In my recent article, I posted all the activation codes and pricing of Airtel Nigeria BlackBerry Internet Subscription.
Airtel is the best network to use for browsing as long as I’m concerned, apart from the fact that they have the widest 3g coverage, any Airtel sim with Blackberry Internet Subscription can be used on PC. Unlike other service providers that don’t work like that.
The reason why BlackBerry subscriptions are being used on non-Blackberry devices is because of its cost. Using Blackberry subscription on modems for instance is cheaper to using the normal plans which are quite expensive. 1 Gigabyte of data on Airtel can cost around N3,000, but you can get the 1gb of the same data for N1,200 by using BlackBerry Subscription. You don’t necessarily need a blackberry device to subscribe for any of the plans of your choice.
Recently, Airtel introduced some new plans known as Airtel UNLIMITED BB Plans. The Unlimited plans don’t work on PC unlike the former plans. After subscribing for any of the unlimited plans, if you try using the sim on your modem or any non-blackberry devices, it won’t connect, but if you return it back into your BlackBerry device, it will start working again.
Today, I want to unleash the trick to make Airtel Blackberry UNLIMITED work on pc and other mobile devices without any ado, you have to load 100 naira after subscribing then dial *141*712*11# you will be given 10MB of data and that will activate the Blackberry plan to work on your non blackberry devices such as your PC and mobile devices.
How to Use Airtel Unlimited BlackBerry Plans on PC & Mobile Devices
Get Your Personal Password Generator
Recently, I shared some informative posts on password security like: How to Check if your Password is Hackable [infographic] & Easy Means to Create Unique, Memorable and Secure Passwords. Using your birthday date/your name/dictionary word/kids name/qwerty/1234 and etc. as your password will cause you more harm, as it will render your accounts vulnerable.
You can test how long it will take an average PC to crack your password from http://howsecureismypassword.net/ to know how strong your passwords are. Combination of alphanumeric and special characters makes a complex password that is difficult for hackers to crack.
Today, I want to share a simple script that can be use to generate a complex password without going through any stress. The result of the code is what you are seeing below:
You can bookmark this page and use it to generate passwords or click here to download the password generator script on your harddisk or flashdisk.
The password generator script works offline & online, use your browser (mozilla, Internet explorer, chrome, opera etc ) to open the script to generate a secure and strong password.
Add Skype Button to Your Blog to Receive Voice Calls & Instant Messages
With Skype, subscribers can call each other for free, while calling of people who don’t use the service attract low-cost. Apart from calling, Skype also allows texting, file transfer, video conferencing and video chat.
As a blogger with many visitors, you can add Skype button to you blog to enable your blog visitors get in touch with just a click of a button. They will be able to get across to you via a voice call or an instant message with their computer or mobile phone.
Adding Skype Button to your blog is quite easy, all you need is to generate a code from Skype website and then paste it where you want the button to appear. This post is centered on how bloggers using Blogger/Blogspot platform can add it to their blogs. Bloggers using other blogging platform only need to copy the code and then paste it wherever they want it to appear on their blog/website.
The first thing to do is to go to Skype Developer Area to generate Skype contact widget. On getting to the Skype Developer page, the following information would be required.
1. Enter your Skype Name
The first information you would be required to provide is your Skype Name. If you don’t have account with Skype, click on the ‘Sign up now’ link to register an account.
2. Choose what you'd like your button to do
Here, you see two options i.e. Call and Chat. At default, the start a call with just a click box has been marked. The Call option allows your blog/website visitors to give you a call by clicking on the widget, while the Chat option will allow them to initiate a chat with you. You can decide to check the two boxes or check one at your discretion.
Before you proceed, check:
3. Choose how you want your button to look
You have the option to change to button color and size. You can decide to use white or blue color, and likewise choose one out of the sizes available.
4. Copy and paste code below
Finally copy and paste the code wherever you chose to use it.
How to Add Skype Widget to Blogger
Go to Blogger.com >> Layout >> Add a Gadget >> Add HTML/JavaScript and paste the coding in the HTML text area. Once everything is done press the “Save” button located at the bottom of the window. That’s all.Sure Ways to Convert Microsoft Word Files to Clean HTML
Microsoft Word is one of the best word processing programs, and it is available on most computers. It has so many features imbedded in it to make writing easier. If you are a blogger and uses Microsoft word to compose your blog post, you will notice that after pasting the text on your blog content management system, some kind of errors notification will appear. This happens because Microsoft Word HTML code is cluttered with redundant and unnecessary information in the HTML tags. Those who have experienced this before will know how Microsoft Word HTML code looks like.
Microsoft Word possess a lot of functionality, many people prefer it to other content management system (CMS) editor since majority of them have limited functionality. I use Microsoft Word to write my blog post every time, but when I initially started blogging, it was very much difficult for me, but when I later discovered how I could easily remove Microsoft Word redundant HTML tags from the HTML codes, everything become easier, and I was able to keep the formats I’ve made on Microsoft Word.
There are many programs on the internet that allows users to easily convert .doc and .docx file to HTML, but most of them request money for activation. But the methods I use are free. The two methods are:
- Using Gmail
- Using Textism Word HTML Cleaner
Using Gmail to Reduce and Clean Microsoft Words Redundant HTML Tags
The best way to reduce and clean the unnecessary HTML tags in Microsoft Word is to send it to a Gmail account as an attachment. Follow the steps outlined below:- Go to your favorite email program, compose an email, attach the Word document (in .doc or .docx format) to the email and then send the email to your Gmail account.
- Open the Gmail item with the attachment; click the link that says “View as HTML”. The document will immediately open in a new tab of your browser.
- Go to the new tab where the attachment opened as HTML, now click “Ctrl+U” on your keyboard to view the page source.
- Copy the whole code and paste it into a HTML editor or Notepad. Don’t paste it back on Microsoft Word.
- At the top of the code, delete the code Google adds i.e. the “Download the original attachment”.
- Make the changes you wish to make on the code and then use it wherever you want to use it.
Using Textism Word HTML Cleaner
Textism is another awesome and free program to clean unnecessary HTML tags in Microsoft documents. To use Textism, save a Word document ‘as Web Page…’ to your hard drive (this will not work with ordinary Word files, e.g., filename.doc). Choose the HTML file to upload, and then process. Visit Textism website.Conclusion:
I use Textism most time, but both methods work perfectly and good for writers who are used to writing in Word and regularly find it awkward to get their text ready to publish online. Know of any similar tool? Share it via the comment box below.Download Firefox 21.0 - Features Inclusive
Mozilla Inc. recently releases the much awaited Firefox 21.0. This new version of Firefox will provide more privacy, swiftness to the users through its new features. It is an awesome browser every internet users will love to have on their computer for more advanced browsing. It comes with Do-Not-Track improvements, initial work on the FIrefox Health Report, CSS improvements, graphics-related performance improvements, remote profiling support for developers, and HTML5 support of the "main" element tag and scoped stylesheets. Below are the new features imbedded in the Firefox 21.0.
1. Firefox Health Report:
The feature - Health Report collects information on how the browser 21.0 is performing. This feature can be checked anytime by the user to gauge the performance of the browser in real time. The data gathered by this feature will also if the browser is doing fine in its start-up time or if that is affected by its own health or not.This feature can be enabled by going through the “Options” tab in the menu bar, and then clicking on “Advanced” – “Data Choices”.
There is another add-on tool in this category – “about:addons-memory”. This add-on allows you to track how much memory is being used up by the add-ons you have installed with your browser.
2. More Networks In Firefox Social:
Firefox has one of the best social API’s for users to connect to the social media world (although the worst part was that it had only support for Facebook). The new API in Firefox 21 has done away with this problem by introducing support for more social networks, such as Cliqz, Mixi, MSNNow, but here again they have taken a critical hit by not including Twitter.In terms feature and interface, Firefox 21 is a welcome change and update from Mozilla. It has also pleased developers by including certain features, specifically for them, such as API libraries, HTML5 support for 2 new elements, and so on. I will suggest you give it a try once, especially to feel the advantage of Health Report feature.
3. Undo Remove Thumbnail From Firefox Speed Dial:
The speed dial functionality was introduced in the Firefox with Firefox 13, but was not much a pleaser. With Firefox 21.0, this feature has seen quite a bit of improvement. It helps you to load back a thumbnail, if removed accidently from the speed dial (this was pretty much missing in earlier Firefox versions, considering how important it is now to work with various thumbnails).Before you proceed, check:
4. Do Not Track:
This is the most impressive and useful feature that we have found in the Firefox 21. This feature has been in the Firefox production from a while back, but the manufacturer has increased its efficiency in the 21.0 version by including three different options to it for managing/asking the websites to “track” or “do not track” you. The three options include:• To track you
• To not track you
• Hide tracking preferences altogether
5. Remote Targets Profiling:
This feature is specifically developed keeping in mind the functionality and input of the developers. It allows the developers to connect desktop browser to the various devices which runs on either Firefox OS or Firefox Mobile, and then inspect them on their own separate developer tools window.The developers can enable this feature by going to – about:config, and then set “true” the value of devtools.debugger.remote enabled, and then restart the browser. Then for connecting devices, go to “Web Developer” tool, then – “Connect”. Connect your device along with this procedure and you are through.This helps the developers to profile their Firefox-based devices remotely.
6. Advanced Startup Time:
Firefox has added a new functionality under which it will itself notify the user of speeding up the start-up time, if it thinks that the browser is taking too long to start. This feature will allow the browser to suggest needful changes to the user to improve its start-up time.It uses the data from the last five sessions to gauge the start-up time and decide on the start-up pattern based on that. If there is no prompting, then it is doing just fine.
Want the Firefox 21.0 on your PC? If yes download it from Here.
How to Watermark Images Online – Protect Your Work
Are you a blogger or webmaster and you noticed your images are being stolen without any credit back to you as the source? One of the best ways to deter others from stealing your images is by applying a watermark on it, which could be represented by text, logo and copyright notice. Moreover, if they still copy your image despite adding a watermark, then they are making your works known, as it will generate more traffic for your blog or website.
Meaning of Adding Watermark to Image?
For those who don’t know what watermark really means, it is the process of embedding visual watermarks in photos. It is a great means to brand your work i.e. making others know it is your work.As a matter of fact, watermarking is not meant for bloggers or webmasters alone. People who host their photos or art works on sharing sites or social networks too can also take the advantage of watermarking, as your work may be stolen from website where you upload them. To avoid others from stealing your photos and claiming it to be their own, it is necessary you watermark them.
Before you proceed, check:
Almost all photo editing programs can be use for watermarking. Personally, I use PhotoScape and Photoshop. But I noticed whenever I’m contacted for means to watermark images, and I recommend either PhotoScape or Photoshop, I will still be contacted back that the programs are difficult to watermark. So instead of using photo editing programs that most regard as complicated means to watermark, I have sourced for two best websites where image watermarking process can be easily done without any ado.
The two tested and recommended websites to make watermark on your images are picmarkr.com and watermark.ws. They both possess friendly and easy to use interface.
Do you know of any website where images can be easily watermarked? If yes, share it with others via the comment box below.
How to Create Shutdown Shortcut for Windows 8 PC
Windows 8 is currently the latest Windows OS. Since the inception of Windows 8, users have been searching for easy means to get acquainted with the OS.
In order to make Windows 8 easier for users, I have written some articles like: Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts, Top 5 Free Antivirus Program for Windows 8, Windows 8 for Dummies PDF E-book, and so on.
Today, I want to share how any Windows 8 users can easily create a shortcut on their desktop to shut down their PC, instead of the normal shutdown process which is done by moving the mouse to the bottom right corner of the computer, to bring up charm box. After which they will be required to select the setting charm to access the power option to finally shutdown.
In previous versions of windows, only two steps will be taken to shut down your PC, but in Windows 8, you will go through 4 steps. However, instead of going through those normal 4 steps to shut down your PC, you can create a simple shortcut on your desktop to make your Windows 8 PC shutdown process to be easier.
Steps to Create a Shutdown Shortcut on Windows 8 Desktop
1. Click desktop tab on the start screen2. Right click anywhere on the desktop, select New >> Shortcut
3. A dialogue box will appear. Type the following characters into the box: shutdown/s/t 0 or use shutdown -s -f -t 0 (as seen in the image below)
4. Click next after step 3. You can leave shortcut name as shutdown or you can change to something else like Power off PC.
You now have a shutdown shortcut on you Windows 8 PC. Whenever you click on the shortcut, you PC will immediately shutdown.
If you don’t like the shortcut icon, you can easily change it to one of the default icons on your PC or use a custom one. To change the icon, simply right click on the shortcut, select properties, select change icon and then choose the icon the suit you most.
To make your PC shutdown process one click, you can also pin the shutdown shortcut to start by right clicking on it to select the pin to start option.
Share your experience with the shutdown shortcut via the comment box below.
How to Easily Convert JPG Pictures to PDF Documents - Free
Recently, I wanted to help a friend apply for a job online. After providing all the required data, the company finally requested applicants to upload their credentials for verification. Though my friend has scanned all his credentials and save it on a flash drive, but the problem was that he only had the image version of his credentials in JPG format, and the company requested for PDF documents. When I informed him of the company’s demand, his response was ‘that process is stressful’. However, I helped him with the conversion with the help of a program and didn’t undergo any stress.
Most people often find it difficult to convert JPG pictures to PDF documents. At times you might be required to send a file you already have in JPG formats as PDF documents. People who often apply for scholarship, job and others online application where documents are required would have one time or the other have issue like this. Conversion of JPG pictures to PDF is quite easy provided you have the right tool at hand.
Before you proceed, check:
How to Convert PDF Documents to Images, Word, Txt, HTML, et.al
A tool called JPG to PDF converter, you will no longer have any problem with conversion of JPG pictures to PDF documents. This tool will convert your picture into PDF without any reduction in the picture quality. Apart from the fact that this software doesn’t reduce pictures quality, it possesses an easy to use and beautiful interface for smooth operation.
Conversion of JPG pictures to PDF documents can be done easily with the click of only a few buttons with JPG to PDF converter software. You can download the software from Here to start converting JPG to PDF.
Top 10 Websites to Get Serial Keys and Cracks of any Software
Software is the soul of computers. It’s necessary for the operation of a computer. To be candid, most of us use pirated software, although I’m not also left out. Since most of the software available are expensive, and everyone cannot afford to buy them. For instance, programs like Microsoft cost hundreds of dollars. In this case, people who can’t afford it download pirated or cracked version of the program. However, using crack versions from a non-trusted site/person is risky, as most cracks are infected with viruses, so it is advisable to find software serial keys.
Presently, there are thousands of websites where you can get serial keys and cracks of any program, but most of them are not safe to use. Most of these websites are spam sites with full-screen popup ads, and at the end of the day, you would be re-directed to another spam site that promised to have the serial key/cracks, but when you get there too, it will be another spam story. In this post, I will give you the top ten websites to get serial keys and cracks of any software, without causing any havoc for your PC.
Before you move on, check:
- Hide any Drive on Your PC without Software
- Google Chrome Extensions to Change Proxy
- How to Create Unique, Memorable & Secure Password
- Safe Ways to Share Email Online
- List of Free, Fast and Safe Proxy Sites
Top 10 Sites to get Cracks and Serial Keys
- http://www.youserials.com/
- http://www.unlimitedserials.com/
- http://www.serialcoded.com/
- http://www.superserials.com/
- http://www.serialportal.com/
- http://www.keygenguru.com/
- http://www.crackdb.org/
- http://www.serialkey.net/
- http://www.cracktop.com/
- http://www.smartserials.com/
I’ve provided you with the top 10 websites where you can get serial keys and cracks of any software that you need. Now it’s your time to share the ones you have tested and proved reliable via the comment section below.
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How to Use WhatsApp Messenger on PC | Windows, Mac OS X
In my recent publications, I shared the list of Phones that are Compatible with WhatsApp and the Link to Download WhatsApp Messenger on Phones.
Today, I want to share how WhatsApp Messenger can also be used on PC. As a matter of fact, WhatsApp is being used by millions of users daily all over the world. They simply use this application to stay connected with friends, family and dear ones. This application is available for almost all mobile operating system such as: iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, s40 and Symbian.
Before you proceed, read:
Although, there is no WhatsApp Messenger application for PC, and this has become a big issue for users, as some users are always on PC, and it’s kind of stressful to be working on PC and at the same time replying to messages on phone. Moreover some avid computer users like me prefer to use physical keyboard over touch screen keyboards, so in my quest to finding a solution to this i.e. to be able to use WhatsApp on my PC, I was able to come across an awesome app capable of running an emulator called BlueStack.
BlueStack is compatible with the most used computers operating systems including: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Mac OS X. Below are the steps I under go to use WhatsApp Messenger on my PC.
Steps to Use WhatsApp Messenger on Computer
1. First download and install BlueStacks on your computer. It supports all versions of Windows and Mac OS X.
2. Launch BlueStacks, and you will be greeted with the BlueStack home screen.
3. Now click on Search icon on the top right corner of Bluestack home, enter WhatsApp, click on Find button, and then finally hit the Install button.
4. After clicking on the Install button as explained in the step above, WhatsApp will now be installed on your PC. Now start WhatsApp Messenger on Bluestack, you will have to provide your phone number to get a verification code and then enter the 6 digit verification code to get verified to start using WhatsApp Messenger on your PC (Note: if you didn’t receive the verification code via sms, you can use the Call me option to get a call from WhatsApp with the verification code).
5. Once the verification process is complete, you will be able to create your account, add contacts and enjoy WhatsApp messenger on your computer.
Share your experience with using WhatsApp on PC via the comment below.
How to Register for a New 2go Account - 2013
2go messenger is an awesome application available for both phone and PC users (PC Users, get how to use 2go on your PC). It allows users to communicate with friends for free after downloading the application on their mobile device. It already contains millions of users, so it’s a great community where you can meet people from different background, share pictures & files and so many social engagement activities.
Recently, my little cousin asked me to assist him in registering a 2go account on his nokia phone, immediately, I accessed wap.2go.im, as I registered my 2go account some years ago through the link, but I was surprised when I was redirected to a page to download the latest 2go app. So I was a bit confused, and I immediately tried there other web addresses such as: www.2go.com.ng and www.2go.co.za, but I was also redirected to the page where I could download the latest version. I then downloaded their latest version, and to my astonishment, a sign up button was provided when I launched the program.
Before you proceed, check:
- Tips to Increase Your 2go Star
- Meaning of 2go Chat Abbreviations : lol, lmao, brb, asap and etc.
- Update Facebook Status Via any device : BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad and etc.
Previously, to register a 2go account, you only need to go to wap.2go.im, fill the form with all the required data and after the whole process, you would be required to download the 2go app that is compatible with your phone model. But now, the whole registration process has changed, as signing up for a 2go account can no longer be done on the 2go official website, rather it can be done on the chat software or application.
How to Register a New 2go Account on 2go Chat Messenger
1. Visit wap.2go.im on your mobile browser, and you will redirected to the page where you will be able to download the latest version of 2go app, compatible with your mobile device.2. After downloading the app, launch it on your phone, you should then be provided an option to sign up as a new user.
3. Supply all the required data and then sign up.
If you follow the steps outlined above carefully, you should have access to the 2go social network. You can add me as a friend on 2go social network, my username is: Fapohundaa.
Best Tools to Convert PDF to Word (.doc), Txt, Image, HTML, etc
In my recent publication, I posted a tutorial on how Microsoft Word 2013 can be used to Edit PDF. After the publication, some loyal readers of this blog, contacted me via the contact us page, demanding for another alternative to convert PDF to Word without actually using Office 2013, as most complained that the amount required by Microsoft is exorbitant, so they want to stick to the older version.
After much research, I was able to garner three (3) free utilities that can be used to convert PDF to Word without any ado. These tools are free and easy to use, they equally convert PDF files to Words, Texts, HTML, Images, and so on. The tools are listed below with their download page. These tools are compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8.
Before you proceed, check:
- Compress Huge PDF Files to Smaller Size
- How to Convert JPG Pictures to PDF Documents
- Convert Microsoft Word to HTML
1. Advanced PDF Utilities Free
This is an awesome and easy to use utility to deal with PDF files such as to merge or split pages, convert PDF to text & convert image to PDF or vice versa. This multipurpose program comes with its nice, clean user interface covering most functions. Download it and simplify your PDF processing to the extreme.
Download Advanced PDF Utilities Free Here
2. UniPDF Converter
UniPDF performs accurate conversion from PDF files to word documents (doc/rtf), images (JPG/PNG/BMP/TIF/GIF/PCX/TGA), HTML, or plain text files (txt) in batch mode, with all document texts, layouts, images and formatting ideally preserved.
Download UniPDF Converter Here
3. SmartSoft Free PDF to Word Converter
SmartSoft Free PDF to Word Converter lets you convert PDF documents to Word in a quick, easy way.
Pros
- Excellent conversion results
- You can preview the document
- Easy to use
Cons
- You can't convert more than one document at the same time
- No configuration options or any other tools
Download SmartSoft Free PDF to Word Converter Here
In conclusion, after using any of these tools, don’t forget to share your experience with others via the comment below.
How to Edit PDF Files in Microsoft Word 2013
Recently, I was searching for a research work online, so I found a journal in PDF format , and I wish to edit it, to add and remove some text from the journal, but with the help of the latest Microsoft Office 2013, I was able to make all necessary changes and then save it back to PDF.
Today, many people are also out there, who wish they could edit a PDF file and then save it back. I received series of mails yesterday regarding how to edit PDF documents (free) without using those expensive utilities out there, after I published “How to Convert PDF Document to any Image formats.” In the past time, editing of PDF files require Adobe Acrobat X pro or some other costly utilities. PDF has been difficult to edit because it’s just technically an image file, so converting it back to text requires some sophisticated OCR.
As I’ve explained earlier, I was able to edit my PDF journal with the latest Microsoft Office 2013 without any hassle, as Word 2013 brings new features to the word-processing sphere, but it most outstanding feature is its ability to open and edit PDF files the same manner as if you were opening a .doc or .docx file.
The 2010 version of Word only provides the option to save a document as PDF, which I have used in recent times, but the Word 2013 is excellent. So I will implore those who are still using the earlier version of Microsoft Office to upgrade to enjoy the new features embedded in Microsoft Office 2013.
How to Edit and Save PDF with Word 2013
1. Launch Word 2013, click File >> Open, and then go to the directory where the PDF you want to edit lies.2. Click the PDF, and the click Open.
3. From Word 2013, you can now make all the necessary alteration you wish to make, so when you are done, click on File >> Save As, and then save the document back as a PDF or any format you wish to save it to from the list of documents formats provided on the list.
Note that in the process of converting the PDF to an editable format in Word 2013, some formatting may be lost, as this depends on the document.
Can you see that that this feature alone is worth upgrading from an earlier version of Microsoft to it latest version ’13. If you’ve also found another tool that can also do this job better than Word ’13, don’t hesitate to share it via the comments below.
How to Convert PDF to Any Image Format | No Software Required
At times, you might be in a state whereby you are in need to convert a PDF (Portable Document Format) document to image. So today, I want to share a post on how you can easily convert PDF document to different image formats with no software installation required. Conversion of PDF document to any image formats can be done online with a free online conversion utility called Zamar.
Zamar is an awesome web based utility that aids the conversion of PDF document to any image formats. The image file which the PDF document is converted to will be sent to the email address you provide upon conversion completion. I recommend this web based utility because it has been tested and proven to be powerful and able to do the job.
Before you proceed, check:
How to Convert PDF to Different Image Formats Using ZamZar
1. Go to ZamZar.com on your browser.
2. Choose the PDF file you wish to convert by selecting the “Choose File” button, choose the format to convert to, enter the email address where you want the converted file to be sent to, and then finally click on “Convert” button to do the conversion job.
3. After clicking on “Convert” button as stated in the step above, it will upload your file for a while and then you’ll receive a confirmation email that your file has been converted, with a download link. Conversion time depends on the size and pages of the PDF file. An email notification and actual download link will be sent to you, as seen in the image below:
4. Now click on the link provided in the email to download all the converted images.
Hope you find this tutorial useful and helpful. If you know of any web based tool that you have tested and also serve the same purpose with ZamZar, you can share it via the comment below, and likewise your experience with ZamZar.
Recover Hidden Files From Infected Flash Drives & Memory Cards
USB flash drives are now being used by people of all ages to store important data. USB flash drives like pendrive, external hard disk, memory card and the rest are portable and easy to carry about, so people use them to store all forms of data. As USB flash drives becomes a means of saving data in an easy and convenient way, so also different USB viruses increase along with it. This post will emphasize on how anyone can recover hidden Files from Virus infected USB Pendrive, Flash drive, memory card, external hard disk and any other USB storage devices.
Recently, a friend of mine told me he wanted to destroy his memory card, because all the files he had on it had been duplicated to a shortcut, while the real files are nowhere to be found. He told me the memory card has been corrupted, so he has to destroy it and get another one for his smartphone, and he further says he will be missing some pictures he took during her sister wedding ceremony and the ones he took on vacation. But my response to him was that, the memory card has truly been corrupted by some nasty viruses like Trojan or worm or Win32. sality and so many other malwares, which can duplicate the files and hide the real files. The solution to this isn’t destroying the memory card, since the files could still be restored. So he asked me how he can get his files back. I told him it has happened to me in the past, and the common source of problem like this is when any USB Flash drives such as: pendrive, external hard disk, memory card and the rest are connected to an infected computer. So to unhide those hidden files, you have to follow the processes I outlined in this post.
Before you proceed, check these awesome posts:
- How to Password protect USB Flash Drives
- How to Lock PC with a Flash/Pen Drive
- How to Check if your Flash Drive/Memory Card is Original
- Recover Accidentally Deleted Files from Sd Card, Camera, Phones etc
Those missing files are not deleted from the memory card or flash drive, it’s just that the virus make it hidden, so the files will be invisible when viewed in a normal way, so it’s like the virus changed the files attribute. So to unhide the files, am going to provide you with the two tested methods I’ve once used and work. The first method doesn’t require any software, and it works, while the second method requires software, which you will be provided with the download link.
How to Recover Hidden or Missing Files on USB Storage: Manual Method
I named this method manual method because no software would be required; all you’ve got to use is the default command prompt available on all windows pc.==> Plug your USB Pendrive or Memory Card or whichever USB storage that is affected, and then go to my computer page to note the drive letter.
==> Use WIN+R key on your computer keyboard to launch run command box, type CMD and then hit enter button. If you don’t know the WIN key, it’s shown in the image below:
==> You will need the drive letter noted earlier here. For instance, if the drive letter I want to repair is H:, then I will type H: into the command prompt, and then type attrib -s -h /s /d *.* (make sure there is space between each elements in the code). See the image below for more understanding:
After following the steps outlined above, now check your USB memory card or flash drive or pendrive or any other USB drives you’ve inserted to see your missing/hidden files back in their various locations.
How to Recover Hidden or Missing Files on USB Storage: Using Software
If you think the steps explained above are too complicated to follow, you can use a software called “Infected Files Recovery Tool”. The version 2.00 of Infected Files Recovery Tool can be downloaded from HERE, it works on Windows Xp, Windows Vista, Windows 7.After download, open the tool, select the infected drive, and then click recover. That’s all.
How to Fix Any Computer | Windows, Mac, Linux
Almost all household have computers, people often use the machine for different purposes. I have friends that only use it to play games, some use it as their companion at school to solve assignments, and so on. People own computers for so many reasons, which are known to them.
Today, when I was thinking of writing a post, a thought ran through me to share three funny infographics I found on oatmeal recently. Despite the fact that these infographics are funny, they are as well educative.
These infographics are just about the ways to fix any computer, with different operating systems. Majority of computers we see happen to be using one type of operating system performing the same functions, and it is branched into several different types, such as: Mac, Linux and Windows.
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Hope Linux, Apple and Windows fans will love the funny infographics below, as it tends to possess funny solutions to fix their computers.
How to Fix Computers Running MAC OS [Apple]
How to Fix Computers Running Windows OS
How to Fix Computers Running Linux OS
If you enjoy these solutions, don’t hesitate to share it with others.
Re-Enable Missing Hibernate Option in Windows Vista
For users still using the Windows Vista OS on their computer, at times, you might noticed that your computer hibernate option is missing, after using the disk cleanup wizard which tends to remove the hibernate files. At times, missing/hidden hibernation option in Windows Vista might not be caused by the disk cleanup wizard; it might happen as a result of some changes made unknowingly and some other factors.
No matter what has caused hibernate mode to be missing from your from your Windows Vista based computer, turning it back on is simple. This fix will be done via some command line, but I will guide you through the entire process.
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How to Reinstate Missing Hibernate Option on Windows Vista
- Click Start >> All Programs.
- Click on the “Accessories”.
- Right – Click on the “Command Prompt”.
- Select “Run as Administrator”.
- Run any of the following command:
- Restart your computer and under shut down options, “Hibernate” will “magically” appear.
"powercfg /hibernate on" or "powercfg -h on" (without "")
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Now that your computer hibernate option has re-appear, don’t forget to ‘uncheck’ the option to clear hibernate files next time you want to run Disk Cleanup. Otherwise, your computer hibernate feature will disappear again.
Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 Now Available for Download
Microsoft has recently announced the release of Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7, and it is now available for download in 95 different languages. Users will be auto-upgraded to IE 10 in a few weeks, but those who are interested can go ahead and download the recently updated browser now. The new browser is available for Windows 7 users with 32-bit and 64-bit.
The surface of IE 10 looks like its predecessor IE9 on Windows 7. On Windows 7 devices, the IE 10 internet bar sat at the top, rather than on Windows 8 devices that sat at the bottom. So users who are familiar with the previous version of Internet Explorer would not find it difficult to use the new browser.
All IE 10 improvements are not visible to users, but the new browser comes with a lot of improvements: it makes webpage load faster, run smoother and provides users with more privacy. In a blog post by Microsoft, it promises the new IE 10 on Windows 7 “improves performance across the board with faster page loading, faster interactivity, and faster JavaScript performance, while reducing CPU usage and improving battery life on mobile PCs.” IE 10 also improves the hardware accelerated performance of various HTML constructs, and of JavaScript, where it provides faster floating point operations, faster object and property access, and more.
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The new browser offers better support for more Web standards like HTML 5, the new CSS3 and Do Not Track (DNT) — this protects user’s privacy, so advertisers will not be able to keep tabs on your surfing habit unless you grant them permission. The DNT feature is enabled by default.
Finally, the most important feature of Internet Explorer 10 has over its predecessor Internet Explorer 9 is that it is faster that it. According to Microsoft, the new browser improved JavaScript performance and other technical changes has make IE 10 20 percent faster that IE 9.
As earlier said, IE10 for Windows 7 is available. Interested users can wait till it appears in Windows Update, or can download it directly from the Internet Explorer Website.
List of Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
The facts remains that whenever a new software or hardware is released, users finds it difficult to get accustomed with the new released at first, as they tend to work in a slightly different manner to which users were formerly used to. So also in the case of Windows 8, there are some changes in the new OS that differentiate it from previous versions of Windows.
I must confess, when I first came across Windows 8 and Windows Server 2013, it seems a little daunting at first as I had a hard time finding my way around. Where is the command prompt? How to shut down/restart the machine? Has the Start button gone missing? And many other thoughts wandered in my heart. So after some searching, I was able to find some great Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts on the internet and they really made things easier.
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Usefulness of Keyboard Shortcuts
For those using Windows 8 on touch screen devices, they will find it easier to navigate the OS. But for those who use Windows 8 in normal way rather that touch screen, the OS can be a bit difficult to understand. With the knowledge of correct keyboard shortcuts, users using non touch screen devices would be able to work incredibly faster, convenient and more efficiently.Below are the list of Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts to save users time and efforts. But before I list them out, I need to let you understand that if you are new to using keyboard shortcuts, all the shortcuts listed below involves holding the Windows key and tapping the appropriate letter key on your computer keyboard. Look at the image below if you don’t know the Windows Key.
Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts Keys
- Win : switch between the Start screen and the last-running Windows 8 app
- Win + C : displays Charms menu, for quick access to things like Search,
- Share, and Settings.
- Win + D : switches you to Desktop mode. Once you’re in that mode, pressing
- Windows-D again toggles between minimize/restore all window
- Win + E : launch Windows Explorer (Desktop mode)
- Win + F : launch a file search
- Win + H : opens the Share pane
- Win + I : brings up the Settings charm, where you’ll find, among other things,
- the Power icon for shutting down the PC
- Win + K : brings up a list of all connected devices, like wireless peripherals
- Win + L : locks your PC
- Win + M : minimises all active Desktop applications.
- Win + Shift + M: maximises all active Desktop applications.
- Win + O : toggles device orientation lock on and off
- Win + P : switch your display to a second display or projector
- Win + Q : open the App Search pane
- Win + R : opens the Run box
- Win + U : open the Ease of Access Centre
- Win + V : cycle through toasts (notifications)
- Win + W : search your system settings (type POWER for links to all power-related options, say)
- Win + X : displays a text menu of useful Windows tools and applets
- Win + Z : displays the right-click context menu when in a full-screen app
- Win + + : launch Magnifier and zoom in
- Win + – : zoom out
- Win + , : windows + comma minimises all applications and shows the Desktop, but for only as long as you hold down the keys.
- Win + Enter : launch Narrator
- Win + PgUp : move the current screen to the left-hand monitor
- Win + PgDn : move the current screen to the right-hand monitor
- Win + PrtSc : this handy new feature instantly captures a screenshot and saves it
- (in PNG format) to a Screenshots subfolder in your Pictures folder.
- Win + Tab: switch between running apps
These compilations of windows 8 keyboard shortcuts should be enough to using Windows 8 for users without touch screen devices.
Now, it’s your turn to share any windows 8 keyboard shortcuts you know via the comments section below.
Top 5 Best Free Antivirus for Windows 8
Since the inception of the new Microsoft’s OS (Windows 8), almost all software security companies have been working to make their security software to work with the new OS since most of the older version does not work with Windows 8.
For all those who run Windows 8 on their new/existing PC, updated antivirus is mandatory to protect against new virus which comes with new operating systems.
To secure your windows 8 against any form of threat, you need to secure an active Antivirus. Presently, there are hundreds of antivirus programs for windows 8 in the market; some are free while some are paid. Today, I want to share the best top 5 free antivirus for windows 8.
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Best Antivirus 2013 for Windows 8
1. Windows Defender
2. Kaspersky
3. AVG
4. BItDefender
5. Avast
