Convert Documents To Speech Online For Free

iSpeech.org is free online tool that lets you easily convert text to speech, its really cool and easy to use tool, also its very handy to visually impaired people , or who can’t read too well

iSpeech will quickly convert your text into natural sounding spoken audio. After you convert your text to speech, listen to it with our flash widget, embed it on your website, share it with friends, or download it and put it on your iPod. Your text to speech conversion can be used as a tool to catch up on usefull information, get ahead at work or sit back and relax while you listen to your favorite author. iSpeech text to speech conversion is the fastest and highest quality on the Web.

To convert text to speech just copy and past the text into their form and it will converted to you. Or you can also convert supported documents like MS Word, Adobe PDF, Excel, Text, RTF etc.

And they also can embed a text-to-speech plugin into your Blogger, WordPress, Windows Live, blogengine, terapad etc blog

How to Appear Offline On Windows Live Messenger To Only One Contact

Microsoft release the new windows live messenger BETA last week, this new version comes with many new features and new improved interface, This version also comes with social networks integration such as facebook and myspace.

But one interesting new feature is the ability to appear offline to only one contact just like yahoo messenger now you can have this feature in windows live messenger.

How to Appear Offline On Windows Live Messenger To Only One Contact

Right click on the contact you want to appear offline to and from this menu choose “Appear offline to this person” You will get message box to confirm your choose click ok.

Now if you want to change that and appear online to this contact right click again and choose “Appear online to this person”.

Modem TroubleShooting

-Modems like everything else do go nuts on you. For the most part the troubles are just with the software driver or just invalid settings. There is also a chance that another device is conflicting with the modem you have. For some reason my mouse has come into this picture before causing problems. If you are experiencing a problem with your modem such as conflicts with resources, try changing COM ports. This can fix your problem in most cases. If this doesn't help or you think that your modem is software related, reinstall the modem's driver. This can be done with the software that came with the modem.

-Change Com Ports-

1. At start menu click settings
2. Click control panel
3. click modem's
4. highlight your modem and then click properties
5. select a unused COM port for the modem and hit OK

-If you are having problems with dialing your internet provide check and make sure the properties are correct in your dial up networking.

1. At start menu
2. click programs
3. click accessories
4. click communications or dial up networking

-This varies from windows 95 and 98. If lost go to settings>control panel> dial up networking.

      5.  Double click your ISP (internet service provider) connection. Verify all information on the tabs is correct with your ISP.

This seems to be the most common problem when connecting to the internet. It usually is a IP number that is wrong or not added. You may have your login name wrong or password.

-If you are having problems with a faulty driver or just plain don't have one. You can reinstall or install one this way. There are other methods that are easier. Try using the installation disk first. If this don't work then do it manually.

1. At start menu click settings
2. Click control panel
3. click system
4. click device tab
5. click on your modem in the list
6. click for properties of the modem
7. click update drive or a driver tab
8. have installation disk ready let it search for the driver and reinstall it for you.

Remove Startup Scripts in XP

Startup scripts are programs that are set to start whenever the computer boots up. By accessing the startup menu settings, you can decide what programs you want to allow to start when the computer starts and which ones you don’t.

This System Configuration panel is easy to access, but unless you know exactly what script you want to disable on startup, you shouldn’t use it without consulting a professional, lest you accidentally damage the operating system, rendering it inoperable.
Instructions
1.Press the “Start” button, click the “Run” option and type in “MSCONFIG” and then hit the Enter key.
2.Click the “Startup” tab and scroll through the list of startup programs and scripts until you find the startup script that you wish to remove from the list.
3.Uncheck the checkbox next to the name of the script you’re removing and then click the “Apply” button. Click the “OK” button and then choose whether to restart the computer immediately or wait until later. You must restart the computer in order to apply the settings you have selected.

What Is 64-Bit OS?

A 64-bit operating system is one that can process information in 64 bits instead of the smaller, standard 32 bits. A 64-bit operating system is available for modern computers, and it can improve the speed of a machine as long as the machine supports it.

Advantage
The 64-bit operating system refers to the amount of information the processor can handle concurrently. A 64-bit processor can process 64 bits of ones and zeros at the same time. A 32-bit processor can only process 32 ones and zeros at a time, which makes it slower.
Requirements

To install a 64-bit operating system, your processor needs enough memory to handle the amount of information. It works best if you have large amounts of random access memory (RAM).
Considerations
64-bit operating systems require 64-bit drivers for the computer. Therefore, when upgrading, you must download a 64-bit driver from the manufacturer.
Software
32-bit software can be run on a computer running a 64-bit operating system. However, software developed specifically for a 64-bit machine is not backward compatible.
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. Mac and Linux also support 64-bit architectures. 

How to Find Your Internet IP Address

IP stands for internet protocol. Every device that is connected to the internet has a unique identification number, which is the IP address. There are several tools and websites that can assist you in finding your IP address. You don’t need to use any web site or third-party application to find your IP address. Instead, you can simply use the command line on your computer to display the IP address.

1.Power on your computer and click “Start” and then “Run.” This opens the run box where you can enter a command.

2.Type in “CMD” into the run box and press “Enter” on your keyboard. The command line window opens.
 

3.Type in “IP Config” into the command line and press “Enter” on your keyboard.
 

4.View and write down your IP address. The IP address will be displayed and labeled as “IP Address” or “IPv6 Address.” A sample IP address might look like “191.41.2.1.”

Create a Network Between Two Computers.

The days of difficult home network set-ups are over. The latest operating systems are all designed to connect to networks in a plug-and-play fashion, though a few additional steps may need to be taken to connect to a wireless network. Setting up a network between two computers is as easy as connecting an Ethernet cable between the two, but connecting through a router will allow for greater functionality, such as Internet and printer sharing, and the ability to add more computers.

1.Connect the modem carrying your Internet signal to a central hub or router. You may choose to use either a wireless router, or a router with Ethernet connections. Some routers have both.

2.Connect each computer to the router either wirelessly or using an Ethernet cable. If using a wireless router you must first establish the wireless connection. In Windows, run the “Set Up a Wireless Router or Access Point” wizard located in the “Network and Internet” section of the Control Panel on the network’s central computer. You will need to temporarily connect to the router with an Ethernet cable to run the wizard and successfully set up the wireless connection.

3.Run the “Set Up a Wireless Router or Access Point” wizard from the second computer to connect it to the network. If connected via an Ethernet cable the network should already be established.