Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Meaning and Differences between Windows 32-bit and Windows 64-bit

But which better between them? It depends for what you use computer, if you want the computer to work more efficiently to increase speed, then you are suggested to use 64-bit version. But if you play games or use many different software, then you better to use 32-bit versions, because until now many games or software that only supports 32-bit version.

We often see Windows 32-Bit or 64-Bit if we are going to download a software on the internet. The terms of 32-bit and 64-bit are Windows edition.

Windows XP 64-Bit Edtion logo.

Differences between them. basically refers to the technology of processing the computer process. Each has different way how the processor handle the information and using Random Access Memory (RAM) effectiveness. The 64-bit can address the data in memory better than 32-bit does, so 64-bit will be able to process data faster than 32-bit if they are compared in the same RAM size.

The other differences relate to memory accessibility, memory management, and enhanced security features. For example, the security features that are available in the 64-bit versions of Windows Vista include the following:
  • Kernel Patch Protection
  • Support for hardware-backed Data Execution Protection (DEP)
  • Mandatory driver signing
  • Removal of support for 32-bit drivers
  • Removal of the 16-bit subsystem
Windows 7 / 64-bit compatibility logo
 You can only install the 64-bit version in a computer that has 64-bit processor, meanwhile the 32-bit version can be installed in either 64-bit or 32-bit processor.


And also if you use many different hardware such as flash disk, game controllers, and so on, you are advised to use 32-bit version because a lot of hardware has only 32-bit drivers. In addition, you must install digitally signed hardware drive only on a 64-bit version to enhanced security of the computer.

These are the main differences example between the 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and the 64-bit versions of Windows Vista
ArchitectureWindows Vista, 32-bit versions Windows Vista, 64-bit versions
System requirements 
1-gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) processor or 64-bit (x64) processor, 512 MB of RAM
1-GHz 64-bit (x64) processor, 1 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended)
Memory access
A 32-bit version of Windows Vista can access up to 4 GB of RAM
A 64-bit version of Windows Vista can access from 1 GB of RAM to more than 128 GB of RAM.
Memory access per editionAll 32-bit versions of Windows Vista can access up to 4 GB of RAM.
Windows Vista Home Basic - 8 GB of RAM
Windows Vista Home Premium - 16 GB of RAM
Windows Vista Business - 128 GB of RAM or more
Windows Vista Enterprise - 128 GB of RAM or more
Windows Vista Ultimate - 128 GB of RAM or more
DEP
32-bit versions of Windows Vista use a software-based version of DEP.
64-bit versions of Windows Vista support hardware-backed DEP.
Kernel Patch Protection (PatchGuard)This feature is not available in 32-bit versions of Windows Vista.
This feature is available in 64-bit versions of Windows Vista. Kernel Patch Protection helps prevent a malicious program from updating the Windows Vista kernel. This feature works by helping to prevent a kernel-mode driver from extending or replacing other kernel services. Also, this feature helps prevent third-party programs from updating (patching) any part of the kernel.
Driver signing
Unsigned drivers may
be used with 32-bit versions of Windows Vista.
64-bit versions of Windows Vista require that all device drivers be digitally signed by the developer.
32-bit driver support
32-bit versions of Windows Vista support 32-bit drivers that are designed for Windows Vista.
64-bit versions of Windows Vista do not support 32-bit device drivers.
16-bit program support
32-bit versions of Windows Vista support 16-bit programs, in part.
64-bit versions of Windows Vista do not support 16-bit programs

Table is taken from Microsoft Official Page.

Text Flip Generator - Write Your Text Upside-Down





This is a just-for-fun tool to flip your text 180 degrees. The text can be letters, numbers, and several symbols. You also can share it on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and other websites which is support several extra Unicode and note that not all websites support extra Unicode.

Insert text here:




Result:

Copy and paste the result to any websites you desire. For example, try to paste it onto Facebook or Twitter status.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Make Numbered Page Navigation

A page navigation is an important thing for readers to browse entire posts of the blog. If readers meet a good page navigation, it is possible for you to raise your page view statistic. But by default, Blogger only provide one  by one page navigation, it means readers will find trouble to search entire posts because they need to click next or previous one by one to see the older or newer posts, especially if you have hundred of posts.
Numbered Page Navigation will be shown at the bottom of the page.

Numbered page navigation, which is founded by TechieBlogger, is a solution how readers can browse entire posts quickly, they can click and jump to the desired page number. We will share the tutorial how do you do that.

If you use old navigation interface, go to Blogger Dashboard, then click 'Design' and switch the tab to Edit HTML, do not forget to backup your template before do this trick, click 'Download Full Template' link that is located at the same page, then after that, click Edit HTML.

 For new navigation interface, go to Blogger Dashboard and click menu tree between pencil button and 'View Blog' link, click Template and click Backup/Restore button at the top-right corner of the page to download your full template. After you download it, click Edit HTML.

Check the 'Expand Widget Templates' box and using your browser search function (usually press CTRL + F), and find ]]></b:skin> and replace it with CSS code below here:


.showpageArea a {
text-decoration:underline;
}
.showpageNum a {
text-decoration:none;
border: 1px solid #cccccc;
margin:0 3px;
padding:3px;
}
.showpageNum a:hover {
border: 1px solid #cccccc;
background-color:#cccccc;
}
.showpagePoint {
color:#333;
text-decoration:none;
border: 1px solid #cccccc;
background: #cccccc;
margin:0 3px;
padding:3px;
}
.showpageOf {
text-decoration:none;
padding:3px;
margin: 0 3px 0 0;
}
.showpage a {
text-decoration:none;
border: 1px solid #cccccc;
padding:3px;
}
.showpage a:hover {
text-decoration:none;
}
.showpageNum a:link,.showpage a:link {
text-decoration:none;
color:#333333;
}
]]></b:skin>


If you understand how to costumise CSS above, you may modify it according to what you need.



In second section, you need to put JavaScript to bring the Numbered Page Navigation system. Now, find </body> and replace it with:


<!--Page Navigation Starts-->
<b:if cond='data:blog.pageType != "item"'>
<b:if cond='data:blog.pageType != "static_page"'>
<script type='text/javascript'>
var pageCount=5;
var displayPageNum=5;
var upPageWord ='Previous';
var downPageWord ='Next';
</script>
<script src='http://blogergadgets.googlecode.com/files/blogger-page-navi.v1.js' type='text/javascript'/>
</b:if>
</b:if>
<!--Page Navigation Ends -->
</body>

 There are some customisable parts that you can modify to change several things:

The "5" in this code determines the number of posts that would be displayed per page.
var pageCount=5;

The "5" in this code determines how much page numbers that would be shown at the page navigation.
var displayPageNum=5;

These two lines determine the text that would be shown for the "Previous" and "Next" page respectively.
var upPageWord ='Previous';
var downPageWord ='Next';

Click preview and ensure that the Numbered Page Navigation appears at bottom of the post.

The last step, you need to find one or some 'data:label.url' and change them to 'data:label.url + "?&max-results=5"' 

The number "5" above means that how much post per page under the same label.


When you are finished, click preview to verify whether the code you entered is correct, if it is, then click Save Template.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Comparison between Old and New Blogger Interface

Settings while writting post.

If we compare between New Blogger interface and old Blogger interface, we will just find little significant differences. New Blogger interface looks more beautiful with good colouring and it is very comfortable to see than the old Blogger interface which its colour looks too simple. However, new Blogger interface requires faster internet connection to use its menu because it contains Ajax, meanwhile the old Blogger interface is not too concerned with internet connection speed because it contains no Ajax (except if you write post and or use template designer).

In the new Blogger interface, you can see your blog preview when viewed from a mobile, also you can edit its page. While in the old Blogger interface, there is no mobile preview feature.

So, what do you prefer?

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Remove Blogger Navbar (Navigation Bar)


Blogger Navbar is a navigation bar that defaultly appears at the top of every Blogger blog page. It has features allows you to follow, share, and report blogs. Also you can search blogs randomly from its bar.

If you think that Blogger Navbar is annoying your blog look, you can remove it easily by following method in this post.

The removal of Blogger Navbar is allowed by Blogger Team as long as your blog domain is hosted by Blogger, it means you have your domain as example.blogspot.com. If you want to remove Blogger navbar and you have your own domain hosted outside of Blogger like example.com or anything not from Blog*Spot domain,  we recommend you to put "Powered by Blogger" text or logo at any section of your blog page, the logo option to put is available when you choose widget at the Page Element section.


And here is how you do remove the Blogger Navbar.

Edit template menu in new interface.
For old navigation interface, go to Blogger Dashboard, then click 'Design' and switch the tab to Edit HTML, do not forget to backup your template first by click 'Download Full Template' link which is located at the same page, then after that, click Edit HTML.

For new navigation interface, go to Blogger Dashboard and click menu tree between pencil button and 'View Blog' link like shown in the picture, click Template and click Backup/Restore button at the top-right corner of the page to download your full template. Once you have completed the download, click on Edit HTML

Check the 'Expand Widget Templates' box and using your browser search function (usually press CTRL + F), find closing </b:skin> tag and replace it with following code:

/* Blogger Navigation Bar - http://www.vektanova.com */
#navbar-iframe {
display: none !important;
}
</b:skin>
Click preview to make sure that the navbar is removed, click Save Template if it does.