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How to Speed Up Windows Computer

Having a slow computer is not something most users fancy, but that is what most of us end up with after prolonged usage despite having the latest hardware. Understandably, there are also a few of us who are trapped with a low-end PC and are forced to get as much out of it as possible. This article caters to both these type of users as it not only explains how to make your computer as fast as it was when new but also how to reduce the footprint of your system to utilize your PC's current system resources in the best possible way. 1) Make sure your PC isn't infected by a virus, worm or other malware Anyone who has  used an infected computer  will verify how painfully slow a computer becomes when infected by a virus. More tech savvy users will counter that an infected computer's speed depends upon the type of malware. To be honest, it does. However, based on my personal experience, I can say that while some malware are designed specifically for making computers slow and un...

Enable or Disable Hibernation in Windows 7, 8 and 10

Hibernation is a special power saving state designed for laptops which do not have easy access to power supply for an extended amount of time. When you put your computer to sleep, your running programs stay in the memory (RAM) and your computer keeps drawing power to keep the RAM running. Hibernation on the other hand stores the content of your computer's memory on the hard disk in a hidden protected system file (C:/ hiberfil.sys ) which generally consumes disk space equal to 75% of your computer's RAM size. This means that all your running programs and open documents are stored on your computer's hard disk as opposed to staying in the RAM. So, after hibernation, when you start your computer, your running programs are loaded in your computer's memory from your computer's hard disk. This leads to a reduction in the amount of power consumed as your computer does not constantly need power to keep your RAM running. This article contains some methods you can use to ...

How to Make a keyboard Disco

Keyboards usually have small LEDs which indicate whether different types of locks are activated or not. Here is a trick to use the lights of your keyboard in a more creative manner in Windows. This trick uses a simple Visual Basic Script which when activated makes your Scroll lock, Caps lock and Num lock LEDs flash in a cool rhythmic way which gives the perception of a live disco on your keyboard. To make your own live disco, follow the steps given below:- 1. Open Notepad. 2. Copy paste the exact code given below:- Set wshShell =wscript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") do wscript.sleep 100 wshshell.sendkeys "{CAPSLOCK}" wshshell.sendkeys "{NUMLOCK}" wshshell.sendkeys "{SCROLLLOCK}" loop 3. Save the file as Disco.vbs or "*.vbs". Double click on the Saved file to see the LED lights on your keyboard go crazy and make your own cool disco. This trick has been tested on Windows  XP , Windows Vista, Windows  7  and Windows  ...

Make your Computer Welcome You

Do you watch movies? Have you always loved the way how Computers in movies welcome their users by calling out their names? I bet that you too would want to know how you can achieve similar results on your PC and have a computer said welcome.  Then you are at the right place, this article describes exactly how you can make your computer welcome you like this. With this trick, you can make your Computer welcome you in its computerized voice. You can make your Windows based computer say "Welcome to your PC, Username." Make Windows Greet you with a Custom Voice Message at Startup To use this trick, follow the instructions given below:- Click on  Start . Navigate to All Programs, Accessories and  Notepad . Copy and paste the exact code given below. Dim  speaks ,  speech speaks ="Welcome to your PC, Username " Set  speech =CreateObject("sapi.spvoice") speech .Speak  speaks Replace  Username  with your own  name .  Clic...

Make your Computer Talk with VBScript

Have you ever wondered how can you make your computer speak whatever you input to it like in the movies? Would it not be fun? If only it was possible! Rejoice, because now it is possible. Well, if you wish to know how to do this, then you have come to the right place. With this trick, you can create a script in Windows which will make your computer speak whatever you input to it. To create one such talk script, follow the steps given below:- Steps:- Open  Notepad . Copy and paste the exact code given below. Dim Message, Speak Message=InputBox("Enter text","Speak") Set Speak=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice") Speak.Speak Message Click on  File Menu ,   Save As , select   All Types   in   Save as Type   option, and save the file as Speak.vbs or "*.vbs" . Double click on the saved file, a window will open. Enter some text in the enter text column and click  OK . Now your Computer will speak / talk what you typed in  Step 4 . T...

Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows Computers

While most of us are already aware of obvious keyboard shortcuts like “Alt+F4” and “Ctrl+C”, there are some obscure shortcuts which most of us tend to overlook. These keyboard shortcuts are not only useful for the average PC user but for advanced users as well. This article contains many such amazing keyboard shortcuts which if used properly could save a lot of time and effort. So let's get started. Windows key+D : This shortcut is the keyboard equivalent of “Show the Desktop”. It is useful for quickly minimizing every open window when someone walks in and you are doing some private work. Ctrl+Shift+Esc : This shortcut directly starts the task manager . While Alt+Ctrl+Del was used to bring out the Task Manager in Windows XP and earlier versions, in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 7, it just brings up the lock this computer screen. Ctrl+Click : This shortcut is useful for opening a link in a background tab. This is useful when you have to load a page without le...