On Windows 10 or 8 operating systems that came pre-installed on the computer from the factory, the legacy BIOS has been replaced by UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). This will cause the problem that bootable media from previous versions of Windows may not be recognized in Windows 10 / 8 computer. To resolve this problem, […]
Forgot Password on Windows 7 Login Screen
December 30, 2012 by No comments »I have forgotten my password to log into windows 7 on my new laptop. I am the only account set up and cannot remember the login….HELP!!! Losing your Windows 7 password can be very frustrating. Unless you recover your desktop, you may be faced with the prospect of having re-install Windows. Not anymore. There is […]
How to Set Windows 10 / 8 PC to Boot with Legacy BIOS Mode Instead of UEFI Mode
May 17, 2018 by No comments »Just got a new DELL laptop with Windows 8 pre-installed but it refused to boot from Ubuntu Live CD or even Windows 7 installation DVD? If you’re in similar situation, you should see the error message “Reboot and Select proper Boot device” or “No bootable device found” on the screen during boot. In order to […]
What to Do If You Forgot Windows 8 Picture Password
December 27, 2012 by No comments »For Windows 8 users on a tablet or touchscreen computer, picture password is a great way to secure your computer without having to break out the keyboard every time you want to log in. By having the system memorize a few gestures over a picture, you can log in a lot faster and more efficiently […]
How to Run an Application as Administrator in Windows 8
December 26, 2012 by No comments »In the previous post, we’ve covered several methods to run a program with administrator rights on Windows 7/Vista/XP. The methods still work on Windows 8. This tutorial will show you some other options to run an application as administrator with full unrestricted elevated rights and privileges in Windows 8. Option 1: Run an Application as […]
Locked Out of Windows 7 by Forgotten Password
December 24, 2012 by No comments »My laptop was installed with Windows 7 with only one account, but no reset disk was created. Now I had forgotten my password and don’t know how to reset it. Had tried Ophcrack to burn its ISO into a CD, but failed to boot my laptop. Is there any way to reset my password without […]
Forgot Windows 8 Password for Your Laptop?
December 23, 2012 by No comments »I have tried everything to get into my Windows 8 laptop. The password I had set up will not work for some reason. Is there anyway I can bypass this and get into my laptop. Forgot Windows 8 password for your laptop? It is troublesome when you forgot windows 8 password especially your system contains […]
Automatically Delete Browsing History When Browser Exits
December 22, 2012 by No comments »All Web browsers keep a log of Web pages that you have visited in the past, defined as browsing history. If you’re concerned about your privacy and don’t want others to know what sites you have visited, it’s a good idea to configure your browser to automatically delete browsing history upon exit. This tutorial will […]
How to Unlock Windows Administrator Password
December 8, 2012 by No comments »Maybe you use your administrator-level Windows user account so rarely that you forgot the password. Or perhaps you’ve acquired a used PC, don’t know the login password. Either way, if you want to keep using that computer, you have to either find out how to unlock the forgotten administrator password or reformat the hard drive. […]