Fix desktop.ini Auto Open in Notepad on Boot Up in Windows 8

Some windows 8 users, like me may have noticed that a Notepad window will automatically open upon every system startup or reboot. The Notepad will open desktop.ini with the following text: [.ShellClassInfo] LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21787 Obviously, it’s a ‘bug’ that a desktop.ini file been mistakenly been placed or created on a location where it should not. To fix the desktop.ini auto open on Windows...

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Finally! Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet Going On Sale

Some seven months after it was announced, the Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Pro is finally hitting stores on Feb. 9. The made-by-Microsoft tablet with the full version of Windows will be available at Microsoft retail stores, on the Microsoft Store online, at Best Buy and Staples. The 64-GB model is $899, while the 128-GB model is $999. Both ship with the Surface Pen input device. If you want a Type Cover or Touch Cover — the snap-in keyboard...

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Samsung Chronos (Speed, Multimedia and Gaming at its Peak)

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, Early this year announced two additions to its high performance Series 7 PC lineup: The enhanced Series 7 Chronos, which delivers professional performance in a thin and light form factor, and The Series 7 Ultra, which takes Ultrabooks to the next level with enriched computing power, graphics and touch capability. New Series 7 Chronos...

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Mobile Power Station ( 11000 mAh )[Recharging's Got Better]

Most of the latest mobile devices have integrated batteries with no option to purchase and carry extra batteries around.Some of us  might have a need to buy spare batteries when traveling or journeying long distances.  The solution for the road warrior is now to carry some form of mobile power pack and one of the higher capacity ones Certified at  IOGEAR. The IOGEAR Ultra Capacity Mobile Power Station provides 11,000 mAh with two...

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Dukeo Blog Review

For starters, I must admit that i am not exactly a fervent visitor to Stephen Kerwer's Blog "Dukeo" at http://www.dukeo.com. Nonetheless, i have visited the blog quite a number of times in recent times. Most especially following a link from twitter by @MeghanMBiro. A recent visit to the site drew my attention to an ongoing review contest worth $200 asking for a honest review.. This actually spiced me up to write this post and also...

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Installing Windows 7 From a Flash Drive(works for 8 as well)

First:-You need convert your flash drive's filesystem to NTFS. Requirements: *USB Flash Drive (Minimum 4GB) *Windows 7 or Windows 8 installation files. Follow the below steps to create bootable Windows 7/Windows 8 USB drive using which you can install Windows 7 or Windows 8 easily. Procedure: 1. Plug-in your USB flash drive to USB port and move all the contents from USB drive to a safe location on your system. 2. Open Command Prompt with...

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Touch screen Transforms into a Physical Keyboard

For tablet- and smartphone-owners who love their touchscreens but occasionally yearn for the feel of a physical keyboard, Fremont, Calif.-based company Tactus has unveiled new technology that unites both features on one gadget. It developed a tactile user interface for touchscreen devices: transparent physical buttons that emerge from a tablet or smartphone's surface on demand. To see the technology in action, watch the video above. "With the buttons...

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Burn Disc Images (ISO) Using Command Prompt In Windows 8/7

Some of us might have encountered files ending with the extension .iso.This simply means it's a disc image file and needs to be burnt to a disc or (you extract the files in them using Win-image or Winrar).  You can burn a disc image from the command prompt interface by passing the proper parameters. To start burning a CD or DVD ISO file immediately from command prompt, simply type in: isoburn /q drive:\file.iso For example:  isoburn...

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Paralyzed Woman Aided by Brain Powered Robots

 Jan Scheuermann is paralyzed from the neck down, but with the help of a robotic arm controlled by her brain, she's now able to pour herself a glass of water to drink. (Robotic arm) Lancet Medical Journal ran a study using brain implants to control the robotic arm. Two sensors were placed in the motor cortex of her brain. Pulses of electricity inside her brain are translated into commands for the robot arm, which includes a bending elbow...

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How To Download Videos From Youtube Easily in Any Format

Downloading videos from Youtube or any other video sharing website has been one of the many difficulties some happen to face using the internet. Here's a post on how to download Youtube videos using IDM. In this tutorial, i'll be showing you a much easier way to download these videos from any video sharing website like Metacafe, Ted etc. Just follow the steps below to find out how to do this. STEP 1: You must have Java Runtime Environment installed...

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Google Online Marketing Challenge 2013 - Professor Registration is Now Open!

Now in its 6th year, the Google Online Marketing Challenge is a yearly global online marketing competition for students from higher education institutions around the world. Student teams develop and run a successful online advertising campaign through Google AdWords for a real business or non-profit organization, using US$250 budget provided by Google. Winning teams are selected by a panel of academics and Google, based on the success of their...

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Touch Screens - The Next Brand Of Laptops

Intel's CES booth, still a large presence in the CES Central Hall, had one basic unmistakable message: Touch has arrived. This simply means consumers should be prepared to adapt to this new awesome and innovative Tech. Windows 8 convertibles, detachables, touch-screen laptops, and just plain tablets from Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Samsung, Acer, Asus, Lenovo, Toshiba, Sony, and others blanketed Intel's list of manufacturers. And to make sure the...

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How to Have GodMode in Windows 8

Godmode is a special and simple folder that brings all aspects of the Windows controls in a single place. The good news is that its not only available in Windows 7 but also in Windows 8. Godmode collects all of the Control Panel’s functions, accessibility options. It practically contains just about everything and every aspect of Windows controls and gathers them up into a single spot. To set up Godmode, do the following; Create a new folder...

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Getting Started With Windows 8

Windows 8 is an exciting new operating system from Microsoft. It comes with a lot of awesome features and quite a number of changes which makes some people find it hard to navigate succesfully around it. This short tutorial will attempt at getting you started in Windows 8. Lets get started. 1. Overview Your Entire Start Screen By Semantic Zoom If you’re using a touch screen, squeeze the Start screen with two fingers to receive a bird’s eye view...

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Search and Get PSD Graphics For Free Online

One of the most important ingredients of cool graphics and also websites that graphical designers use are PSDs. PSDs are already created Photoshop files that can be edited just like templates in Microsoft Word and all other types. A cool PSD file can make a designing job go much easier and faster. And it also makes the job look more professional. FreebiePSD.com is a collector and a search engine of free Photoshop PSD files. If you are...

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How To Search Google Effectively

Everyone uses Google, but most people search Google by entering the term or word they are looking for without ever using any of Google’s built in features. Google is great as it is, but as the web gets bigger even Google, once famed for its great results, is delivering poorer results for basic search terms. Google power users know the tricks, and they aren’t hard to pick up at all. Using Google’s built in features helps you find what you’re looking...

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2go Version 3.5.1 Flaws

After a long wait for a new version of the popular mobile application 2go, a new version was released. 2go version 3.5. There were definitely high expectations for this new update..... a significant update just like the times of the version 1 to the version 2 and 3. Although some people are so much in love with the new interface, new look, color changes and all. I have so far noticed some flaws that made me wish i had not upgraded at all in the...

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Protect Your Computer From USB Viruses Using USB Disk Securityv6.2.0.24 with Crack

A great way for viruses to penetrate your computer is through the use of USB. This include external hard disk drives, flash drives and memory sticks etc. To reduce the chances of your laptop being infected then you need to protect yourself. USB Disk Security is the best software to block threats that can damage your PC or compromise your personal information via USB storage. Benefits and Features  Block known and unknown threats...

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Technology And The Computer Science Undergraduate Student (Case Study: Nigeria)

When I hear the word technology, things like computer programming, cool devices, software, robots, artificial intelligence and many more sophisticated tech terms appear in my mind, but it becomes like a pain when so many people studying computer science don’t feel that groove especially ladies, just lately I remember asking a few ladies on the web and in my environment who are currently studying computer science what they could do, produce or...

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