Wireless networks are a great way to keep your business connected and your employees connected. However, they can also be a target for hackers. To protect your wireless network, you need to take some steps: Make sure you have a strong password. A strong password is one that is difficult to guess and one that you can remember for future use. Use a security software program to protect your wireless network....
If you’re like most people, you probably use a computer to take screenshots of things you see on your screen. But if you’re using Android, there’s a better way to do it. The Android SDK makes it easy to take screenshots of things on your PC with just a few lines of code. Here’s how: Open the Android SDK Manager and click the “Add New Item” button. Type “android screenshot” into the text field and click the “Add” button....
desktop icons are a common part of most computer users’ lives. They can be found on the taskbar, in the system tray, and even in the system folder. Desktop icons can be turned on or off by using the following steps: Open the Start menu and select Control Panel. In the Control Panel, click on Programs and Features. In the Programs and Features screen, click on Add/Remove Programs. Under Add/Remove Programs, click on Desktop Icons and Uninstaller to uninstall desktop icons if they are installed on your computer....
Chrome is a popular web browser that is available on Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.2. It can be used as your metro browser, which means that it can be used in place of the traditional Windows Explorer window. This article will show you how to use Chrome as your metro browser in Windows 8 Release Preview. To start using Chrome as your metro browser, open the Start screen and type chrome://flags/ into the search bar....
If you’re like most people, you have at least one two-factor authentication app installed on your smartphone. But what if you don’t have a smart phone? What if you just don’t feel comfortable using a phone as your primary means of authentication? That’s where Google Authenticator comes in. Google Authenticator is an app that allows users to create and use two-factor authentication codes without having to use a smartphone. You can create codes for any website or application that uses Google Authenticator, including Gmail, YouTube, and more....
Windows 8 stores SmartScreen Filter information for downloaded files in the Windows Update Catalog. This information is used to determine whether a file is safe to download and install. If a file has a SmartScreen Filter, Windows 8 will not allow it to be installed. In previous versions of Windows the SmartScreen filter was a feature of Internet Explorer, with Windows 8 it becomes part of the Windows file system. But how does it know which files have been downloaded and which ones originated from your PC?...
There is some debate as to whether or not HKLM is an alias for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. Some believe that HKLM is the real name for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, while others believe that HKLM is an alias for HKEY_CURRENT_USER. The answer to this question may never be known, but it seems likely that HKLM is an alias for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. Sometimes when working with Windows, you see all manner of names, abbreviations, and identifiers such as HKLM and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE for example....
There is no one USB communication protocol, but there are a few that may be of interest to you. Here are three: USB 1.1 USB 2.0 UVC (Universal Serial Bus) Most of us never give much thought to our USB devices, we just plug them in and forget about them. But what if you are the curious type who wants to know more about how USB works? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has the answers to a curious reader’s questions....
As the number of devices that need to be fingerprinted continues to grow, so does the need for accurate and reliable fingerprinting techniques. One such technique is OS fingerprinting, which uses the time-to-live (TTL) and TCP window size values of a connection to identify a remote device. In this article, we will discuss how OS fingerprinting works and how it can be used to identify devices on a network. We will also provide some tips on how to improve the accuracy of this technique....
Windows 8 is a new operating system from Microsoft that is designed to be user-friendly and easy to use. It has a new look and feel, and many people are finding it easier to use than previous versions of Windows. There are many different ways to customize Windows 8, and the best articles for using it will help you get the most out of your new computer. This includes tips on how to use the new features, such as the Start screen, as well as how to customize your desktop and settings....
Brainstorming and mind mapping can be a great way to come up with new ideas, but it can be hard to find the right tools. Here are some of the best websites and software for brainstorming and mind mapping. MindMeister is a popular website for brainstorming and mind mapping. It has a user-friendly interface and allows users to create diagrams, lists, and tables easily. MindMeister also has a built-in chat feature that allows users to communicate with each other easily....
Proxy servers can be a useful tool for privacy and security. By using a proxy server, you can hide your IP address and location from websites you visit. This can help protect your privacy and security online. Additionally, proxy servers can help speed up your online experience by caching certain web pages. .. You have likely heard other people discussing the use of a proxy to bypass web filters at work, or to browse the internet anonymously, but wondered if a proxy would actually be that useful to you or not....
Windows 10 is designed to use up less disk space by compressing files before storing them on your computer. However, if you have a large file that Windows 10 can’t compress, it will try to store the file in its original format (14.7GB) instead of compressing it (8.6GB). .. You have more than enough available space on a given hard disk, so why can’t you park your file there? Read on as we investigate why Windows will deny you even if there is plenty of space to spare....
Windows 7 is a great operating system, but like any other computer system, it can be damaged or lost. If your computer crashes and you need to restore it to its original state, you’ll need to back up your data first. There are a number of ways to backup your data. You can use Windows 7’s built-in backup features or use third-party software. Windows 7 also includes a recovery tool that can help you restore your computer to its original state if it crashes again....
Android users have a lot of options when it comes to managing their apps, but some may not want to install a task manager like AppBrain or use an app like AppCache. Here are four tips for managing running apps on Android without installing a task manager. Use the AppBrain app AppBrain is a free app that lets you manage your installed apps and their data. You can see which apps are using the most memory, storage space, or CPU time, and you can uninstall or disable them remotely....
If you’re a video lover, then you know that the best way to enjoy your videos is by using a media player like VLC. But if you’re new to this world, or just don’t have any time for learning how to use a media player, then there are plenty of other ways to enjoy your videos without having to use VLC. Here are 23+ keyboard shortcuts that will help you get started:...
If you’re a Windows 8 user, you know that there are a few ways to print from your Metro apps. One way is to use the Print dialog box. Another way is to use the MetroPrint app. But what if you want to print from more than one Metro app at the same time? You can use the Print dialog box and the MetroPrint app to print from different apps, but it’s not always easy or convenient....
If you need to quickly move a row in a word 2013 table, there are a few quick and easy steps you can take. .. Have you created a long table in Word only to discover that the rows need to be rearranged? Luckily, it’s very easy to move rows up and down within a table using an easy keystroke combination. Put the cursor in any cell in the row you want to move and press Shift + Alt + Up arrow or Shift + Alt + Down arrow to move the row up or down....
Snapshots are a great way to save time when using VirtualBox. By taking a snapshot of your virtual machine, you can revert to a previous state without having to start the virtual machine from scratch. .. The basic idea of a snapshot is that you setup your virtual machine exactly how you want it, take a snapshot, and then you can make any changes you want. You could even install something awful, because it doesn’t matter – all you have to do is roll back the snapshot, and your virtual machine will be exactly how it was before....
If you’ve ever plugged in an iPhone, iPad or memory card to your Mac and had iPhoto start automatically, you’re not alone. According to Apple support documents, “iPhoto may start automatically when you plug in an iPhone, iPad or memory card.” This behavior can be annoying if you don’t want iPhoto to start every time you plug in your device. Here are a few tips on how to stop it from happening:...
