How to Overriding File Protection and Replace System Files in Windows XP and Vista
Some system files, for instance drivers, just refuse to be replaced with better versions since Windows overwrites them automatically with the original versions again. The reason Windows overwrites new versions is because of system file protection. We need to deactivate it in a few steps. We already discussed how to bypass Windows File protection message. […]
AkelPad – Small, Fast, Easy to Use, Feature Rich Text Editor [ Notepad Alternative ]
AkelPad is a small, fast, easy-to-use text editor. Notepad is great for editing in plain text format, but it’s not the best for designing Web documents, programming, and so on. In fact Notepad has a lot of drawbacks. It does not show line numbers in a vertical status bar next to a line, nor does […]
3 Ways to Kill / Stop Hung, Non-Responding Applications or Processes Faster
Some applications or processes will not respond at times. If you’re the impatient type and can’t be troubled with the wait while Windows shuts down errant applications, there are two ways out for you to end the execution of those applications or stop the processes– either make Windows shut down hung processes automatically, or reduce […]
How To Set Up A Virtual Private Network / VPN
Virtual private networks, or VPNs as they are known, are private networks routed through public networks such as the Internet. These are very useful to access network resources from anywhere in the world. For example, if your company has a branch office, then instead of using leased lines to connect to it, you can opt […]
Liberkey – Collection of 200+ Useful Portable Windows Freeware in One Software Package
Liberkey ia a great program which is a collection of 200+ useful portable windows Software. This includes grouping of various popular freeware. The software is split into three different sets – Basic (28 softwares) , Standard (106 softwares) , and Ultimate (all 200+ softwares). There Liberkey offers 2 kinda of uses, Local use and Portable […]
How to Create Permanent Aliases For Frequently Used Commands in Linux
We use certain commands frequently; some are very long and irritating to type in again and again. You could use the ‘alias’ command to assign aliases, but the result is temporary. Let’s be smarter, hack a script file, and set permanent aliases for such commands. Lets know how to Create Permanent Alias for this Command. […]
Troubleshooting – When Your Computer Stops Responding / Runs Slowly at Startup
Sometimes your computer may stop to respond or run slowly at start up suddenly. This happens at times for various reasons. Here is a list of possible causes for the problem along with their solutions. Make sure you analyze the problem correctly and do the necessary steps given below to bring your computer to your […]
Access Frequently Used System Folders Instantaneously in Windows XP & Vista
As an experienced user, you frequently work in system folders such as ‘System32’, ‘My Network Places’ and ‘Programs’, but find navigating through the Windows Explorer directory structure very annoying. You can open the desired folder directly in Explorer using some shortcuts. In this way you can access the frequently used system folders quickly. To do […]
Display the usual Menu Bar Permanently in Windows Media Player 11
The latest version of Windows Media Player shows no menu bar by default and thus moves sway from the usual Windows default settings. Like every other setting,there is a work around to make the usual menu bar visible permanently in Windows Media Player 11. Here is the way.. Press the [Alt] key or right-click the […]
Play Speed Sudoku – New Multiplayer Online Sudoku Game.
Sudoku is one of the most loved puzzle game in the world. Most of us like to solve them and here is a web application called SpeedSudoku, a multiplayer online sudoku portal which lets you play and solve sudoku puzzles online. This site for the sudoku lovers which offers number of sudoku puzzles. Best thing […]
How to Delete Files Blocked by a Program / Application using Process Explorer
Windows can, at times, point-blank refuse to delete a file that is supposedly in use. But you very well know that you have not opened the file in any program nor is it being used by any program. This relentless problem needs to be solved to stop you from pulling your hair out. The ‘Process […]
Find / Search e-mails Faster in Microsoft Outlook with Linked Search Queries
We already discussed about smart ways to search Microsoft Outlook which dealt with various ways to search outlook and filter your search results. The Outlook search function offers many options but an OR operator for several conditions is absent. You have to often follow several flow paths till you find a missing mail. Starting with […]
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