IPv6 – The Newest IP Address Alternative – Top Features and Improvements

If the universe is infinite, we can’t say the same thing about the IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, which, soon, will reach the bottom of the bag. Currently, there are over 4.3 billion IP addresses and every day, people buy new computers and connect to the internet. This way, these devices are assigned with a different numerical label (32-bit number) which has two functions: location addressing and host/network interface identification. Soon, the available addresses will run out, but don’t worry, there’s another version of IP (IPv6) that uses 128 bits, which started getting popular in the mid 2000s.

If you have a smartphone and a SIM card, then you have a mobile number where people can call you or send you messages. Imagine that when you connect to the internet through your computer, you’re using an online “phone number”, as an identification. This is your Internet Protocol address, and, every day, new IPs are assigned to every computer from this world that has access to the internet.

What will happen when there will be no available IP addresses left? When the stock will be exhausted, you won’t be able to reach half the internet and to watch videos, because in short time, probably until the mid 2016, the available IP addresses will come to an end and a new system – IPv6, will replace the old IPv4, when it will reach exhaustion.

The history of IPv4 started back in 1981, when a bunch of volunteers created a system that helped people to have access to the pages they wanted. To handle all the online traffic, the volunteers made 4.3 billion IP addresses, which seemed a huge number, but no one was expecting to reach the limit almost 34 years later. Since the technology is evolving every day and new computers are released on the market, more people will have access to the internet. According to predictions, by 2020, around 50 billion devices will have access to the internet and since the IPv6 addresses are starting to become known, their stock will be more than enough for every computer from the planet. 340 trillion trillion trillion (340 followed by 36 zeros) IPv6 addresses will be assigned to generations and generations of computers, in the next hundreds or thousands of years.

There is also a bad news: not everyone is ready to make the transition to IPv6, but maybe that’s because not many have heard about this technology and that’s why they’re not rushing to contact their ISP to receive an IPv6 address.

-   ordoh

What do mobile phone data indicators mean and how fast is your phone's internet?

Smartphones can connect to the internet using a variety of different methods over a mobile network. The indicator at the top of your phone’s screen not only shows you signal strength, but can tell you what type of connection you are using and give you an idea of how fast you can expect its data services to perform.

The faster the connection type, the quicker you can download (or upload) information, performing tasks like online gaming or browsing the web. The speed of a data connection does not affect the amount of data used.

Airplane mode

The small silhouette of an airplane is used when your phone’s radios, including its mobile, WiFi and Bluetooth radios are all switched off. In this mode no connectivity is active and you can only use apps and services which don’t require any form of data connection to function properly.

No signal

The greyed out or struck-through satellite icon denotes that although the phone’s radio is active it has no discernible signal, preventing you from making or receiving calls or texts or using any data services.

GPRS

Often marked on a phone's display by the letter 'G'; General Packet Radio Service is the slowest form of data connectivity (114kbps) and is typically only used if the phone can’t find anything faster, due to interference or location circumstances. The original 2007 iPhone used this type of mobile data connection.

EDGE

Usually denoted with an 'E' and is also known as eGPRS. This connection type fills the gap between 2G (GPRS) and 3G, with theoretical speeds of 400kbps, however real world use usually offers half this. If you’re device cannot find a 3G or faster connection, it’ll likely resort to EDGE (aka 2.5G)

3G

This logically stands for 3rd Generation and is denoted by the ‘3G’ which you may see quite often at the top of your smartphone’s display, previously the standard for top mobile data speeds in places like the UK. 3G offers users data speeds around double that of EDGE, with up to 384kbps. The iPhone 3G and 3GS are called as such to boast their improved data speeds over the original iPhone.

HSPA+

The 'H' on modern smartphones stands for Evolved High-Speed Packet Access and is the latest form of 3G mobile data technology around. Depending on the different networks and devices, accessible HSPA+ speeds can either be 14.4Mbps and 21Mbps, with 42Mbps only possible on some networks.

4G

Recently launched in the UK, ‘4G’ also known as LTE or Long Term Evolution is the fastest connection type around. US users have already been able to benefit from 4G speeds for sometime which offer theoretical values of up to 10 times that of HSPA+ speeds with up to 160Mbps. Presently 4G plans in the UK are typically more expensive than 3G plans currently available. The latest iPhones contain LTE radios so owners should notices faster performance for downloads and online services compared to previous versions.

-  recombu

How to Always Start Any Browser in Private Browsing Mode

Private browsing mode doesn’t offer complete privacy, but it does prevent your browser from saving your history, searches, cookies, and other private data between browsing sessions. You can have your browser always start in private-browsing mode if you prefer it.

Most people won’t want to use private-browsing mode permanently. You will have to log into the websites you use each time you open your browser, as your browser won’t save the cookies that keep your login state.

Google Chrome

To activate Google Chrome’s incognito mode by default, you will need to add a command-line option to its shortcut.

First, locate the shortcut you use to launch Google Chrome – either on your desktop, Start menu, or taskbar – and right-click it. Select Properties in the menu that appears.

If you are using using a taskbar shortcut on Windows 7 or 8, you will have to right-click the Google Chrome icon on your taskbar, right-click Google Chrome in the list, and select Properties.

Add -incognito (that’s a space character, a dash, and then the word incognito) to the end of the Target box. Click OK after adding this option.

Google Chrome will now start in incognito mode when you launch it via this shortcut. If you use other shortcuts to launch Google Chrome, you will need to modify them, too.

Mozilla Firefox

Firefox allows you to automatically enable private-browsing mode via its options window. Click the Firefox menu button and select Options to open it.

Click the Privacy icon and select “Never remember history.” Firefox will now use the same settings it uses in private-browsing mode, although it won’t display its normal private-browsing interface.

Internet Explorer

You will need to add a command-line option to your Internet Explorer shortcuts to activate InPrivate Browsing by default.

Locate the shortcut you use to launch Internet Explorer, right-click it, and select Properties. On Windows 7 or 8, right-click the Internet Explorer icon on your taskbar, right-click Internet Explorer, and select Properties.

Add -private to the end of the Target box (that’s a space, one dash, and then the word private). Click OK.

Internet Explorer will now start with InPrivate Browsing enabled when you launch it via this shortcut. If you use other shortcuts to launch Internet Explorer, you will need to modify each one.

Opera

Opera also has a command-line option to enable private-browsing mode.

As with the other browsers here, locate your Opera shortcut, right-click it, and select Properties. On the Windows 7 or 8 taskbar, right-click the Opera icon, right-click the name Opera, and then click Properties.

Add -newprivatetab to the end of the Target field (that’s a space, one dash, and thennewprivatetab). Click OK.

Opera will now open a private-browsing tab whenever you launch the shortcut. Note that Opera has per-tab private-browsing settings, so this tweak will only open a private-browsing tab when you launch Opera. You will have to open new “private tabs” instead of normal tabs while using Opera to continue using private-browsing mode.

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Remember that your browser won’t be able to save login states, websites preferences, or any other type of data if you do this. This can be both a blessing and a curse.

If you want to undo any of these changes, you can modify the shortcuts against and remove the option you added. On Firefox, all you need to do is select the “Remember history” option.

- howtogeek

5 Awesome Google Chrome Search Bar Tips and Tricks You May Not Know

Did you know that the ever reliable Google Chrome browser has hidden secret powers? I mean, sure, you can type “5 x 5 =” on the search bar and it will display “25” on the search result. But aside from having a built-in calculator and currency converter, Chrome can do lots of other things (aside from taking you to the right website, of course).

The Big G posted their own Google Chrome search bar tips and tricks which you can type or say after clicking on the microphone button. We looked for the best ones and compiled them in a list along with some that we have using for some time already. If you know other cool Google Chrome search bar tricks, write them does down in the comments section below.

Find out the title of the song you just heard

If you heard a really nice song but can only make out a few lines of the lyrics, you can type the words that you recognized on the Google Chrome search bar and replace those that you can’t make out with an asterisk (*). Google will then complete the search for you and suggest the title of the song.

Set reminders, alarms and show calendar events

This is one of my favorites since it helps get things done. You can quickly set a timer using Google Chrome on your desktop by typing or uttering the words “set timer for (put number here) minutes.” If you signed in using your Google account, you can also type “show me my flights” or “where’s my package” if you have a flight confirmation or package order email in your Gmail inbox. Doing those will display the relevant information in the search results, no need to open a separate tab for Gmail.

Search within a range

Putting two periods “..” between two numbers in your search keywords will make Google look for results within that range. For example, typing “Android new 2011..2013” will only display articles posted from 2011 to 2013.” Similarly, typing “smartphones $200..$300” will only show models within the indicated price range.

Compare calorie counts

If you’re watching your weight, then you will find this trick very useful. Just type the word “compare” followed by the two foods that you’d like to find information about. For example, you can type “compare banana and apple” and Google will display the nutrition information about the two food items including calorie content and many other facts.

Define words quickly

Typing the url of a dictionary website (or even firing up an app) may take a short while. But Google Chrome can quickly define any word by typing  “define:” on the search bar followed by the word you’re trying to find the meaning for.

 -  thebitbag

Best Funny Google Tricks

1. Meaning Of Search For Google

• Goto Google.com
• Type Search in search box
• Press I’m Feeling Lucky Button

2. Loneliest Number

• Goto Google.com
• Enter the following line in search box the loneliest number
• Press enter and see which is the loneliest number.

3. Meaning Of Recursion

• Goto Google.com
• Enter the following line in search box Recursion
• Press Enter.On top of results you will See “Did You Mean: Recursion”

4. Google Loco

• Goto Google.com
• Type Google loco in search box
• Press I’m Feeling Lucky Button

5. The number of horns on a unicorn

• Goto Google.com
• Enter the following line in search box the number of horns on a unicorn
• Press Enter key

6. Chuck Norris

• Goto Google.com
• Enter the following line in search box Find Chuck Norris
• Press I’m Feeling Lucky Button

7. French military Victories

• Goto Google.com
• Type in French Military Victories
• Press I’m feeling lucky button

8. Collection Of Google Doodles

• For those who enjoy google doodle and may have missed some of google logos then they can definitely see all of them at the logo collections
• Click Here to visit google’s logo collection

Funny Firefox Tricks You Should Know

Here are Some Funny Firefox Tricks

To perform these tricks open your firefox browser and copy/paste the following in your address bar

• chrome://global/content/alerts/alert.xul

This will show you dancing firefox.Your firefox window will automatically popup anywhere at screen.

• · chrome://browser/content/browser.xul

This will open another firefox within in a new tab.So you will have firefox within firefox.

• · chrome://browser/content/preferences/preferences.xul

This will open firefox options dialog box in new tab.

• · chrome://browser/content/bookmarks/bookmarksPanel.xul

This will open your firefox bookmark manager in new tab.

• · chrome://browser/content/history/history-panel.xul

This will open your history in new tab.

• · chrome://mozapps/content/extensions/extensions.xul?type=extensions

This will open your extensions tab in your current window .

• · chrome://browser/content/preferences/cookies.xul

This will Open the “cookies window” inside a tab in the Firefox window.

• · chrome://browser/content/preferences/sanitize.xul

This will Open the “Clear Private Data” window inside the current tab.

• · chrome://browser/content/aboutDialog.xul

This will Open the “About Firefox” Dialog box inside the tab.

• · chrome://browser/content/credits.xhtml

This will Open a scrolling list of names. The one’s who we must thank for creating Firefox.

-  latestpctrick

Google search tips

Below are some basic tips as well as some secrets that can be used on Google to help improve your search results and discover only the results you want.

1. Group your search query for better results. For example, if you are searching for computer help, better results are returned if you search for an exact phrase by surrounding it in quotes: "computer help".
2. If your results have keywords you are not search for use a minus sign. For example, If you are looking for computer help but do not want pages containing "Windows" type: "computer help" -windows
3. Google supports number ranges, for example, if you are searching for computer help between the year 2000 to 2005 you can type: "Computer help" 2000..2005
4. See the Google operators page, which lists dozens of the available operators Google allows. For example, the below search would search for URL that contains the word computer: allinurl: computer
5. Visit the Google Features page, which lists hundreds of different examples of the things you can find through Google and how to find them.
6. See the Google dictionary definition for a listing of dozens of other Google services.

Below are some more advanced searches and what they do.

intitle:index.of + mp3 -asp -html -htm -php -pls -txt

In the above example, when entered into Google this search result looks for any index of MP3files that are not in an ASP, HTML, PHP, or PLS web pages. In the above example, you can also replace mp3 with avi or other file extensions to search for these files.

intitle:index.of + mp3 "<artist name, track, or  group>" -asp -html -htm -php -pls -txt

In the above example, you could replace "<artist name, track, or group>" with the artist's name, track, group, or the name of the MP3 you are trying to find. Keep in mind when downloading MP3 that you should own the track or song you are downloading otherwise it is considered illegal.

inurl:"ViewerFrame?Mode="

In the above simple example, Google returns results of insecure live web cams and with some of the services even allow you to control the cameras over the Internet.

The above three examples are just a few more advanced searches used to help illustrate how many different things can be found through Google.

-   computerhope

9 Shortcuts To Speed Up Internet Browsing

These tips offer you shortcuts on how to maximize your speed while using the internet.

All the common browsers have a number of shortcuts but some are not as well-known as others.

Here are 9 helpful browser hot keys and shortcuts that you may not be aware of.

1. Do a reverse search on an image: In the Chrome browser, you can do a Google search that shows the sources for an image. Hold down the "s" key and right-click the image. So far, this is unique to Chrome.
2. Quickly restore a closed tab: Many PC users may already know this one but it is so useful that we had to include it for those who may not have heard of it. If you close a tab accidentally or change your mind, you can quickly reopen a tab with the keyboard combination Ctrl+Shift+T (hold down all three keys). It's a great timesaver and works in Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.
3. Quick way to see the source code of a web page:Sometimes you want to see what HTML source code underlies a web page. A quick way to reveal the code is to use the shortcut Ctrl+U. This shortcut works in Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.
4. Quick ways to open an incognito window: Sometimes you don't want your browser to store information from a particular site.  All major browsers have an incognito mode to avoid keeping any browser history, search history, download history, web form history, cookies, or temporary internet files. In Chrome, the keyboard combination Ctrl+Shift+N will open a new incognito window. In Firefox and Internet Explorer, the combination is slightly different. For these browsers, use Ctrl+Shift+P.
5. Easy way to open the home page: If you prefer a keyboard method for going straight to the home page, the combination Alt+Home works in Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.
6. Quick way to open History: When you want to look at the browser history, a quick route is the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+H. This works in Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.
7. Quickly delete the browser cache: It often occurs that you want to delete the files stored in the browser cache. A quick way is to use Ctrl+Shift+Del to open the dialog box which allows you to manage the cache. Details were given in this previous tip.
8. Override cache and reload fresh page: If you view pages that change frequently, your browser may be loading a stale version because it is using the local cache. To skip the cached files and go right to the page's server, try holding down the Shift key and click the Refresh button. You can also use the keyboard combination Ctrl+F5. Another combination is  Ctrl+Shift+R. These tricks work in Firefox but Chrome is sometimes recalcitrant and may require several repetitions.
9. View the browser cache: If you want a quick way to see what files Chrome or Firefox is storing in its cache, just enter about:cache (no spaces) in the address bar. Chrome shows the contents of the cache directly. In Firefox, there is one more step. Click "List Cache Entries".

 Source: TechSupportAlert

Google Chrome – Tips and Tricks for a Faster and Better Chrome Experience

What the Dictionary is to English, Google is to the internet.

Google is the doorway to worldly experience, says a report. Google Chrome is an excellent browser with many useful tips that is not well-known to many folks. This cannot be termed hidden, it can only be termed ‘not explored’, because Google has so much to offer through the most effective and efficient browser – Google Chrome.

Let us look into certain useful tips to browsing with this wonderful browser and find out how to enhance the browsing experience.

Selective Deletion

When you want to delete certain links/URLs that you searched for, you always have the go-to option “Delete Browsing History” in all the browsers. But what’s so special about Chrome is that, you can selectively delete certain history and keep the other useful links to refer to any time. All you have to do is check the boxes of links you want to delete or select all links by checking the first box à holding Shift à checking the last URL’s check box. And then unc heck those links which you want to retain and you will be done.

Selective deletion is not a possibility with other browsers, while Google Chrome makes it as simple as you just read this!

Read Hidden Passwords Instantly

You might have preferred to mask a password while you created one for certain websites or forms. If you had let Google know about this through the “Remember the Password” pop up that appears as soon as you set a password, revealing a forgotten password will be as simple as that! Go and open the Developer Tools, select the password field on the page and change the input type from password to text. You may also find your saved passwords underChrome à Settings à Passwords.

Reopen a Closed Tab, Redo your Reference

Google Chrome is your forgetfulness’ assistant and the option to reopen a closed tab is proof enough. If you have closed down an important website by mistake, you can reopen that. Google Chrome is probably the only browser that gives you a second chance to correct your mistakes! Yes, you can do the Ctrl+Shift+T or right-click on the empty area in the title bar à select “Reopen Closed Tab” and the tab you closed recently will reopen, letting you browse for the most important information you were looking for!

Enter the Browsing World in the Secret Mode

Have you not imagined a private browser which will keep your head steer clear of the tension of deleting browsing history? All that you want to privately search will now be kept a secret with Google Chrome at your assistance. The Incognito Chrome window helps you privately browse. To enter into the incognito screen, you’ll have to go to Settings à New Incognito Window. Apart from the purpose of browsing privately, this option lets you login to the same site using two different logins.

Thus, Google Chrome offers you powerful tools and utilities to manage your browsing effectively. If you do not master these tips and tricks on Google Chrome, you will probably end up spending a lot of time trying to browse. Install your Google Chrome browser right away and enter the World Wide Web with the power browser – Google Chrome!

source:- http://thefusejoplin.com/2014/09/google-chrome-tips-tricks-faster-chrome-experience/