Do you want to watch a music video or an interesting documentary on the TV through your laptop or computer? As we all know, it is a totally different experience to watch a movie or a music video on the TV than on a laptop or a computer. This calls for connecting your laptop or computer to the television set. The latest advancements in technology have made this task very simple. Today, almost any device can be connected to another device for enhancing the usability of the device or for entertainment purposes. There are a wide range of cables and other accessories available which can aid in the connectivity of your desktop or laptop to your television set for better video quality. Mentioned below are some of the most popular methods by which you can connect your computer to your television set. For more information on the same, read the sections that follow.

Connecting Computer To TV

S Video

Connecting a computer to a television set using S video is probably the most common method used today. This is so because the S-video cable is quite cheap and almost all television sets have an S-video port. All you have to do to connect your laptop or computer to your TV is to purchase an S-video cable and to make sure that your laptop or computer is equipped with the port. Another thing that you will have to keep in mind is that there are two types of S-video cables, the 4-pin and the 7-pin. Most of the laptops and computers are today equipped with a 7pin port. Therefore, if your TV has only a 4 pin video port, this method will be of no use to you. 

VGA

It is better to connect your laptop or computer with a VGA cable if you have a HDTV. The VGA cable will provide better picture quality than the S-video and like the S-Video cable is equally affordable. However, one drawback of this method is that you would not find a VGA port in any regular television, making this option available only in case of HDTV.

DVI

DVI or ‘digital visual interface’ is another method by which you can connect your computer to your television set. This method uses the digital signal and will provide you with a higher quality picture than S-video or VGA. However, in order to put this method to use, your computer should have a DVI connection and your TV needs to be a HDTV. Another drawback of this method is that the cord is not cheap and might not be affordable to all. 

HDMI

Using HDMI will also provide you with a good quality outcome. Nonetheless, there are very few computers that come with HDMI ports, but you can get a DVI to HDMI cable to connect to your computer to your HDTV. 

Scan Converter Box

You can also connect your computer to your television set with a scan converter box. The scan converter box uses a VGA signal and converts it to S-video or a computer video.

Knowledge of how to connect a computer to a television set will always prove quite handy. The simple methods mentioned above will make available a connection from your computer to your TV within no time providing you an all new experience.

You have inserted a CD in the DVD player and are enjoying your favorite movie with your buddies. Suddenly, the CD starts stuttering and skipping or simply stops dead. Left with no choice, you move towards the DVD player and check out the CD only to find a good number of scratches resting there comfortably. This further increases your fear of disposing off your favorite CD as there are no hopes of repairing it or even writing it into a new CD. You have tried to clean it with soft cloth with hopes of removing at least some scratches but to no avail. Luckily, there are methods that can help you repair your CD and run it afresh. Here’s presenting you simple techniques to get rid of the bunch of scratches that your CD is injured with. Take a look!

 

Removing CD Scratches

 

Toothpaste Method

 

Supplies Required

• Toothpaste
• Peanut Butter
• Baking Soda
• Diet Cola or Soda Water
• A small Container (to fit the CD and some liquid)
• Cover for the container
• Paper Towels

Procedure

• Place the CD on a flat surface such that the backside is facing upwards.
• Squeeze some toothpaste on a paper towel and spread it on the CD. Make sure that no clumps have been created.
• Next, take some peanut butter on another paper towel and apply it on the toothpaste covered CD.
• Now that you have applied toothpaste and peanut butter on the CD, take a new paper towel and buff the scratches from the CD. Since this is just the beginning of the fixing procedure, you need not worry about the cleanliness of the CD. You can leave the leftover peanut butter and toothpaste marks intact.
• Apply another coat of toothpaste and peanut butter as you did before. But do not buff off the scratches this time.
• Place the CD in the container and pour some diet cola or soda water such that the CD is completely immersed in it.
• Next, put some soda baking on top of the liquid. Place the lid and secure tightly.
• Shake the container lightly to mix the baking soda and liquid well. Leave the container aside for few minutes.
• Open the container and remove the CD. Clean the CD with a paper towel and polish it nicely.
• You may find cleaning the CD this time to be a little more difficult than cleaning it before since the toothpaste and peanut butter have got wet now. Nevertheless, take your time and clean the CD thoroughly to use it again.

Brasso Method

 

Supplies Required

• Brasso Metal Polish
• Liquid Soap
• Soft Cloth
• Water

Procedure

• Clean your CD using liquid soap and water.
• Leave the CD aside to air dry. Do not use any cloth or paper towel to wipe the CD dry.
• Drop 2-3 drops of brasso metal polish (any brand would do) on the CD.
• Polish the CD with a soft cloth radially for about 5 minutes and set aside for drying.
• Take a fresh soft cloth and remove the polish from the CD in circular motions.
• Rinse the CD well and dry completely.
• Play the CD and check its working. In case the CD is still not working properly, repeat the process again.

Your CD is now free of scratches and ready to use again. Even though you now know how to remove scratches from a CD, it is best to take suitable preventions by storing your CDs appropriately.

Help! Help! Even though it was a silent plea, it seemed more piercing than the sound of a roaring jet. As if shaken to the very senses, you turn around and try to locate the drowning victim. There it laid, submerged in a vast water expanse, given up on all hopes. You stop your bike in the middle of the traffic, and without wasting even a second, you run straight towards the expanse to save the incapacitated victim. You splash and swash managing to pull out the victim to the shore. You hold it close to your heart and try to get the water out by pumping its chest. But it just doesn’t work. All sad and gloomy, you walk towards your bike with your beloved cell phone in your palms, cursing the speed-breaker all the while for had it not been for it, your cell phone would not have fallen off your pocket into a nearby puddle. All who own a cell phone have at least dropped it once into water or got it wet under torrential rain that came unannounced. Do you even vaguely remember what you ended up doing after it got wet? Well, chances are that you do remember but won’t like to bring the episode to surface, as you probably messed the whole thing up even more, because when it comes to a wet cell phone, most of us are caught unaware as to how to proceed and try all sorts of crazy things that aren’t any help. To put an end to all those loony acts, read further as to how to fix a wet cell phone.

How To Fix A Wet Cell Phone

Now this should come as a reflex, like dodging a bullet. You shouldn’t have to wait and think about what to do if you see your cell phone under water. Pull it out as soon as possible. In case caught in rain, try to go under a shed or wrap it in a plastic bag, if you have any by chance.

Okay, time for another reflex because sometimes the enemy may fire two bullets. Try removing the battery in the blink of an eye. Doing so will prevent the battery from any further damage from water. Keep it aside and allow it to dry naturally.

Now if you can master the third reflex in a row, we’ll call you Neo (Matrix). Quick, take the sim card out of the cell phone. Keep it safely aside and allow it to dry naturally.

Using tissue papers, soak as much water as possible out of the surface of your cell phone. A dry towel can also be used as a substitute for tissue papers, but as tissue papers are thinner, they work a little better than towels.

You’ll need a plastic bag and a few silica packs that you get with the electronic goods you purchase. Put the cell phone along with silica packs in the plastic bag and leave it like that for a day or two. The silica bags will absorb the moisture out of cell phone.

Make use of a vacuum cleaner if you have one. With the vacuum hose 4-5 inches away from the cell phone, turn it on. This will certainly suck the big droplets of water out of cell phone. Don’t shove the hose into your cell phone as there’s no way of fixing your cell phone if it gets damaged by a vacuum cleaner.

Leave the cell phone in a dry place and let nature do the rest. Don’t fiddle with it in between, trying to see if it’s working or not. Let it dry itself for a day or two.

Now, insert the battery and the sim into your cell phone and turn it on. If it works, you owe us a treat. If it doesn’t, take it to the authorized dealer of give yourself a treat by buying a new cell phone.

Do your cell phone a favor and follow these simple steps to fix a wet cell phone. It probably has more life left in it; lest you play a bad doctor’s role.

A car that refuses to start due to problems like a failed starter can often be a pricey affair. However, at times, the problem with a hiccupping car can be quite simple - like a battery with corroded materials and gunk around the terminals. Now, if you open the hood of your car and examine the batteries, you can see the gooey substance, which is actually battery corrosion formed by acid condensation. In case such corrosion is impeding your car’s performance, it is time to clean your car battery terminals. Check out these tips on cleaning car battery terminals and get rid of the gunk around them. 

How to Clean Car Battery Terminals

 

Things Required 

• Rubber Gloves
• Stiff-bristled Brush
• Screw Driver
• Razor Blade
• Electrical tape
• Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) or Cola 

Instructions 

• First, wear good quality rubber gloves to prevent any form of acid injury. Open the car hood and detach the battery terminals from the battery.
• Now, with the help of a bristled brush, rub off the battery terminals. Make sure to clean the ring terminal, both inside out. Carefully scratch the inside of the ring terminal, with the help of a screwdriver or a pointed tool.
• Once you clean the terminals to a clean and shiny state, examine the wires leading into the battery terminals.
• In case you notice any form of greenish or whitish powder under the sheathing of the copper wire strands, cut open the wire housing, approximately ½ inch from the top, with a razor blade.
• Keep cutting until you see shiny copper. Now, carefully cut any corroded wire you notice. Check that you leave enough length so that the wire easily reaches the terminal.
• Next, use an electrical tape to stick down the wire. In case you fail to do so, you may need to get hold of a new cable.
• Finally, make a solution of baking soda and water, and pour it over the terminals. You can also use a can of soda for the same. It will clean the gunk around the terminals and help them secure a better connection with the battery.

How many of us have tried to be a grease monkey, while changing our car batteries but ended up being just a monkey who had grease all over him? Many of us for sure! It seems like a daunting task to most of us. And it may seem herculean of a task to those who had all hell broken lose on themselves when they were learning how to drive a car. “If driving is this tough, learning to install a car battery is not at all on my cards would soon popped the response”. However, learning to install the battery isn’t as tough as it sounds in your head. Agreed that working with the mechanics of any vehicle is a tricky business; it’s either a thing you have or you don’t; but what would you do if you’re left stranded in the middle of nowhere because your car battery gave up on you and are left with no other option but to change it by yourself? Call for help? You’ll only attract flesh-hungry scavengers! So stop finicking around and stop hitting your car. Read this article about how to install a car battery, and roll up your sleeves to install one. Here: 

Installing a Car Battery

• Start thinking about the time when you last replaced your car battery or got it replaced via mechanic. If your battery is over 4-5 years old, it may be time to let it go and install a new one.
• Before taking out your old battery, try the ignition one last time. If there’s a definite audible noise, there might be some problem other than a dead battery. Don’t replace it yet and look for what you can do. But if it doesn’t make any noise, it’s definite that your car battery has died up and it’s time to let it pass on to the afterlife.
• Make sure you have with you a combination wrench, wire brush or steel wool, and of course, a new battery.
• First you need to disconnect your old battery’s wires with a combination wrench. Look for two wires, one black and one red, connected to the nuts. Using the wrench, unscrew the nuts and take both the wires out from under them. Then remove the battery clamp that holds the battery in place.
• Using both your hands and putting all your strength into it, pull up the battery out of your car. Remember that the battery will be heavy and weigh around 40 pounds. Don’t end up falling inside the hood of your car.
• Now that your battery is out of the battery tray, it’s probably a good time to clean it up using a wire brush or steel wool. Now place a cardboard or some old newspaper in the tray area so as not to get the below of your new battery dirty and scuffed up.
• Now again using both your hands and putting all your strength into it, pull up the new battery and place it in that tray you just cleaned, on top of the cardboard or newspaper.
• Reattach the battery - while the red cable belongs to the positive terminal, the black one belongs to the negative terminal. Attach the positive end (red) first, and then the negative end (black) later. Now using the wrench, tighten the nuts to perfection to avoid further stoppages if you’re stuck in a God forsaken place.
• Your car is now ready to burn rubber. Put the key into ignition as quickly as possible, start it, and accelerate away as fast as you can, lest you get mugged.

Installing a car battery is not like asking a carpenter to perform a surgery over a patient. You can do it and do it right, that to without being a grease monkey!

A common scene: you are leaving for work or an important date and your car is refuses to start; you turn the ignition several times in vain. Do not despair! It isn’t a car servicing call – this is probably just a low battery. But, you might wonder how you landed up with reduced battery power without any fault of yours. There are several causes for bad battery in your car and your role is an important factor here. Afterall statistically, driving habits rather than battery defects are often the reason for battery failure. A car company reveals that out of every 400 battery operations they undertake 200 are just fine! Other causes of failure include low charge, cold weather, car alternator problems, sulfation and acid stratification. A car battery is an electrochemical device that creates energy using an alternator that stores electric power and reloads itself when it is charged. Regular testing and maintenance of a car battery is essential to enhance its life and performance. Read this article to know how to take care of your car battery. 

How To Test Car

• To know that your battery is dead, try turning on the ignition or switching on the headlights. If neither of this works, then you are in for some repairing work! The battery can also be low and the lights may flicker or the radio might produce minimized sounds. The only way to test a battery’s performance is to examine the voltage output it is offering. The output that it provides with and without load can give you an idea about its health.
• Sometimes, it might just be the cold weather that causes damage to the battery and all you need to do is visit the repair shop and warm the battery! When bringing the battery indoor, always set it safely to prevent acid damage.

Steps In Testing

• If you seriously have a problem, get ready with a voltmeter, set the dials on 0-50V range.
• Disconnect the battery from the car connections, by following the instructions given in the car manual. Don’t attempt this without the manual or else you might end up irreversibly damaging some cables.
• Attach a 9V alkaline battery to the car PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). This ensures that the car retains its programmed settings.
• Connect the red lead of the voltmeter to the positive of the battery terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal. By checking the voltage level, you will understand what your car requires. If the range is between 12.6–12.8, then your battery is doing fine. If it is anything below, it needs charging!
• Next, reconnect the battery and try starting the car. Keep checking the voltage reading between the same points. If the power still doesn’t cross about 10V, then there are some other problems causing the decline.
• At the same time, check fluid levels in the battery. To do this, you must disconnect the battery again. To begin, open the battery cover and look into the contents. The electrode plates must be drowned in the electrolytic fluid (if you don’t know how to do this, consult a mechanic!).
• Add distilled water until the fluid level rises to about one fourth of an inch above the plate. Thus, you’ve checked the car battery and now you need to reconnect everything and restart the car.

This method of testing your car battery is easy and gives you a good amount of experience with the car for use in case of any future problems.

This week's news that a Russian crime ring has amassed some 1.2 billion username and password combinations makes now a good time to review ways to protect yourself online.

The hacking misdeeds were described in a New York Times story based on the findings of Hold Security, a Milwaukee firm that has a history of uncovering online security breaches.

Hold Security, called the data "the largest known collection of stolen Internet credentials." Hold's researchers did not identify the origins of the data or name the victim websites, citing nondisclosure agreements. The company also said it didn't want to name companies whose websites are still vulnerable to hacking, according to the Times report.

Hold Security didn't immediately respond to inquiries from The Associated Press.

If there's reason to believe any of your passwords might have been compromised, change them immediately. One of the best things you can do is to make sure your passwords are strong. Here are seven ways to fortify them:

1. Make your password long. The recommended minimum is eight characters, but 14 is better and 25 is even better than that. Some services have character limits on passwords, though.

2. Use combinations of letters and numbers, upper and lower case and symbols such as the exclamation mark. Some services won't let you do all of that, but try to vary it as much as you can. "PaSsWoRd!43" is far better than "password43."

3. Avoid words that are in dictionaries, even if you add numbers and symbols. There are programs that can crack passwords by going through databases of known words. One trick is to add numbers in the middle of a word - as in "pas123swor456d" instead of "password123456." Another is to think of a sentence and use just the first letter of each word - as in "tqbfjotld" for "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

4. Substitute characters. For instance, use the number zero instead of the letter O, or replace the S with a dollar sign.

5. Avoid easy-to-guess words, even if they aren't in the dictionary. You shouldn't use your name, company name or hometown, for instance. Avoid pets and relatives' names, too. Likewise, avoid things that can be looked up, such as your birthday or ZIP code. But you might use that as part of a complex password. Try reversing your ZIP code or phone number and insert that into a string of letters. As a reminder, you should also avoid "password" as the password, or consecutive keys on the keyboard, such as "1234" or "qwerty."

6. Never reuse passwords on other accounts - with two exceptions. Over the years, I've managed to create hundreds of accounts. Many are for one-time use, such as when a newspaper website requires me to register to read the full story. It's OK to use simple passwords and repeat them in those types of situations, as long as the password isn't unlocking features that involve credit cards or posting on a message board. That will let you focus on keeping passwords to the more essential accounts strong.

The other exception is to log in using a centralized sign-on service such as Facebook Connect. Hulu, for instance, gives you the option of using your Facebook username and password instead of creating a separate one for the video site. This technically isn't reusing your password, but a matter of Hulu borrowing the log-in system Facebook already has in place. The account information isn't stored with Hulu. Facebook merely tells Hulu's computers that it's you. Of course, if you do this, it's even more important to keep your Facebook password secure.

7. Some services such as Gmail even give you the option of using two passwords when you use a particular computer or device for the first time. If you have that feature turned on, the service will send a text message with a six-digit code to your phone when you try to use Gmail from an unrecognized device. You'll need to enter that for access, and then the code expires. It's optional, and it's a pain - but it could save you from grief later on. Hackers won't be able to access the account without possessing your phone. Turn it on by going to the account's security settings.

Watching videos online is one of the most popular activity now a days. Everybody has a specific type of website on which he or she watch videos frequently. The most common websites being YouTube, MetaCafe, Dailymotion, Veoh, Vimeo, Break, Collegehumor, Facebook etc. But watching videos online can be a little harder, if your internet connection speed is not up to the mark.

How about downloading the video and then watching it without any interruptions. YouTube is by far the most popular website where people like to watch videos. So, in this article we have collected several methods by which you can download youtube videos. These so called YouTube downloaders are available on different browsers, operating systems and web-apps, so you have plenty of options. Choosing the appropriate one according to your need will serve your purpose.

If we have left, any good downloader which provides good option to download your favorite video, do let us know via comment section below. We will surely add it to our list.

Download via Website Solutions

Exactly ought to operate a short download? Attempt these couple of internet downloaders where all you ought to carry out is actually placing the video clip LINK in search box and you will get download links.

KeepVid (Best Youtube Downloader)

Simply get the video clip LINK (online video’s web page address / URL) as well as click on the Download tab. You will certainly at that point be asked a variety of layouts the online video that you can download, with all their download web links. Go to on the proper web link as well as the online video will certainly have that downloaded.

SaveVid

SaveVid is actually an internet downloader which sustains downloading video clips through numerous other online video streaming websites. The procedure of downloading is actually straightforward: enter into the video recording’s web page LINK in the input field and press Download button. You’ll observe the download choices– go on to your preference style and download the videos.

ClipNabber

The procedure of installing video clips through ClipNabber is actually exact same as others : enter the video URL web page in the input area and press the button Nab! You’ll observe the several styles the video clip could be actually downloaded in. Pick your beloved style and it begins installing the video file.

Deturl

Only like KeepVid, you require to insert the online video’s webpage URL with in the input (LINK) area on the internet site and also press a download button. You will be able to likewise produce a simple download links simply by placing deturl.com in face of any kind of LINK to download the online video of the webpage.

Download via Internet browser Extensions / Plugins:

There are actually lots of internet browser resources that can easily assist you install your video clips really quick. There is actually no need change your web browsers to make use of these since we have all major browsers covered.

SaveFrom.Net

SaveFrom.net Associate is actually an internet tool and also a web browser extension which aids individuals download video recordings through a variety of websites. Having this extension mounted in your web browser, you simply should start the video recording’s webpage and also select the expansion tab (existing near top-right of the web browser).

This will definitely start a brand-new webpage about the online video’s download web links in different formats. This is actually readily available online and also when it comes to:

• Firefox
• Chrome
• Opera
• Safari

FastestTube

FastestTube places a Download tab below the online video. A menu selection shows up when selecting this, which presents various formats. You can select the video recording format and also download will definitely begin!

This is actually obtainable in different browsers:

• Opera 11+
• Safari 5+
• Chrome
• Firefox
• Internet Explorer

YouTube5

(Safari) YouTube5 is actually a downloader when it comes to the Safari web browser which alters the default YouTube player, and also improves the online video encounter simply by giving some cold things like quantity command button, potential to shift resolutions within the user, downloading online videos, and many more.

You will be able to download video clips simply by clicking the online video resolution received the participant.

Video DownloadHelper

(Firefox) DownloadHelper is actually a Firefox addon which enables you to download online videos as well as photos through a lot of websites incorporating YouTube, The search engine Videos, DailyMotion, and many more. This extension enable to likewise transform downloaded video recordings to your favourite layout.

When DownloadHelper senses that a website possesses information that could be installed, its image animates as well as you may hit the image and also opt for the proper alternative through the menu selection.

Easy YouTube Video Downloader

(Firefox) Easy YouTube Online video Downloader is actually one more Firefox addon about far fewer however essential characteristics to download YouTube videos. Its image comes under the YouTube video file which presents a list of accessible (downloadable) video clip formats. Opt for the one you require and download is going to begin.

FVD Rooms

(Internet Explorer) A great YouTube video downloader when it comes to IE, FVD Collection includes a tab to the toolbar of the web browser.

Download videos is actually very simple: open up the video clip web page and hit the tab. Decide on the format and also savor checking out the downloaded online video.

Video clip Download

(Internet Explorer) Video Download, an additional downloader beneficial to Internet Explorer, includes an alternative direct inside the (right-click) context menu.

Grabbing videos clips is actually just a simple right-click upon whatever online video link. After that, all in all one must perform is decide on the alternative to grab that online video.

Download From Desktop

Are you a hefty downloader of videos through YouTube or perhaps through other video web sites on the market? Go to the desktop downloaders that will certainly have the ability to satisfy the majority of, otherwise all, of your video installing necessities.

YTD Video Downloader

(Win) This video downloader is actually a device when it comes to downloading and install videos through much more than 60 video internet sites featuring YouTube. You exactly must insert the video’s URL in the input profession and also decide on the download superior (or perhaps layout) as well as click the Download button.

This able to even switch the downloaded videos into different video styles. This is actually offered when it comes to Windows.

Fastest YouTube Downloader

(Win, Mac) In requirement when it comes to rate when this relates to downloads? You must provide this a try. This is actually the best YouTube downloader which declares that this ams able to download, when it comes to a costs rate, 100x faster compared to typical download rates.

This can easily download videos as well as transform all of them into MP3 or even numerous video layouts of your option. There is actually additionally a cost-free model and also a qualified variation. This is actually obtainable when it comes to Windows and also Mac Operating System.

Best Youtube Downloader for Mobile Devices

Downloads are actually not just when it comes to netbooks or perhaps personal computers. You can easily additionally download videos to see on your mobile phones and also tablet computers.

TubeBox

(iOS) TubeBox is actually a total attribute iOS client when it comes to YouTube and also DailyMotion. You’ll come to be a follower of TubeBox also if you savor checking out videos on these 2 websites.

TubeBox allows you download YouTube videos straight in to your phone or perhaps iPad. Additional over, this holds overview playback, HD layouts, as well as offline video having fun.

TubeMate

(Android) TubeMate is actually another top YouTube downloader when it comes to the Android program. Making use of TubeMate, you am able to effortlessly explore and also download YouTube videos precisely your Android equipment without the necessity of a COMPUTER. This application is actually very easy as well as basic to utilize.

WonTube

(Android) WonTube may be made use of to download YouTube videos on your Android phone or perhaps tablet computer. WonTube possesses an in-app web browser where you may surf YouTube videos and also hunt videos. To download a video, open up the video’s web page in WonTube and click the download button.

This post is for all those Facebook users who wants to report a fake or impostor  profile. You can report any such Facebook profile that violates Facebook’s terms and conditions or Facebook’s statement of Rights and Responsibilities. There is a hair line difference between a fake and an impostor profile and here we need to understand that as the method for reporting both of them are slightly different.

We are using the term ‘Fake’ here for the profiles that are using Fake profile name and if that name is yours (or anyone you know) then that will be an impostor profile that is if someone has created an account to impersonate or imitate you or someone else.

When I can report?

You can report a fake profile to Facebook whenever anyone violates Facebook’s terms and conditions.That can be:

• Profiles that impersonate you or someone else
• Profiles that use your photos
• Profiles that list a fake name
• Profiles that do not represent a real person
• Profiles that have been hacked

How to report a Fake/Impostor profile?

If someone is impersonating you or someone else, go to his/her profile page an click on “Report/Block this person” link on the left bottom of the page.

Then check the “Report this person” box and use “impersonating you or someone else”. Enter the Impersonated profile link in the box given there and add required comment which is mandatory too.Finally click submit.

However if someone is using fake profile name then just use “Using a fake name” option in the report type and add comments in “What makes it fake” box, click submit.

For any further information, drop a comment below 

Income Tax Returns filing deadline is just around the corner. Thanks to the Internet connectivity, you can file it online from the comforts of your home. However, like all the Government websites, Income Tax Department's website is a mess. Its complicated UX is one of the reasons why most people prefer to pay Chartered Accountant to get this thing done. In addition to making them rich, we also end-up inflating their ego. What else do you think drives them to add the Title 'CA' on their Facebook profiles?

Anyway, we've come up with an easy to follow tutorial that will help you file IT returns within 10 minutes without any professional help. Keep in mind though that this tutorial is only for salaried individuals like me.

Before you get started, keep a copy of your Form 16 handy. If you're new to all this, this form is provided by your employer. It has details such as taxable salary, deductions, and the tax that has been paid on your behalf. If you're eligible for refunds, try and file your returns before 31st July.

1. Before starting the process, you need to know your Jurisdictional assessing officer. To find that out, visit this link. Note down these details, you're going to need it later.

3. Go to Income Tax India's homepage incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. If you haven't got an account, now is the time to register. You'll be asked a few details such as your PAN, mobile number, and email id. Unlike what we do with other services, provide accurate information to these Government guys.

Protip: User ID = PAN number.

3. Once you log in, click on 'View Form 26AS (Tax Credit)'. You'll be redirected to a new page. Here you'll get the information of the tax paid on your behalf. This value should match the Amount of tax deducted/deposited on the Form No 16. If these figures don't match, and it seems like you have paid more tax than you were supposed to, don't worry. You'll get a refund. However, if you've paid less money, the Government is going to come after you. So better get an expert advice before filing returns.

4. Go to incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in again. The website might ask you to log in again at this point. Now, click on Quick e-File ITR.

5. You'll be asked to choose the form type. For salaried people like me, ITR-1 is the way to go. Select 2014-15 as an assessment year.

6. Fill in your Personal Details, as shown in the image below. Here in the block A7, you're required to mention the Income Tax Ward/Circle. We have received this data in step. Once all the required fields are covered, move to the next tab. From here on, make it a point to save the form at regular interval.

7. The next tab is for Income Details. Here fill in your 'Income From Salary'. Remember that this figure is your salary - Minus (HRA + Housing loan etc).

8. In the section called Deductions under Chapter VI A, you're supposed to provide the details of your investments. This brings down the amount of taxable income. Your Life Insurance Premium, Housing Loan Repayment, and PF contribution will come under Section 80C.

9. Next is Tax Details segment. Since tax is deducted at source from your salary, all the tax details will already be there. If these details are missing, input those values from your Form No 16.

10. next up is Taxes Paid And Verification section. If you're eligible for a refund, the amount will show up in the D18 block.

11. To receive the refund money, you'll need to provide your bank account number, type (savings \ current), and IFSC Code.

12. The last tab 80G is for those who have made donations. Once everything in the place, click on Submit. You'll get a confirmation that looks like this:

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