Recently, I forgot to backup all the files before reformatting a computer. It was my girlfriends laptop, and her sister's files are all there! I thought there's no way to recover those files. But I never gave up, I looked for many options. Including trying to system restore and etc. but only one thing worked. Just by using a tool I found over the internet, I recovered the files from her reformatted drive.

Getdata Recover My files Professional

An easy to use tool that I used to recover all those lost files. T_T It works fast, recovers all files even deleted since your computer was first used.

Not satisfied? Here's other information about the software.

- Lets you recover your files from formatted hard drive, even if you reinstalled Windows.
- Lets you recover files from accidentally (permanent deletion, shift+delete) of files.
- Let's you recover files from emptied Recycle bin

Try it now.
visit company's website: www.getdata.com
direct link to software: www.recovermyfiles.com

Note: There are cracked versions of these software that you can find in many forums. Enjoy, and be happy recovering your lost files.

Using Google Public DNS will make your browsing really fast. Logically no (because it will depend on your ISP)!. Instead, it will make your browser look first in Google's DNS Records. That way your computer will easily find out this domain and fetch the information so that it will display in your browser.

Since Google is an Internet Giant and a Search Engine company, it has lots of DNS records and as well as to what server they are pointed.

It simply asks Google to where a domain is located based on its records.Using Google Public DNS will not  make the streaming of videos and music faster. It will still be the same and will be a matter

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I ran into a problem while developing a symbian application for Nokia mobile phone which are running S60 3rd Edition of Symbian.

After coding lots of codes, and then I tried to run the application using only the emulator provided by the SDK, it terminated immediately. There where no error during the building process. It just terminated.

After series of tries, I still failed to run my application. I don't know what the problem is, whether it is because of my codes or my emulator?

I asked my team mate to run my code in his unit and it worked pretty fine. After getting the feedback, I browsed to my emulator and run it. Immediately, it terminated. My theory is that the application (emulator) is crashed. I tried to uninstall it. Removed all the related directories and restarted my computer.

I installed the emulator again and still had the same problem. I noticed that my application has indicated FP_6, what it was before was FP_5. Because of this I found the error. It should be FP only. I think this is a bug during installation. You must have installed the emulator before that's why this is happening.

I simulated the error in a VirtualBox Machine running Windows 7 and I was correct.

The very solution that I have is to reinstall my operating system.

image by: http://www.andreasmarkessinis.com/

Now for the 2nd part of my Desktop Customization I will discuss about the 2 add-ons or plugin to my system to make it more beautiful and entertaining.

Have you ever seen Windows XP that has features of Windows 7 or Vista? If not, then I'll show you and tell you how.

First thing is the add-on Winflip. As you can see in the website it allows you to flip over applications(like what the image below shows) to desktop using windows Windows Button + TAB at the same time.


This is really an entertaining thing to have in your Desktop. You can flip to other applications while being amused :D (Well, I am :p )

For the next Add-on-the DeskHedron.
"DeskHedron is a 3D virtual desktop manager for Windows 2000 and XP.
With this application, you can open several windows in different areas of work and switch from one desktop to another with a 3D effect in the shape of a polygon (you can manage until 9 virtual desktops)" - CrystalXP.net



So that's it guys. We're done the first customization. If I have something to tell you again while having fun customizing my desktop, I'll immediately tell you here. Just subscribe ^_^

By the way, just click the names of the two add-ons above which is highlighted in blue color to visit the download page.

This time, I am going to explain how to customize your XP desktop.
First you must make sure that the system that you are using is fast and clean. I am referring you to a newly installed or fresh copy of Windows XP to customize for better performance. Well, it's not that important requirement though, but I believe that It's better.

You can choose any of the shell packs that can be downloaded in CrystalXP.net Shell Packs. For me, I chose the Bricopack Crystal Clear since I want a light-fresh looking theme.

Install it as soon as you are finished downloading it. Just click next and then next until finish. Then restart your computer for the Desktop Customization to fully function.

Here's what it will look like in the first time after restarting your computer.



Of course I did some modification and turned it into this. I added some shortcuts in the rocketdock. And change into a it's theme TUX. :D and it looked like this.



Keep in touch with me on How to Customize your desktop.
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Recently (actually just on this rainy day!), despite the very busy and hectic schedule, I suddenly realize that my desktop's theme is boring. Confusing, may be because it doesn't have style. It only looks exactly the original classic theme of Windows XP. So I thought about Customizing the desktop theme my laptop.

My laptop was originally Vista. Then I upgraded it Windows 7, but nahhhh, after it damaged my battery, I downgraded to Windows XP SP2. Windows 7 and Vista was boring. Unlike XP, you can do many things, like customizing.

First My options were to:
1) Upgrade to Windows 7 (again!)
2) or Find a theme that just looks like Seven
3) Upgrade to Vista (again)
4) or Just find a theme like Vista (BrickoPacks!-just like before).

None of those options were actually good or maybe it's not even going to be considered good. So I just Google the web, look for some Windows XP Themes and Visual Styles. I have tried that Seven style, but it looks really ugly. Then what turned out my desktop now was this!


I have decided to make posts about how did I customize my desktop. I made it better than Windows 7 and Vista!

So keep in touch on how to Customize your desktop.

It's election time in our country so I decided to place this post. "How to know your voting precinct."

So you don't know where you are going to vote? I mean, which precinct and where is that located. Don't worry, if you have a computer just browse to Comelec Precinct Finder!

Simple and easy steps! Just input all the information that is needed. Full name and your complete date of birth in the form that looks just like below.


After clicking search. You will be redirected to the result page with the complete information of the place were you're gonna vote.



Otherwise if the search fails you will be redirected to a page telling you that the search was not found in the database (something like that).

What are you waiting for!? Go and search now. And don't forget to give me some clicks! :p

Voting, precinct, know, how to, know your voting precinct Philippines

Did you know that Windows 7 causes battery problems? So if you are using it and does not want your laptops battery be destroyed, then don't install Windows 7 in your laptop.

According to user report at Geek.com, his laptop battery died sooner. But when using earlier versions of Windows, such as XP, it never caused such problem.

Many other users are having the same problem when using Windows 7. Ashamed to admit it but I was also a victim of it.

I just switched back to Windows XP. No more battery error notification. But my batteries are already dead that's why I am still experiencing lower power for batteries. I hate Windows 7 for causing my laptop battery life problems.

To avoid making your laptop battery die faster, switch to other OS as soon as possible.

Some of us can't afford to apply for cable shows or pay for ppv boxing shows. You would like to watch Manny Pacquiao fights live. You want to watch Mayweather vs Marquez fight, but you are not able to because you have less budget. If you have computer and a fast internet connection, then you are at an advantage.

Try Sopcast, and look for channels in Google.

After you install Sopcast, you can just login as anonymous. Then type the address of the online streaming in the address bar. Then you will be having a live streaming!

That's how easy it is. Have fun.

I got a copy of some windows shortcuts and I want to share it to you guys.

CTRL+C (Copy)
CTRL+X (Cut)
CTRL+V (Paste)
CTRL+Z (Undo)
DELETE (Delete)
SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin)
CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the selected item)
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item (Create a shortcut to the selected item)
F2 key (Rename the selected item)
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word)
CTRL+LEFT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word)
CTRL+DOWN ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph)
CTRL+UP ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph)
CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text)
SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document)
CTRL+A (Select all)
F3 key (Search for a file or a folder)
ALT+ENTER (View the properties for the selected item)
ALT+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the active program)
ALT+ENTER (Display the properties of the selected object)
ALT+SPACEBAR (Open the shortcut menu for the active window)
CTRL+F4 (Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)
ALT+TAB (Switch between the open items)
ALT+ESC (Cycle through items in the order that they had been opened)
F6 key (Cycle through the screen elements in a window or on the desktop)
F4 key (Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
SHIFT+F10 (Display the shortcut menu for the selected item)
ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the System menu for the active window)
CTRL+ESC (Display the Start menu)
ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name (Display the corresponding menu)
Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu (Perform the corresponding command)
F10 key (Activate the menu bar in the active program)
RIGHT ARROW (Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu)
LEFT ARROW (Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu)
F5 key (Update the active window)
BACKSPACE (View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
ESC (Cancel the current task)
SHIFT when you insert a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (Prevent the CD-ROM from automatically playing)
Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts
CTRL+TAB (Move forward through the tabs)
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the tabs)
TAB (Move forward through the options)
SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the options)
ALT+Underlined letter (Perform the corresponding command or select the corresponding option)
ENTER (Perform the command for the active option or button)
SPACEBAR (Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box)
Arrow keys (Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons)
F1 key (Display Help)
F4 key (Display the items in the active list)
BACKSPACE (Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box)
Microsoft Natural Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows Logo (Display or hide the Start menu)
Windows Logo+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box)
Windows Logo+D (Display the desktop)
Windows Logo+M (Minimize all of the windows)
Windows Logo+SHIFT+M (Restore the minimized windows)
Windows Logo+E (Open My Computer)
Windows Logo+F (Search for a file or a folder)
CTRL+Windows Logo+F (Search for computers)
Windows Logo+F1 (Display Windows Help)
Windows Logo+ L (Lock the keyboard)
Windows Logo+R (Open the Run dialog box)
Windows Logo+U (Open Utility Manager)
Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts
Right SHIFT for eight seconds (Switch FilterKeys either on or off)
Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (Switch High Contrast either on or off)
Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK (Switch the MouseKeys either on or off)
SHIFT five times (Switch the StickyKeys either on or off)
NUM LOCK for five seconds (Switch the ToggleKeys either on or off)
Windows Logo +U (Open Utility Manager)
Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts
END (Display the bottom of the active window)
HOME (Display the top of the active window)
NUM LOCK+Asterisk sign (*) (Display all of the subfolders that are under the selected folder)
NUM LOCK+Plus sign (+) (Display the contents of the selected folder)
NUM LOCK+Minus sign (-) (Collapse the selected folder)
LEFT ARROW (Collapse the current selection if it is expanded, or select the parent folder)
RIGHT ARROW (Display the current selection if it is collapsed, or select the first subfolder)
Shortcut Keys for Character Map
After you double-click a character on the grid of characters, you can move through the grid by using the keyboard shortcuts:
RIGHT ARROW (Move to the right or to the beginning of the next line)
LEFT ARROW (Move to the left or to the end of the previous line)
UP ARROW (Move up one row)
DOWN ARROW (Move down one row)
PAGE UP (Move up one screen at a time)
PAGE DOWN (Move down one screen at a time)
HOME (Move to the beginning of the line)
END (Move to the end of the line)
CTRL+HOME (Move to the first character)
CTRL+END (Move to the last character)
SPACEBAR (Switch between Enlarged and Normal mode when a character is selected)
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Main Window Keyboard Shortcuts
CTRL+O (Open a saved console)
CTRL+N (Open a new console)
CTRL+S (Save the open console)
CTRL+M (Add or remove a console item)
CTRL+W (Open a new window)
F5 key (Update the content of all console windows)
ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the MMC window menu)
ALT+F4 (Close the console)
ALT+A (Display the Action menu)
ALT+V (Display the View menu)
ALT+F (Display the File menu)
ALT+O (Display the Favorites menu)
MMC Console Window Keyboard Shortcuts
CTRL+P (Print the current page or active pane)
ALT+Minus sign (-) (Display the window menu for the active console window)
SHIFT+F10 (Display the Action shortcut menu for the selected item)
F1 key (Open the Help topic, if any, for the selected item)
F5 key (Update the content of all console windows)
CTRL+F10 (Maximize the active console window)
CTRL+F5 (Restore the active console window)
ALT+ENTER (Display the Properties dialog box, if any, for the selected item)
F2 key (Rename the selected item)
CTRL+F4 (Close the active console window. When a console has only one console window, this shortcut closes the console)
Remote Desktop Connection Navigation
CTRL+ALT+END (Open the Microsoft Windows NT Security dialog box)
ALT+PAGE UP (Switch between programs from left to right)
ALT+PAGE DOWN (Switch between programs from right to left)
ALT+INSERT (Cycle through the programs in most recently used order)
ALT+HOME (Display the Start menu)
CTRL+ALT+BREAK (Switch the client computer between a window and a full screen)
ALT+DELETE (Display the Windows menu)
CTRL+ALT+Minus sign (-) (Place a snapshot of the active window in the client on the Terminal server clipboard and provide the same functionality as pressing PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.)
CTRL+ALT+Plus sign (+) (Place a snapshot of the entire client window area on the Terminal server clipboard and provide the same functionality as pressing ALT+PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.)
Microsoft Internet Explorer Navigation
CTRL+B (Open the Organize Favorites dialog box)
CTRL+E (Open the Search bar)
CTRL+F (Start the Find utility)
CTRL+H (Open the History bar)
CTRL+I (Open the Favorites bar)
CTRL+L (Open the Open dialog box)
CTRL+N (Start another instance of the browser with the same Web address)
CTRL+O (Open the Open dialog box, the same as CTRL+L)
CTRL+P (Open the Print dialog box)
CTRL+R (Update the current Web page)
CTRL+W (Close the current window)

Wondering how to limit the hours a particular Win XP User can have? It's easy!

1. Start > Run > cmd
2. See examples below

1 - net user username here i.e. Jin/time:M-F,08:00-17:00
- above means that user Jin can login from 8:00-17:00 hours only during Mondays to Fridays.

2 - net user Jin /time:M-F,8am-5pm
- above is specific in the time.

3 - net user Jin /time:M,4am-5pm;T,1pm-3pm;W-F,8:00-17:00
- above is more specific in the date and time.

4 - net user Jin /time:all
- above means this user can always log on anytime he/she wants.

That's all guys.. Hope you learned :D

tested on XP Sp2 only

I have tried this in XP SP2, works fine..

Hello guys,
I've been trying to create a new shell command and I was successful. Actually, I have crashed my test desktop. Haha. I was so glad it was just a test desktop. Not the real computer I've been using. Well, it is not a loss for me, crashing that desktop. It was actually crashed already, just repaired it so I can still use it in trying some dangerous things. Haha.

Back to the tweak. Well, it really worked. I was so happy, I had fun and I want to share it with you.

Here's a sample :






Instructions:
1. Open regedit . START>RUN type regedit. Press enter.
2. Locate HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\*\Shell
*note if there is no Shell key in the * Key. Create one by right clicking then New -> key name it Shell
3. Create a new key inside Shell, name it whatever you want. Then, set the default value to anything you like.. In my example, I set it to " zmrac.blogspot.com try it! =p haha. it works.... " (without the quotes of course).

You're actually done there, but there's still more. What if they click on that shell? Are there any actions?

If there's no command given. it will generate an error.. see the image below.









(P.S. Sorry for the image.. I dunno what's the problem with blogspot upload images.. hahaha.. )

To add a command.

1. Under the key that you created after the Shell key, or where you set your default value.. Create a new key, name it Command
2. Set the default value to a location of an application you want to open or execute after clicking your new Shell.. for example.. "D:\Games\Game.exe" ( now with qoutes included! ).

Now it's complete. Have fun! hahaha... Remember Google's all time motto.. "Don't be evil". You know what I mean. :p

XP SP2 only

Noticed that your system drive is already full? This maybe due to installing applications in the drive even if it's already full.

Here's one way to prevent this problem. But, before you do this you must know when will you apply this. You can apply this if the default or the system drive is getting full. For example, your free space in your drive where C:\Program Files\ is located, is already less than 1.0Gb, then this maybe a good time to do this.

What will we do here is to change the default location for installing applications

1. Go to your registry editor. START->RUN type regedit
2. Go to this location
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
3. Look for ProgramFilesDir
4. Right-click on it and click modify
5. Type the new location for installing apps and press enter.

Your done! It's better to restart your computer after the edit for it to take effect.