Know about Firmware and Spyware as an user of Computer.....

As a computer user, we all know about the Hardware and Software. The  physical and tangible components of a computer are called Hardware i.e Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CPU etc. and Software are the instructions or programs according to which the hardware do functions.

But usually we are not aware about the Firmware and spyware.

Firmware are the combination of Hardware and software. Computer chips that have data or programs recorded on them are Firmware. Some examples of Firmware are ROM, PROM and EPROM.

Spyware is basically a computer software which is installed on a personal computer in intercept or take the partial control over the user’s interaction with the machine without user’s  knowledge. Keylogger is one of the spyware.

If a spyware is installed in your computer, the user activities like surfing habits, websites visited can be tracked without the user knowledge. Spyware can change the computer setting and can stop the internet or slow down its speed.

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Which color of Hat suits to you ? ( An Introspection)

'Six Thinking Hats' is an important and powerful technique. It is used to look at decisions from a number of important perspectives. Every person looks a problem with their attitude and to get rid from the problem, every individual has its own style of solving the problem which was actually based upon his/ her traits, educational background, experience and attitude.
This tool was created by Edward de Bono.
White hatWith this kind of people always focus on the data available. Look at the information you have, and see what you can learn from it. Look for gaps in your knowledge, and either try to fill them or take account of them. This is where you analyze past trends, and try to extrapolate from historical data.
Red HatWearing' the red hat, you look at problems using intuition, gut reaction, and emotion. Also try to think how other people will react emotionally. Try to understand the responses of people who do not fully know your reasoning.
Focusing the entire scenario in one shot is the characteristic of Red Hat people.
Black HatThese are the individual who always looks for the flop side of the coin. It means they consider the bad effects first then the positive effect of the decision. This is important because it highlights the weak points in a plan. It allows you to eliminate them, alter them, or prepare contingency plans to counter them.
Yellow HatThey are the opposite from Black hat. They always see the flip side of the coin. The yellow hat helps you to think positively. It is the optimistic viewpoint that helps you to see all the benefits of the decision and the value in it. Yellow Hat thinking helps you to keep going when everything looks gloomy and difficult.
Green hatThey are revolutionary. The Green Hat stands for creativity. This is where you can develop creative solutions to a problem. It is a freewheeling way of thinking, in which there is little criticism of ideas.
Blue hatThey are the people who are really responsible to control the problem. 'Blue Hat Thinking' stands for process control. This is the hat worn by people chairing meetings. When running into difficulties because ideas are running dry, they may direct activity into Green Hat thinking. When contingency plans are needed, they will ask for Black Hat thinking, etc.. They are always looks for the ideas from others.
So, what type of Hat you wear when a problem arises at your end?.......................
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A short Corporate Story …. Appraisal

Boss called his junior in his cabin. 

“ Mr. Singh … As you know we are short from our target achievement in the past year.  What do you think ? who is responsible ?”
Boss fired questions to his junior.

“Sir, my target achievement was 105%” , He answered.

“ So, you want to prove that you are overachieved and other members are responsible for not achieving the target.”  Boss almost shouted and said , “ It means you are not a team player.  If you guide your team members on time, they could also achieved their target.”  Junior was stunned from the reply.

“ What is your expectations from your appraisal ?”  Boss said.

“ Sir, I think I have done a wonderful job inspite of slowdown in the market” He uttered.

“ But my dear, our team has not done well.  So, we have to suffered as a team, not an individual” Boss said .

Junior said to Boss, “ Sir, I am agreed that I have not coached or mentor the other team members but I had no time for that.  I was always on tour.”

“ Right Mr. Singh, this is your problem.  But I am very disappointed by this fact that you are very experienced in my team and I have a lot of expectations from you.  Let me check that How much I can recommended for you?” Boss said while checking some sheet.

“ Thank You sir,  I will do my best in this year.”  He said and leave the cabin. 

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The 3 Ps  of Life ….. Patience , Persistence, Perseverance …

There is no set formula to get success but there are some thumb rules to get success in life.  First is you have a passion to get something in your life and it should be well supported by your hard work and skills.

And if these are within you , you have also need 3 Ps – Patience , Persistence and Perseverance.   I will try to explain these three words in my coming article.

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Treat yourself well......

Human being is the best creation of the god because it has the thinking ability to segregate good or bad. The brain capacity is endless. Every individual on earth has the enormous potential to do the things. The only need is- He/She has to select the right path to grow in the journey of life.
Everyone is extraordinary and has the capabilities to do wonders in their life.
My tips for growing in life are as under-
1- Treat yourself as the best creation of God.
2- Be positive and face every flip-flop of life bravely.
3- Make some Goal for life.
4- Start day dreaming and think big.
5- Be ready to face the challenge of life.
6- Keep yourself motivated.
7- Think that you came alone in the world and you have to perform alone.
8- Create a difference in your activity and try to give your cent percent to every activity.
9- Learn new things everyday.
10- Enjoy life as it comes and see the every happening of life in a childish manner.

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The best review of my book – VMAGO till date by eight years old niece ………………..

English translation of above :

My Favorite book

My favorite book is VMAGO because it tells us that how we can get and achieved our goals.   This book is written by my uncle Mr. Anand Mehra. Do you know I also want to write a book like VMAGO? Friends , books are the source of knowledge. Now You know about my favorite book and keep reading books ……Thanks

Yesterday , I visited my uncle’s house for some work of my cousin.  After some time, my niece Kamakshi Mehra , a 8 year old girl  who is studying in 4^th class in DPS R.K Puram , Delhi  came to me and showed her answer sheet.

She told me that there was a class test of her of hindi subject and there was a question about  favorite book.  When I saw on her notebook and I was almost fallen down from my chair because what she wrote in her notebook , it was very surprising for me.

She wrote in her notebook that her favorite book is VMAGO which was written by me.  I was some shock and some surprise.  When I enquired her then she told me that last week when you came to our house, you were telling about your book to my father , I was also listening to you and whatever I have listened I wrote in the answer.

This was the cutest book review which I have received till now…….I was speechless. 

The New book , “ The Best Example” is under process …

After publishing my three books at Google Play Store and Amazon Kindle Store, Nowdays, I am busy with my new book.

I have titled this book as , “The Best Example” and this book will contain three stories of different people. This books will tells you their stories in corporate world or professional world.  This will apprise your with their struggle , their success and failures  etc.  One story is about a senior person who gave their best to the company but one fine day company sacked him.  Second story is about a young professional who is actually a corporate juggler and moves from one company to another in the quest of excellence.  Third story is about a young HR executive and her initial struggle in HR domain.

I hope I will able to complete this book by May’s end.  Till then enjoy reading my three book which are available at Google Play store as VMAGO- A handbook for Business Excellence, Golden words – 365 Quotations – A good thought for a day and a short Hindi novel as Karvaan Jaree hain. 

Just open Google Play store and under search tab, type “ Books by Anand Mehra” and my all books will appear. 

My three books published in Google Play Stores

I have published my three books in Google Play store.  You just go through https://play.google.com/store/books?hl=en and type “ Books by Anand Mehra” and there are three books appeared in your screen as follows

1)       VMAGO : This is a handbook published for every professional which covers VMAGO – Vision , Mission , Aim, Goals and Objectives.  There is a detailed description of all these words. There are others interesting chapters in this books which can be very useful to professional for their itinerary of professional life.

2)       Karvaa Jaree hain ( In Hindi ) : This is a short novel in Hindi.  This is a story of a mathematics teacher who retired from his service then he went through a serious illness.  How his students helped him? This is in the book.

3)       Golden Words : 365 Quotations – A Good Thought for a day :  This is a collection of 365 finest quotations said by the great leaders of world.  I believe a great thought can change a life.

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My New Book – VMAGO

I am in the Finishing stage of my book  as “ VMAGO”.   VMAGO is actually the acronym for Vision, Mission , Aim , Goals and Objectives.

I have divided this book into Five Chapters.  First Chapters is the detailed description of VMAGO- How to formulate and execute them. Second Chapter is about the PDCA Methodology to achieve the VMAGO.  Third Chapter  is of BPR- Business Process Reengineering.  Fourth Chapter titled as Career progression and requisite parameters.  In this chapter , there is an illustration that what type of people required in various level of the organization and what should be they have within.  Fifth chapter  is some stories of business houses or individuals : How they have changed the world ?

This book is a result of my 15 experiences with in the industry from manufacturing to Service Sectors and as a quality management system professional, I am fortunate to come across through the various domains of businesses.    I am trying to release this book in Amazon Kindle first and then I will try to publish the same.

I hope you will like it.  Wait for 1st March,15. 

The Greatest woes of Communication ….

A great saying regarding the communication is :

“ The biggest communication problem is we don’t listen to understand.  We listen to reply. Pause yourself and think one more time.”

One of my friends sent this message to me through Whatsapp and I don’t know who has coined these golden words but after reading these words, I was surprised and amazed after going through these words.  This simple sentence has deep meaning itself.

These words have cent percent relevance.  In our daily life, whether we are in office or at home, we listen only to reply –so that we can defend ourselves.   Sometimes, we give reply in the middle of the conversation without listening the entire thing and often its backfires. 

Sometime at Home, we immediately reacts to our relatives without listening them properly and later on, we realized our mistake and same thing happened in our office too. 

The thumb rule of effective communication is – First Listen carefully and understand it and then react, only if it is necessary. 

My advice is , first listen very carefully , understand it thoroughly for the intention of the communication and then reply it.   We are always in a hurry to replying.  Start Pausing yourself before replying , it will definitely keeps you above from the rest.

George Bernad Shaw further added through this quote , “ The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”

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Amazing : Interesting use of Vowels in Words with Consonants

OUENOUAOU (a stream in the Philippines) has nine letters but only one consonant. It is the longest known place name with only a single consonant.
The English dictionary word with the most consecutive vowels (six) is EUOUAE. Words with five consecutive vowels include QUEUEING, AIEEE, COOEEING, MIAOUED, ZAOUIA, JUSSIEUEAN, ZOOEAE, ZOAEAE. The Hawaiian word HOOIAIOIA (meaning certified) has eight consecutive vowels and is listed in the 1976 Guinness Book of World Records.
HONORIFICABILITUDINITATIBUS is the longest word consisting entirely of alternating vowels and consonants. 
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES is the longest name of a country consisting of alternating vowels and consonants.
The longest common word without any of the five vowels is RHYTHMS..
ASTHMA begins and ends with a vowel and has no other vowels in between.
The longest word in dictionaries having only one vowel is STRENGTHS. The longest word with only one vowel (if repeats are allowed) is CHRONONHOTONTHOLOGOS (twenty letters). STRENGTHLESSNESSES contains only Es and is just two letters shorter.
The Five VowelsThe shortest word containing all five vowels exactly once is the six-letter EUNOIA, meaning alertness of mind an will (and also the title of a book by Canadian poet Christian Bok). However, it is not included in any major English dictionary. There are several seven-letter words containing all the vowels, including SEQUOIA, EULOGIA, MIAOUED, ADOULIE, EUCOSIA, EUNOMIA, EUTOPIA, MOINEAU, and DOULEIA. The relatively common French word OISEAU (meaning bird) contains all five vowels, once each.
The shortest word with the five vowels occurring in alphabetical order is AERIOUS (airy), which has seven letters. The longest such word is PHRAGELLIORHYNCHUS (a protozoan) with 18 letters. There are two seven-letter words in Portuguese that contain the five vowels in alphabetical order: ACEITOU and ALEIJOU.
SUOIDEA (the taxonomic group to which pigs belong) is the shortest word with the five vowels in reverse alphabetical order. The longest such word is PUNCTOSCHMIDTELLA (a crustacean).
ULTRAREVOLUTIONARIES has each vowel exactly twice. The shortest such word is CUBOIDEONAVICULARE, and the longest, USSOLZEWIECHINOGAMMARUS (a small crustacean).
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Youth Day …. It is Swami Vivekanand’s birthday

Narendranath Datta was born on 12^th Jan,1863 in Kolkatta, West Bengal ( India) and later , he became Swami Vivekananad and his thoughts always inspire and guide the youth all around the world.

He gave a talisman in his following quote to get the success in professional life.

“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life; dream of it; think of it; live on that idea. Let the brain, the body, muscles, nerves, every part of your body be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success, and this is the way great spiritual giants / leaders are produced.”

This is a very powerful talisman for everyone.  If you want to excel in your life, you have to design your goal in such a way that every activities of your life revolve around that goal until it is not achieved. 

In one another quote, the great saint of India says , “ Arise, Awake , stop not until your goal is achieved.” 

His speech on the Parliament of world religion on 11^th Sep, 1893 at Chicago , USA where he addressed the crowd with famous beginning of “ Sisters and Brothers of America “ was a milestone in his 39 years short Journey from 1863 to 1902.

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