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Difference between a KML and a KMZ file

A KML file is a "flat" file or text based file composed of Tags similar to XML or HTML. A KMZ file is basically a ZIP archive that contains a KML file. This was done so that your any software such as Google Earth would automatically recognize it as a file and open it. If they had left it as a .ZIP file, then it wouldn't automatically open the file.  You can actually create a KMZ file yourself. Create your KML file then use WinZip to compress the file. After this is done, rename the file extension to .KMZ. After you do this, try double clicking on the .KMZ file you just created. This should automatically open in Google Earth.

Android Secret Codes

These are Android hidden codes that you can use to access features or functions that cannot be access by default. *#*#4636#*#* This will reveal the following information about your phone and battery: Phone information Battery information Battery history Usage statistics *#*#7780#*#* This performs a factory data reset, and will remove the following items: Google account settings stored in your phone System and application data and settings Downloaded applications But it will NOT remove: Current system software and bundled applications SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc. Note: This one asks for a confirmation, so if you do get a chance to change your mind. *2767*3855# This code is used for factory reset, and it will remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It will also reinstall the firmware. WARNING:  Once the operation is started, there is no way to cancel it. *#*#34971539#*#* This code is used to get information about the camera. It wi

How to access GOD mode in Microsoft Windows 7

The following steps will guide you to create a special Control Panel that enables you to access all of the normal Windows 7 Control Panel without going through the levels of categorizations. All controls are displayed in one page for this Control Panel. Create a new folder anywhere. Rename the folder to: folder_name.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} After you hit Enter, the last part will disappears and a new Control Panel will be created.

Drag and drop path to command prompt in Windows 7

In order to save time in typing the path of folders in command prompt, you can just drag and drop a folder from the Windows Explorer into the Command Prompt. You can even drag and drop a file into the Command Prompt to get the full path of the file with the filename. Elaboration

How to quickly start a new instance of a running program in Windows 7

A nifty feature in Microsoft Windows 7 operating system where you can start a duplicate instance of program from a running program. Hold Shift button on your keyboard. Left mouse click on any running program at the Task Bar. It will start a new instance of program.

How to access hidden themes in Microsoft Windows 7

There are hidden themes that are only available to certain regional countries and they are Australia, Canada, Great Britain, United States and South Africa. This post will guide you how to find these hidden themes and apply to your current Windows 7 theme. Start your Windows Explorer by pressing " Windows button " + E on your keyboard.  Click Organize from the top left corner of the Windows Explorer to drop down a menu.  Select Folder and Search Options and navigate to the View tab.  Select Show hidden files, folders and drives . Uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) .  Click Yes if prompted for confirmation.  Using your Windows Explorer, browse to C:\Windows\Globalization\MCT .  There are five folders with the name: MCT-AU (Australia) MCT-CA (Canada) MCT-GB (Great Britain) MCT-US (United States) MCT-ZA (South Africa)  Note that Australia, Canada and South Africa have the same themes.  Open the Theme folder inside any of a selected country folder.

How to force exit or close WhatsApp

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This post will show you how to force exit or close WhatsApp application running on Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. WhatsApp is a great mobile messaging application that runs on  iPhones, Androids, Blackberry and Nokia. For those who does not have a data plan, running WhatsApp can be very expensive. It is also drains battery pretty fast while the application is running in the background. WhatsApp cannot be turn off. The "Exit" button in WhatsApp does not turn the application completely off. It will seems like it is turn off but it is still running in the background. WhatsApp will always maintain connection (by force!) by going through your available 3G, EDGE amd WIFi connection presets to connect without notification. This is how i force exit or close WhatsApp from running (even background process) on my Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. Install NetQin Mobile Guard 3.0 for Symbian and run the application. Click on OS Scan and NetQin will display a report after scanning your phone. Go to "