Information about Internet and its Uses in Our Daily Life

Information about Internet and its Uses in Our Daily Life

How difficult our life would have been if there was no Internet. Think about it. To find some information, we all have acquired the habit of 'Googling' it on the web; within a few seconds the screen displays the desired information. You want to book tickets for a movie night with friends, you can book them at the click of a button, again through the Internet media. Many of us cannot imagine life without the social networking sites. The Internet has indeed made the world a small place and living life easier. And the rapid progress of technology has made it possible to access the Internet from anywhere through plenty of means. It has such a plethora of uses in our daily life that we use it for one purpose or the other almost daily. The routine uses and some positive effects of the Internet in various sectors have been discussed in detail below.

The Uses of the Internet in Daily Life

For Information:
For a layman, Internet is nothing but a collection of websites. And there are innumerable websites that serve a variety of purposes. There are news websites, social networking websites, websites that provide information and websites of various businesses and organizations. These websites are updated frequently to provide information to the user. You can find everything of anything on the web just by browsing through a few websites. You can also use emails, blogs, IM chat, social networking websites and communication software for sharing your information with the world. The Internet has made access to information cheaper and easier and this is its most common use in daily life.

Business & Advertising:
Almost all the businesses these days have websites, through which they promote and advertise themselves. This medium these days has been used extensively for promotional campaigns. Not only promoting your business but you can also effectively advertise your event or any cause on this medium. There are many businesses that depend on the Internet for their survival like stocks and call centers, to name a few. It has promoted faster access to necessary information which strengthens the business processes.

Education:
Internet also is a popular medium used by students. Many students use it for educational purposes, like for finding study material or for applying to some college or university. It is now a virtual world and all the applications are done online through the website of the concerned educational body. Students use websites for these and many other purposes like checking exam results, exam schedule, application procedure to any course, etc. Students also take the help of the Internet for project help and for obtaining the required images. Everything on the Internet is a click away from us.

Communication & Networking:
The use of the Internet for networking is very popular among all age groups. There are many good social networking websites that are used by people for communication. These websites provide an effective and easy platform that facilitates interaction. In daily life, it is widely used as a means of communication through means like networking websites, chat websites, blogs, etc. Through these websites you can also share your photographs with your near and dear ones. The Internet is widely used by job seekers for job applications and job searching. Facilities like video conferencing has made it possible to conduct interviews online.

Entertainment:
Another popular use of the Internet in daily life is for entertainment. Facilities like listening to online music, downloading music and movies provides a platform for entertainment. There are plenty of other ways through which you can entertain yourselves on the Internet. You can play online games, view sports matches, or watch videos of your choice. It is a trusted means of entertainment for these kinds of purposes and is extensively used for the same.

Other Popular Uses:
It is popularly used for banking. Almost all the banking transactions are possible through this medium. Apart from these common uses, it can also be used for shopping. Online shopping is very popular among masses and on the Internet you can buy any thing and get it delivered at home. There are also many people who use it to work from home.

These were some of the chief common uses of the Internet in our daily life. It is a boon for us and has made our life easy by facilitating so many uses. But it is also prone to attacks of many kinds that threaten safety over the Internet. To protect the Internet from these attacks we should all use it carefully and also protect ourselves from various privacy intrusions. The Internet as a tool for communication will always remain its most powerful use. The array of uses of the Internet is vast and with the progress of technology new uses will get added to the list of uses continuously.

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How to Enable Toggle Keys of your Systems?

How to Enable Toggle Keys of your Systems?



    Toggle Keys option designed for those people who are typing while looking away from the screen or for those who are vision impairment. When your system Toggle keys is turned on, you will get a special sound when special keys are pressed like CAPS, NUM, SCROLL LOCK keys.

    

    To enable or disable your system Toggle keys, go to Control Panel using Start button. In your system Control Panel normally the first option will be Accessibility options. Double click on Accessibility options and check the Toggle keys box, Windows will automatically send you a special beeps when you will press locking keys.

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How Effective is Facebook Advertising

How Effective is Facebook Advertising

With over 175 million people signing into Facebook everyday, most of whom spend several hours per day browsing Wall posts, commenting friend’s pictures, and uploading content, many companies are trying their hardest to take advantage of Facebook’s enormous number of page views by placing advertisements on the right-hand side of the Facebook user interface. However, many companies are now questioning whether Facebook advertisements or effective or not.

Intuition

On one hand, Facebook advertising is effective because Facebook matches its ads to the user’s interests, based on their wall posts, pages they look at, and pages they “like”. Because of this, users only see advertisements for things they are genuinely interested in instead of seeing random advertisements that are being paid for, but not attracting any users. Likewise, if a user actually enjoys a webpage he/she sees because of Facebook advertisements, he/she can request similar ads to be displayed by “liking” the ad.



Non-intrusive

While pop-ups annoy the user and Google AdSense clogs webpages, Facebook advertisements are non-intrusive because they are off to the side of the Facebook user interface. This allows users to see advertisements through peripheral vision, but the advertisements do not interfere with the user’s activities. Because of this, users do not get annoyed at Facebook advertisements like they do with many other websites who try to force the user to see ads. By not upsetting the user and presenting advertisements in a way that is interactive but not intrusive, users are much more likely to click on ads.



Tunnel Vision

Although Facebook advertisements are intuitive and non-intrusive, they actually have a much lower CPM, or Click Per Million, rate than most other websites. This is because of a factor known as “banner blindness”, a form of tunnel vision in which users tend to subconsciously ignore banner-like information like advertisements. This phenomenon affects all age groups, but is much more common in younger Internet users, and is caused by simply getting used to seeing and ignoring web-based advertisements. While pop-ups and flash-based advertisements are annoying, they tend to be clicked on more than non-intrusive advertisements because they force the user to look at them.

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How to Test a Laptop Battery

How to Test a Laptop Battery

A laptop battery provides power for your laptop when it is not plugged in to a power source. The laptop battery is in your laptop. The power cord that you use to charge your laptop battery is called the AC Power Adapter. The laptop battery can only power the laptop for a limited amount of time before the battery loses power and has to be recharged with the AC Power Adapter.

The length of time the laptop battery lasts mostly depends on the applications and programs the user runs on the laptop. Other factors that affect battery life are battery age, size, type, and use. There are a few different tests you can perform to get an estimate of how long your battery lasts, and to see if it is time to replace the battery.



Test Battery Using Percentage

You can measure the amount of time remaining in your laptop battery by using the battery icon on the taskbar at the bottom right corner of your laptop screen. Most laptops will only give you a percentage of time remaining and not a specific amount of time remaining. While it is helpful to know what percent of your battery power is left, it does not let you know how long you have until your battery dies.



Follow these steps to test your laptop battery using percentage:



   1. Plug your AC Power Adapter into an electrical outlet, and then insert the other end of the AC Power Adapter into your laptop.
   2. Leave the AC Power Adapter in the laptop for 4 to 8 hours to allow it to fully charge the battery. Make sure the laptop is not powered on while the battery is charging.
   3. Remove the AC Power Adapter from the laptop. Then turn the laptop on.
   4. Record the amount of time it takes for the battery to use all of its power and shut down. Make sure to record from the time you take the AC Power Adapter out to the time the laptop battery dies. The time estimate will be more accurate if you run the programs and applications that you normally use on your laptop. For example, if you typically check your e-mail, play YouTube videos, and use Facebook applications, then perform those tasks while you record the life of your battery.
   5. Repeat Steps 1, 2, and 3.
   6. Hover your mouse over the battery icon that is on the taskbar at the bottom right of your laptop screen. When you hover your mouse on the icon, a small box will come up and state the percentage of battery power you have remaining.
   7. Now, when you use your laptop, you can convert the percentage of battery power remaining to a time estimate. For example, if your battery ran for 4 hours before dying when you tested it, and the battery icon says that the battery has 50% power remaining, then the battery will last for approximately 2 more hours. That same battery will last approximately 1 hour at 25%.



Test If Battery Should Be Replaced Using Battery Icon

If you want to test whether or not your laptop battery should be replaced, then you can follow some simple steps to test the performance of your battery. The completion of these steps will simply tell you if your battery should be replaced or not, as opposed to helping you estimate how long your laptop battery will last without the AC Power Adapter.



To use the battery icon to test if your laptop battery should be replaced, follow these steps:

   1. Follow Steps 1-3 above to fully charge your laptop battery and turn your computer on.
   2. Hover your mouse over the battery icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen. Make sure your laptop battery is charged to 100%.
   3. Unplug the AC Power Adapter for 10 minutes and leave the laptop running. During this 10 minutes, run any applications or programs that you typically use on your computer.
   4. After the 10 minutes is up, check the percentage on the battery icon.
   5. If the battery lost more that 1% per minute, or in other words more than 10% in the 10 minutes, then the battery should be replaced.


TestNewLaptopBatteryModelsUsingLightMeter

Some newer laptop batteries will have a light meter. The light meter is located on the battery, and there is a button on the battery next to the light meter. You can use this light meter to test the life of your laptop battery.

To test the life of your laptop battery on a new model with a light meter, follow these steps:

   1.

      Press the button once to see how charged the battery is. The more lights that show up, the more charge your battery has.
   2.

      Hold down the button on your battery. The lights will come on and then they will go back off.
   3.

      If the lights come back on then the battery is damaged to some extent. The more lights that come back on, the more the battery is damaged. So, if no lights come back on, then the battery is good. If all of the lights come back on, then the battery is bad.
   4.

      If lights 1, 3, and 5 (both ends and the middle) flash, then you need to replace the battery as soon as possible.

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How To Solve “Power Calibration Error”

How To Solve “Power Calibration Error”

The “Power Calibration Error” typically appears when you are attempting to burn a CD or DVD, and the burner fails to write the CD or DVD. The error might also appear as a “Medium Speed Error.”

There are multiple reasons that could cause the error, but the error is most likely to occur because the CD/DVD burner is not able to determine the Optimum Power Calibration rate. The Optimum Power Calibration rate is a test that is run before burning a CD or DVD to determine the optimal laser power needed to write the CD or DVD, and when this is not able to be determined the disk burn fails. The “Power Calibration Error” can also appear for minor reasons that can be easily fixed.

Options for Fixing “Power Calibration Error”

It is very difficult to figure out exactly what caused the “Power Calibration Error.” There are a few possible ways to fix it, so your best option is to try the different fixes until one works for you.

Use the options below to fix the “Power Calibration Error.”

1. A common reason for this error to appear is cheap blank media. Try using different brands of quality blank media to solve the error. Some good brands to use are JVC, Verbatim, and Falcon.
2. It is usually very effective to burn at lower speeds.
3. It is a good idea to check with Sony to find out if there is a firmware upgrade for your CD or DVD.
4. You can also try updating your CD/DVD burning software to the most recent version.
5. You can try cleaning the disk drive. Make sure there are no dust particles or bits of paper.
6. Iftheoptionsabovedonotwork, thenyoucandisableImageMasteringApplicationsProgrammingInterface (IMAPI)Service. ThisservicemanagesCDandDVDrecordings. TodisableIMAPIservice, followthesesteps:

a. Launch the Control Panel, click on Administrative Tools, then click on Services.

b. Browse for “IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service.” Once you find it, right-click on it and select Properties.

c. Change the Startup Type to Disabled.

d. Click on Apply and then Reboot.

7. If none of the above options work for you, then it is most likely a hardware problem and not a software problem. At this point, it is a good idea to get your burner laser lens cleaned professionally.
8. If every option fails, then the driver’s laser probably died and it will need to be replaced.

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How to hiding icons on the bottom of your screen?

How to hiding icons on the bottom of your screen?



By using this tip you can hide the useless icons on the bottom of your system screen (right end of the taskbar). Because some of the icons will useful for you on system tray area but may be others list of icons not useful for you so you can hide all extra icon very easily. Many programs that run in the background on your computer but you are not using regularly such as antivirus software, volume controller, backup applications. The system tray can get cluttered with useless icon, so you may not wants to display them on the tray.

To hide those icons that you do not use regularly, follow these steps.
First of all right-click on the windows taskbar and choose Properties.

Here a new dialog box will appear with title "Taskbar and start Menu Properties" and then click on "Customize…"button that appears on lower right portion.

Now again a new dialog box will appear with title "Customize Notifications".

Under Current Items area, select the program that you want to change the behavior. On the right of the program name a drop-down menu appears for example "Always hide, Always show and Hide when inactive".

You choose to hide the program’s Icon, when it is inactive, to always hide the icon, or to always show it.

Select the option you want and click on OK button, then again click on OK button to finish the process.

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How you Export and Import Registry File Before Editing ?

How you Export and Import Registry File Before Editing ?



    Today an important tip about the back up of your system Registry. Make sure before modifying your system Registry about its backup because Registry contains all information how your system runs. This backup will help you to restore Registry in case any problem occurs after modifying.

    You can backup the whole Registry and also Registry subkeys.
    Click Start Button then type regedit in Run box and click Ok button. Here you can export the whole Registry or you can locate the required subkeys that contain the information that you want to edit.

    Go to File menu option then click on Export option for backup and save it with on any your system drive with .reg extension and you can restore this backup going File menu using import option.

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More Control Over Your Computer's Boot Process

More Control Over Your Computer's Boot Process

    You can set the boot time in windows XP as your wish if you are install two operating systems on same computer, for example window 2000 with windows XP or more than two. Yow can do this with editing  Boot.ini file. Here you can also set  the sequence for operating system which operating system boot first.

    





    First Right Click on My Computer option and then select its Properties. In next dialog box open Advanced tab button. Under Startup and Recovery, click on the Settings button. Use the spin box "Time to display list of operating systems" to set the number of seconds you want the system to wait before automatically starting the default operating system. Here you will set time in seconds and its range start from 0 and ends with 999 seconds.

    After set the time, then click OK option to close the dialog box to save your change. The next time you restart, the new time will take effect.

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How to Fix Error 0×80070570

How to Fix Error 0×80070570

Error code 0×80070570 is one of the most common errors on computers. The error typically shows up on the screen as a message. It is important to repair the computer as soon as a message with this error code appears on the screen of the computer. The error can cause serious damage to the system. It makes the computer performance slow and inefficient. The error also locks up programs and freezes up the computer hardware.

Error code 0×80070570 can occur for multiple reasons. The most common occurrence of the error message is when you set up the Microsoft updates on your computer. The error code can show up when you try to set up updates for Windows programs or when Windows gadgets are automatically updated.

The error code can also occur when an important file is corrupt or not correct. It is possible that the error code will appear if some of your deleted files are still on your computer but not readable by Windows. The error code could also occur if your computer will not allow you to move or delete files in the folder documents.

Prevention of Error 0×80070570

It is important to make sure that you install effective anti-virus protection software. Microsoft Security Essentials is a reliable and efficient open-source product that is good to use. Make sure that you always keep your anti-virus protection software up to date.

If you do not have a good anti-virus product, then viruses can destroy files on your computer which will lead to error code 0×80070570 appearing. Always make sure that your computer is secured from viruses to prevent error 0×80070570 or other harmful errors from occurring.

How to Fix Error 0×80070570 with Error Repair Tool

One way to fix Error 0×80070570 is to run the Error Repair Tool. This will automatically correct the error. Follow these simple steps to fix error 0×80070570 with the Error Repair Tool:

   1. Gotohttp://error0x80070570.com/go-6.phptodownloadtheErrorRepairTool. Aboxwillpopuponthewebsiteaskingyoutosavethefile. Savethefileandthendownloadandrunthefile.
   2. After you download the file, click the SCAN button.
   3. Click the REPAIR button to fix your errors.

How to Fix Error 0×80070570 by Cleaning the Registry

If the Error Repair Tool does not work, then there is the option of setting up a registry cleaner. Your registry contains the files that are on your computer. The registry can corrupt when a file is damaged. The registry can also corrupt when the installation of a program is running and it fills the registry with unwanted files and data. The unwanted or corrupt files in the registry need to be cleaned out to make sure that the computer is free from error 0×80070570.

Manually cleaning the registry is not recommended because it can be very dangerous. It is possible to lose important files if you manually clean the registry. If you do decide to manually clean the registry, make sure to back up all of your files beforehand.

The most commonly recommended way to clean the registry is to use registry cleaning software. The registry cleaning software deletes unwanted or corrupt files from the registry. This is not the most viable option because the software has to be purchased.

If you decide to clean the registry and error code 0×80070570 still occurs, then one of the files in an installed program might be broken. This can be fixed by deleting the program and reinstalling it. Then make sure the system stays updated when any new updates are available. 

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Error 0x800ccc79

Error 0x800ccc79

Error ox800ccc79 typically appears in Microsoft Outlook when you send messages. The error message can also affect other messaging clients, regardless of the manufacturer. The error message usually states that your e-mail can not be sent due to Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) relay blocking. The specific wording of the message may vary, depending on your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

These error messages are becoming more common because ISPs are starting to take action against SPAM. Many ISPs are blocking SPAM by requiring that each user be dialed directly to their system in order to send messages through their SMTP gateway. This in turn affects users who access their e-mail account from another ISP.



The error message can be caused by a few different problems. The error message might appear if you try to send a message through an ISP’s SMTP gateway and you are logged on to a Local Area Network (LAN) that has an Internet gateway. It also might appear if you try to send a message through a different ISP’s SMTP gateway when you already logged on to an ISP. The error message can also occur if you try to send a message and you are using an ADSL or cable modem to get another ISP.



How to Fix Error ox800ccc79



The e-mail client does not cause this error message to appear. As a messaging client, there are no simple solutions for you to perform if your ISP is blocking all SMTP Relay traffic. The only viable option is to contact your Internet Service Provider for assistance.



A majority of the new SMTP e-mail gateway software allows relaying for specific IP addresses. This permits cable modem and ADSL users to continue using their same ISP. The provider of the cable modem or ADSL must give the customer a static IP address. This will let the customer’s e-mail ISP relay for that specific IP address. Corporate customers who access ISPs through their corporate LAN can seek banks of IP addresses to solve their problem.



It is a possibility that your SMTP server is checking whether the domain or the recipient name exists before it sends the message. This could be the case if the error message is random. The error message could be caused by the recipient’s e-mail server being temporarily down or unavailable. Your SMTP server may reject the relay if it can not verify the address. If this is the case, then no action is required. The message will be sent when the receiving server is up again.



How to Fix Error ox800ccc79 on the Microsoft Network (MSN)



The Microsoft Network (MSN) is an ISP that has imposed SPAM blocking. MSN has also set restrictions that cause SMTP blocking errors if the e-mail address in your Internet Account properties does not match the e-mail address in your MSN account. Other ISPs use similar strategies.



To send or receive messages through an additional ISP, LAN, or DSL and other connection devices through MSN, you must set your SMTP settings to secure. Your MSN e-mail server settings for a third-party connection, LAN, or DSL must be set to secure.smtp.email.msn.com.

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How to Splice a Coaxial Cable?

How to Splice a Coaxial Cable?


A coaxial cable can be spliced with a minimal set of tools, but some of them are specialized. They can be found at a local hardware store. You will need:

    * – Two F connectors
    * –A barrel connector
    * –A pair of diagonal pliers
    * –A coaxial cable stripper preferably, or a knife. A knife is not recommended.
    * –You will also need a coaxial crimping device for the F connectors.



Before you begin, you will also need to determine what type of cable you have. Check the marking on your cable for its designation. The most common types are RG6 and RG59. Other types of coaxial cable exist as well, but they are all designed in the same basic way.



If you can’t identify your cable, the simplest solution is to cut off a piece off and bring it to the hardware store. The alternative is to measure your cable. RG6 has a diameter of .274 inches and and RG59 has a diameter of .233 inches.



Step #1 – Strip the Cable

A coaxial cable is constructed differently than a typical cable. A coaxial cable typically has a black outer vinyl jacket. This is followed by a layer of metal mesh, provided as a shield. Inside that is a white dielectric insulator, followed by the core copper conducting wire.

When stripping the cable, be careful not to damage the innermost copper wire. Coaxial cable stripper are designed to ensure that this doesn’t happen, but precise measurements with a knife will work as well. After stripping the cable and exposing the copper wire, fold the metal mash back over the outer casing. This should leave the insulator intact and bare, along with the copper wire.

Step #2 – Attach the Connectors

While being sure not to damage the inner copper wire, slide each connector on to its respective end of cable. A small amount copper cable should be extending past the end of the each connector.

Step #3- Use the Crimping Tool

A coaxial crimping tool should have settings for both types of cables, RG6 and RG59. Select the appropriate setting, and insert the cable into the tool where it is marked for you to do so. Crimp, and repeat for the other side.

Step #4 – Connect with a Barrel Connector

You’ll notice each end of the cable is male, while a barrel connector has female endings on both sides. Connect each end of cable to the barrel connector by gently inserting, and tightening down the collar on each side.

If you are splicing a cable, always attach a cable of RG6 to another RG6 cable, and likewise for RG54. When done properly, a splicing will be entirely weather proof and last indefinitely outdoors.

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How to Solve a Buffer Overrun Detected Problem

How to Solve a Buffer Overrun Detected Problem

Buffer overrun detected problems may occur when unsafe data is permitted by software that is coded in C or C++. This problem can happen in all operating systems, but it is particularly common on Windows-based operating systems. The unsafe data that is introduced externally can exploit vulnerabilities in software or cause program crashes. This can permit malicious software to enter and harm your computer.

Buffer overrun detected error messages should be corrected as soon as possible to ensure that greater security issues do not arise. Follow the instructions below to solve the buffer overrun detected problem.

Instructions to Solve Buffer Overrun Detected Problem

There are a few steps to follow in order to fix the buffer overrun detected problem. The skill level of this solution is considered moderate, and it should be able to be performed by most users. These steps can only be performed on Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows XP.

Follow these steps to fix the buffer overrun detected problem:

   1. First you need to download the latest security patches, service patches, and hotfixes for your version of Windows. You can do this through the Windows Update service. There are a couple steps to follow to download these patches.

a. If you have Windows XP, then click on Start, All Programs, Accessories, then Windows Update. If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, click on Start then Windows Update.

b. Select all of the important/critical downloads. Wait for Windows to download and install these updates. You may be prompted to restart your computer several times, depending on how many updates are available.

   2. If it is available, download and install a newer version of the non-Microsoft software. You can do this by accessing the integrated Check for Updates feature, or by visiting the software vendor’s website and installing the latest version.
   3. If your firewall is not currently enabled, then install or turn on your firewall. You can switch on the Windows Firewall by following these steps:

a. Click on Start and then Control Panel.

b. Click on Classic View in the left column if applicable. Double-click on Windows Firewall.

c. If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7, then click Turn Windows Firewall On or Off in the left column. Then select On or Turn on Windows Firewall then OK. If you use Windows XP, then in the General tab click On.

After your firewall is enabled, it should block the ports that the potential buffer overrun exploiters will request when they transmit malicious data.

How to Solve Buffer Overrun Detected Problem: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

CyberLink Media Service, or Clmlsvc.exe, scans system files for new media files. If Clmlsvc.exe comes across a path that is more that 255 characters long, then it overflows the buffer. When this happens, you will see the following message on a computer that runs Windows Vista:

“Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library
Buffer Overrun detected!
Program: <program path>\CLML\CLMLSvc.exe

A buffer overrun had been detected which has corrupted the program’s Internal state. The program cannot safely continue execution and must now be terminated.”



This issue can occur when you install an application or install a Windows Vista service pack. It can also happen when you install a software update using Windows Update or Microsoft Update. The error could also occur when you upgrade your computer to Windows 7 from Windows Vista.



If you are performing one of the actions listed above, then the error message can be safely ignored. For example, if the error message comes up during the installation of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2), then you can click on OK to close the error message box. The installation of Windows Vista SP2 will continue and SP2 will be installed correctly.

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How to Solve “Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed”

How to Solve “Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed”


Windows Installer is a very important component of all Windows operating systems that is used to install, uninstall, and support applications and software. If the Windows Installer is corrupted or if the service has stopped for an unknown reason, then an error message comes up. The error message typically appears as: “The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance.”

The error message may happen if you are using Windows XP in Normal mode and the Windows Installer Service in Windows XP is damaged or unregistered. It can also occur if the default authentication level is set to None in the DCOM permissions, and the default Impersonation level is on Anonymous. The error might also occur if the Windows Installer is attempting to access a folder or registry key that the system account does not have Full permissions on, but this occurrence is only NTFS-specific.



Methods to Fix “Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed”



There are five specific methods to fix the error message: “Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed.” The method you use depends on the specific issue. Before you use these methods, verify that you have the service pack installed. For Windows 2000, SP2 should be installed. For Windows NT 4.0, SP6 should be installed. The methods may not be effective if the appropriate service pack is not installed. Below is a list and description of the five methods used to fix the error message.



Method 1: Unregister and re-register the Windows Installer



   1. Click on Start, then click Run. Type MSIEXEC /UNREGISTER and then click OK. It may look like nothing happens at this stage.
   2. Click on Start, then click Run. Type MSIEXEC /REGSERVER and then click OK. It still may look like nothing happens, or you may see an hourglass.
   3. The method is complete. Attempt to use your Windows Installer-based application again.



Method 2: Verify the DCOM Permissions



   1. Click on Start, then click Run. Type dcomcnfg and then click OK.
   2. Go to the Default Properties tab. Click Connect in the Default Authentication Level list. Click Identify and then click OK in the Default Impersonation Level list.
   3. Click on Start, then click Run. Type explorer /select, %windir%\system32\msisip.dll and then click OK.
   4. Rename the Msisip.dll file to Msisip.old.
   5. Reinstall the Windows 2000 Service Pack 3.



Method 3: Give Full Control Permission to the SYSTEM Account



   1. Start Windows Explorer. Right-click your computer’s root hard drive. Then click Properties.
   2. Click on the Security tab. Then click on Add.
   3. Click the SYSTEM account in the Select Users, Computers, or Groups dialog box. Click on Add, and then click on OK.
   4. Click to select the Full Control check box under Allow. Then click OK.
   5. Click the TEMP folder and confirm that the SYSTEM account has full control.



Important Note for Method 4 and Method 5



Method 4 and Method 5 both entail using the registry. It is extremely important to back up the registry before completing these methods because there is a possibility that all of your files will be deleted when modifying the registry. If you back up the registry, then your files will be safe in case of an error.



Follow these steps to back up and restore the Windows registry:



   1. Click on Start, then click Run. Type regedit into the Open box. Click OK.
   2. Click on this registry hive: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.
   3. Click on Permissions on the Edit menu.
   4. Add SYSTEM to the Group or User Names list if it is not listed already. Then click Add.
   5. Verify that the local computer name is in the From this Location box.
   6. In the Enter the Object Names to Select box, type in system. Click OK.
   7. In the Group or User Names list, click on SYSTEM.
   8. Under Allow in the Permissions for SYSTEM box, select the Full Control check box.
   9. Click on Apply. Click OK. Exit the Registry Editor.



Method 4: Verify the Registry Permissions



   1. Click on Start. Click on Run. Then type Regedt32.
   2. Follow these steps for each of the registry hives:

a. Select the hive.

b. For Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4, click on Permissions on the Security menu. For Windows XP, click Permissions on the Edit menu.

   3. Confirm that the SYSTEM account has been added and that the account has Full control. If the SYSTEM account does not have Full control, then add the SYSTEM account with Full control.



Method 5: Fix the Broken Security Key for the MsiServer Service



   1. Start up the computer by using Windows 2000.
   2. Click on Start. Click Run. Type regedit.exe.
   3. Rename the key below to Old_Security: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSIServer\Security
   4. Restart your computer.
   5. Run Instmsiw.exe for installer 2.0 again.

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New Monitors can give life to an older PC

New Monitors can give life to an older PC



    If you want to upgrade your computer, the new monitor is the easiest way to upgrade your computer, because if you have old monitor with new PC, your monitor slow down the system to download image on the screen. The main change with new monitor is the increased screen resolution, fast refresh rates in which a monitor will refresh a image on the screen.

If you want to change the refresh rate of your monitor, Right click on Desktop > Properties > Settings then open Advanced options. Here on the Monitor tab, go to Refresh Frequency list, Here you can change your Monitor frequency with new refresh rate. The default frequency setting of old monitor is 60 Hertz, but your monitor may support more than 60 hertz. First check your monitor manufacturer documentation about your monitor supports. The higher refresh rate reduces the flicker problem on your screen.

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No NTFS Floppies

No NTFS Floppies

 

    Windows XP has never supported NTFS with floppy disks because floppy disks are too small in size for NTFS data structures. If your are using Windows XP and ready to format floppy disk, first right click on drive A, then the only option you will find FAT format.

    If your system uses any file system like FAT , FAT32  and NTFS, but you can  format your floppy  using FAT only.

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How to Turn Your Num Lock On Forever?

How to Turn Your Num Lock On Forever?

    You can set your Num Lock to stay on by default when you logon your system.

    There are two different techniques to set Num Lock stay on by default.

        *          If you can use Registry Editor correctly then Click on start button and type Regedt32.exe in Run command. Here Navigate to HKEY_USERS\.Default\Control Panel\Keyboard and change the value for InitialKeyboardIndicators from 0 to 2.
        *          You can do same by configuring the script to change the NUM LOCK state. Click Start button and then open Notepad. Copy the giving code and paste in Notepad.

           set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

           WshShell.SendKeys "{NUMLOCK}"

          Now save this file with name "num.vbs" must including the quotes. At the end copy this file to user startup folder. The path for this folder is Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.

          Now restart the computer. Num Lock should come on and stay on.

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How to Close All Windows Programs quickly?

How to Close All Windows Programs quickly?


    A cool tip to minimize and maximize all your active windows programs. You can do all using your mouse, but if you want to do this with keyboard then simply press Windows key+M to minimize all active programs and later maximize it using Windows key+Shift+M.

    If you want to minimize the all active windows programs one by one then use the shortcut  by pressing Alt+Space+N keys and sequentially maximize the active windows programs using shortcut  Alt+Space+X keys.

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How to Transfer Pictures from Camera to Computer

How to Transfer Pictures from Camera to Computer

Despite the significant increase in storage capacity on memory cards in digital cameras, most end users require the ability to transfer pictures from the camera to a personal computer. Once transferred, the pictures can be archived to guard against data loss, uploaded to social media sites, or further manipulated for printing or sharing with friends and family. The three most common methods to transfer pictures are to directly connect the camera to the computer, using an external memory card reader, or directly inserting the memory card into a built-in reader on the computer.

Steps to Transfer Pictures from a Cameral to Computer

Direct Computer Connection

Step 1 – Turn on the digital camera.

Step 2 – Connect the camera to the computer using the USB connector that was included with your camera at purchase.

Step 3 – Open Windows Explorer on a PC by pressing the “Windows” and “E” keys simultaneously. The camera’s memory card will display as an external drive that can be opened by double clicking the drive. Most memory cards will then have a default folder displayed that will need to be opened to view the picture files. Alternatively, Microsoft provides an Auto play Window that opens where you can click the “Open Folder to View Files” menu option to conduct the same task. Once opened, the files can be copied to a local folder on your computer for archival or further manipulation. Additionally, the Windows Auto play feature has an automatic import feature than can be used to import all pictures to the computer.

Step 4 – On a Mac computer, the cameral will appear as an icon on the desktop. This folder can then be opened to copy the files to your computer in a similar fashion as on a Windows computer.

Step 5 – After copying the files to your computer, unmounts the camera if required by your computer’s operating system by “Ctrl clicking” on a Mac or “Right Clicking” on a Windows computer and selecting the appropriate menu option.



Using a Memory Card Reader

Memory card readers eliminate the need to connect the camera to the computer, however, require an additional investment in the reader itself to use. Despite this, many users prefer to use multiple memory cards and upload via card reader at a convenient time.

Step 1 – Connect the memory card reader to the computer if not already connected.
Step 2 – Turn off the digital camera and remove the memory card.

Step 3 – Depending on the type of memory card being used, it may require an adapter to fit into the card reader slot. If so, insert the card into the adapter.

Step 4 – Insert the memory card into the card reader.

Step 5 – View and transfer the pictures to the computer using the same method(s) available under the direct computer connection.

Using a Built-In Memory Card Reader

Many laptops and desktop computers are now manufactured with built-in memory card readers. The reader is typically located on the front or side of the laptop and work similarly to external card readers. Although designed to fit most memory card standards, some built-in card readers do require the purchase of a memory card adapter to successfully read and transfer pictures from the card to the computer.

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How to Make Facebook Your Homepage?

How to Make Facebook Your Homepage?

As the popularity of Facebook continues to expand, a large number of computer users spend the majority of their online time solely on the Facebook portal. As a result, the desire to avoid wasting time opening the computer’s web browser to a default page that is not Facebook has increased. Although not difficult to change, many computer users do not know how to change the default homepage on the computer browser to Facebook. The following guide provides steps for the commonly installed web browsers.

Steps to Make Facebook Your Homepage

Internet Explorer

Step 1 – Open Internet Explorer by double clicking the program icon on your computer’s desktop.

Step 2 – Select the “Tools” menu.

Step 3 – Choose the “Internet Options” menu option followed by selecting the “General” menu tab.

Step 4 – Under the Homepage menu text box, delete the existing web page, and enter “http://www.facebook.com” or ”https://www.facebook.com” in the text box.

Step 5 – Click the “Ok” menu button and restart Internet Explorer for the changes to take effect.

Mozilla Firefox

Step 1 – Launch Mozilla Firefox by double clicking the program icon on your computer’s desktop.

Step 2 – Open the “Tools” menu followed by choosing the “Options” menu choice.

Step 3 – Select the “General” menu tab. Under the “Startup” menu section, select the “When Firefox starts” drop-down menu followed by clicking “Show my homepage.”

Step 4 – Enter “http://www.facebook.com” or “https://www.facebook.com”  in the “Home Page” menu text box.

Step 5 – Select the “Ok” menu button and restart Mozilla Firefox to complete changing the homepage to Facebook.

Google Chrome

Step 1 – Open Google Chrome by double clicking the program icon on the computer’s desktop.

Step 2 – Select or click the “Wrench” icon located in the upper, right-hand corner of the Google Chrome display.

Step 3 – Click the “Options” me nu choice and then select the “Basics” menu tab.

Step 4 – Under the “Home Page” menu section, choose the “Open this page” option.

Step 5 – Enter “http://www.facebook.com” or “https://www.facebook.com”  in the text box.

Step 6 – Select the “On Startup” menu section then choose the “Open the home page” menu option.

Step 7 – Close the browser tab to complete changing the default home page to Facebook.

Safari

Step 1 – Open the Safari web browser on your Mac.

Step 2 – Choose the “Preferences” menu option.

Step 3 – Select the “General” menu tab.

Step 4 – Enter “http://www.facebook.com” or “https://www.facebook.com”  in the text box located under the “Home Page” section.

Step 5 – Close the Safari window and Facebook will now be the default home page on your Mac.

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Buffer Overflow

Buffer Overflow



A buffer overflow occurs when a computer application attempts to assign data in a data structure past the point that the structure is designed to store information. In the classic case, a buffer is designed as a sequential section of memory assigned to contain the information. The type of information can vary from an array of integers to objects. When information is stored outside of the allocated block of memory, the program can be crashed or computer malware can be executed.

Why Are Buffer Overflows Dangerous?

Buffer overflows are best known from the software security vulnerabilities they create. They are often used to attack new web and stand-alone applications as well as legacy programs. Although it is difficult to discover a buffer overflow vulnerability, a number of attackers have identified buffer overflow vulnerabilities in a variety of products and web resources. Once identified, the vulnerability can be used to execute computer malware on targeted computers putting end-user’s and companies at-risk of attack.
How Does a Buffer Overflow Work?

In the classic exploit, the person attacking the program or system will send information to the targeted application that is stored in an undersized buffer. The information on the call stack will be overwritten to include the return pointer of the function or method. The information sent by the attacker will set the value of the return point to transfer control to the computer malware or other malicious code stored in the attacking information. At the program architecture level, a buffer overflow vulnerability normally occurs when an attacker successfully finds a violation of the programming assumptions not caught by error checking or by faulty memory manipulation.
What Are Other Types of Buffer Overflows?

There are a number of other buffer overflow attacks that have emerged in addition to the classic case. These include the format string attack, off-by-one error, and the heap buffer overflow. Commonalities between the various types include programming code that relies on external data to control application behavior, complex programming architecture, and dependence upon properties of data enforced outside the immediate scope of the programming code.
How Can Buffer Overflow Attacks Be Used Against Web Applications?

Similar to traditional buffer overflow attacks, web applications are also susceptible to the attack. In the web app case, an attacker will send specifically designed data inputs to the app to cause it to execute arbitrary code in order to take over the web or application server. The attack can also be used to target application server products and can pose significant risk to the users of the product. Common web vulnerabilities to the attack arise when the apps rely on libraries to conduct work and in custom code that does not undergo significant error testing.
How Do You Guard Against Buffer Overflow Attacks?

The primary means of defense against a buffer overflow attack is to keep up-to-date on all computer application and web product updates. Failure to apply the most recent patches to products is one of the most common sources of vulnerabilities to buffer overflow attacks. If running a website, making use of commonly available scanners to analyze the site to identify flaws in custom or commercially acquired web products is another proactive step that can be taken to identify the vulnerability prior to exploitation by rogue attackers.

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The Highest Paying Keywords in Online Advertising

The Highest Paying Keywords in Online Advertising

Do you know what kind of money advertisers are willing to spend on Google AdWords to reach out to potential customers? Well you may be a bit surprised to learn that CPC rates, or the amount that an advertiser pays to Google if a search user clicks on an ad once, can as high as $55 in certain categories.

WordStream,  an online marketing company, analyzed the most expensive keyword categories for online advertising and found that keywords related to Insurance, Loans, Mortgage, Attorneys and Credit were the most expensive with advertising costs ranging between $55-$45 per click.

In the tech domain, the high-paying keywords are around web hosting, conference call services, CRM / help-desk software and data recovery software.

The advertising rates for such niches are so high for two reasons – there’s plenty of competition among advertisers so they have to bid higher to outbid the other and second, the return after winning a customer is extremely high.

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How to Fix the Unmountable Boot Volume Error Message in Windows XP?

How to Fix the Unmountable Boot Volume Error Message in Windows XP?

A common error that occurs with the Windows XP operating system (OS) that results in a system crash is the unmountable boot volume error message. When the error occurs, it is an indication the OS is having difficulty starting or booting from the computer’s “C” drive. Due to the maturity of the Windows XP OS, the problem can be troubleshot and corrected without having to enlist professional assistance in most cases.

The unmountable boot volume error is commonly thrown when a hard drive has been connected with the wrong IDE cable. This can occur when changing out old hard drives on computer’s still running Windows XP when using a standard 40-wire connector cable to connect an UDMA (Ultra Direct Memory Access) drive. Additionally, if the computer’s BIOS settings are configured to force the PC to use the faster UDMA modules, the error can occur requiring you to reconfigure the BIOS to load the default, “fail-safe” settings. Finally, a corrupted BOOT.ini file located in the root directory of the computer file system or boot drive can result in the error being thrown.unmountable boot volume windows xp fix How to Fix the Unmountable Boot Volume Error Message in Windows XP?
Steps to Fix the Unmountable Boot Volume Error Message in Windows XP

Step 1 – Restart the computer with the Windows XP boot disks inserted into the CD/DVD drive after verifying the correct hard drive IDE cable is being used on your computer.

Step 2 – At the Windows XP Welcome screen, press the “R” key to initiate the Windows XP Recovery Console Repair Utility application.

Step 3 – On multiple-boot capable computers, choose the Windows XP installation requiring repair on the subsequently displayed screen.

Step 4 – If prompted, enter the administrator password for the computer. If no prompt is displayed, select the default menu options to proceed with the repair.

Step 5 – Enter “CHKDSK/R” at the DOS command prompt followed by pressing the “Enter” key.

Step 6 – Enter “exit” at the DOS prompt followed by the pressing the “Enter” key after the CHKDSK utility finishing running on your computer.

Step 7 – If the error is thrown upon reboot, repeat steps 1-4. Then, enter the “fixboot” command at the MS DOS prompt. The FIXBOOT command will then write a new partition boot sector to the Windows system partition.

Step 8 – Restart your computer and the Unmountable Boot Volume Error will be corrected.

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Air India Offers Unlimited Flying Packages

As part of Indian Independence day celebration, Air India  is offering unlimited flying packages in Domestic sector valid for 1 month till 15 September 2011. This is one of the best limited time deals which frequent flyers will find a steal!

You can buy Air India tickets passess in 2 categories [All inclusive fares]

    * Silver Pass – Economy class travel – Rs 30,000
    * Platinum Pass – Executive class travel – Rs 50,000

Air India customers who avail of this ticketing deal have to complete travel on or before 25 September, 2011. Also note that the unlimited travel offer is valid on Indian Domestic network only and has to completed within 10 Days from the date of start of Journey.

Both Silver and Platinum Pass are for sale  within India only and cannot be combined with any other fare type or travel discount coupon. Remember no refund is permissible after the passenger has commenced the first leg of the Journey. More details here.  I am sure frequent flyers will find the deal very useful.

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How to Restore iTunes Library?

How to Restore iTunes Library?

There are a number of reasons which require end-users to restore the iTunes library. These can range from purchasing a new computer, reloading an operating system, or suffering through a hard drive crash. Once the computer is restored, the iTunes program has to be reinstalled if not backed up via alternative means. Once installed, music contained in the previous iTunes library will not be restored automatically. In fact, if an iPod, iPhone, or iPad is connected and synched with the new installation of iTunes, the entire music library stored on the respective portable device can be lost. When iTunes was first released, third party software was required to restore the iTunes library; however, the process can be now be accomplished without purchase of additional software.

Steps to Restore the iTunes Library

Step 1 – Restore the computer from the event that resulted in losing the iTunes installation and multimedia library.

Step 2 – Download the appropriate version of iTunes for your computer’s Operating System (OS). After downloading the software, double click the installation file on a Windows computer to install on the targeted computer. Some configurations of the Windows OS will require that the user be logged-on as an administrator.

Step 3 – Connect the iDevice (iPod, iPhone, iPad) to the computer that contains the iTunes library to restore on the target computer. After connecting the device, do not allow it to synch with the iTunes application or all multimedia will be removed from the device.

Step 4 – If the purchased files were made on a different computer than the one being restored, select the “Store” menu option and then click the “Authorize Computer” menu option. The iTunes application will then ask for the iTunes account login and password to proceed with the authorization.

Step 5 – Choose the “File” menu button followed by clicking the “Transfer Purchases from iPod” menu choice. This option will be greyed out unless an iDevice is connected to the computer. *Note, if you have a mix of iTunes purchased multimedia and non-purchased files, ensure you skip this step and continue to step 7 or you may import duplicate copies of the purchased music and movies.

Step 6 – The music previously purchased from iTunes will now be transferred to the “Purchased” folder under the “Store” folder on the iTunes menu interface.

Step 7 – To recover additional multimedia files not purchased from the iTunes store, open the Windows Explorer by pressing the “Windows” and “E” keys simultaneously or by opening the “Finder” on a Mac.

Step 8 – Allow hidden folders to be viewed by choosing the “Tools” and “Folder Options” menu options. Then, select the “Show Hidden Files and Folders” menu option on a Windows computer. On a Mac, choose the “Applications/Utilities” folder and then open the “Terminal” application. Enter “defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE” followed by selecting the “Return” key. Finally, enter “killall Finder” to exit the Terminal application.

Step 9 – Open the “iPod_Control” folder on the “E Drive” followed by opening the “Music” folder.

Step 10 – In the iTunes interface open the “Advanced Preferences” menu and check the “Copy Files to iTunes Music Folder When Adding to Library” box if not selected already.

Step 11 – Choose the “File” and “Add Folder to Library” menu options on a Windows computer. On a Mac choose the “Add to Library” menu choice and select the “Music” folder on the iDevice opened in the previous step. Depending on the size of library stored on the iDevice, it may take some time to complete the restoration of the iTunes library.

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How to Install Extra Hard Drive in Mac Mini

How to Install Extra Hard Drive in Mac Mini

Did you know the new Apple Mac Mini has enough space inside to install an extra second hard drive! The Apple Mac mini  is a small power packed complete computer, simply add a monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse and you have a advanced desktop to work with. And if you could just add another hard drive inside the already compact Mac mini – nothing could be better.

Apple Mac Mini already comes powered with a 500GB (5400-rpm) hard drive, which is configurable to 750GB (7200-rpm) hard drive (2.5GHz model also configurable to 256GB solid-state drive or 256GB solid-state drive and 750GB (7200-rpm) hard drive, only at the Apple Online Store). The iFixit team performed a tear down of the Mac Mini  and found enough space to install a second hard drive.
Extra Hard Drive in Mac Mini

 Subsequently the ifixit guys launched a Mac Mini Dual Hard Drive Kit  for users who want to add a second hard drive to Mac Mini.  Here is the stepwise tutorial  on how to install the extra hard drives to your Mac mini. Here is more help  on  adding 2nd Hard Drive to Non-Server Minis.

Note: Remember this is not endorsed by Apple and may void your product warranty. So try it at your own risk if you know your way around exploring Mac mini.

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Apple Campus 2 at Cupertino

Apple Campus 2 at Cupertino

The new Apple Campus 2 is proposed to come up at Cupertino and they plan a huge circular ‘spaceship-like’ Office, Research and Development Building over 2.8 million square feet which will house 13000 people in one building!

New Apple campus 2 spread over 175 acre area has also planned a 1,000 seat Corporate Auditorium, a Corporate Fitness Center and research facilities of 300,000 square feet!

Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs recently presented his proposal for the new Apple Campus to the Cupertino City Council. See the video below.

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Quick Format Vs Default Format

Quick Format Vs Default Format


Today tip about formatting your Hard disk partitions. When you ready to format you partitions, you have two methods to format a partition, you can work with default formatting and other quick format method.

When you first time format your system partition, you should use default method. This is slow and low-level formatting but with this method you can remove all data from the partition as well as the hard disk is scanned for bad sectors. Here you can fix your system bad sectors.

If you select the quick format method, you can save time but you can remove only data from the partition and does not scan the disk for bad sectors. If you sure about your hard disk health then quick format should be fine to remove data with in short time.

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Using REGEDIT With Safety

Using REGEDIT With Safety, Computer Tips, Registry backup

Make sure before modifying your system Registry about its backup, because Registry contains all information how your system runs. This backup will help you to restore Registry in case any problem occurs after modifying. Learn how you can Export and Import Registry File Before Editing?

You can backup the whole Registry and also its subkeys.
Click Start Button then type regedit in Run box and click Ok button. Here you can export the whole Registry or you can locate the required subkeys that contain the information that you want to edit.

Go to File menu option then click on Export option for backup and save it with on any your system drive with .reg extension and you can restore this backup going File menu using import option.

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Removing Add/Remove Programs Entries From RegEdit

Removing add - Programs Entries From RegEdit

Generally we use Add/Remove programs option in Control Panel to remove any unwanted program from our computer. Normally this may be due to poorly designed uninstaller with this program. That is why some programs may not be removed properly and a reference to this program remains in the computer registry. This reference in registry may be creating problems to run your computer smoothly. Here you need to delete this reference to edit your computer registry using RegEdit editor.

    *      First go to Start button and open Run dialog box. Type here RegEdit and press Enter.
    *      Now in editor Navigate to the given path
    *      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall.
    *      Here locate the entry created by your program with its name and select that entry from the list on the left panel and delete its key.
    *      Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer, the program will be removed from your computer permanently.

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Safer Registry Editing

Safer Registry Editing - How to edit Registry tips and Tricks


Make sure before modifying your system Registry about its backup and you need to know how to organized the registry, how to perform the basic editing, because Registry contains all information how your system runs. This backup will help you to restore Registry in case any problem occurs after modifying. Learn how you can Export and Import Registry File before Editing?

You can backup the whole Registry and only Registry subkeys also.
Click Start Button then type regedit in Run dialog box and click Ok button. Here you can backup the whole Registry or you can locate the required subkeys that contain the information that you want to edit.

Go to File menu option then click on Export option for backup and save it with on any your system drive with .reg extension and you can restore this backup going File menu using import option.

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Task Manager running but hidden from view

 Task Manager running, information about programs and processes

If you are using Windows Task Manager to display the information about programs and processes that are running on your computer. You can start your Windows Task Manager with pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or with pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys.

To keep Task Manager hidden when it is minimized.

    *      First open it by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys then go to Options menu and click on Hide When Minimized.
    *      You can easily restore it, if you click on the icon of Task Manager that will appear in taskbar near the time display.

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Write A Batch File To Start Program In Startup

Write A Batch File - start computer applications automatically

You can start your computer applications automatically and control the sequence of the programs when your computer comes up.

Here we consider you want to run three different applications (WordPad, calculator, and notepad) and minimized automatically with sequence at windows startup. However, you can write a batch file to do the job for you. Open any text editor like notepad and type the following command.

start /min wordpad.exe start /min calc.exe start /min notepad.exe

Now choose the option, Save As to save this file with .bat extension. For example filename.bat.

Now Right- click on Start button and choose open > Double click Programs > here open Startup folder. Now drag your .bat file in the Startup folder and close the dialog box.

Next time When you restart the computer, WordPad, Calc will start first and then Notepad. You won't see the batch file run because you told it to run minimized.

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Recycle as Much as You Want

Recycle as Much as You Want  - Increase the size of Recycle Bin

You can increase and decrease the size of the Recycle Bin. There are some size limitations with Recycle Bin size, its default size is equivalent to 10 percent of the drive size. But if you delete a larger size file accidentally, you can retrieve this file from Recycle Bin that is why you should set the maximum storage size of the Recycle Bin.

    *      First Right click on the Recycle Bin icon on the Desktop of your computer then go to Properties.
    *      Adjust the slider bar in the center of the screen from 10% to maximum size as you want.
    *      Then click OK button to save your new sitting and exit the Recycle Bin Properties Window.
    *      After change reboot your computer to have Windows fully initiate the necessary changes to your system.

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