How to hide partitions using registry editor

Partitions on a Windows machine can be hidden using the registry editor. Applications and the command prompt will still have access to it, and you can still manually browse to the folder by typing the path.

Go to Run and type in: regedit

Press Enter and if UAC (Universal Access Control) prompts, click Yes

Locate the following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
If the Explorer key does not exist, right-click on Policies, select New Key and name it Explorer.

Now right-click and create a new 32-bit DWORD and name it NoDrives.

This value is a 32 bit number, and the bits are arranged in reverse order with a value of 1 hiding that drive. For example, if we wanted to hide drive E and Z, we would arrange it like this:

 

If we convert the binary 10000000000000000000010000 to hexadecimal, we will 2000010.The decimal value would be 33554448.

You may use a Binary to Hexadecimal calculator online 

Press ok and restart explorer/computer for the changes to take effect.

Straight-Through Cable Crimping Diagram

Straight-Through Cables are used to connecting PC to a Hub or Switch, Cable/ISDN/DSL modems and for Hubs – Switch Interlinking.

How to connect a Windows 7 PC to Wireless Network

To connect to a wireless network, turn on your Wireless Switch and follow these steps
1. If a wireless network is available, you will be notified with an icon as shown in the image below

2. Click on the icon and it will show up the Wireless Network Name and the option to connect.

3. Click on connect button and it will ask for the Wireless Key (Wireless Network Password). Enter your Wireless Network Password (Contact the System Administrator for the Wireless Key/Wireless Network Password)

4. Once you are connected to the Network, you will see the Signal Icon as shown below.

5. If you click over the Signal Icon it will show up the connection status

How to configure Windows Live Writer with your Blogger account

It is easy to configure your Blogger account with Windows Live Writer. To configure Windows Live Writer with your account, you should have the following information ready

Your Blogger Address

Your Blogger  Username

Your Blogger Password

Open Windows Live Writer

(If Windows Live Writer is not installed on your PC, follow the link to download it)

Click Next  and proceed with the configuration

Choose Other Services which includes blogger and click Next

At “Add a blog account” screen, Enter you blogger address followed by your username and password

Proceed by clicking Next and Windows Live Writer will check the configuration

If the entered information are correct, you will be taken to to the final screen where it will ask you to type your blog’s name. Enter The name and click Finish

That’s it! Happy Blogging!

Helping Hands Igbo has been Released!

Good News! Helping Hands Igbo has been released! The new version comes with a built-in keyboard layout for your learning convenience.

Vowels: a e i ị o ọ u ụ

Consonants: b ch d f g gb gh gw h j k kp kw l m n ṅ nw ny p r s sh t v w y z

Helping Hands Igbo can be downloaded by clicking Here!

Credits goes to my friend, Ben Ajuluchukwu, who helped with the symbols

FAQ

1. What is Helping Hands Igbo?

Ans: Helping Hands Igbo is a Inkey Software Compatible keyboard created for Igbo Language, Nigeria. With Inkey Software and Helping Hands Igbo, people can type documents in Igbo Language.

4. What is Inkey?

Ans: InKey is a keyboard mapping solution that allows users to enter characters in languages and scripts that are not adequately supported by the operating system using a standard keyboard.

3. Where can I get Inkeysoftware?

Ans: Inkeysoftware site is under upgradation. Contact Helping Hands, to get Inkey Software.

How to Diagnose and fix the CD/DVD drive not detecting problem on your PC

Some times you might have faced problem with your CD/DVD drive, which will ot detect properly
Reason:
The registry entry of your disc burning software might not have removed properly
Due to hardware error (The CD/DVD drive might have become totally unusable)
Fix:
In Run window, type in: regedit and press Enter
At the Registry Editor window, locate, and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
If the Upper filters key is available,right-click and delete it.
and in the same way delete the Lower filters key also
close registry editor
If you want  to accomplish the steps above automatically, try this  FixIt from Microsoft
This should fix the problem if the issue is with the filter buffers.
try checking the power and data cables of the CD/DVD drive. make sure the cables are properly connected.
If the above doesn't fix the issue, replace the CD/DVD drive.

How to diagnose and fix the display problem on Desktops

Your desktop  may not display properly due to following general reasons

Improper power supply

Improperly connected Power and Display Cords

Improperly connected Display ports

Troubleshooting:

Make sure the power supply is connected and the power buttons are turned on

Reconnect the display and power cords and ensure the connections

Check the quality condition of display and power cords. if required, replace the cords

Identify the correct graphics port (display port/ DVI/VGA) and connect to it (All these port cables will only fit into its exact port)

Try connecting your desktop to a different monitor and if you identify your pervious monitor is faulty, replace it.

How to Auto Shutdown your Ubuntu system from terminal

It is possible to  schedule a time for your Ubuntu PC to go off. For this you can type a simple command at the terminal window

sudo shutdown –h +m

(Replace the m with your desired minutes for the computer to go off)

You will be prompted to enter the password. Type in the password and press enter

If you want to cancel the scheduled shutdown, the command is: sudo shutdown –c

Terminal will ask you for the sudo password. type the password and press enter

(Try the sudo shutdown –c command in a new terminal for proper result)

How to know the Serial Number of your PC using Terminal Command

To get the serial Number of your PC from the terminal window, type this command:

sudo dmidecode –s system-serial-number  and press enter

Terminal will ask you for the sudo password. Enter it and your Computer’s Serial Number will be displayed.

How to add a User Account from Terminal

User Accounts can be created and password protected from terminal. This can be accomplished by typing two commands.

To create a user account type the following command:

sudo useradd –d /home/Andes_Noraa –m Andes_Noraa

In this example,  the Username and Account folder name is:  Andes Noraa

(You can give a different one)

To add password for your account, type in: sudo passwd Andes_Noraa  and press enter

Terminal will ask you to type a new password and after that to re-enter

That's it! The User Account has been created and Password Protected now.