Computers

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Sometimes a situation requires protecting information from prying eyes and ears, and this issue becomes most acute when several people use the same computer at once. In our age, when the boundaries of the private are gradually erased, there is still at least one way to fence off at least a part of your personal life from outsiders - to protect it with a password

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Sooner or later, some people have their own secrets. And someone is trying to keep them in their own, "hidden" from prying eyes, a place: for someone it is the pages of books, for someone a notebook, and someone keeps their secrets in files and folders that have been password-protected

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In operating systems of the Linux family, you do not need to install additional programs to set a password for files or folders, as it might happen in the case of Windows. It is enough to change the access rights from user to administrator. Necessary Terminal software

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Protecting your data from prying eyes is a natural desire of any person. Unfortunately, standard operating system tools do not provide us with reliable protection for our personal files. You can use archivers that can not only pack folders and files into archives, but also install password protection on them

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Files with the doc extension contain text documents and, unlike the simplest text format txt, allow you to use formatting, include images and other design elements in the text. This format is "proprietary", that is, it belongs to the Microsoft corporation and can only be legally used within the framework established by it

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The user thinks about diagnosing the hard drive when the computer starts to work unstable, boot poorly and displays errors. The operating system has the appropriate standard tools for finding and eliminating errors, but it is better to use specialized programs with broader functionality

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To completely remove the operating system or quickly clear one of the hard disk partitions, it is recommended to use the formatting process. There are many ways to implement it. Necessary Partition Manager. Instructions Step 1 Almost any utility allows you to format a hard disk partition or USB drive to Fat32 format

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To import MySQL databases from files containing SQL statements, it is most convenient to use phpMyAdmin - in fact, this application has already become a world standard. It allows you to carry out the necessary operations directly in the browser window and is included in the basic set of tools offered by the absolute majority of hosting providers

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The first thing to do after you have purchased a new computer or assembled it yourself according to the components is to install the operating system in order to enjoy all the features and functions of the system. In order to install the operating system in the easiest way, you can use the installation CD

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To properly install multiple Windows operating systems on a single hard drive, there are a few things to consider. If you do not follow the correct algorithm, then one of the systems will not boot. Necessary - Windows installation discs

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Working on his computer, the user usually knows well both the operating system installed on it and the file system it uses. But you have to sit down at someone else's computer and there are some problems in the system, it may be necessary to determine the type of file system

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Disabling USB devices in the Windows registry serves the purpose of protecting the information stored on your computer. In some cases, it is worth abandoning the use of external hard drives or flash drives so that later you do not have to correct the consequences of unwanted connections

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For the programs to function on the computer, RAM is required. However, a large number of programs running at the same time leads to the fact that its free space quickly runs out. However, there may be a need to run some other program. This is what the paging file or "

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There are several methods for copying the Windows XP operating system. To do this, you can use special programs or use the functions of the above system. Necessary - Partition Manager. Instructions Step 1 First, try using the Paragon Partition Manager utility

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A hard disk is a very vulnerable element of a personal computer. When you replace this device, you usually reinstall the operating system on the new drive. There is a way to significantly reduce the time using Windows working copy transfer technology

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When replacing a hard drive, many users reinstall the operating system. It doesn't take long. But installing all the necessary programs and setting up the OS, as a rule, is a very laborious process. Fortunately, it is possible to quickly transfer the operating system to another hard drive

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All the space available for storing data on the devices used by the computer is presented to the user in specialized programs (file managers). In this case, the entire space is divided into several disks. This division can be either real (one disk corresponds to one device), or virtual (a disk of one device is divided into several conditional "

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Let's imagine a situation - we decided to buy, say, a laptop. By itself, a small, compact, monitor diagonal does not exceed fifteen inches. Yes, only there was a strange settings failure, and the desktop became simply gigantic. The icons on the desktop have become so large that they don't even fit on the screen

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Shortcuts to programs, system components, and documents on the desktop are used to provide quick access to files and applications. The appearance of these elements of the Windows graphical interface, like most of its other components, can be changed

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Each program indicates its presence on the computer by an entry in the system registry, but not every, after removal, removes all the entries. Over time, these records accumulate and degrade system performance. Therefore, the Windows system registry, like the system itself as a whole, periodically needs cleaning

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If it is necessary to uninstall a program from a computer, inexperienced users make a common mistake: they delete the program folder from the Program Files section. After that, the program stops working, but its traces remain in the registry and interfere with the correct operation of the computer

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Recently, household media technology is increasingly approaching computer technology, it begins to "understand" initially computer data types. But there are still many music centers that cannot play anything other than regular audio CDs

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An operating system is a set of programs that are designed to control the computing operations of a computer. it acts as an intermediary between the hardware and the user. If you are now reading this article from a monitor screen, therefore, an operating system is installed on your computer

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Today the most famous operating systems are Windows, Linux and Mac OS. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, so choosing an OS for a computer is not only a responsible, but also a rather difficult task. Necessary - installation disks with Windows and Linux

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The choice of an operating system (OS) should be approached responsibly, since it largely depends on how convenient it will be to work on a computer. A properly selected OS will allow you to realize the full potential of your computer and use all its resources

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After installing Windows 7 on a computer, all icons located on the desktop and on the taskbar, by default, are unusually large for us. If desired, the size of the icons can be changed. Instructions Step 1 Hovering the mouse cursor over the desktop, press the right button and select "

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Each personal computer has its own username or account. This was created for the convenience of users, since several people working on the same computer can create their own desktop settings, for example, by saving them in their own account

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Icons, they are also shortcuts, are used to visually design the launch of a computer document - a folder, file or program. They can always be found on the desktop of your computer, as well as opening a particular user folder, including and installing software

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Desktop icons are automatically resized when a new screen resolution is set. If the icons get too large or too small, but overall the new resolution suits you, don't worry. Resizing icons in Windows XP is not a problem. Instructions Step 1 Right-click in any area of the desktop that is free of folders and files

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TWRP Recovery is a powerful system recovery utility (menu) with which you can make backups of your device system. There are several different ways to download TWRP Recovery to your Android phone or tablet. Instructions Step 1 So, you can download TWRP Recovery using the GooManager program

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Many internet users are familiar with the Google+ social network. Often people register in it in connection with the need to create a channel on Youtube or simply to try out a new service. One way or another, some users need to delete their Google+ account

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As in the vast majority of other operating systems, user authorization in Windows is based on entering the password for his account. Home computers often do not store confidential information, and there is no need to protect data. Therefore, to speed up logon, it often makes sense to disable the account password

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Many Windows users have a question about changing the startup welcome screen. It is quite simple to do this, the operation will not take you even ten minutes. Instructions Step 1 There are several ways to replace the Windows Xp greeting

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Each graphic file has a size calculated by two parameters: the size of the file itself and the size of the image resolution. Without visual loss of quality, you can reduce both the volume of the photo and the resolution. Instructions Step 1 To change the volume, it is required to "

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The startup splash screen in Windows operating systems is a picture displayed on the monitor screen during system boot (turning on the computer). The default startup image can be a picture of a personal computer manufacturer or a standard Windows screen saver

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Not every user is satisfied with the picture that appears when the computer boots. Unfortunately, the Windows operating system settings do not provide a function to change the screen saver when the computer boots. But do not despair, because you can always change the picture manually

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A video card is one of the most important devices in a computer, it is thanks to its work that information is displayed on the monitor screen. You can see which graphics adapter you have, in any Windows operating system, in the Device Manager

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The main causes of Windows Explorer crashes are virus infections or incorrect installation of some additional applications. Necessary - installation disc for Microsoft Windows; - AVZ Instructions Step 1 Press the Ctrl + Alt + Del function keys at the same time to launch the Windows Task Manager tool and open the Processes tab in the new utility dialog box

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Creating an author's game is an exciting and versatile process. This is an opportunity to let your imagination run wild, compose an exciting story and see the fruits of your labor on the monitor. Playing in 3D is a great way to express ideas and bring stories to life

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In reality, the safe is a very serious obstacle on the way of robbers - it is extremely problematic to open it. However, the same cannot be said about computer games, because if there is a safe at the level, then there must be a way to open it

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If you are going to buy a new computer or just a system unit, you should not immediately run to the nearest computer hardware store and buy a ready-made, already assembled computer. Selling ready-made solutions (for a store) is the most profitable option, because not every buyer understands the peculiarities of assembling a computer

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A computer is a tool for solving various problems. In order for him to understand your commands, you must learn the "language" in which he "speaks". Give the car unambiguous and understandable settings. Instructions Step 1 Remember the universal rule when working at a computer:

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During the work, many errors accumulate in the Windows registry, traces of long-deleted programs and not always useful changes made by users are collected. All this interferes with the normal operation of the system. Fortunately, there is an easy way to fix the situation

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When working with a personal computer, a wide variety of errors can occur. They are usually caused by imperfect operating systems or the installation of a large number of third-party applications. Necessary Advanced System Care

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The longer you use your computer without any basic maintenance, the more it will slow down. If you've noticed a significant drop in your computer's speed lately, or are trying to start up an older computer, there are several things you can do

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A widget is a small application, the interface of which occupies a small area on the screen and displays this or that information or allows you to quickly carry out certain actions. If the widget is no longer needed, you can delete it. Instructions Step 1 In most desktop operating systems, you can remove the widget from the screen through the context menu

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Performing the Acive Desktop restore operation can be done with some computer experience and does not require the use of additional third-party software. Problems with Active Desktop are sometimes caused by installing system updates. Instructions Step 1 Click the "

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As a rule, buying a new computer implies either the absence of any operating system installed on it, or the presence of free FreeDOS or Linux. These operating systems are not very suitable for everyday work, so it becomes necessary to install some version of Windows on the computer

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As a Windows screensaver, you can use not only screensaver applications, but also any photos or pictures. In this case, when the system is forced to idle, your pictures will appear on the screen in a slideshow mode. Instructions Step 1 First of all, prepare several (any number) good quality high resolution photos

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If you are missing the set of pictures for the desktop that comes with the operating system, then you can set any image as wallpaper on your desktop. Let's say you are flipping through some gallery site with wallpapers on your desktop. You liked the picture, but to download it, you need to select a resolution, and then install it

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The Windows Vista operating system provides many options for changing various settings so that each user can adapt the interface to work in the most appropriate way. In particular, this concerns sound settings and the choice of individual sound effects accompanying events

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The new Windows 8 operating system contains features that can "confuse" longtime Windows users. However, for newbies, Windows 8 supports multiboot. This feature is useful if you do not want to part with Windows 7, if you have outdated hardware or software that requires an older version of Windows

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In order to properly reinstall the operating system, you need to take into account several nuances. You must be extremely careful when installing a new OS on the disk partition where the old version is already located. Necessary - Windows XP disk

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There is always a danger of losing the entire configured operating system along with all the settings at once, for example, due to a hard disk failure. On the other hand, when reinstalling the operating system, you always want to save your settings and not waste time restoring them

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Reinstalling the operating system is a rather unpleasant process. Not only do you have to adjust all the computer settings again, but there is also the possibility of losing some important data. Necessary Second PC, Windows installation disc

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There are not many really easy-to-use programs for creating slideshows at the moment. One of the most convenient and popular among PC users is Nero, since it not only has an intuitive interface, but also has an expanded set of functions for working with media files

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A Trojan is a type of malicious software. The Trojan disguises itself as useful programs in every possible way, misleading the user, and performs malicious actions, for example, steals personal information or intercepts control of the computer

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Internet browser Mozilla Firefox is gaining more and more popularity not only due to its ease of use, but also due to the rich possibilities for expanding its functionality. However, for inexperienced users, questions may still arise about the operation of the browser

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Anyone who wants to reinstall Windows should first prepare for this relatively simple process. After all, if done correctly, the reinstallation process involves formatting the hard drive. In other words, it is the removal of everything that is on it

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After downloading a package of certain drivers from the Internet, you can save them to removable media. The best option for saving drivers is a flash card. Unlike a disc, information on a flash drive will be stored for a longer time. It should be noted that there are a number of specific steps you need to take before saving the drivers

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The program that controls the computer, allows you to run applications, ensures the security of working with data, and performs many other functions is called the operating system. Installing the Windows operating system is mostly automatic, but there are a number of steps that the user must follow

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Absolutely all programs can be run from the command line. This feature appeared in the first operating systems, including the line of Microsoft Windows systems. Previously, operating systems were a solid command line (MS-DOS system). Today, many software developers include in their distribution the ability to run one file using the command line

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The calculator program is one of the typical programming tasks. Such an application can be implemented in almost any programming language. One of the most popular programming languages is Delphi, which can be used to write simple and efficient calculator code

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The Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet editor is the most widely used spreadsheet tool. Entering data into the cells of the tables it creates can be carried out both by typing from the keyboard, and by copying from some external sources and pasting into sheets of Excel documents

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To raise a number to a power, you can use both the simplest and scientific calculators. In the second case, it becomes possible to use a fractional or negative number as an exponent. Instructions Step 1 On the simplest calculator, you can only raise to whole positive powers

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A table of values in "1C" is a two-dimensional array created to store intermediate data that appears as a result of work. All actions regarding tables of values are performed according to a certain scheme. Necessary - the 1C program installed on your computer

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The programs included in the standard Microsoft Office package provide the PC user with the ability to create documents of various kinds - from ordinary text messages to graphic presentations. It is obvious that the use of such a software product is quite varied

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Very often, when copying information from websites into a plain text file, it becomes necessary to copy the information presented in the form of a table. Unfortunately, the usual copy-paste method does not work in this case. However, you can go the other way

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AHCI technology is used on computers with Intel processors to provide faster writing and reading of data from a hard disk that is connected to the computer through a SATA slot. When installing Windows 7, this option is selected automatically, but in some cases, AHCI has to be enabled manually

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There are times when you need to install the sata driver manually. This is especially true if you need to install an operating system on a modern computer, the distribution kit of which simply does not include this driver. This is due to the fact that new computers use hard drive controllers, which appeared later than, for example, Windows XP

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What to do in a situation if your motherboard does not have a sata connector installed, and you need to connect your equipment to this connector. Hard drives are sold today specifically for sata interfaces. Finding an IDE hard drive is problematic

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Windows OS continues to retain the ability to use the DOS command emulator in standard distributions. However, descriptions of how to work on the command line are not so common now, and from time to time questions arise about which command and with which syntax should be used for relatively simple operations

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Very often, a PC user has to search for the files and folders he needs. This sometimes cannot be done right away due to the huge number of files and folders on the computer. In this article, you will learn how to find the right folder on your computer among the many files and folders

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The cache folder is an intermediate clipboard with RAM. The cache provides quick access to the necessary data of the operating system and improves the overall performance of the computer. Instructions Step 1 In the Windows operating system, there is a special Temp folder

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Administrators and service center employees, when taking a computer for repair, often ask the same question - did the user save his personal data. But how can you do this if you are new to using a computer and do not know where to look for them?

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If the standard fonts provided by the Microsoft Office Word program are not enough for you, you can diversify their list by adding additional fonts to the program. All activities are completed in minutes. Necessary Computer, internet access

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Windows operating systems allow you to quickly create shared resources. We are talking not only about individual files or directories, but also about entire local drives and removable drives. Instructions Step 1 In order to be able to open access to the local disk, you need to manage an account that has the rights of the owner of the volume

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The procedure for a bootable HDD in the Windows version 7 operating system is quite different from the operation for creating a bootable USB Flash, but it is carried out by the standard tools of the system itself and does not require the use of additional special programs

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In some cases, it becomes necessary to install file protection, and in some cases - to remove it. These can be trivial reasons, from the loss of a password from a protected file to the desire to use information to which access is restricted

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The Linux operating system attracts users with its reliability and the ability to use free software. But most laptops come with Windows preinstalled, so many users have to install Linux themselves. Instructions Step 1 If you want to keep the OS Windows on a laptop, under Linux you should allocate a separate disk partition with a volume of 20 gigabytes or more

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TV tuners are used to watch TV channels using a computer or laptop. Internal tuners can only be connected to a stationary PC, because installed directly into the system unit. Necessary - crosshead screwdriver. Instructions Step 1 All modern internal TV tuners connect to a PCI port located on the computer's motherboard

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Hibernation is a power-saving mode in which the hard drive acts as a data store in RAM. This allows you to save the work of programs running on the device and continue working with them after returning to normal mode. Instructions Step 1 Unlike sleep mode, during hibernation, the power from the computer is completely cut off, which allows you to save the maximum amount of battery power, which is critical for laptops, netbooks or tablets

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Shutting down the computer at a specified time is a useful feature in the Windows operating system. For example, you often forget to turn off your work computer when you go home. Or you can't sleep in the evenings if the room is too quiet, but a movie running on a PC acts like a sleeping pill on you

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In order for a computer to work without interruptions, you need not only to regularly service it, cleaning the registry from unnecessary files - system junk, defragmenting hard drives, optimizing the system, but also learning how to turn it off correctly

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Incorrect shutdown of the computer can cause system errors. The user needs to learn how to properly shut down the PC. Since this operation can be performed in different ways, it remains only to choose the option that seems faster and easier

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Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 come with built-in security software, also known as Firewall, that lets you block or allow network access to specific applications. There is a special algorithm for activating protection. Instructions Step 1 Find the folder with the executable file of the program you want to block

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A firewall, capable of assigning protection criteria, is designed to control incoming traffic to a computer from both external and local networks. Properly configured firewall filters will protect your computer from unwanted requests to it. Instructions Step 1 The firewall is in any operating system by default

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If the program does not respond to requests or the client application does not receive data from the server, the port of the program or service is blocked by Windows Firewall. Registration of rejected packets will help you identify blocked ports and applications, Netsh Helper will help you tune your firewall configuration, and adjusting Group Policy settings will troubleshoot program execution problems

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After the release of a software product by the developers, the computer user encounters some errors that only developers can fix. They release special "patches" for their products called patches. Necessary Your Uninstaller software

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It so happens that in the hope of improving the performance of a device, for example, a video card, you update the driver for it. But instead of the expected result, you get even slower graphics. In this case, it is most convenient not to install the old driver, but to roll back the update

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A shortcut is a special type of file on a computer that allows you to quickly access the desired object. It stores information about the path to the desired folder or file and can be moved or changed at the request of the user. Instructions Step 1 The first thing you can do with any shortcut is rename it

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In any of the currently existing operating systems, there is such a thing as file attributes. Attributes belong not only to folders, but also to files. To change information about a file, you often need to resort to attributes, for example, when you change the date of the file creation or complete its editing

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The ability to personalize your desktop is one of the undoubted advantages of the operating system. Shortcuts are among the most commonly used desktop elements. Therefore, it is worth immediately adjusting their appearance and location. Instructions Step 1 On an empty desktop, you can display basic shortcuts such as "

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It is customary to refer to a shortcut as a link to a file or application displayed by a graphical icon. An arrow in the lower left corner, which exists only in shortcuts, can serve as a visual distinction between the program icon and the shortcut

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Sometimes the user is faced with the need to format the system disk on which the current operating system is installed. Of course, the system does not allow this. However, there are ways to do this. Instructions Step 1 To perform this operation, you will need to boot your computer from another boot source, it can be an optical disk, an external hard drive, or, for example, a USB flash drive with an operating system installed on it

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Sometimes it becomes necessary to quickly delete a heap of data from the hard disk. Simple deletion of hundreds of gigabytes of data in this case can take several hours. But there is an easier and faster way - formatting. Instructions Step 1 To go to the formatting menu, go to "

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After purchasing a computer, first of all, a beginner needs to learn how to turn it on and off correctly. This is very important because if the computer is turned off improperly, you can lose information stored in memory. Do not pull out the plug from the outlet while the computer is running

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Desktop wallpaper in Windows operating systems is the background image of the Home screen. The user is invited to select an image from standard pictures as a desktop background or put his own picture (photo), which corresponds to the screen resolution of the monitor

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For the sake of convenience of working on a computer, many users keep not one, but two or more operating systems on the same hard drive. This can be useful when you work on one and play on the other, or when you need to experiment on the system

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Many Windows functions are implemented in the form of so-called services - system processes that are performed by the system invisibly to the user. However, by default, the system includes all the services that the user may need, which on computers with insufficient power often leads to unreasonable slowdowns