3/9/13

Assign an IP address

It's a very simple procedure anyone can do. But in case you still have difficulties, follow the video to help you setup the iP address.

video

3/8/13

Tail Mail

Want to know if other's have read your emails. This is a good way to find out and it's going to require you to do some copy and paste but if you follow the video you should be able to get the information you long waited for.

Link

Space Weather

If you think that the Earth's weather is the only weather you should be looking at daily, your wrong. Now also compare your local weather to the weather in space.

3/7/13

Fax Zero

Need to send documents via fax machine, no problem with our online fax solution. All you do is attach your documents and send your fax out.

3/6/13

Delete old user profiles

Here's a group policy that deletes a user profile after a specific number of days. This is a great policy to use if you have several user profiles that use a workstation and then never use that workstation ever again.


Instructions:
To configure this setting, type start search and hit Enter to open the Group Policy Editor. Next under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates > System > User Profiles.gpedit.msc in
Now in the right hand side details pane, double-click on  navigate to Delete user profiles older than a specified number of days on system restart to open its configuration box.
Here, if you enable this policy setting, the User Profile Service will automatically delete on the next system restart all user profiles on the computer that have not been used within the specified number of days.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, User Profile Service will not automatically delete any profiles on the next system restart.

3/5/13

More Free online Photo Editors

Tired of installing photo editors on your computer. Here are some more great online photo editors, that lets you easily do your work via the Internet.

Links
Splashup
Photoflexer
Photoshop Tools



3/4/13

Save your Jailbreak Apps

Have a Jailbreak device and tired of losing your applications every time you do an update. Here is a great way to save all your applications prior to updating. It will save you a lot of time and best of all it's still cheap when compared to all those free applications your now getting.

Pkg backup

3/3/13

Convert XPS to PDF

Need to Convert your XPS files to PDF. Here's the easiest way to do it online. Microsoft XPS format was great for a while, but it's unfortunate that the XPS version has still failed to lead the way. Your better off now, converting your files to PDF before it's too late. It's only a matter of time before Microsoft pulls the plug on XPS format.

Links
Convert
XptoPDF
xPtoPDF uk

3/2/13

Tribler

Here's a bitTorrent software that just can't be shut down by the outside world. It's an open source software and currently it's innovative features out beat the latest bitTorrent  down-loaders.

Direct Link

3/1/13

Jobs that don't require a diploma

Looking for a job, but still lacking that degree. Here's the list on what you should be looking for in jobs without a diploma.

Let's just say career wise it doesn't look good, so your better off staying in school and getting that degree. Good Luck.

2/28/13

Change IP Address from DOS

Here is a great way to change the ip address from a computer via the DOS prompt. This tip is a little technical so  not everyone is going to know how to do this. But if you can figure it out, here it goes.

as per How-to-Geeks

Changing Your IP Address

Changing your IP information requires two commands, one for your IP address, subnet mask and default gateway and another for  your DNS settings. In order to change your IP address we use the netsh command, the exact command you want to use is the following:
netsh interface ip set address name=”Local Area Connection” static 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.254
This assumes the following:
  • The name of the interface you want to change the IP address  for is Local Area Network
  • You want to statically assign an IP address of 192.168.0.1
  • You want to set a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0
  • You want to set a default gateway of 192.168.0.254
Armed with this information you should obviously switch the settings out for some that are suited to your network. You might, however, be wondering how you can go from using an already set static IP address to getting an address from DHCP. In this case the command you are looking for is:
netsh interface ip set address name=”Local Area Connection” source=dhcp

Changing Your DNS Settings

As far as DNS goes you only have two settings to set, a primary DNS server as well as a secondary one. The command to set them is almost identical, to set your primary DNS server you will want to use:
netsh interface ip set dns name=”Local Area Connection” static 192.168.0.250
This again assumes a few things:
  • The name of the interface you want to change the primary DNS setting for is Local Area Network
  • The IP address of the DNS Server is 192.168.0.250
To change the IP address of the secondary DNS server you will need to specify the index parameter:
netsh interface ip add dns name=”Local Area Connection” 8.8.8.8 index=2
The above command would set your network adapter named Local Area Connection to use a secondary DNS server address of 8.8.8.8 (which is the Google public DNS servers, incase you didn’t know). The last thing you might want to do it set your DNS settings to be assigned dynamically, which can be done through the following command.
netsh interface ip set dnsservers name=”Local Area Connection” source=dhcp

2/27/13

Install apps on a remote PC

Want to save time installing applications on a terminal computer, it's simple has long as you use the command prompt. All you need to do is change the user credentials. Install the program and change back the user credentials.

Ex.
Change User /Install


Change User /Execute

2/26/13

Android on Windows

Want to run android application on Windows, no problem with the help of Bluestacks. Now the joy of using android applications, goes beyond the program barriers.

2/25/13

See what websites your PC connects to

If you ever wanted to know if your computer at times, connects privately to other websites. This is the little setup needed to give you that information. If your worried about security, then it's best to know everything.

2/24/13

Twonky

Looking for a way to stream to other players, this software does wonder with the free version. But the small price to pay for the premium version is still worth every penny.
Now there is no limit how far you can stream. 

2/23/13

Tversity

Looking for web based free television. Here's a great site to watch your favorite shows for free. At least now you have the option to say goodbye to premium cable.

2/22/13

How to block USB Drives

Having USB drives open are a corporate network is a great security risk. Here are some good plans to secure your network from future attacks.

Disable USB drives through Group Policy

Group Policy block USB

Disable USB, CD-ROM, Floppy drives

Controlling Device Installation Using Group Policy





2/21/13

Lover.ly

Getting married, no problem when you getting your help from lover.ly. It not only narrow down your searches of what to do. But gives you ideas and plans that can easily be adopted. 

2/20/13

Scosche Cell Control

Here's a new device for parents that want to prevent their children from texting and talking while driving. It's a great device to use for the teens who still refuse to listen.

2/19/13

Evernote

Looking for an easier way to save articles while surfing on the Internet. Here's a new way of clipping your favorite articles and going back to them when ever you feel ready. Give it a try.

2/18/13

DocuSign

Sign any document with DocuSign. Now this is the future for digital signing. There's no limit to how far this software will go. Let's just hope they keep up with their security.

2/17/13

Tethering Android

There are many alternatives when you want to tether, so when it doubt keep on trying. It's still worth the money if you could just find the right software.

2/16/13

Winter Wake Up

Tired of getting to work late because of the weather. No need to worry with this great application that almost anyone can install. I just hope this software goes cross platform, so that everyone can use it effectively.

Check it out here at the Apple Store

2/15/13

Epub

Want to turn your favorite websites to ebooks, not a problem if your using the Epub Chrome extension. It's as simple and one click and the entire website is converted to a readable e-book. Give it a try.


Extension Link

2/14/13

NumLock Registry Hack

Here is a great hack to enable the NumLock on system boot up. Most of the times the settings is found in the bios. It's it's not there, then your only alternatives are to enable the NumLock manually or do this using this hack.

2/13/13

Find the Best

Want to find the best of everything. Hopefully this site will narrow down the top items that your looking for so that you know what's the best one for you. 

2/12/13

Image Writer for Windows

Here is a great software to read and write img software's using a USB. It's a move in the right direction using USB technology.


Direct Link


2/11/13

Soluto

Looking for remote browser support for all your computers. Soluto does a great job for free as long as your  clients stay below the minimum of 5 users.
Everything is web based, so adding and helping user's should be simple and easy to do. Give it a try.



2/10/13

VPN's

Need some help with finding great VPN's for your Internet. No need to worry now that you have this list below:

Links
Pro XPN
Tunnel Bear
Cyber Ghost VPN
Ricco VPN
Raptor VPN
Expat Shield
IP VPN




2/9/13

Cleanup More than Disk Cleanup

If your a disk cleanup user and wondered if Windows does do a great job on cleaning temporary files, think again. You still have to go a little further to clean up Windows even more. Thankful for this great tip you now can either do it manually or browse online to a reliable temporary file cleaner online.



Instructions:
In the run command type %temp% and hit enter
then when the local temporary folder loads hit CNTR+A to select All






2/8/13

More ISO Burners

Here are more great ISO burners. You decide which one works for you the best.

Links:
ISO Burner
Active ISO Burner
Free ISO





2/7/13

Great Registry Cleaners

Here's a list of great registry cleaner for your computer. It's nice to know these are great freewares to fix your computer.

Links:
Power Tools Lite
Rizone's Power Tools
Tweak Now
RegSeeker
IOrbit Toolbox
Slim Cleaner
Jet Clean
PC HouseKeeper 2012
Comodo

2/6/13

Raid for under $125-

Yep, it is possible to make an inexpensive Raid with the current products in the market today. It's not complicated and  you'll be happy that you made it yourself and only paid just under a $100- for a backup drive to save your files.

Direct Link

2/5/13

Setup Win 7 Share

Ever wonder how to setup your Windows 7 share folders among other users. Here's the setup instructions so that you now can share with others in your local group. 

2/4/13

Lock Windows

Need to easily automatically lock Windows when your leaving your desktop with just one easy click. Here's the easiest way to lock Windows via one click.

Instructions:
Right click your mouse to new -> shortcut and type the following In the Create Shortcut window type: Rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation. Click Next. Your Done.

2/3/13

Speed up Remote Desktop via Win 7

The simplest way to speed up remote desktop in Windows 7 is to set the color display to 16bit. It's not the best quality for some, but it should does load faster.

2/2/13

Add Google Gadgets to Gmail

Here's the trick to make any google gadget, a gmail gadget. All you really need to do is add the .xml tag to the end of the gadget and have it easily transform. Give it a try.


Here is more information below:

There are hundreds of different gadgets around the web. Some web services (such as Remember the Milk) have created their own and supply you with a URL. If you want other gadgets have a look at the iGoogle gadgets directory. To add a gadget from the iGoogle gadgets directory navigate to a gadget of your choice and copy everything after the “url=” tag in the address bar. For example, the Official Wikipedia Gadget for iGoogle has the following URL:
http://www.google.com/ig/directory?type=gadgets&url=www.google.com/ig/modules/wikipedia.xml
To add this gadget to Gmail simply copy the portion after “url=”, i.e.:
www.google.com/ig/modules/wikipedia.xml
And paste it into the gadget URL box in Gmail

2/1/13

What is Postscript

Here's the explanation to the common computer postscript terminology and what does it have to do with a printer. For those of you who what to know and need to know so that at least you can say, "You know something".

1/31/13

Computer Internet Repair

Having Internet problems with your computer Here's a handy software to help you fix your problems so that you can easily return back to surfing

1/30/13

View Total Hours

Working on a Word Document and want to know how many hours it took you to finish that document. There's an easy way to figure this out and it's already built into Word. All you have to do is view the total hours.

1/29/13

Total PC Health

Need to tweak your computer settings, so that your computer runs efficiently. This software is a great help on fixes all of your computer errors.

Direct Link

1/28/13

Bye Bye MSN

It's official Microsoft no longer will keep alive it's MSN messenger service and with it's already planned to go offline on March 15, 2013.
For current users who have MSN your only option is to use switch to Skype. I guess this is Microsoft's way way of catching up with technology.

News:
Skype Link

1/27/13

Defender Offline

Looking for Windows Defender but need it offline in order to remove the virus or malware you computer already has. No problem and here is the software link.

1/26/13

Driver Deploy Tools

Here is a great tool to backup all your drivers before you re-install the operating system all over again. It's a great tool if your deploying this to more than one hardware. Your unknown devices will easily be re-installed to make your Windows installations quicker and easier.

1/25/13

Fuel & Maintenance Software

Want to know how fuel and maintenance your spending on your vehicle. This software is a must to keep track of any motored vehicle.

1/24/13

VM to Cloud Calculator

Want to know the cost from having a virtual machine to cloud. This handy software breaks down the expense so that you can see it in black and white before migrating.

1/23/13

Dell's Exit

The PC business doesn't look good for Dell as it tries to go private and exits out of the computer market. This could be the beginning of other computer companies going under and re-establishing themselves and brands to other markets.

The inside story link

1/22/13

Save Your Games

Have an old computer and want to transfer all of your games onto a new computer. This is how you do it with this handy software.
You first install Game Save which stores your old games in a .gsba file. You install Game Save onto the new computer and hit restore. That quick and simple.  

1/21/13

Region Free Browsing

Want to surf the web region free without any restrictions here's how you do it using a proxy server. Most of these sites are premium service and the free proxy services are good to but with low download speeds.

Links:
Proxy
Foxy Proxy
Ultra VPN
Hotspot Shield


1/20/13

Laptop Repair Screw Management

This is a simple way to open a laptop for repair or observation and install the laptop exactly how you opened it. Although it may seem ancient, it works. And in the real world, if something works, then you should stick with it, until something better comes along.

1/19/13

Alt Virus Scanners

Here are a list of Virus alternate scanners for your computer. There a great help to help prevent your computer from getting infected.


Links:
avira rescue disk
asos
norton power eraser
avg rescue disk

1/18/13

Virus proof your PC

Want to make sure your computer doesn't get a virus. Here are great virus testing tools to see how good your computer security defends against viruses.

Links:
Spycar
eicar
Virus Bulletin
av-compatible
avtest

1/17/13

Stream via Android

Here's a cool application that streams video from your computer to your android phone. You can even transfer iTunes files as well. It's a great application for any user who just plainly wants to stream. 

1/16/13

Rootkit Tools

Notice your computers behaving unusual. Chances are that you have a Rootkit. Most of the times you will not notice it, but if it keeps on acting strangely better start scanning your computer with one of these useful Anti-Rootkit tools.

1/15/13

Free Registry Repair

Looking for a free registry repair software. Here goes a great one to help you find those keys that are one way or another slowing down your Windows.

1/14/13

Bluetooth Cap

Ever now and then when I do see a great project, I get excited to just think that this can be the future. But not all projects are successful. But something tells me this time, that this project is going to be a winner. Check it out for yourself and you be the judge.

Project:
The new Bluetooth cap. It's not in production yet until funding is approved. But if you want you could buy one outright and be one of the first one's on your block with Cynaps.
Link

1/13/13

Enable Windows Update in DOS

Need help in enabling Windows Update. Try doing it in DOS and see if this enables Windows Updates.


Type in each command exactly as written, *press Enter* after each one:





Start > Run > type in

cmd


net stop wuauserv


regsvr32 atl.dll


regsvr32 wuapi.dll


regsvr32 wuaueng.dll


regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll,


regsvr32 wucltui.dll


regsvr32 wups.dll


regsvr32 wups2.dll


regsvr32 msxml3.dll


regsvr32 qmgr.dll


regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll


net start wuauserv


exit

If this doesn't work, it's most likely that you have a virus, malware or rootkit on your computer.




1/12/13

Fix Windows with WinFix

Having problems with Windows and need a quick fixer so that your operating system is back to normal. This handy utility restores your Window problems with a few clicks.

For more help 

1/11/13

No Dupe

Here is a great software to help you remove duplicate files, folders and music for your library. It's a must have software for individuals who love to keep organized.

1/10/13

NYC Weddings

Live in NYC and looking for help on planning your wedding. This site has lots of great advice for the soon to be bride and groom. Lots of luck. 

1/9/13

Top Data Recovery Software

Need the top data recovery software for CD and DVD's. Try these top three and let me know if they work for you as well as they worked for me.

CD Check - fix CD / DVD

Isobuster - still the best data recovery software

CD Recovery Toolbox - another recovery toolbox


1/8/13

Unpin Programs on the Task Menu

Nice Windows bug that will not let you unpin programs you already have on your start menu. Will the help of this program unpinning the software is simple with a click of the mouse.

1/7/13

What's Public About You

Want to know what's public about you on the world wide web. Here's a site that makes things simple to search online for who has what, on you.

1/6/13

Satellite Finder

Want to find a satellite for your dish. This cool Chrome extension makes setting up your satellite simple and easy to do with the help of the satellite finder. 

1/5/13

Just Beam it

Want to transfer a file to anyone around the world, use just beam it. All you have to do is install this Chrome extension and drag and drop the file you want to transfer. Then send the transfer file share link to a friend and they easily click and download the file across the internet. It's that simple. 

1/4/13

PDF Mergy

Want to merge PDF documents in a particular order. This Chrome extension, shows your PDF files in what ever order you want to organize. Now there is no need to install additional software with the help of this great extension. 

1/3/13

Setup Windows 7 Logon Screen

Here's a great Windows 7 Logon tip, so that your other user accounts are hidden. It's great tip for network connected computer to keep the administrator account secure from other users. It's a great way to simplify all user llogon'sogon's any any computer.





1/2/13

Change Win 7 Logon Screen

Want to change the Windows 7 Logon Screen so that it will always choose the background you want to see. Check out this site to show you how easily it can be done.

1/1/13

Burn CD / DVD's easily

Ever wonder how people burn CD / DVD's on disk's that can't hold that amount of data. Here's the trick, just use disk spanning and forget about the size of the disks. If you need more detail information then follow the instructions from the link.

12/31/12

Do more with USB

Want to do much more with USB, here is a great software that will take USB to it's limits. Now you can install different OS with a USB, test your USB speed, install Grub4dos, SysLinux, create EX2 FS, check drive info and test it using QEMU, create a bootable USB, and copy files after format. What more can you ask for.

Direct Link

12/30/12

DvD to MKV

Here is a great software to transform those wonderful Dvd movies you love to MKV. It's a better format to view you files wherever you go. Give it a try.

Direct Link

12/29/12

Useful Tech Sites

Here are some great useful technician sites to help you troubleshoot your Window problems

Links
EventID
Expert Exchange
GFI Event
Event Sentry
Event Analyzer

12/28/12

Create a Desktop Shortcut

Here is the easiest way to create a desktop shortcut. It will save you time and you'll be happy to know that you can customize any shortcut anytime, anywhere, at any place. 

12/27/12

How to install Memory

Here are some great youtube video's to help you install memory. There is no reason to hire a professional when you can do this yourself and save the money for other resourceful tools.

Laptop

Desktop

If need need help on what type of memory you need for your computer feel free to use this link.

12/26/12

FileUnlocker

Need to unlock files and folders that you need to delete, or how about terminate malware or viruses that don't go away. Try fileunlocker and see if your problems goes away.

12/25/12

iDAPT i3 Universal Dock

Great phone and mp3 player charger for the user that's looking for a way to charge all their portable devices at the same time. Although it could use more tweaking, it is a great solution for charging.
Check it out and watch the video below.



12/24/12

Cherry

Want your car washed, no problem with Cherry. Cherry automatically connects you when someone who will wash your car right were you left it. No need to go to a car wash. Once it's done your credit card will be charge for the car wash and you'll receive a text saying that it's done. That easy and simple. 

12/23/12

Microsoft Rootkit Analyzer

If your computer has been recently infected and your in search of a user friendly Rookit analyzer, search no more. Take a look at Microsoft Rootkit Analyzer and hope that your computer can be saved.


Direct Link

12/22/12

Chrome Remote

Google has come along way with it's current browser. Now it's testing remote access via it's Chrome browser. If everything goes well. Let's just say, you can easily see Google getting into the remote desktop world. 

12/21/12

Free Recovery Software

If you ever lost a file and need to recover a file, it's good to know there is free software out there to retrieve your lost files. There is no need to pay premium dollars for software you'll probably just use once in a while. 


Links


12/20/12

What is My IP Address

Looking for your computer IP Address. No problem with the help of these links below.

Links
My IP

Google OS



12/19/12

How to Remove Viruses

Here's a great tip on how to remove viruses from Windows XP computers. It's not a sure solution to remove all viruses, but it's the rule of thumb on removing the most common viruses. Learn it, try it, and then master it. 

12/18/12

Drupalgardens Hosting

Looking for an inexpensive hosting site to host your blog or website. This site is a must have for beginners still new on the internet. Besides the Pricing being reasonable, you can easily host your site for free. Check it out and give it a try. 

12/17/12

Silex Print Server

Need to connect to a printer that doesn't have wires. Here's the easiest way to do it with the help of Silex but it's going to cost you. So before you buy, weigh out the cost of getting a new wireless printer with the cost of this device. 

12/16/12

ePillow

Looking for a tablet stand to read, browse, email and watch movies online. This soft comfortable pillow is the ideal device for tablets while your online. 

12/15/12

Word Doc Tip

Need to view two Word files side by side. Here is the simplest way to view two documents at a time. This sure will save you from going back and forth. Give it a try.

12/14/12

Sign a Static Drive to USB

Hate it that your USB drive always changes every time you plug it in. Here's the best way to keep the USB drive constant using static.
Once this is done that drive should always be held in reserve only for your USB drive. 

12/13/12

Where is the Recycle Bin & Control Panel

If you currently using Windows 7, you might have noticed that the Recycle Bin & Control Panel are no longer

12/12/12

Wifi Analytics Tool

If you have an Android phone, then it would be nice to install this great application that will scan Wifi and check the channel and use around you. It's a must have for Wifi user's.

12/11/12

Text Plus

Free text messaging sites are showing up almost everywhere. It's time you said good bye to text messaging fees and show the carriers that you mean business. Join the free world of texting. 

12/10/12

Free Text Messages

Looking for free text messaging via your cell phone plan. If you can somehow add this application onto your phone you can be text messaging for free without the fees. 

12/9/12

Event Lookup

Tired of getting all those Windows errors and can't seen to decode what they mean. Hold on and get answer's to those error codes by installing the event log explorer. Fixing computer problems will be a thing of the past now that you know what the codes mean.

Software Link

12/8/12

Net Burner

Want to burn CD's over your network. It's very simple with the help of this software. All you do is download the software and search for the nearest computer on your network. Accept the new drive and the drive will automatically appear on your current computer your using. Now all you have to do is copy the files to the CD, burn the files and your done.



Direct Link

12/7/12

Prey

Keep track of your phone or laptop so that if it ever gets lost or stolen, you can hopefully one day find it. It's a great tracking software that's open source. So if your in the need of a tracking device, this site is a great help.

12/6/12

Computer Basic's

Want to learn the computer basics but are afraid to ask. You don't need to ask anymore now that you read my post. Just fill out the survey and click on the tutorial video's. That's all you need to do.


Direct Link

12/5/12

DropIt

Need to organize all your files you recently downloaded. Here is a simple way to manage and take control of all the files you download, so that you don't waste time.

Direct Link



12/4/12

Free DJ Software

Here's a free copy of DJ software for all Window user's. Now you can make your friends happy starting your own party. Mixing and making music is now a reality.

12/3/12

Splash ID for Android

Need to secure your files on your phone. Here's a great way to do it with SplashID Safe Secure Data vault. Now keeping your data will always be secure where ever you go. It's a password vault especially customized for Android products.

12/2/12

Trader's Little Helper

Need to encode, verify, fix, remove, and test audio files. This software is full of so many tricks that it will simplify your audio editing needs.

12/1/12

Karen's Directory Printer

Want to print all your information about your files. This software goes beyond printing by giving you detail information on name, size, date created, last modified, and who had last access. It's a plus software for the everyday user.