0 How to Move Mouse-cursor with the Keyboard in Windows

In today's tutorial, I'll be giving detailed explanations on "How you can make use of the keyboard as Mouse" in your Windows Pc.
As you might already know, it is quite an easy task to use the Mouse as 'Keyboard' in Windows using the "On Screen Keyboard utility";
But have you ever thought of its reverse?

Yes!! It's possible...
So, anytime your mouse refuses to work and an urgent task needs to be carried out on the Pc, you don't have to worry. All you need do is follow the instructions below...

Here's How...

• For Windows xp users »
  
  1. Go to “Control Panel”.
  2. Click on “Switch To Classic View” » “Accessibility Options”.
  3. Next, click on “Mouse Tab”
  4. Select “Use MouseKeys”, Then click “OK”
  5. Now, activate NumberLock by pressing the NumLk key.
  That's all for XP users.
  You can navigate the mouse using the arrow keys and numeric keys (Detailed explanation at the end of the post)
• For Windows 7 , 8 and Vista users »
  1. Open ‘Ease of Access Center’ by navigating to Start Menu » Control Panel » Ease of Access and finally clicking “Ease of Access Center”.
  
  2. Click on “Make the mouse easier to use”
  3. Finally, Check the box which says “Turn on Mouse Keys” under “Control the mouse with the keyboard” Menu.

Note »
Just like in the Screenshot below, you can increase / decrease the mouse speed/Acceleration.

You can also press Alt+Shift+Num Lock combination to instantly activate the mouse keys.

Also note that If your laptop doesn't possess the NumLock key, then this trick would't work.

Having tested this trick in few Computers,the following keys, function as described below :
Num 6 » Moves pointer ‘LEFT’
Num 4 » Moves pointer ‘RIGHT’
Num 2 » Moves pointer ‘DOWN’
Num 8 » Moves pointer ‘UP’
Num 5 » Serves as ‘RIGHT CLICK’
Num 0 » Serves as ‘LEFT MOUSE CLICK’

That's all. If you have any questions and/or Suggestions, please do not hesitate to leave them behind.

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0 How to open Windows' Task Manager Quickly With The Keyboard

Do you know you can open Windows’ Task Manager easily from your Computer's keyboard?
Well, you might want to say "Opening Task Manager is quite easy" - Agreed, but how about making it even easier and faster?

In this article, I'll introduce you to a more simpler way of launching the Manager on your Computer without going through the normal process of Right-clicking the Taskbar & Selecting it there.

Here's How.
Anytime you need to open the Task-Manager, just press the shortcut below and (tadaa) it's opened. CTRL + SHIFT + ESC

That's it.
Make your friends believe you're a Computer guru by taking into effect these shortcuts.
ALSO READ »

• How to Quickly Re-Open Accidentally Closed Browser-Tabs.
• How To Easily Create New Folders On Computer Using Keyboard

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0 How To Add ‘Open With’ To Right-Click Menu For All Files

To open files/programs with 'specific' applications on windows is not quite straightforward as you have to pass through some processes before getting to the final destination.

Having to repeat this tardy steps everytime can even make it a whole lot more frustrating.
Therefore,a solution has been provided in this article to make opening of files with dedicated softwares a click-away.

In this tutorial,I'll be making use of “Notepad” as an illustration,but be rest assured all softwares are configured thesame way.

How To Add applications To Right-click Menu.

1. Open ‘Registry’ by holding Windows key + R
2. Type ‘Regedit’ in the textbox and hit enter.
3. Navigate to “HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell” and right-click on shell
4. Go to New » Key and give the newly created key a name you can easily remember E.G 'Open Notepad'
5. Again, right-click on the new key and create another key below it.
   Give it the name “command”

6. Now, double-click on “(Default)” at the right panel, and paste this in the text-box.
   notepad.exe %1
   and the change will take effect automatically.
Note »
To switch notepad with another application or create a new one,simply change ‘notepad.exe’ with another application's name.
E.g :
Photoshop.exe

That's all.
I believe this isn't new to some computer geeks,but it sure is to others.

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0 How To Enable/Disable Automatic Spellings-Check In Firefox

In case you noticed the spellings check feature is not enabled in your Firefox browser,here's a quick fix for that OR peradventure the feature bores you due to one reason or another,we'll be learning how to easily disable them in this post.

There are two methods/ways which can be employed to carry-out this order,therefore we'll be touching those two methods for you to decide which is easier.

Enable/Disable Automatic Spell-check In Firefox

Method 1 »

1. Click on the Firefox menu, then select Options » Options
   (If you have Menu-Bar enabled,select Tools » Options instead)
2. Select 'Advanced' tab and check the box which states "Check my spelling as I type" under the General tab to turn spell checker on.
3. To turn it off,just Uncheck the box

Method 2 »

1. Type about:config in Firefox's address bar and hit "Enter"
2. Search for “layout.spellcheckDefault” and double click it.
3. Now,change its value to 2 to enable the spell-check feature.
   To disable it,just change its value to integer “0”.

That's all.

Note »
The automatic spell-check feature is only turned-on for text boxes containing more than ONE LINE,
i.e where you can enter as much text as you want.

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0 How To Encrypt Computer's Hard-drive And Flash Drives To Ensure Maximum Security

Do you have some Private/personal files and folders on your Pc's hard-drive,Usb/Flash drives or other external storage devices you would like to protect?
Has it always been a challenge for you to keep utmost secrecy of your datas?

Well,all you need do is Encrypt them...
According to Wikipedia, Encryption is the process of encoding messages (or information) in such a way that eavesdroppers or hackers cannot read it, but that authorized parties can.[Read more here.]
Therefore,from the context above,you should decipher that the best way to ensure total privacy of a file is to encrypt it.

How Then can You Encrypt A Drive?

There are Tons of Softwares capable of performing this task and the best I've found so far is ‘TrueCrypt’.

TrueCrypt

TrueCrypt's a freeware capable of establishing and maintaining an on-the-fly-encrypted drive.
I.e Data is automatically encrypted or decrypted right before they are loaded or saved without the user's intercession.

Some key features of TrueCrypt »

• It Encrypts an entire partition or storage device such as USB flash drive or hard drive.
• Encryption is automatic,real-time (on-the-fly) and transparent.
• Encrypts a partition or drive where Windows is installed (pre-boot authentication).

• It offers powerful data protection,recommending complex passwords,explaining the benefits of hidden volumes, and erasing telltale signs of the encryption process, including mouse movements and keystrokes.
• It creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.

So to download this file,simply
CLICK HERE![3.3MB].

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0 How To View up to Three Different TimeZones At A Time In Windows.

Did you know you can view different time zones on your PC at once?
So,if you have an appointment with a Pal,Co-worker,family member... on different time zones,you can easily stay in touch with them without failing out of schedule.

With this Windows trick,you can set two extra clocks to display alongside the default clock which makes it three altogether.
To add/enable this feature in your Computer,just follow the steps below...

Steps To Add Multi-Clock Widget In Windows.

1. Left-click Clock area in taskbar(to view large clock).
2. Click on the “Change date & time settings” option at the bottom.
3. From the pop-up window,select ‘Additional Clocks’ tab.
4. Now locate the text ‘Show this clock’ and check the boxes just like in the image below.
   And under each clock preferences,customize the settings i.e choose the required time zone and give the additional clock a display name.
5. Once done,click on Apply,then ‘OK’ it.

That's all.
To view the clocks now,just left-click on the Clock area again.

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2 How To Easily Create New Folders On Computer Using Keyboard

Have you ever thought of creating a new folder on a Computer without even touching your mouse?

Well,you might say 'creating new folders in windows is quite an easy task'.
But using this trick,you save a little time Right-clicking and navigating.
Likewise,you can easily use this to amuse your friends and prove to them what a Computer guru you are ☺.

This trick has been verified working on Windows 7...above,as they prove to be more user friendly unlike the previous versions of Windows OS.

So now,to create a new folder easily and stress-free,all you need do is click and hold the following key combination...
“Ctrl+Shift+N”.
Note »Just like the old method of folder creation,the new folder will be created on your current directory.

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2 HOW TO CHANGE WINDOWS 7 STARTER BACKGROUND/WALLPAPER.

This being the very first post this year,I'd like to say ‘Happy New Year’ to you all.

By default,the Windows 7 Starter edition of windows does not include the Personalization feature to 'change desktop background',edit 'Sounds,color & ScreenSaver' when the desktop is right-clicked on,and this makes it rather galling.

Having to leave the Computer's background all blue is even more appaling.
As a newbie to using the starter version,I didn't know it was a minus to its features as I resolved within me that I'd purchased a fake Computer system and wanted to return it as I was still within the period of guarantee until I met an engineer who informed me that the background can 'NEVER' be changed unless the OS is changed to another version.

While still planning to purchase an higher version of the Windows 7,I came across a software while surfing the net and that changed the whole story.

So in this article,I'll be giving two softwares which in my perspective are the only ones available and capable of changing the Starter desktop background.
So,I'll advise you to sit back with a cup of coffee in hand coz you might need it while trying to decide which software to download.

Applications To Change Desktop-Background In Windows 7 Starter.

Like I mentioned above there are two applications capable of performing this task.
Therefore,I'll be stating their similarities,uniqueness likewise their download links here.

1. Starter Background Changer 0.8.1 (SBC)»
Just like the name depicts,this Software is good at one thing only.....
Changing that awful looking static-blue background.

Though,this software's translation is a bit weird (Only during the installation process),it surely is a must-have application for any Starter user.

When installed,the ‘Personalize’ command which is previously not included in the desktop context menu will be added automatically.

Now,whenever you select the Personalize command from the menu,you can easily modify the Wallpaper,Sound,Colors and Screensavers.

Download link below ↓

2. Oceanis background Changer(OBC)
Just like the above mentioned software,OBC also helps to change the wallpaper of any Windows 7 starter operating system.

The installation process and language used are pure english language unlike SBC.

Some Similarities and Uniqueness of SBC & OBC

Similarities

• They have one purpose i.e To change the desktop background.
• Both supports Slideshows.
• Both is easy to use.

UNIQUENESS

• SBC adds a ‘Personalize’ command/feature to the context menu when the desktop is right-clicked on.
• The installation of OBC is wholly easy.
• SBC gives the liberty to edit other features easily from one place(Sound,Color & Screensavers).
• Selecting/Choosing images to make use of as slideshow is a bit more tedious in SBC.
• OBC gives the liberty to Shuffle images set as slideshow
• With OBC,you can choose to disable wallpaper slideshow while on Battery Power
• The minimum time for slideshow effect in SBC is 10 seconds,while in OBC,it's 1 min.

With these few points,I guess you can now decide which of the softwares to go for.

[DOWNLOAD SBC HERE(776kb)]
[DOWNLOAD OBC HERE(3.17MB)]

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