These days everybody has large hard disks, so there are very few chances of you running out of hard disk space. But if you want Windows to keep running smoothly, then it is essential that you clean your hard disk of junk files that get accumulated over time. These junks files can be temporary internet files, thumbnail files, error reports etc. In Windows 8, you can get rid of these types of files using the Disk Cleanup tool.
Read moreBroadcast Your Webcam Over the Network Using Gmax IPCamera
When it comes to broadcasting your web cam over the network, we usually think of bulky software like Skype. But you can put your webcam on the network by using a very simple, small and free tool called IPCamera. It is a very small portable program created by Gmax. The download size of this portable program is less than 1 megabytes and it is able to broadcast the video in HD format.
Read moreSave Pages in Pocket to View Later in Any Web Browser
Sometimes you come across an interesting website, but you do not have the time to read it. You can bookmark that page in your web browser, but this way the page gets bookmarked only in that browser. You cannot access that bookmark from your work or any other place. If you use the Pocket extension for your web browser, then you can save any webpage to be viewed later. The pages are saved in your Pocket account, so you can access them from any device or browser.
Read moreClear Preferences Left by Removed Extensions in Firefox
Firefox extensions setup their preferences in the prefs.js file. Even after you remove that extension from Firefox, some of the preferences are left behind and make the preferences file bulkier with time. A larger prefs.js file can make Firefox load slower and impact the overall performance of the web browser. But now you can use the eCleaner extension for Firefox to get rid of the left behind preference entries from Firefox.
Read moreDeauthorize PC from Playing Protected Flash Content
Internet has made it easy to buy videos, movies, and other media online. Some of this media uses Adobe Flash technology so that it can be viewed by only those persons who have bought it. When you purchase such media online, the selling sites store authorization data in your PC which is used to view the purchased movies and videos. If you are selling or giving away your PC, you should deauthorize your PC so that the new owner of your PC cannot watch your purchased media.
Read moreCreate Custom Refresh Image in Windows 8
Windows 8 has a new feature called Refresh which allows you to restore Windows back to original installation state without losing your personal files, photos, music and videos. While Windows Refresh keeps your personal files and apps intact, it wipes out all of your desktop software. This is an undesirable side effect of Refresh. But you can create a custom Refresh image so that after refreshing Windows, your desktop software is not wiped out.
Read moreCreate Simple Start Menu Substitute in Windows 8
Microsoft has removed Start Menu from Windows 8. Without a start menu, most of the people are finding it difficult to work their way around Windows 8. You can use a third party software like Classic Shell to add Start Menu feature in Windows 8. But if you do not want to install any software, then you can easily create your own simple start menu in Windows 8.
Read moreCreate God Mode Shortcut in Windows 8
The God Mode shortcut in Windows 8 is a special folder shortcut that holds all the settings for the operating system. You can create this shortcut on your desktop so that you do not have to look for settings in many different places on your Windows 8 PC. If you want to change a setting but you forget where it was in the Control Panel, then you can just use the God Mode shortcut and find it.
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Redirect or Block Web Sites Using HOSTS File
HOSTS file in Microsoft Windows and Ubuntu Linux maps the domain names to IP addresses. HOSTS file over-rides the DNS server. So you can use it to block or redirect a domain name (a web site). This is very helpful in blocking or redirecting inappropriate and unwanted websites from being accessed on your computer.
Read moreCustomize User Account Control in Windows 8
The User Account Control is in-built Windows protection against changes being made to the system files. You usually see the UAC prompt when you install a new software on your computer. When UAC prompt is shown, Windows 8 hides all other windows, dims the desktop background and switches to secure mode so that no malware can automatically click Yes in the UAC prompt. As anticipated by Microsoft, not all users like the default settings of the UAC.
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