LINUX troubleshooting commands/tools

List of Linux and Unix commands

Here is a list of Linux and Unix commands which will be useful for you. These commands can be used as a quick reference to simplify your Linux or Unix using experience. The commands are categorized into different categories depending upon the operation of the command. Almost commands of every type are listed here. The commands are listed with their category , command and the operation it does.

Linux Commands

mkdir - make directories Usage mkdir [OPTION] DIRECTORY Options Create the DIRECTORY(ies), if they do not already exist.  Mandatory arguments to long options are mandatory for short options too.  -m, mode=MODE  set permission mode (as in chmod), not rwxrwxrwx - umask  -p, parents  no error if existing, make parent directories as needed  -v,

LINUX Q & A

Question: What are the minimum hardware and space requirements for installing Red Hat Linux on my PC? Answer: This depends on the version of Red Hat Linux you wish to install. Different releases contain various sets of application packages and different versions of the Linux kernel, both of which are important when judging system requirements. Red Hat Linux 7.1:

Macintosh Error Codes

error -32768 svTempDisable: Temporarily disable card but run primary init. error -32640 svDisabled: Reserve range -32640 to -32768 for Apple temp disables. error -32615 fontNotOutlineErr: bitmap font passed to routine that does outlines only error -23048 outOfMemory: Not enough memory is available to issue the needed DNR query or to build the DNR cache. error -23047 dnrErr: The domain

MAC FAQ

Can a Mac run Windows and Microsoft Office?Yes. Microsoft Office is available for the Mac, and Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files created on a Mac are fully compatible with Windows. Most other popular applications are available for the Mac, too. But if you need to use a particular Windows-only application, you have a few options: Boot Camp comes with every new Mac, and it lets you run Windows

Free Windows 7 Themes from Microsoft

Microsoft has made ready in time for Christmas and some new theme packages for Windows 7 can download for free. As usual, users with the packages can Design the user interface of Windows 7 to adjust as desired. These theme packages are in addition to the wintry Christmas Theme Twinkle Wish and contain not only background images, but also suitable settings for the design of the Aero interface. The

Fraps for Windows 7 and DirectX 11

I think Beepa is the relatively unknown software company, but they had developed the useful tool called Fraps. Fraps is still working on the appearance of the tool and Its latest version is full support for Windows 7 and DirectX 11.The small program is shareware, but it can be also with a few limitations for free. This will be displayed in videos a watermark lower right, some limitations in the

Access USB problems in Windows 7 64bit

Some of Nvidia's nForce chipset equipped motherboards is unable to tolerate Windows 7 64bit. When used memory addresses above of 232 bytes, you may experience problems accessing USB storage devices.* According to the Internet, Microsoft is already working on a solution. You can install a update, therefore, prevents access by the system addresses memory above the 4-gigabyte limit. The link should

Slow Running OS- Call A Computer Help

One of the most common issues faced by the computer users is slow running operating system. Users commonly call their vendors or search for online PC help solutions to repair this annoying problem. Various computer help services available online provides easy and quick ways to speed up computer operating system in a most interactive way. The most common cause of system slow down, as suggested by

Speed up your slow connection using These Tips

Are you annoyed of Slow Dial-up Connections? Feeling frustrated during your request of Web page is taking time? It’s very time wasting in case of sending and receiving of mails and files. So here are some tips to follow and get rid of all problems, increase your browsing experience, productivity and speed.1.Compress while sending multiple files.In order to send more than one file via e-mail use

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How to Save Pictures in Facebook Email

Facebook has its own email program so you can easily email your facebook friends.  This is especially useful for those friends you might have an email address for.  And like other email programs, you can attach photos to your messages.  This is a great way to share profile pictures and other small images, but is not ideal for sending multiple images.When a photo is sent via Facebook emaiil, it

How to check if a site is do-follow or no-follow?

Everyone who owns a website or blog is concerned about SEO,and getting quality back-links from all over the web is an equally important part of "Search engine optimization".and more over links from "do-follow" site means improving your ranking.So here is the question,        "How do i find if a site that is linking to mine is having do follow or no follow attribute"Find this is not a difficult

Check no-follow links using Google Chrome

In my previous post i wrote about How to check do follow and no follow links? .Today i will show you another way to check the same using a simple Google Chrome extension called "nofollow.crx". This is really simple,this amazing tool simply highlights all the nofollow or noindex  link using red color.and in this way you can easily check the links on any website. Take a look at the

External Drive Troubleshooting Steps

 WINDOWSCheck the Power CableCheck the power cables are well seated in the external drive (applies  only to 3.5” external drives), and also the AC socket you are connected to.Do no have the drive connected through a USB hub.. ensure it is connected directly to the PC or laptop. Similarly make sure the adapter is connected directly to an AC outlet, and not via an extention cord.If this is a

How To Add Music To My Blog?

Wondering how to add your favorite music to your blog.adding some music also pleases the visitors.and in some way  increases the time on page.In this post you will know how easy it is.You will need to create an account in free music hosting site.(just search in Google for free music hosting sites) and also an account in mix pod.In my case i will use Opendrive for free hosting.and also an account

Most Commonly Used Website Resolution

The most commonly used Resolution is 1024 x 800 and 1024 x 768.This is what the stats say.and the experts suggest that website should be optimized at 1024 x 800 or 1024 x 768 as this is the most commonly used.take look at the pie diagramDesigning website that pleases you should not be your aim but to satisfy and please the visitors.always keep in mind about your target audience.and of course the

Test Your Blog/Website In Different Screen Resolutions

Blogger or a Website owner should always see to it that their blog/website is user friendly (includes easy navigation,simple language,a good design) and also an important part of it is compatibility in different screen resolutions.The most used resolutions are 1200 x 800 and 1024 x 768. If your blog/website is not compatible with all major screen resolutions your blog/website will look really bad

How to Earn Godfather Points in Mafia Wars

Many people will not be interested in this information ... but since a lot of my clients play Mafia Wars on Facebook (as well as other games), I get asked a lot of information about playing these games.  And as usual, i like to share information here so everybody can benefit it from it.  Mafia Wars is one of the hottest games on Facebook (and MySpace). In short, you create a mobster character and

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Monitor how much CPU and memory resources are being used

Monitor how much CPU and memory resources are being used The Performance tab includes four graphs. The top two graphs show how much CPU is being used both at the moment and for the past few minutes. (If the CPU Usage History graph appears split, your computer either has multiple CPUs, a single dual-core CPU, or both.) A high percentage means that programs or processes are requiring a lot

How to Insert Pictures Into Microsoft Works Word Documents

Microsoft Works Word comes preinstalled on many new computers (unlike Microsoft Office, which you have to purchase).  Works Word is similar to Word, but does look and feel a bit different.  Inserting images into Works Word is also similar, but the terminology and steps are a bit different.  The instructions below will help you insert images into your Works Word documents as well as manipulate the

some tricks for fast login and logout using the keyboard

Some tricks for fast login and logout using the keyboard, for windows:*Windows key followed by Right arrow key 3 times and R key will restart the computer. *Windows key followed by Right arrow key 3 times and U or Enter key will shut down the computer.*Windows key followed by Right arrow key 3 times and W key will switch users.*Windows key followed by Right arrow key 1 time and then Enter key

What is Kindle?

 Kindle is Amazon's flagship ebook product. It is compact, sleek, and portable and helps reading ebooks on the go, it has also inbuilt wifi feature. The amazon kindle file extension .azw. You can buy ebook from amazon store and read them whenever you wish, on the go.It is a perfect gift to your beloved :) It is reported Amazon sells more ebooks these days as Kindle users are rapidly growing.It is

Preparing to Move Hard Drive to Another Computer

Preparing to Move Hard Drive to Another ComputerTo remove the devices from device manager when taking a HD from one computer to another,simply:Run RegeditGo to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ and delete the Enum sectionThis removes all of the hardware specific settings

Optimise Display Settings

Windows XP can look sexy but displaying all the visual items can waste system resources. To optimize:1.Go to Start2. Click Settings3. Click Control Panel4. Click System5. Click Advanced tab6. In the Performance tab click Settings7. Leave only the following ticked:- Show shadows under menus- Show shadows under mouse pointer- Show translucent selection rectangle- Use drop shadows for icons labels

Creating Shutdown Icon or One Click Shutdown

Navigate to your desktop. On the desktop, right-click and go to New, then to Shortcut (in other words, create a new shortcut). You should now see a pop-up window instructing you to enter a command line path.Use this path in “Type Location of the Item”SHUTDOWN -s -t 01If the C: drive is not your local hard drive, then replace “C” with the correct letter of the hard drive. Click the “Next” button.

Improve XP shutdown Speed

This tweak reduces the time XP waits before automatically closing any running programs when you give it the command to shutdown.Go to Start then select RunType 'Regedit' and click okFind 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\'Select 'WaitToKillAppTimeout'Right click and select 'Modify'Change the value to '1000'Click 'OK'Now select 'HungAppTimeout'Right click and select 'Modify'Change the value

Get rid of Logo1_.exe virus manually

Get rid of Logo1_.exe virus manuallyHere is what you exactly do to remove the Logo1_.exe virus: 1. open task manager and look for the process logo1_ and terminate it 2. now go to c:/windows and delete logo1_.exe file 3. create a copy of any exe file ( I used TASKMAN ) and rename it to Logo1_ 4. change its permissions to read only.

Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons completely

Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons completelyTo remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons in any type of document:a) Perform instructions described under ‘Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons’. For your convenience, steps 1 to 3 are reported here.b) Perform instructions described under ‘Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons (2)’. For your convenience, steps 4 and 5 are reported here.c

Shutdown Command Via Command Prompt New Trick

Shutdown Command Via Command Prompt :-The 'Shutdown' Command Becomes More Flexible and Automated when used from the Command Prompt.To Run the 'Shutdown' command from the command prompt, go to 'Start > Run', type 'cmd', and press 'Enter'.In the black box (the command prompt) type 'Shutdown' and the Switches you want to use with the 'Shutdown' command.You have to use at least one switch for the

Calculations On Command Prompt

Calculations On Command PromptThe command processor CMD.EXE comes with a mini-calculator that can perform simple arithmetic on 32-bit signed integers:C:\>set /a 2+24C:\>set /a 2*(9/2)8C:\>set /a (2*9)/29C:\>set /a "31>>2"7Note that we had to quote the shift operator since it would otherwise be Missinterpreted as a "redirect stdout and append" operator.For more information, type set /? at the

Use a Shortcut to Local Area Network Connection Information Tip

Use a Shortcut to Local Area Network Connection Information Tip:Here's something new in Windows XP, instead of using the command line program and typing ipconfig to get local area network information, you can try using the following shortcut:* Click on Start, point to Connect to, and then click Show All Connections.* Right–click the connection you want information about, and then click Status.*

Turning off System Beeps

Turning off System BeepsIf you want to turn off all system beeps (like the ones that go through your computers’ internal speaker):Start RegeditGo to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\SoundEdit the key Beep and give it a value of NoDownload reg file

SPEED UP UR ACROBAT READER (ALMOST LIKE NOTEPAD)

SPEED UP UR ACROBAT READER (ALMOST LIKE NOTEPAD)-1. Go to the installation folder of acrobat reader(C:\program files\adobe\acrobat\reader\.. whatever)2. Move all the files and folders from the "plugins" directory to the "Optional" directory. (I repeat.. cut and paste the files NOT copy & paste).Also make sure that acrobat reader is not open else it will lock the files and not allow you to move

Use offline files

If you use files on a network, you understand how troubling it can be when the network goes down or you want to work offline at another location!Windows 7 makes it easy for home or business users to take their online network content with them on the go, and makes the synchronization seamless when they connect back on!If you’re using Windows 7, learn how to enable offline files below.The

Faster Window 7

Faster Window SwitchingDisabling the Minimize-Maximize animation effects can significantly make your system run a lot faster. Disabling is pretty simple: STEP 1. Click Start and type in ‘SystemPropertiesPerformance‘.STEP 2. Navigate the Visual Effects tab.STEP 3. Uncheck ‘Animate Windows when minimizing and maximizing’ and click on OK.Speedup Windows 7 Boot TimesBy default Windows 7 uses one

Lost Windows Recovery/installation Cd Disk How To Fix

But how do you restore your windows installation cd image from hidden partition? We hope that is what he did, producer copy of Windows XP CD-ROM image on your hard drive. Hard drives are so large these days that it takes up little space and has some advantages speak in a second.To determine if the image of the CD ROM will appear on your computer, look for a folder called I386. There may be

Auto Login Windows 7 Without Typing User Password

First, open the Run window by pressing the Windows key + R or launch the Command Prompt. Type one of the following two commands: netplwiz.exe or control userpasswords2. No matter which one you use, they have identical results and launch the same window.Once you run the command, a User Accounts window similar to the one below will launch. There you will see the list of users registered on your

Recover Deleted Files In Windows 7

At times we delete files from our recycle bin and then we wonder how to recover deleted files in windows 7. The best thing to keep in mind is that a deleted file always exists somewhere on the hard drive, it is just a difficult task to locate those files if you do not know where to look for them.If you cannot locate a file on your hard drive or if you have deleted it or perhaps modified it,

Recover and Reset Password in Windows 7/Vista/XP/2003/2K/NT

Method 1: Take a rest, and try hard to remember the forgotten passwordSometimes, human beings are a bit “strange. You will not get the thing you need for urgency. Thus, a cafe, take a glance or even return after a few days, you may find that suddenly “remember” your Windows password.Method 2: Try Blank Password Administrator Login BackdoorIn Windows XP (not Windows Vista as Administrator

change your password in Windows 7.

Instructions Step 1 Click on the "Start" , which is the "Windows Orb" at the lower left, and choose Control Panel. Step 2 Click on the "User Accounts and Family Safety" heading in the Control Panel. Under the "User Accounts" heading, click on the link for "Change your Windows password." Step 3 This will take you to your User Account window. If you already have a password, you will see a

Network Problems on Windows 7

Reasons why Windows 7 isn’t connecting to the Internet - * IP Address* Network Configuration* FirewallIP Address – Your IP address identifies your computer whenever it goes online. If there is a conflict, say if your desktop and laptop have the same address, you may experience problems.If you are using a static system (basically, you choose an IP address in a certain range that you get from

Windows XP Warnings

Warning! #1Should you do a repair install and is it the best choice?A Repair Install is not foolproof and should not be considered the cure-all fix for non-boot situations. The below procedure applies only if you can still boot into Windows. To prevent loss of data and/or program settings, perform the following before the Repair Install.Manually delete the Undo_guimode.txt file from the

Windows XP FAQ

What are the minimum requirements to install XP? "What are the minimum requirements to install XP?"PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required; Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family or compatible processor recommended

Testing your RAM Using Memtest86+

RAM- Random Access Memory,is one of the things that get damaged easily in a system and Bad RAM is the root cause of many computer problems such as randomly restarting or not booting at all.and most of the times the OS is blamed.How does Ram gets damaged?RAM can get damaged for a number of reasons from Manufacturing  to installation.or too much heat,humidity or excessive voltage can result in

Computer Memory is an Essential Part of the Computer

Computer memory is an essential part of the computer because it allows it to store vital information that you will need. Whether the information is in the form of pictures, data or sounds, a computer with a lot of memory can store it for you. There are three basic types of computer memory and you will need to know a little bit about each to ensure your computer is running effectively.Random

Computer Tips: Troubleshooting "No Sound"

Having a Computer that does not have a sound is kinda annoying, Right? I am sure some of you have experienced it quite some time in your life with computers. And yes, I know what you feel.Here are some Computer Tips in Troubleshooting "No Sound":1.) Check your speakerIf it is turned on or the cables if it is connected to the correct audio port of your tower, the audio port usually has a color

How to change your Blog address

A very simple tutorial to help you to change your blogger address.follow these simple steps and get your job done.1)Click on Dashboard2)Now click on Settings and then select Publishing3)Enter the blog address you want and enter word verification4) once its available click on save settings 

How to Stop Following a blog on blogger

What if you want to unfollow a blog that you are following.Doing this is very easy and much more easier with this tutorial. Follow this easy tutorial :1)  Log into Blogger,click on Dashboard2) Then scroll down click on Manage3)Then a new dialog box will open ,choose the blog you want to unfollow ,click settings4)log in using Google or any specified id5) Click on stop Following this site

Free ways to bring traffic to your blog

Every blogger loves constant traffic to their blogs and its really a hectic task .A lot of work is to be done so that the blog gets the needed publicity. There are two ways to achieve this PAID and FREE.People who don't have problem spending $$, use the PAID route,but bloggers like me who would first try to get decent traffic using all the free sources will constantly look for ways to do it.The

Install all your Favorite apps online using Ninite

 Ninite is a free service thats offers everyone  an easy rather simple way to install their favorite applications.Its very useful if you have just reinstalled your OS.It allows the users to select their fav application from the list and then install them using an Installer that they provide.There is not need to click any buttons during installation and it automatically removes advertisements and

Download Facebook Photo Albums With FacePAD

A Facebook  user like me loves to share photos and save it to the Hard drive. But saving an Entire album is a time consuming task.Facebook does not have this option to download an entire album.But now this can be easily done using Facepad .its a Firefox addon.Download an entire album with a right click .All you have to do is right click on the album and select “Download Album with FacePAD”. 

Windows Installer Cleanup Utility

The Windows Installer Clean up Utility is helpful in safely removing the Windows Installer Settings from your PC if there is some problem.There are several reason when Windows Installer becomes damaged.The commons reasons why Windows installer is damaged:Whenever a windows registry setting used by windows installer is changed by you or the person using the PC its creates a problem. Registry

Adding Meta Tags to blogger,website- seo

  Here is a Simple tutorial on what are Meta Tags and how to add Meta Tags to blogger.Adding metatags is very important and if you need more traffic from Search engines then meta tags should be given priority.Meta Tags help search engines to Index your site easily,A lot of search engines still rely on Meta Tags .In simple words Meta Tags tell the search engine

Start computer in 10 seconds

Click on the start button then press R it will take u to Run well go to run and type Regeditpress enterthis will open Registery Editornow look for the key HKEY_LOACAL_MECHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contr ol\ContentIndexnow there find the Key Called"Startup Delay"Double Click On ItNow where its BaseClick DecimalNow its Default Value Is 4800000Change The Value To 40000here u go u have done itnow

Multiple login in firefox with orkut,gmail,yahoo !!!!!

Login with multiple ids at the same time in orkut , gmail , yahoo ....To perform this trick u need firefox mozilla browser...Perform the following steps..Step 1:Open system properties(by right clicking my computer), choose tab advanced, click to environment variables button. In system variables section, click new. Type this information to each textbox.variable name: moz_no_remote (should be all

Tweepi: A Geeky Twitter Tool to manage your followers

My last post was about Diigo: Personal Information Management System .Today i'm going to tell you guys about a Geeky Twitter tool that allows you to manage your twitter followers in a breeze .Its really a hectic task to manage twitter followers,isn't it? especially when you have a large fan following or your constantly increasing fan base. Barack Obama has over 6,121,509 Followers and he is

Active Directory Explorer v1.42

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963907.aspxActive Directory Explorer (AD Explorer) is an advanced Active Directory (AD) viewer and editor. You can use AD Explorer to easily navigate an AD database, define favorite locations, view object properties and attributes without having to open dialog boxes, edit permissions, view an object's schema, and execute sophisticated searches

Windows mail icon missing from Control Panel in Vista

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows Messaging Subsystem][HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows Messaging Subsystem\Profiles]"DefaultProfile"="Outlook"[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows Messaging Subsystem\Profiles\Outlook][HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\

Free Programs Every Computer Should Have

There are many free programs that every computer should have installed.  You should also make sure their up to date.  If you a see warning notice pop up telling you an update is available, you'll want to say "yes" to downloading and installing it.  You can easily check to see if these programs are installed on your computer by clicking the START button and then ALL PROGRAMS.  You'll have to scan

How to disable system warning in windows 7

How to disable system warning in Win 7 by the Easy Way.To disable system warning, you should deal with UAC settings and disable UAC on Windows 7.1. Click the Start button and type UAC in the search box. Then click "Change Use Accout Control settings" links.2. On the setting Dialog, drag the slider down to Never notify. And click OK button to apply.Now the windows 7 system warning will disappear.

Change the play streaming videos buffering on windows 7

After installing Windows 7 on my PC, I have found that streaming video, such as youtube videos, constantly buffers ever 3 seconds or so by Windows Media Player. I want to play streaming videos on windows 7 system smoothly.I think most video players need more buffer. You need to change buffer setting in Media Player. Below is how to do:1. First run Windows Media Player in Win7.2. In its menu,

Learn How To Find Passwords Of Rar Files..its simple and easy

Ok i never seen it here and if so sorry, then i couldnt find it. here it is,lets pretend this is the link, but you dont know the pass for examplei want download this movie but password didnt providedCode:http://rapidshare.com/files/142068096/BACKUPRBTS-sajid.part1.rarhttp://rapidshare.com/files/142073384/BACKUPRBTS-sajid.part2.rarhttp://rapidshare.com/files/142076077/BACKUPRBTS-sajid.part3.

Troubleshooting Common Errors in Your PC Know Here

1. MONITOR LED IS BLINKINGCheck all the connections like Monitor Cable, Data cables,RAM, Display Card , CPU connections.2. CONTINUOUS THREE BEEPSProblem in RAM Connection.3. THREE BEEPS (1 Long 2 Short)Problem in Display Card Connection4. THREE LONG BEEPS PERIOD WISEProblem in BIOS or RAM (Basic Input Output System)5. CONTINUOUS NON-STOP BEEPINGKey Board Problem (i.e.; Some Key is pressed for

Get free hacking tricks on your mobile for Free

Get daily 2 to 3 free hacking tricks sms on your mobile for free from "google sms channel'.Simply sms - "join tricks_rock" to 9870807070also get gprs tricks , mobile tricks,internet ,computer tricks,techno news,fat sites download links for free.>only send sms one time at normal sms rate and get lifetime sms for free in ur mobile.get all above things on ur mobile100% working tricks

How to Backup using Batch Files

Sometimes it is useful, or even necessary to simply copy existing directories to another hard disk or network drive, rather than using more complicated backup methods. Multiple directories can be backed up comparatively easy with a simple click, by creating and running a batch file. That file can be executed manually from your desktop, can be added to startup or scheduled for periodic execution

QuickBooks,Windows Vista 64bit PDF Printing Problems

Make the PDF Converter compatible with settings in a 64-bit OS environment. Windows Vista:Make sure that you are logged in as a user with administrator rights.Click the Windows button, select Control Panel, and click Printers.Right-click the QuickBooks PDF Convertericon and select Run as administrator and Properties.Click Continue.Select the Ports tab, then click the Add Port… button.Select Local

QuickBooks won't print

This issue most often occurs if that file has become damaged or corruptedThe printer settings for QuickBooks are stored in a file called QBPRINT.QBP. To fix the problem: Delete the QBPRINT.QBP file and allow QuickBooks to generate a new one. Detailed instructions:1 Open My Computer or Windows Explorer and navigate to the correct directory below for your version or QuickBooks.2 For QuickBooks 2007

Useful, Free Tricks & Tips to Speeding Up an Old or Slow Computer

By: Shaun ReilandMany times, whenever our computers break down, software is considered the culprit. Have you ever stopped to think that your neglect of your computer's hardware and internal file organization could also be the cause of the headaches, though? It is true. Most of the time, our computers work perfectly. You zip through checking your email or slap together that spreadsheet your boss

How I Sped up my Personal Computer in Three Smooth Steps

By: Mark BernsTo accelerate your Windows, you don't have to buy and set up some other computer hardware. Really - if you had your computer for some time, you can do a lot by merely installing software and using it on your computer. In this article I tell you, how I speeded up my computer this way. After I used my own advice, my computer speed enhanced by 43.2%.I don’t know about you people, but

Modern Motherboard Technology Explained

By: Sandra PriorOf course, it's one thing to know the theory behind how new technologies can be connected together on a motherboard, but it's another to know where you're going to physically pop your processor, memory and expansion cards. That's handled by the ATX specification, now up to version 2.2. Despite being incredibly dull, it's vitally important and specifies crucial things such as: what

3 Tips to Choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

By: William BrooksWhen you are considering changing or upgrading your broadband internet service, everyone seems to have an opinion. If you ask out loud for some helpful advice you are likely to get an avalanche of experiences and opinions - both good and bad. Here are 3 tips to help you sort it all out and decide which way to go.1. Family and FriendsThe great thing about listening to family and

Backing up the Windows registry

Offered by Symantec but not a Symantec tool.Run a tool to backup your Windows registry.The backup is saved in C:\ with the file name SYM_REGISTRY_BACKUP.RUN IT NOW Manual Instructions:Back up the entire registry (Recommended by Microsoft)To back up the entire registry in Windows XP/Vista, follow the instructions in the MicrosoftKnowledge base article (Article ID 322756): How to back up and

Make your thumb drive bootable

Here are some sites I found that instruct you on how to make your thumb drive bootable:Create Bootable USB Flash Drive for Windows 7 or Vista Netbook Install ?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98xlSjTyCaQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwX9cmJ8BoM&feature=relatedTools You Might Need:Virtual CloneDrive (Freeware)Other sites for creating a bootable thumb/flash drive.http://www.ehow.com/

Email Settings for popular email accounts

Taken from DS Solutions. Visit their site for full details.Mail Server SettingsHotmail:Hotmail Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop3.live.com(logon using Secure Password Authentification - SPA, mail server port: 995)Hotmail Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - smtp.live.com (SSL enabled, port 25)Yahoo! Mail:POP3 protocol and use the following mail server settings:Yahoo Incoming Mail Server (POP3) -

Connect e-mail from your Windows Live Hotmail into Outlook

Outlook Hotmail Connector provides a free solution for managing your Windows Live Hotmail e-mail, calendar, and contacts from within Outlook 2003, and 2010 free of charge. Download Free Tool HereLakeland Computer RepairLakeland Computer Networkingwww.MyComputerGirl.com

How to Stop Facebook from Sharing Info on Google

As of today, Facebook now allows "indexing" on their site. This means that Facebook can now share info about you to Google, which can then appear in their search engines.  Needless to say, this is a BIG privacy issue!The good news is that you can dis-allow indexing, and is definitely something you'll want to do (and make sure your kids to the same).Here's how to stop Facebook from indexing your

HP Learning Center, Free Classes

Learning center - classes Free, online classes, available 24/7:www.hp.com/go/learningcenterLakleand Computer Services, Lakeland Networking & Repairwww.MyComputerGirl.com

OUTLOOK.EXE continues running after you exit Outlook

Things that may keep Outlook open or hung up in task manager:Antivirus programs that support scanning email for viruses will tend to keep Outlook open.Many spyware and adware programs hook into Outlook and other email clients.Add-insOther causes, see website for more details.http://www.slipstick.com/problems/close.asp Lakeland Computer Repair, Lakeland Computer Networkingwww.MyComputerGirl.com

Create a system repair disc

To create a system repair disc:Open Backup and Restore:click Start buttonclick Control Panelclick System and Maintenanceclick Backup and RestoreIn the left pane, click Create a system repair disc, and then follow the steps. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.Go to Microsoft's site and watch the video:Learn how to create a

How to repair a corrupt Outlook pst or ost file

Have you found that your Outlook takes forever to open or opens in safe mode or recovery every time, or gives you errors, fails to send? Then you need to run the INBOX REPAIR TOOL.With the INBOX REPAIR TOOL you can recover folders and items from a corrupted Personal Folders (.pst) file or offline folder (.ost) file in Microsoft Outlook 2002, Outlook 2003, and Outlook 2007.I find it best to create

Speed Up Network Browsing

How to speed Up Network BrowsingGreat information from Bob Cerelli's windows page:"1. Remove current shortcuts in My Network Places2. Change the registry so shared folders on remote computers are not automatically added to My Network Places when you even open a document from that shared folderStart RegeditCreate a DWORD value:HKEY_Current_User \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \

IX Web Host

IX Web HostThere are many different alternatives to be considered in the world of ix web host. There are various options that some web users are entirely mislaid as to which one to pick. It is really difficult to find an excellent web host these days, especially because the market is packed out with piles of marketing dollars being thrown hurriedly. Ix web

How to edit PDF files

While in my office during working hours ,i wanted to edit PDF files ,so i found the below suggestions; InstructionsOnline EditorsThere are a number of websites that offer free online editing software (see resources below). To use their services, you first upload your PDF file to the website's server. You can then edit it in your browser with the online editing software, and when complete, export

Modem/Router Default Password

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What to know when your computer was built?

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Remove shortcut arrows without adding problem

How to remove shortcut arrows without creating any problems viewing or pinning stuff like "IsShortcut" in Windows 7?Simply make the overlay transparent "arrow" icon added to the desktop shortcuts.Before performing this manip, it should recreate the key IsShortcut if it was previously deleted!To do this we must add a registry key:* Go to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\

Keyloggers, What are they good for?

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HoBITS Technologies, Inc.: Do I need a Server? (Part 1)

HoBITS Technologies, Inc.: Do I need a Server? (Part 1): "Very often I am asked the question “Hector, do I need a server?”; my answer is “depends on your business”. What type of business do you hav..."

How to Make Text Larger on the Internet

I've been sharing this tip with my clients for years, and thought it a good idea to share it here too.  Some of us are visually challenged and find it difficult to read the text on many web pages.  Even more frustrating is that the text size varies from web site to web site. The cool thing is that there is a keyboard trick you can do to easily increase or decrease the size of text on any web page