Analysis: Why A Fresh System Goes Slow Overtime & How To Prevent It? [Windows]

If you are a regular PC user, the biggest question on your mind is “How to make my PC run faster?” – I am quite sure about that. That’s not an easy job at all as managing a faster system depends on many factors and failing on one will completely make no good. So, to get to know how to keep a new system fresh and fast or how to make a slower PC faster, you first need to know why the system goes slow overtime. There are real reasons behind this problem and we can’t pass the fact that whatever you do, your system is surly going to end up taking decade just to boot up. All that we can do is to keep that moment away for a further bit. In this article we will explain what are the major reasons of a slow system and sluggish PC and what basic things we can do to prevent it. So, let’s get started.

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[Reader’s Question] How To Turn My Windows 8 Laptop In Wi-Fi Hotspot

With the increasing number of smartphone users, sharing one internet connection with all devices may come in a handy for many people. If you are using broadband internet in your Windows laptop and your gadget has Wifi transmitter (which most notebooks already have), then you can easily create your very own personal Wifi hotspot even without using any Third-party software at all. Micrsoft added ad-hoc network connection sharing feature from Windows 7 and later giving you the ability to share internet connection over Wifi. Using Windows netsh utility, you can try this method on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

To get started, first you will need to run Command dialog box with administrative privileges. Just search for cmd in start screen, right click on CMD and then click on Run as administrator.

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Windows 8: 7 Tips To Get The Most Out Of The New Task Manager [Picked]

The Windows Task Manager actually needs no introduction. Since older versions of the system, it provides a way of visualizing the processes and active programs on your computer, allowing you to make a series of operations related to them (or even close them when needed). Task Manager has been one of the most useful default tools since Windows XP. It let’s you keep an eye on system performance and application behavior helping you to further optimize your system. Although it stayed almost the same on Windows 7 as it was in Windows XP, Task Manager has been rejuvenated in Windows 8 adding many powerful features and new tools. Now it let’s you check impacts of startup programs and allow you to disable any of them, visualize hardware resource usage and many other things. Below we have selected some tips that can help you when using the tool.

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Windows 8: How To Make Images, Music & PDFs Open On The Desktop [Tutorial]

One of the significant changes that occurred in Windows 8 is how it handles opening certain types of files. For example, if you want to view an image, it opens in the Windows 8 Metro Photos app interface on full screen, instead of using the good old Windows Photo Viewer on the desktop. This occurs with a number of other files, such as music, videos and PDFs. If you do not like this form of startup and wants to return to "old standard" by choosing the desired applications and opening them directly on desktop, just follow the steps explained in the tutorial below. Default apps we have used to switch to in this tutorial are used for example purposes only. You can opt any other apps as you like.

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Windows 8: How To Enable Delete Confirmation Dialog To Reduce Accidental File Deletion [Tutorial]

Windows 8 comes standard automatic deletion of files, removing Delete Confirmation dialog that popped up in the earlier version of Windows while you try to delete a file. Meanwhile, although this small modification makes managing folders a little faster, it is also something that can cause problems, like the fact you delete things by mistake. For me, this has be another bad move in Windows 8 and I really like the good old fashioned delete confirmation pop up. Because I mainly use Delete button on keyboard to delete any file instead of Right Click > Delete, so without the confirmation dialog, a lot files are getting deleted accidentally. Hopefully, Microsoft didn’t removed this feature like they removed the traditional Start Menu, instead, they have just disabled it. To reactivate delete confirmation dialog, follow the steps in this article and the problem will be solved.

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How To Find MAC Address Of Your Computer [Tutorial]

Anyone who has tried to control computer access to a particular network must have certainly encountered with the so-called MAC address. While many people simply ignore its existence, it is possible that you will need this alphanumeric code for any reason and at any time, you'd have to know where to find it if you want to connect to the internet. The acronym of MAC refers precisely to the code of media access control and is not an exclusivity of PCs, as smartphones, tablets and even video games devices have this identification code. In single word, MAC Address is the unique identification code for your device. As stated, the main use of the MAC address is the management of a network of participants. For example, you can define which protocols are supported in a router, preventing unwanted connection theft. Today we are going to show you how to get MAC Address of your Windows OS easily. Check after the fold for full tutorial.

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DeEgger Embedder: One-Click Hide Any File In An Image Using Steganography Method [Windows]

DeEgger Embedder is a very lightweight application that lets you hide a document within an image. This technique is known as steganography and has as main objective to ensure that confidential files can go unnoticed in the eyes of people who may be seeking to steal information. DeEgger Embedder is a program that offers an alternative security for your files. The main advantage is the fact it does not draw attention like a locked folder or a password-protected document. Hardly anyone suspect that an innocent photo is bearing a hidden file. DeEgger Embedder is a Windows tool that makes it easy pickings for you. The program interface is also noteworthy because it is completely directed to the procedure, without displaying menus or advanced options. Both the process to hide the file and the image extracting it is very fast, taking not just more than one minute, even for large-sized documents. Finally, the extracted file is just like the source file without even an extra bit of unusual character.

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Defragmentation: What Is Fragmentation Of Files And What Does A Defragmenter Do? [Analysis]

You have probably seen or heard many comments or thoughts regarding how important it is to perform a periodic defragmentation on your PC. However, most of.them have never explained why to perform a defragmentation every now and then. They only say, do it! As in ABC Trick, we always like to make you to better understand the computer world, so today we are going to explain a little about defragmentation and the real reason of why you should care about it. Before we go through the whole discussion, let me sum up everything for you. What defragmentation does is to rearrange files on your hard disc and gather them in one place to have better reading speed by the system. This is one of the most important point to dig into while trying to speed up your system. Detailed discussion after the break.

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How To Convert Audio & Video Files Using VLC Media Player [Tutorial]

VLC Media Player is one of the most popular multimedia program available yet. It is a complete free open-source media player with cross-platform support that runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and even on iPhone. Many people use this tool as primary/default multimedia player on their machine because it is free, it supports different platform, allows to run almost all popular audio and video format and can play CD/DVD and even Blue-Ray Disc. However, very few people knows about another feature of VLC that can be very useful. This software also acts as a converter that allows you to convert video/audio files from one format to another easily. Thus one single tool can power your Multimedia experience for free. If you are not familiar with Converter feature of VLC Media Player yet, then follow to read more.

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Moborobo: Complete Mobile Management Suite For Android & iOS With Powerful Integration [Windows]

If you are looking for a Windows tool to manage your Smartphone from PC (PC Suite), Moborobo can be a good application for you then. This tool has many excellent features and it’s almost essential for anybody who owns an Android or iPhone to install it on PC. With it, you can back up all content of your smartphone (including Contacts, SMSs, Calendars and Notes), edit contacts, calendar, view and send text messages, access the multimedia files and more. The main advantage of Moborobo is that it has native support for a wide rage of devices. For some devices, you must have the device driver installed on your machine so that the operating system recognizes it, but you do not have to worry about complicated settings as the program can detect your smartphone by itself. Moborobo is undoubtedly one of the best mobile manager suite available for Android and iOS devices. This tool is pretty lightweight considering other similar tools and is really easy to use even for the newbies. More to read.

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Watch The Full “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” In Windows Command Prompt At ASCII Art [Tips]

It was in 1977 when George Lucas began a saga of the most profitable movie series in the history of cinema. Of course we are talking about Star Wars, which began with "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope". And if you're a fan of the series, you can enjoy the whole movie right on the Command Prompt of Windows in ASCII Art. For this you need to enable Telnet in your Operating System. If you are not familiar with Telnet – it is network protocol that provides a “Bidirectional Interactive Text-Ordinated Commination” facility through a virtual terminal connection in LAN or Internet (Wikipedia). Windows XP users have it enabled by default but in later versions, you need to enable it first. We are explaining the whole process step-by-step after the fold.

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How To Run Windows Memory Diagnostic To Find Out Memory Problems [Tutorial]

How is your computer running? Is it performing perfectly or you are facing some problems? There are so many users who regularly complain that their PC is slowing down in a suspicious rate and they are being completely wasted by this. For users who want to maximize their Windows’ performance, we have shared some quick tips and some free applications too. You can read Ultimate Tips to Speed Up Your PC and Boost Performance and 10 Tips For Happy Computing to make sure your System is up and running. There're also some built-in tools came packed with Windows to boost your system – Windows Memory Diagnostic is such a tool. In the following steps, we will show you how easy it is to use Windows Memory Diagnostic.

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How To Get Windows 7 Like Start Menu, Task Manager & Windows Explorer In Windows 8

The most important and major change in Windows 8 is undoubtedly the radical UI change. Windows 8 has been exceptional among other Windows  versions in the field of User Interface. The new metro start menu, the ribbon explorer, the task manager…..all are brilliantly different from other Windows. I like the task manager and the ribbon menu in Windows Explorer but I really feet it uncomfortable to use the current metro start menu. If you want to change them back like Windows 8, then here’s a simple tips for you. Let’s follow for more info.

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svchost.exe : What Are They & Why They Are Running Behind Your System [Explained]

Just from human nature, even the person with the best possible hardware configuration and the fastest system speed wants to make his PC faster. We do a lot of things/tweaks regularly only to make our PC even better. Users with a good command over System do those tweaks manually where others uses applications designed to optimize the system. If you wondering how to make your PC faster, try to read Ultimate Tips to Speed Up Your PC and Boost Performance and 10 Tips For Happy Computing. You can also check our review of free System Tool like Advanced System Care, CCleaner, Startup Master, iBoostUp,EaseUS CleanGenius, Tweak Me!, Wise Registry Cleaner, SlimCleaner Now if open your Task Manger anytime, you might as well get frustrated by seeing how many valuable system resource are consumed by some process called svchost! In plain eye, those seems as useless as garbage but as horrifying as hell. But wait! Do not end those processes without digging inside them! svchost isn’t as useless as they seemed to be, in fact they are some processes that needs to be running to make system functional. To find out more about svchost and why they are on the task manager consuming so much space, read more.

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Backup Selected Files Directly To USB Stick As ZIP Manually Or Automatically Via FBackup For Windows

FBackup is a freeware backup utility tool for Windows used to make copies of your files so if your local storage have any problem, you may not loose your files. It is very easy program to use where you can save backup files as ZIP format on you local drive for directly to a USB Stick. You can also schedule backup on timely basis to USB/Local or online storage. FBackup is a very good program for those looking for computer security and safety for free. It works on completely unique and useful concept. For example, you can back up and save directly on your memory stick via FBackup. And, in addition to above, FBackup is quite light-weight comparing with similar programs and so it consumes considerably low system resource so you can continue regular computer task while backing up in background. With FBackup, you can select desired and important files and folder to backup and save them online or USB Stick as ZIP and you can also Encrypt the ZIP file with password for protection. More to read.

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Search & Find Any Files From Your PC Using Faster Desktop Search Engine Called Find and Run Robot [Windows]

Is it possible to use the computer without the help of a mouse? This is a difficult but not impossible, you just need to have the right tools. Clearly this is an extreme case, but many people prefer using the keyboard over the mouse more or less, and Find and Run Robot (FARR) is an application of great help in these cases! Anyone who has used the Spotlight system-wide desktop search feature of Mac OS X knows how much it is useful and how much easier to use the computer with it. And that is what makes the Find and Run Robot an application so useful, since it closely resembles the search feature of Apple. It is very fast comparing with Windows’ default search engines, which makes it quick and effective search for what you want through the FARR. One of the biggest advantages over the Windows’ native system search is that it can search files via file name as well as search keywords inside text files. Moreover, the list is refined so that you always find relevant results to what you want to open. Although very responsive and helpful, FARR still has some points that could make the tool even better. One is that the results are arranged without any classification by type. In Apple's Spotlight, list shows programs, files, and modification time etc., but the FARR entries found are arranged freely and unsortable. More to read.

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Control Windows Explorer, Photoshop & Internet Browser With Mouse Gestures Via Gest [Featured]

Gest is a little program on the store to download for free which can be run from the system tray. It adds mouse gesture support for Internet Browser, Photoshop, and Windows Explorer (the program on your pc that permits you to navigate through your files and folders). Mouse gestures enable you to perform straightforward tasks by holding down the proper mouse button and drawing a number of lines that are interpreted by the program that then sends commands to the open window on your pc. These embrace straightforward things like moving backwards and forwards or gap a brand new window. Mouse gestures improve productivity and are straightforward to use. The gestures in Gest are absolutely customizable and might be modified from the settings window. More after the break.

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38 Hotkeys (Keyboard Shortcuts) For Windows 8 To Become Powerful

Windows 8 is going to be the perfect combination of Desktop PC and Tablet PC – said by Microsoft. The final release date of Windows 8, the newest edition of Microsoft’s Windows Showcase is counting and to taste what have been changed/added/modified in this version, they have release a Consumer Preview by the end of February. After the first impression, it’s easy to say that Windows 8 is developed especially for Touch-Screen PCs, so sometimes it’s getting hard to operate Windows 8 from traditional PC. Thinking of this, Microsoft has added some new Hotkeys to make sure that normal Desktop users do also get the real everything of Windows 8. Hotkeys allow you to quickly access to different menus and tasks whose may took quite a many clicks and times instead. Hotkey is a real important thing to consider if you want to be power user. We have listed some important Hotkeys and their functions here.

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How To Dual Boot Windows 8 Consumer Preview And Restore Old Bootloader [Video Tutorial]

As a close release of upcoming Windows 8 final, Windows 8 Consumer Preview has already taken a huge place of these days talking. It’s been downloaded and tried out by Millions of users. Have you tried Windows 8 Consumer Preview lately? If you are a Metro UI fan, I bet Windows 8 Consumer Preview have many things to satisfy your thirst. Also, if you are eager for new things or a Windows fan, you should tried out Windows 8 Consumer Preview if you haven’t yet. Windows 8 Consumer Preview can be run on the PC which meets the minimum requirements of running Windows 7/Windows Vista. So why you are waiting? Today I am going through every steps to show you how to Dual Boot Windows 8 Consumer Preview (With Windows 7) Safely, how to restore old Boot Menu (Bootloader) after installation and video of the whole process. So continue for the whole story.

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How To Shut Down/Restart Windows 8 PC [Video Tutorial]

If you are trying out Windows 8 Consumer Preview, there should be some common problems you faced like Start Menu problem, Explorer Problem, Adopting Metro UI problem and others because of the whole UI re-design in this version. Because of the replacement of traditional Start Menu with the new Metro UI environment, the way to turn off Windows 8 has been changed. Even if you have use Windows 8 Developer Preview previously, yet you will find it quite hard to find Shut Down/Restart options. So today I decided to go through a quick tutorial about how to Shut Down or Restart PC in Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Although I will only show one method here, but believe me, there’s more other ways to do so. Explore the Preview version to find out which suits you most.

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