Managing your passwords is messy and complicated however, making use of a Password Manager can free you from the mess while keeping a high degree of security. If you are still using the same password for everything (like sunshine, princess, monkey or god-forbid admin) then you are putting yourself in danger of being hacked, your personal data stolen, and possible financial ruin. It is more important than ever to secure your personal and financial data, and using a Password Manager is the best … [Read more...]
[RD] Clean install Ubuntu Linux on PC or laptop
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS5tvawtB2c] Today I would like to show you how to do a clean install of Ubuntu Linux on your PC desktop or laptop. Ubuntu is probably the easiest Linux distro to install and comes packed with fantastic free (Open Source) software, rock-solid stability, support and excellent documentation. Important! 1: Remember that a clean install will overwrite your current operating system (ie. Windows) and your data (photos, video, music etc) unless you backup to … [Read more...]
Manually backup files, folders & personal data in Windows
Today I will show you how to optimally backup all your personal files, folders and data in a way that is easily read and used in any operating system, not just Windows. As I have mentioned in earlier guides, Windows Backup & Restore is great if you are sticking with a Windows operating system, but messy and complicated if you want to use that backup in MAC or Linux (its inside a container file) and System Repair Discs are only good for your Windows system, not your personal data. It is … [Read more...]
Burn an ISO image to CD, DVD or Blu-ray on Windows
In this guide I want to show you how to burn an ISO image file to optical CD/DVD/BR disc in Windows (video guide above also shows how to burn an ISO image in Ubuntu Linux). There seems to be a lot of confusion about this process but it's pretty straight-forward now-days for Windows 7 and 8, but was difficult in the past in older versions of Windows. This guide is split into two sections: section one is for Windows 7 & 8 and section two is for Windows XP, 2000, Vista and/or for those of … [Read more...]
How to fix “550 5.3.4 Requested action not taken…” error
If you are setting up your email client to access your Hotmail or Outlook.com email account and are receiving the following error: 550 5.3.4 Requested action not taken; We noticed some unusual activity in your Hotmail account. To help protect you, we've temporarily blocked your account Then follow these instructions to unblock your Hotmail or Outlook.com account: Sign-in to your Hotmail or Outlook.com account At the top-right corner, click your name , then click the Account settings menu … [Read more...]