Use your browser's Incognito (Private) mode for Three Important Reasons

Use your browser's Incognito (Private) mode for Three Important Reasons

14 March 2014 / No Comments

Latest browsers are covered with bunch of hidden features, but one of the most features is Incognito or Private Mode. Hope you heard of this feature, infamously as "porn mode".

It's not called 'porn mode', Internet Explorer calls it InPrivate Browsing, Chrome calls it Incognito Mode, in Firefox it's called Private Browsing and Opera calls it simply Private.

There are many kinds of reasons to use your browser's incognito mode regularly, But Please don't involve websites with this 3 Reasons. 

Incognito/Private mode: What it is, isn't

Incognito mode helps you to keep your browsing private information from other users, but it can't hide your browsing activities from your ISP / online snoops.

Incognito/Private mode will do erase your browsing histories, also dump all tracking cookies you pick-up during your incognito session. If you have no idea how to turn privacy mode on your browser, you can find step by step instruction from for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Opera.

Now, let's start know benefit of Incognito mode

Leaky paywalls

Some of websites put their important content behind paywalls, but they allow us to read a limited number of articles for free, before that asking you to pay for subscription. These paywalls are designed for allow you to read maximum of 10-article limit, Some site gives you to continue reading an article for free if you Hit follow/Like button from social media like Facebook or Twitter.

Another way is open your browser in incognito mode. In this way, Cookies are not stored on your Computer and every time you visit leaky paywall sites it is like you're a new visitor to that Site also you can read fresh 10-article limit.

 

Public Computers, Private accounts

Internet café are poor maintenance and may not erase your browsing history after you browsing. We should thank to smart phones, tablets, Notepad and portable laptops because rare to visit an Internet cafe to access your online accounts or many transfer and Online bookings.

Use Incognito mode In Public Computer to make sure nobody can’t see the login page for your personal mails or any other bank account. Incognito mode is not a bullet proof protection, but it becomes an effective form of protection.

 

NO history

You want to hide your search results & history for only one reason ‘Porn’. You want know about some information about a medical condition, and later that search terms pop up on the family Computer. You may pay surprise gift for your wife, Sister, Brother and lover from shopping site like Flipkart, ebay & Amazon but you don't want see anyone. Really, not only these reasons for keeping your browsing history private it’s endless. Your browser's private mode keeps your browsing well Private.

So, there you go!

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Rename your Recycle Bin in Windows XP

Rename your Recycle Bin in Windows XP

02 June 2011 / No Comments

It is quick simple windows XP tips for today, if you just want to rename your Recycle Bin we don't have Rename option in windows. I will show you how to change Recycle Bin name to whatever we want.

 

1. Open your Registry Editor tool in windows.

2. Go to start -> Run  (windows+R).

3. Type regedit and press ENTER.

4.  Now go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/CLSID/ {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} 

(Faster to get, press 1st letter on your keyboard while selecting the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT folder.)

5. Double click on the Default option and you can see the Value Data: Recycle Bin.

    Change the Value Data whatever you want.


6. Then Click OK and close your Registry Editor.  

7. Restart your Computer. now you can see your Recycle Bin icon's name should be changed.

Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly - Computer Maintenance

Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly - Computer Maintenance

14 May 2011 / 2 Comments

Set a system restore point to start your computer maintenance checklist:

When you first get your computer, I highly recommend setting a system restore point. Even before you start this computer maintenance checklist you should set a restore point. This will ensure that your computer will always be one click away from solving a problem. How and why you should use system restore in Windows XP

Remove unwanted and junk files

Windows helps you get through your computer maintenance checklist by providing system tools that help you clean your computer and keep it running smoothly. There are two main ways to delete files safely with the help of Windows.

Disk Cleanup:

This will remove such files as temporary files, the recycle bin, compressed old files, offline WebPages, and downloaded program files.

To get there you can go to my computer>right click on the drive you want to clean>choose properties>then choose disk cleanup. For a more detailed explanation see more about disk cleanup.

Delete browsing history:

You will be amazed at how many files you collect when you browse the internet. Temporary internet files, cookies, history, form data, and passwords. Am I joking? No this is serious. To keep your computer running smoothly you must regularly delete all of this junk. If you are a person that likes the computer filling in your passwords you should probably leave the cookies and the passwords. This is an important part of the computer maintenance checklist as these files are hidden from you and you may not be aware that you are even creating them.

To get there open Internet Explorer and Go to the tools menu at the top>choose Internet Options>On the General tab>next to the heading browsing history>click on the delete button. This will take you to a menu like the screen shot below. You can choose to delete all at the bottom or you can delete them individually. If you need more information see how to delete your visited website history. If you want to get a more thorough clean of your browsing history and really make sure every trace is gone you can try a program like Winclear. The trial version will show you how many junk files you have but you have to purchase the product to delete them. You will notice the difference after you have used a program like this. It really does make a difference and is an important part to your computer maintenance checklist.

Clean out your email

This may be over done, however, if you delete an email in Outlook express, it then goes to the deleted folder. Then you have to delete it from there. Some programs then take that email to the recycle bin, where it has to be deleted again. I know it sounds crazy, but it does happen. Email archive backup is not just for business. Everyone should backup their important emails and not store unnecessary junk. You can ignore this step in the computer maintenance checklist, however like everything else; if you do it will eventually build up.

Keep your programs under control

Remove any programs that you do not use or have a trial period that has expired: There is nothing worse than having a nagging message come up saying that your trial period is over. You are wasting your computer time and energy. There are two options here, delete the program or buy the full version. If you do not know how to remove programs see how to safely Remove or delete programs from your computer.

Keep up to date with Windows updates: Let Windows updates do its thing because it usually keeps your computer up to date with security breaches and bug fixes.

Register your programs: Either register your programs or tick the box that says never show this window again. If you leave this unfinished it will be another process that is running in the background, slowing your computer down.

Don’t install too many programs: You only need one program to perform a certain task. You should not be having three different photo editing programs or 2 different video editing programs for example. The less your computer has on it the better it will run. If you keep your computer free on unnecessary software you will definitely not need to follow this computer maintenance checklist as often.

Have an external drive for instant backup

It doesn’t just have to be an external hard drive, it could also be a USB flash drive, a re-writeable DVD disc, a spare hard drive installed in your computer, or even another computer altogether. If you instantly backup you files to another device you will have less maintenance to do on your computer. You will not be clogging your computer up with files and data and if your computer crashes your files will be safe. Here’s What to Backup and some other ideas on where to Backup your files and data.

Keep your computer organized

You are probably wondering why this is on a computer maintenance checklist, however it can be very important. Being organized helps you keep track of files and folders. This way you will know if you need a particular file on your computer or not? You can backup or delete un-wanted files and just store the ones you really need. Keeping your computer neat and tidy helps you with the backup process. This way you know where everything is and can copy it easily. Here’s how to organize your Computer.

Guard your computer from viruses

Anti virus software: Always have good antivirus software installed. The free ones do work occasionally, however you are better off paying for an antivirus that has backup support and regular updates...

Limit Downloading: Downloading from unknown sources is dangerous because it is highly likely that you will end up with a virus. If you are downloading a program it is best to make sure it comes from a reputable software manufacturer. Do your research and you will save your computer some stress.

Bad websites: Websites that offer things that are too good to be true or have XXXX content usually can give you a virus or a tracking cookie the instant you visit this site. the best way is to stay away from these sites.

Suspicious emails: If you are not sure who has sent an email and it has an attachment, do not open it, and delete it. If it really is important the person will resend it to you. I received one to my personal email saying ‘here are your credit card records you requested…etc’ I was really temped to open it but I knew it wasn’t from my bank. I just wanted to see if they really had my credit card number, but I deleted it.. They wanted me to open it.

Illegal software: If you don’t have the real deal software you are putting your computer at risk. People have tampered and altered this software to make it work illegally and who knows what they have added to it. This software can also very easily do weird things to your computer.

Check and clean your registry from errors

You will probably have to buy a program for this. They automatically fix registry problems and prevent your computer from crashing or freezing due to hidden errors. One of the top programs that is Vista certified is

Errors mart or Registry Smart There is also the free program called CCleaner which you will find on our downloads page. I now use PC Speed Doctor for doing all the computer maintenance and cleaning my registry. All I have to do is press the button.

Defragment your computer

The Windows Disk defragmenter organizes files and data into areas that helps the computer run smoothly. It moves the frequently used files to an easy access area and the least used files, the opposite. It also gathers fragmented files and groups them back together. You should defrag your computer every 10-15 days.

How to Defragment your computer: Part of the computer maintenance checklist.

Go to the start menu and choose all programs

Then choose accessories, then system tools

Choose disk defragmenter from the menu

Also see more on how to defrag your computer hard drive.

Check your hard disk for bad sectors and errors

This is probably the most important job on the maintenance checklist because Scandisk checks your hard drive for errors. If there is a problem with your hard drive then your in trouble. It is the main component in your computer and stores all of your precious data and files. It is always best to perform this check before using the disk defragmenter as the disk defragmenter will not work when there are file errors or hard disk errors. See more on How to check your hard drive disk for bad sectors and errors.

Here’s how to maintain your hard drive and check for bad sectors and errors:

Go to the Start Menu and choose My Computer

Right click on the drive you want to check. I always check C: drive as it is my main drive.

Choose Properties from the drop down menu.

Click on the Tools tab

Here you can press check now to scan your hard disc for errors.

A box will appear with some choices. Choose to let Windows fix errors automatically.

Then press start.

When it is finished scanning a report will appear.

These instructions also work for Windows Seven and Windows Vista. See the screen shot below.

Clean inside your computer case to follow the computer maintenance checklist

You are probably thinking ‘why would I want to do that?’ Where could this possibly fit into a computer maintenance checklist? Well you want to clean inside your computer to remove dust and dirt from the components inside the computer. This is an important part to the computer maintenance checklist. Power supplies often blow up from being clogged with dust and processors usually overheat and die. It is a very common cause of hardware failure, and therefore prevention is better than cure.

How Graphics Cards Work

How Graphics Cards Work

05 May 2011 / No Comments

The images you see on your monitor are made of tiny dots called pixels. At most common resolution settings, a screen displays over a million pixels, and the computer has to decide what to do with every one in order to create an image. To do this, it needs a translator -- something to take binary data from the CPU and turn it into a picture you can see. Unless a computer has graphics capability built into the motherboard, that translation takes place on the graphics card.

A graphics card's job is complex, but its principles and components are easy to understand. In this article, we will look at the basic parts of a video card and what they do. We'll also examine the factors that work together to make a fast, efficient graphics card.

Think of a computer as a company with its own art department. When people in the company want a piece of artwork, they send a request to the art department. The art department decides how to create the image and then puts it on paper. The end result is that someone's idea becomes an actual, view-able picture.

A graphics card works along the same principles. The CPU, working in conjunction with software applications, sends information about the image to the graphics card. The graphics card decides how to use the pixels on the screen to create the image. It then sends that information to the monitor through a cable. ­

Creating an image out of binary data is a demanding process. To make a 3-D image, the graphics card first creates a wire frame out of straight lines. Then, it rasterizes the image (fills in the remaining pixels). It also adds lighting, texture and color. For fast-paced games, the computer has to go through this process about sixty times per second. Without a graphics card to perform the necessary calculations, the workload would be too much for the computer to handle.

The graphics card accomplishes this task using four main components:

A motherboard connection for data and power

A processor to decide what to do with each pixel on the screen

Memory to hold information about each pixel and to temporarily store completed pictures

A monitor connection so you can see the final result

Computer Backup Storage

Computer Backup Storage

16 April 2011 / No Comments

There are five kinds of computer backup storage each with its own advantages and disadvantages you should consider. We’ll briefly describe each type of computer backup storage in this article so you can choose the best option for you. I have definitely learned the hard way, over the years, about the importance of backing up files. Many times I thought my files were safe and secure when they actually were not! I also sometimes just simply forgot to backup all the files and now have a list of the most

#1: No Backups

Even a few years ago, it would be crazy to suggest to people that they use computers without making regular backups, but today it’s a very real and very legitimate option. Thanks to the prevalence of “cloud” applications from Google and other companies, many users today store all of their files and applications entirely on the Web.

If you use hosted applications for everything, then you have nothing to worry about when your computer fails. You just need to stand up, walk to another computer, and log in to start working where you left off.

This option isn’t for everyone. Anyone who still needs an offline application or wants to keep their files private from Google still needs to store files locally and should make Easy Secure Backups using the methods described later in this article.

We expect a significant rise in the number of users who store all of their data in the cloud when Google releases its upcoming Chrome operating system for computers.

#2: Same Disk Backups

At first, making a backup to the same disk doesn’t make any sense. If the disk fails, you lose both the original and the backup copies. Plus, making a same disk backup will run slowly—hard drives aren’t designed to quickly copy data from one part of the disk to another part of the same disk.

But a same disk backup can give you access to an important computer backup storage feature: the ability to save multiple versions of the same file. For example, you can make a new copy of your accounting Excel worksheet every time you save so that you can always restore an older version if you make a mistake. You probably also want to do this with important Word documents in case you accidentally delete a few paragraphs or pages, your Outlook email files in case you delete an important email, and many other applications.

Although a same disk can be useful, you should always remember that a disk failure will wipe out both original and backup copies, so this method is best used in combination with computer backup storage methods described later in this article.

Computer Backup Storage #3: External Backup Disks

External backup disks is one of the cheapest methods of computer backup storage and probably also the method that offers the best privacy for your files. Best of all, external backup disks are easy to use with Windows.

Most external disks these days use USB 2.0, although a few disks use Firewire or eSATA. In any case, all you need to do is plug in your external disk and wait for Windows to load it (also called mounting). After you disk mounts, go to the Windows Backup Wizard located in the System and Maintenance menu of the Control Panel. Set up a backup and start it right away.

You have so many choices when buying an external hard drive to use for computer backup storage. You can now get a 2 TB External Hard Drive for under $100.

Your first backup to an external drive will take a while, but your second and subsequent backups will go much faster because Windows transfers only the files that have changed.

After you make your backup, you need to safely remove your disk and then store it somewhere safe. It’s no use to you if the same natural disaster that destroys your computer also destroys your backup. You also need to keep the disk safe from attackers or your private files could fall into the wrong hands. For both purposes, we recommend storing your backup disk in a sturdy fire-proof safe.

Thanks to the low price of disk drives, an external backup can cost much less than any of the Internet-based computer backup storage methods mentioned later in this article. It also ensures companies like Google don’t get to spy on your private files.

#4: Network Storage

At businesses and even in homes, more and more people are using Network-Attached Storage (NAS), which is simply disk drive accessible over your local network. NAS offers almost all of the benefits of external backup disks and also Internet-based backups for computer backup storage. Many devices made for small and home offices are also very easy to use.

Similar to external disks, a NAS plugs into your computer—but instead of plugging into your computer directly, in plugs into your network router. You can then create a folder on your computer that stores all the files on your NAS. You can backup files to this folder like normal and you can also share files with other people on your same local network.

Because the NAS is separate from your computer, there’s much less chance it will be destroyed by any calamity that strikes your computer. You can even store NASes in a safe place where they’re resist fire damage and thieves while still connected to the network, providing the ultimate in safety and convince.

Computer Backup Storage with RAID

Another great feature available in higher-end NASes is the ability to use a Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) for extra safe backups. If you use your computer for business and worry about losing thousands of dollars of data to a disk drive crash, a NAS with RAID should be an important part of your computer backup storage plan.

RAID is also available for all full-sized PC computers using a special card called a RAID controller, but this method can require a lot of hassle and unskilled users can easily wipe out all their data by choosing the wrong option. With a RAID-enabled NAS, all you usually need to do put a second disk drive in your NAS, browse to a Web interface, and click a button to enable RAID computer backup storage protection.

#5: Internet-Based Backup

The sudden popularity of Dropbox has brought increased attention to the already-established industry of Internet-based backups. Non-geeks will probably appreciate Internet-based backups the most, as very little setup is required. For example, to use Dropbox, all you need to do is install the Dropbox application, create a Dropbox account, and copy your files to a Dropbox folder. Dropbox will do all of the rest.

Dropbox and promise better security, but you’re still trusting someone else with all of your most important files. You can get online easy secure backup that is guaranteed against data loss, however it costs an absolute fortune. Livedrive offer unlimited online storage. Click here to sign up for a 30 day free trial – no credit card details required!

The main disadvantage of Dropbox is that you trust the security of your data to Dropbox. Although Dropbox uses high-security technology, any hacker who ever figures out how to get around it will have access to the private files of millions of customers—and that’s an awfully tempting target. In contrast, if you keep your own computer backup storage, you only need to worry about direct threats against your computer.