Intel App Innovation Contest phase 2

Hi All,

Intel is conducting App Innovation Contest in association with devworx for Indian competitors.
I have submitted my idea for approval.Your votes can increase my chance of winning.Below is the link to my contest entry.Please visit that page and like the App Idea to increase my chances of winning.
http://www.devworx.in/contests/intel-app-innovation-contest-2013/app_details.php?appid=862

Thanks

Windows 8 download

Early morning wake up to download the latest windows 8 RTM with its latest logo,BTW I am already late to get the new RTM ;)After getting my files corrupted for the past two times now proceeding with the download,can't wait to get my hands on to windows 8.

Kudos to visparsh

Visparsh http://visparsh.blogspot.in/ An innovative by the young indian fellowship is almost a gift for the visually challenged people which allows touch gestres for them to enable to feel a better world.Great work guys I'm impressed.

Win A Nokia Asha 200 By The Amazing Everyday

Win A Nokia Asha 200 By The Amazing Everyday

 

Nokia Asha 200 is a great feature phone. Qwerty keypad, Nokia's Ovi Store, and much more. Its a great phone, totally worth its price, but you can win one without paying anything!

To Win A Nokia Asha 200:

1. Click here to win Nokia Asha 200
2. Fill in the form
3. You will get a referring link, share it with your friends!

Dreamspark

What is DreamSpark?
Other than totally cool? Glad you asked. Here’s how it works: if you’re a current university or high school student, you can download professional Microsoft developer, designer, and gaming software through DreamSpark at no charge. Yes, students get to download software at no charge. DreamSpark enables students, like you, to download and use Microsoft tools to unlock your creative potential and set you on the path to academic and career success by advancing your learning in the areas of technical design, technology, math, science, and engineering! It doesn’t matter what classes you’re taking right now, just as long as you’re a current student in a verified, accredited School and use the tools in pursuit of advancing your education in one of these areas.
What Microsoft software does this site offer?
Currently, you can get the following Microsoft tools from DreamSpark:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
• Microsoft Expression Studio 1.0
• Microsoft Expression Studio 2 Trial Edition (includes Web, Blend, Media, and Design)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition
• IT Academy Student Pass

Oh, and by the way? These are the serious versions for serious people. We’re talking, the big-time stuff.
In addition, in the spirit of cool things to download and “one-stop shopping”, you can also download software (currently available on www.microsoft.com at no charge) like:

• SQL Server 2008 Express Edition
• Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition
• XNA Game Studio 2.0 (with 12-month Creators Club Student trial membership)
• Virtual PC 2007
• Visual Basic 2005 Express
• Visual C++ 2005 Express
• Visual C# 2005 Express
• Visual Web Developer 2008 Express
• Visual Basic 2008 Express
• Visual C++2008 Express
• Visual C# 2008 Express

Where is DreamSpark available?
DreamSpark is available to millions of students around the world. Please visit www.dreamspark.com to get a list of countries where this program is currently being offered.
What do I need in order to access, download, and use the Microsoft software I get on DreamSpark?

• A PC with a Windows OS®
• An Internet connection (broadband suggested)
• An Internet browser
• A Windows Live ID account

VirtualTechDays

Millions of developers: one call. The world's leading developer advertising group.

Microsoft is orgaining the Virtual TechDays 2011 from September 28-30 , 2011 .
What is Microsoft Virtual TechDays ?
Microsoft Virtual Techdays is one of the India’s biggest online conference organised by Microsoft focussed on the contents that help MIcrosoft Developers and IT Professionals .
The event provides a good learning experience on some cutting edge technologies like Visual Studio , SQL Server , .NET , Azure ,
Office 365 , Windows7 etc .
The sessions and the agenda is yet to be updated in the Virtual Techdays site .

Know more about the event and register here

Disable Extra Startup Programs in Windows

This tip alone should speed up your start-up by 250%.

Here are is what you have to do:
1. Go to Start button and choose Run
2. Type "msconfig", without quotations
3. Hit enter key or click the OK button
4. A System Configuration Utility window will show up
5. Click the Startup tab
6. In the Startup tab you will see several boxes and some of them
will selected (checked). All you have to do is to uncheck
extra items that are of no use. If you run an antivirus
program it is not recommended to uncheck it.
7. After making you choices press the OK button, you will be
prompted to restart computer to apply changes.
8. After restarting your computer a dialogue will be displayed.
You can check the option for not showing this dialogue every
time your PC reboots.