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My battle to get back my windows 7 ultimate

July 2, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

Today suddenly i got this message that “ my copy of windows 7 “ is not genuine.

Windows 7 activation problems

Daymm !!! i paid good money to get my windows 7 pack software from a newspaper advertisement ( guy who got a prize and wanted to sell his software ) and made sure the pack was genuine by checking the Microsoft seal and also having a look at a genuine one bought from the shop before i bought it from this advertiser in the newspaper.

It turned out to be a perfect genuine copy and i have been using it for almost 2 years now and suddenly i get a message that it has been blocked today

Immediately i went to Google and on some site they told me to renter my product key by right clicking on my computer and properties and then re entering my product key at the bottom of that screen

Guess what “ it didn’t work” said your software is blocked or something.

I managed to find a link to self help check on my pc and phone support by going through a help link on my pc.

I went through this automated phone help process that provided me a installion id set of numbers , there were 9 sets of numbers of 6 numbers each that i needed to type into the phone pad and when i finished typing it ,it said my windows is blocked

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i got a different set of contact numbers on that screen due to me being in Australia

This led me to the next step where they provided me phone support numbers ( a local Australian 13 zero number as well- ( Australian number going to Indian call center))

The girl in Microsoft support asked me for the same set of numbers once again and i provided it and she told me the same thing , your software is blocked and it old her i know that , thats why i have called your support number and she said sorry but i will give you a website url and you can send all your details over there

THAT WASNT MUCH HELP AT ALL MICROSFT , Why offer phone support then ?

Anyway the url she gave me was http://www.microsoft.com/howtotell/default.aspx

I decided to try another thing . ie restore back my pc from before and things seemed to be normal once again ,, however i noticed that my copy of windows 7 is still showing as not activated and now suddenly i keep getting this pop up ..my software is not genuine

Microsoft are you hearing me !! This is how genuine customers are treated ! not happy !!

I have a nagging suspicion that this could have happened due to software that i keep downloading and testing on my pc ,, with one of them turning out to be rogue software

————— Update 14 july 2013 —-

I am still battling to get my genuine windows 7 ultimate genuine copy recovered ( Microsoft has suddenly decided to blok my copy of windows even though its a genuine copy i paid good money for)

Today i went to the “Australian Microsoft” website once more to give another try ,

I clicked on on of th suggestions worked – to get this message

If you need additional support, we are here to help. Get in touch with a local support professional.
Click here for support

The next message i got was to activate windows , which was already done but i was desperate enough( from seeing the regualr counterfeit software message ) to try again. IT TOLD NE TO GET THE PRODUCT ID

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I got these instructions from the website

Click Start and then click Control Panel.
In the Category View, click System and Security, and then click System. In the Classic View, double-click System.
Under the Windows Activation section of the page, the Product ID (PID) is a 20 digit number next to Product ID.

No result from validation , Back to square one

I just got a contact number for Microsoft Australia, hope i get something useful from this now ( as i haven’t really got any real help from Microsoft so far from on-line nor from phone to solve my issue) . Let’s see how this goes !!

Contact Australia Microsoft
- Contact Us
- Call 13 20 58

Hope i can sort this out eventually

( Let me know if you have got into similar circumstances and what you have done to fix it !!)

Review of traffic Travis SEO software not Affilorama

June 3, 2013 by admin 4 Comments

You have done your reviews on SEO software, reading different reviews and decided to go ahead and choose your software. Have you heard of traffic Travis , probably not – but hey wait “what’s affilorama”.

Software to help rank your blog – traffic travis

It can get a bit confusing when you go thier purchase page to buy traffic Travis with or without discount. (currently there is no “traffic travis discount” ) and you see Affilorama page instead

Snapshot of the buy page on traffic Travis below. ( Explanation below on how to order traffic travis)

Wording from above pic “Traffic T r a v i s does not auto rebill, we will contact you in 12 months to see if you want to renew. Your one month free trial of Affilorama Premium rebills after 30 days at $67/month. You can easily cancel at any time.”

If you have not checked reviews of the software , check our quick review below

You gotta be careful while ordering other wise you can get lumped with a extra $67 a month in addition to the traffic travis software valued at $97.

Affilorama Vs Traffic Travis

So just to make sure you know what you are doing , Traffic travis is the SEO software to help you with SEO for your blog or website and if your purchase a AFFILORAMA subscription, it entitles you to guides and help to set yourself up successfully as an affiliate marketer. Affilorama gives you detailed strategies to become a successful online entrepreneur and make money online

Traffic Travis provides four distinct functions that allow you to collect data and do research on your selected Web site.

The first one searches for popular keywords and competition, and another shows your site’s ranking amongst the top four search engines.

Yet another tracks point-and-click advertisements, and the fourth grades your own site for its search engine optimization.

Make sure you uncheck or untick the Affilorama check box charging you $0 dollars ( the $0 dollars is only for the first month , then they charge you from the second month onwards if you dont cancel the affilorama free trial) if you dont want both programs at the same time.

If you interested only in the traffic travis software just untick the affilorama trial second box and you should be good ( Click Here to buy! )

What is this affilorama trial ?

Affilorama Premium is an online monthly subscription product that gives you access to highly detailed advanced affiliate marketing training and powerful pro-level marketing tools.

Affilorama aims provide a step-by-step, over the shoulder training courses for beginners and advanced affiliate marketers to build a successful affiliate business online.

SO only check this second box above if you want this affiliate marketing tools and can afford the extra $67 a month.

They provide detailed VIDEO LESSONS for internet marketing fore beginners as well as more advanced marketers, If you want to know more about affilorama video lessons go here

About traffic travis v4.0 Pro ( Quick review)

Traffic travis is an awesome seo software and i totally recommend it over market samurai or SEO MOZ membership as its a simple to use software and gives most of the needed benefits that are also present in the other premuim SEO software providers.

FOR eg What you need is there in this software

* Tracking your page rank of your site and movement of it up and down the google rank
*Finding linking partners via their software ( blogs websites or directories) to get valid links from relevant niche
* Finding Do follow and No follow links on your blog and other blogs to make your linking ratio perfect for google search
*comparison of your website with other websites in relating to backlinks , keywords etc
* top ten comparison and much more features which all can be adjusted with advanced settings for that extra bit more ( you also get free flash made tutorials for every section of the software, which i didn’t need to use as the software is so easy to use)

Snapshot of main dashboard

http://www.traffictravis.com/professional/order

[This above review video showing the software is bit outdated as the current updated interface has become much more simpler and easy to use.]

Traffic Travis Free SEO And PPC Software

From Free To Professional Edition ( Click Here to buy! )

Traffic Travis is freeware, but it requires a free online registration. It comes as a compressed file.

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Email Virus going around

May 16, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

Not to sure about how this is being spread , but the way its been spreading it definitely looks like a “email virus” . First my sis started spamming me .. unintentionally offcourse because somebody else was doing it from her email account.

Email virus spreading

I contacted her immediately to know that she had not sent me that email , soon enough my other sister would got infected and she too started sending me spam emails .

Now the only way i see it is , she possibly got infected from the previous email sent from my other sis hacked account , because that email went to everyone on her list. Now possibly people clicked on that link in that email and got the virus and then the virus continued to attack that person email list and email everybody else from this new list.

How to avoid this email virus ??

Email virus that sends out emails with links

Questions i got asked from friends !!

1.I was infected by some kind of virus which started sending out emails like crazy.What puzzles me is why I don’t see any sent messages in my MS Outlook ( this could be hotmail or yahoo mail as well)? How is the virus sending email and not using the email program? And is there a way to block the computer from sending email…at least long enough to search for the right tools to fix such a problem?

2. My yahoo email is sending out links that i didnt send (virus?)

Answer: It is not uncommon for these sophisticated virus’ to include their own smtp email program or just login to send messages from your account without any traces. Other reason could be Your pc could very well be seriously infected and even owned by some bot-net.

The three things you need to do

First is how to stop the outgoing traffic
Second is how to clean up your system.
U need to learn how to keep it from happening again

Do this by : Clean your pc with a antivirus , change your password and keep a anitvirus that also scans emails and keeps your browser safe always active on your pc

iF you want to be even more secure or take more precatutions

Immediately change your email password, security questions, and if you have a secondary email account associated with it change that as well.
There are a number of reasons that can explain how your account got hacked:

Your password was easily guessable
You entered your credentials into a phishing site
The website where you had your account had a security breach
Your hacked account used the same password as a different, breached site
There is spyware on your computer

You can tell if your account has been hacked if:

The recipients of the spam-email includes a bunch of people you know
You try to access your account and the password no longer works
You try to access the “Forgot Password” link and it does not go to the expected email
Your Sent Items folder contains a bunch of spammy emails you’re not aware of sending

Someone’s sending emails from my email address! How do I stop them

Don’t click e-mails with suspicious links even if it came from someone you know.( if in doubt email them via another sms, email or Facebook etc and confirm if they sent that email before clicking the link)

Update the to and from field in your email if the email is sent to many people , proceed with caution.

Update your browsers

Update your Anti virus ( if you don’t have one get the free AVG antivirus Or Avira free one

Run a a whole pc antivirus scan if you have a antivirus

If you want some more info on this check out leo’s Blog ( thanks leo)

Tech and business: four ways to utilise technology for your work

April 11, 2013 by admin 3 Comments

Technology and business have been working hand-in-hand since the ‘80s, so it’s no surprise that today, gadgets and hardware can do wonders for workplace productivity, communication, and accessibility.

When it comes to technology, there is an abundance of choice but it can be hard to know what to choose. If you’re looking to utilise technology in your workplace, here are four tools that can help dramatically improve efficiency, workflow, and collaboration in your business.

Forget the bird – the cloud is the word

Cloud computing is this year’s latest buzzword, but it isn’t just hot air. Cloud computing basically allows you to upload files onto a server that can be accessed from anywhere at any time; essentially, all your information is now literally at your fingertips.

For document storing and sharing, Google Drive is your best friend. Collaborate, collate, and edit documents with others in your workplace – you can even have a chat thread where everyone can discuss the document you are working on. For larger files (including presentations and videos), Dropbox or Yousendit are the way to go.

Task-management tools

Every project has certain steps and tasks, and nothing is more frustrating than not knowing what you are supposed to contribute to a project, or what stage the project is currently at. Luckily, task management tools like Asana and Hitask can help; you can assign certain tasks to team members, track project statuses, and even pass projects on to colleagues. For a simpler to-do list platform, Toodledo is the way to go.

Have a dedicated social media team

No matter what company you are with, social media can help you. Social media helps you connect to potential influencers and customers, and enables you to share your latest campaigns or ideas with people who are interested in what you have to say.

Having a company or brand Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube (and possibly Pinterest) account will benefit your company in ways like never before. However, don’t assume that social is easy. To do it right, you need a dedicated social media manager or social media team to help manage, grow, and engage the community – and that’s a full-time job.

Consumer products: how can tablets help you?

Tablets are everywhere now, and for good reason – they are great for accessibility, communication, and for convenience. Why not utilise this for your company? If you’re running a restaurant, have waiters take orders on an iPad mini. If you’re in consulting, equip your consultants with tablets so they can quickly pull up web pages, type up notes, or check the web for information when dealing with a client. It may seem expensive now, but equipping your team members with this technology will make them seem professional – plus, it helps you get things done. –

Author byline: From laptops to gaming, +Kayla Jenkins loves everything tech. One day, she’ll find some office space for lease and start her own tech company.

Secure Internet Gateways: what are they and how do they work?

April 11, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

While the Internet has become invaluable in today’s modern world, it is also a place that is rife with risks and dangers. So, how can individuals and businesses protect themselves against the dangers of going online?

Both businesses and individuals these days spend more and more time online, with the internet and advanced technology enhancing both personal and business lives in many ways. However, the internet is also a place where danger can lurk in many different guises, which is why it is vital for individuals and businesses to take measures that can protect them from these dangers with solutions.

What is a Secure Internet Gateway?

With an ever increasing number of people going online it comes as no surprise that the amount of crime that now takes place online is also increasing. Even though for most business or agency websites there are often a huge number of genuine users accessing their systems every day there is also a considerable number of people that are trying to access the site either to defraud or shut down the website. This can take the form of malware, spam, DDOS (Distributed Denial of service), Trojan and now also Phishing and bots through social media sites, all designed to gain access to your site maliciously.

All of these dangers are global in nature and these threats are big…and are just getting bigger. For this reason websites need some form of protection from these attacks, and that is where a Secure Internet Gateway comes in.

A Secure Internet Gateway is essentially a secure connection to the internet that help protect any networks, websites and company IT systems from external attacks or cyberthreats as they are more commonly known. This Secure Internet Gateway is designed to allow in any genuine users wanting access to a website whilst preventing those that are seen as a threat from gaining access.

How does a Secure Internet Gateway work?

To provide businesses and government agencies with the highest levels of security when allowing users access to their websites Secure Internet Gateways provide a number of core methods to prevent unwanted threats from attacking their sites. These include:

· 24/7 threat analysis 365 days a year to ensure nothing can get through the Secure Internet Gateway without first being checked

· Security checks made on every users accessing a site and then compared against a list of key possible risks

· The use of necessary counter-measures to effectively combat any kind of threat trying to gain access to the website ensuring that a site remains secure at all times

Although there are a huge number of unique threats out there, most providers of Secure Internet Gateways reduce this number to a much smaller number of general threats. This means that all security checks are carried out in the smallest amount of time possible so that users don’t have to wait long periods before being able to access the site.

New legislation released by various governments around the world is ensuring that many government agencies are now working to strict guidelines when using Secure Internet Gateways to ensure that these sites are more secure than they have ever been before.

For more information on Secure Internet Gateways, take a look at this video:

Author bio: Phil Bryan is a trainee lawyer who is aiming to specialise in family law. He has worked in many fields in the past, including a data centre similar to Macquarie Telecom.

10 Alternatives to Google RSS News reader

March 14, 2013 by admin 3 Comments

Everyone’s favourite Free RSS Google reader “Google reader” is set to retire on 1 July. Google reader is a free RSS aggregator service where you can add rss feeds from different websites and track all the different feeds data from those websites in one place

In a Google blogpost google’ senior vice-president of technical infrastructure, Urs Hölzle, said google Reader launched in 2005 will be retired as part of a Google spring clean.

The best RSS reader options after Google reader

There are different types of rss readers , some of them are “Desktop RSS readers” , “Standalone RSS reader” software” , RSS reader apps and also plugins that attaché to your favourite browser

Well luckily Google is not the only provider that provides a free rss reader service , so here are some alternatives that do a excellent job of aggregating all the news you interested in in one place

Feedly News reader

Feedly is a news aggregator or RSS feed reader application for various Web browsers and mobile devices running iOS and Android. It compiles news feeds from a variety of online sources for the user to customize and share with others Connect here at feedly

FeedDemon Lite or pro

Feed demon is a RSS and Atom feed readers. FeedDemon has a clean interface,is excellent for managing hundreds of feeds (or more); lets you set up watch lists; offers an online edition; syncs podcasts with iPods and other handheld media players.

Its Flexible, easy to read and organize news and articles from different websites. This used to be free but now they have a FeedDemon Pro or FeedDemon Lite. Download here

Fuzzy Duck RSS Reader 1.6.0.0 ( FREE)

Fuzzy Duck RSS Reader was designed to be a freeware RSS, ATOM and RDF news reader. Simple, fast and extremly small, this reader is designed to sit on your desktop and give you the latest headlines and descriptions from all of your news feeds DOWNLOAD HERE

Bloglines Web-based newsreader

The Bloglines Web-based newsreader runs inside your browser; no software to install; it’s free. It requires no software installation, so you can access your newsfeeds from any Internet-enabled computer.

Download here

Feedreader ( FREE windows application)

Feedreader is a free RSS and Atom aggregator for Windows. It has a stripped down, though configurable, three-pane interface similar toNetNewsWire on Mac OS X. Recent beta versions use MySQL as database back-end.

Website – www.feedreader.com

Feedreader is a FREE RSS news aggregation solution. There is also a online version ( Feedreader Online )allows you to view your feeds from any web browser, on any device, without installing any software

NEWSGATOR FOR OUTLOOK

If you already rely heavily on your Microsoft Outlook, this newsreader is for you. NewsGator 2.6 is a unique newsreader, in that it integrates with Microsoft Outlook, thereby allowing Outlook users to browse newsfeeds from within the same program that delivers daily e-mail.

Go to thier website

RSS Bandit

RSS Bandit is a nice, simple feed reader that lets you browse news in an organized fashion and has a Microsoft outlook type interface. With this software you can organize feeds in folders, RSS Bandit also detects relations between individual posts and threads them logically

RSS Bandit is a RSS desktop feed aggregator.Check screenshots and download here

RSSOwl

RSSOwl is a free and powerful news feed reader. RSSOwl lets you gather, organize and search news in a convenient, easy to use interface with endless flexibility.

Download RSSOwl 2.1.6
Release Notes | Other Systems & Languages

Many people saddened by the announcement of this demise of Google reader have taken to Twitter using the #SaveGoogleReader hashtag, determined to keep the site alive by creating a online petition, you might wanna join the cause if you still like Google reader

My battle to get back my windows 7 ultimate

Windows 7 activation problems

Contact Australia Microsoft

Review of traffic Travis SEO software not Affilorama

Software to help rank your blog – traffic travis

Affilorama Vs Traffic Travis