How to Choose Desktop Enhancements

Good Noon Friends..Today i present a interesting way to change Desktop enhancements. The Desktop enhancements not only look good, but can be useful and productive too. Okey here is the way to Choose Desktop Enhancements

Steps:-

1.) Consider what type you want. Sidebar, widgets or launchers.

2.) Consider your criteria, speed or specific features (weather, RSS etc.)

3.) Do you want your hardware monitoring? This will require particular hardware support.

4.) Check your system requirements. For speed; try Conky for Linux or Samurize for Windows.

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How to Solve Application Error 0xc0000142 and 0xc0000005

Windows Application Sometime installed applications gets fail to load, there are many reasons behind such type of problem. This kind of errors is known as application error. 

“The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click OK to close the application.”                                                                                                                         

If once this error is occurs then you cannot do anything and you have to close the application and search on the Internet for that mysterious error code. Don’t worry this article will teach you the correct way to get rid of application error.

The problem

Windows tells you that the application was unable to start. You can try a hundred times, but the error does not solve itself magically, because it’s not casual. The problem is that the ddl that launches the application is unsigned or digitally no longer valid. And it’s not up to you, maybe you just downloaded the program from the official site.

The solution

Manual Method: This error can be solved by applying the bellow given manual method, but to apply this method you need some extra knowledge about PC registry. Because without having such knowledge you cannot execute such method, don’t try to apply manual way if you don’t familiar with Windows registry.

Any human error while executing this method may harm your Windows PC completely and you cannot access them without formatting your system. If you are familiar with the editor of Windows registry and have the ability to apply the bellow given way then only apply it after taking backup of your registry for any further error or corruption.

Right click on the following registry entry:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_Dlls

And click on Jump to entry…

A new window appears known as System Registry Editor. After it double click on the LoadAppInit_DLLs and modify the value from 1 to 0. Now click OK to confirm the modification and exit.

After this restart your PC and execute the error showing application, you will see that it starts normally without any error.

Alternate Method:

Under this method you have to download a application error removal tool, this tool will allows you to fix any application error without need of any professional knowledge. It means you can repair any kind of PC error without typing any command manually. 

Simply download this tool, install it and run the application, scan the PC it will automatically detect and repair any problems in your Windows registry. So it is the best way to get rid of application error.

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How to fix 0xc00007b error (All PC Games & Software) on Windows 7, 8 & 8.1

To repair 0xc00007b error “the application was unable to start correctly” on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, it is necessary to know the reasons behind such error first. This type o error generate very complex situation for the user because it irritates them and they cannot operate their PC as previous.  

How this error comes?

When user tries to execute application on a windows system then, 0xc000007b error appears suddenly and stop user to execute their tasks. This error mainly generates because of mixing up 32bit environment with 64bit one. It means you have a 32bit application that attempts to load a 64bit dll. Such error may also appear while playing PC games such as watch dogs, outlast, and Dead Island.

This article will provide you complete solution to get rid of error 0xc00007b from all pc games.

Bellow some methods are given apply any one and fix Error Code 0xc000007b of unable to start application correctly error.

Solution 1 (.Net Framework)

In lots of cases this error can generate due to .NET framework reasons issues. SO try to re-installing the latest or suitable version of .NET framework. Download and install the .Net framework to fix 0xc000007b error.

After successfully re-installation of the application restart your PC to takes place the executed modifications.

Solution 2 (Run as Administrator)

Some software requires running as an administrator privilege, it could fix error0xc000007b. To execute nay application as an administrator, do the following:

Stes:- 

1) Go to the properties of the application by, Right-click the application’s shortcut, and then click Properties

2) From the properties dialog box, click on the Compatibility tab.

3) Mark the “Run this program as an administrator” box, and click on OK

Solution 3 (Updates)

Sometime this problem may appear due to the update problems. Microsoft regularly patches latest discovered holes, adds malware definitions to its Windows Defender and Security Essentials utilities. Through downloading the patches released by Microsoft you can installs the missing drivers and updates the outdated ones like graphic card drivers.

Solution 4 (Install DirectX)

Some software and specially games require DirectX software. Though, your PC comprises a latest version of DirectX. Download & install this from the below link.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=35

Solution 5 (Install Microsoft Visual C++)

Try to install Microsoft Visual C++ because this error message may happen on operating systems when the Microsoft Visual C++ Package is not correctly configured.

Download the 32 bit and 64 bit of Microsoft Visual C++ from the bellow given link:

32bit Windows-

http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=55555

64bit Windows-

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=14632

Follow 3 Simple Steps to Repair PC Instantly!

1. Step 1 – Download & Install PC Repair Tool.
2. Step 2 – Click “Scan” button to diagnose the PC.
3. Step 3 – Click “Fix Errors” to the fix the issues and you are done.

(Note: This powerful tool can increase your performance by 97%)

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How to Use Gparted | Use GParted To Partition Your Hard Drive

Gparted is a FREE partition editor that can shrink and modify Windows, Linux, and other OS partitions.

Steps:-

1. Download gparted-livecd-0.3.4-11 from 

http://sourceforge.net/project/downloading.php?group_id=115843&filename=gparted-livecd-0.3.4-11.iso&7005223

2. Use your favorite ISO burning software(Roxio,Nero,etc.) to burn this file onto a CD.

3. Put the CD into your CD drive.

Restart the computer and it will probably boot into the gparted-livecd. Skip to step 4. If not, then restart your computer again and check your BIOS screen to see if it has boot options. Press the corresponding key and change it to boot from CD. You may need to access BIOS settings on some computers.

4. When the boot screen comes up, choose the first option.

5. Lots of boot lines will flash before your eyes. Hit <enter> at any prompts for language (if you want English).

6. When the system starts up, there will be a Gparted window open.

7. (This is to resize your Windows partition.) Right-click your Windows partition from the list, and then click "Resize/Move" and either

8. (A) drag the bar in the picture that is your Windows partition to a smaller size or

    (B) enter the size you want the partition to be in the "Partition Size" box.

9. Apply the changes by clicking the "Apply" button

Tips:-

• There are other functions you can use, such as reformat, delete, or move.
• You can undo things you've done with "Undo"
• As with all software, it does have bugs. Sometimes it has errors modifying file systems, trouble recognizing File systems, and reading file systems as corrupted.

Warnings:-

• Do not drag and drop the ISO file onto the CD. You must use a ISO burning program . Most computers are bundled with this kind of software, but you may have to install a free ISO burning app. Plenty of them online.
• Modifying your partitions can be dangerous. Try to back up your files unless you're absolutely sure it's safe.

Things You'll Need:-

Regular CD Computer with hard drive

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How to Perform a Backup on Windows XP

Considering the increased amounts of data that you save to your computer each day, more and more users embark on a quest for the most effective and reliable backup solution.
However, very few know that Windows XP has its own backup utility.

Steps

1. To use the built in Windows XP backup tool, follow the instructions.



2. Click the Start button > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.



3. The Windows XP backup tool allows backing up all user files in just one task.
If you select the option of the My Documents backup, it will copy the entire contents of the Documents and Settings folder including MS Outlook/Outlook Express messages and settings as well as your profile settings.



4. However, in most situations full backup is not necessary.  In all likelihood the My Documents folder of your computer will be large in size and contain a lot of irrelevant information. If this is the case, Windows XP backup tool suggests that you manually specify files that you want to include or exclude from the backup set.



5. Lastly, don't forget to backup your Internet Explorer favourites from within IE. You can export them from the Menu.

6. And, for really important backups, nothing beats writing down names, phone numbers, email addresses and bank account details.

Tips

• In additions Window XP backup tool allows backing up the System state data that include Registry, Boot files, COM + Class Registration database. However, you cannot include or exclude specific components.
• Windows XP backup tool offers five types of backup: normal, copy, daily, differential, and incremental. To be honest, this abundance of backup types causes nothing, but confusion especially if this is your first time backup.
• The farthest location Windows XP backup tool suggests is a network drive or an external drive. By default, it will even offer you to back up to a floppy drive, and that's the only removable storage it has in store for you. Now think how many floppy diskettes it will require to back up 30GB of critical information!
• There can be different backup types among which you can choose depending on your needs. The most common being full, incremental and differential.
• When you do a backup, it is extremely important where you keep the resulting files. It is recommended to keep such files as far as possible from the local computer.

Warnings

• Back ups should be stored on an external drive, not an internal hard drive. If the internal drive fails (and all drives eventually fail) you will lose your original files AND your backups.

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How to Stop a Windows Computer from Freezing

Windows is probably the most popular operating system on the market. Although popular, it is not perfect. In fact, it could even be called infamous; it is known to run slowly, freeze, and crash on users frequently. On good systems this is rare, but when your computer suffers from a lack of maintenance, problems are to be expected. Unfortunately most users don't perform routine maintenance on their systems. You don't need to be a computer expert to be able to perform simple maintenance, all it takes is a little of your time.

Steps

1. Run a virus scan.  Viruses are usually the culprits behind random errors, freezing, and crashing. How to run a virus scan depends on what anti-virus software you have, but basically you select drive C: and/or other disks (especially hard disks) that you suspect to have a virus, and click a button to activate the scan.



2. Uninstall programs you no longer need.  Unnecessary programs may not seem like much, but some of them do run idly in the background, and this takes up memory. To uninstall a program, enter the control panel and click "Add/Remove Programs," select the program you want to uninstall, and click "Change/Remove". You can also insert the installation CD and select uninstall, or look for a file something like "uninstall.exe" in the program files.



3. Close some applications.  Do you always minimize programs rather than close them? Don't worry about that picture you have open, it won't go away after you close it. That web browser, just bookmark the page or save the process (saving if you have FireFox). Save what you want to save, and close the windows quickly before you decide you want them open (you should know that to close a program you click the little "x" in the upper right corner of the window, there is a more efficient way of doing this without using the mouse... press ALT+F4 to close the window, ALT+TAB to navigate through open windows).



4. Delete any files you no longer need. 
This helps if you do it before defragmenting your disk, since there are fewer files for the defragmenter to move. Select the file(s) you want to delete, and press the "delete" key, or right click and click "delete".



5. Use the scheduled maintenance tool.  Under the "accessories" folder in the start menu there is a folder called system tools. Depending on your version of Windows, there is a program with a name along the lines of "Maintenance Schedule Wizard." This program will help schedule disk cleanups, disk defragmentations, and more. They all help with keeping your computer's performance at the optimum. Note that in Windows XP it is called "Task Scheduler".



6. Clean up your registry.  Find a registry cleaner or clean it manually. Don't clean it manually if you aren't comfortable changing important system settings. Also try using disk cleanup from the start menu under system tools. This folder can be found in accessories.



7. Defragment your hard disk. 
Click START>PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES>SYSTEM TOOLS>DISK DEFRAGMENTER. Follow the onscreen instructions and choose the C: drive. If you're wondering what this does, think if it this way: When you use your computer, files must be opened on your computer, then closed. When files are moved or deleted, they jump around on the part of the disk physically. Eventually the files are scattered everywhere, and it takes your computer longer to find them. By defragmenting your hard drive, you put all of the files close together again, and it's easier for the computer to find them. Defragmenting your drive may take anywhere from ten minutes to several hours depending on the size of the disk and the number of files.



8. Open up your computer case and dust it out.
 Dust can make even the best computers run slowly. Unscrew the screws on the side of the case, remove large pieces of hardware and tie down cables, and start vacuuming out dust. Be careful not to suck in any jumpers, pins, wires, etc. You may find it necessary to start removing hardware to access other hardware. Be sure to dust out the heat sync and other fans. If you don't feel comfortable doing so, contact a tech-savvy friend or simply use an air-can. Don't worry too much, it's large amounts of dust that will cause real problems.

• While you're in the computer, check the heat sync to see if it is faulty. This can cause any operating system to freeze, especially the higher NT versions of Windows.
• Although the above suggests a vacuum cleaner to dust out a computer, there is a risk of static discharge. It isn't recommended that you do this if you are uncomfortable. Instead, try using an air duster. For removable fans, take them out and CAREFULLY clean them.

9. Format your disk and reinstall your operating system. Be sure to back up your data, for everything on your hard disk will be deleted.



10. Downgrade to a lower operating system (e.g.: From Windows XP to Windows 2000).
Your computer's specs may be too low to run the operating system at a satisfying level. The minimum requirements are MINIMUM, meaning that if you just meet them, you will just be able to run the operating system. For optimal performance, be sure to have at least the suggested specifications, not the minimum.



11. Consider running a small Linux distro. 
Use a search engine to find a distribution of Linux that you think you would feel comfortable. Linux is another operating system, and is open source, meaning it's legally free. If you want an interface similar to the Windows interface, go with a KDE version. Try looking on Linux informative sites such as distrowatch for the most recent versions of Linux and reviews on the downloads.



12. Buy or build another computer. 
Maybe not the solution you were looking for, but this is probably the best alternative if your computer fails to function properly after so much work. Remember that computers aren't designed to last a long time, most last about 2 to 5 years before hardware issues start showing up (this is not related to the Windows installation, which will usually last you about six months to a year on low maintenance).

Tips

• When you want to get rid of a program, don't just delete the shortcut, uninstall it from the control panel. Deleting a shortcut is just that, deleting the quick file that executes the main executable on your desktop rather than directly. Uninstall programs rather than delete shortcuts.

• Empty your recycle bin at least once a week. Even though the files are in the recycle bin, they take up space and sometimes still run.

• Consider downloading or buying better maintenance tools. The tools included with Windows are just a start at what you want to do, and they might not be as good as other maintenance tools. If you have the hard disk space, download and install better maintenance tools, and be sure to use them.

• It may sound silly, but consider using a lower screen resolution. See if it lowers the CPU usage.

• Run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard. In the higher NT versions of Windows, there is a tool that allows you to clear unused shortcuts from your desktop. Right click on your desktop and go to properties, and find the Desktop Cleanup Wizard.

Warnings

• Beware of computer viruses online when you make any downloads. Scan zip folders before you extract them, scan executables, scan anything suspicious. Don't go overboard, though.
• Be careful handling any computer hardware. If you don't feel comfortable handling computer hardware, ask a tech-savvy friend to help you.

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How to Fix the Blue Screen of Death on Windows

Three Methods:  Diagnosing the Problem  Analyzing the Crash Report  Fixing the Problem

A Blue Screen Error or STOP error, also known as the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), can be a frustrating experience. The error message almost never clearly states what is wrong, and they seem to strike at random. Follow this guide to diagnose and fix the errors causing the Blue Screen of Death.

> Method 1 of 3: Diagnosing the Problem

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1. Determine if you changed anything recently.  The most common cause of the Blue Screen is a recent change in your computer’s settings or hardware. This is often related to new drivers getting installed or updated. Drivers are software that allow your hardware to communicate with Windows.

• Because there are essentially an infinite number of hardware configurations possible, drivers can’t be tested for every possible setup. This means that sometimes a driver will be installed that causes a critical error when communicating with the hardware.

2. Check your computer’s internal hardware.  Sometimes, a poor connection inside the computer can cause a Blue Screen. Open your case and check to make sure that all the cables are firmly connected and that any cards are seated firmly in their sockets.

• This is more difficult for laptops. You can check the hard drive and the RAM to make sure that they are connected properly. Remove the panels in the back that cover the hard drive and RAM with a small Phillips-head screwdriver. Press the components firmly into their connections.

3. Check your computer’s temperature.  Overheating can lead to your hardware malfunctioning. One of the most common components to overheat is the graphics card. The second most likely culprit is the CPU.

• You can check temperatures in most BIOS menus, or through software in Windows.

4. Test your Ram.  A common culprit in system crashes is a bad stick of RAM. When RAM fails, it causes the system to become unstable. You can test your RAM by using a program called “memtest86”. This program is available for free online, and is run by burning it to a bootable CD.

• Reboot your computer and run the program. The memtest software will automatically begin running tests on your computer’s RAM. This may take several minutes to complete. For best results, allow several passes of the test to be completed. Memtest will run indefinitely until you stop it yourself.

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5. Test your hard drive.  Run the “chkdsk” function  on your hard drive to scan for errors and fix potential problems. A failing hard drive can cause Blue Screens due to corrupted files. To run chkdsk, open Computer/My Computer and right-click the disk that you want to scan. Select Properties.

• From the Properties screen, select the Tools tab.
• Click Check Now in the Error Checking section. Your computer will prompt you to restart in order to scan the disk.

6. Strip your computer down to the essentials.  One way to narrow down what is causing the problem is to remove everything that is not essential for the PC to run. This way, if the error goes away, you know that it was one of the pieces that you disconnected.

• A desktop computer needs the motherboard, CPU, a hard disk, power supply, RAM, and a keyboard. Plug your monitor into your motherboard’s monitor port (if it has one) so that you can disconnect the graphics card. Everything else can be removed during the diagnostic process.
• If the computer runs fine after stripping it down, add one part back at a time until the error message appears again. This will let you know which device is causing the computer to crash.
• This method does not apply to laptops, as you cannot strip it down.

 

> Method 2 of 3: Analyzing the Crash Report

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1. Set your computer to stop on a Blue Screen of Death. Oftentimes the computer will reboot before you have a chance to examine the contents of the Blue Screen. You will need to set your computer to stop on Blue Screens so that you can copy the necessary information.

• Open your System Properties. In any version of Windows, press Windows+Pause/Break on your keyboard to open the System Properties window.
• Click Advanced System Settings. Windows XP users will already be in the Advanced System Settings.
• Click the Settings button in the Startup and Recovery section of the Advanced tab.
• Uncheck the “Automatically restart’ option under the “System failure’ section. Click Apply to save the changes. The next time the computer experiences a Blue Screen of Death, the computer will display it until you manually reboot the system.

3. Wait for your system to crash again.  When the Blue Screen appears again, jot down the following information from the display.Input the data into a search engine to see what hardware or program the error might be originating from:

• ”The problem seems to be caused by the following file:” Make note of the file displayed as well as the error message printed below it
• ”STOP:” Copy the first code after the STOP message.

> Method 3 of 3: Fixing the Problem

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1. Boot into Safe Mode.  If Windows won’t start because of Blue Screen errors, try booting into Safe Mode so that you can try fixing the problem. As the computer is booting, repeatedly hit the F8 key until the Windows boot menu appears. Select Safe Mode with Networking to boot into a stripped down version of Windows.

This will allow you to access your Device Manager, the internet, and other system tools.

2. Run a virus scan. Sometimes viruses and malware are at the root of a Blue Screen problem. Make sure that you have the latest antivirus software installed, and perform a full system scan to find anything that could be causing problems.

3. Perform a Repair Installation of Windows.  This is a quick alternative to completely reinstalling Windows, as it only copies system files to your computer. This is useful if an essential file has become corrupt and is causing your computer to fail.

• To perform a repair installation, insert your Windows disc and boot from it. In the setup menu, select Repair Installation. Windows will delete old Windows files and copy new ones. You will not lose any personal data.

4. Roll back your drivers.  If the cause of the problem is hardware, the first thing you should try is rolling back drivers. This process will install an older version of the driver software, potentially getting rid of the conflict.

• Open the Device Manager. You can access this by opening the Start Menu and right-clicking on Computer/My Computer. Select Properties, then Device Manager. In Windows 8, press Windows+X and select Device Manager from the list.
• Select the hardware that you want to roll back. You may have to expand categories to find it. Right-click on the icon and select Properties.
• Click the Driver tab. Select Roll Back Driver and confirm that you want to roll it back.
• Continue using your computer as normal. Once your driver has been rolled back, continue to use your computer to verify that the error does not occur again. Do 'not' update the driver again until a newer version is released.

5. Roll back Windows updates. If rolling back the driver did not fix the problem, consider restoring to an older, working installation of Windows. This will let you determine if the Windows updates are responsible for your Blue Screen.

• Open System Restore. You can find System Restore by searching for it in the search bar in the Start menu. Open the program, and select a date from the calendar before you started experiencing errors.
• This will reset all of the updates and settings to that date, effectively removing any updates added afterwards. Use this to determine if a specific Windows update is what caused your malfunction.

6. Clear up hard disk space. 
If Windows does not have enough space on the disk it is installed on, it can cause system failures. Remove unnecessary files and programs if you have less than 15% of your hard disk free.



7. Apply new updates and drivers. If rolling back drivers and updates didn’t work, installing the newest versions and updates (if they weren’t installed already) may fix your problem. Check your Windows Update program to see if there are any new system and hardware updates available.

• Click Start and search for “Windows Update”. In Windows 8, tap the Windows key and then start typing “Windows Update”.

8. Reinstall Window.  If you cannot track down the error, you can try a full reinstallation of Windows as a way to reset your computer. Make sure that you have all of your important files backed up before doing so, as your hard drive will be formatted for the install process.

• If the Blue Screen is being caused by a failing piece of hardware, reinstalling Windows will not fix the problem. You will need to find and replace the piece of hardware that is causing problems.

9. Replace faulty hardware.  If driver and update rollbacks do not solve your problem, you may need to remove and replace your hardware. Replacing anything other than the RAM or hard drive on a laptop can be difficult and expensive.

• If the RAM test shows that you have faulty memory, you will want to replace the failing stick as soon as possible.
• If the hard disk scanner is returning disk errors, you should back up your data and install a new drive. This will require reinstalling Windows if the drive has your Windows installation on it.
• If your graphics card is failing, replacing it could get expensive. This is almost impossible to fix in most laptops. For a desktop, open your case and swap out the old card for a new one.

Tips

• When the STOP error appears, first try to start the computer using the essential hardware only. If your computer starts successfully, then try to troubleshoot the hardware driver by reinstalling or updating firmware.

Warnings

• Do not edit the registry or the start-up programs without technical assistance or how-to.
• Backup your data to an external drive in Safe Mode before restoring last known good configuration or running repair diagnostics.

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How to Be a Facebook Queen Celebrity

Facebook's a fun way of talking to others.  You can say bye to your friends and come back home jump back on Facebook and talk again.

 

Steps

1. Upload a photo. 

Remember we want our photos to look natural, so keep your background simple. Flash photography makes your face appear oily and brings the worst out in our photos. If you're wearing makeup, do not use foundation with SPF15, this makes our face look ghostly white in the photos. If your looking to take a hot pic, show only a bit of skin, pucker your lips and keep your hair down (hair should be washed and looking silky). If you just want to take a simple pretty pic, consider taking your photos outdoors (in a forest or in your garden) wear clothes that are comfortable, act completely normal by smiling and looking at the camera or playing with your dog/cat. The most important thing is to smile with your eyes, so you may want to widen your eyes or sqint your eyes a little.

2. Our Facebook status messages make us appear more interesting, so use your own wall to post Facebook statuses. 

Try and stay away from any religious statuses. Here are some good ones to try using e.g (I love sleeping because dreams are much better than reality) or (God, if I can't get what I want, let me want what I get) are, we getting the hang of it? Are goal is to post interest, funny and completely natural status messages.

3. Add pretty much everyone in your year who has Facebook. 

Don't always accept peoples friend request, especially if they look old. Try and start conversations on face book chat, even if it is just a hi and how are you.

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How to Add Location to a Facebook Post

Two Methods:  Adding a Location via Your Computer  Adding a Location via Your Smartphone

Being able to check in with your social media apps is a very popular trend. Sites like Facebook allow you to log in, post a status, and then tag a particular location to show where you are.

This is a great way to find friends and to also tell everyone else where you’re hanging out. Adding a location to your post can be a lot of fun! It’s also easily done either on your computer or smartphone.

> Method 1 of 2: Adding a Location via Your Computer

1. Log into Facebook. Open a browser and type in www.facebook.com. Enter your e-mail address and password in the appropriate boxes on the sign-in screen.

2. Update your status.  Either on your Timeline or Home page, write a new status message on the box that says “What’s on your mind?”

3. Look for the location icon.
 Once you finish writing a status but before posting, look just right below your status in the same “What’s on your mind?” box. You will see four gray icons alongside the blue “Post” button. Click on the second icon from the left, the one that looks like a GPS marker.


4. Indicate your location. Clicking on the location icon opens up a list of known places around you. You can either click on one of those places, or start typing your location and it will usually pop up even before you’re done typing. Click on it to add it to your status.

5. Click on the “Post” button. 
Check your status for errors and give it a once-over before you hit Post. Doing so will save you from tagging yourself in the wrong place and going through the trouble of having to edit your post.

> Method 2 of 2: Adding a Location via Your Smartphone

1. Download the Facebook app to your phone.
 Depending on your phone, just search for the app either at the Google Play Store or the App Store. Once you find it, click on the Facebook icon, and then click on Download to install the app.

2. Look for the app on your phone’s Downloads folder.  Once the app is installed, you can find it among the downloaded files on your phone by clicking on the Downloads icon on your home screen.

3. Click on the app.  Once you have the app opened and the sign-in screen is displayed, fill in the boxes with your username and password, and click on the “Sign In” tab.

4. Click on the “Status” option.  You’ll find this among the three options at the bottom of the screen you land on after signing in.

5. Compose your status.  Click on the white box that says “What’s on your mind?” and type in your new status. Once you’re done, look for the four gray icons right below your status. Tap on the fourth one, the one that looks like a GPS marker.

6. Indicate your location.  A list will pop up of all known locations around the area. Tap on the correct one, and afterwards, click on the “Post” button on the top right side of your phone screen to add the location to your post.

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How to Recover a Gmail Password

Many people forget their passwords. Did you forget how to recover your Gmail one ??

Steps

1. Go to the Gmail website, which is gmail.com.
You could also go to Google's homepage (google.com) and click on Gmail in the upper left hand corner.



2. Find "Need Help?"  under the sign-in button.

3. Click the button beside "I don't know my password" then type in your Gmail address.

4. It will ask you to type in the password you remember and click "Continue" or just simply click "I don't remember"

5. You will then have to choose how you want to reset your password either thru phone or email.

6. Open the mail sent for password recovery and follow the instructions.

7. Enter your new password.

Tips

• When making a password, DO NOT use something like "gmail", "password", one that is all numbers such as "39357777110048", your name, or any random typing like "wniodnidnn35gdas".
• Try passwords that have at least one uppercase letter, and at least one letter. They are very strong passwords.
• Make sure you can remember your password.
• Write it down and store it someplace safe where only you can access it.

Warnings

• Have a recovery email or secret question.
• Never tell anyone your password under any circumstances.  The only exception is a parent or legal guardian (under age 18) or trusted spouse (if married and share an account).

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How to Change Your Gmail Username

Changed the name of your business recently? Got married and changed your last name to your spouse’s? While you can’t change your email address, you can change your username that’s connected to your address to change how people see you on their contact list. If you’re recently married, for example, you can change “Jane Doe - jdoe@gmail.com” to become “Jane Doe-Smith - @jdoe@gmail.com.”

To learn how to change your name, scroll to step 1.

Steps

1. Log into Gmail. 
Go to www.mail.google.com, and log into your account with your e-mail address and password.



2. Go to “Settings.” 
Just click on the gear icon on the upper-right corner of the window, and select “Settings” from the list of options.



3. Click on the “Accounts and Import” tab.  This will display options. Look for the “Send mail as” section.



4. Click on the “Edit Info” link.  It’s on the right side of your e-mail address. This will open the “Edit E-mail Address” window.



5. Edit your name.  Just type in the name you now want to use on the text box, and click on “Save Changes” once you’re through.

Tips

• Remember that you can’t change your e-mail address. If you want a new e-mail address, you’ll have to create a new account.
• Changing your username will only show on the new messages you’ll send. It won’t affect those that you had previously sent.
• If you switch back to the first username set on your Gmail address, the newest one will get deleted.

Sources and Citations

• https://support.google.com/mail

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How to Change a Theme in Gmail

Ever wonder how your friend got that cool new background on his or her Gmail account?  This article will show you how to change yours.

Steps

1. Look at the top, right-hand corner of the page where your username is.
 Look a little to the right of where it says "sign out," and it should say "Help" and "Settings".



2. Click on "Settings".



3. From there pops up a page that starts out under the tab "General" but has lots of other tabs next to it.  Click on the "Themes" tab.



4. Under "Themes" it will have many different options for you to choose from, including one to customize your Gmail if you don't like the choices they give you.



5. Click on whatever your preference is, and your background will change almost immediately!

Tips

• If you have slow internet, you should probably choose a more simple background, because it might take a while to load each time you get on otherwise.

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