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Dec 25
Google Scholar – Search Engine for Scholars / Students / Researchers & Professionals
You probably know about Google Web Search because it is a search tool that is used by over 75% of internet users in the world to search for items on the World Wide Web. Besides “Googling” as we know it, a term used by the average internet user, did you know that Google also has a specialized web tool to exclusively search for scholarly / academic material on the web? This tool is known as Google Scholar and it is currently in beta testing but fully functional. This search tool is a search engine created for researchers, college / university students, professionals, scholars and academics. It will help you find academic papers, research papers, college essays, reports, books, articles, semester papers, dissertations, theses, scientific papers and any type of scholarly material from diverse sources across the web, ranging from libraries to universities. You will get information from research centres, professional bodies, reputable websites, centres of learning, government bodies, private institutions and so on. The best has been done to cover all areas of research and you will be able to read or download full documents from reputable libraries across the world. Instead of using Wikipedia or Google Web search to look for scholarly material, you should use a search engine that is made for that purpose – Google Scholar.
The way documents are ranked on Google Scholar is different from how webpages are ranked on Google Web Search. The method of ranking documents on Gogle Scholar follows the professional standards used by researchers. Factors such as the Author, Full Text weightings, where the material was published and the number of times that the material has been referenced in other academic publications is taken into consideration.
Publishers as well as Librarians can expose their materials to online visitors by having their content indexed on Google Scholar. Once the content is indexed, it can be searched and found by people looking for it. By converting their library resources into electronic or print format, Librarians can make their documental resources available online to researchers and scholars.
I found a lot of relevant research papers on Cyronics (Cold storage of dead human beings or animals in the hope that future science and technology will bring them to life again)
How to Use Google Scholar:
To begin using Google-Scholar, go to the home page URL at http://scholar.google.com/schhp?hl=en
The home page includes a Search Box with the logo “Google Scholar” above. Enter your keyword and tick one of the two options below which filters your search to either “Articles” and “Legal opinions and journals”. For “Articles” you can tick the “include patents” box if you want to include these in your search results. You can then click the [Search] button.
For advanced search options, click the “Advanced Scholar Search” link on the right side of the search box. This will take you to the Advanced Search page at
http://scholar.google.com/advanced_scholar_search?hl=en&as_sdt=0,5
You can show up to 100 results per page. Just select a number from the [Results per page] drop-down box at the top right hand corner. There are many search parameters on this page to narrow down your search.First, you have to specify the words or phrases that you want to use for your article search in the “Find Articles” field. You have 4 options and therefore your search query can include [All words] or [An Exact Phrase] or [One of the words specified] or [Without certain words].In the last box, choose one option in the drop-down box: to search [Anywhere in the article] or [In the title of the article].
In the “Author” field, enter the name of the author if you know him or her e.g. Cooper or LM Wilkinson
In the “Publication” field, enter the name of publication or the discipline, subject ,faculty, or area of research or field of study, for example “Atomic Physics “or “Global Warming”.
In the “Date” field, enter the date range that the article falls in between, for example [2005 – 2007]
Under “Collections – Articles & Patents” you can search in All Subject Areas or in only one or more subject areas that you select. The subject areas include:
– Biology, Life Sciences, and Environmental Science
– Business, Administration, Finance, and Economics
– Chemistry and Materials Science
– Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics
– Medicine, Pharmacology, and Veterinary Science
– Physics, Astronomy, and Planetary Science
– Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities
Under “Collections – Legal Opinions & Journals” you can have 3 options: To search all journals/legal opinions, To search by court or state. Just click and open the drop-down menu to select your options. The “search by court” parameter includes the United States Supreme Court, Federal Curcuit, Tax Courts & Boards of Tax Appeals and All federal courts. Only the states of the United States are included in the “search by state” parameter. You can also click the [Select specific courts to search] to choose from a list of courts that you are interested in. Click the [Search Scholar] button when you are done.
Google Scholar Preferences is an option that allows the user to search for documents written in a preferred language. To access this option, click the “Scholar Preferences” link on the right side of the search bar. This link will take you to http://scholar.google.com/scholar_preferences?hl=en&as_sdt=0,5
These preferences can be saved so that they will apply every time you do a search. The preferences page starts with the “Interface Language”. Choose from the drop-down menu, the language you want to use when receiving Google messages and tips. The second field is the “Search Language”. It is recommended that you search for documents written in any language so that you can avoid excluding any relevant info in another language.However, you can only search documents in one or more languages if you want. Supported languages include English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish,Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.You can search for Articles, Legal Opinions and Journals.
The “Library Links” field allows you to find libraries with links / references pertaining to your search parameters on Google Scholar. As an example, if you type “University of Chicago” in the Library Link Bar, you will get relevant links from the University of Chicago Library. Some online libraries are only accessible to members so you might be required to join and be a member of that library in order to get a password to log in. With some libraries, they might only be accessible through a campus intranet / network so you will need to be within the perimeter. Better still, you might try a library proxy.
Choose the number of results to show i.e. 10, 20, 30 or 50, then scroll down and click “Save Preferences”.
Google-Scholar Advanced Search
http://scholar.google.com/advanced_scholar_search?hl=en&as_sdt=0,5
Google-Scholar Preferences
http://scholar.google.com/scholar_preferences?hl=en&as_sdt=0,5
HOME PAGE:
ADVANCED SEARCH:
PREFERENCES:
Dec 19
Google Plus Login & Google Plus Signup Tips
Google + Login and Google Plus Signup Tips
Google Plus or Google + is a new social networking platform that was unveiled by Google Inc in the middle of the year 2011.This social network is the biggest and most popular alternative to Facebook.Unlike Facebook,this social network aims to be more transparent and clean when it comes to privacy policy issues as it gives the user more control over privacy settings, therefore if you are a Google Plus user you will know on your first Google Plus Login and Sign Up that you have opted in or out of a certain feature. No surprises whatsoever! like what you have been accustomed to on Facebook.
How to Sign Up For Google Plus:
To sign up for Google Plus, you must first log into your Google Account. As of this date, signing up for Google Plus is no longer on an invitation basis. It is now open to the public (anyone with a Google or Gmail account can sign up for G Plus + network).Before this, you had to join Google + social network only when you were invited. The social network is still in beta stage and testing and you may encounter known issues that are being ironed out to give you a wonderful user experience.
Once you are in your Google or Gmail account, you should go to the “Settings” gear at the top right. Click the gear icon and you should see a drop-down menu with the “Join Google+” link. Click this link to go to the Google Plus Sign Up page. This is a black page where you must fill in the fields to create your first public Google profile. Enter your “First Name” and “Last Name”. Select your “Gender” and upload your photo. Agree to the Privacy Policy and tick, then click “Upgrade”. Follow the next instructions to create your Google profile.
When you have created your Google Plus Profile, you can begin to invite your friends and add them to your circles.
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How to Log Into Google Plus:
A Google Plus Login is very easy and straightforward.Basically, if you have a Gmail Account, you can log into Google+ by using your Gmail password. Google has made it easier to use their products by allowing a single login to access all your Google products. With only one Google Account, you can log into Google Plus, Blogger, Adsense, Gmail, iGoogle and other products. In simple terms, a Gmail sign in is a Google Plus sign in.
How to Use Google Plus:
The Google Plus Social network allows you to create circles, pages, share photos and play games. You can chat, search, like a page (+1) and join a hangout. You are able to change your account settings and above all, you can connect with people and expand your network.
Google Plus Circles:
Google Plus “Circles” is a term used to describe how you classify your connections. You classify your connections by putting them in different groups (circles).As an example, you can create a circle called “best friends” “work mates” “club friends” “relatives” “class mates” “bloggers” etc.You can clearly see how this classification helps you to identify people with similar interests. You can also identify relationships that you share special information with. As an example, you can share your secrets only with “Best Friends”, work-related matters only with “work mates”, club events only with “Club Friends” and class projects only with “class mates”. This way, you can keep track of events and posts by connections that you are following.
You can also choose to show or hide your personal information in different circles. Your Google+ profile includes details such as location, contact info, employment history, relationship status and educational background. Each one of these details can be hidden or shown to people in different circles. As an example, you might want to hide your relationship details from your “work mates” circle and show the same details to your “Best Friends” circle.
Auto Suggestions:
Google Plus gives you suggestions of people you may know allowing you to decide whether to add them to your circles or not. Google+ gets these suggestions from Google accounts that you are linked to, for example Gmail, Extended Circles, Profile Links and other products. These suggestions appear next to the stream. When you see a suggestion that you may know, you can click the “Add” button near the suggested name to add the person to your circles. To remove suggested names of people that you don’t recognize or know, click the “X” that appears over the name when you hover with your mouse.
Suggested “friends” can also be viewed on the [Find People] tab. To see all the suggested names click “Show All”.
Add People To Circles:
When someone has added you to their circles, you will receive a notification. You can add anyone to your circle but it does not give you complete access to that person’s profile except his or her name. By adding someone to your circle, you are also able to comment on his or her posts as well as share content with that person. There is a feature to block people whom you don’t want to interact with. You can also change the settings to limit the number of notifications that you receive.
The circles that you belong to are not revealed to your connections as well as to people in your circles. You can only see the names of people that you share content with. People who add you to their circles as well as people in your circles will show up beside your profile. You can only see their names and picture profiles.
Google Plus Games:
You can play games on the Google Plus social network. To get started, go to the Games page and check for game invites, updates as well as games that are being played by your friends. You can also check for recently played games.
Google Plus Hangouts:
Hangouts are a cool feature that allows you to “hang out” with other people online. They are essentially live video chat rooms where you can meet and chat with people who are online. They can also be used to discuss and manage projects online with your team. You can also use them to start conversations with people in your circles.
How to Create a Google Plus Page:
A Google + Page allows you to create a profile for your company, organization, product, brand or cause. Follow these steps below to create a page:
– Go to the Google Plus Login page [http://www.google.com/profiles/me] and sign in.
– On your profile, look for the [Create a Google+ Page] link next to your Stream and click this blue link
– Choose the right category for your Google+ Page. There are 5 types of categories to choose from namely, [Local Business/Place], [Company/Institution/Organization], [Arts/Entertainment/Sports], [Product/Brand] and [Other].
– Finally click the “Create” tab and you now have a G+ Page.
– Follow instructions to set up your profile.
– Recommend your new page to your connections.
– Click the “Spread” link on your Page Stream to promote your page to many people.
To edit a page, follow these steps:
– Select the Page that you want to edit
– Go to the Profile and click the icon
– You should see sections to edit, these turn blue when you click on them
How to Set Up a Google Plus Photo for your Profile:
When you sign up for Google+ network, one of the first steps is uploading your profile photo. This helps people in the network to recognize you and add you to their circles. To edit your profile and change your photo, you must do the following:
– Proceed to the Google Plus Login profile page [http://www.google.com/profiles/me] and log in with your Gmail password
– Choose [Edit Profile]
– Go to your profile picture and click [Change Photo]
– You can now add a new picture to replace the existing one. You can upload your photo from different platforms i.e. you can upload a photo from your desktop, you can upload a picture from your Google Plus albums, you can use tagged photos [Photos of You] or you can use a webcam to take photos of yourself. Whichever photo you select, choose [Set as profile photo] to add it to your public profile.
– If the photo is not the right size, you can crop and resize it by dragging its corner. Click [Set as profile photo] when you are done.
How to Add a Google Plus Profile Picture:
The public profile photo on your Google Plus account should be a genuine photo of you. You are not allowed to upload a fake photo or someone else’s photo.
To upload your photo, you must open the Google plus Login page:
– Sign into your account
– Go to [Edit Profile]
– On your profile photo, click [Change Photo]
– Upload a photo from your computer or any source.
As soon as you finish adding your profile image, you can post a status update that can be shared with any people you choose. All profile pictures are stored in the Profile Photos folder. Google+ allows you to take pictures from the webcam and you should have Adobe Flash Player installed. You will be prompted to “Allow” or “Disallow” Google Plus and you should select “Allow”. Go to the Flash Player settings and tick [Remember] then select [Allow] to stop the prompts or pop ups.
How to Edit Your Google Plus Profile:
Besides changing your profile photo, you can also change your profile information. To do this:
– Navigate to the Google Plus Login page at http://profiles.google.com/me
– Click [Edit Profile] then go to any section you wish to edit i.e. Employment History, Education and Location.
– When you have finished editing, click [Done Editing]
– Google recommends good practices for changing or using names on your Google + Profile at http://support.google.com/plus/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1228271
Google Plus Multiple Account Sign In:
You can switch between multiple Google Accounts through Google Plus. Click the Google Plus Login link [http://plus.google.com/] and sign in. On the Google Bar click your Gmail address or name. Select [Switch Account] or [Sign into another Account] on the drop down list. Choose the Account that you want to switch to and log in.
Google Plus is available in more than 40 languages including English, Chinese and Spanish. You can set your preferred language by logging into your Google+ account.
– Go to the link http://plus.google.com/ [ Google Plus Login ] and sign in
– Go to Google bar and click your email address or name
– Go to [Account Settings] > [Language tab] > then select your preferred languages. Your Google content will be translated into any languages on your preferred list in order if your main language is not available.
How to Download Your Google Plus Content:
The content you share and upload on Google+ is stored in the cloud. This includes pictures, contacts and posts.However, you have the option to download the content to your computer. There is a back-up solution that allows you to export your data from your Google Profile, Stream, Contacts and Picasa online photo storage. To download and export your data, you must use Google Takeout: Go to the URL google.com/takeout You may be asked to confirm your password as a security measure.
Another option is to log into Google Plus:
– Google Plus Login URL http://plus.google.com/
– Go to Google Bar and click on your email address or name
– Go to [Account Settings] > [Data Liberation] > [Download Your Data].You can also download data from a selected service instead of downloading all data.
How to Search People on Google Plus:
Google+ allows you to search for posts, trends and people on the Google Plus network. The search can also be extended to the web. Just like Google Search, Google Plus Search will give you suggestions as you type in your query. You are able to search for posts that you have shared with others on the network as well as posts from the public.
You can filter your Google+ searches to 3 categories – People, Google Plus Posts or Sparks. Sparks is content that is currently trending on the web. You can also search content by time or popularity. The Google+ Search bar is on top of the page.
Dec 30
Cannot Connect to Google or Log into Gmail – 23 Solutions
Cannot connect to Google or Log into Gmail
It is a common thing to experience Google login or connection problems.Sometimes, you just cannot log into or connect to Google. In some cases, it is only Google that cannot be accessed – you will fail to access your Gmail account or use Google Search. In other cases, you will also fail to use Yahoo Search as well as many other sites. When you try to log into Gmail or use the Google Search bar, you get the message or error “Connection has Timed Out”.
This problem will occur on all browsers on your computer, whether it is Firefox or Internet Explorer. No matter which browser you use, you will not be able to log into Gmail or access Google Search. Your first thought might be running a virus scan on your PC using anti-virus software like Norton but the program will find nothing wrong in your system.
Solution 1 – Set Your Gmail Account to Forward All Your Emails to Another Email
This problem can prevent you from accessing your Gmail account for many days because you will not be able to log in. If you have set your Gmail account to forward e-mails to another email address, for example, a Yahoo address, then you can access all your emails via this address. Just in case your Gmail fails to open, it is recommended to forward your emails to a secondary email that is not Gmail.
Solution 2 – Check Your Computer Hosts File
This solution is what worked for me.You might have a different problem than mine.When your computer Hosts File (C:WINDOWSsystem32driversetc) is infected by some spyware or virus, it will have its entries altered. In this case, you will see several entries that have been blocked by your computer. These entries are websites that have been blocked by your computer and therefore you will not be able to access them on your browser. As you can see in the file below, there are several entries from Google that have been blocked including entries from other sites such as Bing, Yahoo, Live and MSN.
Save a backup of the file, and then remove all the blocked entries. Save the file when you have removed all the entries, and you will be able to access all the sites again.If you find nothing wrong with your Hosts File,then you should diagnose other potential causes for failure to connect to Google or Gmail.
Video: How To Unblock Google From The Computer Hosts File
Solution 3 – Enable Cookies For Google.com
If cookies for Google and third party websites are not enabled on your browser, you might fail to connect to Gmail or log in. To enable the cookies for the websites, you must go to the Firefox menu, then click the [Options] tab, then go to [Privacy].Under the “History” heading select [Firefox will: Use Custom Settings For History].Tick the boxes for the following fields – Remember My Browsing History, Accept Cookies From Sites and Accept Third Party Cookies. Go to [Exceptions].A small window should pop out. Type “google.com” without the quotes in the top bar – address of website, then click [Allow] at the top right hand side.Thats all. You have enabled cookies for Google. Click [Close] to close the pop-out window. Finally click [OK] to close the Options window. If the status for the website in the exceptions list is “Block” then you must select the site and click the “Remove Site” button at the bottom.
Solution 4 – Try Accessing Your Mail from another Computer
As you might know Gmail is a very convenient way of sending and receiving mail online. However when you are having connection problems, you will not be able to access your mail and this may be frustrating and counter-productive to your goals. It is therefore important to troubleshoot the problems as soon as you can.
Gmail can be accessed via the web browser e.g. Internet Explorer and Firefox or via certain applications that should be installed on your devices e.g. ipad, iphone, netbook and so on.
If you suspect that your computer is the cause of the problem, then you might try accessing your Gmail from another computer. In most cases, you will find that you can access your mail from a different PC if the issue is not domain or server-specific. To test this, you might ask your friend or good neighbor to use their computer.
Solution 5 – Try logging into Google Mail from an Email Client
If you cannot connect via the web browser, you should try logging into Gmail via email clients like Microsoft Outlook that are locally installed on your PC or office computer. These permanent connections can solve your problems if you have a home computer or a secure laptop that is connected to internet. Even smaller email clients like Thunderbird and Zimbra can enable you to sign into your Google Mail.Nevertheless, you should make sure that the set-up and configuration of these e-mail clients is done appropriately or else you might encounter some connectivity problems that are associated with IMAP and POP3 settings. If you are setting up an e-mail client, you should read the specific instructions for correctly configuring the IMAP or POP3 for Gmail.
To access Gmail through any email client, go to Settings in your Gmail account. Under the tab {Forwarding and POP} go to {POP Download} and choose {Enable POP…} Any one of the two options can be used. You can then proceed to configure the email client of your choice by clicking the blue link at No.3 “Configuration Instructions”. POP clients that are supported by Gmail are:
Apple Mail 3.0
Apple Mail 4.0
Outlook 2007
Outlook 2003
Outlook 2002
Outlook Express
Thunderbird 3.0
Thunderbird 2.0
Windows Mail
Click {Save Changes}.
Solution 6 – Log In via Your Iphone or Mobile Phone
Just because you can’t log into your e-mail through your computer does not mean that you have exhausted your channels. Your iphone is an individual gadget that has its own internet connection and separate from your PC or desktop. Therefore the problems that affect your PC will not affect your mobile phone. Sign into Gmail using your mobile phone. Although you have limited features on the mobile version, you will be able to check your mail and send or reply messages.
Solution 7 – Check Your Internet Connection
If your internet connection is not working, then you will obviously fail to connect to G-mail or any other website. Always make sure that you are connected by checking your wireless network, Dial-Up and VPN connections. Also ensure that your internet connections are properly configured. To check your internet connectivity, check the small networks icon in the bottom right hand side of your screen. If the small icon has a red cross, then it means the internet has been disconnected. You can also go to Start and click [Connect To] to check the networks. Your network may either be connected or disconnected. If it is disconnected, connect it again by selecting a network and clicking [Connect].For a wireless internet connection, just right click the icon and choose [Troubleshoot] It should fix the problem automatically if it has something to do with the network being disconnected.
Solution 8 – Use Alternative Web Addresses for Gmail
If you are able to connect to other sites and Gmail is unable to load, you can try typing a series of Google URLs in the search bar. It is possible that only www.gmail.com might be blocked on your system and the other URLs are accessible:
· http://m.gmail.com or https://m.gmail.com
· http://gmail.com or https://gmail.com
· http://mail.google.com/mail/x/ or https://mail.google.com/mail/x/
· http://googlemail.com or https://googlemail.com
If you still cannot load Gmail via these addresses, then you should try loading Google Voices. If Google Voices can load but the above addresses cannot, then the Gmail server might be down or your system might be infected with a virus.
Solution 9 – Review Your Email Client Configuration Settings for Gmail
Google Mail sign in problems may have something to do with the configuration settings for your POP3 and IMAP email clients. Go through your settings and check for any misconfigurations, make sure that IMAP and POP is enabled. You should see the [Enable] boxes on your dashboard that must be ticked and saved. Also verify the configuration settings for the email client that you are using, e.g. Microsoft Outlook and make sure it’s correctly set up. Information for configuring a particular email client can be found on the Google webpage. This includes email apps like Apple Mail and Outlook Express. Passwords that are used by your email client may be the cause of connection issues since these are used to automatically to sign in your account. The client might be using the wrong password if this has been saved by the system. Check the accuracy of the saved password and enter/save a new password if you have changed it.
Solution 10 – Allow Gmail through the Firewall
Allow your computer firewall to accept Gmail.com.Modern computers have Firewalls that can block any program that tries to launch. Port 465 is a port that is often used for Gmail, make sure that it is not blocked by a firewall. You can also look for alternative ports that can be used to allow Gmail. Your work or company computer might be purposely using a firewall installed by your employer to block access to Gmail. This corporate firewall is often installed by the employer to restrict you into using a local email program that can be easily monitored.
Solution 11 – Disable Ad Blocking Software.
Sometimes, you might have a program on your PC that is blocking Ads from Google. If you had purposely installed such a program, then you should disable it or uninstall it to see if it will allow access to Google.
Solution 12 – View Your Emails via Google Desktop
Google Desktop is a gadget that can be downloaded from the Google gadgets gallery. This allows you to access your mail without using the browser. It supports basic functions such as composing emails and sending them. You can also search mail and mark messages with a star. The gadget can be resized accordingly to give you a wider view of your inbox. Just hit the keyboard shortcuts to launch it. You can hide the gadget or open it simultaneously from your Google Apps business mail and personal mail. According to the webpage, the program works with Google Desktop 5 and above for windows. Just at the bottom of the small window for this program, there are three links for [Search], [Compose] and [Sign In].You can click the blue arrows to go to the next page of your messages.
Solution 13 – Open, View and Reply Messages via iGoogle
Another access point that can be used to view your Gmail messages is the iGoogle platform. The iGoogle webpage shows all your gadgets as well as the custom search engines that you have created from your account. You can also enable chats, share gadgets, edit friend groups and receive updates on this page. The most important thing about this panel is that you can also view and read your emails. Just click “Gmail” on the sidebar to your left and the Gmail inbox will appear. There is a new feature for quickly viewing and replying to messages right from the iGoogle interface. To access iGoogle type www.google.com/ig on the search bar.
Solution 14 – Access Your Mails with Google Talk
Google Talk is another program that can be used to access Gmail. Download Google Talk and install it on your computer. The program can be launched on your computer if you are connected to the internet and you do not need a web browser. When the application is installed you should see the GTalk icon. Click this icon to view your emails.
Error loading Gmail in Mozilla Firefox
When a website cannot load on the Firefox web browser, you will receive an assortment of error messages such as:
[Connection has timed out…]
[Server cannot be found…]
[Connection was refused…]
[The document contains no data…]
The following is a list of solutions that might work for you if there are errors loading Google or Gmail. First make sure that your browser is updated and no firewall is blocking the connection.
Solution 15 – Reboot Your System
Some of the website loading errors may be quickly solved by doing simple things such as re-starting or rebooting your computer.
Solution 16 – Autoconnect to Gmail
Make sure that there are no problems with internet connection. You can set Firefox to [Autoconnect] to the internet if you are using Dial-Up internet.
Solution 17 – Untick Work Offline Mode
If your browser is set to [Work Offline] you might encounter some issues with connecting to the internet. Go to [File] on your browser menu and uncheck this option. Firefox 3.5 and 3.6 will default / return to the [Offline Mode] after connecting, therefore it is recommended to upgrade to Firefox 4 and above.
In other cases, you will be able to connect to other web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer but fail to connect with Mozilla Firefox. If this is your case, then you should:
Solution 18 – Check Your Firefox Settings
Check your browser settings for Firefox and compare them to Internet Explorer. If the settings are different change them and make them similar to Internet Explorer. The settings for Internet Explorer can be accessed on [Internet Options] and settings for Firefox can be accessed on [Tools > Options].When making the changes make sure that you remove or disable any proxy settings or IP program that you are running on your browser. These programs will alter and override your connection settings if not removed. Even after removing the program, you should check the user.js file for proxy settings that may remain unchanged. Completely remove this file or remove the settings inside the file.
Solution 19 – Anti-virus Software
Some security software such as Symantec Antivirus and Norton can cause loading errors or interrupt internet access when you are updating your browser. The original Panda Anti-virus program is also known to cause connection issues.
Security programs with web scanning abilities may cause random timeouts and page loading errors. These programs include Kaspersky and Avast among others. A website will also fail to load if there is a software that blocks IP addresses from certain websites.
When Google or Gmail is not loading on Firefox and other sites are loading then you should attempt the following:
Solution 20 – Force Gmail Reload
When a website gives loading error, the error might be cached on your browser and when you attempt to refresh or reload the website, the same error will appear again. To prevent this, you should press [Shift] on your keyboard and click the [Reload] button on your browser.
Solution 21 – Clear Browser Cache and Cookies
Clearing the cache and cookies on your browser might solve your connection issues. On the Firefox 6 menu, go to [Tools] and select [Clear Recent History].You can also go to [Options] under Tools, then click the blue link “clear your recent history”. Under “Time range to clear:” there are five options to choose and these are [Everything, Last Hour, Last Two Hours, Last Four Hours and Today].In the details section, there are six areas to tick. These are the areas that should be cleared – Browsing & Download History, Form & Search History, Cookies, Cache, Active Logins and Site Preferences. To clear the Cookies and cache select these two options, then click the [Clear Now] button at the bottom.
To clear cookies for the problem site that is failing to load, you should click the blue link “remove individual cookies”. On this form you should see a list of all the sites that are storing cookies on your computer. Scroll down and select the site e.g. google.com or gmail.com then click the [Remove Cookie] button to remove cookies for this individual site. Click OK and close the window.
Solution 22 – Remove Google Extensions and Plugins
You might have Google toolbars or extensions that are installed on your browser. These may cause Gmail Sign in problems. If you are having login problems, disable the toolbars then try to log in again after clearing the browser cache and cookies. Other types of toolbars besides Google that are installed on your browser may be causing the problems. Yahoo extensions may cause problems when you are trying to log into Yahoo Mail. After removing the extensions, you must restart Firefox and see if your problem has been solved.
Solution 23 – Cookie Files May Be Corrupt
When the above solutions do not work, you should check the cookies file that is located in the Firefox profile folder. When this file is corrupt, you will have problems trying to sign in your Gmail account and other websites. If the cookies file is corrupt, then it should be deleted from the folder. To access this file, go to [Help] on the Firefox menu. Click [Troubleshooting Information].Click the [Open Containing Folder] tab and delete the following files [cookies.sqlite] and [cookies.sqlite-journal].Restart Firefox and try to log into Gmail.
Warning: Deleting these files will remove all your stored cookies.
Dec 30
How to Prevent Phishing Messages – Gmail
Gmail Phishing Messages – How to Stop Them
Since the early days of internet as well as the introduction of free email services such as Yahoo, Hotmail and later on Gmail, there has been an increase in the number of email scams and phishing e-mails. Phishing e-mails are sent by cyber criminals who intend to hack into a person’s account and steal highly confidential information such as your bank account details, credit card PIN number and personal I.D.These criminals will target individuals or organizations who are perceived to be rich or wealthy. Most of the time, they will gather hundreds or thousands of e-mails across the internet using software or application known as an “e-mail harvester”. They will then send phishing e-mails to these e-mails in the hope of tricking some of the recipients and stealing their personal details and sensitive data. So what should you do if you receive a phishing e-mail and how do you identify it?
A Gmail Phishing Email : One of the phishing emails that entered my gmail inbox:
Gmail Phishing E-mails
The first step in dealing with phishing e-mails is to delete any suspicious or unusual email that asks you for your personal details or to requires you to fill any forms that should be sent back. Delete any email that you never subscribed to and that is not in your contacts list. Be careful of websites that you subscribe to and find out if they are genuine and trustworthy. Even Gmail and any other free email services are susceptible to abuse by phishers.That’s why it is recommended to upgrade to the paid services if possible, because these have advanced security features.
Gmail Phisher Messages
A Gmail phisher or spoofer will ask for your financial or personal data, for example, PIN code, social security number, place of birth, date of birth, maiden name of your mother, bank account number, login details or passwords.
Typical Spoofing/Phishing Email
From: headquarters@gmail.com
Subject: Gmail security verification
We regularly verify accounts for security purposes………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Verify your account by clicking the link below:
http://www.verification/fakegmailcompanyGWXXXxxserw_df
Gmail Security Manager
@2011 Google Mail. All Rights Reserved
As you can see, the phisher will try to make the e-mail look as genuine as possible by copying the format and wording of Google messages. If you don’t take a second look, you may be fooled into clicking the phishing link. The truth is Gmail or Google never sends emails asking users to update or supply their personal details for account verification.Phishers who are good in web design will also create a web-page that looks like a real Gmail sign up page.
You can immediately see a fake Gmail Security Team e-mail – it is often a free email address or an email address that does not belong to Google. The fake sign up page will also have a domain or URL that is not used by Google or Gmail, for example, gmailverify.com,gmailhq.com.Also avoid signing in from naked domains without the www.
Hacked Accounts
When a hacker logs into your Gmail account, he/she may send messages from your account to your friends and contacts. If you are too slow to act or have discovered this late, your friends and contacts may also be tricked into revealing their information by the hacker. You should therefore change your password as soon as possible and notify all your contacts that your account has been hacked and if they received any suspicious message they should ignore it – because the hacker may have sent the message. You can check all the sent e-mails by looking at the “Sent Emails” in your account. Your friends might also need to change their passwords.
How Not to be a Gmail Phishing Victim
When you receive any spoofing or phishing emails, you should never do what they ask you to do. Do not click the links in the email and do not reply them. Mark the message as spam to stop any future emails from this sender. You can also report the message to Google by clicking the arrow on the right side near “Reply”, then choose “Report Phishing”.
Authenticate Emails
Any emails that you receive can be authenticated by Google. This security feature can be accessed by opening the email, then click “Show Details”. You should see two headers below – “mailed by” and “signed by”. The headers should read as “mailed by: gmail.com” and “signed by: gmail.com” if the email has been authenticated by Google.com.
For retrieving Gmail emails via Windows Mail, Outlook Express, Thunderbird and Outlook, you have to check for “SPF: pass” and “dkim=pass” These acronyms stand for (Sender Policy Framework) and (DomainKeys Identified Mail) respectively.
Dec 30
Gmail Login on Two Accounts at the Same Time
How to Log Simultaneously on Two Gmail Accounts on Same Browser
Have you ever wondered how to log in at the same time into your Gmail accounts? Some people have two or more accounts and they naturally find themselves trying to log into both accounts. The normal way of logging into two accounts at the same time is by opening two different browsers, for example, Firefox and Safari or Internet Explorer and Opera.
However, if you do not have the time for opening two browsers or you think it’s unnecessary, there is a way for opening your Gmail accounts on the same browser. The common browsers, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome have different ways for simultaneously logging into two or more Google mail accounts.
Internet Explorer 8
1 – Go to the Internet Explorer 8 menu, then click on “Safety”. Choose “InPrivate Browsing”. Set the mode for InPrivate Browsing to open one Gmail account. Set the mode for normal browsing to open another Gmail account. After doing this, you will be able to run both accounts on 2 different windows of the same browser. You can also simultaneously open two Google accounts on the windows.
Firefox
Firefox has three ways to open and run many different Gmail accounts simultaneously.
1 – You can install an add-on known as IETab.This add-on will allow you to open Internet Explorer inside a Firefox tab. With this method, one Gmail account will open in the normal tab and the other account will open in the IETab.
2 – Install the Firefox add-on ‘Gmail Manager’. This add-on can manage many accounts at the same time.
3 – Another interesting Firefox add-on is the ‘Cookie Pie’ addon.This add-on stores different cookies in different windows and tabs.
Google Chrome
To open more than one account on Google Chrome browser, you can change the settings for the Incognito mode. Go the Chrome menu bar, then click on the ‘Wrench’ icon. Choose “New Incognito Window” and voila you are done. You can then run Google Chrome and open two windows to run two different Gmail accounts.
When you log in via the Incognito Mode on Google Chrome, you will not be able to save your login information.However, the normal mode will allow you to save your login information, therefore you will automatically log in when you open Gmail again.
Dec 30
How To Speed Up Orkut & Gmail Login
Quick Orkut & Gmail Login
One of the reasons for a Gmail login problem may be slow internet connection. If you have made an investigation and all other solutions do not seem to work, and have ruled out any other possibilities, then you should find out what you can do with slow internet. If slow internet is preventing you from logging into Gmail, then you may have the same experiences with Orkut and YouTube, since these are Google websites as well. Sometimes,the login problem may be confined to one of these sites.
Gmail has a solution for slow internet. With slow internet, you may manage to log into the account but it will take a long time to fully load the Java Gmail version. To quickly accelerate the loading, you must go to the bottom of your dashboard and click the “Basic HTML” link. This will hasten the loading but you will see the HTML version of Gmail. The HTML version may not allow you to open some of the features that are available in the Java version. As an example, you may not be able to sign into chat if the HTML version is on.
Gmail will give you the option to change to faster HTML version as you load. Just click the link and you are done. This option is also available for a slow Orkut login. The HTML versions load faster because they do not have rich user interfaces, unlike the Java interface which is very rich and integrated with high bit encryption.
How to Speed Up Gmail Login
1 – Switch to Gmail “HTML version” and do not use the rich Java standard version. If you cannot log into your Gmail account, then you should use this link to log in with the HTML version – http://mail.google.com/mail/h/
2 – Another option is to log in via the Gmail Mobile version from this URL http://m.gmail.com This mobile version is a low-bit user interface made for cellphones or mobile phones. It has minimal features that make it faster to load as well as simple to use. It is ideal for light internet users who simply want to check their email.
How to Speed Up Orkut Login
1 – If you are having problems with Orkut login, access the HTML version through the Orkut Home Page.
2 – You can change your Orkut settings to enable the faster and lighter version. Look under the “General Tab” and choose the “Low Bandwidth” version for Orkut – http://www.orkut.co.in/PreSignup
3 – As is the trend these days, social networking sites are launching mobile platforms for user access.Orkut is not far behind and they have introduced their mobile platform http://m.orkut.com This mobile website is light and the interface only shows you 11 items – friend updates without pictures, 5 birthday notifications from friends and 3 scrap notes. The mobile webpage is very fast and its size is very small, only 2-3 kilobytes.
More Details >>> Fast Gmail Login
Dec 30
Gmail Login Tips for Security
8 Security Tips – Gmail Login
Just like any other email systems, Gmail is susceptible to attacks by malicious agents – but thanks to Google’s robust security systems, you do not need to worry about your account hacked if you take simple precautions. To protect yourself against the common attacks, you must simply follow Gmail suggestions for e-mail security. You should change your internet surfing behavior and also activate the latest security features that Google updates.
Tip 1
The first rule in keeping your Gmail login data and password safe is to keep it a secret. Your login data should not be shared or known by anyone including your trusted friends. If you have other emails besides Gmail, you will notice that some of them have poor spam fighting systems. Gmail is known for having one of the strongest anti-spam systems and that is one reason for its popularity. You will rarely get unsolicited spam e-mail in your inbox because they are sent to the spam folder as soon as they arrive.However, if you do get any suspicious e-mail that asks you to provide your login data, you should ignore the email and mark it as spam by clicking the “Report Spam” button.Gmail, Google or YouTube will never send emails asking for users’ passwords or logins.
Tip 2
Another tip to protect your account is to change your login password after a period of time, say every 6 months. When you are changing your Gmail login, you should not repeat the same sequence or codes that you used for the previous passwords. Make a totally new and unique password. Create a password that you can easily remember but it should be strong and not weak. Do not use sequences like 1234… ABCD…4321…or any other formulaic sequence. Your name,surname,street address,city,school,Zip Code, best friend’s name, lover’s name, role models’ names and exact words found in the dictionary should not be used as passwords. These are easy to guess using sophisticated hacking software.
Tip 3
To make your Gmail password more secure, you should only use it for that account and not on any other sites on the internet. When you use your password on many websites, it may be hacked/discovered on one of these sites, and when the hacker finds that you have a Gmail account he/she may use it on that account. Besides, other websites may not have the same robust security as Gmail and therefore you will be putting your password at risk of being stolen.
Tip 4
Use a combination of numbers and letters when creating a password. Never write down the password in a notebook or store it somewhere on your PC. Do not keep it in your email drafts or on any file sharing websites. Many people tend to do this, but if you do not want to forget your password, you should memorize the first 3 or last 3 codes.Tips for strong password.
Tip 5
Make sure that your desktop or laptop is protected with anti-virus or anti-malware software like Norton or Windows Care. Modern browsers like Firefox have protection features that will make your browsing a pleasurable and safe experience. These browsers are always updating their systems for more protection and safety.Hence, it is wise to update your systems or browser if you are asked to do so. This will save you from email attacks that would have been successful if you had an earlier version of a browser or operating system. Most email login problems are caused by problems in our browsers and operating systems, but many also arise from the email server.
Tip 6
When you are accessing your email from a public network e.g. in a library or internet cafe, you should make sure that you log out before you leave. Also choose the option (Always Use HTTPS) in the Gmail settings when you are using a public network or computer. This protocol is more secure than HTTP. With the HTTPS protocol setting, your personal data cannot be stolen or hijacked in a public computer or network that is unsecured.
Tip 7
To constantly monitor your account against illegal logins, you should check the ‘Last Account Activity’ feature at the bottom of your account dashboard. Click the ‘details’ link and you will see the login activity/history for your account for the past days. There is a table that shows you the IP address from which your Gmail account was logged into, the date/time of the login in your time-zone as well as the platform that was used to log in e.g. browser, POP3 or mobile phone. You can activate an alert for suspicious or strange activity in the “Alert Preference” feature.
Tip 8
The first thing to do if you discover that your account has been hacked is to quickly change your password. Regular scans should be done to detect any spyware or malware in your computer system.
Dec 29
How to Send Gmail From Yahoo Mail Account
What should you do if you want to send from a Gmail email address while you are in another email account? If you have a Yahoo Mail account, you can log into your account and send mail from a Gmail Address. What this means is if you are already logged into your Yahoo account on a web browser, you don’t need to log out and log into Gmail to send from a Gmail address. Just like Gmail, Yahoo Mail allows you to send from any email address that you add but you have to go through a few steps to do this.
To get started, log into your Yahoo account, and go to the “Options” tab on the left side of the top menu. Click the “Options” tab to reveal the drop-down menu. On the drop-down menu, choose “Mail Options”. You should see the following page:
To add the Gmail address that you want to send from, click the [+Add] button close to the trash bin icon. An “Add Account” form will pop up and you have to fill in the Account Name and Email Address fields with your Gmail account details, click “Continue”. This will lead you to another form that must be filled with your Username, Password, POP server and Advanced settings. If you do not want to receive or retrieve mail, then you must leave this form empty. Select and click the button “Skip this, set up to Send only” at the bottom. If your email address has been successfully added, you should see a message that tells you to confirm / verify your email address.
Open a new tab on your browser and go to gmail.com to log into your Gmail account. Look for the confirmation email in your inbox and click the link inside to verify that you are the owner of this email account. If you did not receive the confirmation email from Yahoo, then you must go back into your Yahoo account. Fill in your email address again and click the “Resend Email” button. Make sure that your email address is correct before you click the “Resend Email” button on the Mail Options page. Go back into your Gmail account and click the verification link if you have received it. After clicking the link, you should see a confirmation message from Yahoo that says “Your email address has now been verified” and your email address has been successfully added. This is all you need to do. When you are composing a new message from your Yahoo dashboard, you will notice that the FROM field has a drop-down list of all the email addresses that you have added to your Yahoo account. Select your Gmail address from the list and write your message as usual, then send your message. Although the message was sent from a Yahoo Mail account, it will appear as if it has been sent from a Gmail address to the person who receives it.
To summarize, here are the steps to send Gmail from Yahoo Mail:
– Sign into your Yahoo Account
– Go to [Options] > [Mail Options]
– Go to the [+Add] and click it to add your Gmail address
– Enter your Account Name and Email Address, then click [Continue]
– The [Add Account] form should pop up. Leave the form blank if you only want to Send Mail and click the Skip button below.
– After clicking the Skip button, you should see a message that instructs you to verify or confirm your email address.
– Sign into your Gmail account and click the verification link
– Log into your Yahoo Account.
– Now that your email address is verified, you can start composing new emails in your Yahoo account.
– Click the “Compose Message” button and select your Gmail address from the drop-down list in the FROM bar.
– Write your message and send. The recipient will receive a message that appears to have been sent from your Gmail address.
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Dec 28
How to Send Gmail from another Email Address
Gmail allows you to send email from another email address, for example you can send email from a Yahoo Mail address or Hotmail address. You do this while you are logged in your Gmail account. Just add your email addresses, then verify them. When your email addresses have been verified, you should see the [From:] field at the top when you are composing a new message. Select an email address that you want to send from in the drop-down list of the [From:] field, then send your message.
The procedure is as follows: Log into your Gmail account and go to [Settings].Click the third tab from the left – [Accounts and Import].Under the [Send mail as] field, click the blue link “Add another email address you own”. A form will pop up. Enter your name and the email address that you want to send from on this form, then click “next step”. When you enter a Yahoo email address, the system will give you two options to send your email. You can send email through the Gmail servers or through the Yahoo servers. Choose [Send through Gmail] and click [next step].
The next form will ask you to verify your email address. Just click the “Send verification” button and an email link will be sent to your email address. Log into your email account and click the confirmation link or you can just copy the confirmation code and paste it on the form, then click “Verify”. Upon clicking the confirmation link, a message from Gmail will open up on a new tab on the browser. This message says “”Confirmation Success”. You can now send Gmail from this address.
Log into your Gmail account and go to “Compose”. Select an address from the [From:] drop down list and compose your message. Send your message.
To summarize, here are the steps to send Gmail from a different email address:
– Login to Gmail
– Go to Settings and select “Accounts and Import”
– Go to “Send mail as” and click “Add another email address you own”
– Enter your other Email address and Name, then click “Next Step”
– On the new form, select “Send through Gmail”. Click “Next Step”
– On the next form, click the tab “Send verification”
– Sign into your e-mail account and you should see a verification link that you must click.
– Go back to your Gmail account and compose a new message
– Select the e-mail address that you want to send from in the [From:] field at the top
– Send your message, and the receiver will get an email from this selected email address.
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