Feel like a Pro even you're a Novice
Computers using Windows Operating System have various shortcuts and tricks hidden from average PC users. Wonder how your IT friends do those "magic" with just a few click?
This blog is a compilation of computer hacks to provide you superior online and offline experience. Stay with me on this page to upgrade your computer awareness.
So let's get started!
#1: Windows key+D
This shortcut is the keyboard equivalent of “Show the Desktop”. It is useful for quickly minimizing every open window when someone walks in and you are doing some private work.
This shortcut is the keyboard equivalent of “Show the Desktop”. It is useful for quickly minimizing every open window when someone walks in and you are doing some private work.
#2: Accidentally close a Word file without saving it? No autosave either?
Search .asd into file explorer under "my/this pc". The document will be there.Windows has your back!
#3: Accidentally type with caps on?
In Word, shift+F3 will change anything from caps to no caps and vice versa.
#4: Stop using google.com for essays
If you're searching for information about school works, use scholar.google.com instead. You will find more relevant information right away!
#5: Saving image
Click Ctrl+S and click on and any google image to have it automatically saved to you computer.
#6: Virus!
If you download a "PDF" file and you see it ends in ".exe", delete it. It's a virus.
#7: Downloading video
To download a Youtube video or audio, just insert the word "Magic" between "You" and "Tube".
#8: Account Killer
On accountkiller.com you can instantly remove all of your personal data from websites you don't want having it.
#9: Midomi.com
Have a song stuck in your head but can't think of the name? Midomi.com allows you to sing or hum the song into your computer or phone and it will find it.
#10: Monitor your Package
On BoxOh.com you can track it's exact progress and route on Google Maps simply by entering your tracking number.
#11: Need to edit an image quickly?
On SumoPaint.com you can use an online version of Photoshop for free.
#12: Math Trouble
If you're having trouble in math, you can go to Wolframalpha.com and plug any equation in and it will do it out and solve it for you.
#13: Forgot you computer password?
Boot up in safe mode (F8 during startup), log in as administrator and then change your password.
#14: nameckl.com
If you have many different online accounts, on namechk.com you can see every website where your username has been used.
#15: Ctrl+Backspace
Instead of hitting backspace multiple times to correct misspelled words, erase the whole word by pressing CTRL+BACKSPACE.
#16: Free Trial
You can extend the length of a free trial by pushing back the date on you computer.
#17: WordHippo.com
WordHippo.com is a website that will help you find the word you're looking for when you can only think of a phrase to describe it.
#18: +spam
Have to use your email to sign up for something but never want to hear them again? Add "+spam" to the end of your email username (e.g. myemail+spam@gmail.com). This will send all emails from them to your spam folder and still treat it like a real email address.
#19: Ctrl+Shift+V
When you copy something from the internet use Ctrl+Shift+V to paste it. This will prevent the text from formatting.
#20: Safe browsing
Before going to suspicious site, Google "safebrowsing:(website)" to see a 90-day history of malware attempts on its visitors.
There are many other shortcuts and computer hacks available. If you know some more helpful tips, share it with me in the comment section and feel free to ask questions.
[References: image copyright-http://www.paulblow.com/illustration/the-times/, http://www.tweakandtrick.com/, https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/1000-life-hacks via Pinterest.com]
Those computer hacks mentioned above is for Windows Operating System, how about in Ubuntu?
ReplyDeleteFortunately, Daisy, most of the said computer hacks are applicable in Ubuntu. #1 and #2 are for Windows only. Even you're using Ubuntu, you can visit the sites stated above and practice your computer skills
DeleteIs it safe to use the #16: Free Trial? and What if the year today is 2016 and I changed it to 2010? Do you think it still be extended?
ReplyDeleteIt may not be absolutely safe, but you can use trials if you don't want to spend money for certain services. Always remember to check the site where you get the link to install any application that offers free trial to protect your computer from malwares.
DeleteAbout changing the year from 2016 to 2010, I'm afraid it's not possible Karen. Some applications are not yet developed in that year, so it may not work. And may not receive any support. You may adjust the date of your computer one week before the current date.
i know many types of hacking or some tips and tricks in computer but my question is .. is there any hacks that can kill viruses in without using 3rd party softwares :) ?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the answer in advance.
There is a command used in command prompt that can recover a hidden file caused by shortcut virus.
DeleteTry this Kyle:
attrib -s -h -r /s /d E:\*.*
Ishma ��
ReplyDelete-Is there any tips about speeding up your computer's internet connnection? ��
You can increase you wifi range with DIY tricks.
DeleteCut a foil or used beer can like half of cylinder, and place it on top of your router.
For more info about speeding up internet connection, please visit: http://lifehacker.com/5931/top-10-ways-to-boost-your-home-wi-fi
I have a problem with my windows 10. Some of my application like propresenter is not compatible in this windows. What should i do?
ReplyDeleteHi benjo:) Windows 10 has added features to secure it's files and programs. Maybe the version of propresenter isn't compatible to Windows10. Try downloading updated version of propresented. But if it still doesnt work, you may have to install additional packages or libraries.
DeleteGood afternoon Lourdes;) I just want to ask you, how i'm going to expand my 1GB RAM cellphone to 2 GB RAM?
ReplyDeleteHi benjo :)
DeleteYou can use an application named ROEHSOFT RAM Expander. It allows the user to create partition and use SD as extended RAM.
Use 1 GB of your sd as virtual ram.
Hello! I was hoping you could help me.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think are the causes of frequent lags/freezes of my laptop especially when connected to the internet? And what can I do to fix this problem?
Thanks in advance :)
Frequent lags when connected to the internet may be caused by a program that is autumatically updating without your knowledge. Check the programs intalled in your computer and see if you can disable automatic update. Disable also your windows automatic update.
DeleteBut if disabling automatic updates doesn't help, try to check the programs updates.
To disable some services, follow these steps:
1. Go to Start
2. Click "run"
3. Type msconfig
4. Go to services
Disable the programs that is to be updated. But make sure NOT to disable the system services.
Hope i have helped resolving your problem Camille :)
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteGood evening ma'am.
ReplyDeleteThis is my problem.
I want to delete this account https://www.facebook.com/mikeetrinchera@yahoo.com
to avoid confusion with my friends. That account is no longer active cause i forgot my password.
thanks in advance for the response, i was hoping you could help me.
It seems that the first step you have to do Mikee is to get back into your Facebook account.
Delete1.Go to Facebook log in page and click "Forgot Password ?"
2. Fill out the forms to identify your account.
3. Look at the list of email addresses listed on your account. If you don't have access to any of these, tap "No longer have access to these?"
4. You can now Deactivate the account that confuses your friends.