techtrickz» computer http://techtrickz.com Software, technology news, Microsoft, android, iPhone, Windows, web apps, how to stuffs Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:48:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Turn off your PC remotely or automatically from any computer or mobile phone http://techtrickz.com/system-tweaking/turn-off-your-pc-remotely-or-automatically-from-any-computer-or-mobile-phone/ http://techtrickz.com/system-tweaking/turn-off-your-pc-remotely-or-automatically-from-any-computer-or-mobile-phone/#comments Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:09:55 +0000 Kannan http://techtrickz.com/?p=1427 Switch-Off-iconSwitch Off is a lightweight, tray utility for Windows that can shutdown, lock , sleep, restart, or hibernate your PC or disconnect dial-up or VPN connection automatically or remotely.

The most distinguishing feature of this application is its support for remote operation; you can turn off your computer anywhere from a web browser.

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Airytech Switch Off is very simple to use and configure. Just install and select an option (sleep, shutdown, etc), the app will do the rest after a specific amount of time (as per your settings).

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As I told, the most attractive feature of this freeware tool is its remote operation. Just enable the Web interface from program’s options, and on the remote tab and switch of your computer remotely from another computer or smart phone.Switch-off-option

To do that just enters your PC’s IP address (127. 198….) into the address bar of your browser with Switch Off port number (8000). For instance, it should like this: http://127.198.6.2:8000.

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Switch Off could be very useful to cut electricity bills and save the environment by lowering your PC power consumptions and also saves your internet service bills by disconnecting dial-up and VPN connections.

You can download Airytch Switch Off free at source (portable version doesn’t have remote switch off option)

]]> http://techtrickz.com/system-tweaking/turn-off-your-pc-remotely-or-automatically-from-any-computer-or-mobile-phone/feed/ 6 An Easy Way to Stop Copying Contents From Your PC http://techtrickz.com/security/an-easy-way-to-stop-copying-contents-from-your-pc/ http://techtrickz.com/security/an-easy-way-to-stop-copying-contents-from-your-pc/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:53:26 +0000 Kannan http://techtrickz.com/?p=784 As pen drives or USB devices are extremely handy, anyone can easily copy or steal data from your computer, even your OS completely without your knowledge.

In order to prevent such things you have to implement some sort of protection on your computer. The freeware utility MK Drive Access Control might be a good free utility.

It will lock all drives including USB and CD/DVD drives from unwanted access with a password.MK-drive-access-control

After installation, run the utility and enter a password of you choice, then click on ‘Enter Password’ button. This will open a new window where you will see all drives listed.Mk-drive-access-control

Select any one that you wan to protect. And also don’t forget to check the box against ‘Block all USB Drives’ and ‘Lock all CD/DVD Drives’.

This kind of protection is very useful in some instances. The freeware program MK Drive Access Control can be downloaded  from here for Windows 7, Vista and XP.

]]> http://techtrickz.com/security/an-easy-way-to-stop-copying-contents-from-your-pc/feed/ 0 How to hide a drive from other users to protect your personal stuffs? http://techtrickz.com/how-to/how-to-hide-a-drive-from-others-users-to-protect-your-personal-stuffs/ http://techtrickz.com/how-to/how-to-hide-a-drive-from-others-users-to-protect-your-personal-stuffs/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:47:29 +0000 Kannan http://techtrickz.com/?p=107 Most computer users require a program to hide their personal and sensitive information from other users. There are plenty of such tools available for download.

Here is a very practical, simple and free tool for hiding Windows logical drives. Program called NoDrives Manager hides any drive by modifying a registry key and are not visible in the Windows Explorer.

The hidden drives are still accessible but required the password that you entered during hiding the drive.

How to use it?: Install the program (Windows 7, Vista and XP, 32/64bit) and run it. Select a drive that you want to hide and set a password, then save the changes. Restart or log-off your system.

I hope this tool helps you to hide all your Important Data from other Users. Download NoDrive Manager

]]> http://techtrickz.com/how-to/how-to-hide-a-drive-from-others-users-to-protect-your-personal-stuffs/feed/ 0 Norton PC Checkup: Free tool to check your PC’s possible security issues http://techtrickz.com/security/norton-pc-checkup-free-tool-to-check-your-pc%e2%80%99s-possible-security-issues/ http://techtrickz.com/security/norton-pc-checkup-free-tool-to-check-your-pc%e2%80%99s-possible-security-issues/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:53:58 +0000 Kannan http://techtrickz.com/?p=49 nortonAdvancements in technology have increased the vulnerability of computer to threats and other attacks. Whatever will be your current security setup, there should be a constant eye on your system.

Norton PC Checkup is such a free tool from Symantc that check your system’s protection status, performance and scans for viruses, spyware, maware and other threats.
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PC Checkup will check for:

  1. Viruses, spyware, malware and other threats
  2. Issues that may be slowing down your computer
  3. Problems with your computer’s security and protection
  4. You’ll receive a custom report with scan results and fix recommendations

Try Norton PC Checkup today to find any possible security issues to your system

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