If you need to show your file extensions in Windows 10 you need to:
1. Open Explorer and press Options from View Tab
Category: Support
Tutorials, Step-by-Step configurations, Hacks and general support for windows, apple and andoid devices
Microsoft.VC80.CRT error during iTunes installation
Error during iTunes installation in new Windows 10:
Solution:
Install https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=26347
Restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10
Today I recovered my Windows 10 laptop and I was surprised to see that Microsoft is pushing up his Photo App replacing the old “Windows Photo Viewer”. Because I don’t like the new app and I tried to associate my image files to the old app. The problem is that Microsoft is not offer you this option any more.
The Windows Photo Viewer is hidden deep down it’s new Windows 10 operating system and is kinda hard to access it. You actually need to change some Windows registry and the simplest way to run the desired .reg file from tenforums.
Mac/Hackintosh delete key
In order to delete a file or folder from MacOS you need to press
cmd+backspace
If you are using a Hackintosh press:
alt+backspace
HP ProBook 4540s Hackintosh with El Capitan 10.11.5
Hello, in the last 3 weeks I worked on getting MacOS 10.11.5 (El Capitan) running on my HP laptop. This was a success and now I am writing you from my MacOS – fully functional except the wireless/bluetooth card.
How to read your SSD/HDD serial number using CMD
If you ever need to get your driver serial number (the one written on in by manufacturer) you just simply open command prompt and write:
wmic diskdrive get serialnumber
How to include Flash/SWF files intro PowerPoint presentations.
I was working the other days for a presentation about a Fluorescent Lamps… for my presentation I found this very nice Flash animation on howstuffworks that I wanted to include intro my PowerPoint Presentation (http://static.howstuffworks.com/flash/fluorescent-lamp-rapid.swf).
Therefore, I’ve downloaded the .swf file to my hard drive and started to drag and drop, insert file and so on but nothing worked as I expected. Therefore, to include a swf file in your presentation you have to: Read More
How to move your Google Contacts to iCloud
I am an Google user.. i use the calendar and contacts app as daily basis. Since I switched from Android (HTC) to iPhone I kind want to use iCould for it’s smooth integration in iOS. Of course, iPhone provide full integration of Google Contacts but that’s another disscusion.
If you want to move your contacts from Google to iCloud you need to: Read More
How to exit Starcraft II if freeze (black screen)
I am a Starcraft player, I really enjoy playing it when my time permits that. Sometimes, when I exit the game I got a black screen doing nothing. The game window is freezed and nothing can be done. When I press CTRL+ALT+DEL the option screen appears and choosing task manager will normally open the task manager. The single problem is the full screen Starcraft window that is placed on top of all other application, including task manager.
In this way, there is a big problem closing/ending the Starcraft program/game because you are not able to minimize it or see the apps behind. And it seems I am not the only one with this problem …
What I usually do when this happens is: Read More
Programs keeps opening on non-existing second monitor.
Yesterday I watched a movie on my TV using HDMI cable to connect my laptop. I’ve configured my TV as an extensive display and opened a couple of programs on my TV. Now, my TV is unconnected and those programs are keep opening on my non-existing TV.
The solution is simple, just bring the programs back to the main display. To do this, keep the Windows key pressed while pressing on the arrows.
How to add OK/Check mark symbol in Word, Excel (Office)
Today I had to make a comparison table in Word/Excel and I needed a ok, not ok symbol. Because this is not a straigh forward solution I though to share with you the way I solved it…
- Go to Insert, Symbol
- Change Font to “Webdings” and search for ok/nok symbols.
Windows 10 Pro Default Fonts Download
Some time ago I’ve offerent an easy way to repair your damaged Fonts or to simply clean your “Fonts” folder for Windows 7 and Windows 8. Now is time to offer the same for Windows 10.
Therefore, if you have Windows 10 and if you change some system fonts you might get into trouble. Some programs will show you strange characters instead of letter or strange fonts (in the wrong place). For this kind of trouble, a simple solution that I recommend is to simply restore the default Fonts folder. And this is how you can do this: Read More