1—Run Your Anti-Virus
A huge number of the problems on modern
computers are caused by viruses. Slow
computers, stalled downloads, and strange
errors are all symptoms of that scourge of
modern computing.
If you have an anti-virus program installed, it
doesn’t guarantee that it’ll catch every virus
before it infects your computer. Just like real
life viruses, sometimes computer viruses adapt
just enough to get past your defenses.
However, the makers of anti-virus software are
constantly updating their software to find last
week’s and last month’s viruses, so if you run
a full disk scan using your anti-virus software,
you’ll probably find any active infections.
2—Clean Your Registry
This advice especially applies to old versions of
Windows and computers which have seen a lot
of action over the last year or so.
Every time you make a major change to your
computer, Windows updates its Registry.
Installing programs, removing programs,
changing major settings, and a bunch more
things all add information to the Windows
Registry without ever cleaning it.
But as your Registry gets full, it also tends to
stop performing as well. It slows down your
computer, it gets confused and causes
conflicts, and it may even crash and take down
your computer.
Luckily, cleaning your Registry is easy and
there are plenty of free and paid programs
available which will help you do it. A software
program will not upgrade your memory but it
will clean out all the junk files, detect Malware,
delete unused registry keys, Automatic Driver
updates, and more. At the moment I am using
PC Matic to maintain everything for me. This
software is amazing and has won a number of
top awards. You can get a free scan for your
computer to see how it works before you buy.
3—Safe Mode
Most people I’ve talked to about this subject
seem to have no idea what safe mode is for.
Do you? The answer is that it’s for fixing major
problems with Windows by turning off some
default actions. For example:
Safe mode will prevent most programs
from starting up automatically, so if
your problem is with one of those
programs, you’ll discover it
immediately.
Safe mode won’t load the drivers for
most non-essential hardware, so if
some of your hardware is
malfunctioning, you’ll discover it
immediately.
Safe mode can also help you discover
damage from viruses, but I still think
your anti-virus software is better
equipped to deal with those problems
To access safe mode, press and hold the F8
key when your computer starts booting.
4—Blame Windows
Sometimes the problem with your computer is
your operating system, Windows. That doesn’t
necessarily mean Microsoft messed up—it
could be that an old virus deleted an important
file.
But diagnosing a problem with Windows from
within Windows can be challenging. What you
need is an outside authority—I suggest Linux.
You can download a “Live” Linux CD which
won’t install anything on your computer but
which will boot Linux for as long as the CD (or
DVD) is in your disc drive. I suggest you use
Ubuntu:
Go to the Ubuntu website using a working
computer, download the current CD or DVD,
whichever you prefer (DVDs have more stuff
but take longer to download), burn the CD or
DVD, and put it in your computer. Reboot your
computer and see if it works.
If Linux can get your computer to work, then
there’s nothing wrong with the hardware—
there’s something wrong with Windows, which
brings us to our next tip for how to repair your
computer:
5—Reinstall Windows
In the Windows 95 and 98 days, we used to
reinstall Windows about once a year just to
keep things moving smoothly. That was the
great thing about Windows XP—it was stable
for much longer periods. But if you get a
problem in Windows which you can’t fix any
other way, reinstalling Windows is still your
best option.
It’s important to backup all of your important
files before you reinstall Windows. If your
computer won’t boot Windows, either use the
Linux method described above to access your
files and copy them to DVDs or external hard
drives, or take the hard drive out of your
computer and use an external hard drive
adapter to copy the files to another computer.
After backing up your files, reinstalling
Windows should be easy. Most computers
these days let you reinstall Windows from a
special entry in your boot menu—if you can’t
find that option, consult the manual which
came with your computer or use a working
computer to search for your model of computer
on the Internet.
6—Blowing Your
Problems Away
If the problem with your computer is hardware,
not software, there may not be much you can
do. Most modern electronics are not field
serviceable—if they’re broke, they’re junk.
However, there is one thing you can do to
bring some electronics back to life: blow on
them.
Specifically, blow the dust off of them. Dust is
a powerful insulator—it’s technically almost
exactly the same stuff (primarily cellulose)
used in high-end home insulation to help keep
heat inside your house during the winter and
outside during the summer.
With the dust holding the heat inside your
computer, parts begin to fail. Most modern
electronics are only designed to work up until
about 35 Celsius or 110 Fahrenheit before
automatically shutting off to prevent severe
damage or fire.
If you get rid of the dust , your parts won’t get
as hot and they may begin to work again. But
let me warn you: heat-damaged parts are more
likely to fail than undamaged parts, so don’t
expect miracles.
To clear the dust out of your powered-off
computer, grab a handkerchief, cover your eyes,
inhale through the handkerchief, and blow as
hard as possible without spitting. Alternatively,
you can work much faster (although not quite
for free) by using a can of compressed air from
your local supermarket or office supply store.
7—Your Last Resort
If none of the techniques described above
helped you fix your computer, I suggest you
call for help. Call the manufacturer—even if
your computer is out of warranty. Most
manufacturers have toll-free support numbers,
so the call won’t cost you anything and the
worst that can happen is that they’ll be unable
to help you for free. On the other hand, they
may know a free way to repair your computer .
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
EASY WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR SYSTEM AT HOME
EASY WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR SYSTEM AT HOME
1—Run Your Anti-Virus
A huge number of the problems on modern
computers are caused by viruses. Slow
computers, stalled downloads, and strange
errors are all symptoms of that scourge of
modern computing.
If you have an anti-virus program installed, it
doesn’t guarantee that it’ll catch every virus
before it infects your computer. Just like real
life viruses, sometimes computer viruses adapt
just enough to get past your defenses.
However, the makers of anti-virus software are
constantly updating their software to find last
week’s and last month’s viruses, so if you run
a full disk scan using your anti-virus software,
you’ll probably find any active infections.
2—Clean Your Registry
This advice especially applies to old versions of
Windows and computers which have seen a lot
of action over the last year or so.
Every time you make a major change to your
computer, Windows updates its Registry.
Installing programs, removing programs,
changing major settings, and a bunch more
things all add information to the Windows
Registry without ever cleaning it.
But as your Registry gets full, it also tends to
stop performing as well. It slows down your
computer, it gets confused and causes
conflicts, and it may even crash and take down
your computer.
Luckily, cleaning your Registry is easy and
there are plenty of free and paid programs
available which will help you do it. A software
program will not upgrade your memory but it
will clean out all the junk files, detect Malware,
delete unused registry keys, Automatic Driver
updates, and more. At the moment I am using
PC Matic to maintain everything for me. This
software is amazing and has won a number of
top awards. You can get a free scan for your
computer to see how it works before you buy.
3—Safe Mode
Most people I’ve talked to about this subject
seem to have no idea what safe mode is for.
Do you? The answer is that it’s for fixing major
problems with Windows by turning off some
default actions. For example:
Safe mode will prevent most programs
from starting up automatically, so if
your problem is with one of those
programs, you’ll discover it
immediately.
Safe mode won’t load the drivers for
most non-essential hardware, so if
some of your hardware is
malfunctioning, you’ll discover it
immediately.
Safe mode can also help you discover
damage from viruses, but I still think
your anti-virus software is better
equipped to deal with those problems
To access safe mode, press and hold the F8
key when your computer starts booting.
4—Blame Windows
Sometimes the problem with your computer is
your operating system, Windows. That doesn’t
necessarily mean Microsoft messed up—it
could be that an old virus deleted an important
file.
But diagnosing a problem with Windows from
within Windows can be challenging. What you
need is an outside authority—I suggest Linux.
You can download a “Live” Linux CD which
won’t install anything on your computer but
which will boot Linux for as long as the CD (or
DVD) is in your disc drive. I suggest you use
Ubuntu:
Go to the Ubuntu website using a working
computer, download the current CD or DVD,
whichever you prefer (DVDs have more stuff
but take longer to download), burn the CD or
DVD, and put it in your computer. Reboot your
computer and see if it works.
If Linux can get your computer to work, then
there’s nothing wrong with the hardware—
there’s something wrong with Windows, which
brings us to our next tip for how to repair your
computer:
5—Reinstall Windows
In the Windows 95 and 98 days, we used to
reinstall Windows about once a year just to
keep things moving smoothly. That was the
great thing about Windows XP—it was stable
for much longer periods. But if you get a
problem in Windows which you can’t fix any
other way, reinstalling Windows is still your
best option.
It’s important to backup all of your important
files before you reinstall Windows. If your
computer won’t boot Windows, either use the
Linux method described above to access your
files and copy them to DVDs or external hard
drives, or take the hard drive out of your
computer and use an external hard drive
adapter to copy the files to another computer.
After backing up your files, reinstalling
Windows should be easy. Most computers
these days let you reinstall Windows from a
special entry in your boot menu—if you can’t
find that option, consult the manual which
came with your computer or use a working
computer to search for your model of computer
on the Internet.
6—Blowing Your
Problems Away
If the problem with your computer is hardware,
not software, there may not be much you can
do. Most modern electronics are not field
serviceable—if they’re broke, they’re junk.
However, there is one thing you can do to
bring some electronics back to life: blow on
them.
Specifically, blow the dust off of them. Dust is
a powerful insulator—it’s technically almost
exactly the same stuff (primarily cellulose)
used in high-end home insulation to help keep
heat inside your house during the winter and
outside during the summer.
With the dust holding the heat inside your
computer, parts begin to fail. Most modern
electronics are only designed to work up until
about 35 Celsius or 110 Fahrenheit before
automatically shutting off to prevent severe
damage or fire.
If you get rid of the dust , your parts won’t get
as hot and they may begin to work again. But
let me warn you: heat-damaged parts are more
likely to fail than undamaged parts, so don’t
expect miracles.
To clear the dust out of your powered-off
computer, grab a handkerchief, cover your eyes,
inhale through the handkerchief, and blow as
hard as possible without spitting. Alternatively,
you can work much faster (although not quite
for free) by using a can of compressed air from
your local supermarket or office supply store.
7—Your Last Resort
If none of the techniques described above
helped you fix your computer, I suggest you
call for help. Call the manufacturer—even if
your computer is out of warranty. Most
manufacturers have toll-free support numbers,
so the call won’t cost you anything and the
worst that can happen is that they’ll be unable
to help you for free. On the other hand, they
may know a free way to repair your computer .
A huge number of the problems on modern
computers are caused by viruses. Slow
computers, stalled downloads, and strange
errors are all symptoms of that scourge of
modern computing.
If you have an anti-virus program installed, it
doesn’t guarantee that it’ll catch every virus
before it infects your computer. Just like real
life viruses, sometimes computer viruses adapt
just enough to get past your defenses.
However, the makers of anti-virus software are
constantly updating their software to find last
week’s and last month’s viruses, so if you run
a full disk scan using your anti-virus software,
you’ll probably find any active infections.
2—Clean Your Registry
This advice especially applies to old versions of
Windows and computers which have seen a lot
of action over the last year or so.
Every time you make a major change to your
computer, Windows updates its Registry.
Installing programs, removing programs,
changing major settings, and a bunch more
things all add information to the Windows
Registry without ever cleaning it.
But as your Registry gets full, it also tends to
stop performing as well. It slows down your
computer, it gets confused and causes
conflicts, and it may even crash and take down
your computer.
Luckily, cleaning your Registry is easy and
there are plenty of free and paid programs
available which will help you do it. A software
program will not upgrade your memory but it
will clean out all the junk files, detect Malware,
delete unused registry keys, Automatic Driver
updates, and more. At the moment I am using
PC Matic to maintain everything for me. This
software is amazing and has won a number of
top awards. You can get a free scan for your
computer to see how it works before you buy.
3—Safe Mode
Most people I’ve talked to about this subject
seem to have no idea what safe mode is for.
Do you? The answer is that it’s for fixing major
problems with Windows by turning off some
default actions. For example:
Safe mode will prevent most programs
from starting up automatically, so if
your problem is with one of those
programs, you’ll discover it
immediately.
Safe mode won’t load the drivers for
most non-essential hardware, so if
some of your hardware is
malfunctioning, you’ll discover it
immediately.
Safe mode can also help you discover
damage from viruses, but I still think
your anti-virus software is better
equipped to deal with those problems
To access safe mode, press and hold the F8
key when your computer starts booting.
4—Blame Windows
Sometimes the problem with your computer is
your operating system, Windows. That doesn’t
necessarily mean Microsoft messed up—it
could be that an old virus deleted an important
file.
But diagnosing a problem with Windows from
within Windows can be challenging. What you
need is an outside authority—I suggest Linux.
You can download a “Live” Linux CD which
won’t install anything on your computer but
which will boot Linux for as long as the CD (or
DVD) is in your disc drive. I suggest you use
Ubuntu:
Go to the Ubuntu website using a working
computer, download the current CD or DVD,
whichever you prefer (DVDs have more stuff
but take longer to download), burn the CD or
DVD, and put it in your computer. Reboot your
computer and see if it works.
If Linux can get your computer to work, then
there’s nothing wrong with the hardware—
there’s something wrong with Windows, which
brings us to our next tip for how to repair your
computer:
5—Reinstall Windows
In the Windows 95 and 98 days, we used to
reinstall Windows about once a year just to
keep things moving smoothly. That was the
great thing about Windows XP—it was stable
for much longer periods. But if you get a
problem in Windows which you can’t fix any
other way, reinstalling Windows is still your
best option.
It’s important to backup all of your important
files before you reinstall Windows. If your
computer won’t boot Windows, either use the
Linux method described above to access your
files and copy them to DVDs or external hard
drives, or take the hard drive out of your
computer and use an external hard drive
adapter to copy the files to another computer.
After backing up your files, reinstalling
Windows should be easy. Most computers
these days let you reinstall Windows from a
special entry in your boot menu—if you can’t
find that option, consult the manual which
came with your computer or use a working
computer to search for your model of computer
on the Internet.
6—Blowing Your
Problems Away
If the problem with your computer is hardware,
not software, there may not be much you can
do. Most modern electronics are not field
serviceable—if they’re broke, they’re junk.
However, there is one thing you can do to
bring some electronics back to life: blow on
them.
Specifically, blow the dust off of them. Dust is
a powerful insulator—it’s technically almost
exactly the same stuff (primarily cellulose)
used in high-end home insulation to help keep
heat inside your house during the winter and
outside during the summer.
With the dust holding the heat inside your
computer, parts begin to fail. Most modern
electronics are only designed to work up until
about 35 Celsius or 110 Fahrenheit before
automatically shutting off to prevent severe
damage or fire.
If you get rid of the dust , your parts won’t get
as hot and they may begin to work again. But
let me warn you: heat-damaged parts are more
likely to fail than undamaged parts, so don’t
expect miracles.
To clear the dust out of your powered-off
computer, grab a handkerchief, cover your eyes,
inhale through the handkerchief, and blow as
hard as possible without spitting. Alternatively,
you can work much faster (although not quite
for free) by using a can of compressed air from
your local supermarket or office supply store.
7—Your Last Resort
If none of the techniques described above
helped you fix your computer, I suggest you
call for help. Call the manufacturer—even if
your computer is out of warranty. Most
manufacturers have toll-free support numbers,
so the call won’t cost you anything and the
worst that can happen is that they’ll be unable
to help you for free. On the other hand, they
may know a free way to repair your computer .
EASY AND WORKING WAYS TO CHANGE ANY ANDROID PHONE IMEI NUMBER
Changing the IMEI of your MTK /
Android is now possible, this includes for MTK
6577 / 6575 android devices, e.g:- Tecno,
Gionee, Infinix, and few others, and this post will
show you how to do it using Mobile Uncle Tools.
NOTE:
1. This tweak was initiated for the main purpose
of educating our readers, we will Not be held
responsible if this info is used for any illegal
activity.
2. We reserve the right that if you get your device
bricked during the process stated below, We
won't be held responsible for any Damages.
Meanwhile this post should be useful if your
MTK phone is having problem registering your
SIM to your network. Probably due to change of
location.
That's by the way, but we assure damaging your
device during procedure is nothing to worry
about, you'll get it successfully done within
seconds if you follow the Steps below carefully:
1. A Rooted Android (MTK 6577 / 6575)
2. A valid IMEI number
3. The MobileUncle MTK Tools from PlayStore
N.B
Note that when you use IMEI number of your old
unused mobile phone, be sure to never insert a
SIM of same network again.
i.e >> If you use a Glo sim on a Blackberry (or
any other phone), after you copied and use the
Blackerry's IMEI into your Android, your Glo will
work fine on your Android. But be sure not to
insert that same Glo SIM into the Blackberry
again, If you do and switch it on, the sim will not
register to the network.
After getting the above ready, follow the
Procedures below:
1. Dial *#06#, write down your Default IMEI, or
Simply Back it up on ur SDcard >> See this Post
on How to Backup IMEI on Android.
2. Run the MobileUncle tools App
3. Go to >> Engineer Mode >> Engineer Mode
(MTK)
4. Scroll down to CDS Information
5. CLICK >> Radio Information
You'll see something like:
Phone1 -
Phone2 -
In that select Phone2, because in most of these
Chinese cloned phone, the 1st Sim which is a 3G
will work perfectly. Problem only happens when
we insert the second sim. Such cases are
experienced if after you check, you can see the
IMEI of 1st sim starting with 35xxxxx and the
2nd will start with 88xxxxxxxx. That is why the
second sim is not able to register to the
network, because its not in international
formatted IMEI. So usually we need to change
the IMEI of Phone 2.
When you select any of Phone1 or Phone2 -
you'll find AT+ __________
Inside there input your new IMEI number,
click >> SEND AT COMMAND
That's all!
Some devices are different and may want to
prove stubborn, so here's an extra tip just in
case the steps above didn't work for you.
TO CHANGE IMEI FOR SIM1 OR
DEVICES WITH ONE-SIM ONLY:
Type the following command then Press Enter or
click SEND AT COMMAND
echo ‘AT+EGMR=1,7, “IMEI_NUMBER” ‘
>/dev/
pttycmd1
TO CHANGE IMEI FOR SIM2 (DUAL
SIM):
If your phone is dual-sim, type this
command: echo ‘AT+EGMR=1,10,
“IMEI_NUMBER” ‘ >/dev/pttycmd1
Press ENTER or SEND AT COMMAND
if you get errors saying "Sending Failed" or
"module not supported for device errors"
When you get the AT+EGMR
Make sure you leave a Space between ‘AT
+EGMR= (and) the IMEI Number
For example > ‘AT+EGMR=
[space]"2345XXXXX"
Now Click SEND AT command, You'll get
response "AT command is mSent"
Now restart your Infinix Hot. That's all.
Yes we are done… now you can restart the phone
and check the IMEI. See if it worked by dialing
*#06#
EXTRA TIP: FOR THOSE USING GLO NG
You can get 3gb and use it to browse after you
change it to IMEI of Blackberry phone.
Activate a Glo BIS Plan.
Comonth to 777 (3GB) for
1,000Naira
Coweek to 777 (700Mb) for
400Naira
Set APN - blackberry.net
Android is now possible, this includes for MTK
6577 / 6575 android devices, e.g:- Tecno,
Gionee, Infinix, and few others, and this post will
show you how to do it using Mobile Uncle Tools.
NOTE:
1. This tweak was initiated for the main purpose
of educating our readers, we will Not be held
responsible if this info is used for any illegal
activity.
2. We reserve the right that if you get your device
bricked during the process stated below, We
won't be held responsible for any Damages.
Meanwhile this post should be useful if your
MTK phone is having problem registering your
SIM to your network. Probably due to change of
location.
That's by the way, but we assure damaging your
device during procedure is nothing to worry
about, you'll get it successfully done within
seconds if you follow the Steps below carefully:
1. A Rooted Android (MTK 6577 / 6575)
2. A valid IMEI number
3. The MobileUncle MTK Tools from PlayStore
N.B
Note that when you use IMEI number of your old
unused mobile phone, be sure to never insert a
SIM of same network again.
i.e >> If you use a Glo sim on a Blackberry (or
any other phone), after you copied and use the
Blackerry's IMEI into your Android, your Glo will
work fine on your Android. But be sure not to
insert that same Glo SIM into the Blackberry
again, If you do and switch it on, the sim will not
register to the network.
After getting the above ready, follow the
Procedures below:
1. Dial *#06#, write down your Default IMEI, or
Simply Back it up on ur SDcard >> See this Post
on How to Backup IMEI on Android.
2. Run the MobileUncle tools App
3. Go to >> Engineer Mode >> Engineer Mode
(MTK)
4. Scroll down to CDS Information
5. CLICK >> Radio Information
You'll see something like:
Phone1 -
Phone2 -
In that select Phone2, because in most of these
Chinese cloned phone, the 1st Sim which is a 3G
will work perfectly. Problem only happens when
we insert the second sim. Such cases are
experienced if after you check, you can see the
IMEI of 1st sim starting with 35xxxxx and the
2nd will start with 88xxxxxxxx. That is why the
second sim is not able to register to the
network, because its not in international
formatted IMEI. So usually we need to change
the IMEI of Phone 2.
When you select any of Phone1 or Phone2 -
you'll find AT+ __________
Inside there input your new IMEI number,
click >> SEND AT COMMAND
That's all!
Some devices are different and may want to
prove stubborn, so here's an extra tip just in
case the steps above didn't work for you.
TO CHANGE IMEI FOR SIM1 OR
DEVICES WITH ONE-SIM ONLY:
Type the following command then Press Enter or
click SEND AT COMMAND
echo ‘AT+EGMR=1,7, “IMEI_NUMBER” ‘
>/dev/
pttycmd1
TO CHANGE IMEI FOR SIM2 (DUAL
SIM):
If your phone is dual-sim, type this
command: echo ‘AT+EGMR=1,10,
“IMEI_NUMBER” ‘ >/dev/pttycmd1
Press ENTER or SEND AT COMMAND
if you get errors saying "Sending Failed" or
"module not supported for device errors"
When you get the AT+EGMR
Make sure you leave a Space between ‘AT
+EGMR= (and) the IMEI Number
For example > ‘AT+EGMR=
[space]"2345XXXXX"
Now Click SEND AT command, You'll get
response "AT command is mSent"
Now restart your Infinix Hot. That's all.
Yes we are done… now you can restart the phone
and check the IMEI. See if it worked by dialing
*#06#
EXTRA TIP: FOR THOSE USING GLO NG
You can get 3gb and use it to browse after you
change it to IMEI of Blackberry phone.
Activate a Glo BIS Plan.
Comonth to 777 (3GB) for
1,000Naira
Coweek to 777 (700Mb) for
400Naira
Set APN - blackberry.net
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