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Time and time again, the story of a hacker stealing someone’s private pictures or videos is published in newspapers. The recent case is that of Sofia Vergara whose intimate pictures were hacked only a month ago and then were put on sale. Usually, the target of such a hacker is a celebrity as they expect to blackmail them and make money through extortion or sale of pictures/videos. But these hackers can victimize just about anyone. You do not have panic. There is a simple solution to this problem – encrypt your private files with strong encryption so that even if a hacker lays his hands on the files, they would be useless for him. AxCrypt is a free encryption utility that can be used for this purpose. Read the rest of this entry »
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AxCrypt: Password Protect and Encrypt Your Files in Windows
On November - 20 - 2012
Get Your Computer to Say What You Type [How To] [Updated]
On November - 15 - 2012
XP, Vista, 7, and Windows 8 come with a built in voice database, which you can access via the Microsoft SAPI (Speech Application Programming Interface); in this guide, you’ll learn how to get your computer to say what you type using one of three methods.
Get Quick Access to the Control Panel, Run Dialog, Command Prompt, and more with Windows Key+X [Quick Tip]
On November - 12 - 2012
If you’re using Windows 8 and are primarily in the desktop view, you may find yourself jumping to the Start screen often to launch common applications like the Control Panel, the Command Prompt, or Device Manager. To save the jumping around and work a little more efficiently, Microsoft have provided a shortcut menu, accessible from both the Start screen and the desktop. This menu provides quick access to:
- Programs and Features
- Power Options
- Event Viewer
- System
- Device Manager
- Disk Management
- Computer Management
- Command Prompt/Command Prompt (Admin)
- Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc)
- Control Panel
- File Explorer (Windows Key + E)
- Search (F3 from the desktop)
- Run (Windows Key + R)
- Desktop (Windows Key + D)
Note the underlined letter on the menu. Pressing Windows Key + X and then typing the underlined letter will save you a mouse click. Want to access the Control Panel quickly? Windows Key + X, followed by P.
Looking for some more Windows 8 shortcuts? Check out Windows 8 shortcuts for non-touch screen users.
Note: A right click on the Start area will also launch this menu
9 Ways to Improve Wireless Connectivity for Your Computer
On November - 12 - 2012
Everyone knows how frustrating a sketchy Wi-Fi signal can be. You’re about to send an important file. You’re about to Skype with your sister who lives in Australia. And then the signal goes dead, and your wireless internet goes down without warning. You may even work from home, and the sketchy Wi-Fi means a consistently frustrating day with constant interruptions and less productivity.
Here are nine things that you need to check and fix to make your Wi-Fi work for and not against you.
Windows 8 Poll: pointy haired boss read an article…
On November - 7 - 2012
As promised last week I would publish the results of our little poll on Windows 8. Thank you for participating. From what I can see, our readers are early adopters. 52% Have installed Windows 8, and 39% use it as their only OS. Only 13% reported to have deleted the OS all together. Here’s a summary of what you think: