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Creating a desktop shortcut for locking your computer

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If you use your computer in an area where others may have access to it, and there are things on your system you would rather have kept confidential, locking your desktop when you leave the computer is an essential task. Here’s a recipe for a desktop shortcut that will lock your computer in two easy clicks: Right-click on an empty area of the desktop and choose ‘new’ then ’shortcut.’ The create shortcut wizard will open; in the first text box, type ‘ %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation’ and then give your shortcut an appropriate name on the next page, and hit ‘finish.’ You will notice that the shortcut you created has a blank icon. To select a more appropriate one, right click on the shortcut and hit ‘properties.’ In the ’Shortcut’ tab, click the ‘change icon’ button. In the ‘look for icons in this file’ box, type ‘%SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll’ then click ‘ok’ to see a range of icons for your new shortcut. Choose an appropriate icon. Your deskto...

9 Steps to help in keeping your organization Secure

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The following are a few Anti-Hacking tips that will help in keeping your systems secure.    1. Install Anti-Virus software and ensure that it’s regularly updated.(If you do only one thing to help protect the safety of your computing environment, always take prompt advantage of software updates).    2. Anti-virus software isn’t enough – it’s also a good idea to install firewall (Good fences make good neighbors) software which will help prevent unauthorized incoming and outgoing communications from your computer while connected to the Internet.    3. Passwords protect the settings on the software so no-one else can alter protection levels. Most anti-virus programs also offer some protection against Trojans, which aren’t actually a virus, but a small program that allows others to control your computer.    4. Turn off your preview window in your email program. Some viruses, called worms, can infect your system without you clicking on atta...

HOW TO SET APN SETTING FOR USB DATA CARD/DONGLE

APN SETTING FOR USB DATA CARD/DONGLE : AIRTEL, VODAFONE, AIRCEL, IDEA, BSNL, TATA,RELIANCE * GO TO TOOLS > OPTION > CONNECTION TYPE > NDIS OR RAS MODEM (FOR 2G SIM) > CLICK OK * GO TO TOOLS > OPTION > PROFILE MANAGEMENT > SELECT NEW > ENTER SERVICE PROVIDER NAME INTO PROFILE NAME > SELECT STATIC >    ENTER APN AS PER THE LIST GIVEN BELOW > PRESS SAVE BUTTON * GO TO CONNECTION - SELECT APPROPRIATE SERVICE PROVIDER - CLICK CONNECT ** THE 3G APN SETTINGS OF ALL MAJOR TELECOM PROVIDERS - AIRTEL,VODAFONE, AIRCEL, IDEA, BSNL, TATA DOCOMO, RELIANCE, MTNL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '  SETTINGS  '    APN            '   ACCESS NO  '    USERNAME       '   PASSWORD  ' '---------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

How to use your pendrive as a password on your pc

Steps to use your pendrive as a password on your pc   1. Insert your pen drive . 2. Open the run window by pressing win key and r . 3. Type compmgmt.msc and click ok button. 4. Choose disk management . 5. Right click your pendrive and select change driver letter and           paths. 6. Choose A and click ok button. 7. Open the run  ( by pressing win key + r )and type syskey . 8. Click the update button . 9. Select store startup key and floppy disk.

How To Create Your Own Themes Packs

Steps To Create Your Own Themes Packs Step 1 - Right click on the Desktop. Step 2 - Select Personalize option. Step 3 - Now new window will open automatically.  Step 4 - On the bottom select Desktop Background option. Step 5 - Select your images by clicking Browse on the top. Step 6 - Save changes. Step 7 - Now your images will appears under My themes. Step 8 - Right click on it and select the option Save theme for sharing.                              Click here to watch the video

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