Panel.

To hide an applet, create a new String value whose name is the filename of the applet that you want to hide. For example, to hide the Mouse Control dialog box, the String value would be main.cpl. Below are the complete list of Control Panel applets and their filenames.

There are some tools and procedures that can tell with 99.44 percent accuracy whether your computer has a virus. Here are the actions to take:

1. Find out whether your computer has antivirus software:
Check for any Anti-virus software installed on your computer. To do this just Click Start>control Panel>Security Center.

2. Find out whether your antivirus software is up to date:
You can always know whether your anti virus is up to date because most of the antivirus gives a warning whenever your antivirus is not up to date.

3. Scan your computer for viruses: When you know that your computer has antivirus software — and that it’s up to date — you can use it to scan your computer for viruses.
If you have an Internet connection, you might think that you can take a shortcut and try one of those online virus scanning tools — but don’t do that at this point! The risks of connecting to the Internet without antivirus software and a firewall are greater than the benefit you’d get from knowing whether you have a virus — and you could end up with a virus if you use the ’Net unprotected. (It’s like drinking unboiled water from a polluted river — think Montezuma’s Revenge here). For some really good reasons not to use an online scanning tool as a first resort, because this might be frauds and could be sources for viruses. Suffice to say: Make sure you’re protected before you venture out.

4. Remove the virus: If your virus-scanning tool finds a virus on your computer, there are two basic outcomes:
• Automatic removal: Chances are your virus scanning tool will be able to fix your computer by removing the virus. Most of the time this is the case. Newer virus tools will, in effect, tell you, “Hey you, I found a virus on your computer. Do you want me to clean it up or not?” I really cannot imagine why you would want to say no.
Personally I think you should just get rid of the virus right away and deal with the consequences, however mild or severe, afterward.
• Manual removal — and more work: If, however, your virus-scanning tool tells you that it cannot get rid of the virus, a little more work is in order. For instance, you may need to download a special virus removal tool from your antivirus software vendor; such tools are sometimes built for specific, hardto-remove viruses.
When you get rid of viruses, you’ve made a good start. (Done? Who said anything about done?) Review the ways you use your computer: Did something you do regularly get you into virus trouble in the first place? By identifying the things you do that expose you to threats like viruses, you can reduce your exposure by doing some things differently. Preventive actions — the cyber equivalent of washing your hands before handling food — take a little time, but they can save a lot of misery later.

Computers process data under the control of sets of instructions called computer programs. These programs guide the computer through orderly sets of actions specified by people called computer programmers.