How To Disable ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ Popup Notification in Windows
Apart from disabling User Account Control feature (UAC) which is basically a security mechanism that pops up each time you click on the .exe file, one of the most annoying features in Windows Vista and Windows XP is that each time you remove a USB Flash drive or any other removable media by right clicking [...]
Partition USB Flash Drive with Lexar USB Format
I always wanted to create a partition on one of my usb drives, so that I could easily sort out my files and place them accordingly in different categories. The only problem with this idea is that Windows does not allow users to create a separate partition on USB drives as they are cataloged under [...]
How To Add Tabs to Windows Explorer
Among the most useful features of Firefox, IE7, Opera, etc are their ability to open new web pages inside new tabs, which not only saves system resources but also enables users to easily shift between multiple tabs using the CTRL+TAB key. Make sure you check other useful Windows keyboard shortcuts. But have you ever thought [...]
Grab ESET Smart Security v4, NOD32 & Mobile Antivirus License Key for 90 Days
Yesterday we shared with you 100 days genuine Kaspersky license key, offered by CoverDisk to its customers. We all know that Kaspersky is the #1 anti-virus tool that protects your system from all possible virus and malware threats. Another great tool following Kaspersky is Nod32 which is perhaps the second best application to choose among [...]
Grab a Free Copy of Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 for 100 Days
A couple of months back we shared with you a three months free kaspersky licence key promotion conducted by CoverDisk. Many readers from our blog benefited from this offer, while some were unfortunate enough to miss the opportunity. We understand that not every one any and especially students can’t afford buying expensive anti-virus applications to [...]
AppLocker: Block Access to Application in Windows
Chances are that if you have a large circle of friends and you have also given them the privilege to access your computer, you might one day become a victim of content theft. Its true that you can’t trust all your friends or cousins, especially if they haven’t been with you for a long time. [...]
53 Portable Applications that Every Tech Needs
For the past couple of years, portable apps have gained a considerable amount of popularity. The reason for such a sharp incline is that carrying portable applications within your Pen Drive is a lot easier rather than carrying your laptop where ever you go. Keeping this fact in mind. I have compiled a list that [...]
How To Make Hidden And Unsearchable Folders in Windows XP and Vista
In one of our previous posts we showed you how to create an ultra hidden folder in Windows within a couple of minutes, using the ALT+0160 technique. However, there were generally two downsides to this trick. First was that you can only hide the folder on the desktop, the reason behind it was that users [...]
How to Disable Windows Defender in Windows Vista
Mircosoft’s Windows Defender, is a software that prevents, removes and quarantines spyware in Windows. It is included in Windows Vista and Windows 7 by default. However, if you have your own Anti-virus or Anti-spyware software such as KasperSky or AVG you probably won’t need Windows Defender help to protect your system. Unfortunately, Windows hasn’t provided [...]
How To Disable Security Center Alerts in Windows XP and Vista
One of the most annoying things that I find in Windows XP and Windows Vista is that when ever you disable an important security setting, a Windows Security Center Alert icon will pop up at the taskbar. If you are looking it from a security perspective its a good way to notify a novice user [...]
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