Top 6 PC Tips and Tricks to Make Windows 7 Run Faster

Have you installed Windows 7 in your PC and now your PC has become considerably slow? Do you want to make your Windows 7 PC run faster? Then follow belowtricks and Tips to make your Windows 7 PC faster.

After the success of Windows XP, Microsoft’s next release was Windows 7, which was also one of the most popular Windows versions. However, the latest version is Windows 8; a touch optimized Windows OS by Microsoft.

Now coming back to the topic, If you think that your windows 7 machine has become slower and you want  it to run faster, then follow below Tips to Make Windows 7 PC faster.

Also Read: How to Fix Blue Screen Error in Windows 8 and Windows 7

6 Tips to Make Windows 7 PC faster

1. Check for Virus and Malicious Contents

What is virus? A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data. Its simple work is to harm the system user by corrupting or stealing the data.

A common solution for this is scanning your Windows 7 PC for virus using an Anti-Virus program. There are several free and paid Anti-virus programs available for your PC namely Norton 360, Node 32, Kaspersky, Bit defender etc. In addition, if you want to have a free Anti-virus program then I would recommend Microsoft Security Essentials, as it is one of the best free Anti-virus program available  and is made by Microsoft itself.

2. Disable unnecessary start-up Programs

The second tip is to disable the Start-up programs. If your Windows 7 PC has several start-up programs, then it will surely make your system slower. Disabling the start-up programmes will reduce the system load and will result in faster start-up.

How to disable programs in Windows 7 PC ?

To disable start-up programs Type msconfig in the Search bar or in the run Dialogue box and hit enter

It will open System Configuration window

In System Configuration > Click on Startup Tab

Now uncheck the programs that you want to disable and click on Apply.

Note: Disable programs carefully, be sure that you don’t disable any system required program

3. Disable visual Setting

There is no doubt that Windows 7 came with lots of visual effects, unlike Windows XP, which was plain and dry. Now if you disable those unwanted visual in Windows 7 PC then it will help you to run your PC faster.

To do this:

• Right Click on My Computer or Computer
• Click on Properties > Advance System Setting
• Now in Advance Tab > Performance > Click on Setting
• Now select Adjust for best performance
• Click on OK and it is done! The settings will take effect when you restart your system.

4. Uninstall unnecessary Programs

Sometimes we download and install some programs for specific task and then we do not need that program anymore. Therefore, it is recommended that you delete those out dated programs, including the old video games.

To Uninstall Program Go to > Control Panel > Click Uninstall a program and select the program to uninstall it.

5.Run Disk Defragmenter

What is Fragmentation? Fragmentation happens to a hard disk over time as you save, change, or delete files. The changes that you save to a file are often stored at a location on the hard disk that’s different from the original file. Additional changes are saved to even more locations. Over time, both the file and the hard disk itself become fragmented, and your computer slows down as it has to look in many different places to open a file.

What is Disk Defragmenter?  Disk Defragmenter is a tool that rearranges the data on your hard disk and reunites fragmented files so your computer can run more efficiently. In this version of Windows, Disk Defragmenter runs on a schedule so you don’t have to remember to run it, although you can still run it manually or change the schedule it uses. Read more about Disk defragmentation in Wikipedia

To Start Defragment tool Go to Start> Programs> Accessories> System tools> Disk

6. Run Disk Clan Up

The more you use your Windows 7 PC, the more cache your system built up. Therefore, it is a good habit to run Disk Clean tool frequently to clean cutler from your System. Disk clean toll removes temporary files, data from Recycle bin and other cached data.

How to Run Disk Clean Up in Windows 7 ?

To run Disk Clean up go to > Start> Programs> Accessories> System tools> Disk cleanup.

That’s it! Now I am sure your Windows 7 PC will become much faster than before. Now follow these tricks to Make your Windows 7 PC faster and let us know your views in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe us for latest updates.

How to unblock websites at School, Office and College

Want to Unblock Websites at School ? Here is how you can do this.  Blocking social networking and video sharing Websites  are quiet common among college, office and school authorities which can be justified, because Professionals and students waste their precious study and work hours in social networking Websites resulting in poor study and work performance.

In other case blocking a websites at School and office can be a headache for someone who wants to use these blocked websites for better work may be for their studies or to improve their presentation. In this situation you just can’t ask the authorities to unblock the website for yourself. So what should you do?

Only method is unblocking  websites or using it anonymously. So this tutorial will show you the three easiest and safest methods unblock blocked websites anonymously at School, office or anywhere.

How to Unblock Websites?

Method 1: Find and Use website IP Address

1. Go To Start >  press Windows Key + R or click on Run
2. In the box type cmd , it will open command mode
3. In the black box paste or type the following : ping www.example.com (change example.com  with your preferred website) 
4. Press Enter
5. Now it will display an IP Address in bracket []
6. Copy the IP Address
7. Open any internet browser in your PC and paste IP Address in the address bar
8. Press Enter and surf the site.

Method 2: Using Proxy Servers

Proxy servers are most common methods used by anonymous users to unblock websites at School. Usually proxy sites allow you to surf the web without being monitored by the server. Because the IP Address of proxy server will be different from yours.

1. Open any internet browser in your computer
2. Type any proxy server address Ex: www.abcdproxy.com
3. If the proxy address is correct than it will take you the main page of proxy server
4. Now enter the website address or name you want to open in the address bar available in the main page
5. Done!

Finding the list of free proxy server is very easy just Google for free proxy server.

Method 3: Use Web2mail to unblock Blocked website

Another method to unblock blocked website is by using web2mail, which allows the users to surf the web using their email accounts. Means the users simply have to give the website address to web2mail and it will send you the site to your email. Just open your email account find the email and click the link to open your requested page.
Follow below steps to use Web2mail

1. First Sign Up to web2mail using your mail ID
2. Visit the site www.web2mail.com
3. Enter the web address in the given box and press enter
4. Now open your mail account, you’ll find the mail from web2mail
5. Open it, and lick on the link
6. Enjoy!

Following the above mentioned methods will allow you  to open or Unblock Blocked websites in colleges and offices. If you think we have missed any other service than do let us know in the comments.

Also Read: How to Increase Browser Cache memory in Chrome, InternetExplorer and Firefox 

How to Change DNS Setting in Windows XP/Vista/7/8

• Go to > My Computer > Dial-up networking or Network Connections
• Now Right Click on your Internet Connection and select Properties
• Now scroll down > Double Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
• An Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Windows will appear
• Now click on Use the following DNS address
• Now in the following DNS server address field type your preferred DNS address.

Example: Below I have given Google DNS server address

Preferred DNS server: 8 8 8 8

Alternative DNS Server: 8 8 4 4

Now again click on obtain IP address automatically and save the setting. Now you will be able to successfully access any webpage without any problem.

How to Change DNS server in Windows Vista

• Go to Start Menu > Control Panel
• Now under Network and Internet > Click view network status and Tasks
• Click on Manage Network Connection
• Now you’ll see your connection (Local Area connection or anything) > Right Click on it
• Click on Properties > Double Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
• Now click on Use the following DNS server addresses and type your address in the Field

Preferred DNS server: 8 8 8 8

Alternate DNS server: 8 8 4 4

Now click on save setting and you are done!

How to Change DNS server in Windows 7

• Go to Start > click on Control Panel
• In the search box type “adapter”
• Now under Network and Sharing Center, click View network connections.
• Now right-click on the connection you are using example, Local Area Connection.
• Click on Properties and double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
• Now select use the following DNS server Address
• Type your preferred DNS server address in the given field.

 Preferred DNS server: 8 8 8 8

 Alternate DNS server: 8 8 4 4

Now click on OK and you have successfully changed the DNS server in your Windows 7 PC.

How to Change DNS server in Windows 8

Now if you are using Microsoft’s latest operating System Windows 8 then do the following to change the DNS server in Windows 8.

• Go to Control Panel or Type Control Panel in the start screen and click onControl Panel.
• Now under Network and Internet click on View network status and tasks.
• Click the link next to Connections on the right.
• Now Right click on the connection you are using > Select properties
• Double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
• Select use the following DNS server Address
• Type your preferred DNS server address in the given field.

 Preferred DNS server: 8 8 8 8

 Alternate DNS server: 8 8 4 4

Click OK and save the setting.

Above I have tried to show you how to change DNS server in Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and the latest Windows 8. The DNS server examples I have used are Google DNS servers so you can use them as well or any other server. Try it and let us know, whether it worked or not and do comment if not. We’ll try to help you out.

How to Fix Blue Screen Error in Windows 8 and Windows 7

Problem in Your System Registries: 
System registries are responsible for proper functioning of your system settings. If the problem resists in your system registries then use any registry cleaner program to clean it. I use system utility software application, which comes with registry cleaning feature as well.

Problem in Software programs: 

Bugs in Software applications can cause Blue screen error. If Blue screen appears after installing new software, then restart your system and try to uninstall it and see if this solves the problem.

To Uninstall software go to Control Panel > Add or uninstall programs > Select the program to uninstall.

Hardware problem: 
Sometime newly installed hardware’s also cause your system to restart and shut down unexpectedly. Solution is try to uninstall the recently installed hardware and contact the manufacturer to see if any update or bug fix is available for your device.

Tips to avoid Blue screen errors:

1. Try to install original software; most of the pirated things come with malwares and viruses.
2. Always shut down your system properly, do not try to shutdown the system using the power button it can damage your system.
3. Disable unwanted startup programs, which causes system load for this; you can use System utility programs or follow below steps.

• To disable startup programs Press Start key + R then in the run dialog box type “msconfig”
• Alternatively, type “msconfig” in the search bar (without quotes) and click on msconfig.exe.
• Now in the System Configuration windows select Selective start-up and then click on Start-up.
• Now select all the unwanted programs and click on disable, but be careful do not disable any windows or Microsoft named program. Check program name in Start-up item and manufacturer before disabling them.

Blue Screen Errors can occur any time without any warning. So, following the above methods can fix your problem or at least you can avoid them. 

- See more at: http://www.techswatch.com/2013/10/fix-blue-screen-error-windows-8-windows-7.html#sthash.AOWzs86L.dpuf

How to Change Unknown/Forgotten Administrator Password in Windows XP and Windows 7

Step 1: Press Win + R key in your keyboard, it will open Run Dialogue box

Step 2: Type cmd and press ok to open the command prompt.

Step 3: In command prompt window type net user. It will show the list of all users that has been created on this computer

Step : Now type net user administrator. Administrator is account name; if you have to change other account password type that account name.

Step 5: Now the command will initialize the process of changing password.

Step 6: Next, type the new password anything like “abcd123″ that you want for your account.

Step 7: Now again type the same password to confirm the password change

Note: The typed password will not be visible. 

That’s it. Now you have successfully changed your password! And I hope you will try this on your own computer unless someone ask for the help  . So this was about how to change unknown/forgotten password in Windows. Got other suggestions? Let us know.

- See more at: http://www.techswatch.com/2013/09/change-unknown-forgotten-windows-administrator-password.html#sthash.Hh5jaHix.dpuf

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Create WiFi Hotspot in Windows 8/7 with Command Prompt

WiFi hotspot on your Windows 8 and 7 PC allows you to share your internet connection with other WiFi enabled devices like Laptop, Smartphone and Tablets. Here is how to create WiFi hotspot network in Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 7 running PC’s using command prompt easily.

Creating hotspot on your Windows 8 running Laptop PC takes few commands in command prompt window after which you would be able to connect your other WiFi enabled device with your newly created hotspot. In this guide I will be using Windows 7 powered Laptop, however you could follow same guide to create WiFi hotspot on your Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 PC or Laptop.

How to Create WiFi Hotspot in Windows 7 / Windows 8 and 8.1 with Command Prompt

Click on Start button, type cmd, right click on cmd.exe and run as Administrator. 

Step 1: Check if your PC is ready to create WiFi hotspot.

Before you proceed with creating WiFi hotspot enter this command and see if “Hosted network supported” is marked as “Yes”. If you see “Yes” that means your PC supported to create WiFi hotspot.

Enter this command: netsh wlan show drivers

 The above command will show you out put something like below image.

Step 2: Create WiFi hotspot in Windows 8 and 7

Now you need to create WiFi hotspot by providing name and password. Enter below command and change WiFiname with your name or any name you want and change password with your desired for WiFi hotspot. Make sure to enter a strong password to keep your network secure and remember it as well.

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=WiFiname key=password

After entering above command you show see a message as:

• The hosted network mode has been set to allow.
• The SSID of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
• The user key passphrase of the hosted network has been successfully changed.

Step 3: Start your newly created WiFi hotspot

Now that you have successfully created WiFi hotspot it is time to see it in action. Enter below command to start your WiFi hotspot.

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

After enter the above command you should see a message as :

• The hosted network started.

Step 4: Now start WiFi on your phone or tablet and search for available WiFi hotspots.

Step 5: Now your device will detect your recently created WiFi hotspot as available network.

Step 6: Select it and enter your password for WiFi hotspot that you have entered in step 2.

Now you can browse internet on your device wirelessly without the hassle of third party software. In case if you are unable to see your newly created WiFi hotspot on your device then follow these settings.

Go to Control Panel, click on Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click on Change adapter setting. Now right click on your currently active internet connection (refer image below) and select properties.

Click on Sharing tab and check Allow other network users to connect through this computers Internet connect. Next in Home networking connection: enter your wireless network name (refer image below).

Click OK to save the settings. Now again try to search for available WiFi network on your smartphone and you should see your WiFi hotspot being listed in the available network. Select it and enjoy wireless connectivity.

- See more at: http://www.techswatch.com/2014/11/create-wifi-hotspot-windows-87-command-prompt.html#sthash.qy2slXRd.dpuf

Best 4 File Manager Apps for Windows Phone 8

File Manager has been one of the missing feature in Windows Phone smartphone, however along with the release of Windows Phone 8.1, Microsoft added support for file manager with its own file manager app called Files. Checkout this list of 4 best File Manager apps for Windows Phone 8.1, which includes paid and free apps from the Windows Phone store.

Recommended Read: Best News Reading Apps for Windows Phone 8

Best 4 File Manager Apps for Windows Phone 8

1. Files: File Manager App for Windows Phone 8 

As I have mentioned earlier, Files is Microsoft’s own File Manager app for Windows Phone 8.1 powered smartphones and is one of the best file manager for your device. Files allows you to access directories on your SD card. You can copy, move, delete and rename your files along with the ability to create new folders in your SD card.

Features of Files

• Ability to access files from your SD card
• Browse, search and launch files from SD card
• Share one of multiple files easily
• Create folders and directories to organise your file
• Copy, Delete, Move and Rename your file

2. Metro File Manager for Windows Phone 8 

Metro File Manager is another free File manager for your Windows Phone 8.1 running smartphone. It allows you to organize and manage files in your phone as well as remotely from PC.  Other basic options includes, renaming, moving, copying and deleting of files from SD card.  You can protect items in home storage with password lock. You can share your files through WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC.

Features of Metro File Manager

Ability to receive files sent from other app through system share

• Organize and manage files in your Phone
• integrates with OneDrive, GDrive, Box and DropBox
• Copy, Rename, Move, Delete files
• Share files though WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC
• Inbuilt viewer, zoom and swipe

3. Aerize Explorer Pro 

Aerize Explorer Pro is one of the best File Manager app available for Windows Phone 8 smartphone, except the fact that it is a premium file manager app. It has won Microsoft publisher prize for best Windows Phone 8.1 app and good reviews from few popular websites. It allows you manages files with cut, copy, rename and delete functions, which can be shared through NFC, Bluetooth, Email and WiFi. Along with your SD card files, you can also access files from your phone’s memory which isn’t great on other apps mentioned above. You can directly zip and unzip or extract files on your device with supported extensions like Zip, RAR and 7 Zip.

Price :  Rs 160 or $2.99 

Features of Aerize Explorer Pro 

• Select Mode to organize multiple files from folders
• Many View to view files in compact, normal and larger view
• Sharing though WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth and Email
• Cut, Copy, Move and Rename files
• Access files on device and storage card

4. Pocket File Manager 

Pocket File Manager is another premium file manager for Windows Phone 8 smartphone. It also allows you to access files in SD card and your phone memory. Other feature includes FTP server support, downloader with resume and scheduler. Ability to download YouTube videos directly from YouTube. Integrates with SkyDrive, Dropbox, Yandex, Disk, Box, Google Drive.

- See more at: http://www.techswatch.com/2014/11/best-4-file-manager-apps-windows-phone-8.html#sthash.uIhFRr1U.dpuf