Version: 11.1
Revision: 22 Build 12
HD Tune – Hard Drive Monitor
Introduction: If you are really worried about your internal hard drive, there is no need to worry! You can easily use this software to check / analyze your drive’s health, temperature, status and supported features. Nevertheless, this tool is not just about monitoring your hard drive. What it does, it can benchmark your hard drive and alert you if the temperature is over the standards.
Secondly, this software, it can examine your hard drive for bad / faulty sector. It can also perform a full scan (slower) if you desire! However, the it may take longer…
If you want to use this software, just to monitor your HDD, you can easily fetch the software from these links.
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http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/HD-Tune.shtml
http://majorgeeks.com/HD_Tune_d4130.html
Finally, if you want to analyze external hard drive or test HDD caches, you will need to buy their “HD Tune Pro” edition.
For support or bug reports, please use the author’s website.
http://www.hdtune.com/
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Copyrighted By Lair360
Version: 1.12
Revision: 33 Build 11
Prevent users from writing to USB drives.
Introduction: Everyday in our lives and in our workplace or home, USB drives are extremely useful and easy to use! You just plug it in and backup your documents, files and applications without hassle or install drivers for it to recognize. This is because, Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, they already have most of the driver for the thumb-drive drive. Most of them are already verified / certified by Microsoft. Therefore, in other term, you shouldn’t worry… pretty much…
Right, let’s get to the point about this USB write and execution sequences. This means, if you modify your “Registry Library”, you can actually stop other users from stealing stuff in your computer! The codes are simple and it can be used to disable “Write” on your computer, so that the drive doesn’t work when you plugged it in your USB port.
Notes: if you disable this settings, other users who is stupid enough to sneak into your computer and steal your stuff, they will have no chances to grab anything and copy it into their USB drive… tough luck for them!
To start this tutorial, please read the rest of the article…
1.] At your desktop, you will need to direct yourself to “Start >> Run >> Type: Regedit”.
2.] In the registry dialogue box, just scroll down and look for this directory with the following key.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
3.] In the panel, you will need to modify “Start”. You will need to change the ‘value – data’ box (Hexadecimal) and type 4. After the modification, click ‘OK’ and exit the Registry Editor.
“Start”=dword:00000003 (default)
“Start”=dword:00000004 (modified)
4.] Have fun and protect your computer from nastiest!
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Version: 13.1
Revision: 22.1
KMPlayer for the family and home user!
Introduction: During Christmas I had ordered a bunch of films, software and hardware for my new computer. However, I would like to play most of my movies with PowerDVD Ultra. But, it’s kind of heavy and I don’t want to waist my money and time on the latest updates! Also, this software cost a lot of money and the application is very large. Therefore, I am sticking with “KMplayer” and watch my movies, films and other movies on different formats, such as RMBV formats.
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HTTP Streaming (AVI etc including none-streaming media)
Directshow playback (AVI, MKV… etc)
Real Engine + Directshow (require Real Player or Alternative)
QuickTime + Directshow (require QuickTime player or Alternative)
Mplayer Engine Supported
Divx / Xvid Supported
Winamp Input Plugin (decoder) Supported
Compressed Audio Album Support (Zip, Rar)
Audio CD(2000, XP only / Win9x-Support by winamp plugin)
Video CD/SVCD/XCD : CDXA Format (2000, XP only)
DVD playback
DTS Wave and AC3 files
WDM device support like TV or Camera
CD Image File (BIN/ISO/IMG)
AAC, OGG parser/decoder
Shockwave Flash/FLC/FLI
Ape/MPC/Flac/Module… etc
If you cannot watch your favorite movies / films with “KMPlayer”, then you’ll need to go to this website and download the Codec pack…
File Name: K-Lite Codec Pack
Url: http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
1.] Download KMPlayer from these links and install it to your computer.
Link*1: http://www.filehippo.com/download_kmplayer/
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Video-Players/KMPlayer.shtml
2.] Install the application and ignore the toolbar installation. Also, you don’t really want those hanging around in your system.
Notes: this application is for Windows only! It will also support 64-Bit operating systems. So, don’t panic and waist your money!
3.] Slot in your disk and execute “KMPlayer >> Right click >> Open >> * locate your movies or film.”
4.] Sit back and enjoy!
For additional support and bug reports, please direct yourself to this forum.
Forum: http://www.kmplayer.com/forums/
Copyrighted By Lair360
Version: 13.1
Revision: 16 Build 24
7 Benchmarking Software for the Nerds!
Introduction: yesterday, I had an email from a friend. He asked me to write an article that would suggest computer users to use and monitor their system, when they are over-clocking or testing their rigs. So, I decided to create a list that consist many software and programs for everyone to use and share.
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When you are using your computer for a long time, you will need to keep an eye on your CPU temperature and their consumption. Without these tools, you may not know if your computer is overheating or taking up all of your resources. So, my best advice is to use one of these software and keep an eye on the temperature.
Secondly, if you want to collect information that is related to your operating systems or computer hardware, then you can use some of the software below to fetch them.
Have Fun!
CPUMon
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This software is small and absolutely robust! It can also monitor Dual Core processors and Quad – Core processors without any problem. Nevertheless, it will also give you real – time ‘graphs’ that can output CPU consumption and the calculations in percentages.
On the other hand, this little gadget, it can also run by itself when your computer is booting into Windows. So, there is no need to find it and execute the application everytime you boot!
Notes: this tool is also customizable. However, if you are unsure about the “Extended” settings, then please leave it alone. If you made a mistake, here is the default setting.
Update Rates: 500
Graph Length: 80
Alpha Blending: 200
Link *1: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/CPUMon.shtml
Link *2: http://majorgeeks.com/CPUMon_d4608.html
Real Temp
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This application can be use on any portable devices and it doesn’t need any installation. Therefore, you don’t have to do anything, usually the hard way. All you need to do is extract the compressed file (if it exists) and put it in a new folder. After that, you can monitor your CPU resources and consumption by clicking on the executable file.
For the latest updates and downloads, please use this website and report any bugs / glitches / issues to the administrator.
Application Website: http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/
Support Forum: http://forums.techpowerup.com/
CPU-Z
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This application is for benchmarking. It can also collect various hardware information and give you a full report on your processors, system caches, motherboard (mainboard), memory and graphic’s card (GPU – Graphics Processing Unit).
For the latest updates and downloads, please use this website and report any bugs / glitches / issues to the administrator.
Application Website: http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
Support Area: http://www.cpuid.com/contacts.php
GPU-Z (TechPowerUp)
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This application is similar to CPU-Z. But, it will only collect information regarding to your Video Card (GPU – Graphics Processing Unit). Nevertheless, you can also take a snapshot and upload your specifications and show it to the world!
Pretty neat, Eh?
Application Website: http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/
Support Forum: http://forums.techpowerup.com/
CPU-ID (Hardware Monitor)
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This application is simple and user friendly. All it does is monitor your HDD temperature, CPU temperature, CPI temperature, system power consumption and voltage usage. However, there is a lack of settings and modification. So, don’t get all hype and give the application the big whistle!
Application Website: http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php
Support Area: http://www.cpuid.com/contacts.php
Tweaknow PowerPack (Free)
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This application can perform many tasks! It can collect information about your computer hardware, defrag and clean your registry and many more! So, if you want to explore this software, you better download it and give it a try!
Application Website: http://www.tweaknow.com/powerPack.php
Support Area: http://www.tweaknow.com/contact.php
HWiNFO32
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This tool is similar to “Tweaknow” products. However, it doesn’t have all of the features that enable you to defrag your registry and tweak windows to your preferred settings. In other words, this application is only use to collect system information and for benchmarking.
Application Website: http://www.hwinfo.com/
Support Area: http://www.hwinfo.com/contact.html
Link *1: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/HWiNFO.shtml
Link *2: http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/
Notes: this application can also export information into different format for benchmarking, testing or to show off your computer performance!
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Version 32.1b
Revision: 11 Build 12
Windows – How to reset lost password.
Introduction: when I was repairing a laptop from a specific owner, there was a block on Windows.
This problem was created by the original owner, as he forgot his password. So he asked me to reset it without erasing his important data! Well… it took me 3 hours to bypass the security system without a password – recovery disk!
For those who forgot your password, please use this tutorial. Its better to learn it, if the technicians are unavailable in your country. It’s also useful if you’re on holiday, mostly, forgetting your password from all the fun and laughs.
1.] Go to a cafe and use a free computer and print this article. Nevertheless, you can also borrow your friend’s computer and read this article.
2.] Reboot your locked computer and press F8 to activate “SafeMode” environment.
3.] When Windows load, just select: Administrator account. But, don’t worry as It will not asks / request you for a password.
4.] Go to “Start >> Run >> Type: CMD”
5.] At command prompt type, just type in this command: “cd C:\Windows\System32″.
Then press Enter.
6.] Create a backup of “logon.scr”.
Command: copy logon.scr logon.bak.
7.] Now, you’ll need to type in: “copy CMD.EXE logon.scr” and select “Yes”.
8.] Finally, you can reset your password by typing in these commands!
Command: net user administrator NewPassword (You’ll need to replace NewPassword with your own password)
Notes: if your account is Bob, you must type it in, like this: net user Bob YourNewPass
9.] Reboot your computer and logon with your new password.
Just remember this code: net user *user_name* *new_password*
10.] Finish!
