Advantages of Yahoo search over Google.. Check it out

Although Google is the world's leading search engine and Yahoo nowhere even close, here are a few things which Yahoo search CAN but google search CANNOT. Let's have a look at them one by one.

1. Search your favourite websites from Yahoo search box itself.

For instance, type !wiki google in Yahoo! search box to search Google in Wikipedia.com. Other popular shortcuts are !ebay, !flipkart, and !snapdeal. You can also run them from the Firefox search box without changing the default search engine.  Fascinating, isn't it?

2. Compose emails from the Yahoo! search box.

Type !mail name@domainname.com in the Yahoo! search box and it will automatically compose a new email message for you in Yahoo! mail.

3. We can specify the order of search keywords in your search text

Say you want only web pages where word "x" comes before "y" but not vice versa, then just put the search query in Square Brackets. An example:
[Albert Einstein] – will only return web pages where the word Albert appear before Einstein. Search them(or any sequence of words for that matter) in your Yahoo search box and be amazed!!

4. Get Lyrics of any song from your favourite artist.

Type justin bieber lyrics (for lyrics of justin bieber songs) or justin bieber Baby lyrics (for lyrics of a particular song)

Try these out. I'm sure you will love them. Please post in your comments about this article below.

Most useful and time saving keyboard shortcuts

Here is a list of the most useful and time saving keyboard shortcuts that you can use everyday to increase your productivity and save your time. Read on and get surprised about how many hours you may have lost having not knowing these simple shortcuts. So, here we go.

• Shift+Delete (Delete the selected item permanently without placing item in the Recycle Bin)
• CTRL+Shift while dragging an item (Create a shortcut to the selected item)
• F2 key (Rename the selected item)
• CTRL+Shift with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text)
• F3 key (Search for a file or a folder)
• Alt+Enter (View the properties for the selected item)
• Alt+Tab (Switch between the open items)
• F6 key (Cycle through the screen elements in a window or on the desktop)
• Alt+ESC (Cycle through items in the order that they had been opened)
• F10 key (Activate the menu bar in the active program)
• CTRL+Tab (Move forward through the tabs)
• Shift+Tab (Move backward through the options)
• CTRL+Shift+Tab (Move backward through the tabs)
• Win+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box)
• Win+D (Display the desktop)
• Win+M (Minimize all of the windows)
• Win+Shift+M (Restore the minimized windows)
• NUM LOCK+* (Display all of the subfolders that are under the selected folder)
• NUM LOCK++ (Display the contents of the selected folder)
• CTRL+O (Open a saved console)
• CTRL+N (Open a new console)
• CTRL+S (Save the open console)
• CTRL+M (Add or remove a console item)
• CTRL+W (Close window/tab)
• CTRL+B (Open the Organize Favorites dialog box)
• CTRL+E (Open the Search bar)
• CTRL+F (Start the Find utility)
• CTRL+H (Open the History bar)
• CTRL+I (Open the Favorites bar)
• CTRL+L (Open the Open dialog box)
• CTRL+N (Start another instance of the browser with the same Web address)
• CTRL+O (Open the Open dialog box, the same as CTRL+L)
• CTRL+P (Open the Print dialog box)
• CTRL+R (Update the current Web page)
• CTRL+W (Close the current window)     

Hope you found this useful. Please feel free to share your comments below and whether you found this post useful or not.

CashKaro.com: An awesome cashback website

How frequently do you shop online, ranging from online mobile recharges to the new “I Phone 5” that you just bought?

If you answer "Frequently" or “Regularly”, then I have some great news for you. Just read on!!

Today, I will introduce you to the world of CashKaro. Yes, this is a cash-back website which pays you to do your online shopping through them. Confused?  Have a look at this diagram and things will be clear.

Photo: CashKaro website

It’s really that simple. Trust me. It really can’t be easier than this. Getting paid when you shop? Can it?

For those who want detailed steps on how to do it. Here it is.

1. Login to CashKaro. Join here

2. Search for that particular store and Click on "Click to activate offer and visit site" to go to that store

3. Shop normally and BINGO!! You have earned your cashback.

4. When your cashback reaches 250 Rs, you can redeem it.

Now having understood the concept of CashKaro, you may be wondering if this site is genuine?

Well, hopefully then this would answer your question. It has been in making news across the country. Here is a list of the newspapers where they were featured.

Photo: CashKaro website 

Hope this should up your confidence on this website.Here are some stats about them :

This website serves over 1 lakh+ users, have more than 350 websites registered with them for cashback offers. They pay cashback upto 50% (Myntra offer: 180 off on 400Rs).

Can you believe that? Where else are you going to get that kind of cashback. So, I would suggest you not to waste any time and join this amazing website immediately. You will be surprised to see how much gets accumulated, just because you have this golden nugget of information and others do not. So, I suggest you do a little research yourself in case you are still skeptical. Others, can join right here.

“Click here to join CashKaro” .This is one of the best decisions you will make. 

Feel free to drop in your comments if you feel this post is useful to you.

CREDIT CARD Do's and DONT's: Follow these simple rules to avoid debt

Many of us are discovering that far from being a flexible friend, a credit card comes with very strict terms and conditions and can cost you both money and worry.  A credit card can be your best friend or your worst enemy. You can either let the credit card control you or you can make the most of your card and not pay a single dollar extra as charges. Here are certain ground rules which should be followed ALWAYS, and I MEAN ALWAYS until and unless you want to go neck deep in DEBT.

Have you ever wondered how Credit Card companies make money?
Simple. People who do not follow the almost-invisible  Credit card T & C end up paying a fortune. The best alternative is to know what you should and should not do with your credit card. 

So, here comes the ground rules which you should always follow:

1. READ THE FINE PRINT OVER AND OVER AGAIN. If you do not read the T & C, you are very likely to land yourself in misusing the credit card and that means DEBT. Credit card companies may charge upto 40-50% interest annually on the money they owe you. So much for your ignorance.

2. Do extensive research on the Internet before you finalize which credit card you want. Do not let your best pal having 5 credit cards influence your decision.

3. Get yourself a credit card which does not have any ANNUAL CHARGES. Read the fine print carefully before you opt for one.

4. Negotiate how much credit limit you would be having before you get the card and make sure it is sufficient otherwise you will end up over-billing on your card which means trouble. They charge you "OVER-LIMIT CHARGES".

5. Always pay your Credit card bill in FULL. No matter what. If you are running short of money, take loan from friends and family to pay off the bill.

6. Don't fall for the minimum payment trap. This is where most people are tricked.

7. Don't fall for 0% EMI offer or "Payment Holiday" trap. There is always a catch. 

8. NEVER EVER WITHDRAW MONEY FROM YOUR CREDIT CARD. When you are  given the PIN for your credit card. Just shred it and throw it away. You are better off without knowing that credit card password.

9. Don't make any impulsive purchases. Keep a tab on your daily spendings.

10. It's in your best interest to use upto 30% of your credit limit. This will help you get higher credit rating, which simply means that next time you opt for a house or car loan, you stand a better chance of getting it approved.

11. Review your credit card bill thoroughly every month. Make sure you do that. This will help you understand where you are spending.

12. Never miss a payment. Keep an alarm on your calendar to remind you.

13. Keep track of how much you have spent and keep that amount of money safe in a bank account. Otherwise, you may find yourself defaulting on your payment. Credit card companies are smart enough to try to make sure that your payment date is in the last week of the month. This is when you are feeling the money crunch and makes you think of getting away with minimum payment. DON'T DO THAT FOR YOUR OWN GOOD.

14. If you are a newbie to credit cards, don't take multiple credit cards at a time. This will impact your credit ratings.

15. If your credit card is lost, REPORT it immediately. Call the bank's Credit card hot-listing number and report the incident.


Remember these little tips and you will stay the farthest from credit card debt.

Feel free to share your comments or suggestions below. 

Awesome Chrome Extensions you would love !!

In this digital age, apps and websites are part and parcel of our digital life.

But do you use any extensions in your browser (on Chrome or Firefox browser)?

There are millions of extensions  you can find in Chrome Web Store but only very few impress.

Today, I have chosen my top 3 utility extensions which will make your online experience even more enjoyable. Okay. Let’s now get to see them one by one.

1.       Guppit Extension:

Are you tired of hunting coupons for online stores? If you nodded Yes, then GUPPIT is a perfect fit for you. Just install it and forget about finding deals and discounts anymore. Whenever you are on an online store and it finds coupons for that particular store, it notifies you. Voila!! Finding coupons have never been easier. You also get cashback from Guppit.com (apart from the discounts received from the store itself) if you make a purchase through them. You can access the cashback link through the extension itself. It’s a very useful tool which should find its place in your browser.

2. BuyHatke Extension for Google Chrome:

This is one awesome extension that will help you to get the maximum discounts on your online shopping without digging around coupon websites for the best deal. This will apply the code which benefits you the most automatically at the click of a button. So, just add it to your browser and start saving right away!!

3.       Better Browser Extension for Google Chrome:

It promises to improve your Google search experience even better. Research shows that it can up your browsing speed by upto 15%. So, don’t miss to try this out. It has Enable Auto Scroll feature  which automatically loads the next page before you reach the end which means you don't need to click NEXT button! This will save you a lot of time when surfing online.

4.       Pocket Extension for Google Chrome - The best way to save articles, videos and more :

When you find something on the web that you want to view or use later, put it in Pocket by tapping the pocket extension key in your brower. It automatically syncs to your phone, tablet or computer so you can view it at any time, even without an internet connection. It also has integrated buttons on Twitter.com and Google Reader for one-click saving. Try this out. It’s pretty useful for saving stuff which we otherwise would forget.

These top my list of most useful extensions that I use everyday. If you have any other extensions which I have missed, feel free to drop in your comments in the comment section below. I will try them out myself and will put my review here. 

Most legitimate and highest paying survey websites: Make money taking simple online surveys

Today, I am going to mention about the most legitimate and highest paying survey websites in India. These websites are by far the most trusted and have thousands of people on their panel across the world.  So, if you are new to taking online surveys, I highly recommend that you join these panels. They WILL pay you and I can vouch for that. They have been paying for years. These are legitimate companies with thousands of fan following on social networking sites. Among the 100’s of online survey panels prevailing (Those who promise to make you rich overnight are scams, no doubt. Check reviews on the internet and you will find out.), I am personally selecting these few top paying survey panels which will pay you. I have got payment from all of them. So, let me now get to the list. You guys, ready? Let’s begin.

1.       PanelStation: This is a very good survey panel and accepts panel members only by invitation, which means only existing members will be able to refer you. The other way is to keep an eye out for banners. Clicking on the banners will open up the registration form from where you can join. Even though joining the panel may be tough, but it is definitely worth it. 

 "Click here to Join PanelStation" 

TIP: Join before it's too late. You will thank me someday.

2.       ViewFruit Panel: This panel name may seem unfamiliar to you but this is also a legitimate survey panel.  I get paid from this panel every month. Minimum payout is 3$ and pays by Paypal. 

    

      " Click here to Join ViewFruit"

3.       IndiaSpeaks: This is also a good survey panel having decent reputation in the market. The surveys are short and payment amount is quite good compared to time spent on the survey. You can redeem your money in a variety of ways like Sodexo Coupons/ Mobile Recharge/CCD vouchers etc. 

  

      " Click here to Join IndiaSpeaks"

4.       Global Test Market: This is a very renowned survey panel and has panelists from around the world. The frequency of surveys are quite good and pays by Paypal when you have reached 1000 points(50$). 

     " Click here to Join GTM"

5.       Toluna India: This is an old survey panel and is among the most trusted survey panels. Although the payment for each survey may not be very high, if you stick to it and participate in the surveys, You may get entry into some forum who pay you very, very well. For example, I took a survey for 7000 points(70 INR) and qualified the survey and got entry into a forum where I got 100$ payment(~6000 INR) for only 5 days work(sharing opinions for about 30mins a day). Payout is 200 INR for Flipkart/IndiaTimes vouchers and 500 INR for paypal transfer.

 " Click here to Join Toluna"

6.       Opinion World: This panel is also good and has good frequency of surveys. Minimum payout is 250/500 INR depending on which online retailers voucher you want to redeem. For Flipkart, the redemption limit is 500 INR. 

    

     " Click here to Join Opinion World "

7.       Star Panel: This panel is a part of STAR group and the question mostly focuses on Hindi/English entertainment. Genuine panel. Has paid me regularly since I became a member. Minimum payout is 100/500 INR by Flipkart Vouchers. 

    

     " Click here to Join Star Panel"

8.        ValuedOpinions: This is a very good survey panel. The payment is fair and the surveys are also short. Payout is Rs 400 and can be redeemed as Flipkart Voucher/Accentiv Ticket compliments.

" Click here to Join ValuedOpinions"

9.       AIP Panel: You can also register with this panel and make some money taking surveys. The survey frequency is less but the panel is genuine. Minimum payment: 100 INR. 

      "Click here to Join AIP Panel"

10.   Triaba: This is a global survey company and pays by Paypal. The pay per survey is quite high. You can paypal your money to your bank account once your account balance reaches 4 pounds. 

     

    "Click here to Join Triaba Panel "

  Tiny Tip: Please note that the frequency of survey solely depends on your profile. Just fill your accurate profile informaton while registration and you will be notified via email when you have any surveys.

If you have read through all these information and still wondering

1.        Whether you should join them or not?

2.       Whether they are legitimate/genuine or not?

3.       Whether they will pay you or not?

Then I must tell you, these questions mean that you are in the right path. You will not get scammed easily. Here is a quick tip to check any website TRUST rating.

 You can check the TRUST RATINGS of these survey panels from SCAMADVISER and WEBUTATION (web reputation of the website).

Now, I hope I have made all your doubts cleared. If you still have any queries, please feel free to comment below.