Stop all annoying ads on your browser.

Are you fed up looking at ads all over your browser at the top, side and then  all the pop-ups as well.  Now you can stop them with small, simple download which will up-date its self.

It can be downloaded for any browser, just choose the one you use.

Understanding your computer or laptop.

If your not a computer nurd like me and fail to understand the basic workings of a computer, like the following things below.

What is the ” central processing unit

“What are the ” peripherals

“What is the ” back up system ”

Well maybe this simple diagram below will help you understand, have a quick read and you will understand everything it really is so simple.

A sure way to never forget your password

A lot of people have problems with passwords on different pieces of equipment.

People forget them, i have done it, if you write it down it goes missing.

Now for a sure way of never forgetting your password, because your computer or equipment will tell you right away what it is.

So click below and read on, and don’t forget to pass this onto other people and help them.

Alert, Please re-set your password.

This is an alert that has went out from all the major security providers, to protect you from a vicious virus that has just been sent out.

Below is a Response i got when i tried to re-set one of my passwords.

Computer Virus warning ?

This  is a very serious virus warning, please read it and pass it on to others

or

re-blog it so that others don’t fall into the trap.

Worlds Smallest Computer.

Raspberry Pi too tasty as huge demand crashes sites

The Pi is about the size of a man’s hand.

Read the full story here.

This has been developed to make it possible for every child in school to get one and to learn how to program a computer.

All proceeds from the project are going to charity as the circuitboard was created by volunteers headed by computer technician Eben Upton at Cambridge university in London.

pc downloads

Both of these programes are very good, i have used them many times.

Belarc Advisor.

The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, network inventory, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, security benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server.

Scam phone calls

Scam phone call warning.

People should be made aware about a scam phone call which is going about and which i have got twice within a week.

The first call was from India, which made me very wary right away, she said she was from Microsoft and they got a diagnostic report i had computer problems, that was the warning to me , because Microsoft do not phone any-one.

I told her that i was able to fix any problems myself and i did not need Microsoft’s help over the phone.

I phoned Microsoft Belfast and they confirmed it was a scam and i was right they don’t phone people, but they can do nothing to stop it.

I have just searched for this and have added this link it seems to be wide spread, please read it, very scary.

computer downloads

DC Tiles

This is a customizable tile matching (memory) game where you turn over tiles to try to find matching pairs.

However, you can use your own images (and sounds even) and create fun games to send to your friends and family, or make a game using pictures of your kids or pets. The game supports multiple difficulty levels and scores you on your performance – great fun to compete with your kids.

Vicman

This compact and easy-to-use graphics software enables even a computer novice to create funny caricatures or realistic images applying creative warping effects in a matter of minutes. Cartoonist lets you watch the results of each operation , allowing you to undo any operation at any time.

flip over

How to turn text upside down. Rotate letters 180 degrees.

This is a little APP to play with on the pc.  It will let you turn text upside down, which you can then copy and paste to an email, blog post or any thing you write.

˙ʍou ƃuıop ǝɹɐ noʎ sɐ ʇsnɾ ‘sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ oʇ s,puɐɥ ɹıǝɥʇ uo puɐʇs s,puǝıɹɟ ɹnoʎ ǝʞɐɯ oʇ unɟ ɟo ʇıq ɐ ʇsnɾ

Well, could you read the line above 🙂

http://www.revfad.com/flip.html

computer security

I’m going to post a few link’s on computer security, each programme is free and tried and tested, they are also recommended by one of the top computer forum’s on the web.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner

Go to the right hand top corner and download the latest version.This prog; should be run weekly and remove anything that is found , save the log and if the pc is fine remove it sometime you are in document’s.

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It remove’s unused file’s from your system allowing Window’s to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also clean’s trace’s of your online activities’ such as your Internet history. Additionally it contain’s a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it’s fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contain’s NO Spyware or Adware!

http://superantispyware.com/

Run a full scan weekly and remove anything that is found.

Detect and Remove Spyware, Adware and Remove Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Parasites, Rootkits, Rogue Security Products and many other types of threats. Light on System Resources and won’t slow down your computer like many other anti-spyware products. Won’t conflict with your existing anti-spyware or anti-virus solution. Repair broken Internet Connections, Desktops, Registry Editing and more with our unique Repair System!