Best Computer Tricks and Hacks You Didn’t Know your PC Could Do (12)

Best Computer Tricks and Hacks You Didn’t Know your PC Could Do

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Computers have simplified our life to a great extent. Things that were impossible earlier can now be completed instantly thanks to computers. However, this does not mean that a PC is all work and no play.

Here are some of the best tricks you can try out on your Windows based computer.

1. Have fun with Notepad
   If you think that Notepad is just a basic text editor, then, you will be amazed by its capabilities. You can use Notepad to create everything from personalized logs to harmless viruses that are incredibly annoying. Go see this post to know just how useful Notepad is.
2. Command Prompt too has some tricks up its sleeves
   
   
   If you think that the Command prompt is a boring old program that no one uses, you are making a huge mistake. It can be used for everything from watching ASCII Star Wars to making folders that you cannot delete. See this post to know about all the cool stuff you can do with the Windows Command Prompt.
3. Use Keyboard Shortcuts to get work done in no time
   If you are tired of having to alternate between your mouse and keyboard to operate your Windows computer, you would love to know these really useful keyboard shortcuts which greatly increase your speed and efficiency. See this post for details.
4. Make your computer speak what you type
   You can use your PC's built in features and some VBScript magic to create a simple program that will make your computer speak whatever you input to it. Enter the right words and you could imitate a real conversation. Head over to this post to talk with your PC.
5. Make your computer greet you every time you start Windows
   A simple modification in the previous trick will make your computer welcome you in its own mechanical voice every time you log onto Windows. This is achieved by placing the VBS script responsible for making your computer talk in the Start up folder. Read this post to have a computer said welcome.
6. Find your computer's gender
   Want to know if your PC is a male or a female? Simple. Try the previous trick to know if your computer is a 'he' or a 'she'. On a serious note, this depends upon the voice you have selected in Microsoft Text to Speech options.
7. Lock Folders with password
   If you have important personal files that you do not want other people to see, you can hide them in a password protected folder to prevent unwanted users from seeing them. Go see this post to hide your personal files effectively.
8. Change your Processor's name
   
   
   If you are bored of your old processor and want a new one with a staggering name, you will definitely want to see this trick which allows you to change its name to something extraordinary to make your PC special.
9. Make a Keyboard Disco
   You can use some VBScript coding to create a live disco on your keyboard by making the LED lights flash alternately. See this post to know how your keyboard can turn into a disco.
10. Recover permanently deleted files in Windows
    If you have ever deleted a file in Windows that you did not want to and now want to recover it, you would definitely want to know about some free tools to recover your deleted fileseasily.
11. Use your Keyboard as Mouse.
    You know you can use your mouse as keyboard using the On-screen keyboard utility. What if I tell you that it is also possible to do the reverse? Just read this post to see how.
12. Disable USB ports to prevent others from taking your data
    Ever wanted to disable your USB ports to prevent others from using their flash drives on your PC? This post explains how to do just that with a simple registry trick. Do note that disabling USB ports will also disable your USB connected peripheral devices.

These tricks work on Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

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HOW TO CHECK YOUR NUMBER ON ALL NETWORKS. (MTN, VODAFONE, TIGO, AIRTEL, GLO)

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HOW TO CHECK YOUR NUMBER ON ALL NETWORKS

VODAFONE- Dial *127# to check vodafone mobile number.

MTN
-Dial *156# to check mtn network mobile
numbers.

TIGO
-Dial *505*4*2# to check your tigo network mobile
number.

AIRTEL
- Dial *703# to check your airtel mobile
number.

GLO
-Dial free shortcode 1244 to know your Glo mobile numbers


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Shortcodes to check your Mobile Network Number in Ghana.

  

 

Its important for a mobile subscriber to know your number. But if you forget or don't know it. 

This tutorial will easily help you to know your mobile number.

The ideal way to know your own phone number is to call another line provided you have airtime but the shortcodes below will easily help you to know your mobile number.

VODAFONE

- Dial *127# to check vodafone mobile number.

MTN

-Dial *156# to check mtn network mobile numbers.

  

TIGO

-Dial *841# to check your tigo network mobile number.

AIRTEL

- Dial *703# to check your airtel mobile mobile  number.

GLO

-Dial free shortcode 1244  to know your Glo mobile number.

How to Open Local Security Policy Editor in Windows

Local Security Policy Editor - Open How to Open Local Security Policy Editor in Windows Published by Philnickpowell 28 Aug 2017

Published by Phil Nick Powell Brink How to Open Local Security Policy Editor in Windows    Information This tutorial will show you how to open the Local Security Policy Editor (secpol.msc) in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.    Note The Local Security Policy settings are also among the security settings contained in the Local Group Policy Editor GPO. You will need to be an administrator to open the Local Security Policy Editor. In Windows 7, the Local Security Policy will only be available in the Professional, Ultimate, and Enterpise editions. In Windows RT, 8, and 8.1, the Local Security Policy will only be available in the Pro and Enterpriseeditions. In Window 10, the Local Security Policy will only be available in the Pro, Enterprise, and Educationeditions.    Warning Changes to the Local Security Policy cannot be undone unless it is done so manually, or do a system restore to a date prior to the changes is preformed. To restore general Local Group Policy settings, see Local Group Policy - Reset to Default EXAMPLE: Local Security Policy  NOTE: The top screenshot is the separate Local Security Policy editor. The bottom screenshot is from within the Local Group Policy Editor.  OPTION ONE  To Open Local Security Policy Editor Directly 1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog, type secpol.msc, press Enter, and go to step 3 below. NOTE: This file is located at C:\Windows\System32\secpol.msc. OR 2. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Administrative Tools icon. A) Close the Control Panel window. B) Double click/tap on Local Security Policy to open it, and go to step 3 below. 3. If prompted by UAC, click/tap on Yes. NOTE: If you did step 2, then you can now close the Administrative Tools window if you like. 4. You can now set and manage the Local Security Policies on your computer to how you want them. (See screenshot below)  OPTION TWO  To Open Local Security Policy Editor through Local Group Policy Editor 1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor. 2. Under Computer Configuration and User Configuration, click/tap on and expand Windows Settings to see the Security Settings. (See screenshot below) 3. You can now set and manage the Local Security Policies on your computer to how you want them. (See screenshot above) That's it, Shawn Related Tutorials How to Reset All Local Security Policy Settings to Default in Windows How to Open the Local Group Policy Editor in Windows How to Open Local Users and Groups in Windows How to Create a Custom MSC in Microsoft Management Console How to Add or Remove User Accounts from Groups in Windows 7 and Vista

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justondean Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard 2 posts

Missing Security Policy Editor in Win7 (not RC or Beta) I purchased an upgrade to windows 7 (after Beta testing it and using the RC). I've got Win7 Home Premium (i'm cheap and it was only $30). I have it dual booted on a macbook just for games. I'm trying to connect to my Time Capsule disk but the Airport Base Station agent isn't working. I had this problem in the Beta and the RC but fixed it in the Security Policy Editor. I've been looking all morning for the Security Policy Editor and it isn't there. Microsoft just didn't put it in the OS. I tried going through the Group Policy stuff and I took a screenshot which I'll put on with this. If anyone finds a way around this or a way to fix my problem without editing Security Policies please let me know. Attached Thumbnails    Attached Images You got any questions about computer tricks and solution kindly message me on Facebook or whatspp me.   FACEBOOK - Phil Nick Powell  Or whatsapp +233547266719

How to Allow or Prevent Specific Users and Groups from Changing the Date and Time in Windows

Date and Time - Allow or Prevent Users and Groups from Changing

How to Allow or Prevent Specific Users and Groups from Changing the Date and Time in Windows

How to Allow or Prevent Specific Users and Groups from Changing the Date and Time in Windows

   Information

This will show you how to allow or prevent specific users and groups from being able to change the computer date and time in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

You will need to be an administrator to open the Local Security Policy Editor. 

   Note

Default Users and Groups Allowed to Change the Date and Time
NOTE: This user right determines which users and groups can change the time and date on the internal clock of the computer. Users that are assigned this user right can affect the appearance of event logs. If the system time is changed, events that are logged will reflect this new time, not the actual time that the events occurred.

On Local Computer, Workstation, and Servers: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE

On Domain: Administrators, Server Operators, LOCAL SERVICE

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 OPTION ONE 

Allow or Prevent Changing Date and Time using Local Security Policy

1. Open the Local Security Policy window, double click/tap on Local Policies and User Rights Assignment in the left pane to expand them open. (see screenshot below)

 

2. In the right pane of User Rights Assignment, double click/tap on Change the system time. (see screenshot above)

3. To Prevent Users and Groups from Changing the Date and Time
WARNING: Do not remove LOCAL SERVICE.

A) Select (highlight) listed user(s) and/or group(s) that you do not want to be allowed to change the computer date and time, then click/tap on the Remove button. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: You can press and hold the CTRL key and click/tap on listed users and groups to select more than one.

   Tip

To Only Prevent Specific Administrators

• You will also need to remove the Administrators group in addition to step 3A first, then only add each administrator user account name in step 4A that you want to be able to change the date and time.

B) Click/tap on Apply. (see screenshot below)

 

4. To Allow Users and Groups to Change the Date and Time

A) Click/tap on the Add User or Group button. (see screenshot below)

 

B) To Change the Location to Search for "Object Types"

NOTE: This is only if you wanted to search for object types to allow from a location other than your local computer. If you only want to search from your computer, then skip this step and go to step 4C.

• Click/tap on the Locations button. (see screenshot below step 4C)
• Select a location, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

C) Click/tap on the Object Types button. (see screenshot below)

 

D) Check all boxes or the "object types" (ex: Users or Groups) that you want to find and select from in step 4G, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

 

E) Click/tap on the Advanced button. (see screenshot below)

 

F) Click/tap on the Find Now button. (see screenshot below)

 

G) In the bottom pane under Search results, select one or more listed users or groups that you want to allow to be able to change the computer date and time, then click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: You can press and hold the CTRL key and click/tap on listed users and groups to select more than one.

   Tip

To Only Allow Specific Administrators

• You will need to remove the Administrators group in step 3A first, then add each administrator user account name that you want to be able to change the date and time.

H) Click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

 

I) Click/tap on Apply. (see screenshot below)

5. When finished, click/tap on OK. (see screenshots below steps 3B and 4I)

6. Close the Local Security Policy window. (see screenshot below step 1)

 OPTION TWO 

Allow or Prevent Changing Date and Time using an Elevated Command Prompt

NOTE: Be sure to write down changes you make to the user rights assignment so that you will know what you changed later. Please see the NOTE box at the top of the tutorial for the default user rights assignments.

1. If you have not already, click/tap on the Download button below to download the ntrights.exe file originally from within the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools.

A) Save the ntrights.exe file to your desktop.

B) Right click or press and hold on the ntrights.exe file, click/tap on Properties, General tab, and click/tap on the Unblock button if available. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: If you do not have a Unblock button under the General tab, then the file is already unblocked and you can continue on to step 1C.

 

C) Right click or press and hold on the ntrights.exe file and click/tap on Move.

D) Open Windows Explorer and navigate to and open the C:\Windows\System32 folder, then Paste the ntrights.exe file to move it here.

E) If prompted, click/tap on Continue and Yes to approve moving the ntrights.exe file into the System32folder, then close the Windows Explorer window.

2. Open an elevated command prompt (Run as administrator).

3. Prevent Users or Groups to be able to Change the Date and Time
WARNING: Do not remove LOCAL SERVICE.

A) In the elevated command prompt type in the command below and press enter.
NOTE: Substitute User or Group in the command below with the actual user account name (ex: Users) or group name within quotes that you want to prevent.

ntrights -U "User or Group" -R SeSystemtimePrivilege

   Tip

To Only Prevent Specific Administrators

• You will also need to remove the Administrators group in addition to step 3A first, then only add each administrator user account name in step 4A that you want to be able to change the date and time.

4. Allow Users or Groups to be able to Change the Date and Time

A) In the elevated command prompt type in the command below and press enter.
NOTE: Substitute User or Group in the command below with the actual user account name (ex: Users) or group name within quotes that you want to allow.

ntrights -U "User or Group" +R SeSystemtimePrivilege

   Tip

To Only Allow Specific Administrators

• You will need to remove the Administrators group in step 3A first, then add each administrator user account name that you want to be able to change the date and time.

5. When finished, close the elevated command prompt.

That's it,

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