Should I change my password?

Recently found a website that will check and to some extent can answer to your question: Should I change my password? 

The name of the website itself says it all. You just need  to enter your email (it will not store your email id, according to the website) and it will let you know, if your account has been hacked and require a password change.(That's pretty cool :-), isn't it? )

Here is the link --> shouldichangemypassword.com

This website doesn't actually check for your password strength etc, no at all. It has database of the all the accounts hacked and leaked on the internet (as of 27th July 2012, it claims to have more than 1 crore 20 lakhs email ids database :-O). It will look up your email id in those leaked email ids. If granted, it can store your email id and alert you when your email id comes in the list of leaked email ids on the internet. Its a simple idea but its really good, I must say. 

So, go and check if you need to Change Your Password?

It says, I don't want to change my password :-D

In this today's world of rapidly growing internet world and in the same pace is growing the methodologies of breaking security and hacking. Or you can say, the risk has increased to many folds. So, having a strong password has been a mandatory part of your web world, at least. 

Here are some of the tips, I believe that can help you in this regard:

• Treat your passwords like your ATM pin. :-D
• Avoid having dictionary words, strictly, even a beginner will crack it.
• Lengthy password really helps. Try to have at least 8-10 length of password.
• Its really good to have some special characters like  $, *, #, @ etc in the passwords.
• Never try to save your passwords in a text files, emails, in mobiles etc.You can use your BRAIN, really :-P
• Change your passwords once in every 3 months, at least.
• Avoid using "save this password" features of web browsers. Never on Shared Computers.

So, always Keep It Simple Secure ;-)

Power of Smile :-)

Smile, the word itself brings a smile on the face :-)

Some people say smile is actually an abbreviation, i.e. smile shouldn't be written as smile but S.M.I.L.E

S.M.I.L.E. = Sweet Memories In Lip Expression. 

Smile is really powerful. Here I have listed some of the applicability of smile:

Smile - to show you are Happy.  
Smile - to start a conversation (a kind of a Hello !)
Smile - to end a conversation (it was nice talking to you !)
Smile - to stretch you face and mouth muscles (yeah, that helps you stay fit ! :-P)
Smile - when not interested in replying (polite way of saying SHUT UP! xD)
Smile - to look beautiful/smart 8-)
Smile - to defeat a competitor (only Mentally, can help sometimes defeating in real also)
Smile - to show that you are friendly and have a lovely heart <3
Smile - when going thru Things-Going-Wrong or It-Happens-To-Me-Only times (it eases of worries a bit)
Smile - in front of the camera during photo clicks (would avoid re-clicking or deleting the photo :-D)
Smile - when you win (that shows your hard work and patience finally paid off )
Smile - when you like another person to Smile also (Smile please !)
Smile - to express your gratitude.
Smile - when reliving good old memories (it may accompany with some EYE RAINS also)
Smile - while greeting/ saying good bye to somebody.
Smile - simply, just to smile :-)

Smile please - Ankit Khare

Please share if you know any other power of smile.
Always keep smiling :-)

Two persons can never have the same bonding level for a long period of time !

My Thoughts# 3

"What I feel is that two persons can never have the same level or kind of bonding for a long period of time. Assuming, they are having the similar frequency of interaction"

Ok, let me give some clarity on this:
What I actually meant is that two persons, whether they are friends, brothers, sisters, husband/wife, bf/gf etc, they can never have the same level of bonding (you can say, level of relationship also) over  a long period of time. The level of binding will either increase or will decrease, it will never be on the same level. Here, the frequency of interaction also matters. People not in touch for a long time, may not take time to get that same bonding level back, that is really true :-)

Catch me if you can - Ankit Khare

And, the reason I think is that in the starting, a lot of things are unclear/unknown about the other person. If person likes the first impression, they will become friends. They have seen only the TRAILER. And, with the passage of time people get to know the things better. True colors come out. Then, the WHOLE PICTURE comes to the screen. Then, it depends, how the bonding turns.

The more things get clear, the more strong or weak the bonding will get.

The persons will either become from good friends to best friends, or vice-versa is also possible. Time, really is very powerful as it reveals many unknown/unclear things. Time is the best story teller. :-D

I know, many of you might not agree with me on this but its just a random thought of mine. Comments are always welcome !
:-)

Jack of all trades, Master of none !

Heard this quote a long time back during my school days and now realizing the true meaning of it.

"Jack of all trades, Master of none !"

This quote is so true !

All you need is to be only Jack, not the Master. (I believe, people know the hierarchy of card games.. :-P )

If you try to become Master, it will require consistent hard work. And, for Jack, COMPARATIVELY, less hard work. Don't forget the work comparatively, because to become Jack also, you need to work hard.

 The positive thing with becoming Jack of all trades, is that your knowledge will not be limited to a particular scope. You'd have a considerable amount of knowledge and there is always a room for growth. Whereas, becoming Master has a limited scope. There will be a point of saturation of your area and ultimately you have to switch to other areas.

For instance, being in IT industry, being a Master of one technology is not advisable. The reason behind is that technology today is rapidly advancing and changing. The time you will take to master the booming technology, in that time another technology will be in trends and the former one would have become outdated. You'd have less area of scope also and switching would not be that easy after becoming master.

Though, there is always an exception to everything. Master can evolve new technologies and create history. 

You'd get to know if that's possible in the process. :-D

Otherwise, what I feel, as per the quote become Jack of some, not all, technologies. This will give you more chances and scopes and well, you can always go deep in the one, you choose to work.

Its really wonderful to see how a single thing can be generalized to so many things and in different times, too..
:-)