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Wifi connection

Fixing Wifi Problem for Windows Computer – XP, Vista, Seven & Eight

Wireless Internet is a super effective way to connect to internet rather than LAN Cable. And fixing Wifi Problem for Windows Computer including XP, Seven and Eight is quite easy.

In this tutorial I am going to show you all the possible ways to fix wifi problem.

Number One : Fixing Wifi Problem

Symptom : Can’t open any website including Google, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

Solution : Check your Computer Wifi setting, is it connected with router or not in your computer taskbar ?

In windows 8, if your computer does not connected with wifi, you will see a dark gray icon.

fixing wifi problem

To fix this problem, you need to connect to wifi router with security key.

Fixing Wifi Problem

Number Two : Fixing Wifi Problem

Symptom:  Wifi signal in windows 8 computer showing cross sign.

fixing wifi problem

Solution: This sign indicates that, your wifi is disabled. To enable the wifi follow this :

1. Go to control panel,

2. Open Network and Sharing Center,

3. For windows Vista, 7 and Eight, click on change adapter settings

4. A new window will open. You will see that Wifi is disabled.

5. To Enable the wifi, click on right mouse and click on Enable

fixing wifi problem

Number Three : Fixing Wifi Problem

Symptom:  Wifi is enable from control panel, but still I my wifi icon in taskbar showing cross sign.

fixing wifi problem

Solution: Recent laptop or desktop computer keyboard comes with extra functionality including wifi button switch on and off.

So whenever you press the wifi switch off key, it will disable the wifi. Try to find out the key in your computer and enable it.

Wifi key in keyboard look like similar to all computer.

Fixing wifi problem

change keyboard layout settings

Change Keyboard layout Settings USA to UK – Image Tutorial

Trying to type @ sign but showing sign. What’s happening ? Keyboard is not working properly or something wrong ! Do I need to change keyboard layout settings ? If yes, then I need to go to Computer Repair Shop. Why? Because, I don’t know how to change keyboard layout settings.

Well, wait a minute. Why you are going to waste your money. It is not big a problem. Couple of minute workout and job done.

Here, I am going to show you on how to change keyboard layout settings USA to UK with images.

If you are a Microsoft Windows XP user then follow this :

i) Login to windows XP Computer.

ii) Click on Start and open Control Panel.

iii) Control panel page will open.

iv) Double click on Regional and Language Options. Shown in below picture

change keyboard layout settings

v) Regional and Language Options properties window will open. Navigate to Languages and click on Details. Shown in below picture

change keyboard layout settings

vi) Click on Add. Shown in below picture

change keyboard layout settings

vii) Click on input language. Select English United Kingdom and OK. Shown in below picture

change keyboard layout settings

viii) Again select “English {United Kingdom}- United Kingdom” as a default input language. Click on Apply and OK twice. Shown in below picture.

change keyboard layout settings

Job done. Now you have successfully change keyboard layout settings USA to UK.

If you are a Microsoft Windows Seven user then follow this :

i) Login to Windows Seven Computer.

ii) Click on Start and open Control panel.

iii) Control Panel page will open. Click on Clock, Language and Region. Shown in below picture

change keyboard layout settings

iv) Clock, Language and Region window will open. Click on “Change keyboards or other inputs method”. Shown in below picture

change keyboard layout settings

v) Click on Change Keyboards. Shown in below picture

change keyboard layout settings

vi) Click on Add. Shown in below picture

change keyboard layout settings

vii) Select the English (United Kingdom) and click on OK. Shown in below picture

change keyboard layout settings

viii) Again Select “English (United Kingdom)” as a default input language. Click on Apply and OK twice. Shown in below picture

change keyboard layout settings

Job done. You have successfully changed keyboard layout settings USA to UK.

Note : by following this tips for both windows XP and Seven, you can change computer default language settings to any countries like, UK to USA, USA to UK, Canada to German, etc.

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use kaspersky rescue disk

Use Kaspersky Rescue Disk for Computer Disaster Recovery

In my last article at 27-09-2012, I have shown you on how to Create Kaspersky Rescue Disk for CD / USB. And today in this tutorial, I am going to show you on how to Use Kaspersky Rescue Disk for Computer Disaster Recovery.

Requirement to use kaspersky rescue disk :

* Bootable Kaspersky Rescue Disk USB or CD.

Note : If you don’t have or know, how to get bootable kaspersky rescue disk, please check my last tutorial on How to create Kaspersky Rescue Disk CD or USB.

Now lets start the tutorial :

i) Insert your Kaspersky Rescue Disk CD or USB in your computer and Restart your computer.

ii) Go to your Computer Bios Settings and change the boot settings to CD or USB Stick. Shown in below picture

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Note : different computer has different bios settings. So don’t panic if your computer does not match with my given image.

iii) Computer will start from Kaspersky Rescue Disk CD. Just press any key to enter into Kaspersky. Shown in below picture

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iv) Choose your computer language settings. Shown in below picture

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iv) Read the Kaspersky Rescue Disk end user policy and press 1. Shown in below picture

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v) You will get few option like :

  • Kaspersky Rescue Disk. Graphic Mode
  • Kaspersky Rescue Disk. Text Mode
  • Hardware Info
  • Boot from Hard Disk
  • Reboot
  • Shut Down.

Just click on Kaspersky Rescue Disk. Graphic Mode. Shown in below picture

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vi) Kaspersky Rescue Disk CD or USB will start loading.

It will take couple of minute to get into Kaspersky Desktop.

vii) After successfully logging into kaspersky desktop, a window will open automatically for scanning. Just select the files and folders which one you want to scan and start scanning. Shown in below picture

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ix) During the scanning, if kaspersky detect any viruses, malwares, spywares, or Trojans, you will get instant notifications. Just clean or delete the infected files and folders.

x) Restart your computer and take out the Kasersky Rescue Disk CD or USB from Computer.

xi) Go to Bios and change the boot settings to Internal Hard Disk.

Job done.

Now your computer is ready to use normally as you used do it before.

Important: by using Kaspersky Rescue Disk CD or USB, you can also delete the USKAH, Metropolitan police virus and other viruses also.

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create kaspersky rescue disk

Create Kaspersky Rescue Disk for CD / USB

Kaspersky Rescue Disk is utility software that can help you to rescue your computer in case of virus attack. Everyday numerous viruses are released by hacker to harm individual computers through Spyware, Malware, Trojan horse and Virus. So it’s better if you create kaspersky rescue cd for future Computer Protection from this viruses.

Today in this tutorial, I am going to show you on how to Create Kaspersky Rescue CD for CD / USB.

Choose Rescue Media :

I will recommend you to use USB Device for Kaspersky Rescue Disk. Because most of the computers support boot from USB and it is easy to carry. But don’t worry. I will show you both method means CD and USB to create kaspersky Rescue Disk.

Create Kaspersky Rescue Disk for CD.

i) Click to Download Kaspersky Rescue Disk ISO

This Kaspersky Rescue Disk file size is 262 MB only.

create kaspersky rescue disk

ii) After downloading the kaspersky Rescue Image, burn the ISO file with CD writer. You can use NERO or ISO BURNER software to burn this ISO.

If you have installed NERO software in your computer, then double click on downloaded Kaspersky Rescue ISO.

iii) Insert a empty CD

iv) Click on Burn.

v) Nero will start to burn this ISO into CD. Shown in below picture

create kaspersky rescue disk

It will take couple of minute to burn the ISO into CD, depending on your cd writer speed.

 Create Kaspersky Rescue Disk for USB

i) Click to Download Kaspersky Rescue Disk for USB.

This kaspersky Rescue Disk file size is only 237 MB.

ii) Click to Download Utility to Record kasperksy Rescue Disk to USB. (File size is only 378 KB)

iii) Insert a 1 GB USB Stick into your USB Port.

Caution : Take your USB files backup. Otherwise files will be deleted.

iv) Open Rescue2USB.exe file. Which is download few minute before.

v) Locate the ISO file that you have download few minutes before. Shown in below picture

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vi) Click on Start.

vii) Computer will start to record the Kaspersky ISO Image to USB. Shown in below picture

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Job done. You have successfully created Kaspersky Rescue Disk for both CD and USB.

In my next tutorial, I will show you how to use Kaspeskry Rescue Disk for CD /USB in Computer.

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google drive

How to Use Google Drive for Online Storage? Image Tutorial

Many of us have already known what is Google Drive. Google Drive is a cloud base online storage service that you can easily upload your important file in Google drive and access them from anywhere in the world. Google Drive works like a physical drive in your computer and able to use Google Drive in your Computer, SmartPhone and Tablet also. Today, in this image tutorial I am going to show to on How to Use Google Drive in Computer?

Note : Google is going to give 5 GB Free Google Drive Space at initial stage. If you need more space then you need to pay less than $2.5 per month for 25 GB Google Drive Space.

Now start the process to Use Google Drive.

Go to http://drive.google.com and login with your Gmail account. Shown in below picture

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Google Drive home page will load. Click on Download. If you want to use Google Drive in Computer, click on Download from Desktop. Shown in below picture

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Read the Google Drive TOS carefully and click on Accept and Install. Shown in below picture

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Then computer will start to download and install Google drive. Google Drive installation is like as Google Chrome Installation. So you will not face any problem to install Google Drive. Just click on Yes and wait couple of minute. Your Google drive will install automatically.

After finishing your Google Drive Installation, A new window will open. Login with your Gmail Account again. Shown in below picture

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Click on Next. Shown in below picture

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Click on Start Sync. Shown in below picture

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Done. Installation of Google Drive is Completed. A shortcut will be created in your computer desktop. Shown in below picture

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How to USE Google Drive ?

Using Google Drive is very easy. It is look like as drag and drop.

Open your Google Drive Folder from Desktop and drag the files or folders in Google drive. Google Drive will start synchronizing your file with server automatically. Shown in below picture

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Now your files and folders are ready to use from anywhere in the world with Google Drive.

Watch this below video about Google Drive and how it works.

How big memory is useable in computer

How big memory is usable in computer ? – General Discussion

Memory or RAM (Random Access Memory ) is a computer hardware components. It helps to run different kinds of big programs and software in computer. The big memory you have in your computer, you can run big programs smoothly. But the question is, How big memory is usable in computer ?

Well, “How big memory is usable in computer” it depends on computer hardware and software architecture.

Let’s have a look on below discussion.

How big memory is usable in computer ?

Computer Processor: Processor is a physical hardware components in computer and looks like below picture

How big memory is usable in computer

This computer processor basically available in two types.

32 Bit Computer Processor: In 32 bit computer processor, you can use maximum 4 GB Computer Memory. If you put more then 4 GB Memory in 32 bit processor supportable computer, it will remain unused. But in windows 7 starter it limits to maximum 2 GB.

64 bit Computer Processor: You can use minimum 192 GB Memory in 64 bit processor supportable computer. If you are a windows 7 user, you can use maximum 8 gb memory in Home Basic Operating System.

I draw a table for you to understand easily for computer memory limitation. Here is the list for Windows 7 Operating System:

Edition 32 bit ( X86) operating system X64 Bit Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 4 GB  192 GB
Windows 7 Enterprise 4 GB 192 GB
Windows 7 Professional 4 GB 192 GB
Windows 7 Home Premium 4 GB 16 GB
Windows 7 Home Basic 4 GB 8 GB
Windows 7 Starter 2 GB Not Applicable

 Common FAQ by readers:

1. How can I find my computer details like computer types, memory, computer model number all in one together ?

Answer: To find your computer details all in one together follow this steps:

i. In Windows 7, Click on Start, go to run and type dxdiag. Then Click OK. Shown in below picture

How big memory is usable in computer

ii. Computer will generate a report for you including your computer details such as computer processor, memory, operating system, computer model number. Like below picture.

How big memory is usable in computer

 

2. My computer has 64 bit processor but it shows only 4 GB Memory or RAM usable. Why it happen?

Answer : Check your computer operating system. If you have installed 32 bit operating system instead of 64 bit operating system then you will not able to utilize 64 bit processor features.

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips to enhance web experience

Google Chrome is a web browser service from Google.It is easy to use and fast to web navigation. Google chrome is a combine of Google search engine and built in web security from malware and others harmful activities for your computer.In this tutorial, I am going to show you some Google Chrome Web Browser Tips that will help you to use Google Chrome Web Browser more smoothly.

Four Important Google Chrome Web Browser Tips

Tips 1 : Search in Google Chrome Address bar

I think many of us know about this tips. Before Google Chrome Web Browser, to search something in Google we need to type www.google.com in address bar. Shown in below picture

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips
Then we need to type keywords in Google Search Engine to find out something.

But in Google Chrome web browser, you don’t need to type www.google.com in address bar. Just type the keywords  in address bar and Google Chrome Web browser  will show you the results. Shown in below picture

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips

Tips 2 : Disable or remove less important Extensions from computer

Extensions in Google Chrome Web Browser is helpful like extensions for Facebook, Skype and Itunes and so on. But sometime we do mistakes in choosing Extensions for Google Chrome Web Browser.Unnecessary and less important extensions will decrease your internet and web site performance speed. So try to avoid installing too much extensions for your Google Chrome Web Browser.

To disable or remove extensions from google chrome web browser follow this.

i. Open Google Chrome Web browser.

ii. Click on “Customize and control google chrome”  icon and click on settings. Shown in below picture

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips

iii. From the Google Chrome Web Browser Settings page click on Extension and remove less important extensions that you don’t need.

Tips 3 : Google Chrome Web Browser Synchronization

Google Chrome Web Browser gives you the facility to use same settings like (bookmarked page, extensions, histories and so on) your home Google chrome  from anywhere. And its called Synchronization.

Here is the step by step guides on how to do this :

i. Open Google Chrome Web Browser.

ii. Click on “customize and control Google chrome” icon and click on settings.

iii. Google Chrome Web Browser Settings page will come. Click on “Sign in to Chrome”. Shown in below picture

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips
iv. Now login with Google Account. Shown in below picture

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips
v. Google chrome web browser will give you message for confirmation. Click OK, Sync everything. Shown in below picture

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips
vi. Now Google Chrome Web Browser will start doing synchronization.

vii. To use Synchronized Google Chrome Web Browser from outside your home computer, just login into Google chrome web browser with Google Account. You will get all settings, extensions, book mark page, history everything within minute.

Tips 4 : Google Chrome Web Browser Cloud Printing

This cloud Printing service from Google Chrome Web Browser helps you to access your home printer from anywhere.

Here is the steps by step guide on how to configure home printer for Google Chrome Web Browser Cloud Printing

i. From the Google Chrome Web Browser Settings page, Click on Show Advanced Settings. Shown in below picture

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips

ii. From Advanced Settings, click on Add Printers. Shown in below picture

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips

iii. Google Chrome Web Browser will give you message. Read the message and click on Add Printer again. Shown in below picture

Google Chrome Web Browser Tips

iv. Then, you will get a successful message from Google Chrome Web Browser regarding for cloud printing confirmation.

Job Done.

I hope this above Google Chrome Web Browser Tips will help you to get a better web experience with Google Chrome.

So why you are waiting ! Download Google Chrome