• What is Ooma?

  Ooma provides free home phone service once you purchase our device for a one-time fee. Plug your high-speed Internet and existing home phone into Ooma and call anywhere in the U.S. for free. You pay only applicable taxes and fees. You’ll enjoy clear, landline quality voice and bundled features like caller-ID, call-waiting and voicemail.

• What do I need for the Ooma system to work?

  All you need is a high-speed Internet connection (cable, DSL or fiber-optic) and a regular home phone.

• Do I need to use a headset or use a special phone?

  Ooma works with your existing corded or cordless home phones. Use your phone exactly like before – only now you don’t have to worry about the bill!

• Can I call anywhere in the U.S. for free?

  Ooma allows you to make local and long-distance calls within the 50 states for free. A few exceptions apply: Ooma does not support 900 numbers and phone chat services. Directory assistance (411) calls will be charged to your prepaid calling account and cost $0.99 per call. Pay only applicable taxes and fees. Federal universal service charges, state and local taxes, fees & surcharges and regulatory and compliance fees are billed monthly and are subject to change. To determine the specific charges in your area, go to http://www.ooma.com/rates.

• Do the people I call need to own an Ooma device for the calls to be free?

  Nope. Unlike some other services, Ooma lets you call anyone, at any number, anywhere in the U.S. without charge.

• What about a phone number? How do people reach me?

  When you register your Ooma device online, you will get to pick a new phone number in most any area code in the US (except Alaska). Go to www.ooma.com to check if we have a number available near you.

  Due to the high cost of Hawaii phone numbers, numbers in the 808 area code carry a surcharge of $29.99/year per number. This fee is waived for one 808 phone number if you subscribe to Ooma Premier. To activate your Ooma system with a Hawaii phone number, please contact Ooma support.

• Can I keep my current phone number?

  In most cases, yes, Ooma can transfer (port) your existing phone number to Ooma. Normally there is a one-time processing fee of $39.99, but if you sign-up for an annual subscription to Ooma Premier ($119.99/yr), we’ll waive the porting fee. To confirm that your number can be transferred, go to www.ooma.com.
  Please note that porting typically takes up to three weeks and you must keep your current phone service until the transfer is complete.

• Do you support 911 calls?

  Yes. Ooma provides E911 service where supported. We will collect your address when you register your Ooma device online, and send it to emergency response personnel when you dial 911. Since Ooma works over your Internet connection, you will need to call from a mobile phone if your Internet connection is down. If you’re concerned about relying on your Internet for phone service, we’ve built the Ooma system to work with a landline back-up. In this case, your 911 calls will always be routed over your landline.

• Do I need to leave my computer on to use Ooma?

  No, Ooma is a standalone, low-power, always-on device that works independently of your computer. This saves you from the hassle of installing anything on your computer and from having to leave your computer turned on to make and receive calls. That alone could save you up to $20 per month in energy costs!

• Is the Ooma system difficult to install and operate?

  Our patent-pending auto-configuration technology makes set-up as painless as possible. Most customers are up and dialing in less than 15 minutes. Using the Ooma system is even easier! Use your existing home phones just like always, only now you don’t have to worry about a phone bill!

• How much does Ooma cost?

  The Ooma Hub bundle has a list price of $249.99. This includes an Ooma Hub, Ooma Scout, and a 60-day free-trial of Ooma Premier. Ooma Telo has list price of $249.99 and a 60-day free-trial of Ooma Premier.

• How does Ooma compare with other VoIP services?

  Ooma is a standalone device that does not require a computer. There is no software to install and no need for a headset. Ooma replaces your current phone service and delivers clear, landline quality calling over your existing phone and high-speed Internet connection. Ooma will make your phone bill a thing of the past and save you hundreds of dollars per year over other phone/VoIP services.

• Is there a maximum amount of minutes per month?

  Like all other “unlimited services” such as cell phone data plans and other VoIP services, we do have a limit of 5000 minutes per month (for outbound calling) that we can enforce on a case by case basis in the event that a subscriber is clearly abusing the service (i.e. call centers, commercial purposes, etc.). We have never terminated a customer that has used the service for residential purposes.
  You can learn more about this in this blog post.

• Can I use the Ooma system internationally?

  The Ooma system can be used anywhere there is a high-speed Internet connection. Regardless of where you use it, calls to the US will be free and calls outside the US will be subject to low-cost international rates. If you plan to use the device overseas, be sure to use a phone that meets US standards, and be aware that the power supply that comes with the Ooma Hub is built for US power specifications. Also, if you choose to install and use the Ooma system outside the US, you’ll be solely responsible for compliance with international laws and subject to all associated fees, taxes, tariffs, and legal penalties.

Staying too much time on your computer tires your eyes. For the most part, we tend to relax our eyes so we could do extended times in front of the computer. We can do this by looking into green colored things like the leaves or by wearing a UV enhanced computer glasses.

With the release of Windows 7, shortcuts are added to increase our productivity as well. Below is a compiled list of Windows 7 shortcuts that will boost your productivity at work. As you might have been noticed, your keyboard has a unique key with a windows logo in it. This unique key allows you to execute shortcut commands that would usually take you 4 to 5 mouse clicks if done the usual way. With this key, those 4 mouse click will be shorten by a mere one keyboard push.

Windows Shortcuts – involves pressing the Win button

: Opens the Start Menu

: Opens the Start Menu

: Run Dialog Box

: Minimize All Windows

: Undo Minimize All Windows

: Toggles Minimize Open Windows or Display Desktop

: Preview The Desktop

: Help

: Windows Explorer

: Find Files

: Find Computer

: Cycle Through Taskbar Applications

: Reverse Cycle Through Taskbar Applications

: Freeze While Cyling Through TAskbar Applications

: Display System Properties

: Lock Windows

: Lock Windows

: Choose Display (Do not choose the display not installed)

: Minimize All Windows Except the Current Window

: Maximize Current Window

: Maximize Current Window Vertically

: Minimize Current Window

: Dock Current Window to The left half of the current screen

: Dock Current Window to The right half of the current screen

: Move the current Window to the other monitor or display

: Transfer focus to the taskbar (navigate to the list using Arrow keys)

: Transfer focus to the system tray (navigate to the list using Arrow keys)

to 

: STarts an App according to its
number located at the taskbar

to 

: Start another application located at the taskbar

to 

: Display the jump list menu of the application based on its number at the taskbar

: Opens Magnifier and zooms the desktop

: Opens Magnifier App and unzooms the desktop

: Cycles the focus at the gadgets running on the desktop

: Opens the Utilities manager

: Display login / Change User password

: Display Task Manager

: Save a screenshoot of the entire screen to the clipboard

: Save a screenshoot of the current window to the clipboard

                         

Securing a Wireless Network from Hackers?

The reason we secure a wireless network is to stop people from using the services of our network who don’t have permission to utilize them. It is harder to secure a wireless network from hackers as compared to a classic wired network. This is due to the fact that a wireless network can be accessed anywhere inside the range of its antenna.

In order to secure a wireless network from hackers, we should take proper steps to save ourselves against security issues. If you don’t secure a wireless network from hackers, you might end up without its service. The consequence might also include the utilization of our network to attack further networks. To secure a wireless network from hackers, you should follow these simple wireless networking tips:

1.       Strategic antenna placement:

The first thing you have to do is to position the access point’s antenna in a place which restricts the range of its signal to go further than the required area. You should not put the antenna close to a window because glass can’t obstruct its signals. Place it in a central location of the building.

2.       Use WEP:

WEP stands for Wireless encryption protocol.  It’s a customary technique for encrypting traffic on a wireless network. You should never skip it as that will allow hackers to get instant access to the traffic over a wireless network.

3.       Change the SSID, disable the broadcast of SSID:

SSID stands for service set identifier.  It is the recognition thread utilized by the wireless access point due to which the customers are capable of starting connections. For every wireless access point arranged, select an exclusive as well as unique SSID. Also, if it’s attainable, hold back the broadcast of the SSID out over the antenna. It won\t appear in the listing of offered networks, while being able to provide services as usual.

4.       Disable DHCP:

By doing this, the hackers will have to decode the TCP/IP parameters, subnet mask as well as the IP address in order to hack your wireless network.

5.       Disable or modify SNMP settings:

Change the private as well as public community settings of SNMP. You can also just disable it. Otherwise the hackers will be able to utilize SNMP to get significant info regarding your wireless network.

6.       Utilize access lists:

For additional security of your wireless network, and if your access point support this feature, employ an access list. An access list lets us determine precisely which machinery is permitted to attach to an access point. The access points which include the access list can employ trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) now and then in order to download modernized lists to steer clear of hackers.

Firefox 4 Beta 1 adds an improved Add-Ons Manager, WebM and HD Video support and fixes for flaws in some Web standards that tighten up security. This beta also provides WebSockets, which allows developers to build real-time online interactions; Stylin’ Pages with support for new CSS3 features; HTML5 support, including a new HTML5 parser; and a Web Console that provides analysis tool for modern sites. With Firefox 4 add-ons can be installed without restarting the browser, and can be developed more easily using the new JetPack SDK and js-ctypes. The Indexed DB allows developers to store application data locally, making cloud applications work more quickly and reliably, even when not connected to a network. In addition, Firefox provides uninterrupted browsing for Windows, Linux and now Mac when there is a crash in the Adobe Flash, Apple Quicktime or Microsoft Silverlight plugins.

New Add-Ons Manager

An easier way to manage your add-ons and discover new options for personalizing your browsing.

WebM and HD Video

As pioneers of HTML5 video standards, Firefox also supports the WebM format so you can watch open HD quality video.

Protecting Your Privacy

Firefox puts your privacy first, fixing flaws in some web standards that allow bad guys to snoop around and expose your browser history.

This debate comes up often. Sparks continue to fly on both sides of the issue (especially if you don’t have a surge protector!)

I guess I’ll give you the thoughts from both camps and let you decide.

Leave it on:
The electronic components within the computer tend to last longer if they aren’t constantly cooling off and warming back up. Additionally, you don’t get any kind of initial “spike” in power when your machine is first turned on. Finally, it’s much more convenient to just plop down in front of your computer and start working than to sit through a lengthy boot-up.

Turn it off:
Your hard drive may last longer, especially if your computer doesn’t put the drive on “standby” after a certain amount of idle time. The constant spinning of your hard drive motor can wear out the internal bearings. I personally don’t think this a big deal. Newer hard drives will probably be in good service longer than the computer they live in.

Another “turn it off” argument is that you’ll save on your electric bill. Depending on your machine, it uses the same power as one or more 100 watt light bulbs.

Finally, you’re going to pull more dust into your computer if it’s running all the time. More dust = more heat. More heat = short lived computers, unless you clean it out regularly.

Those are the main reasons both ways. My opinion? I let it run during the day when I’m using it and shut it off at night.

I don’t think it’s good for the computer to have someone poking at the power switch constantly. If you’re going to use it in the morning and then again in the afternoon, leave it run till you’re finished for the day.

I used to leave mine run 24/7, but a few things have changed my mind.

For one, all modern processors need a cooling fan and heatsink to keep it from burning itself into a silicon cinder. These fans are not totally reliable.

If I’m using the computer and am getting signs that I have a CPU that’s overheating (your computer will act *really* strange, some will play a little tune through the internal speaker), I can shut things down and get it fixed. If it happens in the middle of the night, I’ll have a roasted CPU in the morning.

So, my advice is to run it when you need it, and when you’re done for the day, shut it down.

Steve from Worldstart.com