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Turn your Nokia phone into a WiFi HotSpot

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Turn your Nokia phone into a WiFi HotSpot


Do you want to use your Nokia phone as Wi-Fi Hotspot?
Do you want to access internet on different laptops and other portable devices through your mobile phone?
Do you want to Save money by replacing USB modems and extra data subscriptions with phone WiFi HotSpot?
Do you want to enjoy the phone 3G for high speed internet?

If Yes, than tune with this post because here we are going to show you :

How you can make your Nokia Phone into a Wi-Fi Hotspot.

JoikuSpot is an awesome application for mobile phone which makes your Nokia Phone into a Wi-Fi Hotspot.
With the free Edition your phone turns into an open WiFi HotSpot with basic internet protocol support
New simple WiFi Tethering UI connects your laptop or iPad to internet via your phone HotSpot with a click
The Light version is 100% FREE with no time limitations

  • Free Edition turns your Nokia phone into an open WiFi HotSpot. Anyone can connect
  • HTTP internet protocol only. Additional protocols like Outlook email available in Premium Edition
  • Limited Feature Set in Free Edition. Get the JoikuSpot Premium Edition, if you need to secure your WiFi HotSpot and use all web sites, intranet and email clients via your HotSpot.
  • Click here to Download JoikuSpot_light

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Supported Nokia Phone Models
N8, E7, C7, C6-01, 5800 XpressMusic, 5530 XpressMusic, E5, E51, E52, N95 8GB, N97, N78, N79, E71, E72, C5-03, X6, C6, N95, E63, E55, E60, E61, E61i, E65, E66, E73, E75, E90, N80, N81, N81 8GB, N82, N85, N86, N91, N93, N93i, N95 Americas, N95 8GB Americas, N96, N97 Mini, 5630 XpressMusic, 5730 XpressMusic, X5, 6710 Navigator, 8800 Erdos, E6, X7, 702T, T7, Oro, Nokia 500, Nokia 600, Nokia 700, Nokia 701, Nokia 603, 808 Pureview

100 Things About Photography

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1) Just because someone has an expensive camera doesn't mean that they’re a good photographer.

2) Always shoot in RAW. Always.

3) Prime lenses help you learn to be a better photographer.

4) Photo editing is an art in itself.

5) The rule of thirds works 99% of the time.

6) Macro photography isn't for everybody.

7) UV filters work just as well as lens caps.

8) Go outside and shoot photos rather than spending hours a day on photography forums.

9) Capture the beauty in the mundane and you have a winning photograph.

10) Film isn't better than digital.


11) Digital isn't better than film.


12) There is no “magic” camera or lens.

13) Better lenses don’t give you better photos.

14) Spend less time looking at other people’s work and more time shooting your own.

15) Don’t take your DSLR to parties.

16) Girls dig photographers.

17) Making your photos b/w doesn’t automatically make them “artsy”.

18) People will always discredit your work if you tell them you “Photoshop” your images. Rather, tell them that you process them in the “digital darkroom”.

19) You don’t need to take a photo of everything.

20) Have at least 2 backups of all your images. Like they say in war, two is one, one is none.

21) Ditch the neck strap and get a hand strap.

22) Get closer when taking your photos, they often turn out better.

23) Be a part of a scene while taking a photo; not a voyeur.
24) Taking a photo crouched often make your photos look more interesting.

25) Worry less about technical aspects and focus more on compositional aspects of photography.

26) Tape up any logos on your camera with black gaffers tape- it brings a lot less attention to you.

27) Always underexpose by 2/3rds of a stop when shooting in broad daylight.
28) The more photos you take, the better you get.

29) Don’t be afraid to take several photos of the same scene at different exposures, angles, or apertures.


30) Only show your best photos.

31) A point-and-shoot is still a camera.

32) Join an online photography forum.

33) Critique the works of others.

34) Think before you shoot.

35) A good photo shouldn't require explanation (although background information often adds to an image).

36) Alcohol and photography do not mix well.


37) Draw inspiration from other photographers but never worship them.

38) Grain is beautiful.

39) Ditch the photo backpack and get a messenger bag. It makes getting your lenses and camera a whole lot easier.

40) Simplicity is key.

41) The definition of photography is: “painting with light.” Use light in your favor.

42) Find your style of photography and stick with it.

43) Having a second monitor is the best thing ever for photo processing.

44) Silver EFEX pro is the best b/w converter.

45) Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.

46) Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.

47) Don’t pamper your camera. Use and abuse it.

48) Take straight photos.

49) Shoot with confidence.

50) Photography and juxtaposition are best friends.

51) Print out your photos big. They will make you happy.

52) Give your photos to friends.

53) Give them to strangers.

54) Don’t forget to frame them.

55) Costco prints are cheap and look great.

56) Go out and take photos with (a) friend(s).

57) Join a photo club or start one for yourself.

58) Photos make great presents.

59) Taking photos of strangers is thrilling.

60) Candid>Posed.

61) Natural light is the best light.

62) 35mm (on full frame) is the best “walk-around” focal length.

63) Don’t be afraid to bump up your ISO when necessary.

64) You don’t need to always bring a tripod with you everywhere you go

65) It is always better to underexpose than overexpose.

66) Shooting photos of homeless people in an attempt to be “artsy” is exploitation.

67) You will find the best photo opportunities in the least likely situations.

68) Photos are always more interesting with the human element included.

69) You can’t “Photoshop” bad images into good ones.

70) Nowadays everybody is a photographer.

71) You don’t need to fly to Paris to get good photos; the best photo opportunities are in your backyard.

72) People with DSLRS who shoot portraits with their grip pointed downwards look like morons.

73) Cameras as tools, not toys.

74) In terms of composition, photography and painting aren't much different.

75) Photography isn't a hobby- it’s a lifestyle.

76) Make photos, not excuses.

77) Be original in your photography. Don’t try to copy the style of others.

78) The best photographs tell stories that begs the viewer for more.

79) Any cameras but black ones draw too much attention.

80) The more gear you carry around with you the less you will enjoy photography.

81) Good self-portraits are harder to take than they seem.

82) Laughter always draws out peoples’ true character in a photograph.

83) Don’t look suspicious when taking photos- blend in with the environment.

84) Landscape photography can become dull after a while.

85) Have fun while taking photos.

86) Never delete any of your photos.


87) Be respectful when taking photos of people or places.

88) When taking candid photos of people in the street, it is easier to use a wide-angle than a telephoto lens.

89) Travel and photography are the perfect pair.

90) Learn how to read a histogram.

91) A noisy photo is better than a blurry one.


92) Don’t be afraid to take photos in the rain.

93) Learn how to enjoy the moment, rather than relentlessly trying to capture the perfect picture of it.

94) Never take photos on an empty stomach.

95) You will discover a lot about yourself through your photography.

96) Never hoard your photographic insight- share it with the world.


97) Never stop taking photos.

98) Photography is more than simply taking photos, it is a philosophy of life.

99) Capture the decisive moment.

100) Write your own list.

Diwali Home Decoration Ideas

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Diwali is indeed a grand festival and we wait all through the year to celebrate this one day with sweets and crackers and fun and laughter!
Diwali is the time for spring-cleaning of the house and to give it a fresh and bright new look with fancy decorations. Some people give a fresh coat of paint and decorate it with something traditional as well as trendy.
So are you getting ready for Diwali and still looking for decoration ideas?
Here are some innovative ideas that would help you in your Diwali decorations.
Begin by cleaning your house. Make sure you clean one room a day, so that within a week your whole house is cleaned up without hurting your back. Now let’s start decorating.
Here is quick look for decorative ideas and items which are required for Diwali decoration.


  1. Wall Hangings
  2. Torans, Bandhanwar or Door Hangings
  3. Laxmi Ganesh Sculptures and Idols
  4. Diwali Candles and Decorative Lamps
  5. Deepavali Diyas
  6. Lakshmi / sampathy symbol or Lakshmi feet
  7. Fresh flowers and petals
  8. Rangolies
  9. Light decoration
Exterior
  1. Have a colorful, medium to large Rangoli in the doorway of your house.
  2. Use different kinds of rangolis like wet-color, dry-color or floral designs.
  3. Make it brighter and more beautiful by placing earthen Diyas around them.
  4. If you have a garden, place earthen Diyas around your garden.
  5. Place candles and diyas on your exterior walls.
  6. Hang candle holders or lanterns in your garden and give an illusion of hanging lights.
  7. You can make your own candle holders by using waste cans wrapped with colored paper.
Entrance
  1. Use bandhanwars, Torans, a traditional Diwali decorative to adore your entrance doors.
  2. Also put up door hanging embellished with embroidery, mirrors, bells.
  3. Lift your entrance by hanging paper lanterns from the door arch.
  4. Also place earthen diyas on the floor and illuminate your facade.
  5. Hang a bell outside your door and let your guests have some fun. Let them ring it instead of the usual electric bell.
Interior
  1. Adore your living room with a large earthen or glass pot filled with water, floral petals and floating candles.
  2. Hang candle lights at different heights to add the ethnicity to your rooms.
  3. Use garlands to decorate the doors of your rooms.
  4. Use wall rugs and old colorful saris to decorate your walls rather than painting it.
  5. Change curtains and cushion covers with bright color materials.
  6. Give a colorful look to your homes by wrapping light bulbs with handmade color papers.
  7. Give a spiritual look with photos of gods and goddesses in your rooms.
  8. To add fragrance use incense sticks with nice aroma.
Lights        No Diwali celebration is complete without lights, of course. So stream your windows and balconies with pretty strings of lights, and don't be limited by the oh-so-regular lights either. There are plenty of options to choose from thanks to the light invasion from across the border
Hope this article help you in order to prepare your list for home decoration for this Diwali.
Happy Diwali In advance J

Also check Diya Decoration and Rangoli Decoration Ideas for this Diwali.

Diwali Rangoli Design & Decoration Ideas

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Rangoli is a popular colorful design made on floor or say floor art of India. To give a warm welcome to the guests, beautiful Rangolis are drawn outside the main gate of the house. It is believed that the deities visit the households that are nicely adorned on the occasion of Diwali. Diwali Rangoli designs differ from region to region in India. At Diwali, Hindus draw bright Rangoli patterns to encourage the goddess Lakshmi to enter their homes. It is an auspicious art of decorating courtyards and prayer halls in India drawn mainly by women and girls.

The art of Rangoli is known by different names in different regions of the country. Here is brief description of different name and meaning of Rangoli.
1)      Rangoli in Kerala is called Puvidal. Puvidal is derived from 'Puv' means flower and 'idal' means arrangement.
2)      Rangoli is Bengal is known as Alpana and it’s a natural representation of the artistic sensibility of the people.
3)      Kolam is another name for Rangoli; it’s mainly drawn mainly during Onum. Onam is the state festival of Kerala
4)      Rangoli in Andhra Pradesh is called a Muggu. The Rangoli is made using a thick batter of rice flour.
5)      In Karnataka this form of art is called as Rangoli only.
6)      Rangoli in Rajasthan is called Mandana. Mandana drawings were done on mud layered walls of homes, on public walls and chowks.
7)      Aipan forms of Rangoli, practiced in the state of Uttarakhand, now Uttaranchal.
8)      Aripana art form is a variation of the Rangoli, practiced in the Bihar.

Rangoli were originally done in small patterns of about 2 foot square, but now entire areas of floor can be covered in intricate designs, often produced by first drawing gridlines in light chalk. Most of the Rangoli designs are made with the use of dry colors; the patterns can also be done by using the paste of rice grains, turmeric paste, vermilion powder or chalk. So, this Diwali, use the Rangoli decoration ideas given below and bring a sense of completion in the joyous celebration of the festival.

Decoration Ideas
There are myriad ways to add to the overall appeal of Rangoli. The designs of Rangoli are created by a combination of different colors. It could be decorated either by colored powders or by colored pastes such as painting colors. You can enhance the beauty of your Rangoli pattern by adding some decorative pieces to it, such as the lighted diyas, colorful flower petals and leaves, colored rice grains, colorful pulses, and colored sand. You may place a diya at the center of the Rangoli.

Designs
Originated from Maharashtra, the art of Rangoli is popular all over the country and therefore, different designs of Rangoli have come into existence. The Rangoli designs for Diwali have been passed on from one generation to the other, some of them being as old as hundred years. Although the designs vary largely, in different regions of India, the basic approach of the people is common – to please Goddess Lakshmi, so that she enters the home and brings in health, wealth and prosperity. Generally, the Rangoli designs are geometrical shapes, proportioned in a balanced way. Geometrical figures such as circles, triangles, squares, ovals and rectangles dominate. Apart from geometrical figures, images of flowers, their petals, trees and creepers are also drawn.

Themes
The common Rangoli themes are the holy symbols like Mangal kalash, leaves of Ashoka tree, Om, Swastika symbol, a lighted Deepak, Shree, lotus and other flowers, creepers, trees, rising sun, moon, stars, chakra, fish, birds, elephants, dancing figures, trident, human figures and geometrical figures such as circles, semi-circles, curves, triangles, squares, ovals and rectangles. The footsteps of Goddess Lakshmi entering into the home are designed at the main entrance of the home or near the place of worship, which indicates the entrance of prosperity in the home.


Different Types of Rangoli:
1)      Rangoli Designs using Sand
2)      Rangoli Designs using Flowers
3)      Rangoli Designs using Salt
4)      Rangoli design using Powder
5)      Rangoli Designs using Pulses
6)      Rangoli Designs using Rice
7)      Rangoli designs using chalk

Material used to Draw Rangoli
1)      Rangoli colors -> Gulals are readily available in the market, bring all the required color and while power. Mix gulal with white power to the get the required shade or color
2)      Dried or Fresh flowers and leaves -> readily available in the market
3)      Diya's/Candles -> Used to decorate and make the Rangoli look more beautiful.
4)      Colored rice -> Soak the rice first then grind it to the fine texture. You can also color rice at home using food colors. Wet the food color powder with a few drops of water and rub the rice in it till it is uniformly colored. Do not forget to wear gloves to protect your hands from getting colored. Dry the rice on paper, in shade before use. If the rice is not completely dry it may leave colored stains on the floor
5)      Colored Suzi/rawa/cream of wheat -> Nice grains, harder than saw dust easy to spread. but does not mix too well with color.
6)      Petals -> Rose petals, marigold petals, small purple paper flowers, finely cut greens-grass/ leaves-even methi leaves. Just fill up the large designs. Use strings of marigold and if you like strings of kanakambara/ jasmine flowers to outline
7)      Pulses/Cereals/grains -> Nice grains, harder than saw dust easy to spread but does not mix too well with color.
8)      Fabric or poster color -> Mix a small quantity of color with chalk powder. Apply it with brush on the floor. It just looks like painting on floor not a traditional form of Rangoli , but it is scores over as it is very easy and is relatively permanent in nature
9)      Colored stones -> Use this only for big and abstract rangolis as finesse is not possible with such materials


In order to design your Rangoli you have to follow below steps:

1)      Decide your design for Rangoli to draw and decide colors:Design may be symmetrical, geometrical, simple design or a free hand outline for any theme based design/art/symbol/painting. You can draw your own Rangoli or you can find Rangoli books easily available in market or you can download Rangoli designs from internet.
2)      Decide your medium and surface:To draw Rangoli look for a clean area/floor carefully. Wipe the floor with a wet cloth and wait for the area to dry.
3)     Outline for Rangoli design:Depending upon the space available, decide and mark the center point of the Rangoli. With a piece of chalk or Rangoli powder, first draw the outline of the Rangoli design. If you have decided to put the dotted Rangoli, then draw the dots in the center position of the chosen area and then join the dots to accomplish the design.
4)     Drawing Rangoli design: 
Draw the Rangoli using chalk is its easy floor else used white powder to come up with outline and design completely
5)     Filling color in the Rangoli design:Most interesting and challenging part of Rangoli design is coloring the Rangoli. If you are artist then color your own and you can also take help of internet to find some nice designs with awesome color combinations.

Tips and Trick for Rangoli design and coloring

1)      Use chalk to put dots and draw the Rangoli design outline if its dry and smooth floor. It helps in completing the Rangoli design faster.
2)      Use Tea filter to fill the color into the Rangoli design.
3)      Use mehindi cones to fill the color into the Rangoli design. Mehindi cones help to fill the color more accurately and easily.
4)      Flower petals of different colors (golden marigolds, bright red roses) can be used to add that extra dimension to your Rangoli design.
5)      If you are making Rangoli design with edible material spray some pesticides near Rangoli so that the ants do not attack and spoil the Rangoli.
6)      You can put a glass of appropriate size to put over the frame is essential to prevent damage as well as it will increase the glaze of your Rangoli design.
7)      Make white outlines to enhance the Rangoli design.
8)      If Rangoli design contains spaces then place diyas to cover the space. In market we easily get thermocol diyas even that can be used to cover the space.
9)      Special floating candles are also available in the market. Float them in big containers of water along with flower petals.
10)  You can also make a stencil of Rangoli. For this take a cardboard and draw the design you want to make, and cut out the design .So any time you want to make that design just sprinkle color on the cardboard and the design is ready.
11)  Donot use glue to make the Rangoli permanent. That will only spoil the Rangoli design.
12)  If you are in need of black color to fill into your Rangoli, Instead of black color make use of charcoal. Its gives a nice black texture and look to your Rangoli.

Hope this article help you to design and décor your home with nice and beautiful rangolis.

You can visit Diya Decoration Ideas  and Diwali Home Decoration Ideas too for Diwali Decoration.

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Mobile Secret Codes - Nokia

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Use @ your on Risk
*3370#       This Nokia code activates Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your Nokia cell phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%
#3370#       Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR)

*#4720#
 
 Activate Half Rate Codec - Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time


*#4720#
   With this Nokia code you can deactivate the Half Rate Codec


*#0000#
  Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type


*#9999#
   Phones software version if *#0000# does not work


*#06#
       For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number)


#pw+1234567890+1#
   Provider Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols)


#pw+1234567890+2#
   Network Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols)


#pw+1234567890+3#
 
 Country Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols)


#pw+1234567890+4#
   SIM Card Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols)


*#147#
   
    This lets you know who called you last (Only vodofone)


*#1471#
      Last call (Only vodofone)


*#21#
          This phone code allows you to check the number that "All Calls" are diverted to


*#2640#
     Displays phone security code in use


*#30#
 
        Lets you see the private number


*#43#
 
        Allows you to check the "Call Waiting" status of your cell phone.


*#61#
 
        Allows you to check the number that "On No Reply" calls are diverted to


*#62#
 
        Allows you to check the number that "Divert If Unreachable (no service)" calls are diverted to


*#67#
 
         Allows you to check the number that "On Busy Calls" are diverted to


*#67705646#
Phone code that removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330


*#73#
   
       Reset phone timers and game scores


*#746025625#
Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature "SIM Clock Stop Allowed", it means you will get the best standby time possible


*#7760#
Manufactures code


*#7780#
Restore factory settings


*#8110#
Software version for the nokia 8110


*#92702689#
 
Displays -
                            1. Serial Number,
                            2. Date Made,
                            3. Purchase Date,
                            4. Date of last repair (0000 for no repairs),
                            5. Transfer User Data. To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off then on again


*#94870345123456789#
Deactivate the PWM-Mem


**21*number#
Turn on "All Calls" diverting to the phone number entered


**61*number#
Turn on "No Reply" diverting to the phone number entered


**67*number#
Turn on "On Busy" diverting to the phone number entered


12345
This is the default security code


press and hold # Lets you switch between lines
 

Diya Decoration Ideas For Diwali!!!

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Diya is a small lamp also known as “Deep” or “Deepak”, is small earthen lamp made up of clay. There is unique relation between Diya and Diwali. As Diwali is a festival of life and Diyas bring light to world and life. It is believed that diyas bring light and sparkle in the house whilst welcoming Goddess Laxmi in the house. Diya is lit during Diwali as it is the festival of lights. A traditional diya is simple with no decoration and earthen colour of the clay or mud. Nowadays, people decorate the diyas and use them in rangoli design or in the house. So Diwali is a time when you can decorate your own Diyas. Here is a some little idea about Diya decoration for Diwali.

1.
Colourful diyas grab attention and add double brightness to the decoration. Colour the earthen diyas for the Diwali decoration. Also use different shapes of diyas.

2.Use fabric or acrylic paint to colour the diyas. These paints don’t remove after putting oil or soaking them in water. You can use oil paint too for long lasting colours.

3.Soak the diyas in water for 15-30 minutes. Let it dry and then colour them. Choose bright colours such as green, red, pink, yellow and orange.

4.Colour coordinates with creativity. Use two colours and blend them together. For e.g., colour the diya with red and yellow border and outline, or red and green to make the diyas look beautiful and colourful.

5.Use a thick paint brush to colour the whole diya. Let the colour dry. Then use a thin brush for outline decoration.

6.For outline diya decoration, one idea is to use a thin brush and draw criss-cross lines with white paint or some contrast colour.

7.After colouring, let the diyas dry. Leave the diyas for 3-4 hours.

8.For outline, you can use golden shimmer paint or sprinkle glitter on the outline. Use thin brush to draw the golden lines.

9.For diya decoration, one of the creative ideas is to use glass pieces to make them attractive. Buy small pieces of glass and stick on the corners.

10.You can also use colourful beads or shells. In the outer side of the diya, you can paint the Om to make it look traditional.

Use these 10 diya decoration ideas to make this Diwali bright and filled with colours.


Here few more tips to make your Diya more beautiful:


1. Diyas look more beautiful by coloring them with different colors and giving them small floral designs.

2. Decorate your Diya with some shells, beads, some glass pieces, golden lace and these decoration are for the plane diya that you will decorate.

3. Here you can even make a diya of your own with ceramic or POP (Plaster of Paris). You can make simple bowl shape for a diya and decorate it or you will get diya moulds easily available in markets. Make beautiful diya out of it.
Check out more Diwali Decoration Ideas here:

Diwali Rangoli Design and Decoration Ideas

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