Write Your Barcode Name

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How to Upload a YouTube Video on Facebook

To upload a YouTube Video on Facebook, is not difficult to do, once you know the steps to do it.
There might be a time, when you’ll find a video over at YouTube that you might want to share with your friends on Facebook. However, when you click on the "video" icon under status, it only allows you to insert a video from your computer.
So, how is it that people are able to insert youtube videos directly on their facebook pages? Here’s how…

 

Step 1

Go to your Facebook account. At the bottom of the left hand corner, you’ll see the word "Applications". Click on that and then click on "browse more applications".

Step 2

Go to the upper left corner and there will be a box there. In that box, type in the word YOUTUBE and hit the ENTER key on your keyboard.

Step 3

Click on the "YouTube Video Box" application.

Step 4

Click on "Go to Application". When it opens the next page, do absolutely nothing. Do not click on any other item, because at this point, the application is already on your Facebook page.

Step 5

Go back to your home page, and click on APPLICATIONS again at the lower left hand corner. You will now see the new application listed under your most recently used applications at the upper portion of the menu. At this point, click on YouTube Video Box.

Step 6

On this next screen, if you happen to see an ad that mentions something about connecting with singles on facebook, please ignore that. It has nothing to do with your youtube application. On the upper right side, you’ll see a box where you can search for youtube videos. Type in a subject or title of a video that you’re interested in, and hit your ENTER key on your keyboard.

Step 7

You will now see a list of videos that will relate to the words that you typed in your search box. I typed in the word "cruise".

Step 8

Click on the video that you’re interested in. This will allow you to watch the video, and if you decide that this is a video that you would like to share with your friends on Facebook, then click where it indicates "add this video to your favorites / profile".

Step 9

On the next screen, you will have the option to save your video to your profile, and publish it to your profile as well, so your friends can see that you just inserted a video in your youtube video application.

Step 10

If you want to view your videos that you saved at a later time, you can go back to APPLICATIONS, and bring up the YouTube application, and view your videos. This software also allows you to save your friend’s videos that they have published as well.

How To Choose a Laptop

Buying and using a laptop can be a liberating experience. You will have the ability to take your work wherever you go, take your computer to class, a coffee shop, on a trip – anywhere. You may end up spending a bit more for a laptop than you would for a desktop – after all, the individual components need to be smaller to fit in a laptop chassis – but the convenience is worth the extra cost.

1. Decide what screen size you need. If you are used to a larger-sized desktop monitor, you’ll want to choose a laptop that has a larger screen. A 15" screen is usually standard, but there are 17" screens available, which may be worth the extra investment. Dell even offers 19" and 20" screens on certain models. If you need or want a large screen, you may want to consider this, especially if you are choosing a laptop as a desktop replacement. Also, consider if you want a wide screen monitor or a standard monitor. A wide screen monitor is good if you would like to watch movies on your laptop, or if you frequently need to have two applications open side by side.
2. Decide what kind of networking features you want. One of the most popular current features of laptops is wireless Internet access. With wireless access, you can get on the Internet wherever there is a "hotspot" – an area that the public is allowed to use an Internet signal, whether it’s for a fee or free. You can also set up a home network and access the Internet anywhere in your house. Most laptops have slots for network cards, but if you want built-in network access, then make sure your laptop has a built-in network card. It’s a nice feature if wireless Internet access appeals to you.
3. Determine your battery needs. You’ll want to look for a laptop with a battery that lasts a long time if you will be taking your laptop on the road (or on the patio with no electrical outlet). Starting up your laptop is a big drain on a battery, and you may not get much time – perhaps only an hour or two – on a standard battery. So if you will be using your laptop away from a power source a lot, make sure that your laptop features a long battery life.
4. Look into the warranty and service plan. Computer companies and resellers have varying warranties and service plans for laptops. Some companies have you send your laptop back if anything goes wrong, some want you to take it to a service depot (which may be inconveniently located up to 50 miles away), and others will come to your home or business and repair it on the spot. Also, make sure that you can afford to wait the length of time promised for service; Dell has a great next business day plan, whereas some others take weeks to get issues resolved. If your business, school or other activities can’t wait an indeterminate amount of time for resolution, make sure to get a next-day (or two day) service plan. Be sure to also check what both the warranty and the service plan cover; some cover very little, while others cover hardware and sometimes software as well. Certain warranties and service plans are voided if you spill on or drop your laptop (even accidentally), while others fully cover anything that could go wrong for any reason. Some companies offer secondary service plans if you have a drop or spill. Count on one of the two happening at some point, so consider this secondary policy if it is offered. Also check your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance; it may cover accidental spills and drops, so you may not need to purchase an extra service plan for that.

You may already have a favorite brand of desktop computer – it’s likely that if you like a particular desktop, the same brand will produce a laptop you like. Just like a desktop, those little upgrades that seem expensive when you are buying a laptop are worth it. Whether you are looking for a laptop as your main computer or as a secondary computer for work or school, you’ll love the ease and portability of a laptop. Have fun with your new computer!  Oh, an check out Dell’s latest Netbook, the Dell Adamo.

Swine Flu Vaccine Disadvantages

The huge hoopla around the swine flu virus a few months ago has barely subsided, but a new controversy has brought the issue back into the public eye again. This time, the hype is about the swine flu vaccine, which reportedly causes alarming side effects, one of which even leads to death. According to medical experts, the vaccine has been directly linked to a neurological disorder – the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) – which affects neural linings, leading to paralysis, respiratory problems and eventually, death.

This disturbing information comes at a time when governments across the world are preparing mass public vaccination programs using this swine flu vaccine. Ironically, the linkage between the swine flu vaccine and GBS was discovered as early as 1976, in the U.S. where a mass vaccination rollout was stopped after 25 people died as a result of taking the vaccine, rather than of the disease itself!

Here are some of the earliest findings on the toxicity of the swine flu vaccine during the 1976 swine flu scare.

• The risk of being affected by GBS increased by eight times for people who took the vaccine than for those who didn’t.
• 25 people died as a result of contracting GBS; only one person died of swine flu in 1976.
• Around 500 cases of active GBS were diagnosed and the vaccination program was shut down, ten weeks after it began.
• The U.S. government paid compensation to those affected by GBS and the final bill ran to several million dollars!

So, what is the Guillain-Barre Syndrome?

In the simplest terms, GBS is a neurological disorder where the body’s immune system targets the human peripheral nervous system. Symptoms begin to show up as general weakness or sensations in the lower limbs (legs), which then spread to the upper limbs and torso. Generally, GBS is considered to be a rare disorder, usually showing up after someone has suffered from a gastrointestinal or respiratory infection. While the linkage between GBS and the swine flu vaccine or any other vaccines is not clearly known, the evidence from the 1976 outbreak shows that the incidence of contracting GBS increases significantly where the vaccine was administered.

Stoking the fires of controversy further, no known cure exists for GBS and the only way to beat this syndrome is an early diagnosis, followed by a protracted period of treatment, where plasmapheresis and large dosages of immunoglobulins are required. Plasmapheresis involves the removal of plasma from your blood and replacement with other fluids which aid in recovery. Immunoglobulins, on the other hand, are protein-based molecules which act as antibodies and neutralize pathogens such as bacteria or viruses which caused the infection in the first place.

Now that you are aware of the side effects of the swine flu vaccine, the fundamental question to be answered is, "Should you take the vaccine?" To answer this question, take a look at the actual facts about swine flu – people may have died from the swine flu, but not in numbers which could lead to a dangerous epidemic. More people have died from taking the vaccine than not!

What you need to do is:

• Maintain a healthy and nutritious diet.
• Observe general hygiene and cleanliness in your home and surroundings.
• Keep your hands clean, avoid close contact with people if you are sick or vice versa, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
• Follow any medication and advice given by your family physician.

This way, even if you are infected, you will recover without needing any vaccination and thus avoid contracting GBS or any other fatal side effects which remain unknown at this point of time.

Stolen Hotmail Data Finds Simple Passwords

ABC, easy as 123…456789!

We’ve all seen the warnings about having secure passwords. Even upon account creation, many online services even include tips on how to make a secure password. It seems, though, that most users do not take heed.

IDG reports that security researcher Bogdan Calin analyzed the 10,000 stolen Windows Live Hotmail usernames and passwords that were leaked late last week and found that users are still using simple, common and downright stupid passwords.

Passwords that used simple number sequences such as 123456789 made up half of the top 10 most common passwords. The other half of the list is made up of names alejandra, alberto, and alejandro, which lead Calin to believe that the passwords were stolen by a phishing kit targeting Latinos.

Security sites recommend that passwords should contain a combination of letters, numbers and other characters. Calin found that just 6 percent of the Hotmail passwords met such standards of complexity, but more than 60 percent were either lower case letters only, or numbers.

Interestingly, the longest password Calin found was "lafaroleratropezoooooooooooooo".

The top 10 passwords were:

   1. 123456

   2. 123456789

   3. alejandra

   4. 111111

   5. alberto

   6. tequiero

   7. alejandro

   8. 12345678

   9. 1234567

  10. estrella

Source : Tom’s Hardware US

Have You Gotten Your Google Wave Invite?

It’s been almost a week since Google Wave went live; we’ve toured Wave inside and out, tried to help folks get invites, and even pointed you to the first Google Wave search you should know. But can you use it yet?

So far the only people I know who’ve received their invites were people who were in the dev preview, people who were invited by someone at Google, and the rest of those who were part of the very early 100,000 invite pool. Which is to say, I don’t believe that anyone who’s been invited by another Wave user has gotten their invitation yet. I quickly sent out my Wave invites to my fellow soon as I was in, but as of now none of them have received an invitation.

If you’ve gotten your Wave invite—especially if you were invited by someone who gained access to Wave just last week—tell us about it in the comments.

LiveJournal Tags: wave,google wave,Invites

Corruption impacts Growth

Transparency International, the Berlin-based organization, ranks India as one of the more corrupt countries in the world–a conclusion based on surveys of business people.

You wouldn’t think that is the case, if you go by what the Central Vigilance Commission is doing. In its latest report, the CVC has put on its website a list of 123 government officials against whom it has advised either penalties or prosecution for corruption.

Just 123 officials are corrupt — in a country that ranks among the more corrupt economies in the world?

One explanation is that this is the list for just July; if you add the list for previous months, the number becomes less laughable. Major penalties, for instance, have been imposed on 385 officers during the year and the CVC has advised that this be done to 778 officials.

Color of Corruption