Showing posts with label Computer Tips and Tricks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Computer Tips and Tricks. Show all posts

Thursday, 7 June 2012

Best Solution On How To Stop Unwanted Facebook Notification from groups

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Are you bombarded with unwanted facebook notifications from groups? Would you like it to stop right away? Then relax as you read
Notification on Facebook
Unwanted notifications likely come from groups you are added to, but don’t curse or hate if someone adds you to a group on facebook, that’s the reason why you are friends. And of – course you don’t want it to seem you’re alone or not recognized by your friends. So like said earlier, don’t hate or curse despite the fact that you don’t like the notifications. For me, my notification field is like a marketplace but I never complain, knowing fully well that those who added me didn’t mean an offense and also because i can leave or stop the notifications with one click. But that doesn’t mean it’s appropriate to add friends to some groups without letting know about it, doing so always makes members of groups leave, even if they don’t get angry and leave the group, they won’t take the group serious. If you don’t like a group you are added to, don’t publicly say things like; “who added me to this group? Delete me right away”, don’t. Instead leave quietly.

Here's how you can stop a group notification on Facebook



  • Log in to your facebook account
  • Visit group
  • Look to the right side of the group (your screen) just below the group picture or logo
  • You'll see NOTIFICATIONS
  • Click on it and click on NO

With that in place you have successfully disabled the group's notification

To leave a group on Facebook 



  • Log in to your facebook account
  • Visit group
  • Look to the right side of the group (your screen) just below the group picture or logo
  • You'll see an icon just after NOTIFICATIONS
  • Click on it and click on Leave Group

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Thursday, 24 May 2012

Causes of Slow Running Computers and How To Fix.

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It’s difficult for anyone to bear a slow computer as it frustrates, especially when you’re doing something important. Those experiencing this should know what I am talking about. Surely your computer was not that slow when you bought it but now you don’t know why it’s slow.
The good thing here is, it’s not impossible to bring your computer back on track. Above all, it’ll cost you nothing.

There are a couple of reasons that make your computer run slowly, some of these reasons are:

1. Spyware and Viruses.
Viruses are harmful to computers. If you frequently download torrents or other illegal stuffs from unknown websites or transfer files from other computers to yours, you are likely to become a victim of spywares and computer viruses. Effective and well updated antivirus will definitely help you solve the problem.
2. Junk items.
If you have been using your computer for quite some time, you will definitely see some unwanted files such as cache files, cookies, and other unnecessary components that clog up your system. Most of the time users don’t even notice the existence of these files.
3. Unwanted applications and pop-ups.
Programs and applications can also cause a computer to slow down. Check your system, and see if you have any program you no longer use or that is not important and uninstall. Disallowing auto pop-ups can also solve the problem.

Fixing Slow PC

Now that you know the reasons why a your computer is not performing as fast as it was, it’s time to learn how to improve the performance, or better, to its original state. Here are a few tips to speed it up:

1. Get viruses out.

Scan your computer against virus with well updated anti-virus to get virus out.

2. Delete unnecessary files.

Once it gets to a month, clear up those temporary folders as you won’t need them in the future. To clear up those files,
  • Click the Start button
  • Click Control Panel
  • Click Network and Internet then click Internet Options
  • Click the General tab, and then
  • Click Delete under Browsing history
  • Click Delete all, click Yes to confirm that you want to delete this information, and then click OK

3. Uninstall unused programs.

If you have programs that you won’t use anymore, simply head to Control Panel, click Programs, and then click Programs and Features. Select a program, and then click Uninstall.
If the tips above can’t solve your problem, you might want to consider formatting your computer but make sure you backup your files before proceeding! Still not working? Then the only 2 options left are either upgrading your RAM or buying a new computer.
If you have any questions or didn't understand something, you can point it out on your comment.

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Thursday, 17 May 2012

The Best Quick Launch Windows review [How to add and remove Quick Launch from taskbar]

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Quick Launch Windows

This article is recognized by Windows Support Centre and we strongly believe it will answer all questions about the Quick launch.
 
Quick launch is that area that holds shortcuts on the taskbar. It’s next to the start button and ends with chevron >>


Quick launch keeps programs shortcut icons at one click away; ready to go at the click of the mouse button. It’s cool cos it’s always on sight. That means you won’t have to open the Start Menu or minimize all opened programs, point at the program you’re going for before clicking to run, rather you just click and the icon on the Q.L. and it will be launched (opened).
If you have opened more than one program, you might like to display and use the Quick Launch bar. The Quick Launch bar makes it easy to access frequently used programs like Windows Media Player and your e-mail, and to open an Internet Explorer window. Windows XP loads several programs in the Quick Launch, including Show Desktop. One click on Show Desktop minimizes all the programs on your desktop. Another click restores them just as you'd left them.

How to add quick launch to taskbar

  1. If the Quick Launch bar is not displayed, right-click an empty area on the taskbar and click Properties.
  2. On the Taskbar tab, under Taskbar appearance, select the Show Quick Launch check box and click OK.
Repeat process to remove Quick Launch from Taskbar

An easier way to do this is to;
1Right – click on the taskbar plain area ==> 2Hover your mouse over Taskbar at the top of the list, when it’s menu opens 3click on Quick Launch
Repeat process to remove Quick Launch from Taskbar

How to add a program to the Quick Launch bar
  • From the desktop or Windows Explorer, click the icon for the program you want to add, and then drag it to the Quick Launch portion of the Taskbar located next to the Start button.
The icon for that program appears next to the other Quick Launch icons on the taskbar.
To remove icons from the Quick Launch, simply right – click on the icon on Quick Launch and click on delete and it’ll be removed.
Notes
  • If the Quick Launch bar is not displayed, right-click an empty area on the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Quick Launch.
  • If you right-click an empty area on the taskbar and do not see the Toolbars option, click Lock the Taskbar to clear the check mark.
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Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Windows keyboard shortcuts overview and complete list

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Windows keyboard shortcuts

 

Keyboard shortcuts are alternative to the mouse when working in Windows. You can open, close, and navigate the Start menu, desktop, menus, dialog boxes, and Web pages using keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts may also make it easier and faster for you to interact with your computer.
General Keyboard Shortcuts
Press
To
CTRL+C
Copy.
CTRL+X
Cut.
CTRL+V
Paste.
CTRL+Z
Undo.
DELETE
Delete.
SHIFT+DELETE
Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin.
CTRL while dragging an item
Copy selected item.
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
Create shortcut to selected item.
F2
Rename selected item.
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word.
CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word.
CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph.
CTRL+UP ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph.
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 within a document.
CTRL+A
Select all.
F3
Search for a file or folder.
ALT+ENTER
View properties for the selected item.
ALT+F4
Close the active item, or quit the active program.
ALT+Enter
Displays the properties of the selected object.
ALT+SPACEBAR
Opens the shortcut menu for the active window.
CTRL+F4
Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously.
ALT+TAB
Switch between open items.
ALT+ESC
Cycle through items in the order they were opened.
F6
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop.
F4
Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
SHIFT+F10
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item.
ALT+SPACEBAR
Display the System menu for the active window.
CTRL+ESC
Display the Start menu.
ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
Display the corresponding menu.
Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu
Carry out the corresponding command.
F10
Activate the menu bar in the active program.
RIGHT ARROW
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu.
LEFT ARROW
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu.
F5
Refresh the active window.
BACKSPACE
View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
ESC
Cancel the current task.
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive
Prevent the CD from automatically playing.

Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts

Press
To
CTRL+TAB
Move forward through tabs.
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Move backward through tabs.
TAB
Move forward through options.
SHIFT+TAB
Move backward through options.
ALT+Underlined letter
Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option.
ENTER
Carry out the command for the active option or button.
SPACEBAR
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box.
Arrow keys
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons.
F1
Display Help.
F4
Display the items in the active list.
BACKSPACE
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box.

Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts

Press




To
Right SHIFT for eight seconds
Switch FilterKeys on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN
Switch High Contrast on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK
Switch MouseKeys on and off.
SHIFT five times
Switch StickyKeys on and off.
NUM LOCK for five seconds
Switch ToggleKeys on and off.

Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

Press
To
END
Display the bottom of the active window.
HOME
Display the top of the active window.
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK on numeric keypad (*)
Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+)
Display the contents of the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-)
Collapse the selected folder.
LEFT ARROW
Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.
RIGHT ARROW
Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.
Notes
  • Some keyboard shortcuts may not work if StickyKeys is turned on in Accessibility Options.
  • If you are connected to Windows through Microsoft Terminal Services Client, some shortcuts have changed.
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The super Complete review of Windows Recycle Bin

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Windows Recycle Bin


 





Ever wondered what a recycle bin is? This article will enlighten you on what you need to know about the recycle bin so relax as you read through.

What is a recycle bin?

A Recycle Bin is that folder that holds deleted files on a computer. When you delete any of these items from your hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin. Items deleted from a floppy disk or a network drive are permanently deleted and are not sent to the Recycle Bin.
Items in the Recycle Bin remain there until you decide to permanently delete them from your computer. These items still take up hard disk space and can be undeleted or restored back to their original location. When it fills up, Windows automatically cleans out enough space in the Recycle Bin to accommodate the most recently deleted files and folders.
If you're running low on hard disk space, always remember to empty the Recycle Bin. You can also restrict the size of the Recycle Bin to limit the amount of hard disk space it takes up.

To restore a deleted item; 

  • Double-click on Recycle Bin on desktop to open 
  • On the Recycle Bin, right-click on the item and click Restore.
It will be restored to where it is deleted from.

To restore all deleted items.

  • From the Recycle Bin, Click on the Edit menu, click Select All to select or highlight all items to be restored
  • And then from the File menu, click Restore 

To delete an item on the Recycle Bin; 

  • Right-click on the items to be deleted, and then click on Delete.

To delete all items on the Recycle Bin; 

  • From the File menu, click Empty Recycle Bin.

Notes

  • Deleting an item from the Recycle Bin permanently removes it from your computer. That’s to say Items deleted from the Recycle Bin cannot be restored.
  • You can also delete items by dragging them into the Recycle Bin. Ut when you press and hold the SHIFT key while dragging to Recycle Bin, the item will be deleted from your computer permanently without being stored in the Recycle Bin.
  • Restoring an item in the Recycle Bin returns that item to its original location.
  • To retrieve several items at once, hold down CTRL, and then click each item that you want to retrieve. When you have finished selecting the items that you want to retrieve, on the File menu, click Restore.
  • If you restore a file that was originally located in a deleted folder, the folder is recreated in its original location, and then the file is restored in that folder.
  • Items deleted from a removable disk e.g. flash disk drives wont be restored after deletion that is to say you can only restore file deleted from your hard disk (local disk/C:)
  • The following items are not stored in the Recycle Bin and cannot be restored:
    • Items deleted from network locations.
    • Items deleted from removable media (such as 3.5-inch disks).
    • Items that are larger than the storage capacity of the Recycle Bin.

To change the storage capacity of the Recycle Bin

When items are deleted they are sent to the recycle bin. Our reason for deleting might be to save space but the recycle bin also uses our computer’s hard disk space. Now, instead of allowing 100% storage capacity or the default storage capacity, we can change the storage capacity to what we desire.

Follow the steps to do this;

  1. On the desktop, ==> right-click Recycle Bin, ==> and then click Properties.
  2. Move the slider to increase or decrease the amount of disk space that is reserved for storing deleted items.

Important

  • A deleted item that is larger than the storage capacity of the Recycle Bin will not be saved. It will be permanently deleted.

Notes

  • If you want to use different Recycle Bin settings for different drives, click Configure drives independently, and then click the appropriate drive tab to change the Recycle Bin settings for that drive.
  • If you want to use the same Recycle Bin settings for all drives, click Use one setting for all drives.

To empty the Recycle Bin

Emptying a recycle bin is very important in the sense that recycle bin uses our computer’s hard disk space. If we are deleting to free up space, then we still have to delete to complete the deletion.
Follow the steps to do this;
  1. On the desktop, ==> double-click Recycle Bin.
  2. On the File menu, ==> click Empty Recycle Bin.

Important

  • Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently deletes all items.

Note

  • If you only want to remove some of the items in the Recycle Bin, hold down CTRL, and then click each item that you want to remove. When you have finished selecting the items that you want to remove, on the File menu, click Delete

To prevent delete confirmation messages from appearing

You’ll notice whenever you are deleting an item, you will see a notification that says “Are you sure you want to delete this item”? You can set your recycle so that this message won’t come out whenever you are deleting

Follow the steps to do this;

  1. On the desktop, ==> right-click Recycle Bin, ==> and then click Properties.
  2. Clear the Display delete confirmation dialog check box.

Notes

  • This setting only applies when you move items to the recycle Bin. This setting does not apply when you move items from it.
  • This setting is unavailable if the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin check box is selected.
To remove items permanently when you delete them
Recycle Bin is known to keep deleted items until they are deleted finally but we can also delete items straight away from our computer without having to send to the recycle bin first.

Follow the steps to do this;

  1. On the desktop, ==> right-click Recycle Bin, ==> and then click Properties.
  2. Select the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin check box. Or
You can also delete permanently by holding down the SHIFT key and dragging items to the recycle Bin
This method can help you delete items permanently without having to change your recycle Bin setting(s)

Important

  • If the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin check box is selected, you will not be able to recover any items that you delete.

Notes

If you want to use different Recycle Bin settings for different drives, click Configure drives independently, and then click the appropriate drive tab to change the Recycle Bin settings for that drive.
If you want to use the same Recycle Bin settings for all drives, click Use one setting for all drives. 

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    Tuesday, 15 May 2012

    How to Remove Unused Desktop Icons from Windows XP

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    Unused Icons

    Read through this article it’s the best instruction you’ll get concerning the removal of unused icons from your desktop, so relax and read through.

    Removing unused

    Removing unused desktop icons from our desktop is one essential thing one should know how to do, when we install some programs to our computer example adobe reader they automatically create a shortcut on our desktop, these shortcuts mightn’t be useful to us. And on the other hand these shortcuts icons occupy some reasonable space in our computer’s hard drives contributing to its slow responses. So instead of leaving unused desktop icons on our desktop its better we get them out.

    To do this, Click;

    1.      Start ==> Display ==> Control Panel.
    1. On the Desktop tab, click Customize Desktop.
    2. Under Desktop cleanup, click Clean Desktop Now.
    3. Follow the directions in the Desktop Cleanup Wizard.

    Notes
    • To open Display, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
    • The Desktop Cleanup Wizard displays a list of the desktop icons that have not been used for 60 days or more, enabling you to remove those icons that you don't want on your desktop. You can retrieve icons you have removed by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop.
    • Clear the Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days check box if you don't want the wizard to run automatically every two months.
    • You can remove an individual desktop icon by right-clicking the icon and then clicking Delete.
    • To add or remove the icons for My Documents, My Computer, My Network Places, or Internet Explorer, select or clear those items under Desktop icons.

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