Monday, August 27, 2012

am reading The Immortals of Meluah


Fantastic book.
An epic story in indian mythology written down in a way appealing to young minds
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Half way through the book, something tells me we need more translation of indian mythology. Not mere translation but logical reasoning should be present in the books. The most unattractive trait of indian mytholgy is "Not being reasonable". Many a times there are valid facts mentioned in old mythological books but with a explanation that "the Lord told so". This has to change.

Monday, August 20, 2012

learnt what Digital Visula Interface(DVI) looks like...

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came across this post about setting up dual monitor

Dual monitor setup: Two monitors are better than one

You can never have enough screen space. Instead of buying a larger computer monitor, you can buy an inexpensive second monitor or make use of a spare one and connect it to your computer (if you're using Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP)—instantly doubling your desktop space.

Dual monitor setup checklist

There’s a good chance you already have everything you need to set up your second monitor.

Click here to view the checklist.

If you need more detail about the necessary equipment, you'll find it in the Know your equipment section.
  • Two monitors (one, if you’re setting up a laptop), which may be flat-panel LCD monitors or CRT monitors or one of each—it doesn’t matter. You can even use a TV screen as a monitor. If you’re going to buy a monitor, there are many points to consider in addition to the price. For example, picture quality, screen size, screen resolution, compatibility with your computer port, higher contrast ratio, and richness of color are some of the most important factors.
    Although we refer to two monitors in this article, you can use more than two as long as you have the connectors available on your computer.
  • Two monitor cables to connect the monitors to the computer (one for a laptop). These need to match the connection types available on your computer.
  • A monitor connection on your computer for each monitor you want to connect. These may be Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors, Video Graphics Array (VGA) connectors, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors, or S-Video connectors for using your TV as a monitor. The connections will need to match the monitor cables. These ports connect to video cards in your computer. They are usually located on the back of your desktop computer and on the side or back of your laptop computer.
  • If you don’t have the connectors you need for your monitors, you can install a video adapter to change the connector type, or, if you’re using a desktop computer, you can replace your video card or install additional cards. This involves opening your computer, so you may want to seek assistance from a local computer retailer or watch this video for help to do it yourself.

Know your equipment

The following table provides more information about the components for setting up an extra monitor.

Click here to view the equipment table.

EquipmentDescriptionMore information
LCD monitorLCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitorLCD monitors are thin, light, and high-resolution.
Purchase an LCD monitor.
CRT monitorCRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitor: An older, bulkier monitor, still popular because of its low costCRTs are larger, heavier, and require more desk space but are cheaper than LCD models.
Purchase a CRT monitor.

Get a used one for less.
VGA portVGA (Video Graphic Array) portVGA ports are the most common computer ports, using an analog system to transfer dispislay data.
DVI portDVI (Digital Video Interface) portA DVI port provides a high-quality display using digital techniques to transfer the display data.
HDMI portHDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) portHDMI ports are the interface standard used for audio-visual equipment, such as HDTVs or home theater systems.
S-Video portS-Video portAn S-Video port is one of the most common ways to connect computers to TVs.
Monitor cableMonitor cableA monitor cable carries information in graphic form from the computer to the monitor. The connectors on the cables you use must match the connectors on your computer.
Purchase a monitor cable.
Video adapter cable or converterVideo adapter cable or converterYou’ll only need a converter if you’re trying to connect a computer with one type of graphics card, such as VGA, to a monitor using another technology, like DVI.
Purchase an adapter cable.

How to set up your second monitor

Connect the monitor cables

When you’re ready to connect the monitor cable to the connector on your computer, make sure the monitor is plugged in and turned on. Your computer should automatically detect the second monitor, although you may have to restart your computer first. If you’re using Windows XP, you’ll need to enable Dualview.
Dual monitor setup map When your computer detects the monitor, it should also automatically detect and apply the display settings appropriate for the monitor.

Configure your displays

You may want to adjust display settings yourself, as described in the following articles.
The settings shown here are for Windows 7, but they are basically the same as those available for Windows Vista and Windows XP. If necessary, you can drag the monitor icons so that they are arranged in the same way as the monitors on your desk. Click Identify to verify which monitor is 1 and which monitor is 2. You’ll see the numbers appear on your monitors.
Control Panel Screen Resolution window Under Multiple displays, you can also adjust what you see on the second monitor. You have the following choices:
  • Extend your displays. This spreads your desktop over both monitors and lets you drag items between the two screens. This is how most people use two monitors, and it's the default setting for desktop computers. After your monitor is set up, you can use your mouse to grab the title bar (the top portion) of a window and drag it to your new display. If a window does not move when you drag it, double-click the title bar first, and then drag it.
    Extended displays on dual monitors in Windows 7
  • Duplicate your displays. This displays the same desktop on both monitors. For a laptop, this is the default setting. This is useful if you're giving a presentation with your laptop connected to a projector or large monitor.
    Duplicated displays on dual monitors in Windows 7
  • Show your desktop on only one monitor. This is most commonly used with a laptop if you want to keep your laptop screen blank after you connect to a large desktop monitor.
    Dual monitor setup in Windows 7 with laptop screen blank
When you disconnect the additional monitor, the original display settings are restored to your primary display. In addition, all open files and program windows are moved to the primary display. The next time that you connect the same monitor, the Windows operating system automatically applies the display settings that you used the last time that you connected this monitor.
Troubleshooting: Normally, the process of setting up and using a second monitor is seamless and automatic. However, because it involves hardware and software from multiple sources, you may need to troubleshoot problems and make adjustments. For example, if your computer fails to detect the second monitor, first make sure it’s plugged in and turned on, and then, in the display settings, click Detect. Or your computer might not support multiple displays. Visit Microsoft Update, click Custom, and install any available hardware updates. You may also need to visit your computer manufacturer's website to install an updated display driver. Or you may need to install an additional display adapter. Read this troubleshooting article for Windows Vista which also includes tips that pertain to other versions of Windows.
You’ll find that having two monitors can forever change the way you work with your computer. Be creative and experiment with the sizing of application windows and what information you can keep in constant view while doing multiple tasks. If you’re looking for more ideas on what to do with all of the extra viewing space you will have, read the article, Work and play better with multiple monitors.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

started this blog.

1200 hrs. Sam will be boarding a train soon. Before leaving he planted a seed. For it to grow. On its own. All that can be said is it has started growing those hairy little roots on its surface under the ground. A dream to become something big, something important. But a tree never wants to be important. An idea though tends to become one.

Wonder if writing would help. write should i what???
Pink floyd songs.
Smoking weed.
Getting High.
Reading crazy stuff.
Thinking non stop about matters out of my control.
Odiya dishes which are prepared in desperation to make stuff eatable/tasty.

Maids come when they like and make what they like how they like. Employers like us are shy to give orders. Our history, our culture, our parents taught us to take order even if its harsh to us in nature. Realise that u can not shout at a person if u dont do it normally. But anger brings out a different person.