When you have more than one user account on a Windows Vista PC, every time you restart your PC you’ll see a welcome screen listing all the accounts on the machine. You’ll have to click one and then type in your log-on information in order to start using Windows Vista.
But what if, like many people, you use one primary account nearly all the time and use others only on occasion? You’d like to bypass the welcome screen listing all the user accounts and automatically log in whenever you start Windows Vista but Vista can’t seem to accomplish this simple task.
Actually, you can do it, as you’ll see in this hack. Follow it, and you’ll automatically log in on your primary account and then be able to switch to any other account when you wish:
1. At the Search box or a command prompt, type control userpasswords2 and press Enter. The User Accounts screen appears.
2. Highlight the account that you want to automatically log on with, then uncheck the box next to Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer. Click OK.
3. The Automatically Log On dialog box appears. Type in the password for the account that you want to log on automatically. (If the account shown isn’t the one that you want to log on automatically, type in the username and password for the correct account. Click OK.)
4. From now on, you’ll automatically log in using that account. When you’re logged in, if you want to switch to another account, use Fast User Switching: Click the Start button, click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu, and select Switch User. You’ll come to a screen listing all users on your PC, where you can log in as any other user.
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Written by Jason on August 13th, 2008 with no comments.
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A picture is worth a thousand words. It’s also much easier for someone trying to help you solve a computer problem if they have access to your computer. They can see the problem and figure it out much faster if they can access your computer rather than taking shots in the dark by asking you all kinds of questions.
This guide shows you how to ask for remote assistance which enables someone to view or control your computer remotely.
Warning: Only give people you trust access to your computer with Remote Assistance.
How-to Ask For Remote Assistance Help with a File
1. Click Help and Support in the Start menu.
2. Click the link to use Windows Remote Assistance to get help.
3. Click Invite someone you trust to help you in the Windows Remote Assistance window.
4. Click Save this invitation as a file.
5. Type a password that will be needed to open the invitation and then click Finish. The invitation will be saved on your desktop.
Note: Leave the Waiting for incoming connection open. If you close it the invitation to connect to your computer will not work anymore.Send the invitation file to someone who can help you via e-mail, burn it on a disk, or a USB drive.
How-to Ask For Remote Assistance Help by E-mail
1. Click Help and Support in the Start menu.
2. Click Invite someone you trust to help you in the Windows Remote Assistance window.
3. Click the link to use Windows Remote Assistance to get help.
4. Click Use E-mail to send an invitation.
5. Type a password that will be needed to open the invitation and then click Next.
6. Your default e-mail program will open with the invitation file attached. Send the e-mail to the person you want to help you.
Note: Leave the Waiting for incoming connection open. If you close it the invitation to connect to your computer will not work anymore
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Written by Jason on July 4th, 2008 with no comments.
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No matter how fast or shiny computers might be when they are new, they all seem to get slower over time. That state-of-the-art PC you bought last year might not feel like such a screamer after you install a dozen programs, load it with antispyware and antivirus tools, and download untold amounts of junk from the Internet. The slowdown might happen so gradually you hardly notice it, until one day you’re trying to open a program or file and wonder, “What happened to my poor PC?”
Whatever the cause, there are a lot of ways to help speed up Windows and make your PC work better even without upgrading your hardware. Here are some tips to help you optimize Windows Vista for faster performance.
Delete programs you never use
Many PC manufacturers pack their new computers with programs you didn’t order and might not want. These often include trial editions and limited edition versions of programs that software companies hope you will try, find useful, and then pay to upgrade to full versions or newer versions. If you decide you don’t want them, keeping the software on your computer might slow it down by using precious memory, disk space, and processing power.
It’s a good idea to uninstall all the programs you don’t plan to use. This should include both manufacturer-installed software and software you installed yourself but don’t want anymore especially utility programs designed to help manage and tune your computer’s hardware and software. Utility programs such as virus scanners, disk cleaners, and backup tools often run automatically at startup, quietly chugging along in the background where you can’t see them. Many people have no idea they are even running.
Even if your PC is older, it might contain manufacturer-installed programs that you never noticed or have since forgotten about. It’s never too late to remove these and get rid of the clutter and wasted system resources. Maybe you thought you might use the software someday, but never did. Uninstall it and see if your PC runs faster.
Limit how many programs load at startup
Many programs are designed to load automatically when Windows starts. Software manufacturers often set their programs to open in the background, where you can’t see them running, so they’ll open right away when you click their icons. That’s helpful for programs you use a lot, but for programs you rarely or never use, this wastes precious memory and slows down the time it takes Windows to finish loading.
Decide for yourself if you want a program to load at startup.
But how can you tell what programs load automatically at startup? Sometimes this is obvious, because the program will add an icon to the notification area on the taskbar, where you can see it running. Look there and see if there are any programs running that you don’t want to load automatically. Position your mouse over each icon to see the program name. Be sure to click the Show hidden icons button so you don’t miss any icons.
Even after you check the notification area, you might still have missed some programs that load automatically at startup. You can find and disable them using Windows Defender.
If you’re unsure about whether a program should open automatically at startup, you can try disabling it, restarting your computer, and then using the program. If that causes any problems with the program, you can go back and re-enable it to start automatically.
Defragment your hard drive
Fragmentation makes your hard disk do extra work that can slow down your computer. Disk Defragmenter rearranges fragmented data so your hard disk can work more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter runs on a schedule, but you can also defragment your hard disk manually.
Clean up your hard disk
If you want to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your hard disk to free up disk space and help your computer run faster, use Disk Cleanup. It removes temporary files, empties the Recycle Bin, and removes a variety of system files and other items that you no longer need.
Run fewer programs at the same time
Sometimes changing your computing behavior can have a big impact on your PC’s performance. If you’re the type of computer user who likes to keep eight programs and a dozen browser windows open at once—all while instant messaging your friends don’t be surprised if your PC bogs down. Keeping a lot of e?mail messages open can also use up memory.
If you find your PC slowing down, ask yourself if you really need to keep all your programs and windows open at once. Find a better way to remind yourself to reply to e?mail messages than to keep all of them open.
Turn off visual effects
If Windows is running slowly, you can speed it up by disabling some of its visual effects. It comes down to appearance versus performance. Would you rather have Windows run faster or look prettier? If your PC is fast enough, you don’t have to make this tradeoff, but if your computer is just barely powerful enough for Windows Vista, it can be useful to scale back on the visual bells and whistles.
You can choose which visual effects to turn off, one by one, or you can let Windows choose a bunch for you. There are 20 visual effects you can control, such as the transparent glass look, the way menus open or close, and whether shadows are displayed.
To adjust all visual effects for best performance:
1. Open Performance Information and Tools by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Performance Information and Tools.
2. Click Adjust visual effects. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3. Click the Visual Effects tab, click Adjust for best performance, and then click OK. (For a less drastic option, select Let Windows choose what’s best for my computer.)
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Written by Jason on June 18th, 2008 with no comments.
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Microsoft has made Origami Experience 2.0 available for download. A collection of programs designed to enhance the user experience of ultra-Mobile PCs, Origami Experience 2.0 is set up to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft’s latest Windows operating system. In the Redmond company’s vision, UMPCs upgraded to Windows Vista should also feature Origami Experience 2.0, as the project announced at the Consumer Electronics Show January 2008 was finalized. In fact, even as early as the start of May, the Origami team was hinting that the downloads of 2.0 were planned to go live with the final bits.
“The Origami Experience 2.0 is designed for Ultra-Mobile PCs that run Windows Vista. To run the Origami Experience 2.0, a UMPC with the following specifications is recommended: minimum 100 MB of available hard disk space; minimum 1 GB of system memory and touch panel display (required for Origami Picture Password),” revealed Microsoft’s Brandon LeBlanc.
A total of four applications have been packaged into Origami Experience 2.0. Users running Windows Vista Business; Enterprise; Home Premium; and Ultimate on UMPCs will be able to enjoy the added power, flexibility and functionality of Origami Experience 2.0: Origami Central, Origami Now, Origami Picture Password and Touch Settings.
Origami Central will permit Vista UMPC users to do anything from surfing the web to navigating through the media library on the machine, including music, videos and photos. Through Origami Now, a collection of customized tiles can be set up with content such as RSS feeds and email for easy access. Origami Picture Password features a new way to control the login process to UMPCs running Vista, enabling the use of a picture instead of a traditional text password. But most importantly, Origami Experience 2.0 comes with Touch Settings, and Vista copies on UMPCs with Touch capabilities can be customized for what Microsoft refers to as a natural user interface.
“The Origami Experience 2.0 requires the following software installed: Windows Internet Explorer 7. Origami Experience 2.0 requires Internet Explorer 7 for its RSS platform. Windows Media Player 11. Origami Central requires Windows Media Player 11 in order to manage and play media. Microsoft Office Outlook 2007. The calendar tile in Origami Now works only with Office Outlook 2007 Calendar. The mail tile in Origami Now works with Office Outlook 2007 Mail and Windows Mail,” LeBlanc added.
Origami Experience 2.0 is available for download here.
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Written by Jason on June 16th, 2008 with no comments.
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This second and final part of our quick tour through the world of portable applications will focus mostly on programs that are not necessarily needed by the common user, but may come in handy in certain situations or to the more experienced Windows fans.
Compressing and decompressing files may be a very easy task, but things change when you have to use another computer that doesn’t have a compression utility installed, so here are some of our suggestions. You can try using the trial version of popular archivers WinRAR and PowerArchiver, or consider giving 7-zip, IZArc2Go and PeaZip a go, which are free for both personal and commercial use.
An organizer is not very helpful if you need to access your agenda from more than one computer. To overcome this inconvenience, feel free to install any of the following portable organizers and personal information managers: Sunbird, EverNote, EssentialPIM Pro, Avignon Concept or MSD Organizer.
Securing your data may be done in several ways: by encrypting your important files and folders, by safely managing your passwords and other sensitive data and by removing your traces and any redundant data from the host computer. Let’s take a closer look at each method and see what are your portable alternatives.
If you’re interested in encrypting data without spending a single cent, you should know that there are quite a few freeware portable programs that will help you achieve this without a lot of hassle, and here are just some of the options: Portable TrueCrypt, Challenger, Androsa FileProtector or Blowfish Advanced CS. If these programs don’t satisfy your needs, then you might consider shedding a few bucks on much more advanced encryption applications like Portable Vault, CryptoLock or MyPrivacyKey.
Passwords (or passphrases) generally pose two very important problems: you must always store them in a safe place, where nobody can discover them and, furthermore, if we’re talking about more than two or three, it’s almost impossible to memorize all of them. This is where password managers enter the scene like the lifesavers they sometimes are. Here are just a few suggestions of portable applications that will enable you to easily carry your passwords with you wherever you go: KeePass, SignupShield, SimplePasswords, and Password Safe, which are all freeware programs; or Roboform2Go, WebM8 and Handy Password, which will require a small investment on your behalf in order to use them without any kind of restrictions.
To easily and safely remove sensitive or redundant data, there are quite a few powerful utilities that will enable you to wisely save some space on your drives, and the best part is that they’re free! So don’t hesitate to put some of these babies to work, while you sit back as files are being shred: CCleaner, Eraser Portable, ZKleener or MV RegClean.
Creating a backup copy of your flash drive or important files and folders ensures protection against any type of data loss. So, let’s see what portable software should always be on your USB stick to prevent unrecoverable removal of your files: Cobian, Toucan, Allway Sync ‘n’ Go, Backup4all and Package Backup For U3. Still, if you’ve erased something, restoring deleted data is not at all impossible, so just immediately run a recovery tool such as: Recuva, Avira UnErase Personal or FileExtractor.
And now, at the end of our journey, after such a long walk through the world of portable applications, let’s take a final look at your options when it comes to managing your files. An easy way to have all of your portable applications and rapidly run them is that of using a portable launcher, so here are your options: PStart, Portable Start Menu, Open Menu+ or Executor. However, if you’re looking for a lot more than that, here a few very popular file managers which will most probably help you get your job done in a jiffy: EF Commander, Total Commander, XYplorer, UltraExplorer. That’s all, folks! Enjoy your portable applications!
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PC Security must be your first priority. Your personal computer is a common target for intruders and other malicious users because they want to access personal data such as bank account information, credit card numbers or any important data they could find.
Intruders not only steal your financial information, they could also use your computer resources – such as hard disk, processor and internet connection to attack other users. This way, law enforcement will find it difficult to solve where the attacks are coming from.
To prevent possible identity theft or computer hijack, follow these eight steps in maintaining PC security:
1. Anti-Virus Programs – These programs search and assess the contents of each computer file then removes or destroys “virus signatures”, which are known to be harmful to your computer.
2. Patch up your System – This process involves fixing the operating system and restoring different functions of your computer. Most computer vendors offer patches that are designed to fix bugs in their products. This process is repeated until the patch fixes the problem completely.
3. Email Attachment Precautions – Most unsolicited items, such as exploding packages or letter bombs, can be sent through your e-mail. Take extra precaution in opening emails to prevent any harm your computer may receive.
4. Firewall Programs – Install and use a firewall program. These programs act as a guard to your computer when looking at network traffic received from or destined for other computers. The firewall program determines if certain traffic should be allowed to continue to its destination or stopped. These programs keep the unwanted out and permit only “healthy” traffic to enter and leave your computer.
5. Data Backups – It is important that back up your data in your computer’s hard disk, external hard disk drives or any removable media. This ensures each important data will not be harmed when computer problems arise.
6. Strong Passwords – It is important to mix up several numbers, symbols and letters to strengthen password safety. An ideal length of password is around eight or more letters, numbers or symbols.
7. Download and Installation – Be careful in accepting or downloading any material online to prevent virus attacks and computer hijacks.
8. Hardware Firewall – Hardware firewall, which works similarly to firewall programs, stands between your personal computer and the Internet.
Although these steps may seem simple, remember that maintaining computer safety is a continuous process. You cannot perform these tasks once and let your computer be. Get back to each of these steps regularly and check if you need program updates.
Keeping your computer secure is in your hands. Outsmart computer hijackers by reinforcing computer safety precautions.
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