Tuesday, 30 April 2013
5 Free Data Recovery Programs
Discovering you lost important data is one of the worst feelings in the world. Sometimes it’s impossible to get back what you lost, but sometimes it is possible that what you lost still exists somewhere on your hard drive. If it’s there, these five free tools will help you find it.
Recycle
Although many Windows users know about the Recycle Bin, not everyone does. Even more importantly, not everyone knows how it works, so a file might be in the Recycle Bin even though you can’t find it.
When you delete a file on Windows the regular way, Windows doesn’t actually delete it—it moves it to the Recycle Bin. When your hard drive starts to fill up, you can permanentlydelete files from your Recyle Bin.
What many people don’t realize is that Windows can only use the move trick on a single drive. That means there may be more than one Recycle Bin on your computer if you use more than one drive (or you use removable USB drives). If you delete a file from the X:\ drive, you have to check the X:\RECYCLE folder to see if you can get your file back.
Undelete
If you’ve permanently deleted a file relatively recently, you can use special Undelete software to get it back. The problem is that once you permanently delete a file, Windows may write a new file where the old file used to be, so undeleting doesn’t always work. (It works best on a hard drive with a lot of free space.)
There are several free Undelete programs on the Web, such as the one from EaseUS.
ddrescue
Sometimes you lose data not because you deleted it, but because your hard drive is failing. If that’s the case, you can use a tool designed torecover data from a partially failed drive. I use the open source Disk Drive Rescue (ddrescue).
When you run ddrescue, it tries to copy data from every part of your drive in big chunks to get off as much data as possible. When it encounters a problem (because your drive is failing), it makes a note and skips to the next chunk. After it gets as much data off as possible, it goes back and works on the edges of failed chunks to get every single bit of data it can off of your drive.
I’ve used ddrescue to recover over 95% of the data from a failed drive. It also works on scratched CDs and DVDs, and it may also help you with damaged USB drives.
Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery
Although photos are regular files, so you can recover them with Undelete software, you can also get them off with special photo recovery software. Undelete works by figuring out where your file was before it was deleted. Photo recovery software looks for the signature of photos on your drive, so it can recover photos even after you reformat your drive.
SluethKit
Although not for the faint-of-heart, the SluethKit is collection of tools used by forensic scientists (think CSI) to recover evidence from computers. It contains a number of tools which help recover lost data—even deliberately destroyed data. It isn’t easy to use, but it can be your last resort option.
Courtesy : http://bnjho.blogspot.in/
Monday, 29 April 2013
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Amendment to Rule 93-A of Postal Manual Volume VII
Amendment to Rule 93-A of Postal Manual Volume VII
To see the correction slip No. 01/2013-D dated 28/2/2013 issued by Directorate,
please CLICK HERE.
Postmaster Grade I Examination 2013 - Schedule announced
Directorate has announced the schedule for conducting Limited DepartmentalCompetitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Postmaster Grade I for the year 2013 vide letter no A-34012/4/2012-DE dated 23.04.2013. The date of Examination is 30.06.2013(Sunday). The last date for receipt of applications from willing officials at their controlling units is 03.05.2013.
Friday, 26 April 2013
SPEEDNET INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE
- Install
Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0.
- Install
Speednet Communication 3.1 Setup. EMS Client folder will be formed in C: drive.
Share the folder c:\EMS Client.
- Unzip SPNET
folder to c:\EMS Client folder.
- Now, install
Speednet 3.1 server setup.
- Share
Speednetserver folder in C:\Program Files\Speednetserver.
- Install Speednet client setup.
- Copy ChangespeednetURL file from CD to EMS Client folder in C:\ and run it by double clicking on it.
- Run Counter.exe file from EMS client folder.(Enter Server name and password)
- Now, configure Speednet3.1 file from Start->Programs->Speednet->Spe
- To update the offices, configure speednetcommunication 3.1 and update the office from the office updates folder.
- After the completion of the office updation , again configure speednet 3.1 and complete the configuration.
- Open EMS Client folder and do the following:-
(a) Click on ptcmyscs_root and install the certificate.
(b) Double click on the RegisterCACft.exe file to add the certificate.
(c) Doubleclick on the Script tool. Enter the server name and select database as counter, enter password as sa, click on execute, C:\EMS client folder will be opened, select POSPCCSQL2KScript.exl file, click on open and run it.
- Run Speednetcomm.sql file present in Database Upgrades folder in CD in Query Analyser.
- Click on Run-> Type Drivers-> D.click on etc Folder-> Click on hosts file and open this file in notepad and add the following in the last paragraph:-
218.248.43.148 speednetmsg.ptcmysore.gov.in
- Open Enterprise Manager of the SQL Server and click on the Counter Database, open table of the counter database in the design table, select Mail table and alter the following:-
Emailaddress-> 30-> varchar and mobilenumber-> 11-> varchar.
- Run Speednetcommunication and enter the software key as SPCOFFICENAME, click on the call server for authentication and go to tools and click on call server, a msg will be displayed as “ server will be called within one minute” wait for the servers call. Transmission of data will start and will be closed automatically.
- Your Speednet is ready for transmission of data.
5 Free Must Have Hardware Diagnostic Tools
Every computer has hardware problems eventually, so it’s important to keep hardware diagnostic tools on hand. It could be because your computer will not boot due to a problem which could be either hardware of software related.
But you don’t need to spend money on expensive tools. These five free tools can help you diagnose most hardware problems.
Memory Scan
It’s almost impossible to diagnose a problem with your computer memory (RAM) without a memory scanner. Luckily, you don’t need a special hardware memory checker—you can use a tool to boot your computer into a special mode which will check your memory. There are several good tools, but I recommend the open source MemTest86, which works on Intel-style 32-bit and 64-bit PCs.
You can get MemTest86 for free from http://www.memtest86.com/.
CheckDisk / BadBlocks
If you think your hard drive has a problem, you need to check the whole drive for possible errors. If you find a few errors, you may be able to continue to use the drive as long as you re-check the drive on a regular basis. If you find a bunch of errors, you’ll need to replace the drive.
The free tool built into Windows XP and higher to check your drive is called CHKDSK (for Check Disk). Linux bootable CDs and USB drives include a similar but more comprehensive tool called badblocks.
Spare Cables
Although spare cables aren’t free if you buy them separately, most people who regularly buy computer accessories tend to accumulate spare cables. Don’t throw out those spare cables. A surprisingly large number of hardware problems are caused by failing cables, and swapping your current cable with a spare is a simple and free way to test whether or not your problems are caused by bad cables.
Sensors
One of reasons hardware fails inside your computer is because your computer gets too hot. Overheating happens when the vents on your case are obstructed, or when dust accumulates inside your case, or when your computer cooling fans fail.
Almost all computers have one or more heat sensors built in them. Many computers also include additional sensors for fan speed and other important hardware maintenance functions. You can read these sensors using free tools such as Microsoft Temperature Sensor Gadget or the freeware SpeedFan.
Linux Live CD / USB
Sometimes you can’t tell whether a problem on your computer is caused by a hardware failure or a software failure. If that’s the case, your best tool is to try a fresh operating system. You can use the recovery mode provided on many computers, but often it’s best to just use a whole new operating system.
Bootable (“Live”) Linux CDs, DVDs, and USB sticks make that easy. You insert the disc or USB stick in your computer, reboot, and get a whole fully-functional Linux operating system. You can see if your hardware works correctly in Linux. If it does, you know your problem is software related on Windows. If the hardware still doesn’t work correctly, you know it’s a hardware problem and you can get started fixing or replacing it.
Courtesy: http://bnjho.blogspot.in
New Project Arrow Portal launched by Honorable Secretary, DOP on 25/04/2013
This Web Portal has been developed for Project Arrow so that objectives and deliverables of the project are widely disseminated in the public domain and a proper channel is put in place for receiving feedback from stakeholders i.e. post office customers and the staff members. This interactive interface will facilitate in getting feedback and suggestions from customers across the country which will be vital inputs for further improving both the core operations and the ‘Look and Feel’ of Project Arrow Post Offices.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SITE
Change of URL - Project arrow DET Dash Board.
It is informed by Directorate Program Office that the Project Arrow DET Desboard URLhttp://indiapostarrow.gov.in has been changed and the new URL ishttp://indiapostmail.gov.in/projectarrow
Source: indiapost.gov.in
url means uniform resource locator also known as web address
UPU and CEPT agree to work together
25.04.2013 - THE EUROPEAN CONFERENCE OF POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATIONS (CEPT) AND THE UPU HAVE AGREED TO WORK TOGETHER ON ISSUES OF TECHNICAL COOPERATION AND SHARE MORE INFORMATION ON REGULATORY ISSUES.
Ulrich Dammann, co-president of CEPT, a European intergovernmental organization and restricted union of the UPU, and Bishar A. Hussein, director general of the UPU, signed a memorandum of understanding to this effect at UPU headquarters on 25 April 2013.
CEPT already participates in the UPU’s work, particularly through its European Committee for Postal Regulation (CERP). It has supported the joint implementation of UPU regional development plans and provided expertise in seminars for regulators in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
The MOU establishes a cooperation framework between the two parties in areas of common interest, such as the universal postal service obligation and postal regulation and policy.
CEPT and the UPU will promote and exchange best practices among countries and restricted unions. They will cooperate in specialized studies and on projects within their respective fields.
While solutions can differ, regulatory issues are often the same in various parts of the world, says Dammann. That includes getting rid of inefficient structures that hinder postal development, setting up an independent regulator to oversee the market and ensuring that the postal operator has the right tools to increase its ability to finance itself.
“European regulators are eager to share their experience and help countries from having to reinvent the wheel,” says Dammann. “Our goal is to give a better service to the public using competitive and legal bases.”
Source : http://news.upu.int
Thursday, 25 April 2013
PA / SA Examination for 2013....selection criteria
As per schedule declared by Directorate, PA/ SA examination for the year 2013 have already been started in phase manner in each circle. The following criteria are likely to be followed for selection of candidate.
Qualifying Marks :
Category
|
% of marks required
|
Remarks
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OC
|
40% i.e. 10 marks in each part
|
40% in aggregate
|
OBC
|
38% i.e. 9 marks in each part
|
38% in aggregate
|
SC/ST
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33% i.e. 8 marks in each part
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33% in aggregate
|
Computer Test :
As per above qualification of marks, candidates will be called for computer test in 1:5 ratio
15 Minutes : For typing of 450 words passage
15 Minutes : For data entry work.
Launch of RTI web portal for online filing of RTI application - Dopt order
No. 1/1/2013-IR
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 22/04/2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
A Web Portal namely RTI Online with un https://rtionline.gov.in has been launched. This portal, developed by NIC, is a facility for the Indian Citizens to online file RTI applications and first appeals and also to make online payment of RTI fees. The prescribed fees can be paid through Internet banking of State Bank of India and its associate banks as well as by Credit/Debit cards of Visa/Master, through the payment gateway of SBI linked to this site.
2. At present, this facility is available only for Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). It is planned to extend this facility to all the Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India within a month. This facility is presently not proposed to be extended for field offices/attached/subordinate offices.
3. This system would work as RTI MIS also. The details of RTI applications received through post should also be entered into this system. The system would also provide for online reply of RTI applications, though reply could be sent by regular post also.
4. It is requested that full co-operation may be extended for the successful implementation/roll out of this facility. First of all, it is necessary that the RTI Nodal Officers, officials of RTI Cell and all the CPIOs / FAAs of the Ministries/Department sare trained to use this facility. Arrangements have been made to provide training to the RTI Nodal Officers, RTI Cell officials and the NIC/1T personnel attached with the Ministries/Departments, by DoPT with the help of NIC, within next 2-3 weeks. The schedule for such training would be intimated to the RTI Nodal Officers directly. It is requested that training for all the CPIOs and FAAs may be organized by the concerned Ministry/Department, through these officers trained by DoPT / NIC5. The screen shot of the home page of the portal, the terms and conditions and
copy of the O.M.No.1/1/2013-IR dated 08.04.2013 issued in respect of DoPT are enclosed for information.
6. The contents of this 0M may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
sd/-
(Sandeep Jain)
Deputy Secretary
Source: www.persmin.nic.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02rti/1_1_2013-IR-D.pdf]
Check Your Hard Disk Errors
This Trick Is For Checking Your Hard Disk Errors.With This Trick You Can Fix Your Problems In Your PC.
Cleaning And Repairing PC Is Most Important For You Because Regularly You're Using Your Computer For Storing And Installing Programs,etc..
To Maintain Your Hard Disk Performance Just Follow The Steps Given Below:-
Step 1 : Click On Your Desktop's "My Computer" Folder
Step 2 : Then Right Click On "Local Disk"
Step 3 : Then Scroll Down And Click "Properties"
Step 4 : Choose "Tools" Tab
Step 5 : Then Click On "Check Now" Button
Then Click On Start And It Will Start The System Error Fixing.It Will Automatically Fix All Your Problems In Hard Disk.
Courtesy : http://bnjho.blogspot.in/
DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES ORDERS 2013 : INTRODUCTION OF ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM IN THE RESERVATION / ALLOTMENT OF CASUAL HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION IN THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TOURING OFFICER’S HOSTEL/HOLIDAY HOME / GUEST HOUSE AT DELHI.
No.2/5/Online - System/FCRH — 2013
Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development
Directorate of Estates
F-Block, C.R.Hostel
New Delhi, the 18.04.2013
Subject: Introduction of online reservation system in the reservation/allotment of casual hostel accommodation in the Central Government Touring Officer’s Hostel/Holiday Home/Guest House at Delhi.
With a view to provide for choices & convenience of the applicants for reservation of casual hostel accommodation in the Central Government Touring Officer’s Hostel/Holiday Home/Guest House at Delhi, it has been decided to introduce automated online reservation / allotment system w.e.f. 01/05/2013.
2. For this purpose only online applications will be accepted henceforth. Applicants will apply for reservation by filling up the required application form online. After completing the process online, the applicant will have to take a print out of his/her application and get it verified / forwarded from his/her office and send it along with payment (Demand Draft) & other allied details/documents ete.. to “Online Reservation Cell, F - Block, C.R.Hostel Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110001" for confirmation of his/her booking request. On receipt of the filled up application with payment of room rent (Demand Draft), duly verified & forwarded by the controlling office of the applicant (in case of Retd. Government Officers attested copy of PPO), his/her booking request will be processed. Applicant can monitor the status of his/her booking request online through the website.
3. With effect from 16/04/2013 onward, only online applications for reservation of casual accommodation in the Central Government Touring Officer’s Hostel/Holiday Home/Guest House at Delhi will he accepted.
4. No manual application will he accepted from 16/04/2013 onwards for the reservation of casual accommodation in the Central Government Touring officer’s Hostel/Holiday Home/Guest House at Delhi seeking reservation for the period from 01/05/2013 onwards.
5. Manual applications received up to 15/04/2013 for the reservation of casual accommodation in the Central Government Touring Officer’s Hostel/Holiday Home/Guest House at Delhi seeking reservation for the period upto 30/04/2013 have been accepted and casual accommodation is reserved subject to availability.
6. Detailed procedure/guidelines as laid down in the OM dated 21/12/2013 and terms & conditions and other relevant information regarding reservation of Delhi central Government Touring officer’s Hostel/Holiday home/Guest House accommodation are available on the website of this Directorate i.e.www.estates.nic.in / Holiday Homes website and holidayhomes.nic.in shall be applicable.
7. This issues with the approval of Director of Estates.
sd/-
(DAYA NAND)
Deputy Director of Estates [O&M]
Source: www.holidayhomes.nic.in
[http://holidayhomes.nic.in/WriteReadData/Circulars/24OmDelhiHostel.pdf]
Submit Form 15G or 15H to avoid Tax Deducted at Source
Delayed tax refunds can be frustrating. After all, what can be worse than waiting for your own money to come back to you? This is why financial advisers suggest planning one's taxes well in advance and avoid overpayment. The start of the financial year is, perhaps, the best time to do so. Submit the Forms 15G or 15H right away to avoid the tax deducted at source (TDS) on your investments, if your income is below the exemption limit. From this year onwards, the Income Tax Department has introduced some changes in the two forms.
You now have to give additional information on income from all sources and tax deduction availed of during the financial year. According to the TDS rules, if interest income exceeds Rs 10,000 in a year, 10% tax will be deducted at source. If the investor has not furnished his PAN details, the TDS rate will be higher at 20%. However, if the investor's total taxable income is below the basic exemption limit, he can submit a declaration to avoid TDS. Form 15G is to be used by individuals below 60 years, HUFs and trusts, etc.
Senior citizens and those above 80 years must use Form 15H. Till now, one only had to declare in the form that one's income was below the taxable limit and, therefore, the TDS should not be deducted. Now, however, one must also mention the expected taxable income in the financial year. This includes income from all sources, such as salary, interest, rent and capital gains. One can avoid the tax-free income like interest from the PF, the PPF and tax-free bonds.
Are you eligible? Before you rush to submit the Form 15G or 15H, make sure that you are eligible. An individual or HUF must satisfy two conditions. First, the estimated taxable income for the financial year should be less than the basic exemption limit. This is Rs 2 lakh for individuals below 60 years and HUFs, Rs 2.5 lakh for senior citizens, and Rs 5 lakh for very senior citizens above 80 years.
The second condition, which is applicable only to Form 15G, is that the total interest income from all sources should not exceed the basic exemption limit. Senior citizens have been exempted from this condition because most retirees get the biggest chunk of their income from interest.
These conditions are not new. The only difference is that now the individual has to specifically mention his expected income in the form. In the table below, we look at the various situations in which an individual is eligible to file the declaration.
Interestingly, these forms also require the individual to mention details of other incomes, including dividends from shares and mutual funds. Dividend income is tax-free but the Income Tax Department still wants to know how much you earned from them. "The new forms seem to have been made with all the possible situations in mind. As of now, the dividend is tax-free, but may be taxable in the future,'' explains Sandeep Shanbhag, director, Wonderland Consultants.
You now have to give additional information on income from all sources and tax deduction availed of during the financial year. According to the TDS rules, if interest income exceeds Rs 10,000 in a year, 10% tax will be deducted at source. If the investor has not furnished his PAN details, the TDS rate will be higher at 20%. However, if the investor's total taxable income is below the basic exemption limit, he can submit a declaration to avoid TDS. Form 15G is to be used by individuals below 60 years, HUFs and trusts, etc.
Senior citizens and those above 80 years must use Form 15H. Till now, one only had to declare in the form that one's income was below the taxable limit and, therefore, the TDS should not be deducted. Now, however, one must also mention the expected taxable income in the financial year. This includes income from all sources, such as salary, interest, rent and capital gains. One can avoid the tax-free income like interest from the PF, the PPF and tax-free bonds.
Are you eligible? Before you rush to submit the Form 15G or 15H, make sure that you are eligible. An individual or HUF must satisfy two conditions. First, the estimated taxable income for the financial year should be less than the basic exemption limit. This is Rs 2 lakh for individuals below 60 years and HUFs, Rs 2.5 lakh for senior citizens, and Rs 5 lakh for very senior citizens above 80 years.
The second condition, which is applicable only to Form 15G, is that the total interest income from all sources should not exceed the basic exemption limit. Senior citizens have been exempted from this condition because most retirees get the biggest chunk of their income from interest.
These conditions are not new. The only difference is that now the individual has to specifically mention his expected income in the form. In the table below, we look at the various situations in which an individual is eligible to file the declaration.
Interestingly, these forms also require the individual to mention details of other incomes, including dividends from shares and mutual funds. Dividend income is tax-free but the Income Tax Department still wants to know how much you earned from them. "The new forms seem to have been made with all the possible situations in mind. As of now, the dividend is tax-free, but may be taxable in the future,'' explains Sandeep Shanbhag, director, Wonderland Consultants.
Err on the side of caution The TDS rules can be cumbersome, but you just have to take them in your stride. The Forms 15G and 15H have to be submitted at every branch of the bank where you have a deposit. Though the threshold limit of Rs 10,000 a year is per branch, some banks insist on a form to be submitted even when the interest is less than Rs 10,000 in that branch.
A bank can track you using the unique customer ID. If the combined interest in all branches is above the Rs 10,000 limit, TDS will be deducted if you have not filled the Form 15G or 15H. It is best to provide the form than risk TDS. Once the tax has been deducted, it can only be reclaimed by filing your income tax return.
The worst affected are investors who are not eligible to file Form 15G because their interest income is above the threshold limit even though their total taxable income is not liable to tax. One option for such people is to allow the banks to deduct the TDS. They can then reclaim the amount by filing their tax returns. This is a cumbersome process and, therefore, not worth undertaking. The second option is to split the fixed deposits across several banks and branches so that the TDS exemption limit is not breached.
This is no less tedious because you will have to go to multiple locations. Besides, it increases your paperwork manifold. There may also be cases of a small tax liability which makes an investor ineligible for filing these forms. You can handle this by letting one bank deduct the TDS so that the amount takes care of your total tax liability.
However, note that the above strategies are only meant to avoid TDS, not avoid tax or file your tax return. You may be required to file your tax return if your total income before the deductions is above the basic tax exemption limit.
Besides, there is a stiff penalty for furnishing incorrect information in the form just to avoid the TDS.
A bank can track you using the unique customer ID. If the combined interest in all branches is above the Rs 10,000 limit, TDS will be deducted if you have not filled the Form 15G or 15H. It is best to provide the form than risk TDS. Once the tax has been deducted, it can only be reclaimed by filing your income tax return.
The worst affected are investors who are not eligible to file Form 15G because their interest income is above the threshold limit even though their total taxable income is not liable to tax. One option for such people is to allow the banks to deduct the TDS. They can then reclaim the amount by filing their tax returns. This is a cumbersome process and, therefore, not worth undertaking. The second option is to split the fixed deposits across several banks and branches so that the TDS exemption limit is not breached.
This is no less tedious because you will have to go to multiple locations. Besides, it increases your paperwork manifold. There may also be cases of a small tax liability which makes an investor ineligible for filing these forms. You can handle this by letting one bank deduct the TDS so that the amount takes care of your total tax liability.
However, note that the above strategies are only meant to avoid TDS, not avoid tax or file your tax return. You may be required to file your tax return if your total income before the deductions is above the basic tax exemption limit.
Besides, there is a stiff penalty for furnishing incorrect information in the form just to avoid the TDS.
Source : http://economictimes.indiatimes.com
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