Rumors are running like wildfire! Microsoft Windows users are now visualizing the probability of getting a glimpse of Windows 8 in Computer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 8 by Steve Ballmer. The rumor got its position in the internet from an news article published in The New York Times which mentions the chance of demonstration of Windows 8 : Next month, at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las … [Read more...]
What are keyloggers, trojans and Backdoors?
Well, you have set up a system of PGP encryption of your data and your mail and logically the pass-phrase you use to crack the toughest in the world, is not it ? But be aware that if the authorities (or any other opposition force) really want access to the contents of your encrypted data, there are still few methods available to them. These include the use of keyloggers (= keystroke … [Read more...]
Log on automatically in Windows 7
If you are the only person who uses Windows 7, then you may not have a security risk or need for the protection of privacy for this reason you can configure Windows 7 for automatic logon of the user without the requirement for a username and password to enter to speed up the startup process in Microsoft Windows 7. Note: The user account will have a password, but the user will not require to enter … [Read more...]
Create an USB key to lock and unlock Windows 7 to enhance security
It is possible to lock down Microsoft Windows 7 with a USB key, so that no one can start Windows 7 without having this USB pen drive or thumb drive. The principle of this tutorial stands on the database security accounts manager (SAM Security Accounts Manager). This database Data is encrypted with a key system and stored locally. You can use the utility SysKey to further secure the SAM database … [Read more...]
Leaked news about Windows 8 : Wind 3D interface and much more
This news article reports unofficial and not confirmed, as a result of word of mouth. So rumors are circulating that it's worth, as well as could be false, may also prove true. Here is the news leaked, grouped into topics - The new Microsoft operating system will be 32-and 64-Bit. They denied rumors that claimed that it would be a 128-Bit. - Windows 8 will have two interfaces: the principal, … [Read more...]
Verve: an non Windows Microsoft operating system to ensure memory safety
High-level computer applications build on services provided by lower-level software layers, such as operating systems and language run-time systems. These lower-level software layers should be reliable and secure. Without reliability, users endure frustration and potential data loss when the system software crashes. Without security, users are vulnerable to attacks from the network, which often … [Read more...]
Pin any folder or control panel on the taskbar in Windows 7
In earlier posts, we have discussed how you can pin any drive on the taskbar, pin any folder in Windows 7 start menu. We will now discuss how to pin any folder or even the control panel on Windows 7 taskbar. Normally, we can not pin a folder directly on the taskbar. This is only possible for applications. Here is a tip to pin directly to a personal folder to the taskbar. In this example, the My … [Read more...]
Add a custom sound or music during shutdown of Windows 7
We know many regular visitors are waiting to see a tutorial on how to add a custom sound during the shutdown of Windows 7 PC ! The expectation grown from the tutorial Let your Computer say Welcome on startup and we got several requests to write a tutorial to use similar script for the shutdown too. Theoretically and practically under ideal condition it is possible to run a vbs script to … [Read more...]
Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 7
Previously we wrote about some keyboard shortcuts, here are more Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 7 to facilitate users to use Microsoft Windows 7 more easily. We have divided the keyboard shortcuts in three groups: Keyboard shortcuts that facilitate the use of computer General keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts in dialog boxes Keyboard shortcuts that facilitate the use of Windows 7 … [Read more...]
How passwords work maintaining your online security
One key element ensuring the security of your personal data both on the Internet and offline, is the password. Indeed, this precious password helps protect access to accounts you own on various websites and your computer. The security measures implemented to protect them are rarely very extensive. After you have explained the working principle of identification by password, we will try to show … [Read more...]
All Keyboard shortcuts those use the Windows key in keyboard
Here is a list of keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Windows 7, those uses the Windows key plus another one or two keys combination for shortcut. Windows Key Only = Open or close the Start menu Windows Key + Pause = Display the System Properties dialog box Windows Key + D = Show Desktop Windows Key + M = Minimize all windows Windows Key + Shift + M = Restore minimized windows Windows Key + E … [Read more...]