It’s a common security practice to lock your Windows desktop screen by pressing Windows + L keys every time you walk away from your computer. This can prevent other people from accessing your computer in your absence. However, did you realize that Windows will display the user name on the screen while your PC is […]
How to Disable UAC in Windows 8 and 10
October 31, 2014 by No comments »UAC (User Access Control) is a security feature introduced since Windows Vista, which helps prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. When you try to install a program or make changes to Windows settings, the UAC prompt will show up asking for your approval, even though you are already logged on as an administrator. If the […]
How to Boot Windows 8 in Safe Mode If Your PC Won’t Start
October 30, 2014 by No comments »In my previous post I’ve covered the procedure to access the Safe Mode from Windows 8 login screen. But that method won’t work in case your computer is crashed or unable to start. Since Windows 8, the boot process is now so fast that it’s also impossible to access the Safe Mode by pressing the […]
How to Track User Logon Activity with Logon Auditing
October 29, 2014 by No comments »Ever wonder how to keep a track of who logged into your computer and when they log in? Or want to find out who is trying to break into your Windows account? Luckily Windows comes with a built-in feature – Logon Auditing, which enables you to record logon, logoff and logon failure events, along with […]
Fix: Unable To Execute Files In The Temporary Directory. Setup Aborted
October 27, 2014 by No comments »When you try to install a program downloaded from the Internet in Windows 8, 7 or XP, you might receive the following error message: Unable to execute file in the temporary directory. Setup aborted. Error 5: Access is denied. Right-click your downloaded .exe file and select Run as administrator. This is a temporary fix and […]
2 Methods to Start SQL Server in Single User Mode
October 26, 2014 by No comments »What is single-user mode? There are certain situations when user may have to start a SQL Server instance in single-user mode. For example, you might need to restore your master database from a backup in the event of a failure or damage, detach the database and kill all the connections. Both actions require starting an […]
How to Extract Background Music from A Song or Movie
October 24, 2014 by No comments »Is it possible to extract audio from a video file so that I can play music with MP3 player? Video Converter Assist is a handy utility that everyone needs nowadays which can extract audio, sound, or background music from home movies, YouTube videos, songs or any other video file. Here’s how. How to Extract Background […]
How to Enable Remote Connections in SQL Server 2014/2012/2008
October 23, 2014 by No comments »When you try to connect to a SQL Server instance from a remote computer, you might receive the following error message: Cannot connect to SQL Server. An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2008, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default […]
How to Take Screenshots with Freeware Greenshot
October 22, 2014 by No comments »There are many programs available for taking screenshots. If you’re looking for a free option, Greenshot is is an excellent and open source screenshot tool for Microsoft Windows. It is free for both personal and commercial use. It’s much easier for a beginner to use than some paid screenshot tools. Here’s how to install Greenshot […]
Reset Windows 8.1 Password on Lenovo G410/G500/G510/G710 Laptop
October 21, 2014 by No comments »If you forgot Windows 8.1 password on your Lenovo laptop, it’s no big deal to reset the password with the tool PCUnlocker. This step-by-step guide shows you how to reset lost Windows 8.1 password on Lenovo G series laptops, such as Lenovo G410/G500/G510/G710. PCUnlocker can run from either a boot CD or a USB stick, […]