Disable Driver Signing in Windows 7 x64 Maybe x86 Even.

May 17, 2012 · Posted in Help and support · 1 Comment 

Well, if you are like me than you have encountered a new “feature” of windows. They call this driver signatures. It is meant to ensure quality drivers are made for all hardware. However, it cost big bucks to get your driver signed. Worst of all, whenever a new release comes out that driver must be signed as well. No matter how big or small the change stupid Microsoft says “Hey, pay me some money this is different.”
So how can the average Joe get around these moronic rules set in place?
Simple, just take my advice here and you can begin installing unsigned drivers in windows 7 quickly.
If you break something, oh well you can always roll back the changes. At worst just format. But chances are, you will not have any problems with those unsigned drivers. For me I needed unsigned drivers for the xbcd or xbox 360 controller. They have a signed copy now of course, but before they had driver signing I had to do this. A new one that came up is DroidCam. It requires you to do this little trick. But without further ado, this is what you must do.
First things first: Windows key + R, or Start –> Run –> CMD *make sure you run the command console as administrator or it will laugh at you.*
Now, copy and paste, or simply type in this

bcdedit -set loadoptions DISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS

Now press your enter key and it will say something.
Next, type in this

bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON

Ok, now it says some more worthless information. But if all worked correctly you can now install any unsigned drivers in windows 7 64

If you find that it doesn’t work or you just are unhappy with what you did don’t sweat, you can remove the damage you have just done with loadoptions using bcedit and turning bcdedit to turn the testsigning off.

**restore it back to normal with this**

Windows key + R, or Start –> Run –> CMD *make sure you run the command console as administrator or it will laugh at you.*
Now, copy and paste, or simply type in this

bcdedit /deletevalue loadoptions

It will reply with some message blah blah blah very good….
Now put in this

bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF

Boom! You are all set. Driver test signing is turned back on. See that wasn’t so hard. If you decide to keep the driver signing enforcement off and tell all of your friends, it will really make Microsoft rethink their shiesterish methods of skimming more money off developers. Which they can use the extra money to make newer and better things, or they will just buy a faster / bigger boat… In any case enjoy your new found way of disabling driver signing in windows 7 64bit

uTorrent wants to charge you fees now.

February 18, 2012 · Posted in Computers · Comments Off 

With the latest update of uTorrent, they have decided that it should no longer be free. I soon realized this after I download uTorrent. I immediately went to their forum to file a formal complaint.

Here is my original message.

“I can remember a time when installing uTorrent you would get a message stating “This program is freeware, if you paid for it you have been scammed, and you should get a refund.”

Yet now I see uTorrent wants money. What exactly is your game? As developers you should keep to your word. I will simply revert back to previous versions so I don’t have to see such advertisements, as many other users will as well. Ultimately it just creates more bloatware for the program to load and adds no value. It is one thing to accept donations for your fine work, but it is another to throw advertisements in user’s faces. As a fan I suggest you rid the program of such ill attempts at greed before you start losing your user base. Especially with the recent enforcement of police seeking those who profit from sharing files.

To put it another way, if users wanted bearshare / limewire they would download it. uTorrent should be proud to not be so advertisement invasive and stick with it’s roots as a sharing program and instead create separate programs for which to profit.”

Well, as it would go they outright banned me rather than acknowledge the fact.

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You are banned from this forum. The administrator or moderator that banned you left the following message:

Now take your trolling elsewhere

Please direct any inquiries to the forum administrator at forumadmin@utorrent.com.

With this in mind, I can no longer recommend the use of uTorrent to anyone. They just want your money like the rest of them. If you do not want to see the advertisements, you can always use an old copy of uTorrent until they come to their senses.

It is a sad day to see such a good idea get tossed out for profits. Shame on the developers, shame on the moderators, and shame on the ones who started the idea.

Restore Your Toshiba Laptop Without Using a DVD.

February 17, 2012 · Posted in Help and support · Comments Off 

Restoring your Toshiba laptop to factory settings without having the DVD is really quite simple once you learn the trick. In my video, you will see step by step how to get into the settings and quickly restore your Toshiba laptop to factory settings even if you never got the restoration DVD when you bought it. This will give you the ability to load it with the Microsoft Windows, or Windows and the other tools, or custom options. You will be very surprised to see just how easy it is to Restore your Toshiba Laptop without DVD. Please share this video with other people who may have problems with their Toshiba laptop, as this can save you a trip to the computer repair shop, and save you a ton of time by not having to send it to a Toshiba repair facility. If you find this helpful, you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay up to date with the latest computer tips and tricks.

Copy windows installation from DVD or ISO to USB easily.

December 26, 2011 · Posted in Help and support · Comments Off 

If you are having trouble with your computer reading DVDs and you need to reinstall your system, what do you do?

I struggled with this problem for a few days before realizing “Hey I can use my USB drive!”

So after scouring the web for a while I came across many programs that said they could do it.

Most of  them turned out to be half assed, but I did find one program that worked great.

You will want to get a copy of WinToFlash .

WinToFlash does exactly what you need it to do, without complicated menus, or hassles.

Now WinToFlash does have downsides, mostly there is advertisements but you quickly tune them out.

It’s a fast way to get your windows installation dvd on to your usb drive.

It is simply fantastic, if you need to install windows from a USB drive this is definitely the tool for the job.

Here is the download link to get your own copy of WinToFlash.

All you have to do is install it, mount your iso or insert your dvd into a working rom and let the program run it’s magic.

After that is done, simply pop your usb drive into the computer you want to reinstall and go.

Make your facebook status post from nasa satellite & other devices.

July 18, 2011 · Posted in Help and support · Comments Off 

Fake your facebook status from post easily.

 

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Browsing the web today I found a post to a site that let’s you link your facebook status update to be from different devices, locations, and other things like cheese. You might ask, “Why do I care?” I would have to reply “I don’t know, you probably don’t.”

But for those of you who do want to check out this interesting glitch, I will give you the run down of what to do. First of all, this page here has a configured listing for you.

Just select what you want, post, input your details, your done.

Easy as cake. Well if you want to post it to your friends page, then you need to copy their userid. How do you get this userid?

You have to go here https://graph.facebook.com/thisiswhereyouputthewordsfortheirid

obviously you just add their userid to it, and it will translate it over to numbers. That is what you need for the top page.

Just read this page, it explains it better.

Afterthoughts

So it is probably immoral to do this, but who cares. Have some fun with it. Your friends won’t know what to think when you are faking your facebook status update location.

 

 

 

Bitcoins – The new digital currency.

June 16, 2011 · Posted in Computers · 2 Comments 

If you have ever wished there was a way to get money that actually has some value. Or you are tired of the american money that is based on nothing. (Fiat currency) then consider getting into the Bitcoin currency. This new currency is based right over the internet. It has value, and unlike traditional currencies it is practically untracable. No longer will you have to worry about big brother looking at your financial records because there are none. Unless you keep track of them yourself of course. You can even "mine" Bitcoins right now and get some free coins just for using your computer's idle time to do work.

Here are some important links for you to check out. 

Foremost, the Bitcoin website.

It has all of the information you need to get started.

For those hard to answer questions you can check out the Bitcoin Wiki.

For a limited time you can even get free Bitcoins by registering at this site. They also give you a bonus when you shop online at various site.

If you have found this information useful, feel free to send me some bitcoin donations. My Bitcoin collection plate is listed here just copy and paste this particular hash. 13KbN49wzQnzLpbGEt5Y2CyqVdEpnXNAtn

 

 

 

Save time navigating your computer with keyboard shortcuts. (windows 7)

May 27, 2011 · Posted in Computers, Help and support · Comments Off 

 

Make your computer experience faster, better, and more productive with commonly used keyboard shortcuts.

Like many people today, you are probably looking for easier ways to get around your computer. After browsing this article you will be on your way to mastering keyboard shortcuts that can be extremely useful in Windows 7. Granted it does take some acclimation to get adjusted to using your keyboard more, and your mouse less, but once you have it will make your life incredibly easier. Many people simply do not know that these keyboard shortcuts even exist. The easiest way to find shortcut options like these is to load up your favorite program, press F1 and search for "keyboard shortcuts". You are bound to find even more shortcuts that when used will make you appear to be a wizard, flying through the digital realm at the speed of type. Most of these shortcuts also work in previous Microsoft operating systems as well. So experiment with them and see just how easier it becomes to navigating your computer.

The windows logo key is located between your CTRL and ALT keys by the space bar.

Many keyboards also have them located on both sides of the lower panel by the space bar. For laptops this is especially useful.

The following table lists general keyboard shortcuts that work in Windows 7.

Press this key

To do this

F1

Display Help

Ctrl+C

Copy the selected item

Ctrl+X

Cut the selected item

Ctrl+V

Paste the selected item

Ctrl+Z

Undo an action

Ctrl+Y

Redo an action

Delete

Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin

Shift+Delete

Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first

F2

Rename the selected item

Ctrl+Right Arrow

Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word

Ctrl+Left Arrow

Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word

Ctrl+Down Arrow

Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph

Ctrl+Up Arrow

Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph

Ctrl+Shift with an arrow key

Select a block of text

Shift with any arrow key

Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document

Ctrl with any arrow key+Spacebar

Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop

Ctrl+A

Select all items in a document or window

F3

Search for a file or folder

Alt+Enter

Display properties for the selected item

Alt+F4

Close the active item, or exit the active program

Alt+Spacebar

Open the shortcut menu for the active window

Ctrl+F4

Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)

Alt+Tab

Switch between open items

Ctrl+Alt+Tab

Use the arrow keys to switch between open items

Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheel

Change the size of icons on the desktop

Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +Tab

Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D

Ctrl+Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +Tab

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D

Alt+Esc

Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened

F6

Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

F4

Display the address bar list in Windows Explorer

Shift+F10

Display the shortcut menu for the selected item

Ctrl+Esc

Open the Start menu

Alt+underlined letter

Display the corresponding menu

Alt+underlined letter

Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)

F10

Activate the menu bar in the active program

Right Arrow

Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu

Left Arrow

Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu

F5

Refresh the active window

Alt+Up Arrow

View the folder one level up in Windows Explorer

Esc

Cancel the current task

Ctrl+Shift+Esc

Open Task Manager

Shift when you insert a CD

Prevent the CD from automatically playing

This table was copied and pasted from the windows help and support dialog. 

Avast will protect your computer against viruses.

May 19, 2011 · Posted in Business, Computers, Free software · 1 Comment 

If you are browsing the internet without using any form of antivirus you are leaving your computer wide open for an infection. That's why we recommend that you get a good antivirus. You will save yourself from having to pay for costly computer repairs by simply installation a quality antivirus program such as Avast.


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Avast protects you from not only viruses that are deadly to your computer, but also many other common infections such as malware, spyware, and adware. By using a sandbox mode, if you are unsure if a file is safe or not, it will allow you to open it in a locked up environment. This way, if it does turn out to be malicious it will not be able to do any damage. Avast is a very affordable product. It does not slow your computer down, nor does it intrude on you. Just install, let it run in the background, and it does the rest. It automatically updates itself so you have a no fuss experience.


If you are looking for an added layer of protection for the ultimate security get a copy of Avast Internet Security. Nothing can compare to the functionality and reliability.

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Get deals on tons of items.

May 17, 2011 · Posted in Business, Computers, Television · Comments Off 

If you need to buy something new then stop shopping at thousands of stores. When you use our featured item store you will get tremendous deals on many great items. From TV and movies to computers and notebooks, our featured item store will give you the deals you need in less time. You can potentially save thousands of dollars just by simply checking out our featured item store. It's safe and secure, the site is fast, and you get your items quickly. You also help support the authors of this site so we can provide you with even more wonderful articles. Take a moment and visit our featured item store today to find better information about saving money and getting the items you need more quickly.

Cheap and easy way to speed up your computer.

May 14, 2011 · Posted in Computers · Comments Off 

With computers being so versatile today, there really is no need to go and dump tons of money in a new one. Most of the time just by simply installing a few simple pieces of equipment such as a graphics(video) card and memory you can boost your computers speed tremendously. While there are many different brands available, you are more than likely to get the most bang for your buck by choosing Nvidia. Not only does Nvidia specialize in video technology that is used all through out the video editing industry, but it is also a favorite among most PC gamers. People choose Nvidia products because they are affordable, built to last, and provide superior performance.