Wednesday, November 26, 2014

KYIVSTAR : Get PUK code | PIN Code

If you entered PIN code wrongly for 3 Times , then your KYIVSTAR SIM card will request you to enter the PUK code to unlock your SIM.

There are two methods to retrieve your PUK code for KYIVSTAR sim card.

Do not assume your PUK code and enter it wrongly. It will permanently block your SIM card and you have replace a new SIM card with additional cost.



Procedure to know Kyivstar SIM PUK code :

Method 1 : PUK code retrieval through online

If you have already registered with KYIVSTAR my self service option, then you can retrieve the PUK code through online itself.

  • Go to My Kyivstar - Official self service portal of KYIVSTAR
  • Login with your registered user id and password
  • In the home page, look for Review tab
  • Under Review category, click Additional Information option.
  • Now , you PUK code number of Kyivstar SIM card will be displayed.
  • Note it down and enter it in the locked mobile phone.
  • Now , your phone will ask you to enter a new PIN code. Reset your PIN with a new four digit code and note it down in a safe place for future reference.

Method 2: PUK code retrieval through helpline service:

If you did not register already for my Kyivstar - online service , then you can go for 24x7 helpline service provided by Kyivstar.

  • If you have another Kyivstar mobile number, then call 466 (free of charge)
  • If you call form another mobile network or fixed land line number from Ukraine, then call 044 4660466 (call charges as per tariff)
  • Inform the customer care person that the PIN code is locked and requesting for PUK1 code.
  • They will provide you the PUK code for your Kyivstar SIM after inquiring some basic details about your locked
  • Note it down and enter it in the locked mobile phone.
  • Now , your phone will ask you to enter a new PIN code. Reset your PIN with a new four digit code and note it down in a safe place for future reference.

In future , if you want to stay away from this PUK code lock, do not enable PIN lock security. Instead , use some other smartphone apps like Applock etc which works well.


Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Dish TV DTH: To Know Current Package | Renewal Date

To Find Dish TV Current Package :

Dish TV is one of the Leading DTH (Direct to Home ) TV channels Provider managed my Zee network Enterprises.



This article will help you to know your current Package and Renewal Date within a minute for free.

Step 1 :

Dish TV know current package missed call
From your Register mobile number  , just give a missed call to  the Toll free number
1800 274 9000


Step 2:

Wait for 30 Seconds to 1 minute patiently.Ensure that your phone is receiving network signals.

Step 3 :
Now an SMS will be received in your mobile phone with details have Current Packaging, Validity of your package, Next Recharge/Renewal date etc. You can use this technique whenever you want to know the information.

If you not yet registered your mobile number to Dish TV, refer here . It will take just two minutes to register and it will be very useful at the time of recharge, to know the current plan etc.


Saturday, November 22, 2014

Best Double click Dictionary addon - Firecfox | Chrome

What is Dictionary Add-on :

Add on or Extension is an additional feature to the internet browser that can be manually added by the user according to his wish and need.

Most of the non-native English speakers may find difficulty while reading a book or article in Internet browsers. If we need a meaning to a particular word, we need to copy it or search it in Google to find its meaning and comeback to reading the article or book.

This process will distract the reading and reduce the enjoyment of reading.

To overcome, this dictionary.com , the best dictionary resource online have introduced an add on called dictionary add on.



Once we install this add on and enable it in the internet browser, just we can double click on a word which automatically displays the meaning of that word.

It will enhance the reading experience of the article. The Add-on is completely trusted, user-friendly, and free from advertisements.

How to Install the Dictionary Addon :

To install dictionary add on in Firefox ,chrome browser, Go to tools - Extensions - more extensions .
Search for Dictionary and install the add on.



Now you can enjoy the synonym of the tough English words just by a double click over it.



Friday, November 21, 2014

Find SIM number - To know PUK number

SIM number and PUK number are entirely different. A basic understanding of these numbers would be helpful in critical situations.

SIM number :
  • There are two kinds of services provided by most of the mobile networks across the world.
  • GSM and CDMA.
  • If you are a GSM subcriber, then your mobile network will provide a SIM card , in which a SIM number which consists of 10 to 20 digits will be printed.
  • If you locked your PIN number or trying to retrieve PUK code for your SIM card , some mobile networks will ask for the SIM number to retrieve the PUK code. 
         Click here to know PUK number.

How to find your SIM number :
  1. Switch off your mobile phone
  2. Remove your phone back cover
  3. Remove the battery
  4. Carefully take out the SIM card from SIM card slot.
  5. In your SIM card, you can see a 20 digit number is printed as shown in the below image.
  6. Note it down somewhere , and use it whenever necessary.
SIM number finder



Find IMEI number | Track Stolen Phone

To find IMEI number :

What is IMEI number :
  • IMEI number is an unique number associated with every mobile phone. Recently a standard has been made that every phone manufacturer should incorporate IMEI number to every mobile phone pieces they manufacture.
  • IMEI is the abbrevation of  International Mobile Station Equipment Identity . In some countries , IMEI number is referred as IMED number.

How to find my IMEI number:
  • In your phone screen , type *#06#
  • Immediately your IMEI number will be displayed in your mobile screen. The IMEI number , in general consists of 9 to 15 digists unique number.
  • If you have dual SIM phone, two IMEI numbers will be displayed corresponding to each SIM card.



How to find IMEI for stolen Phone:
  • The only option is to find IMEI number printed on the BOX of the mobile phone.
 To find IMEI number
  • If you have already registered for any anti theft application, then you can contact them to retrieve your IMEI number for the stolen phone.

How to report theft for stole phone using IMEI number:

  • If you are in India, you can email to cop@vsnl.net. You have to mention your IMEI number, name, address, last SIM number etc in your email.
  • If you are outside India, you can approach some other service providers who track your theft phone for charges starting from 5$



Thursday, November 20, 2014

Fixed: Laptop Bluetooth Wireless Mouse Not working- Troubleshoot

Fixed: Laptop Wireless Mouse Not working

The solutions are given in the order based on Difficulty level.

Solution 1 :
  • If your wireless mouse has a off-on switch , then switch it off.
  • Disable Bluetooth in your Laptop.
  • Now switch on your mouse , Enable bluetooth in your laptop.
  • Now, Your mouse should be connected automatically and start working, in your control.
Note: If your mouse don't have on-off switch, then remove battery and Install it again which is equivalent to switch off.

Solution 2:

  1. Go to Devices and Printers , you can get this option when your press the windows key.
  2. Now right click on the Mouse Icon. (Ofcourse you should use touchpad for this process as your mouse is not working now)
  3. Select Remove Device. Now, the mouse icon will disappear from the list.
  4. Now select Add a device and select your mouse. Ensure whether the mouse battery is working. Else replace new batteries. To check , you can temperorily use the batteries of your wallclcok.
  5. Your mouse will be automatically installed and the driver will be installed. Wait until the process complete.
  6. Now the wireless mouse should be working properly.



Solution 3:
  1. Go to run and type devmgmt.msc
  2. Device manager window opens. Now Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
  3. Right click on PS/2 COmpatible mouse and select Scan for hardware changes.
The system will automatically tries to identify the issue and troubleshoot the problem. The mouse will be working once the process is finished.

Solution 4: 
  1. Try to connect in your friend's laptop
  2. If it is connected, then you have to look the issue in your laptop.
  3. If it is not connected in your friend's laptop, then take the mouse to nearest service center to identify the issue.



Tips to Protect Email Account From Spammers , Phisers

Privacy should be Privacy Always :

If you are using an email account, whether it is personal account or Business email account it is very necessary to protect against the online spammers and phishing attackers.

Most of the problem is because of clicking on links without knowing where it is linked. So , it is better to stay away from such unknown emails to protect individuals privacy.




Tips to Protect Email Account:

Here is some of the basic tips that should be followed regularly to protect the email account from unknown online spammers.
  • Do not open mails from anonymous senders related to advertisements, lotteries etc
  • Do not give your email address in any other online public forum
  • Change the password periodically
  • Keep the password with Alphanumeric and SPecial characters with minimum 6 to 9 characters
  • Do not share your email password with anyone
  • Do not write your password anywhere like your personal dairies or sticky notes etc
  • Be careful while downloading attachments in the email, particularly from unknown person.
  • Update your Internet browsers, Anti-virus software to the latest versions periodically