Wednesday 19 October 2016

LAPTOP WON'T CHARGE: THIS IS THE SIMPLEST AND QUICKEST FIX


Yesterday my head almost crushed.I had comfortably settled at my desk ready for some work on my laptop when all of a sudden my laptop went flat on charge and ,worse still, the laptop won't charge! On the desk, beside the lapy, lay a pile of data I had to feed into the computer to update a client's data base. The data entry had to be finished lest I would run into serious trouble with my client and miss out on a huge cheque. Upon checking, the AC connection indicator showed a red light. I further checked the charge icon on the task bar.It indicated that the charger was connected but not charging! I surfed the net , literally chopped and turned webpages, for answers and at last landed got this simplest solution...



Try these options to fix charger connected but not charging problem

1. Unplug for a few minutes, then try a different outlet.
Unplug the laptop, wait a few minutes, then plug it into an outlet in a different room. Some users report that a laptop power adapter can temporarily stop working to protect itself from a perceived issue with the power supply.
If your battery is removable, take it out while the power source is disconnected.
Hold down the laptop's power button for two minutes, put the battery back in, and
plug it in to a new outlet.

2. Examine the cord.
Examine the entire length of the power cord for tears, dents, and
worn-down insulation. If you notice any, or if the power brick is warped or smells like burnt plastic, the cord is probably faulty. You'll need to purchase a new cord for your laptop. Check your warranty before replacing any parts. The cost may be covered under some
circumstances.

3. Inspect the connection. 
If the cord's attachment to your laptop wobbles or feels loose, there could be a problem with the connection. Unplug the cord, remove debris with a wooden toothpick, and remove heavy dust build-up with compressed air. Bent pins and other damage issues are model-specific. Take the laptop or cord to a computer repair shop. You can look up your model online for repair instructions, but this can be difficult without proper tools, and may void the warranty.

4. Restart the computer, removing the battery in between.
Shut down the computer, unplug it, then remove the battery from your laptop. The battery can usually be accessed from the underside of the laptop, and may have a lock you
can turn with a coin, or release by lifting a lever. Leave the battery out for ten seconds, slot it back in, then start up your computer. Plug the laptop in again after start-up and wait ten
seconds to see if it works.Not all laptops have easily accessible batteries. If there is no obvious battery compartment, just restart your computer without removing the battery.

5. Let the computer cool down. 
If your laptop battery feels very hot to the touch, excess heat could be interfering with the charging process.  Shut down the computer and let it sit for several minutes to cool down. If you haven't cleaned your laptop vents recently, blow a can of compressed air into the fan vents at an angle, in short bursts, to remove some dust.
Do not blow directly into the fan vents, only at an angle, or you could damage the fan.
If you are comfortable disassembling your laptop, you can use the compressed air to
blow away internal dust directly. Look up a guide to disassembly for your model before
you begin, and work on a large, clear surface. This will likely void your warranty.

6. Start up your laptop without a battery. Shut down the computer, remove the battery, and
plug the computer in. If the computer won't turn on, you probably need a new cord. If you can start it up again in this situation, the charging issue is probably due to the battery itself, or your computer's interaction with the battery. The methods below may fix the problem, or your battery may be dead and require replacement. If your laptop battery is not removable, skip this step and try the methods below before taking your laptop to a computer repair
store.

7. Replace the charger.
Sometimes the adapter (the box in the cord) is faulty, or despite your best efforts you can't repair a loose plug. Try borrowing a friend's charger, or asking an computer store employee to test your charger. If your charger is faulty, buy a new part from a computer or electronics store. Hope you learnt a thing or two.

Saturday 1 October 2016

HOW TO SIMPLY CLEAN SCRATCHES ON CDS AND DVDS





Steps

1. Add toothpaste to the reflective side.

2. Cover peanut butter over the toothpaste. Smother it over it, but put too much of both.

3. Wipe off all peanut butter and toothpaste.

4. Reapply. Reapply the toothpaste then the peanut butter.

5. Put your DVD in a good tight container.

6. Add soda. It sound weird, but add soda before you close it. Don't use too much!

7.Add baking soda. Add little bit of baking soda then put the lid on your container with the
DVD inside.

8. Shake it a little bit and wait a couple of minutes.

9.Clean. After waiting, open up the container and polish it a with tissue or cloth.

MORE OF MUCH EASIER TIPS WITH TOOTHPASTE.


  • Fix scratched Blu-ray discs using toothpaste
  • A clean, soft and lint-free cloth should be needed.
  • Then we apply a small amount of toothpaste which does not contain particles or gels.
  • Then gently rub it over the scratched Blu-ray disc.
  •  Wipe it outwards from the center of the disc until free of toothpaste and don't rub in
  • circular motions.
  •  Then clean the Blu-ray disc thoroughly with cold water, and make sure that you remove
  • all of the toothpaste.
  •  Dry the scratched Blu-ray disc with another extra soft and dry cloth.
  •  Okay, try to test the disc for playback.
Hope you find this useful.

HOW TO BACK UP YOUR DATA ON HDD/HARD DRIVE IN 3 STEPS


An IT Person's worst NIGHTMARE is backing up yourdata in an external Hard drive, only to try accessing it and you receive the following damned message !!!
(Your disk is not accessible, do you want to format it now)

Today I felt my head spin, thinking of how much backup I have on the HDD, the time it would take to get all the data back or get it another time. I did some research and managed ti fix it and got all of my DATA back

Step 1.
Run cmd (Command Prompt as admin) from the
search bar. Learn how to run Command prompt on windows here

Step 2.
Type in chkdsk f/:f (the later F being your drive Letter)

Step 3.
Hit Enter and wait for the awesome Magic to happen.
Boom you are done,

Enjoy a cup of Cappuccino !!!

CYBERSECURITY TIPS: BE SAFE, CHANGE YOUR WEB BROWSER'S SETTINGS

Tips for Secure Browsing with Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera mini etc


In this era of automation and default setting inclination preferred by most so-called techno-savvy, hardly do internet lovers realize the ticking bomb that is cyber-crimes which is sadly staring at them in the face. Failing to correctly set up your browser’s security features can put you at a higher risk for malware infections and malicious attacks. Most of safe browsers give option for personalized setting to enhance better user experience and safety. Most common webbbrowsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer have such options. While it is
impossible to guarantee complete protection from cyber threats, following these tips will greatly increase the security of your web browser.

Tips for Secure Browsing with Google Chrome

Enable phishing and malware protection:

Make sure that Chrome’s phishing and malware protection feature is enabled underunders
the “Privacy” section. This feature will warn you if a site you’re trying to visit may be
phishing or contain malware. Turn off instant search: The Instant search feature should be turned off for optimal security. While it offers some convenience in searching, having this feature enabled means that anything you type in the address bar is instantly sent to Google.

Don’t sync: Disconnect your email account from your browser under the “Personal Stuff”
tab. Syncing your email account with your Chrome browser means that personal
information such as passwords, autofill data,
preferences, and more is stored on Google’s
servers. If you must use sync, select the
“Encrypt all synced data” option and create a
unique passphrase for encryption.

Configure content settings: Click “Content
settings” under the “Privacy” section and do
the following:

Set Cookies: Select “Keep local data only until I quit my browser” and “Block third-party cookies and site data.”These options ensure that your cookies
will be deleted upon quitting Chrome and that advertisers will not be able to
track you using third-party cookies.

Set JavaScript: Select “Do not allow any site to run JavaScript.” It is widely recommended that JavaScript be disabled whenever possible to protect
users from its security vulnerabilities.

Control Pop-ups: Select “Do not allow any site to show pop-ups.

Lock Location: Select “Do not allow any site to track my physical location.”
Configure passwords and forms settings:

Disable Autofill and deselect “Offer to save passwords I enter on the web” under the
“Passwords and forms” section. Doing so will prevent Chrome from saving your logins,
passwords, and other sensitive information that you enter into forms.
ost secure browser. Hope you learnt some tip. Look out for next post on Tips to browse safely with Firefox.

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