alib_i
Cyborg Agent
Thinkdigit forum has been there for a long time now. And hence there are many topics which have been exhaustively discussed, yet they keep popping up in new threads. That creates a very confused forum. So, some of us worked to create this thread which will be useful for the newer members of this huge community.
Following is a list of a few common topics which come up time and again. Everybody is requested to take a look at these topics before creating new threads.
Remember .... always Search before you create a new thread.
Most Important Threads of the Forum
Anti-Virus / Spyware Removal / Firewalls
Internet / Connectivity:
Firefox / Opera
Playing Media Files :
Torrents
Peer 2 Peer:
Hosting a Website on Internet
Windows Tips/Tweaks
Avatars (those pictures below usernames on the left side)
Other topics/Miscellaneous:
Other sticky topics:
More Suggestions :
P.S. Note that
# It's not a list of all topics discussed till date .. just a few very common ones. So if you dont want your thread to be locked with a comment like 'search before you post' .. better take a look at the list.
# Moreover, this list must be and will be updated regularly.
# Please do not request to add up your thread in the list. It's nothing big and prestigeous to be in here.
# I've tried to cover all common topics .. but some could be left out. Spelling mistakes/ Incorrect links/ Typo Errors ... Corrections/Suggestions invited.
# Huge Thanks to drgrudge and Deep
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alibi
Following is a list of a few common topics which come up time and again. Everybody is requested to take a look at these topics before creating new threads.
Remember .... always Search before you create a new thread.
Most Important Threads of the Forum
- IMPORTANT: Check This Out First
- IMPORTANT: How to report the thread?
- How to Post a new thread - Tutorial
Anti-Virus / Spyware Removal / Firewalls
- Best Antivirus/Antivirus Software Comparison | Link 2 | Link 3
- Best free antivirus
- Backup Virus Definitions in Norton Antivirus | Link 2
- An Unofficial guide to spywares and online safety .. (Various terms like Adware, Worms, Malwares, etc explained. A detailed guide)
- Best Spyware, ad blocker/ internet security software? which?
- [sticky]Firewall Leak Test | Which firewall is the best ? | firewalls !! which is good???? | Link 4
- [sticky]HOWTO - Protecting your Windows system
- Wat tools do u use to secure ur PC?
Internet / Connectivity:
- The best broadband offers available across India
- DataOne Usage Calculator (by ShaPlus)
- BSNL Dataone Users Only (various kind of discussions about DataOne connectivity, bandwidth and bandwidth usage)
- Other Bandwidth Monitors: Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3 | Link 4
- [Tut] Share Your Net Connection Over LAN
- A Beginner's Guide to Setting up LAN and Sharing Internet
- The Best Download Manager | Link 2
- Which is the best browser / Browser fanboyism / Browser war | Debate
Firefox / Opera
- [Firefox] Tweaks for faster browsing (with extensions & changing fields in about:config)
Make Firefox Faster : Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3 ( http.tunneling trick ) - Firefox Tips-n-Tricks / Tweaks / Secrets / Codes etc.
- How to use FlashGet in Mozilla Firefox..? | Using A download Manager In Firefox
( Works with DAP, Internet Download Manager, GetRight, MassDownloader, LeechGet, wget, kget and most other download managers ) - List your favourite firefox extensions...
- How to instal firefox extensions & plugins
- How to use flashget in opera 8
Playing Media Files :
- Which audio player do you use? ( Best Media Player and other discussion )
- [sticky] Playing media files without any issues ( Problem with Codecs, WMP or Winamp not playing file, etc )
- Free MP3/WMA to RM/RA convertor software
- How to convert Real Audio format to MP3 or MP4 format ??? | Link 2 | Link 3
Torrents
- What are torrents?
- How to download files using a torrent client?
- What's your favourite BT client?
Peer 2 Peer:
- [Guide] About P2P Softwares
- Best P2P Share
- P2P Softwares!
- Shareaza - The Best P2P Client
- Which P2P network is the best?
Hosting a Website on Internet
- What are the steps to identify a reliable HOST and DOMAIN.
- Free Web Hosting | Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3 | Link 4 | Link 5 | Link 6
- Cheapest Indian Dedicated Servers and Paid Hosts
Windows Tips/Tweaks
- [sticky] Share your Tweaking Tips here
- MAKE WINXP STARTUP/SHUTDOWN FASTER ! | Link 2
- Windows XP Tweaks - II
- Windows XP Services that can be Safely set to MANUAL!!!
- Make your WinXP still safer ! Plug these holes !
- Batch File to Stop and Start Services | Link 2
There are innumerable other threads. You can also take a look at links provided in My system running slow question in More Suggestions
Avatars (those pictures below usernames on the left side)
- How to add a avatar to your userID
- How to create our own avatar picture? | Link 2 | Link 3
Other topics/Miscellaneous:
- Cant Read your PMs?
Problem reading PM - Forgot Windows XP Administrator Password: Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3 | Link 4
- LILO/GRUB Boot Loader lost after installing Windows
- The great Compression tool Battle! 7-Zip Vs WinRAR !!!
- Corrupted ZIP/RAR file: Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3 | Link 4 | Link 5
- Cannot delete file, it is being used by another process
- Hide Files and Folders / Assign Password to Files or Folders: Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3
- Copy Protect / Password Protect CD-R : Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3 | Link 4 | Link 5 | Link 6
- "Healthy" discussion about software Cracks, their need, working and popularity: Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3 | Link 4
- What is HijackThis and How to Use it
- Overburning CDs
Other sticky topics:
- 16 Bit Windows Subsystem Error
- An Unofficial guide to spywares and online safety ( System running slow, Cant change homepage of IE, Uninvited Search Pages, etc )
- Request Gmail / Orkut / Yahoo 360 / MyWallop Invites here ..
- Best Registry Cleaner/Editor/Defragmentation software???
More Suggestions :
- What is this file with a funny extension ?
Before you post asking about a file extension which you dont undertand, just check : www.filext.com
- What is this .dll or .exe file running in my Task Manager ( ex SVCHOST.EXE ) ?
Best site for you to understand the nature of a exe or dll file:
www.processlibrary.com or www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/
- Oops ! I lost an important dll file !!
Check if it's there in www.dll-files.com/
- I want a tutorial on a particular topic ex C++, Matlab, HTML, PHP, Java, GIMP, OpenGL, etc
Just the thread for you: Valuable Sites for Techies
- What is the meaning of this computer term, in simple words ? (I'm not a techie)
Okk, go to www.google.com and type "define:<computer term>" or
Visit *en.wikipedia.org/ and search there, it's the best free encyclopedia.
- My system is running extremely slow. Dont know why!!
OR I think I've got some kind of spyware or something. What can I do?
Get a good spyware remover like Ad-aware, Sypbot, etc. You can also download HijackThis (Know More), run it's scan. Post the logfile generated in QnA section and wait for replies.
. Additionally, if you are on Windows XP, then you can also switch OFF few services. Look HERE or HERE
- How to get a girlfriend?
Ughh .. (scratching my head) .. well I cant tell you that
. Hehe .. Happy Digiting
P.S. Note that
# It's not a list of all topics discussed till date .. just a few very common ones. So if you dont want your thread to be locked with a comment like 'search before you post' .. better take a look at the list.
# Moreover, this list must be and will be updated regularly.
# Please do not request to add up your thread in the list. It's nothing big and prestigeous to be in here.
# I've tried to cover all common topics .. but some could be left out. Spelling mistakes/ Incorrect links/ Typo Errors ... Corrections/Suggestions invited.
# Huge Thanks to drgrudge and Deep
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alibi
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