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Saturday, 20 July 2013

Check your Anti-Virus - is it running or not ?

Check your Anti-Virus - is it running or not ?

European Institute for Computer Anti-virus Research (EICAR) have researched out one tricks which will tell you weather your antivirus is running or not. The malware test file is authorized to Paul Ducklin and was made in cooperation with CARO.

Its a very simple process to check it....

just follow the steps..

  • Open notepad and paste this -
X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

  • Save it as fakevirus.exe
  • The Anti-Virus should stop you that means it is working and if doesn't you will have to think...
NOTE : Don't worry its harmless, and if you need more information you can visit www.eicar.org for details

Use CCleaner for best performance of your PC

Use CCleaner for best performance of your PC

Use CCleaner (a free software) for your PC health. I am using it for the last 2 years. and i feel the difference. Its fantastic friend..
Give a look

CCleaner Cleans the following

Internet Explorer
Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat.
Firefox
Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history.
Opera
Temporary files, URL history, cookies.
Windows
Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files.
Registry cleaner
Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more... also comes with a comprehensive backup feature.
Third-party applications
Removes temp files and recent file lists (MRUs) from many apps including Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, MS Office, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and many more...
100% Spyware FREE
This software does NOT contain any Spyware, Adware or Viruses.


Download It from http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

Check your bandwidth use anytime

Check your bandwidth use anytime

If you are using any broadband Internet connection and you have a maximum limit of bandwidth uses per month then this post might help you. For the last 5-6 months i am using a bandwidth meter which always shows me how much bandwidth i have been already used, and this let me know how much free bandwidth is still available. ActuallyShaplus is providing this amazing software. After installation this will show a small icon in the Task Bar (Beside the clock) in the desktop. When you click in the icon it shows how much bandwidth has been used CURRENTLY-TODAY-and THIS MONTH. I think you should use this software to keep yours pocket safe. If you need this one visit ShaplusWebsite and downloads as you need.

Google in war with Microsoft with launch of Chrome

Google in war with Microsoft with launch of Chrome

Google launched “Chrome” the first web browser and challeged microsoft. OOhh.. its only 3 months gone after firefox 3 realease. This time, Microsoft’s opponent is Google, a familiar foe. So, The war is Between IE8 and Chrome. And who will win? Lets See.. Google already competes with Microsoft in online search and Internet advertising.
“The browser landscape is highly competitive,” said Dean Hachamovitch, general manager of the Internet Explorer group. “But people will choose Internet Explorer 8 for the way it puts the services they want right at their fingertips, respects their personal choices about how they want to browse and, more than any other browsing technology, puts them in control of their personal data online.”
Just two week ago Google renewed its deal with Mozilla through to November 2011 whereby they pay around US$85 million annually to Mozilla to make Google Search the default home page and search bar.
But. ten days after launched Chrome, the percentage of readers using it to reach “Computerworld’s” Web site has dropped from a peak of 9.7% right after the browser was released and stabilized at between 5% and 6%.
So, Lets watch the war…

Pdf Editor

Pdf Editor

Pdf editor is a most important tools. I was searching it for the last 2 months. But just today i got this important tool. I think you will love it...

MicroAdobe PDF Editor is a professional software for editing PDF. You can new and edit PDF file just like operating Mircosoft Office Word. It also can be used for editing table, plug-in image and making hyperlink. Moreover, it supports BookMark and page browser and allows you to import word(.doc), Html, Rtf file.

Features:
You can import Office Word( DOC), RTF, TXT, HTML, XML.
You can Export Office Word(DOC), TXT, HTML
You can save pdf file
Add Text, Headers or Footers
Insert Table, Image, File
Search and Replace
BookMark and Page Browse
DOWNLOAD IT FROM HERE (4 mb): MicroAdobe PDF Editor

Proxy Site Directory

Proxy Site Directory

Proxy site directoryCheck This links.....

is this a enough list ?
but any thing is possible so i think you need some more proxy sites ....
ook so here's the list of 4,597 working proxy sites for you

Access banned website from anywhere...

Access banned website from anywhere...

We faced many problem in accessing orkut in our college. We could not found any tricks that help us to access banned websites. Don't worry i have find it out..Though you can use proxy sites, using mini web browsers and websites anonymizer for this purpose , but what is for others who don't have pen drives or the PC 's CD?DVD drive is locked. Here are the tricks. You just have to keep it in mind the two processes, its really very simple...use the second one if the first one fails.
1st Process : Search Google/ Yahoo/ Msn with catche, Like "cache:URL name" (eg.cache:www.codeitpro.blogspot.com) and use the cache link to open the blocked website.
2nd Process : You can open the banned one by its IP address. This bypasses the URL based restrictions. You have to search for online IP conversion tools from that you can get the IP address of any website and after that use this IP address to open your website....

Hope you done it... enjoy your college life....

Create, Share and Store your resume in the web for free.

Create, Share and Store your resume in the web for free.

This not a computer tricks at all, but i think some of my viewers will be beneficiary from this article.
Yes, it is a free service.. you have to open an account there and then you can easily make your own resume with some interesting design templates. and yeeah, you can put it on the web also. From where you/ or anyone can download it in many formats (doc, pdf, rtf,odt, html, etc).
Beside building a free resume there is a tab for short Biography, where you can write about you in short and anyone can contact you from the contact tab, the email will be send to you directly.

I think you will like it ... just copy and paste the address in your address bar and enjoy....

http://www.emurse.com/ or click here

Do you want to know the file extension of you files in your PC

Do you want to know the file extension of you files in your PC

Do you want to know the file extension of you files in your PC ?

  • GO to my computer->tools->folder options->go to the view tab.
  • Now uncheck the 'Hide extensions for known file types'.Press apply.

It is not a tricks at all... but i found many of computer users doesn't know this,and this is for them.

Get an unique email address

Get an unique email address

mail. com is providing some free email address for professionals. Either you are a Doctor, Engineer or a plumber, you will get a free email address which best suit your profession. Lets check mail.com -

It's FREE!
It's EASY and SIMPLE to use
FREE Calendar, Notepad and Games included
100 MB mailbox
100s of addresses to choose

you will get email address of various profession, country, academic. Locations etc.check www.mail.com for details.

'Paid Post' - how true it is?

'Paid Post' - how true it is?

Blogger's are rushing toward the paid post to earn some money. Actually it it a good income for the blogger indeed. The process is very simple, Advertisers need some post about their products and services and they are paying blogger to write a review with some links to their website. And a middleman is earning for providing this services. But what about the audiences ? Are they getting what they want. Actually yesterday, i was travelling in train and the person sitting behind me asked about my profession. While talking to him he asked me that "when you write a post by taking money from advertisers then what is the truthfulness of the post?" I was actually stunned to his question and become speechless for a while. I answered him it's 100% false, because i can't write my opinion (Criticise) by taking money from advertiser when he bound me to write in positive tone. Then he advised me to write on this topic for my genuine audiences.

I would like to dedicate this post to my valuable audiences. I know they will understand.

Chat With Command Prompt

Chat With Command PIf you want personal chat with a friend you don't need to download any yahoo messenger. All you need is your friends IP address and Command Prompt. 

Firstly, open Notepad and enter: 
@echo off
:A
Cls
echo MESSENGER
set /p n=User:
set /p m=Message:
net send %n% %m%
Pause
Goto A
 
Now save this as "Messenger.bat". Open the .bat file and in Command Prompt you should see: 
MESSENGER 
User: 
After "User" type the IP address of the computer you want to contact. 
After this, you should see this: 
Message: 
Now type in the message you wish to send.Before you press "Enter" it should look like this: 
MESSENGER 
User:27.196.391.193 

Message: Hirompt

Forgot BIOS Password ? Get it now......

Forgot BIOS Password ? Get it now......
Do the following :
1. Open the CPU
2. Now, observe the motherboard.
3. You notice a coin like silver Battery(3V).
----------------------------------------- NOTE -------------------------------------------------
This battery is 24 x 7 power supply for the BIOS, which is used to run the system clock will the main power is off. It also initiates the booting process when power is switched on.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Remove the battery from the motherboard.
(It is safe to remove the Battery)
5. Wait 30 seconds and place the battery back on the motherboard.
6. Now, when you start your system you won't be prompted for the BIOS password.
Enjoy !!!
------------------------------------ CAUTION -----------------------------------------------
1. Perform on your own risk !
2. You have to set the time of your computer when you start again.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sunday, 9 June 2013

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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Ease of Access keyboard shortcuts


Ease of Access keyboard shortcuts

The following table contains keyboard shortcuts that can help make your computer easier to use.
Press this keyTo do this
Right Shift for eight seconds
Turn Filter Keys on and off
Left Alt+Left Shift+PrtScn (or PrtScn)
Turn High Contrast on or off
Left Alt+Left Shift+Num Lock
Turn Mouse Keys on or off
Shift five times
Turn Sticky Keys on or off
Num Lock for five seconds
Turn Toggle Keys on or off
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +U
Open the Ease of Access Center

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Watch TV from your computer : Its FREE


Watch TV from your computer : Its FREE


Do you want to watch TV from your computer? if yes, there is a good news for you.. you can watch it directly, free without any TV card or other consumables... Yes it is true... all you need is to have an internet connection and 3MB of free disk space. This service is provided bySopCast. Please check their channel list by cliking here for details... a number of favorite channels such as ESPN Sports,National Geographic, Discovery Channel, AXN Movies and many others can be watch for free.

Follow the steps to watch free TV in your computer...

  • Download the software from SopCast
  • Run it and and login with your free account (you need to create it inSopCast- its free)
  • choose the channel you want to watch.. very simple...

Short cut for address bar applicable to all web browser


Short cut for address bar applicable to all web browser


Friend i want to share one short cut for address bar (where we write www.coolcompu.blogspot.com or www.computertricks.co.cc).

What most people do..
Type www.coolcompu.blogspot.com in the address bar...

and what is the tricks...

Just type coolcompu.blogspot and Ctrl + Enter together it will automatically take www.coolcompu.blogspot.com

it will save your time typing www. and .com for each sites...

is not it helpful??

Google Gadgets


Google Gadgets


A lot of Gadgets have been submitted by a number of software developer. Google Gadgets is one of the latest service offered by Google. In my blog you can see the translator in the right hand side is also a Google Gadgets. I think you will love some of these.. which of them are - Calculator, Computer History Daily Quote, CPUMeter, Web TV and Radio, Network Check, Weather Map 1.0 etc.

If you are interested you can visit their site or simply search for any gadgets in the search box of this site.

SEARCH FOR YOUR GADGETS IN THE SEARCH BOX OF THIS SITE

HERE--


Create, Share and Store your resume in the web for free


Create, Share and Store your resume in the web for free.

This not a computer tricks at all, but i think some of my viewers will be beneficiary from this article.
Yes, it is a free service.. you have to open an account there and then you can easily make your own resume with some interesting design templates. and yeeah, you can put it on the web also. From where you/ or anyone can download it in many formats (doc, pdf, rtf,odt, html, etc).
Beside building a free resume there is a tab for short Biography, where you can write about you in short and anyone can contact you from the contact tab, the email will be send to you directly.

I think you will like it ... just copy and paste the address in your address bar and enjoy....

http://www.emurse.com/ or click here

Block any website without any softwares


If you want to block any website without any softwares, this tricks will be great for you.


Follow the Simple Steps.
  • Open My Computer and paste this in the address bar or you may browseC:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc , you will find the file named "HOSTS"
  • Click it... Open it in notepad and go to the end of the page
  • You will find "127.0.0.1 localhost" Add 127.0.0.2 www.gmail.com below "127.0.0.1 localhost" , and save it (Next line) and that site will be blocked.
That's all...


NOTE : IF you want, not to block it... just deleted the line you wrote... eg: just delete "127.0.0.2 www.gmail.com" in this case

Oooohhh.... DO you want to BLOCK MORE THAN ONE SITES , here is the tricks

You have to just add "1" to the last number in the internal ip . and paste it below the first one you added.

ie:

127.0.0.2 www.gmail.com
127.0.0.3 www.rediffmail.com
127.0.0.4 www.mail.yahoo.com
127.0.0.5 www.mail.com

and so on..... (one by one)

And To remove them simple delete the lines and left the file as it was.

This also works with banner sites, just find the host name of the server with the banners and repeat the process.

THESE PLEASE DO... AT YOUR OWN RISK.. (Better to save a copy of the file before going)

Access banned website from anywhere..


Access banned website from anywhere...

We faced many problem in accessing orkut in our college. We could not found any tricks that help us to access banned websites. Don't worry i have find it out..Though you can use proxy sites, using mini web browsers and websites anonymizer for this purpose , but what is for others who don't have pen drives or the PC 's CD?DVD drive is locked. Here are the tricks. You just have to keep it in mind the two processes, its really very simple...use the second one if the first one fails.
1st Process : Search Google/ Yahoo/ Msn with catche, Like "cache:URL name" (eg.cache:www.coolcompu.blogspot.com) and use the cache link to open the blocked website.
2nd Process : You can open the banned one by its IP address. This bypasses the URL based restrictions. You have to search for online IP conversion tools from that you can get the IP address of any website and after that use this IP address to open your website....

Hope you done it... enjoy your college life....

Get an unique email address


Get an unique email address

mail. com is providing some free email address for professionals. Either you are a Doctor, Engineer or a plumber, you will get a free email address which best suit your profession. Lets check mail.com -

It's FREE!
It's EASY and SIMPLE to use
FREE Calendar, Notepad and Games included
100 MB mailbox
100s of addresses to choose

you will get email address of various profession, country, academic. Locations etc.check www.mail.com for details.

smileychatcodes.com

Hey guys, this post of mine is to let you all know about a site (which I guess many of you`ll know), by which you can get many interesting and attracting fonts for chatting in FACEBOOK. 
                                                        http://smileychatcodes.com/
So to this site for the same.

Monday, 20 May 2013

Make free call to anyone for free


Make free call to anyone for free

"You can now call or send SMSs to anyone anywhere in the world - absolutely FREE!" - it is true if you registered in IBIBO. Its a social networking site, from where you can connect to your friends, family, and others easily. Ibibo is easy navigable.Other than sending free calls and free sms you will get many other facilities there. its very easy to sign up, you just need to fill up simple form. To join IBIBO click here..

Check your bandwidth use anytime


Check your bandwidth use anytime

If you are using any broadband Internet connection and you have a maximum limit of bandwidth uses per month then this post might help you. For the last 5-6 months i am using a bandwidth meter which always shows me how much bandwidth i have been already used, and this let me know how much free bandwidth is still available. ActuallyShaplus is providing this amazing software. After installation this will show a small icon in the Task Bar (Beside the clock) in the desktop. When you click in the icon it shows how much bandwidth has been used CURRENTLY-TODAY-and THIS MONTH. I think you should use this software to keep yours pocket safe. If you need this one visit ShaplusWebsite and downloads as you need.

Get Rs.99 credited by signing up and earn unlimited by reading emails.


Get Rs.99 credited by signing up and earn unlimited by reading emails.


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Monday, 22 April 2013


Consumermate to launch Tablet and MP3 Section

I am again going to write on my favorite website ConsumerMate.Com. Why? It's Simple.. they are providing the information on technicalities and best price for the electronics gadget lover(As i am). Starting with the Mobile phones, Laptops, Digital Camera, LCD/Plasma TVs and Camcorder they have included Tablets and MP3 players section in their website. Where you can Compare Models get the Test Center Ratings, User Reviews , Know The Basics, news on New Launches and Hot Deals, File Complaint, Ask Experts, and get access to various Online Stores. In a sentence, you will get the best product with best price.
Tabletsare the latest craze in Indian market, especially the youth are fond of this new gadget. Laptop and Palmtop is slightly off in craze for the young generation of India. As always India welcomes the new technology. Mp3 players is on for the last 10 years. Though it is not new on topic but the interesting part is that when one wish to buy a mp3 player, he/she will get various models in a specific range, whcih is really making trouble to select the best one. ConsumerMate is for those person. They will get the best expert advice from Consumermate. In the Tablet india Section they have included brands like Apple, Asus, Blackberry, CTL, Dell, MSI, Notionink, Olive, Samsung and Viewsonic. And in mp3 players india section they have included Apple, Sony, Philips, Cowon, Creative, Samsung, Transcend, SanDisk, Yes, Aigo, Hipstreet, iBall, iRiver, LG, Mitashi, Mobiblu, Moser Baer, NewsMy, VOX, Wespro and Zebronics.

Consumermate is launching a new User Review Contest! you can participate in this online contest and win prizes like: Digital camera, Pen drives etc.

Accessories for mobile and Laptop in consumermate.com


Accessories for mobile and Laptop in consumermate.com

While after a long time this post is to inform you that consumermate.com has opened the accessories category for mobile and laptops. You can find easily about consumermate business from my previous post on this blog. In a sentence, consumermate is providing the information on technicalities and best price for the electronics gadget lover. Mobile phones, Laptops, Digital Camera, LCD/Plasma TVs, Camcorder, Tablets and MP3 players have been included in their website. Where you can Compare Models get the Test Center Ratings, User Reviews , Know The Basics, news on New Launches and Hot Deals, File Complaint, Ask Experts, and get access to various online stores.
Actually i was thinking why they are not listing the accessories for the gadgets. but recently came to know that they have included accessories for mobile and laptop. I have checked the website where you should check the pen drive price and bluetooth headset price and please state your comment on this post.
Some different brands they have listed are- Amkette, Corsair, Hipstreet, HP, Kingston, Moser baer, PNY and Sandisk in the pen drive category and Asus, Creative, Genius, HipStree, iBall, Intex and Logitech in the headset category, while the list is small till now and we expect get longer in near future. The webcam and mouse category is also very interesting. just check it out, you can grab a special offer for some selected product.
Hope you will like the new categories in consumermate.com, do not forget to give your comment on the post.

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

Conclusion


Conclusion

Go ahead and mess around with some of those tools and Windows mods. After you have a good looking desktop with the basic necesseties, familiarize yourself with them. Mastering programs like Notepad and Telnet are vital to a hacker's every day process. After you are comfortable, go ahead and check out some more hacking tools.

Creating a hacker desktop


Creating a hacker desktop

Now that you have learned to be mature, have established a second identity, and have chosen to use the stability of Windows XP as your hacking OS, it's time to move on to the next step in becoming one of the elite: customizing your hacker desktop.
First, let's start with the default Windows XP desktop and list the pros and cons about it:
Default Windows XP desktop

Pros:

  • Stable
  • Clean
  • Has a start button
  • It just works

Cons:

  • Kinda newbie looking
  • Too bright
  • No tools!
  • Windows messenger sucks, we need Trillian
This is a great start for right out of the box. But there are still a few things that could use work. A good hacker always takes the time to make his desktop look uber elite. Below are a couple of screenshots of what your desktop should look like.
Pimped out Windows XP desktop

Pros:

  • Clean
  • Has a start button
  • It just works
  • Nice science-fiction wallpaper
  • Transparent Winamp - very good to have
  • mIRC is installed - it's the best IRC client
  • Spyware tools for protection
  • Has IE (Internet Explorer) for browsing
  • Azerius - BitTorrent client for downloading good programs
  • Has a start button

Cons:

  • Still needs Trillian
  • No shortcut to notepad. You need notepad for programming.
As you can see, this hacker is well prepared. They have everything but quick access to notepad, and they are lacking a multi-client instant messenging program (Trillian), so they can't talk to people. Other than that, I'd give this elite desktop a 8/10. It's a real eye-catching desktop, perfect for any hardcore hacker.
Modded Windows XP desktop

Pros:

  • Windows Vista!!
  • Looks like a Mac
  • Sleek menus
  • Awesome colors

Cons:

  • Not in English
  • No Trillian
While the tools aren't heavily accessible on this user's desktop, it is by far the best one out of the three. With such a clean interface, any skilled hacker can get the job done right. I bet this person put a lot of money into this system, which will pay off in the long run.

Must-have programs

Having a nice desktop is only one step of the process. The rest is choosing the right programs to get the job done. From Winamp to notepad, below is a complete list of what it takes to hack websites and servers.
  • Notepad - Full featured versatile HTML/text editor.
  • Winamp - The best media player out there.
  • CrystalXP - Windows eye candy, create an authentic hacker desktop.
  • Trillian - The best instant messenger out there. You can log onto TWO OR MORE ACCOUNTS!
  • Windowblinds - More Windows XP eye candy.
  • Objectdock - Eye candy. Pretty fun.
  • Notepad - Just in case you didn't read above, the best text editor in the world.
  • Telnet - Hacking program for connecting to other computers you want to hack into

Choose the OS (Operating System) that works for you.


Choose the OS (Operating System) that works for you.

If you don't know already, OS stands for Operating System. The OS is what runs your computer and your hacking tools. Basically, you have a choice between two operating systems:
  • Windows
  • Apple/Mac OS
You're probably thinking to yourself "That isn't much of a choice, schiz0id, but how do I know which one is best for me?" Well, the answer lies ahead. While Windows and Mac differ, they each have their own benefits that will help a hacker get the job done right.

Windows

Windows was invented by Bill Gates and Microsoft in 1985. People were impressed because it was the first operating system ever, and it was somewhat stable. Windows has become the #1 choice for everybody (including hackers) over the last couple decades. Major benefits of using Microsoft as your hacking station are listed here:
  • The first operating system ever.
  • It is the oldest, and most stable.
  • Most people use it.
  • Provides good user interface.
  • You can download it for free (if you know what you're doing).
Windows has released several different versions, the most recent being Vista. I prefer Vista myself (because it looks the best), but Windows XP is probably the best choice at this point for its well-known stability and usage. The only downfall to Windows is that it doesn't look anywhere near as cool as a Macintosh/Apple operating sytem.

Apple/Mac OS

While Macintosh OS isn't nearly as stable as Windows (I don't even know what it's based off, but it isn't Windows, so it CAN'T be that stable), but it does provide a fair amount of stability along with it's best feature: eye candy.
As mentioned above, how people percieve you can determine your level, and while you might have elite hacking skills, they're not nearly as impressive unless you do it in style. This is what makes MacOS the perfect choice for people who don't have enough skill, and make up for it with a good looking operating system. Both of which are extremely important.
Major pros of Macintosh:
  • The hardware/computer is really sleek looking.
  • Very expensive, you get what you pay for. It's worth the money to become a truly elite hacker
  • The desktop is laid out really nice.
  • Pretty, interactive menus.
  • No need to download the operating system - it comes with the computer!!1
  • Nice graphical effects.
  • Interactive menus make it easy for hackers to have their tools and programs easily accessible -- in style.
  • It just works.
If you can afford it, this is the route to go. Although it doesn't have the rock solid stability of it's rival, Windows XP, MacOS makes up for it in many other ways. I'm working a second job at Starbucks to save up for one, myself.
The bottom line here is to choose which OS works best for you. If you have never used MacOS and are comfortable with Windows XP, stick with Microsoft. If you have the extra money and can kick down enough for a nice Macintosh system, I highly encourage it. Doing so will provide you with enough stability, and even moreso a pretty desktop. If you choose MacOS, you can skip the next section. For most of us who are Microsoft XP users, continue reading below on how to learn to make your ordinary XP desktop into a true hacker's desktop.

Choosing the right Handle/Alias


Choosing the right Handle/Alias

If you haven't come up with a clever handle or "alias" to call yourself, this is something that you must read. A handle will help conceal your true identity (a hacker's top priority), which could come in handy if the feds happen to be tracking you down. Trust me, it's a lot harder to find someone by the name of dividesbyzer0 than it is "Jim Erickson." There is much more to choosing a nickname than which meets the average human mind. The following steps will help you create your true hacker identity.

Don't bother with the obvious

In order to come up with a name, you're going to have to be original. Going by the name that someone else has created is totally non-elite. Consider the list of handles below to be off limits, and use these as a guide of what not to call yourself:
  • squagle
  • m4g3
  • Neo
  • N30
  • dividesbyzer0
  • d1vid35byz3r0
  • schiz0phrenic
  • schiz0id
  • schiz0richard
  • c4n7g37141d
  • 1337m4n
  • The Mentor
  • 31447 h4x0r
  • The Mentor
  • t3h h4ck3r
  • h4x0r_666
It is obvious that these names are pretty elite, and even more obvious that someone has already occupied them. This has made creativity a real pain, but by knowing this guide, you'll be on your way to your own elite and unique alias in no time.

Define how you percieve yourself

This is a pretty easy rule to follow. A handle will help those identify how you want to be percieved. For example, if you want to come across to people that you can accomplish the impossible, dividesbyzer0 is an exceptional name to go by since the division of zero is impossible. Don't call yourself that though, I know dividesbyzer0, and if he catches you forging his name, he will hack you in like...5 seconds.
Another good example of this is someone who likes to think they're cool by considering themselves to be mentally disfunctional. There is nothing wrong with this, and a lot of people find it to be cool/interesting. A handle such as schiz0id or schiz0richard can easily achieve this. I think it's cool that people see me as being a schizophrenic, thus the reason why I am well-known as schiz0id.
As mentioned before, leet speak (or 1337 5p34k for those who can't read) is encouraged while choosing a handle, just be sure to make it friendly. A general rule of thumb is to limit yourself to one number to three letters. People need to not know who you are, but they must be able to identify you. Once you've chosen an appropriate name with a mix of elite characters, it's time to move onto choosing the right operating system.