IT Noob's Corner

CPU-Z, IT Newbie Newest Ally

2011-04-22T06:01:00.000-07:00

Sick and tired when someone asked you what's the specifications of your computer/laptop? Are you the kind that when people asked a technical question pertaining to computers, you just scratched your head and wondered blankly?

Is it given the fact that there are people who don't even bother to see at the specifications of a computer when buying one.

Now, there is a software that could detect the simple and complicated specifications. It also could serve as a stepping stone in learning the different technical functions of computer.

CPU-Z is a free software that lets you view all the information about the hardware connected to your computer. It gives you the details about your Processor, Memory, Motherboard, Graphics card etc.

IT made simpler for newbies. Since i labeled IT with many descriptions, such as Inutil Talaga or Ignorante Talaga when it comes to computer, maybe this software could help eliminate those terms and help those computer illiterate understand computer terms even just for a day.

This is my ten cents sharing to you guys. Hope this helps.

Download this software: CPU-Z.

See Screenshots below.

Error:Failed to find ASP.Net Registration with Microsoft IIS

2011-02-21T05:30:00.000-08:00

I got this error upon installing SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition on Windows 7 Ultimate.

Internet Information Services in Windows x64 is 64-bit. This means, if you want to run 32-bit ISAPI DLLs with IIS6 on Windows x64, you'll need to apply a small tweak.

To solve the problem, follow these steps.

1.) Click on the lower part(window icon) and type cmd.

2.) Right click on the command prompt and select "Run as Administrator".

3.) From the command prompt, type cscript %SystemDrive%\inetpub\AdminScripts\adsutil.vbs set w3svc/AppPools/Enable32bitAppOnWin64 1.

This will enable all your 32-bit Application pools.

Enjoy :)

Error: Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0 Provider Is Not Registered

2011-02-21T05:03:00.000-08:00

This error deals using Microsoft Access as a database for a program that is running under Windows 7 64-bit.

Microsoft Access does not run on a 64-bit platform which led to this error.

We just have to force the program to run in both 32-bit and 64-bit platform.

Here's how.

Click the window icon located at the lower left and type INETMGR.

From the IIS manager, select the Application pools. Select both pools than click advance settings located at the right side.

Once clicked, switch the "Enable 32-bit application" to TRUE.

And viola, that's it.

NitroPDF: Aternative software for Acrobat PDF Reader

2010-06-07T19:14:00.000-07:00

Want to have a free PDF reader?

Nitro PDF Reader is a free PDF reader. It is loaded with more features than any other free PDF reader available right now. You can create PDF files from over 300 different file types. That means you can convert almost any document into PDF using this free software.You can edit or add notes to your PDF file with this which is not possible with any other free PDF reader.

The looks are pretty similar to that of MS Word 2007 so if you are already using Office 2007 then you will find this one very familiar and easy to use. The list of features is really big so can’t point them all here. You can see all the features of this great free tool at http://www.nitroreader.com/features/.

If you are not willing to pay for Adobe Reader then you must give this one a try. It is completely free and is available for Windows 32/64 bit systems.

Nitro PDF Reader Home Page

Download Nitro PDF Reader (Freeware) (22.6 MB)

Preserve your Name of Pictures Taken With Watermark Factory

2010-04-13T00:50:00.000-07:00

Now, preserving your name on any picture just got easier, and more interesting.

Welcome Watermark Factory.

Watermark Factory allows you to add text or image watermark to any picture. Protect your copyrights or simply add comments to any picture. This useful program has beautiful and easy to use interface. You will be able to process thousands of files in a few seconds.

To download the installer, simply click on this link: http://www.watermarkfactory.com/download.htm

See below for screenshots. Enjoy.

Redesign Your Desktop With BumpTop

2010-02-12T00:31:00.001-08:00

Want to have a new look on your computer desktop?

Sick and tired of having the same old common desktop design? Do you want to have a desktop that each of your friends will be envy of?

Meet Bumptop.

Organize:

BumpTop lets you create piles, just like you do in real life. But with advanced search and sort capabilities, you’ll always find what you’re looking for.

Visualize:

BumpTop lets you visually connect with your desktop. Pin important files or sticky notes to your wall so you don’t forget them. And with BumpTop, more frequently used files get bigger and heavier so you can find them easily.

Customize:

BumpTop lets your style dictate the look and feel of your desktop. With dozens of themes to choose from, you can find the one for you. Serene blue or firely flames, change your desktop to suit your moods.

Socialize:

BumpTop lets you stay connected to your friends and family right from your desktop. Create a photo frame on your wall to watch your friends’ photo feeds, or toss a photo to a Twitter or Facebook widget to share it with your social network.

If you are bored with your same old desktop screen then give it a shot, this is really worth trying.

To download the installer, click on this link.

Here's my desktop. See how it looks differently from ordinary desktop.

Winpranks: Funny Software To Play Pranks

2010-02-12T00:05:00.000-08:00

Ever had a feeling you want to pull a prank on your friend's PC? Don't you wanna see the look on their face when their computer is breaking down only to know in the end it was only a prank?

Their look on their face is probably priceless, right?

Here's a software to pull pranks on your friends computer. But warning, just be careful when using these pranks.

WINPranks (A.K.A. Windows Pranks) is a harmless program created for simulating jokes, tricks and hilarious pranks on PC users.

With the push of a button, you can set up a computer system to simulate crashes, viruses, annoying scams, fake federal copyright scans and more. WINPranks is the perfect tool for creating those funny internet videos using a hidden camera, or getting someone back for a prank they might have pulled on you.

Here's the link to download the software.

Warning: Read before the instructions before pulling the prank.

Enjoy.

Get Facebook Updates Through Your E-Mail

2010-01-12T20:33:00.000-08:00

This is probably the best way to get facebook updates if facebook is not available in your workstation.

NutshellMail consolidates your facebook accounts through your inbox you use the most.

It also consolidates your twitter, myspace, Gmail and yahoo accounts.

Simply go to http://nutshellmail.com/. From there, register your desired e-mail and your respective facebook accounts.

Once registered, you will be receiving e-mails, notifying you updates from your account.

See screenshots below for more details.

Get Your Free Domain Name(yoursitename.com)

2010-01-12T17:46:00.001-08:00

Ever wished to have your own website with your own domain name with no extra cost?

Today, as i browsed through the internet searching for more helpful tips, I ran across a site named HyperWebEnable which provides a FREE 1GB webspace and your free domain at no cost.

But take note, your own domain must be approved first by the HyperWebEnable admin before your domain to take effect.

But what the heck, it's free. Get your own domain now.

Artweaver: Your Alternative Source For Photoshop

2010-01-03T21:07:00.000-08:00

We all know that Adobe Photoshop currently have no free downloads as of now.

And we also know that Adobe Photoshop license fee is pretty huge.

Want to have a picture-editing software that is free that have the same specifications as Adobe Photoshop?

Let's meet Artweaver. Your alternative program for Adobe Photoshop.

Artweaver is a painting program which is suitable for beginners and advance users. You can record all your steps and replay them afterwards or even provide them to other users, an advantage which Photoshop also has.

To download Artweaver, click on this link: http://artweaver.en.softonic.com

To learn more abour Artweaver, click on this link: http://www.artweaver.de/

See below for screenshots:

How To Access Facebook Chat on Your PC Desktop

2009-12-28T21:46:00.000-08:00

Ever wished having a YM-type messanger software for facebook chats?

Sick and tired of logging into facebook just to chat with your contacts?

Now, we have Gabtasik.

Gabtastik is a Site Specific Browser (SSB) for web chat services.

Gabtastik lets you keep chat sessions open on your Windows desktop outside of your regular web browser, using minimal screen real estate and system memory.

Gabtastik also lets you specify window display level and window opacity, and lets you toggle quickly between supported chat services.

To download the installer for Gabtasik, click on this link: http://www.gabtastik.com/GabtastikWin.html

See below for screenshot:

Update Facebook Status Via Twitter

2009-10-27T00:43:00.000-07:00

Well, probably facebook and twitter addicts probably know this one already.

But for noobs, here's a simple way of updating your facebook status with the use of twitter.

1.) Log-in to your facebook account.

2.) Go to http://apps.facebook.com/twitter.

3.) Click the ALLOW button.

4.) Input your twitter username and password on the dialog box.

5.) Click logon.

6.) Now, you will see a page similar to twitter. Click the "Allow Twitter To Update Your Facebook Status."

7.) There you have it. Try to update your tweet and your facebook status will also be updated.

Organize Your Desktop With Fences

2009-10-26T23:24:00.000-07:00

Time to organize your desktop, big time.

Fences is a freeware program that helps you organize your computer desktop. It allows users to group it's classification of files into groups, in a well-designed manner. This eliminates constant mess around your desktop, which is why Fences is best for office application.

For managers or employees who usually reside their files in their desktop, Fences is your answer. No more countless times finding your files. In addition to organizing files, it provides a cool new look for your desktop. Storing files and finding files in your desktop has never been easy with Fences.

To download fences, go to this site: http://www.stardock.com/products/fences/index.asp

See below for screenshots:

My Lockbox, Your Newest Ally In Protecting Files!

2009-10-26T09:20:00.000-07:00

Having difficulty trying to hide your file from people who loves to snoop in on your PC?

Well, here's My Lockbox.

Lockbox enables user to actively hide your folder, and not even these hidden files can be found or detected on Windows search option. All you need to do is download My Lockbox, provide your administrative password and select your files/ folder that you wish to hide or protect.

And of course, it's free.

To download lockbox, go to this address http://fspro.net/cgi-bin/sws/go.pl?distr=13.

To understand more about My Lockbox, simply go to this site: http://www.fspro.net/my-lockbox/quickstart.html

Cartoonized Your Picture

2009-10-01T00:07:00.000-07:00

Want to make a cartoon out of your own picture?

Well, it's possible.

Here's a site wherein you can change the effects of your picture or even cartooned. Visit this site http://www.befunky.com

This site enables users to select settings of the picture that you wish to change in just one click. All you have to do is upload your picture, select effects that you desire and viola, your cartoonized picture is finish.

See below for screenshots of the said website. Enjoy.

Download Flicker / Facebook Photo Album In An Instant!

2009-09-29T00:34:00.000-07:00

Do you know that there's a software that enables you to download your friends facebook or flicker photo albums?

Guys, meet Fotobounce.

Fotobounce is a freeware that enables user to download / upload mass amount of pictures in just one click. Fotobounce integrates with Facebook and Flicker, so those people who have mass pictures from these sites, or your friends who have huge chunks of picture that you want to download, then fotobounce is your best answer. It also enables tagging of picture, a feature which Facebook emphasizes.

It is also a more organized way of maintaining your picture collections. It has a built in Album gallery for each user to browse. It organizes your pictures into albums and has a built in face recognition.

To download fotobounce, click on this link: http://fotobounce.com/download.php

To learn more about fotobounce, check this site: http://fotobounce.com/index.php

Below are several screenshots of fotobounce. Enjoy.

How To Use Checkbox In Windows Explorer

2009-09-25T00:45:00.000-07:00

Sick and Tired of using CTRL key when selecting multiple files in windows explorer?

Well, now you can use checkboxes for easier and faster way of selecting files.

Here's how:

1.) Open your Windows Explorer. (Press the Window Key on your keyboard + E)

2.) Press the ALT key to toggle the menu bar.

3.) Go to Tools->Folder Options.

4.) When you see the Folder Options dialog box, select the View tab.

5.) Under the Advanced Settings scroll down to the bottom of the list and select the "Use Check Boxes To Select Items check box".

6.) Click OK to complete the operation.

As you mouse over a certain file, a checkbox would be visible beside the icon of the file.

Enjoy.

View Song Lyrics Directly From Your Media Player

2009-09-23T20:10:00.000-07:00

Do you know that you can view the lyrics of the song directly from your media player?

All you have to do is download a lyrics plugin software corresponding for your Media player.

Download the plugin from this site: http://www.lyricsplugin.com/

Once downloaded, run the .exe file in order to install the lyrics plugin into your computer.

Open your media player and select a song. The lyrics would be displayed on the left side of the player. Take note, in order for this plugin to take effect, you need to connect to the internet.

There you have it. I tried at and can't stop singing my favorite exotic song, Lady Gaga's Poker Face :)

How To Create Your Own Drive

2009-09-22T00:37:00.001-07:00

Do you wish that one of your folder under your harddisk has it's own disk drive?

It's possible.

Here are the steps on how to create your own personal drive, which it's contents came from a folder under your disk drive.

1.) Create a folder under C:\. (Let's say we name our folder "love")

2.) Next, go to run. Type in cmd.

3.) In the command prompt, type in subst y: c:\love.

4.) Close the prompt and open your My Computer. There, you can see your new disk drive.

Enjoy.

Hidden Bluetooth Device in XP and Vista

2009-09-22T00:19:00.000-07:00

Do you know that there is a hidden bluetooth device if you're operating system is XP or Vista?

Here's how to use the built-in bluetooth device:

1.) Go to start->run.

2.) Type fsquirt in run command.

3.) Viola. Now select files that you wish to receive or send.

How To Remove Windows Genuine Notification Error

2009-09-21T23:57:00.000-07:00

Sick and tired of tolerating the bugging Windows Genuine Notification alert located at lower part of your monitor?

Here are the steps on how to resolve WGA problem:

1.) Reboot Windows in safe mode. (We do this by restarting the computer. Hold the F8 key once the computer is booting)

2.) Once the windows is running in safe mode, go to run->type regedit.

3.) A new window will pop-up. Search for wgalogon folder and delete it.

4.) In your windows directory, search all files starting in WGA* and delete them all.

There you have it. The WGA problem would not bug you anymore.

Trick To See Your Name In Time Taskbar

2009-09-21T19:18:00.000-07:00

Here's a simple trick.

Would you want to see the time located at your lower right portion of the screen with your name on it? Here's how:

Go to start->Control Panel->Regional and Language Option-> Customize

Select the time tab and replace the text beside the AM & PM symbol with your name. Click Apply then Ok.

Then, check the lower portion of your screen beside the time display. You will now see your name beside the time.

Welcome Google Chrome!

2009-09-17T20:01:00.000-07:00

The new generation of web browser is here.

Google recently launched Google Chrome, the latest web browsing software to hit the market. Google Chrome have several distinct advantages over other web browsing tools such as Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer such as:

1.) No about:blank pages. Chrome defaults to a page featuring the four most used search engines and the user’s nine most visited Web pages.

2.) Continuously makes contact with Google to update a list of known malware sites in order to warn the user.

3.) Shortcuts for your applications - get desktop shortcuts to launch your favorite web applications.

4.) Text Zoom. Zooms your current page if one object isn't clearly shown.

5.) Design and contents. It makes browsing a lot more fun with their sleek design and personalized themes.

To download Google Chrome, here's the link. http://http://www.google.com/chrome

Below are some selected screenshots of Google Chrome: