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Windows XP SP3 knowcks out all nvidia 630i integrated network controllers

July 31st, 2008

Pay attention if you are a Nvidia 630i chipset based motherboard user.
If you are using an installation source containing Windows XP SP3, then nvidia WHQL drivers for 630i would fail to load the integrated network card under Windows XP SP3.
This is what nvidia supports writes back to me,

Hi, thanks for your message and for letting us [...]

Choto Cheeta Hardware

Damm the Devil, Damm the Yahoo..

July 28th, 2008

A .com domain for USD 35 ??
I can’t believe my eyes as what I am reading. In a time where Microsoft Live Office Apps are offering free domain to US business users, there, Yahoo small busiess service is charging USD 35 (34.95) for a single .com domain renewal.

ChotoCheeta.com is registered with Yahoo back in 2006, and I have [...]

Choto Cheeta My Life, Web Development

Cheap solution to convert your ordinary PC to a Media Center PC

July 28th, 2008

As you walk in to any computer store or IT shop, you see they are displaying PCs with capability to watch and Record TV running Windows Media Center. You may wonder, do you need to pay for the full PC to obtain the Media Center functionality of the PC.
Infact no, all these Media Center PCs [...]

Choto Cheeta Hardware

One year of Anti-Malware software License for free

July 27th, 2008

Newly launched Windows Vista community, the WinVistaClub.com forums are offering A-Squared Anti Malware 12 months paid license for free to all its forum member on 1st / 2nd August.
The rule is simple, one needs to be member of WinVistaClub forum and visit the web site on 1st of 2nd August. So those who wants can [...]

Choto Cheeta Security Software, Web Development

Talk to a girl and get expelled from the College

July 24th, 2008

This is an interesting read which I come across at Gaurish Sharma Live. All though it is nothing which is directly related to technology, but in a country, which is crowned as one of the IT leaders in the world, there an university operates with such rule which suggests,
A way to get expelled from your [...]

Choto Cheeta My Life

Which Laptop / Notebook to buy - A notebook / laptop buying guide (August 2008)

July 24th, 2008

The percentage of question which comes to me each day for a new computer is now being dominated by laptop / notebook segment. specially the budget range of Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 35000/- is what seems people are really attractive too (USD 700-800 range !!)
As I continue to reply emails support request, I see not [...]

Choto Cheeta Computer, Hardware

Intel agrees on their typos about Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 web page

July 24th, 2008

Finally Intel has replied back on the issue with their web site, regarding contradictory information shown about Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 with its EM64T feature.
They agree on the fact that the mention page does have wrong information as they write,

Hello,
Thank you for contacting Intel(R) Technical Support.
I understand that you want to know if the [...]

Choto Cheeta Hardware, Web Development

DIGG is on for sell / Google to buy DIGG.com

July 24th, 2008

Google has offered DIGG.com a offer of USD 200 million to buy the company and hopes to close the deal in next 2 weeks.
Interesting read is that, DIGG is in a 3 years contract with Microsoft for web advertisement which Google is suppose to terminate after the purchase.
Comparison to Microsoft and Yahoo, Google never have [...]

Choto Cheeta Web Development

Here comes the iPhone - AirTel / Vodafone India is set to offer iPhone in India

July 20th, 2008

Its official now, both Vodafone India and AirTel is now accepting pre-booking (pre order) for Apple iPhone under their network.

There is no official dates are announced for the general sell, however it is expected to be September / October at the time of Laxmi Puja / Dashera festivals. Though in US market the 8GB version [...]

Choto Cheeta Hardware

Apple India is set to offer students discount on their portable product range (MacBook / MacBook Pro)

July 18th, 2008

Finally Apple India is set to offer student discount on their portable Mac range. Just like US / UK where apple has a good market share in student community with their privilege discount schemes via respective university programs, now Indian students of selected universities can also purchase an apple portable range MAC with 12% discount.

Selected [...]

Choto Cheeta Hardware

Windows Vista Downgrade Rights to keep Windows XP alive

July 14th, 2008

Internet community / forums / discussion boards are buzzing with words about the the nearing death of Windows XP as Microsoft is in process to stop production for OEM / Retail versions of this product after 30th June.

However many do not know or rather do not consider that Microsoft Vista END user license comes with [...]

Choto Cheeta Windows

Typos in Intel Web Site - E4700 with EM64T or without EM64T ??

July 12th, 2008

As per my knowledge and as per product information of Intel, all core 2 duo processors support Intel EM64T architecture. It is also clearly mentioned in Intel Core 2 processors product information page.

Where as in the Core 2 Duo model specification chart, it is shown that Intel Core 2 Duo model E4700 (2.6 GHz / [...]

Choto Cheeta Hardware, Web Development

Google adds new protection feature for Gmail

July 11th, 2008

Recently many of you may have noticed a new of text saying “Last account activity: x minutes ago at this IP (xx.xx.xx.xxx). Details” in your Gmail account footer details.

Google in process to activate this security feature in all present Gmail / Google Apps email accounts.
What exactly is this ?
Every time you login to your [...]

Choto Cheeta Web Development

Cheapest Internet Device - Free Internet via TATA CDMA phones ??

July 7th, 2008

TATA indicom is a major CDMA operator of India offering really cheap handset along with their connection allowing people to become mobile.
One of the cheapest handset or mobile instrument they provide is Haier C2010 which retails at Rs. 700/- without any connection charge. Where as one may obtain one year of connection with Rs. 149. [...]

Choto Cheeta Hardware