Tips to Shop Safely Online

Shopping online is becoming increasingly popular with consumers of all ages. With fast shipping and websites selling virtually everything, online shopping is an attractive alternative to the hassle of visiting multiple stores.

However, eCommerce safety is a huge issue, and many shoppers are unaware of how to ensure that their online transactions are safe, secure and private. Fortunately, there are a number of simple signs to look out for and changes you can implement to make purchasing items on the Web considerably safer.

Disable USB ports on Windows PC via Registry

With this trick, you can disable access to your USB(Universal Serial Bus) ports in your Windows based PC to prevent people from taking out data from your personal computer without permission or spreading viruses through the use of USB(pen and flash) drives.

To use this trick to disable USB ports, follow the steps given below:-

1. Click on Start.
2. Click on Run. If you cannot find RUN, type it in the search box.
3. Type "regedit" without quotes. This will launch the Registry Editor.
4. Navigate to  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\usbstor.
5. In the work area, double click on Start.
6. In the Value Data box, enter 4.
7. Click on OK.
8. Close Registry Editor and refresh your desktop.
9. To re-enable access to your USB ports, enter 3 in the Value Data box in Step 6.

Try it yourself to make your PC invulnerable from data theft and malware which spread through USB ports. This works on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Note: This trick also disables access to your USB connected peripheral devices. So, do not use it if you have USB connected keyboard and mouse.

PC Security Tips : Make Computer Secure

Here are some tips which will enable you to make your PC more secure.

Anti-virus

1. Never, ever turn off the resident protection of your antivirus even if it decreases performance. Upgrade if necessary.

2. Keep your virus definitions up-to-date. Use the automatic update feature of your anti-virus and try not to ignore the "Do you want to update now" message however often it might pop up.

Why a hard drive has less storage space than promised?

It has happened to most of us. We buy a new hard drive (or maybe a flash drive) with mind boggling storage capacity only to find that it has less space than what was mentioned on the box. Angered, we start cursing the manufacturer and our dealer for false marketing thinking that they should be sued for doing this. Hey, but have you ever wondered how they continue to do this again and again without getting into legal trouble?

How to Improve Cyber Security

How to make your PC secure from all the threats in the online world and improve cyber security? Not sure? Then read on. Here is a list of things you should know to improve your online cyber security:-

1. Anti-virus : Probably one of the first thing which comes into one's mind when thinking about security. An anti-virus is an inevitable tool for the security of a PC. One can either choose a paid version of the anti-virus of his choice or opt for the equally effective free antivirus. Before choosing the anti-virus, it is necessary to check whether the anti-virus has resident protection or not. Resident Protection automatically detects viruses when they are loaded into the memory and takes the appropriate action thus saving a user from sitting hours in front of the PC scanning for viruses. It is important to check regularly for updates. Also do a quick scan (scanning Windows folder, Registry, Documents and recent downloads) at least once a week and a full scan at least once a month even if your PC appears fine.

Lock a Folder With Password Using Free Folder Protector

All of us have some files and folders that we consider private. They can be anything from our business documents to pictures of friends and family. These are files that we don't want other people using our computer to know about. As Windows offers no way to protect our private information, most of us get in awkward situations when these files are discovered by unwanted people.

Surely, you can store this information in a hidden folder. The only problem is that anyone can easily search the contents of a hidden folder using Windows Search itself.

The only viable solution is storing this content in a password protected folder so that only those people knowing the password of the folder can access it. There are many folder locking programs available online but the problem is that most of the good ones are paid. Even if you do manage to get a good free one, you will be looked at suspiciously when people see a folder locker in the list of your installed programs.

Connect a Laptop or Desktop Computer to a TV Easily

Suppose you wish to watch a movie or share a slide-show of pictures with your family on your PC but have a screen that leaves much to be desired. In such a situation, you can connect your computer to a television screen to allow your entire family to enjoy comfortably.

There are many ways in which you can connect your laptop/ computer to a television. However, the overall video quality will be different for different methods. You can choose which one to use based on the quality or the availability of hardware. The first step is to know what type of ports and connections your TV and computer have. If you already know the type of ports and connections available on your hardware, you can directly jump to Step 2. If not, then the different types of ports are explained in detail below:-

Convert FAT32 to NTFS Without Formatting or Losing Data

You have a flash drive or probably an external hard drive that currently has FAT32 file system and you want to change it to NTFS, because FAT32 does not support handling large files (over 4GB) or it is just simply old for your taste but there is just one problem, you don't want to lose your saved data. This article is for you then as it explains exactly how you can achieve seamless transition from FAT to NTFS without involving any data loss.

How to Remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications

Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) notifications occur when your computer hasn't passed the validation test. The validation test can be failed because you installed a pirated non-genuine copy of XP, or because you have changed your XP product key to a software-generated key, or sometimes it just happens for no reason at all. Here's how to get rid of the annoying notifications.

How to Crack Administrator Password for Windows 7

Do you know how important a password is on a Windows 7 computer? With a password on Windows 7, you can prevent other persons to use your PC without your permission. Of course if you are sure it is no privacy in your laptop or desktop, you can just keep your password blank and invite other persons to use your computer. But how many people have the confidence to do that?

As times goes by, computer has become more and more privatize and perhaps there are much materials, pictures or videos in your PC and you don’t want other persons to see them. Therefore, if your computer OS is Windows 7, then you may prefer to set up a password to protect your self-privacy. That is normal because 90% of the Windows users do that.

NTLDR is Missing Error Resolution

There are few different ways that the "NTLDR is missing" error may present itself, with the first listing being the most common:

How To Save Youtube Videos

Some people still find it difficult to save videos they have watched on youtube or other websites. Follow the easy steps below to easily download videos online.

1. Open this website www.savefrom.net in a separate tab of your browser

Seven Ways to Secure Windows 7

Software makers routinely sacrifice some security for the sake of usability, and Microsoft is no exception. Most of today's client-side threats come from users being tricked into running malicious Trojan horse executables and naively lowering the default defenses, such as by disabling UAC (User Account Control), turning off automatic patching, or deactivating the built-in Windows Firewall.

Restrict Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete Operations in Windows

It will be an awkward situation when someone else uses your computer in your absence and steals your private data. So here I will discuss about different ways to prevent Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete Operations in Windows to restrict this situation

10 Most Common and Dangerous Things To Do While You Drive

Most drivers on the road would say they consider themselves to be safe motorists. But that doesn't mean they drive safely by any means, they assume that because they have not been in an accident that they must be doing things right. However, having not been in an accident should not be what determines a safe driver from an unsafe one.

13 Safe Driving Tips

Most people think that once they can make a car move, they are automatically qualified to drive a car or other vehicle on the road not knowing that there alot involve in driving. Here (Nigeria) in this part of the world where anyone can obtain a DRIVER'S LICENSE without undergoing a driving test. This post will teach you some basic safe driving tips for your everyday driving.

How To Fix A Cyclic Redundancy Check Error On Your Hard Disk

Have you ever tried to use your previously working hard drive and you received an error message "Read Disk Error or Cyclic Redundancy Check" A Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is an error checking technique used by computers, specifically the hard drives or optical disks (i.e DVD/CD). A Cyclic Redundancy Check error is caused when data on the hard-drive or DVD becomes corrupt.

10 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Data

 

When you think about it, the most valuable thing on your computer or network is the data you create. After all, that data is the reason for having the computer and network in the first place. And it's the bits and bytes that make up that data, that are your first priority when putting protective strategies in place. Operating systems and applications can always be reinstalled, but user-created data is unique and if lost, may be irreplaceable.

Car Break-Ins: Avoiding Car Theft Smash-and-Grab

It takes less than a minute for a thief to break your car window and snatch the iPod, laptop or purse on the front or back seat. Think about that the next time you dash in to pick up a something.That’s 60 . . . 59 . . . 58 . . . 57 . . . 56 . . .

How To Write Simple HTML Code For Posting Link To Your Blog

 

I have noticed most times in some blog where some bloggers try to post a link to their blog by simple click but end up just typing the blog address and readers find it difficult to click it to connect directly to the required blog address. Am writing here just two (2) easy steps to do for your link to be easily accessed by readers of other blogs like Linda Ikeji, Trendy Sturvs, and so on.