How to Stop Spending Too Much Time Online

How to Stop Spending Too Much Time Online

The Internet can be a valuable resource for education and fun, but how much is too much? Why can't people stop? Here are some tips to help you quit staring at the computer screen and get out and do something productive offline as well as online.

Steps:

* *Figure out how bad it really is*. Take the quiz below, adding up every time you answered "yes". Tally up your points and evaluate:

  * 0-5: Great information coping skills. What's your secret? Please share some tips.
  * 6-10: You have some good skills and a few bad habits. Analyze what's working and not working and fix it.
  * 11-15: You need help. You need to change your mindset and acquire some more information skills.
  * 16-21: It may be too late. Turn off the computer now! You need total immersion.close
Nice job!
  * 2*Do not feel bad about not reading the digital avalanche of email, blog posts, or web content*. You'll never be "caught up" and that's okay. Get what you can get in a reasonable amount of time and don't worry about the rest. The important information will rise to the top. Don't feel guilty about marking everything as read or using the delete button. It can be your best friend.

  * 3*Don't read everything word for word*. Scanning and pattern recognition is a really important skill to have when you need to look at a lot of information. Don't feel that you have to read every blog post of the blogs you're tracking. It helps if you identify what you need to know before drinking from the fire hydrant.

  * 4*Set time limits*. Determine the appropriate amount of online time.

  * Set a frequency for answering blog comments via email, doing outreach, reading blogs, writing posts and other tasks. Set the time of day to check in and a time limit - this is called time boxing. Stick to it; ignore your blog, email, or Twitter until those magic times. The idea is that you don't have to check your email or respond to Twitter or blog posts in real time. Remember to sort and prioritize what is urgent and what is not.
  * Some parental control software includes time control functions that empowers to set the amount of time that a person may spend accessing the Internet or playing games or other computer activities. With programs like EzInternetTimer
 orTimeUpKidz
, you can easily enforce time limits.
  * 5*Know when to turn the computer off and take a walk*. It is important to carve out patches of time to allow for understanding and processing the information you have consumed. This might mean disconnecting electronically on purpose. A scary thought to some, but yes, power down your computer and gadgets and go for a walk. If you feel you have lost your concentration and productivity, it may be due to the stress that you give yourself by staring at a monitor for too long.

  * 1*When you open your email client, does it make you feel anxious about the work that you don't have time to do*?

  * 2*Do you open your email in the morning before making a prioritized to do list and several hours later forget what it was in the first place you wanted to accomplish today*?

  * 3*Do you frequently forget information you need to know*?

  * 4*Do you ever wish the web or social media would just go away*?

  * 5*Do you have email messages sitting in your inbox more than 6 months old that are "pending" further action or unread*?

  * 6*Do you sometimes wish you could read or type faster*?

  * 7*Do you experience frustration at the amount of electronic information you need to process daily*?

  * 8*Do you sit at your computer for longer than an hour at a time without getting up to take a break*?

  * 9*Do you constantly check (even in the bathroom) your email, Twitter or other online service because you are afraid that if you don't, you will become so far behind that you will never catch up*?

  * 10*Is the only time you're off line is when you are sleeping*?

  * 11*Do you feel that you often cannot concentrate*?

  * 12*Are you subscribed to so many blogs that you can't read them and it makes you feel bad*?

  * 13*Do you feel that you have to read word for word all information that comes into your email box or RSS reader or Twitter*?

  * 14*Are you always seeking out additional information from the Internet or friends online to support a decision or complete a project but never processing it all*?

  * 15*Do you get anxious if you are away from the Internet for too long*?

  * 16*Do you open up multiple tabs in your browser and then forget what you were going to do*?

  * 17*Is your email, google docs or hard drive filled with "virtual piles" of information or “drafts” that haven't been processed*?

  * 18*Are you afraid to delete
email or old files because you're afraid you might just need it someday*?

  * 19*Are you unable to locate electronic documents, blog posts, email messages or other online information that you need in the moment without wasting time playing "find the file"*?

  * 20*Do you find yourself easily distracted by online resources that allow you to avoid other, pending work*?

  * 21*When you make it to a games end and you spent all the time you had to play outside you feel really sad*?

How to Use Twitter

            How to Use Twitter

Different social media sites have different uses, strengths, and advantages. Twitter could be called a 'real time social networking' site, a place for sharing information as it happens, and for connecting with others in real time, often resulting in lasting friendships and contacts.

Steps:

* 1*Go to Twitter**.com*[2]
 and sign up for a free account. Do so by entering your name, email address, and desired password in the provided space.

Part One: Tweet and Gather Followers
  * 1*Learn the Twitter lingo and use it appropriately*.[3]

  * Tweet - a Twitter
 single update of 140 characters or less, which can include @Mentions to other users, hashtags
, external links, or simply regular text.
  * Retweet
 or "RT" - taking a tweet from one user and posting it yourself, automatically crediting the source, so that all of your followers can see the tweet. The original retweeting style would take a tweet and re-post it via your own account in the following format: 'RT @(username of person who originally tweeted the tweet you're retweeting): (contents of tweet)'. The current system does away with this format, and instead directly re-posts the tweet, crediting the origin underneath. For example, 'retweeted from @username'.
  * TweetUps
 - Using Twitter to meet with other Twitter folks.
  * Trending Topics (TTs) - "Trending Topics" lists a range of subjects which many users across Twitter are talking about simultaneously. When Twitter first got started, "Trending Topics" were those which were most popular during the span of the entire previous week. But new, more advanced algorithms have now made it easier to detect recent trends, and cite the very latest most-talked-about subjects. These days, the "Trending Topics" list contains things that thousands of people across the whole of Twitter are discussing at any one time. When you click on a Trending Topic in the list, it will bring up a range of tweets, mentioning each matter of interest, and for each Trending Topic there will be up to three 'Top Tweets' highlighted--Those are the tweets in each topic which have been retweeted more than 150 times. You can view a list of trends in your area in the right-hand column of the homepage.
  * Lists - Users can organize the people they follow into lists of businesses or personalities which are related in some way. For example, a user could list all of the NPOs andcharities
 they follow into a single list, for easy reference.
  * Promoted Tweets - A single trending topic which a company or organization can pay to 'trend', as to gain attention and traffic from Twitter users worldwide.
  * 2*Tweet*. If you want to let your followers know what you are doing, type it into the 'What's happening?' text box and then click on the 'Tweet' button. Note that tweets are limited to 140 characters or less; otherwise, the "Tweet" button will go into a minus.

  * As you type, a countdown is offered to help you keep track of the character count of your tweets. The allowed characters are in gray, then the last 10 go red, and then a red minus symbol appears when you are past the zero (0) indicator.
  * 3*Use hashtags*. Prefacing a word with a '#' will create a hashtag. A hashtag makes a certain word easily searchable. For more information on hashtags see the wikiHow article on How to use Hashtags with Twitter
.

  * Some Trending topics will include hashtags, thus making it easier for users to tap into a Twitter-wide conversation regarding a single matter of interest.
  * A prime example of the usage of hashtags can be seen with Major League Baseball, which uses team-name hashtags (#Mets, for example) to pull together lists of in-game tweets, which they display on their website.
  * 4*Gather Followers*
. Your Twitter can be as intimate or as big as you choose. If your goal is to gather lots of followers, though, be sure to keep your posts interesting and relevant. You shouldn't underestimate the power of following others, either—often times if you follow someone they'll follow you back. Finally, give your favorite followers shout outs occasionally. This could be through direct tweets, blogs, or a simple #FF (#FollowFriday) mechanism. This is where you tweet a short list of your key followers who you think would be good for others to follow and include the hashtag #FF, they are generally sent out at the end of the week hence the name. This will often be reciprocated, meaning your name gets circulated. However, #FollowFridays are going out of fashion and many commentators question their worth due to their spam-like nature. A simple RT (re-tweet) can be a very effective way of attracting followers. Re-tweets are a real time affirmation of someone else's statement and is often rewarded with a follow.

  * 5*Check the replies from your followers that are directed at you*. Click '@Mentions' to see if there are any replies to any of your 'tweets'. When tweeting
, using '@' followed by a username (with no spaces) in your tweet will send a mention to the user you choose. For example, '@username' will send a mention to 'username', and the entire tweet will show up in his '@mentions' section.

  * 6*Decide your own style and times for tweeting*. Twitter, like many social media applications, can become addicting
and time-sucking. Make a decision early on about how much time you will devote to it and about how big your "tribe" of followers will be. Avoid worrying about getting heaps of followers; that's competitive rather than relating and it will end up wearing you out. Instead, focus on quality connections and information-sharing and don't get too upset when someone unfollows you; it happens and you can't change it. If you feel Twitter is overwhelming at any time, simply take a break from it and come back later, refreshed.

  * Anthropological and sociological studies have claimed time and again that we can only cope with being part of a tribe of 150 to 200 people.[4]
 Anything more than that and we get confused and lose the intimacy of connection. Keep that in mind when aiming for too many followers!
  * Read How to avoid a Twitter addiction
 and How to defeat a Twitter addiction
 if relevant!
Part Two: Find and Organize People You Follow
  * 1*Figure out who to follow*. You will probably find that you know quite a few people on Twitter. Using the menu tab on your page click on 'Who to Follow', and there are several ways to find people on Twitter, as follows:

  * Use the 'Find Friends' link to find people you know through your various Gmail
, AOL
, MSN
, Hotmail
 andYahoo!
 accounts.
  * Use the 'View suggestions' link for a wide range of possibilities that may, or may not, connect with your interests. (Twitter is also working on personalizing lists of suggested followers, so keep an eye out for the feature.)
  * Use the 'Browse Interests' tab to find people by interest.
  * 2*Look for people from organizations
 that you are in or for those that share a common interest*. There are many business, companies, celebrities, and non-profit organizations on Twitter, ranging from Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) to Greenpeace (@greenpeace).

  * 3*Create lists*. If you're following lots of people, it can get hard to sift through all the tweets. For easy reference, you can organize the people you follow into a list. To add someone to a list, go to their profile. Then, click the person icon in the toolbar and select "Add to List." A menu with your lists will pop up; you can choose to create a new list or add the person to an existing one.

Part Three: Set Up Your Profile
  * 1*Upload a profile picture*. This picture will be displayed with your name across the site. It must be a JPG, GIF, or PNG file and must be smaller than 700 KB. To do so, click on "settings" in the drop down menu below your username. Then click on "Choose File" to select a file from your computer.

  * 2*Add your name, location, and website*. Under your profile picture, you have the choice to enter your full name. Adding a full name allows you to keep a professional aspect regardless of your username. You can also enter a location to let people know where you're tweeting from and link to your homepage or blog if you desire.

  * 3*Work on your pithy 'bio
'*. Make it eye-catching and interesting. Do it just right and it will help you build up followers; people thinking of following you do read the biographies to see if they have reason to follow you. Bear in mind that a biography can be up to 160 characters long, so you'll have to keep it short and to the point. Don't worry about typing your real name or website URL here—those can both be entered separately (as shown in the previous step).

  * 4*Decide whether you want your tweets to be posted to Facebook*. This can give you more view per tweet. If you so desire, click the "Posts your Tweets to Facebook" button at the bottom of the profile page.

  * 5*Edit your language and time zone*. Under the "Account" 

How to Pretend to Hack a Website

How to Pretend to Hack a Website

For a prank, you can pretend to hack a website. The methods given here do not affect the website content; what you change is only visible on your computer. As soon as the pages is refreshed, it will all be back to normal.

Steps:

First Method
  * 1*Go to the page you want to hack*. Wait for it to be loaded fully. If you do it before, it will only edit what has already loaded.

  * 2*Copy this code into the URL bar*:

  * javascript: document.body.contentEditable = 'true'; document.designMode = 'on'; void 0
  * 3*Hit Stop*. If it worked correctly, the links will have turned into a more saturated blue color, and when you click somewhere you'll be able to edit text.

  * 4*Edit*. You can change text by highlighting it and typing. You can stretch or delete images just by clicking on them. Or, you can just highlight the whole page and hit delete.

  * 5*Type the following code to make the page uneditable again*:

  * javascript: document.body.contentEditable = 'false'; document.designMode = 'off'; void 1
  * 6*Once you have made the page uneditable again, left-click in the URL Bar and press ESC*. This will reset the URL to the page you are on, making it look authentic. Or, you can open another tab and go back to the edited page!

Bookmark Method
  * 1*Create a new bookmark*. For the URL put this: --> javascript: document.body.contentEditable = 'true'; document.designMode = 'on'; void 0 <-- Then save the bookmark as (for example) "edit page".
  * 2*Create a second bookmark*. For the URL put this: --> javascript: document.body.contentEditable = 'false'; document.designMode = 'off'; void 1 <-- Save it as (for example) "End Editing".
  * 3*Click on the "edit page" bookmark to edit the page you are on*. Click the "End Editing" bookmark to make the site appear to be authentic.

How to Hack

                How to Hack

Primarily, hacking was used in the "good old days" for learning information about systems and IT in general. In recent years, thanks to a few villain actors, hacking has taken on dark connotations. Conversely, many corporations employ hackers to test the strengths and weaknesses of their own systems. These hackers know when to stop, and the positive trust they build earns them a large salary.

Steps:

Before You Hack

  * 1*Learn a programming language*. You shouldn't limit yourself to any particular language, but there are a few guidelines.
  * C is the language the Unix was built with. It (along with assembly language) teaches something that's very important in hacking: how memory works.
  * Python or Ruby are high-level, powerful scripting languages that can be used to automate various tasks.
  * Perl is a reasonable choice in this field as well, while PHP is worth learning because the majority of web applications use PHP.
  * Bash scripting is a must. That is how to easily manipulate Unix/Linux systems—writing scripts, which will do most of the job for you.
  * Assembly language is a must-know. It is the basic language that your processor understands, and there are multiple variations of it. At the end of the day, all programs are eventually interpreted as assembly. You can't truly exploit a program if you don't know assembly.
  * 2*Know your target*. The process of gathering information about your target is known as "enumeration". The more you know in advance, the fewer surprises you'll have.
Hacking
  * 1*Use a *nix terminal for commands*. Cygwin
 will help emulate a *nix for Windows users. Nmap
 in particular usesWinPCap
 to run on Windows and does not require Cygwin. However, Nmap works poorly on Windows systems due to a lack of raw sockets. You should also consider using Linux or BSD, which are both more flexible, more reliable, and more secure. Most Linux distributions come with many useful tools pre-installed.
  * 2*Secure your machine first*. Make sure you've fully understood all common techniques to protect yourself. Start with the basics — have you found a server hosting a site about illegal or possibly bad activity? Attempt to hack it in any way you can. Don't change the site, just make it yours.
  * 3*Test the target*. Can you reach the remote system? While you can use the ping
utility (which is included in most operating systems) to see if the target is active, you can not always trust the results — it relies on the ICMP protocol, which can be easily shut off by paranoid system administrators.
  * 4*Determine the operating system (OS)*. Run a scan of the ports, and try pOf, or nmap to run a port scan. This will show you the ports that are open on the machine, the OS, and can even tell you what type of firewall or router they are using so you can plan a course of action. You can activate OS detection in nmap by using the -O switch.
  * 5*Find a path or open port in the system*. Common ports such as FTP (21) and HTTP (80) are often well protected, and possibly only vulnerable to exploits yet to be discovered.
  * Try other TCP and UDP ports that may have been forgotten, such as Telnet and various UDP ports left open for LAN gaming.
  * An open port 22 is usually evidence of an SSH (secure shell) service running on the target, which can sometimes be brute forced.
  * 6*Crack the password or authentication process*. There are several methods for cracking a password, including brute force. Using brute force on a password is an effort to try every possible password contained within a pre-defined dictionary of brute force software
  * Users are often discouraged from using weak passwords, so brute force may take a lot of time. However, there have been major improvements in brute-force techniques.
  * Most hashing algorithms are weak, and you can significantly improve the cracking speed by exploiting these weaknesses (like you can cut the MD5 algorithm in 1/4, which will give huge speed boost).
  * Newer techniques use the graphics card as another processor — and it's thousands of times faster.
  * You may try using Rainbow Tables for the fastest password cracking. Notice that password cracking is a good technique only if you already have the hash of password.
  * Trying every possible password while logging to remote machine is not a good idea, as it's easily detected by intrusion detection systems, pollutes system logs, and may take years to complete.
  * It's often much easier to find another way into a system than cracking the password.
  * 7*Get "super-user" privileges*. Try to get root privileges if targeting a *nix machine, or administrator privileges if taking on Windows systems.
  * Most information that will be of vital interest is protected and you need a certain level of authentication to get it. To see all the files on a computer you need super-user privileges - a user account that is given the same privileges as the "root" user in Linux and BSD operating systems.
  * For routers this is the "admin" account by default (unless it has been changed); for Windows, this is the Administrator account.
  * Gaining access to a connection doesn't mean you can access everything. Only a super user, the administrator account, or the root account can do this.
  * 8*Use various tricks*. Often, to gain super-user status you have to use tactics such as creating a "buffer overflow", which causes the memory to dump and that allows you to inject a code or perform a task at a higher level than you're normally authorized.
  * In unix-like systems this will happen if the bugged software has setuid bit set, so the program will be executed as a different user (super-user for example).
  * Only by writing or finding an insecure program that you can execute on their machine will allow you to do this.
  * 9*Create a backdoor*. Once you have gained full control over a machine, it's a good idea to make sure you can come back again. This can be done by"backdooring" an important system service, such as the SSH server. However, your backdoor may be removed during the next system upgrade. A really experienced hacker would backdoor the compiler itself, so every compiled software would be a potential way to come back.
  * 10*Cover your tracks*. Don't let the administrator know that the system is compromised. Don't change the website (if any), and don't create more files than you really need. Do not create any additional users. Act as quickly as possible. If you patched a server like SSHD, make sure it has your secret password hard-coded. If someone tries to log-in with this password, the server should let them in, but shouldn't contain any crucial information.

How to Take a Screenshot in Mac OS X

How to Take a Screenshot in Mac OS X

Take a screenshot in Mac os x

If you need to snap a picture of a funny chat conversation, show an expert an error message on your system, create instructions for performing a task, or even contribute to a wikiHow article, a screenshot is the ideal way to show someone exactly what is on your computer screen. Taking a screenshot on Mac OS X is easy, and there are a variety of simple ways to capture just the image you need.

Steps:

Screenshot a Portion of Your Screen
  * 1*Press "Command+Shift+4"*. Your cursor will turn into a small cross-hair reticle.

  * 2*Click and drag your cursor to highlight the area you'd like to take a picture of*. A grayed rectangle should appear where you drag your cursor. If you need to adjust your windows at all, press "esc" to return to a regular cursor without taking a picture.

  * 3*Let go of the mouse*. You should hear a brief camera shutter noise if your computer's sound is turned on. That signals that your screenshot has been taken.

  * 4*Find your screenshot on your desktop*. It will be saved as a .png file named "screenshot" labeled with the date and time.

  * Earlier versions of OS X will save it as "Picture #"—for example, if it's the 5th screenshot on your desktop it will be labeled as "Picture 5".

  * 5*Use the screenshot*. Once you have taken your screenshots, they are now ready to be used as needed. You can attach them to an email, upload them to the Web, or even drag them straight into an application such as a word processor.

Take a Shot of Your Entire Screen
  * 1*Make sure your screen displays exactly what you want to show in your screenshot image*. Ensure all the relevant windows are visible.

  * 2*Press "Command+Shift+3"*. If your sound is on, your computer should make a brief camera shutter noise.

  * 3*Find your screenshot on your desktop*. It will be saved as "screenshot" labeled with the date and time.

  * Earlier versions of OS X will save it as "Picture #"—for example, if it's the 5th screenshot on your desktop it will be labeled "Picture 5".

Save a Screenshot to the Clipboard
  * 1*Press"Command+*Control*+Shift+3"*. This method works exactly like the one above, except the screenshot does not immediately create a file. Instead, the image is saved to the clipboard, the same temporary storage area where your computer remembers the text that you have copied.

  * You can also take a portion screenshot with this method using"Command+*Control*+Shift+4"and dragging your reticle over the appropriate part of your screen, exactly as the portion screenshot method.

  * 2*Use "Command+V" or "Edit > Paste" to paste your image*. Your screenshot image can be pasted straight into any compatible application, such as a Word document, an image editing program, and many email services.

Screenshot of an Open Window
  * 1*Press "Command+Shift+4" and hit "Spacebar"*. The cross-hair will turn into a small camera. You can press Spacebar again to switch back to the reticle

  * 2*Move your cursor over the window you want to capture*. The camera will highlight different windows blue as it moves over them. You can use keyboard commands such as"Command+Tab" to shift through your windows while still in this mode.

  * 3*Click on the window*. The picture of the window you selected will be saved to the desktop by default just like the other screenshot methods.

Grab Utility Method
  * 1*Go to "Applications" > "Utilities"> "Grab"*. This opens the Grab application. You will see the menus shown in the upper left of your screen, but no windows will open.

  * 2*Click the "Capture" menu and choose between the four different options*.

  * To take a picture of your entire screen, click on"Screen" (or just use the keyboard command "Apple Key + Z"). A window will pop up telling you where to click and letting you know that the window will not appear in the shot.

  * To take a picture of a portion of your screen, click on "Selection". A window will pop up instructing you to drag your mouse over the portion of your screen you'd like to capture.

  * To take a picture of a specific window, select"Window". Then, click on the window you'd like to take a picture of.

  * 3*When the new window opens, choose "Save"*. You can also choose "Save As" to give it a different name and/or move it to a more appropriate location, but note that it can only be saved as a .tiff file. Note that the file is not automatically saved.

Altering the Default Location of the Saved Files
  * 1*Create a new folder*. Do so in Finder by going to "File" > "New Folder".

  * 2*Name the folder*. Do so by clicking once on "untitled folder." Enter your desired name into the box, such as "Screenshots".

  * 3*Open a terminal screen*
. This can be found in the finder, under utilities.

  * 4**In the command line, copy"defaults write com"*.apple.screencapture location , making sure to include a space after"location".* *Don’t click Return*.

  * 5*Drag the folder you want into the terminal window*. This will add the new screenshot destination to the command line.

  * 6*Click "Return"*. A new command line will appear.

  * 7*Copy "killall SystemUIServer"into the command line and hit "Return"*. This resets the terminal, allowing the changes to take immediate effect.

  * 8*Be careful not to delete the folder*. Otherwise, you will have to recreate it or redo this process in order to assign a new default location for screenshots.

Additional Methods
  * 1*Use Skitch*
. Skitch will allow you to make basic edits to your screenshots and upload them to the web.

  * 2*Monosnap*
 is a powerful screenshot tool. Take a screenshot, annotate it and upload it to the cloud, save or open in any other r external editor.

  * 3*Use Jing*
. Similar to Skitch, Jing lets you take screenshots and upload them directly to the web. You can also use it to take videos of your screen.

How to Delete Files That Cannot Be Deleted

How to Delete Files That Cannot Be Deleted

Files may be locked by various reasons. So how to delete those files which, try as you might, you cannot delete? This article will give some ways to help you delete those files

Steps:

*
  *1*Exist the apps which may still use those files*. Files are often still been read or used by some program. If you exist those apps, you will be able to delete the files.

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  * 2*Restart Computer and then try to delete the file again*. Some apps may hidden in the background, restart the computer is a good way to kill the app and make the file deletable.

  * 3*Log in as Computer administrator and try to delete the file*.

  * 4*Change the file property to be editable and try delete again*.

  * 5*Try anti-virus program to scan the computer if above all failed*.

How to recover deleted photos

HOW TO RECOVER DELETED PHOTOS

How to Recover Deleted Pictures
When you delete pictures on computer running Microsoft Windows or on a memory card, the link to the data disappears, but the data still remains until overwritten by new files. If you act quickly, you may be able to successfully recover deleted pictures on your computer or memory card. If you can't recover deleted pictures on your computer through the Recycle Bin, you can try restoring previously saved versions of the files. To restore deleted pictures on a memory card, however, you'll need to download a photo recovery program.

Use the Recycle Bin to Recover Deleted Pictures on Your Computer

Steps:

* 1*Open the Recycle Bin (found on your desktop or in the Start Menu) and check there for the deleted picture files*.
  * 2*Select the files or folders you want to recover*.
  * 3*Right-click and choose "Restore" from the menu*. These actions will restore the files to their original location prior to deletion.
Restore Previous Versions of Deleted Pictures on Your Computer
  * 1*Pull up the Start Menu and select "Computer" to locate the folder that contained the picture files you want to recover*. Be sure that it is the folder where the files were actually saved, rather than a library.
  * 2*Right-click on the designated folder and, in the pop-up menu, select "Restore previous versions*." If your files were in a folder located in a drive, such as C:\, then select "Restore previous versions" by right clicking on that particular drive.
  * 3*Review the list of previous versions of the folder or files within this folder/drive*. Determine the most recent previous version of the picture files, or the folder containing them, that you want to restore and double-click on it.
  * 4*Move the deleted picture files or folder containing them to a new location on your computer, by clicking and dragging them to that location in the access menu on the left side of the "Computer" window*. Ideal locations for the new save might be a new folder, the desktop or an external hard drive.
Recover Deleted Photos on Your Camera or Memory Card
  * 1*Access a USB port to connect your camera to your computer and recover deleted pictures on your memory card*. Some computers have card readers, allowing you to insert the memory card directly into the computer for this process.
  * 2*Download a photo recovery program for memory cards*. Look for a free program that is an executable file you don't have to install on your computer, such as ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery, PC Inspector Smart Recovery or the Kingston Memory Card Data Recovery Tool.
  * 3*Run the program by double clicking on the downloaded executable file and clicking "Run*."
  * 4*Choose the drive containing the deleted picture files from the available card reader drives or camera drives in the pull-down menu*.
  * 5*Indicate the location on your computer where you want the recovered files to be stored*. Enter that information in the appropriate location on the program.
  * 6*Begin the restoration process by clicking on "Start*." Depending on the number of deleted picture files you're attempting to restore, the process can take just a few minutes or extend into several hours.

two tips for formating a computer without cd

TWO TIPS FOR FORMATING A COMPUTER WITHOUT CD

2 Tips for Format A Computer Without CDBefore start discussion on format a computer without cd, we know formatting is easier and faster when having severe problems with their computer that could possibly be caused by a virus, to delete the partition and reformat the hard drive because it ensures that the virus is gone.  Reformatting the hard drive is like wiping off a chalkboard and starting over with a clean surface.

If you have used your PC for a long period of time and it has become slow and bogged down, reformatting can help make your computer seem brand new again. If a computer is reformatted in this manner, caution should be taken to reformat all hard drives attached to the computer since the virus that infected the machine could have infected files on other hard drives, not just the primary drive.You can also use the built-in software on your computer to format a hard drive. There are a number of tools to help you do these things. Formatting a hard drive causes all of the data on the drive to be deleted, so don't format a hard drive unless you've backed up.
*2 Tips For Format A Computer Without CD:***
Tips for Format A Computer Without CD
*1: **Format using command prompt*To format using command prompt click start ->All Program-> Accessories-> command prompt then type format <drive letter:> /fs:ntfs ("fs specifies the type of file system") "example: format d: /fs:ntfs" (you can also access command prompt using run and type 'cmd')Tips for Format A Computer Without CD
*2: Format using Computer Management*Log in as an administrator on your PC. Then start -> control panel-> Administrative Tools-> Computer management then select Disk Management located in storage section, then just right  click on drive that you want to format and select format option.
Using this method you can't format primary drive If you want to format primary drive also you can follow steps in "Step by step XP Installation
". Both methods are simplest ways to format hard drive excluding primary drive. I hope this "'format a computer without cd'" short tutorial help you to repair your PC.

How to format pc without cd

HOW TO FORMAT COMPUTER WITHOUT CD

How to Format a Computer Without a Windows CD

Formatting a computer hard drive is always a last-resort effort to pursue only when all other methods of attempting to fix a problem have failed. A formatted hard drive will be completely wiped of all data, including the operating system. The Microsoft Windows operating system comes with a built-in feature that allows you to format a hard drive without having to use a boot disc or installation CD.

Steps:

  *  Step 1 of 4
Click "Start," then "Control Panel." Double-click on "Administrative Tools."
  *  Step 2 of 4
Double-click "Computer Management" and then click "Continue" when a box pops up. Wait for a new window to appear and then scroll down through the list of options on the left pane. Click on the "+" sign next to the "Storage" option and then click on "Disk Management."
  *  Step 3 of 4
Find the hard drive you want to format in the list of drives in the center pane. Right-click on the drive and choose the "Format..." option from the new menu that will appear.
  *  Step 4 of 4
Choose the "NTFS" option from the drop-down menu labeled as "File System." Leave the "Allocation Size" option at "Default" and then click on the "OK" button to begin the formatting process.Tips & Warnings
  * You can only access the format option if you are currently logged into an account on the computer that has administrative access.
  * Depending on the size of the hard drive and the amount of data you have on it, the formatting process could take several hours.
  * Once the drive has been formatted, the Microsoft Windows operating system will be completely deleted. The only way to continue to use that drive will be to purchase a Windows installation disc and reinstall the operating system.

How to format a pc with windows xp3

HOW TO FORMAT A PC WITH WINDOWS XP3

How to Format a PC and Install Windows XP SP3
Your Windows XP PC is corrupted and you want to format your Windows XP or you want to install a fresh copy of Windows XP with Service Pack 3 and you do not know how to do this or you don't want to do any mistake during formatting, then follow these simple steps.

WINDOWS XP3

STEPS:
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  * *Get Windows XP installation CD*. You usually get it with your pc, if you buy windows. If you don't have, Buy a CD from Microsoft. You will need the key for installation.

  * 2*Start your pc and press key F2, F12 or delete key (Depends on your PC model)*. Your PC Bios settings will be displayed. Find boot menu. In boot device priority select CD-ROM as first boot device.

  * 3*Insert your Windows XP cd and restart your pc*. Your pc will boot from CD and windows installation will start. Press enter at this screen.

  * 4*Accept License agreement by pressing F8 key*.

  * 5*Select hard drive partition for installation of XP*.

  * 6*If you want, you may create separate partition at this screen by pressing 'C' key and defining the size of partition*.

  * 7*Now select your desired partition for installation of Windows XP and press enter*.

  * 8*Choose to format the partition*. Choose NTFS quick.

  * 9*Setup will format the partition*.

  * 10*After formatting, Setup will start copying files on to the hard disk*.

  * 11*After copying of files, setup will start installing Windows*. You can see the progress in the progress bar on left pane.

  * 12*Select desired language and regional settings, when prompted by setup*.

  * 13*Enter windows key*. This usually comes with windows installation disk, written behind the pack. You can also buy a key online from microsoft.

  * 14*Type a name for your computer*. If you need, you can also type a password to login or else you can leave it empty.

  * 15*Select time and date settings and time zone according to your country*.

  * 16*Provide network settings for networking pc's or select typical settings and press enter

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  * 17*Setup will install devices and register components*.

  * 18*After completion setup will do a cleanup of files and will restart your pc automatically*. At this stage you can remove CD from drive.

  * 19*Click ok, When windows prompt you to improve your screen*

How to format an sd card on android

HOW TO FORMAT AN SD CARD ON ANDROID

Format on Android:

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  * *Insert your MicroSD card*. For phones the MicroSD port is typically behind the battery. You will need to open the back panel and remove the battery to access the slot. The card should slide in and click into place. Do not force the card.

  * Tablets typically have SD card readers on the side of the tablet. Refer to your product’s documentation to find the exact location.
  * 2*Open the device’s Storage Settings*. After inserting the SD card, open the Settings by tapping the Menu button while viewing the Home screen, or by opening the Settings app from the App Drawer. Select Storage from the Settings menu, under the Device heading.

  * 3*Unmount the SD card*. Tap "Unmount SD card" option.

  * 4*Format the SD card*. In the Storage submenu, scroll down to the SD card section. Tap “Format SD card” to begin the format process. Tap the button again to continue. If your SD card is locked, you will need to enter your SD card PIN. Once you do, the format will proceed.

  * All of your data will be lost. Be sure that you have backed up any important files from the SD card before formatting.

How to format an sd card on Mac os x

HOW TO FORMAT AN SD CARD ON MAC OS X

FORMAT ON MAC OS X:

* *Insert the SD card*. Use either an internal SD card port or a USB card reader. If you are using a MicroSD card, you will need an adapter that allows it to plug into a standard SD card port.

  * The SD card will mount automatically onto your desktop when inserted.
  * 2*Open the Disk Utility*. You can find the Disk Utility program in the Utilities folder in your Applications. Select the SD card from the list of drives in the left frame.

  * 3*Erase the SD card data*. Select the Erase tab in the main window after selecting your SD card. Select FAT32 from the Volume Format dropdown menu and enter a name for the SD card in the Name field. Click Erase… when you are ready to format. Disk Utility will ask you to confirm.

  * Formatting the SD card will erase all of the data stored on it. Be sure that you have made backups of any important files before formatting.

How to Format an sd card on Windows

HOW TO FORMAT AN SD CARD ON WINDOWS

Format on Windows:

How to Format an SD Card
An SD (Secure Digital) card is a digital storage device that is often used in portable devices such as digital cameras and cell phones because of its small size and light weight. Formatting SD cards is usually required to make them compatible with the device that they will be used with. Follow this guide to format your SD card in Windows, Mac OS X, or on your Android device.

* *Connect the SD card to your computer*. If your computer has an SD card slot you can insert the SD card directly into the port. If you are using a MicroSD card, you will need an adapter to allow it to fit into standard SD card ports.

  * If your computer does not have an SD card port built-in, you can use an external USB card reader that plugs into any USB port on your computer.

  * You can link a portable device such as your cell phone or digital camera to your computer (also usually done via USB). You can then insert the SD card into the portable device and it will temporarily act as an SD card reader.

  * 2*Open the Computer window*. Click the Start or Windows menu and select Computer (Windows Vista/7) or My Computer (Windows XP). For Windows 8 users, type “computer” and click the Computer icon in the Apps search results.

  * 3*Find your SD card*. The removable drive that appears last in the "Devices with Removable Storage" list should be the SD card that you just connected to your computer. Open the SD card to verify that it is the correct card that you want to format. Return to the Computer screen.

  * 4*Open the Format tool*. Right-click on the SD card and select "Format" from the menu that pops up. This will take you to the Format window. Keep “Capacity” and “Allocation unit size” set to default.

  * 5*Select the file system*. This is the way files are stored on the card. Different systems use different file structures. In order for the SD card to be read by any device, select FAT32 as the file system. This will enable it to be read by cameras, phones, printers, Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, and more.

  * Quick Format: Ticking this box formats your SD card quickly without checking the card for hardware errors. If you are formatting SD cards for the first time or suspect that they are malfunctioning you should leave this option un-ticked.
  * 6*Click the Start button after you have made your selections*. Press the OK button in the window that pops up to give your confirmation. After you confirm, your SD card will be formatted and you will end up with a blank memory card that can be inserted in any device that accepts SD cards.

how to install windows 8

HOW TO INSTALL WINDOWS 8

windows 8:

Turn on your PC so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows 8 DVD or USB flash drive, and then shut down your PC
Restart your PC.

If you restart your PC and your current version of Windows starts, you might have to change the boot order in your PC's BIOS settings so that your PC boots from the media. To get instructions on changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer's website.

To change the boot order, you'll generally press a combination of keys (such as F2, F12, Delete, Esc) immediately after you turn on your PC. If your current version of Windows still starts, try again by waiting until Windows asks you to sign in, and then restart your PC again.

On the Install Windows page, enter your language and other preferences, and then click Next.

On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next.

On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.

On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, click Drive options (advanced).

Click the partition that you want to change, click the formatting option you want to perform, and then follow the instructions.

When you've finished formatting, click Next.

Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows 8.

           How to Format a Computer

Formatting a computer involves erasing all of the data on the computer's hard drive, and then reinstalling the operating system so that the computer is restored to factory defaults. This can be useful if your computer is malfunctioning, or you are planning on selling or donating it. Follow this guide to format your  Mac OS X computer.

Mac OS X

Method 1:

1. Backup your data. When you format a computer, you will lose all of your files and data. The programs can’t be backed up; they will need to be reinstalled. Any files—including documents, music, pictures, and videos—that you want to save need to be copied to a backup location.

• You can use DVDs, CDs, external hard drives, flash drives, or the cloud, depending on how much data you have to backup.

2. Reboot your Mac. While the computer is rebooting, hold down the Command + R keys. This will open the Recovery menu. Select Disk Utility and click Continue.

3. Format your disk. Select your hard drive from the left frame in the Disk Utility. Select the Erase tab. In the Format dropdown menu, select Mac OS Extended (Journaled). Enter any name you would like and then click Erase.

• All of the data will be deleted from the disk at this point. Make sure you have properly backed up any important files.
• Close Disk Utility after the Erase process is complete.

4. Begin the Mac OS X installation process. Verify that you are connected to a network and select Reinstall Mac OS X. You will need to verify your license by entering your Apple ID and password. You will also need to accept the license agreements.

5. Select the disk to install to. The installer will prompt you to select a disk to install the OS to. Select the disk that you just erased using Disk Utility.

6. Wait for the process to complete. Mac OS X will begin installing itself, and requires no input from the user. The computer may reboot during the installation process. After installation is complete, the desktop appears.

How to Format a Computer

                         How to Format a Computer

  

Formatting a computer involves erasing all of the data on the computer's hard drive, and then reinstalling the operating system so that the computer is restored to factory defaults. This can be useful if your computer is malfunctioning, or you are planning on selling or donating it. Follow this guide to format your Windows 7

Windows:

Method 1:

1. Backup your data. When you format a computer, you will lose all of your files and data. The programs can’t be backed up; they will need to be reinstalled. Any files—including documents, music, pictures, and videos—that you want to save need to be copied to a backup location.

• You can use DVDs, CDs, external hard drives, flash drives, or the cloud, depending on how much data you have to backup

2.Set your BIOS to boot from CD. To do this, restart the computer and enter the setup screen when the manufacturer logo appears. The key to do this will be displayed, and varies by manufacturer. The most common keys are F2, F10, F12, and Del.

• Once in the BIOS menu, select the Boot menu. Change the order of devices so that your computer boots from CD before booting from the hard drive. Save your changes and exit. Your computer will restart.
• If you are installing from a flash drive, then you will need to set the BIOS to boot from removable storage

3.Begin Setup. If the CD has been inserted and the BIOS is set correctly, you will see a message telling you to “Press any key to boot from CD…” Press a key on the keyboard and the setup process for Windows 7 will launch.

• Your system may automatically launch the setup program without asking you to press any key.

4.Begin Setup. If the CD has been inserted and the BIOS is set correctly, you will see a message telling you to “Press any key to boot from CD…” Press a key on the keyboard and the setup process for Windows 7 will launch.

• Your system may automatically launch the setup program without asking you to press any key.

5.Choose your preferences. You will be prompted to confirm your Language, Time & Currency format, and Keyboard or input method. Select the appropriate options for you and click Next.

6.Click Install Now. Do not click Repair Computer, even if you are repairing a computer by reinstalling Windows. Once clicked, Setup will begin loading the files it needs to continue.

7.Read and accept the terms. In order to advance, you must indicate that you have read and agree to Microsoft’s terms of use. Be sure to read through it so that you know your rights and limitations as a user.

8.Choose Custom install. This will allow you to perform a clean installation. Formatting the computer means wiping it of all the data that is on it, so you will be performing a clean installation, so that you will be given the option to erase the disk.

9.Delete the partition. A window will open asking where you would like to install Windows. In order to perform a clean install, you need to delete the old partition and start with a clean slate. Click “Drive options (advanced).” This will give you the ability to delete and create partitions.

• Select the partition of your existing operating system and click the Delete button.
  
• If your hard drive has multiple partitions, be sure to delete the correct one. Any data on a deleted partition is lost for good.
  
• Confirm the deletion process.

10.Select the Unallocated Space and click Next. There is no need to create a partition before you install Windows 7, this is done automatically.

11.Wait while Windows installs files. The percentage next to Expanding Windows files will steadily increase. This part of the process can take up to 30 minutes.

• Windows will automatically restart your computer when finished.
  
• Setup will launch again, and a message will tell you that Setup is updating registry settings.
  
• Setup will then configure your computer’s services. This happens every time you start Windows, but will happen in the background next time.
  
• A window will open letting you know that Windows is completing the installation. Your computer will restart again when this is complete.
  
• Setup will now load drivers and check video settings. This part does not require any input from you.

12. Enter your user name and computer name. Your username will be used to log in to the computer and personalize your account. Your computer name is the name that your computer will display on the network.

• You can add more users later through the Windows 7 control panel.
• Windows will ask you for a password. This is optional but highly recommended, especially if the computer will be accessible by users other than yourself. If you’d rather not have a password, leave the fields blank and click Next.

13. Enter your product key. This is the 25-character key that came with your copy of Windows. Check the “Automatically activate Windows when I’m online” to have Windows automatically verify your key the next time it is connected to the internet.

14. Select your Windows Update option. To make sure that your copy of Windows runs securely and stably, it is highly recommended that you choose one of the first two options. The first option will install all updates automatically, the second option will prompt you when important updates are available.

15. Select your date and time. These should be correct already as they are linked to your BIOS, but you can change them now if they are not. Check the box if your area observes Daylight Savings.

16. Select network preferences. If your computer is connected to a network, you will be given an option to identify that network. Most users will select Home or Work network. If your computer is being used in a public place, select Public network. Mobile broadband users should always select Public network.

• Windows will now attempt to connect your computer to the network. This process is completely automated.

17. Explore your desktop. After one final loading screen, your new Windows 7 desktop will appear. Installation is now complete.