Have you recently bought Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate, and found that some of your applications are not compatible with Windows 7? Both Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate have the ability to run XP Mode. This lets you run older Windows XP software on your Windows 7 desktop.
Unfortunately this software does not come with your Windows 7, you will have to download it from the Microsoft website.
Download Windows XP Mode (500MB)
In Summary:
If you have any programs that are incompatible with Windows 7, download XP Mode and you will be able to run them in your Windows 7
Thursday, 24 December 2009
KeePass Password Safe
In todays world you need to remember so many passwords. You have a password for your PC, email, internet, various online sites etc.. The list can go on forever. And you can't use the same password for all of those, otherwise if a hacker gets your password, he would have access to all your information.
KeePass is a free password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords on a single database, which is locked with one master key or a key file. So you only need to remember one master key or select the key file to unlock the whole database. The database is encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms.
Download KeePass
In Summary:
Use KeePass to store all your passwords, with one master password.
KeePass is a free password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords on a single database, which is locked with one master key or a key file. So you only need to remember one master key or select the key file to unlock the whole database. The database is encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms.
Download KeePass
In Summary:
Use KeePass to store all your passwords, with one master password.
Thursday, 03 December 2009
Beware of Malware
If your computer is acting strange, giving you error messages, or randomly feezing/rebooting, then there are a few things you should do before anything else. If the problem has clearly started after you installed new software or hardware, remove it. Next you should update your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs and run full scans of your computer.Every PC connected to the Internet should be running anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall utilities that are kept up-to-date.
Why Does Your PC Slow Down?
As your computer ages, it can begin to slow down and even start crashing. There are many factors that can contribute to this. Your Windows registry may be corrupt, your system may have too much junk files, your hard drive may be full, or maybe your PC just requires more RAM. Your case may be filled with dust, and your fans aren't performing as they should be be. This can slow down your processor and the rest of your PC. Your PC problems could be related to just about anything, improving the performance can be an easy job even for novice computer users.
Tip
If you are getting errors or your system is crashing, it is likely to be a problem in your registry. The registry can become corrupted very easily without you even knowing about it. You can download CCleaner (Download) . Then once you have installed and opened it, on the left hand side of the application, select Registry and the click on Scan for Issues. It will then generate a list of problems that are in your registry, when it is complete, click on Fix Selected Issues. Once this is complete, your registry will be clean!
Tip
If you are getting errors or your system is crashing, it is likely to be a problem in your registry. The registry can become corrupted very easily without you even knowing about it. You can download CCleaner (Download) . Then once you have installed and opened it, on the left hand side of the application, select Registry and the click on Scan for Issues. It will then generate a list of problems that are in your registry, when it is complete, click on Fix Selected Issues. Once this is complete, your registry will be clean!
Picking a Strong Password
In todays world, using passwords has become an everyday occurrence for most people. You username and password is sometimes the only line of defence between outsiders and your personal information. Choosing a strong password is essential to prevent hackers from breaking your password and gaining your information.Many people choose simple passwords that are easy to remember, so that they never forget. Passwords such as birthdays, anniversaries, nicknames, pets names are most commonly used. These are the easiest passwords to crack. To create a stronger password try adding capital letters, numbers and special characters to your password. Also don't use the same password for all of the places you login to. That way if a hacker is able to discover your password, they wont be able to access multiple areas with it.
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Stay Connected With Your Family Online
It's so easy to connect with your family over the internet. You shouldn't limit your communication with only e-mail. You can make your own family network, organise family lunches and hear all the latest news from your family over the internet. Many families keep in contact through the popular networking site, Facebook. Unfortunately it doesn't offer much privacy for family affairs. You can create a private site, like facebook, post photos, leave messages etc. And you can make this completely private, preventing unwanted people reading up on your family business. There are numerous sites that will help you create a family network, one of the most popular is MyFamily.com. The free service is for creating family networks. A paid version removes ads and provides more storage. Best of all your site you create will be private, only users you invite may join.
You can also create a networking with Ning.com. Ning isn't limited to families, anyone can create a network. But you can make this network private, invite only. Plan get-togethers Your family does not live online. Plan family get-togethers, or maybe your just want to plan a christmas celebration. MyPunchBowl.com is a great website used for planning get-togethers. You can make invitations, and then manage the RSVPs. AirSet.com is a good website that has a bit of everything in it. Calendars that can help you keep track of important dates, share photos and videos. It's useful to keep reminders, or use it to plan a family reunion. When signing up with AirSet you have choices of what your network will be used for - Business, Family, School or Community. Your data will be completely private. This is free, although there is a paid version which provides you with additional storage. Make sure you select the Family option, otherwise you will be overwhelmed with options.
You can also create a networking with Ning.com. Ning isn't limited to families, anyone can create a network. But you can make this network private, invite only. Plan get-togethers Your family does not live online. Plan family get-togethers, or maybe your just want to plan a christmas celebration. MyPunchBowl.com is a great website used for planning get-togethers. You can make invitations, and then manage the RSVPs. AirSet.com is a good website that has a bit of everything in it. Calendars that can help you keep track of important dates, share photos and videos. It's useful to keep reminders, or use it to plan a family reunion. When signing up with AirSet you have choices of what your network will be used for - Business, Family, School or Community. Your data will be completely private. This is free, although there is a paid version which provides you with additional storage. Make sure you select the Family option, otherwise you will be overwhelmed with options.
Thursday, 22 October 2009
50GB ADSL Bandwidth @ R999pm
25GB ADSL Bandwidth @ R699pm
Unshaped International Fibre Line (Seacom)
No Throttling, No 10 Day Rolling Average
Just Pure Untouched Bandwidth 24/7
Suitable for 384/512/4096k ADSL Lines
Terms and Conditions Apply
Apply here
This is an exclusive offer to BuyComputers.co.za customers
Optional Add-Ons:
NightRider: Cost @ R25pm
Whatever you use in nightrider time counts 1/5th towards your cap. Nightrider is between 1am and 7.59am. It is best shown by a worked example. Let say you download 20Gigs, 10Gigs between 8am and 12.59 am and 10Gig between 1am and 7.59am (NightRider) the Total Usage towards your Cap would be 12Gigs.
Gigibank: Cost @ R59pm
Gigibank allows you an Unlimited Carryover on your unused bandwidth
Cybersmart Bandwidth Guarentee:
Any Bandwidth Lost due to Fraud will be recovered to your account.
In order to qualify for this exciting offer, there are two prerequisites:
That you are a customer who has bought from Buycomputers.co.za in the past month. If you have not bought from us in this time, a minimum order of R100 is required.
That you change both your ADSL account and Telkom ADSL line rental to Cybersmart internet service provider
If you have an existing ADSL account with another service provider, please follow this link:
http://cybersmart.co.za/adslapplyoption1.cgi?circuit=4096bersmart.co.za/adslapplyoption1.cgi?circuit=4096
then migrate the ADSL line from Telkom to Cybersmart
http://www.cybersmart.co.za/adslapplyoption2.cgi
If you currently do not have an ADSL line:
Fill out one of the One Price options on www.cybersmart.co.za according to the line speed that you want
Once you have followed these steps, we will provide you with an email address where you will supply your Cybersmart account details, and ask to be switched to the 50GB account offered by Buycomputers.co.za. Please ensure that you cc us on this email. We will then supply Cybersmart with a copy of your invoice and your account will be upgraded.
In reply to certain frequently asked questions (FAQ):
Unlimited concurrent connections are allowed through a single NAS Port ID & Exchange (Locked- One Location at a time).
Any ADSL2 modem is usable on this account. Trend Chipset ADSL Modems have the best Quality results, ie. Netgear , African Axis, etc.
The service provider does not limit the account at any time during the day, although more volume is experienced from 12:00 to 17:00.
The service provider reserves the right to migrate the account to another cable if the Seacom line becomes saturated.
Q.) Can I still use another ISP’s cap?
A.) We do not monitor whether you use other ISPs or not, this restriction is in our terms and conditions specifically for support purposes. Our DNS settings will not work with some ISP's such as Openweb for instance.If you can get it working then go for it, but we will not be able to support you so that you can get it working or fix it if it breaks.
Q.) Once CAP is reached can they still access their Cybersmart Webmail via their CAPPED Account?
A.) Yes, you can still access your Cybersmart Webmail.
Q.) Can I top up my ADSL Account once my CAP is reached?
A.) Yes, you can TopUp as normal.
Cybersmart : Summary of Restrictions/Limitations
1. Payment is by debit order only. The debit order will be processed on the first working day of every month.
2. You are required to give one months notice in writing when cancelling.
3. You may only use the account at one location - you may not use the same account at your home and at your office or at your friend's premises, but you may connect as many computers as you wish at your own premises.
4. You can only use one account at the same location- if we detect multiple accounts connecting from the same place, all subsequent accounts will be treated as top ups and you will be charged the top up rate.
5. You are required to use the @cybersmart.co.za email address that comes free with your ADSL account
6. If you overshoot your 3Gig Cap by manipulating the session timeout, the Gigs that you used, but did not pay for will be subtracted from your following months cap.
7. If you subscribe to our ADSL service, you are required to cancel any other ADSL service you may have with any other ISP.
8. If you make a mistake and say that you have a 192Kb service installed but you in fact have a 512Kb circuit installed, don't worry, you need not phone in and tell us, our system will detect it and your price will be adjusted to the price advertised for the correct circuit speed.
9. If you have applied for the One Price ADSL package you will be paying the R275.00 once off setup fee which includes a FREE non-wireless ADSL router ,pots filter and the courier fee.
10. In the event of you having received a free or discounted adsl router as part of your package , should you terminate the contract within 12 months you will be required to pay the full purchase price of the router or return it to Cybersmart with all it's contents.
11. In order to subscribe for an ADSL circuit you must have an account based analogue telephone line. It must not be a pre-paid line and it cannot be an ISDN line. If you need assistance in converting the line please email us at info@cybersmart.co.za
While Buycomputers.co.za is offering this exclusive promotion, Cybersmart is the service provider, and all billing and service related calls will be handled by them.
About Seacom
Seacom operates a submarine fibre-optical cables linking South and East Africa, Europe and East Asia. The 17000km route links South Africa to India and Europe using landing points in Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Djibouti and Egypt. Seacom's capacity of 1.12TB/s enables South Africans to enjoy high demand services such as HDTV, peer to peer networks and internet demand. Seacom's subsea cable has multiple layers of armouring. the amount of armour depends on the depth of water, and conditions of the ocean floor in the area where the cable is situated, and other local hazards of the region.
25GB ADSL Bandwidth @ R699pm
Unshaped International Fibre Line (Seacom)
No Throttling, No 10 Day Rolling Average
Just Pure Untouched Bandwidth 24/7
Suitable for 384/512/4096k ADSL Lines
Terms and Conditions Apply
Apply here
This is an exclusive offer to BuyComputers.co.za customers
Optional Add-Ons:
NightRider: Cost @ R25pm
Whatever you use in nightrider time counts 1/5th towards your cap. Nightrider is between 1am and 7.59am. It is best shown by a worked example. Let say you download 20Gigs, 10Gigs between 8am and 12.59 am and 10Gig between 1am and 7.59am (NightRider) the Total Usage towards your Cap would be 12Gigs.
Gigibank: Cost @ R59pm
Gigibank allows you an Unlimited Carryover on your unused bandwidth
Cybersmart Bandwidth Guarentee:
Any Bandwidth Lost due to Fraud will be recovered to your account.
In order to qualify for this exciting offer, there are two prerequisites:
That you are a customer who has bought from Buycomputers.co.za in the past month. If you have not bought from us in this time, a minimum order of R100 is required.
That you change both your ADSL account and Telkom ADSL line rental to Cybersmart internet service provider
If you have an existing ADSL account with another service provider, please follow this link:
http://cybersmart.co.za/adslapplyoption1.cgi?circuit=4096bersmart.co.za/adslapplyoption1.cgi?circuit=4096
then migrate the ADSL line from Telkom to Cybersmart
http://www.cybersmart.co.za/adslapplyoption2.cgi
If you currently do not have an ADSL line:
Fill out one of the One Price options on www.cybersmart.co.za according to the line speed that you want
Once you have followed these steps, we will provide you with an email address where you will supply your Cybersmart account details, and ask to be switched to the 50GB account offered by Buycomputers.co.za. Please ensure that you cc us on this email. We will then supply Cybersmart with a copy of your invoice and your account will be upgraded.
In reply to certain frequently asked questions (FAQ):
Unlimited concurrent connections are allowed through a single NAS Port ID & Exchange (Locked- One Location at a time).
Any ADSL2 modem is usable on this account. Trend Chipset ADSL Modems have the best Quality results, ie. Netgear , African Axis, etc.
The service provider does not limit the account at any time during the day, although more volume is experienced from 12:00 to 17:00.
The service provider reserves the right to migrate the account to another cable if the Seacom line becomes saturated.
Q.) Can I still use another ISP’s cap?
A.) We do not monitor whether you use other ISPs or not, this restriction is in our terms and conditions specifically for support purposes. Our DNS settings will not work with some ISP's such as Openweb for instance.If you can get it working then go for it, but we will not be able to support you so that you can get it working or fix it if it breaks.
Q.) Once CAP is reached can they still access their Cybersmart Webmail via their CAPPED Account?
A.) Yes, you can still access your Cybersmart Webmail.
Q.) Can I top up my ADSL Account once my CAP is reached?
A.) Yes, you can TopUp as normal.
Cybersmart : Summary of Restrictions/Limitations
1. Payment is by debit order only. The debit order will be processed on the first working day of every month.
2. You are required to give one months notice in writing when cancelling.
3. You may only use the account at one location - you may not use the same account at your home and at your office or at your friend's premises, but you may connect as many computers as you wish at your own premises.
4. You can only use one account at the same location- if we detect multiple accounts connecting from the same place, all subsequent accounts will be treated as top ups and you will be charged the top up rate.
5. You are required to use the @cybersmart.co.za email address that comes free with your ADSL account
6. If you overshoot your 3Gig Cap by manipulating the session timeout, the Gigs that you used, but did not pay for will be subtracted from your following months cap.
7. If you subscribe to our ADSL service, you are required to cancel any other ADSL service you may have with any other ISP.
8. If you make a mistake and say that you have a 192Kb service installed but you in fact have a 512Kb circuit installed, don't worry, you need not phone in and tell us, our system will detect it and your price will be adjusted to the price advertised for the correct circuit speed.
9. If you have applied for the One Price ADSL package you will be paying the R275.00 once off setup fee which includes a FREE non-wireless ADSL router ,pots filter and the courier fee.
10. In the event of you having received a free or discounted adsl router as part of your package , should you terminate the contract within 12 months you will be required to pay the full purchase price of the router or return it to Cybersmart with all it's contents.
11. In order to subscribe for an ADSL circuit you must have an account based analogue telephone line. It must not be a pre-paid line and it cannot be an ISDN line. If you need assistance in converting the line please email us at info@cybersmart.co.za
While Buycomputers.co.za is offering this exclusive promotion, Cybersmart is the service provider, and all billing and service related calls will be handled by them.
About Seacom
Seacom operates a submarine fibre-optical cables linking South and East Africa, Europe and East Asia. The 17000km route links South Africa to India and Europe using landing points in Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Djibouti and Egypt. Seacom's capacity of 1.12TB/s enables South Africans to enjoy high demand services such as HDTV, peer to peer networks and internet demand. Seacom's subsea cable has multiple layers of armouring. the amount of armour depends on the depth of water, and conditions of the ocean floor in the area where the cable is situated, and other local hazards of the region.
Recuva - Restore Files That Have Been Deleted
From the people who brought you CCleaner and Defraggler. Ever delete an important file from your recycle bin?
Then you should try out Recuva (pronounced "recover"), it's a freeware Windows utility that is used to restore files that have been deleted from your computer. This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. It will even bring back files that have been deleted from your iPod, or by bugs, crashes and viruses!
Simple to use interface - just click 'Scan' and choose the files you want to recover
Easy to use filter for results based on file name/type
Simple Windows like interface with List and Tree view
Can be run from a USB thumb drive
Restores all types of files, office documents, images, video, music, email, anything.
Supports FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, NTFS5 , NTFS + EFS file systems
Restores files from removable media (SmartMedia, Secure Digital, MemoryStick, Digital cameras, Floppy disks, Jaz Disks, Sony Memory Sticks, Compact Flash cards, Smart Media Cards, Secure Digital Cards, etc.)
Restores files from external ZIP drives , Firewire and USB Hard drives
It's fast, tiny and takes seconds to run!
Download Recuva Here
Then you should try out Recuva (pronounced "recover"), it's a freeware Windows utility that is used to restore files that have been deleted from your computer. This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. It will even bring back files that have been deleted from your iPod, or by bugs, crashes and viruses!
Simple to use interface - just click 'Scan' and choose the files you want to recover
Easy to use filter for results based on file name/type
Simple Windows like interface with List and Tree view
Can be run from a USB thumb drive
Restores all types of files, office documents, images, video, music, email, anything.
Supports FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, NTFS5 , NTFS + EFS file systems
Restores files from removable media (SmartMedia, Secure Digital, MemoryStick, Digital cameras, Floppy disks, Jaz Disks, Sony Memory Sticks, Compact Flash cards, Smart Media Cards, Secure Digital Cards, etc.)
Restores files from external ZIP drives , Firewire and USB Hard drives
It's fast, tiny and takes seconds to run!
Download Recuva Here
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Mail Merge with Word 2007
Mail merge is a function in Word that allows you to write a letter to multiple users from a single template. You will require a spreadsheet which has the essential columns for the letter you will be writing (i.e. First Name, Surname, E-mail etc.), if you do not have this you will be able to create on in Word.
How to do a Mail Merge in 5 Simple Steps:
Open a blank Word document.
Click on the Mailings tab on the top of the page, then click on Select Recipients and select Use Existing List and then browse for your spreadsheet, then select which sheet your data is on. (If you do not have a spreadsheet, choose the Type New List option).
Start writing your letter, and when your require to add a name/number from your spreadsheet, click on the Insert Merge Field. For example, if you started by saying "Hello Name Surname", you should see it as Hello «First_Name» «Surname».
Once you have finished the letter, click on Preview Results to see what it looks like. You can also click on the arrow on the top right to view the other letters.
Once you are completely finished and you want to print/email the letter, click on Finish & Merge and it will give you the option to print or email it. If you choose email, make sure the To box is set to E-Mail.
Video Tutorial:
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Windows 7 Launch Date Announced
Microsoft have confirmed that Windows 7 will be released on October 22, which Microsoft plan to make a much different first impression than they did with Vista.
Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump List and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everday tasks. Faster and more reliable performance means your PC just works the way you want it to. Great features like Windows Media Center and Windows Touch make new things possible. Get to know Windows 7, and see how it can simplify just about everything you do with your PC.
Windows 7 has some fancy new features such as:
HomeGroup - Takes the headache out of home networking, so it's easier to share files and printers.
Jump Lists - Speedy access to your favorite pictures, songs, websites and documents.
Snap - A quick new way to resize and compare windows on your desktop.
Aero Shake - Desktop items can be minimized or maximized by shaking them.
Windows Touch - A touch-sensitive screen (additional hardware required), you don't always need a keyboard or mouse.
Performance Improvements - Designed to sleep and resume quicker, be less memory hungry, and spot USB devices faster.
Power management - New power-saving features are designed to help laptops run longer.
If you require an Operating System right now, you can purchase Windows Vista with a Windows 7 Voucher, which will allow you to upgrade to Windows 7 for Free without Re-installing when it releases.
http://bit.ly/qQW9U
HomeGroup - Takes the headache out of home networking, so it's easier to share files and printers.
Jump Lists - Speedy access to your favorite pictures, songs, websites and documents.
Snap - A quick new way to resize and compare windows on your desktop.
Aero Shake - Desktop items can be minimized or maximized by shaking them.
Windows Touch - A touch-sensitive screen (additional hardware required), you don't always need a keyboard or mouse.
Performance Improvements - Designed to sleep and resume quicker, be less memory hungry, and spot USB devices faster.
Power management - New power-saving features are designed to help laptops run longer.
If you require an Operating System right now, you can purchase Windows Vista with a Windows 7 Voucher, which will allow you to upgrade to Windows 7 for Free without Re-installing when it releases.
http://bit.ly/qQW9U
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