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Call other iOS Users for Free using Facebook Messenger

Facebook is very popular as a social site among every one today and to strive for the next level it is constantly changing and upgrading its features. Till now people can see the updates of their friends and like their photos and all but their mobile app for the iOS users got a new feature recently.

How to Resize Images without Opening the Image Editing Tool

Windows is supplied with Paint that is the only built-in image processing application for Windows. However this is a good app but just for the folks who need to do basic editing, but for those who want to edit images to a high end don’t find Paint to be desirable. Microsoft has not updated Paint in last four years which is definitely a big time and due to this the application lacks a number of features that one would find easily in a third part application.

How to Change Time Format on Lock Screen in Windows 8

The Windows 8 users are well aware of the Lock Screen. This displays the date, time and weather. Lock Screen can be easily displayed just by pressing Windows key and L at the same time. The date and time on the Lock Screen appear in the same format as it appears in the taskbar, for instance if you use 24 hour clock format then it would show in the same format. But this is not necessary to be displayed in the same format, you can customize it according to your need.

How to Turn Off Notification Sound on Facebook

The folks using Facebook on frequent basis must have noticed that Facebook has integrated beep along with the notifications you receive on Facebook. This is OK if you are receiving just a couple of notification per day but what for those who receive hundreds of those. This would be bit annoying for them to receive a beep every time they get a notification.

How to Access Yahoo Recent Log in Activity

The users of Yahoo Mail are declining just because they find that their account was hacked or is being used by some other person who is unknown. This might be harmful and this could lead to a privacy leak issue. As users find no way to deal this so they better think to switch their Mail service.

How to Run Android on Windows PC with Youwave

There was a time when using Android apps on Windows Operating System was a thought only. But now it does not remain just as a thought only as over about a few months there are number of applications released to install and run Android Apps on Windows. And the good thing about these apps is that you don’t need to install virtualization software. 

How to get YouTube Lyrics on Chrome, Opera & Firefox

Now a days most of the computer users especially those working in offices on computers, used to listen music via YouTube, this is beneficial in two ways as you get audio and video side by side and the suggestions that are displayed are according to your mood and taste. Most commonly people listen to the song instead of watching its video and the song keeps on playing in back ground. But sometimes the users cannot understand what the artist is actually saying and it turns to be difficult to make it out.

How To Reset Facebook Privacy Settings to Protect yourself from Graph Search

Have you set your Facebook Profile Privacy properly? You need to do it once more or at least review your profile privacy as Facebook has rolled out Graph Search which helps a user to search for a person to search for a person of his interest.

How To Manually BackUp Your iPhone

People are informed that the battery loss is not caused by UltraSn0w, and they also advised people to set their iPhones as a “New Phone” when they restore and not use the backup, because it seems that is the reason for the battery drain.  Note: To SSH into iphone download this software ifunbox How to save Contacts Database: SSH into the iPhone and go to /private/var/mobile/Library/AddressBook you will find 2 files there. save them on your computer.

How to Bring Back Hibernation Mode in Windows 8

Many of the Windows users are having issues with the newer OS of Windows. This is just because the innovations and modifications that Microsoft added to Windows 8.

How to Manually Back up Your iPhone to iCloud

The forthcoming operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, is highly integrated with Apple’s new iCloud service. In iOS 5, you can now back up the majority of your device’s content to the cloud automatically. However, this article will walk you through the process of manually backing up your iPhone to iCloud at any time.

How to Backup your iPhone

By default your iPhone will automatically sync and create a backup each time your iPhone is connected to your computer. If you want to manually create an iPhone backup though, it is very easy.

Solution to fix the USB Drive not recognized problem

USBs have surely made our lives simpler and convenient. We like plugging our pen drives , flash drives and other external devices in USB ports but there is a strange problem that happens sometimes that when we insert our USB drive into the USB port we get an error message saying “ USB Drive Not Recognized ”.

How To Install Windows 7 On MacBook Pro With Retina Display

If you can bring yourself to look past the fact that you have just spent a whole heap of money on excellent Apple hardware to run OS X, then it actually makes sense to be able to install a version of Windows alongside the default operating system. This is especially true when we consider the new Retina MacBook Pro and those who want to use PC software or games in the full 2880 x 1800 resolution. Follow the simple steps below to get up and running with installing Windows 7 alongside the native OS X installation on the MacBook Pro.

How To install Microsoft Windows XP

Below are the steps required to installing the standard version of Microsoft Windows XP. It is important to realize that some computer manufacturers have their own proprietary install of Windows XP on a Recovery or Restore disc. Therefore the below steps may not all apply to how Windows XP is installed on your computer. If the below steps do not apply it is recommended you contact your computer manufacturer for additional help, Computer Hope will not know how to install Windows using your manufacturers CD.

How To Reset Nokia Mobiles Easy Solution

*#7370# *#7780# and three buttons reset What is the difference between the three resets? Which of them installs new OS on the handset?

How to Reset iPhone

While it may not look like it, the iPhone is basically a small computer that fits in your palm or your pocket. And though it doesn't look like your desktop or laptop, just like those devices, sometimes it needs to be restarted to fix problems. When the iPhone crashes, locks up in a way that prevents the iPhone from responding to being turned off, or just isn't working as it should (you'd be surprised at how many problems can be solved by a simple reset) you need to reset the iPhone.

Iphone 4s After Water Damage Display Light Not Working Easy Solution

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How to Find All Commands of CMD in Your Computer

Usually Windows give all the commands of cmd of your version. So there is no waste of time on internet to find commands. When there is a command to display all commands. so, you do not have to remember them. Steps

How to Clean Your Computer to Sell

  If you would like to sell your computer, you want to make sure that it's going to be appealing to a new buyer. Cleaning it to sell it isn't the same as refurbishing your computer, but many of the steps for the computer itself might be similar. Steps

How to Keep Your Laptop Battery Going for As Long As Possible

Everybody faces this problem when we are using laptops. Normally, a new battery pack comes in a very low charge condition, and must be fully charged before use. Refer to the user manual of your portable electronic equipment, for charging instructions. New battery pack needs to be fully charged and fully discharged or cycled as much as five times to condition them into performing at full capacity.  Steps

How To Protect Yourself From Spam, An Analysis From Spam Report 2012

You know the drill: Every time you open your email program, you need to wade through a dozen spam messages for every useful, important, or personal email. Wait – that certainly used to be true, but are we still being overrun with spam?

How To Keep PCs Safe From Malware with 5 Simple Tips

Did you know that about 200,000 new malware samples appear online every day? That’s not a typo – that adds up to more than a million new malware samples every week. Last year, 91% of businesses experienced at least one IT “security event.” When asked which industries or businesses are the most vulnerable to hackers, Kaspersky CEO Eugene Kaspersky said, “all of them.” And there’s a new threat rising: cyber-weapons. The first known state-engineered cyber-weapon – Stuxnet – was discovered in 2010, and since then a virtual gang of similar weapons have materialized with names like Flame, Gauss, and Duqu. Some of these, like 2012’s MiniFlame, are thought to have been operating under the radar for years. And these weapons, summit leaders say, are being modified and exploited by cybercriminals as well. Worried? Read these 5 simple tips to keep your PCs safe from Malware.

MOBILE PHONE CHARGER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

Mobile phone chargers available in the market are quite expensive. The circuit presented here comes as a low-cost alternative to charge mobile telephones/battery packs with a rating of 7.2 volts, such as Nokia 6110/6150.

How to Refresh a Cell Phone Battery

All batteries, whatever their chemical composition, deteriorate over time, although recent improvements in battery technology and the introduction of lithium batteries have eradicated many of the problems associated with cell phone batteries. If you find your cell phone battery doesn't seem to hold a charge for long, then there are two methods you can use to refresh your battery, depending on the type of battery.

How to Know if a Cell Phone Battery is Dead

Cell phones use rechargeable lithium ion batteries. This type of battery can recharge 300 to 500 charge cycles to its full capacity before it will not charge fully. If your cell phone needs charging more often or the charge lasts for several hours less than when the battery was new, you may need a replacement battery. Testing the battery to obtain its capacity will tell you if a new battery is needed.

How to Tell If Your Cell Phone Battery Is Ruined

Cell phone batteries can last just a year or many years, but it comes down to how well you take care of them. If your phone is acting up, it might be time for a new battery. Many people keep batteries a lot longer than is advisable because they don't want to shell out for something they feel like they just purchased. Not replacing your batteries, however, can end being more costly--or even potentially harmful. 

How to Use a Cell Phone While it Is Charging

If you talk on your cell phone for long periods of time, you probably know that the battery power drains quickly. Heavy and extended use of a cell phone can drain the battery in less than a day. Cell phone batteries are rechargeable, however, so you are able to regain a battery charge at home, the office or in your car. Although charging a phone fully may take awhile, you don't need to wait for the phone to finish charging before you can use it.

How to Know If Your Cell Phone Battery Needs to Be Replaced

Cell phones run on batteries that are recharged through connection to an electrical socket when they are drained of power. Cell phone batteries are square, flat, installed in the back of the device and covered by a protective cover. Since cell phones are left on for most of the day, the battery is in almost constant use. Cell phone batteries do not last forever and it is important to identify the warning signs that indicate a battery needs to be replaced. 

When to Replace a Cell Phone Battery

Although cell phone batteries are made to be charged and recharged, like any other battery they will need to be replaced after some time. Depending on how frequently you use your phone, and whether you use data-intensive applications, this time frame can be as much as two years, or as little as six months. There are several things that you need to look for to know when to replace a cell phone battery.  

How to Automatically Shut Down Your Computer at a Specified Time

Do you always forget to switch off your computer before going to bed, or just forget to look at the clock while you're working? This article will tell you how to get your computer to shut down at a time specified by you.

How To Take a Screenshot on a Windows PC

Taking a screenshot on a Windows PC is easy. Taking a screenshot (also called a screen grab, or print screen) can be done in one of several ways. Try any of the techniques listed below.

How to Meditate and Get Effective Results

Meditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of self awareness. To free one's awareness from associating solely with the mind and its soul. There are many different meditation methods. At the core of meditation is the goal to focus and eventually quiet your mind, thus freeing your awareness. As you progress, you will find that you can meditate anywhere and at any time, accessing an inner calm no matter what's going on around you. You will also find that you can better control your reactions to things as you become increasingly aware of your thoughts (letting go of anger, for example). But first, you have to learn to tame your mind and control your breathing.

How to Make a Valentine's Day Bag for Your Child

Your child will delight in making this old- fashioned Valentine bag for holding lots of fun filled Valentines that they receive at school.  It's simple and useful, making it a great school project for kids.

How to Make Cute Hearts from Plastic Straws

Preparing something super cute and easy for Valentine's Day is a cinch with this project. Best of all, even if you've run out of time to make anything else, you can still make this cute heart from a plastic straw because it's simple to do.

How to Clean a Touch Screen

 Smudges all over the touchscreen or an evident fingerprint trail of the latest must-have game you're addicted to imprinted on the screen? Regular cleaning of the touchscreen of your cell phone, tablet, MP3 player or any other touch screen device is essential for its upkeep and longevity. Wipe away those smudges with ease and know how to avoid doing anything your touchscreen won't appreciate much.

How to Save a Wet Cell Phone

Have you ever accidentally dropped your cell phone in the sink, or even worse... the toilet? Did you leave it in your pocket and run it through the washing machine? Did you forget and go swimming with your cell phone in your pocket?  Or perhaps it fell out of your pocket and into the pet's water bowl?    Getting your cell phone wet usually means you have to replace it, but sometimes if you're fast enough, you might be able to save the phone! Follow the steps outlined in this article to try and save your wet cell phone