Reset forgotten Windows Vista password without formatting

I recently happened to mistype the password when trying to set a password on my Windows Vista machine. As a result, I could not login to my computer after restarting it. I was sure there was a way to “hack” into Vista without having to re-format my PC, and neither was I interested in downloading […]

Ten Years in the Digital Era

Somewhere in the middle of 1998 I got my first computer at home. Which means 2008 is the year I complete 10 years being a part of the digital revolution. Like almost everyone who’s been a part of this since the early years, I love looking back at those early days and recalling how the […]

Roundup of upcoming Tech Events in Delhi

1. Social web and cloud computing workshop, organized by Google Talks about OpenSocial, Shindig and Google App Engine. Must attend for all developers. Details can be found here. Registrations for the event are now closed. 2. AV Expo 2008, Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi – 5 Sept to 7 Sept, 2008 A great place to catch […]

iPhone Launch in India – Will Nokia survive the hype?

The Hindu reports, “Apple’s iPhone, the touch screen handset that acquired a cult status in the US and other western countries, will be available to Indian mobile users through private telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Essar from August 22, giving competitors like Nokia, Samsung and others a run for their money”. The first part […]

Dhingana.com – A feast for your musical buds

[This blogpost was originally written by me and published on WebYantra.net, but that website does not seem to be maintained anymore. I am re-publishing this article on my blog so as to keep the content available to anyone who may still be interested in reading it.] Dhingana.com is a social network built around the concept […]

ReviewGist – Intelligent comparison shopping

[This blogpost was originally written by me and published on WebYantra.net, but that website does not seem to be maintained anymore. I am re-publishing this article on my blog so as to keep the content available to anyone who may still be interested in reading it.] ReviewGist is a startup based out of Gurgaon, India. […]

Novix – Video Streaming over GPRS

[This blogpost was originally written by me and published on WebYantra.net, but that website does not seem to be maintained anymore. I am re-publishing this article on my blog so as to keep the content available to anyone who may still be interested in reading it.] Novix is a mobile startup based out of Mumbai, […]

Vista Tricks, Hacks and Tweaks

A bit of tweaking here and there (and for the non-techies, I swear I won’t ask you to tweak the registry), can significantly improve your experience with Windows Vista and get maximum return from your hardware and time. Here are some fast and easy tweaks – 1. User Access Control is mainly responsible from the […]

Moving from Windows XP to Vista? A quick guide

For those who have just moved to Vista after spending considerable time using Windows XP, the first reaction I usually hear is “It’s almost the same. There is nothing new in it”. Yes, that’s true. But not entirely true. And in a way that’s great because your earlier experience on XP makes it easy for […]

CallGraph… a simple Skype Voice Recording Tool

[This blogpost was originally written by me and published on WebYantra.net, but that website does not seem to be maintained anymore. I am re-publishing this article on my blog so as to keep the content available to anyone who may still be interested in reading it.] CallGraph is a free tool from Sedna Wireless (a […]