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Sunday, May 31, 2015

More than 100 Keyboard Shortcuts

More than 100 Keyboard Shortcuts must read & Share

Keyboard Shortcuts (Microsoft Windows)
1. CTRL+C (Copy)
2. CTRL+X (Cut)
... 3. CTRL+V (Paste)
4. CTRL+Z (Undo)
5. DELETE (Delete)
6. SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin)
7. CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the selected item)
8. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item (Create a shortcut to the selected item)
9. F2 key (Rename the selected item)
10. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word)
11. CTRL+LEFT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word)
12. CTRL+DOWN ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph)
13. CTRL+UP ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph)
14. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text)
SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document)
15. CTRL+A (Select all)
16. F3 key (Search for a file or a folder)
17. ALT+ENTER (View the properties for the selected item)
18. ALT+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the active program)
19. ALT+ENTER (Display the properties of the selected object)
20. ALT+SPACEBAR (Open the shortcut menu for the active window)
21. CTRL+F4 (Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents opensimultaneously)
22. ALT+TAB (Switch between the open items)
23. ALT+ESC (Cycle through items in the order that they had been opened)
24. F6 key (Cycle through the screen elements in a window or on the desktop)
25. F4 key (Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
26. SHIFT+F10 (Display the shortcut menu for the selected item)
27. ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the System menu for the active window)
28. CTRL+ESC (Display the Start menu)
29. ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name (Display the corresponding menu) Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu (Perform the corresponding command)
30. F10 key (Activate the menu bar in the active program)
31. RIGHT ARROW (Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu)
32. LEFT ARROW (Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu)
33. F5 key (Update the active window)
34. BACKSPACE (View the folder onelevel up in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
35. ESC (Cancel the current task)
36. SHIFT when you insert a CD-ROMinto the CD-ROM drive (Prevent the CD-ROM from automatically playing)
Dialog Box - Keyboard Shortcuts
1. CTRL+TAB (Move forward through the tabs)
2. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the tabs)
3. TAB (Move forward through the options)
4. SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the options)
5. ALT+Underlined letter (Perform the corresponding command or select the corresponding option)
6. ENTER (Perform the command for the active option or button)
7. SPACEBAR (Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box)
8. Arrow keys (Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons)
9. F1 key (Display Help)
10. F4 key (Display the items in the active list)
11. BACKSPACE (Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box)

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Shortcuts
1. Windows Logo (Display or hide the Start menu)
2. Windows Logo+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box)
3. Windows Logo+D (Display the desktop)
4. Windows Logo+M (Minimize all of the windows)
5. Windows Logo+SHIFT+M (Restorethe minimized windows)
6. Windows Logo+E (Open My Computer)
7. Windows Logo+F (Search for a file or a folder)
8. CTRL+Windows Logo+F (Search for computers)
9. Windows Logo+F1 (Display Windows Help)
10. Windows Logo+ L (Lock the keyboard)
11. Windows Logo+R (Open the Run dialog box)
12. Windows Logo+U (Open Utility Manager)
13. Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts
14. Right SHIFT for eight seconds (Switch FilterKeys either on or off)
15. Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (Switch High Contrast either on or off)
16. Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK (Switch the MouseKeys either on or off)
17. SHIFT five times (Switch the StickyKeys either on or off)
18. NUM LOCK for five seconds (Switch the ToggleKeys either on or off)
19. Windows Logo +U (Open Utility Manager)
20. Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts
21. END (Display the bottom of the active window)
22. HOME (Display the top of the active window)
23. NUM LOCK+Asterisk sign (*) (Display all of the subfolders that are under the selected folder)
24. NUM LOCK+Plus sign (+) (Display the contents of the selected folder)

MMC Console keyboard shortcuts

1. SHIFT+F10 (Display the Action shortcut menu for the selected item)
2. F1 key (Open the Help topic, if any, for the selected item)
3. F5 key (Update the content of all console windows)
4. CTRL+F10 (Maximize the active console window)
5. CTRL+F5 (Restore the active console window)
6. ALT+ENTER (Display the Properties dialog box, if any, for theselected item)
7. F2 key (Rename the selected item)
8. CTRL+F4 (Close the active console window. When a console has only one console window, this shortcut closes the console)

Remote Desktop Connection Navigation
1. CTRL+ALT+END (Open the Microsoft Windows NT Security dialog box)
2. ALT+PAGE UP (Switch between programs from left to right)
3. ALT+PAGE DOWN (Switch between programs from right to left)
4. ALT+INSERT (Cycle through the programs in most recently used order)
5. ALT+HOME (Display the Start menu)
6. CTRL+ALT+BREAK (Switch the client computer between a window and a full screen)
7. ALT+DELETE (Display the Windows menu)
8. CTRL+ALT+Minus sign (-) (Place a snapshot of the active window in the client on the Terminal server clipboard and provide the same functionality as pressing PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.)
9. CTRL+ALT+Plus sign (+) (Place asnapshot of the entire client window area on the Terminal server clipboardand provide the same functionality aspressing ALT+PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.)

Microsoft Internet Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts
1. CTRL+B (Open the Organize Favorites dialog box)
2. CTRL+E (Open the Search bar)
3. CTRL+F (Start the Find utility)
4. CTRL+H (Open the History bar)
5. CTRL+I (Open the Favorites bar)
6. CTRL+L (Open the Open dialog box)
7. CTRL+N (Start another instance of the browser with the same Web address)
8. CTRL+O (Open the Open dialog box,the same as CTRL+L)
9. CTRL+P (Open the Print dialog box)
10. CTRL+R (Update the current Web page)
11. CTRL+W (Close the current window)

Monday, May 11, 2015

10 Common Mistakes That Could Damage Your Laptop [A Must Read]


10 Common Mistakes That Could Damage Your Laptop [A Must Read]

Laptops are very important work and fun stations. To ensure that our laptops lasts us longer, it is our duty to know the safe practices, how to, habits, acts, and behaviors that might cause us to lose our laptops.

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Here are 10 common mistakes that might cause you to damage your laptop or computer.

1. Using Your Computer Without An Antivirus
Getting a good antivirus with paid license could be expensive but it’s always a wise choice to do so. Using your laptop without an antivirus software installed could cause you the following;

* Slow system performance
* Loss of important documents exposure to h*ckers through the installation of Trojan horses and tracking cookies on your system
* And finally could cause total system failure

To avoid the above consequences, get a good antivirus program for your laptop.

Note: Though Antivirus program is essential for your system safety, you should not install more than one antivirus program on your system at the same time.

2. Lifting Your Laptop By The Screen
One common mistake people often make is; lifting their laptops by the screen, therefore exerting too much pressure on the laptop hinges, and increasing the risk of losing your laptop screen. Always grab your laptop by the base and not by the screen.

3. Blocking The Air Vent
Blocking the air vents helps the system cool by serving as a means for the system to dissipate heat. If you block these vents by placing a pile of papers that block the vents for example, your laptop would overheat causing problems that could make you lose your laptop to damage.

Always ensure that you don’t block your laptop vent to prevent overheating and damage to your laptop. The air vents on your laptop.

4. Using Your Laptop Without Surge Protection
Using your laptop without surge protection could cost you your computer. Every now and then power fluctuates and spikes which could cause damage to your power pack or your laptop. Ensure you get a good surge protector to protect your laptop and accessories from power surges.

5. Eating & Drinking When Using Your Laptop
Most times we want to enjoy food and drinks while watching movies or playing games on our laptop. Sounds like fun but is probably one of the most dangerous mistakes you could make, as an accidental spill of a cup of juice or water on your keyboard could cause the system to short circuit and could cause your laptop to burn or shut down indefinitely. Always keep liquids far away from your laptop.

6. Using Your Laptop On Bed Or Soft Surfaces
Most people enjoy the comfort of working with their laptops on bed. However, this is bad practice. Using your laptop on bed could cause your laptop to overheat

7. Over Charging Your Laptop Battery
Overcharging your laptop could cause your battery to wear out. When your laptop attains 100% charge, take it off the power source. This is important because when you work with a laptop with a bad battery and there is an unexpected power cut, your system could go off immediately causing your system to shut down wihtout saving your previous session. This could cause you to lose your unsaved document and could eventually lead to the damage of your system.

8. Moving Your Laptop With Your Power Cord Aattached
When moving your laptop from one point to another, it is dangerous to do so with your power cord attached as it might get tangled up and cause the laptop to fall off your hands. Always detach the power cord first before moving your laptop

9. Using Your Power Cord To Obstruct The Way
It is dangerous to charge your laptop in a way that your power cord obstructs the way. Someone could accidentally kick your cord fit such a force that could spoil your power cord or cause your laptop to fall to the ground. Always place your cord where it doesn’t obstruct the way.

10. Never Open Your Laptop If You Are Not A Technician
Some folks might be tempted to open their laptops to see if they can try their hands on fixing a problem or two. The truth however is, no matter how small you perceive the problem to be, if you are not a technician or have concrete knowledge about your computer hardware, do no open your computer, doing so could stand you the risk of tempering with other things which could spoil your laptop totally. Always seek technical help when having issues with your computer, don’t do try and error.

10 Tips To Improve Your System Speed 95% Faster


10 Tips To Improve Your System Speed – 95% Faster [Must See]

Many of us think that when a computer starts performing poorly that it’s time to buy a new computer. Does your desktop or laptop often hang on the hour glass for several minutes at a time?

Always take the Follow Precautions below:-

1. Let your PC boot up completely before opening any applications.

2.Refresh the desktop after closing any application. This will remove any unused files from the RAM.

3. Do not set very large file size images as your wallpaper. Do not keep a wallpaper at all if your PC is low on RAM (less than 64 MB).

4. Do not clutter your Desktop with a lot of shortcuts. Each shortcut on the desktop uses up to 500 bytes of RAM

5. Empty the recycle bin regularly. The files are not really deleted from your hard drive until you empty the recycle bin.

6. Delete the temporary internet files regularly.

7. Defragment your hard drive once every two months. This will free up a lot of space on your hard drive and rearrange the files so that your applications run faster.To defragment your hard drive go to my computer icon on the desktop and right click it then go to manage options,there you will see “Disk defragmenter”. Click it then analyze and defrag your drives.You can also defrag your drives using third party software like AVG PC tools,Disk Defragmenter etc.

8. Always make two partitions in your hard drive. Install all large Softwares (like PSP, Photoshop, 3DS Max etc) in the second partition. Windows uses all the available empty space in C drive as virtual memory when your Computer RAM is full. Keep the C Drive as empty as possible.

9. When installing new Softwares disable the option of having a tray icon. The tray icons use up available RAM, and also slow down the booting of your PC. Also disable the option of starting the application automatically when the PC boots. You can disable these options later on also from the Tools or preferences menu in your application.

10. Protect your PC from dust. Dust causes the CPU cooling fan to jam and slow down thereby gradually heating your CPU and affecting the processing speed. Use compressed air to blow out any dust from the CPU. Never use vacuum.

Extra Tip:- Keep your Desktop Screen as Clean as Possible, Deleted Unwanted Software and Keep Only Need Icon on your Desktop.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

8 Popular Apps To Turn Your Windows Pc Into A Wi-fi Hotspot


Tech!! 8 Apps To Turn Your Windows Pc Into A Wi-fi Hotspot

Wifi

Sharing your computer’s internet access among your Wi-Fi devices is an easy way to save bandwidth and maintain network security. In this post, I have put up a collection of the best Wi-Fi software that can share a single internet connection among your friends,devices and other Wi-Fi enables products.

Let’s Get Started :
1. Virtual Router – Wifi Hot Spot

Virtual Router is a simple windows program developed by Chris Pietschmann a Microsoft MVP for Bing Maps and Co-Founder of Carto LLC. This freeware turns your Windows 7, windows 8 and Windows 2008 R2 into a super Wi-Fi hot spot.

with virtual router, user can wirelessly share their internet connection with any device and connections are completely secured with WPA2 (the best wireless encryption.)

Download Virtual Router
2. Connectify Hotspot

Connectify is a popular Wi-Fi hot spot software that has the ability to share any internet connection wirelessly to any Wi-Fi enabled device. it also offers file sharing among connected devices and has an automatic connection selection.

Download Connectify
3.  WiFi HotSpot Creator

WiFi hotspot creator isn’t a new kid on the block. the free software does what other’s do but in a unique design and style. it’s malware free,easy to install,secured and has a good support via Forum and Email.

Download WiFi HotSpot Creator
4. Thinix WiFi HotSpot

Thinix is a premium software with a 7 day trial. Thinix supports large number of windows operating systems including Windows 8. it supports laptops,Desktops with WiFi cards and Tablet computers; thinix allows administrative users to share wireless devices connected by USB and has a WPA2 encryption method for securing WiFi.

                                                                                  Download Thinix Wifi HotSpot
5.  SeventhGate

SeventhGate enables Windows 7 and windows server 2008R2 computers with wireless network card to turn into a cool wireless router. it achieves it purpose by using the virtual wireless mini port adapted in your computer. It’s very similar to virtual router and also easy to use.

Download SeventhGate
6.  MARYFI

Maryfi is a free and simple to use software router for computers running windows 7. maryfi has the ability to share any internet connection or cable modem. One unique feature is that it can share the Wi-Fi network your computer is connected to. the WiFi password has a WPA2 Encryption.

Download MARYFI
7. mHotSpot

mHotSpot  has a unique way of allowing you play Multiplayer games over WiFi. it super charges and turns your windows 7 and windows 8 Computer into a virtual WiFi router. mHotSpot requires no installation, connects up to 10 devices,shares any type of internet connection,view the details of connected devices,view the network statistics, has an android app via Google play and usage and set maximum number of connected devices.

                                                                                                 Download mHotSpot
8. Whisher

Whisher is a special WiFi hot spot creator that can detect Wifi signals around you environment and can also share them once you are connected. Whisher also allows ISPs to brand their company’s logo in other to maximize their business. whisher allows you to share your wifi like a network administrator.

Download Whisher

Tech: Charge Your Smartphone By Shouting At It



UNBELIEVABLE:- Charge Your Smartphone By Shouting At It – See How It Works

Charge your phone by SHOUTING at it: Gadget converts sound waves from speech into five volts of energy for your mobile.
As the class Governor of my department at Yaba college Of technology, It seems phone batteries always die at the same moment you need to make an important call like calling a Lecturer , before class or after class.
But while shouting at your mobile in frustration might seem pointless, a new gadget could soon mean your screams won’t be in vain.
Researchers in London have created a new technology that uses sound, such as chants at a football ground or chatter in a coffee shop, to charge up mobile phones.
Their prototype device, which is about the size of a mobile phone, uses zinc oxide to convert vibrations caused by sound into electricity.
The invention was inspired by previous research at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), which found playing pop and rock music improved the performance of solar cells.
This was because the sound vibrations triggered the movement of material in the solar cell that caused it to improve efficiency by up to 40 per cent.
Developing this research further, Nokia worked with the QMUL team to create an energy-harvesting prototype that could be used to charge a mobile phone using everyday background noise.
Nokia worked with the QMUL team to create an energy-harvesting prototype that could be used to charge a mobile phone using everyday background noise. Pictured here is the zinc oxide used in the device.
The team used the key properties of zinc oxide, a material that when squashed or stretched creates a voltage by converting energy from motion into electrical energy, in the form of nanorods.
The nanorods can be coated onto various surfaces in different locations making the energy harvesting versatile.
When this surface is squashed or stretched, the nanorods then generate a high voltage.
The nanorods respond to vibration and movement created by everyday sound, such as our voices.
Electrical contacts on both sides of the rods are then used to harvest the voltage to charge a phone.
In order to make it possible to produce these nanogenerators at scale, the scientists found innovative ways to cut costs in the production process.
Firstly, they developed a process whereby they could spray on the nanorod chemicals – almost like nanorod graffiti – to cover a plastic sheet in a layer of zinc oxide.
When put into a mixture of chemicals and heated to just 90°C, the nanorods grew all over the surface of the sheet.
Secondly, gold is traditionally used as an electrical contact, but the team were able to produce a method of using cheap and cheerful aluminium foil instead.
The final device is the same size as a Nokia Lumia 925 and generates five volts, which is enough to charge a phone.
‘Being able to keep mobile devices working for longer, or do away with batteries completely by tapping into the stray energy that is all around us is an exciting concept,’ said Dr Joe Briscoe from QMUL

Reason Why Your Smartphone Gets Hot


Tech: Reason Why Your Smartphone Gets Hot
All smartphones warm up a little during intense use. This is quite normal and nothing to be alarmed about. During intensive use, the phone draws a lot of power from the battery and this causes it to warm up.

What is abnormal is where your phone heats up tremendously and becomes hot. Sometimes, the only thing to fear is a burning sensation when in contact with your body. In worse cases, the phone may shut down, become unresponsive or reboot.

In the worst case scenario, the device may combust – burst into flames.

Also, note that heat drains the battery of your phone faster. The hotter it gets, the faster your battery drains, so you get the most out of your battery if you keep your phone from heating up too much.

What To Do If Your Phone Gets Hot During Use

1. Put it down a while and let it cool down.

2. Turn off WiFi or 3G/4G data. Internet usage are key power drainers in any smartphone. By disabling your internet connection, you cut off this factor, and of course mostly likely will put down your phone :-)

3. Don’t use your phone in extremely hot conditions e.g near ovens, in direct, scorching sunlight.

4. Turn off battery draining apps. Those are usually apps that run in the background and using your internet connection. These may include Map apps, email apps, and ocial networking apps.

5. Sometimes, the problem is a rogue app – a badly written app – running in the background. Find it. Kill it. Uninstall it. Do not be merciful.

How to use your Smartphones detect an hidden camera in a room

How To Detect An Hidden Camera In A Room (Must Read)

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When you stay in an hotel, how do you know there is no room pinhole camera?

When you travel or take a business trip, and stay in a hotel or a guest house or room you could unknowingly be photographed.

You can use this method to check your room:
When you enter into the room, turn off the lights, and close the curtains, open your phone camera, do not turn the flash light on.Turn around the room with your cell phone.

When a red dot is found, that means that a hidden web camera is installed. If no red dots, the
room is ok.

Please forward this message to your friends who travels alot or take business trips. Best wishes to you (Brainnews Nigeria).

How To Detect An Hidden Camera In A Room (Must Read)

SCAM ALERT:- Beware Of Scammer Claiming To Be Makinde On BBM & We Do Not Sell 200GB Data

Hidden_camera
When you stay in an hotel, how do you know there is no room pinhole camera?
When you travel or take a business trip, and stay in a hotel or a guest house or room you could unknowingly be photographed.
You can use this method to check your room:
When you enter into the room, turn off the lights, and close the curtains, open your phone camera, do not turn the flash light on.Turn around the room with your cell phone.

When a red dot is found, that means that a hidden web camera is installed. If no red dots, the
room is ok.

Please forward this message to your friends who travels alot or take business trips. Best wishes to you (Brainnews Nigeria).
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/03/14/how-to-detect-an-hidden-camera-in-a-room-must-read/#sthash.ukqcDsvS.dpuf

How To Detect An Hidden Camera In A Room (Must Read)

SCAM ALERT:- Beware Of Scammer Claiming To Be Makinde On BBM & We Do Not Sell 200GB Data

Hidden_camera
When you stay in an hotel, how do you know there is no room pinhole camera?
When you travel or take a business trip, and stay in a hotel or a guest house or room you could unknowingly be photographed.
You can use this method to check your room:
When you enter into the room, turn off the lights, and close the curtains, open your phone camera, do not turn the flash light on.Turn around the room with your cell phone.

When a red dot is found, that means that a hidden web camera is installed. If no red dots, the
room is ok.

Please forward this message to your friends who travels alot or take business trips. Best wishes to you (Brainnews Nigeria).
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2015/03/14/how-to-detect-an-hidden-camera-in-a-room-must-read/#sthash.ukqcDsvS.dpuf

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