Microsoft has already confirmed that Windows 10 will come with native support for MKV (Matrsoka Video) and FLAC. FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is a commonly used lossless audio format that provides a more accurate reproduction of recordings. In other words, it sounds better than other formats, such as MP3, which compress recordings down to […]
How to Convert DMG Image to ISO format in Windows
February 8, 2015 by No comments »Most software on Mac OS X is distributed as a DMG image format. The Mac users can open .dmg files on Mac OS X without using third-party software. But if you are a Windows user, you will be in trouble, since Windows can not recognize dmg format by default. In this article we’ll show you […]
Difference Between SQL Server Logins and Database Users
February 6, 2015 by No comments »Although the words logins and users are often used interchangeably, they are very different things in Microsoft SQL Server. There has always been confusion over logins and users, especially for most new SQL Server users. Here I’ll explain the difference between SQL Server logins and database users. Part 1: Logins vs. Users Logins are created […]
5 Methods to Open File Explorer in Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8
July 6, 2017 by No comments »Since Windows 8, Windows Explorer has been renamed to File Explorer and updated in significant ways. One of the first things I do after installing a new Windows OS is to find the explorer. In this article we’ll show you 5 methods to access File Explorer in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Method 1: Open […]
Disable Command Prompt Using Group Policy or Registry Trick
June 9, 2023 by No comments »Command Prompt is a built-in tool in Windows that is rarely used by the average user. It’s not so user-friendly but advanced computer users with malicious intent can use the Command Prompt to bypass most restrictions that are enforced on the Windows Explorer based GUI. In this post, we will explain how to disable Command […]
Repair Your Corrupted Outlook Personal Folders (PST) File
January 30, 2015 by No comments »PST (also known as Personal Folders File, or Outlook Data File) is a file where Microsoft Outlook stores your mail messages, calendar events, contacts, tasks and other. If you can’t open your .pst file, or you supect the data file is damaged or corrupted, you can use the Inbox Repair tool (scanpst.exe) to diagnose and […]
How to Boot An Existing VirtualBox VM from USB Drive
January 23, 2015 by No comments »How can I get a VirtualBox virtual machine to boot from a physical USB drive? The problem is that the GUI of Oracle VirtualBox does not have an option to set boot from USB. Luckily there is a workaround to boot a VirtualBox virtual machine from USB drive. Just create a new virtual hard disk […]
How to Reset Windows 7 to Factory Settings without Install Disc
January 23, 2015 by No comments »How do I reset or restore a Windows 7 PC to factory settings? As we all know, Windows 7 doesn’t have the built-in refresh and reset options like Windows 8/8.1 and you have no other way to restore your computer to factory settings unless you have a manufacturer-provided install media or recovery disc. Many computer […]
Bypass Windows Password with Freeware UBCD4Win
January 20, 2015 by No comments »Locked out of a computer but need to be able to log in as a local admin? What you need to do is set up a UBCD4Win (also known as Ultimate Boot CD for Windows) live CD, boot up the computer with it and run the NTPWEdit tool to clear forgotten Windows password. UBCD4Win is […]
Forgot Windows XP Domain Password and Can’t Login
January 16, 2015 by No comments »Locked out of Windows XP domain machine and can’t log into the domain user account? Need to gain access to your computer after the domain controller is no longer available or you forgot the password? In this article we’ll explain how to reset forgotten Windows XP password and then remove your computer from a domain […]