Category: Computer Tips and Tricks

  • How do I create a password protected zip file?

    If you have Windows XP: 1. Using Windows Explorer, locate the first file you want to zip. 2. Right click on the file and select “Send To” and “Compressed (zipped) Folder.” This will create a new compressed folder with the same name as the file, except with the extension .zip. 3. Right click any other…

  • How do I remove spyware/adware?

    Use Spybot Search & Destroy 1.2 that searches and removes spyware/adware along with key loggers, Trojans and dialers. You can also try Lavasoft Ad-aware v6.181 as mentioned in the Q&A section of our May issue.

  • How do I block popups?

    Download the freeware Smart Popup Blocker 1.0.1 . It blocks all the annoying browser popups as well as those software pop-ups when using ads in supported freeware and messenger clients. It supports IE 5.0.1 and higher only and supports all versions of Windows except Win 95. z

  • How do I delete temporary redundant files, so that I can free up isk space and system resources?

    Download DustBuster 2.8 . The program checks for over 1,500 useless temporary file and folder types, and deletes uninstall files. Or, try Space Odyssey 2.0 ; it is pretty simple to use and runs on all Microsoft OSs.

  • How do I make partitions of Computer?

    There are two major ways to partition hard drives. Either running “ fdisk ” from a bootable floppy, or use third-party Windows software. One of the world’s most popular partitioning programs is Partition Magic Pro 8.0 . It allows you to create, resize, merge, change file systems and has other advanced partitioning features.

  • How do I recover my deleted files?

    Files can be recovered from your hard disk as long as they have not been overwritten. The professional version of Norton AntiVirus has advanced tools, such as Norton Protected Recycled Bin, which let you undo accidental file deletes, even after you have emptied the Recycle Bin; simply right-click the bin and run the UnErase wizard.…