Best computer tricks that are not commonly known ?
Creating wifi hotspot in windows without external tools.
Create your own wifi hotspot on Windows 7 or 8 -
You don't need connectify or any other software for it. Also, you can save yourself from that 90 minutes counter in connectify.
All you need to do is run the following two commands in cmd -
Open cmd with Run as Administrator.
1) netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=wifiname key=wifipassword
2) netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Best solution - Make a batch file of it and just run the file every time when you start the pc.
To make a batch file -
First write the commands on a notepad
Then save it with the extension bat. e.g. wifi.bat
Your batch file is made and now execute the file with Admin Privileges.
Important - For this to work, your sharing should be on in network properties for the network/ethernet connection that you want to share through your wifi:
Go to Open Network and Sharing Centre ->Change Adapter Settings(On left panel)
Your wifi hotspot would be Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adaptor in the Network Connections.
Go to the properties of the LAN/ethernet/WiFi connection and make the changes accordingly.
Your wifi hotspot would be ready. :)
To stop the wifi hotspot -
Write the following in command prompt : netsh wlan stop hostednetwork.
Find Direct Download Links using Google.
.Tired of torrents running out of seeders? No worries. You can search for direct download links using Google!
To download movies, perform a Google search as below:
“YOUR SEARCH TERM HERE” -inurl:(htm|html|php|pls|txt) intitle:index.of “last modified” (mkv|mp4|avi)
Example:
Titanic -inurl:(htm|html|php|pls|txt) intitle:index.of “last modified” (mkv|mp4|avi)
You can use this search trick to download not just movies, but almost any file.
For instance, to download music,
“YOUR SEARCH TERM HERE” -inurl:(htm|html|php|pls|txt) intitle:index.of “last modified” (mp3|wma|aac|flac)
Just change the file format [(mp3|wma|aac|flac) part] to your required format and you will get a search result of sites containing direct download links to your search query. Enjoy!
KeyBoard Shortcuts
Find the Forgotten Password Google Chrome
Want to know the password you have entered for your gmail (usually prefilled by autocomplete tools?)
Steps:
1. Go to https://mail.google.com
2. Enter the below statement in the address bar
javascript:alert(document.getElementById("Passwd").value)
3. Press enter
You will get a popup with the password
Note:
When you copy -paste the above statement, browsers strip the javascript: from it, make sure that is included
Invite all friends to like Facebook Fanpage in one click
Below is the working JavaScript which will help you to Invite all friends to like Facebook Fanpage in one click. Copy below provided code and proceed to next step
javascript:var inputs = document.getElementsByClassName('uiButton _1sm'); for(var i=0; i<inputs.length;i++) { inputs[i].click(); }
Once copied, open the Facebook page from which you want to send invites and click “Invite Friends” Now scroll down till the end of the list and depending up on your browser type; follow steps mentioned below.
The converter function of VLC, however, is hiding something.
1. Convert from the Media menu
Click on the Media menu in VLC, and then click on Convert / Save.
2. Select video(s) to convert
Using the Add button, select one or more video files to be converted.
3. Select the file name for the converted video.
In the Target file box, select the destination folder and the name for the new video file.
4. Select video format for the conversion
Under Profile, choose the target format from the list of formats.
The VLC media player easily converts videos into different formats such as MPEG, MP4, AVI, Divx, ASF, WMV, or DVD.
If you want videos for a specific device, there are also a number of optimized profiles with the optimal settings for resolution, framerate, and codec.
4. Advanced Settings (Optional)
By using the menu with the tools icon, you can change the settings for the destination format to adjust itself.
Here, you can choose the supported video and audio codecs and have access to all advanced options like bit rate, resolution, framerate, and audio quality.
With special filters, you can also change or optimize the video or audio trackduring the conversion process. For example, you can rotate recorded videos 90° oradd a watermark or logo.
5. Conversion: Videos saved in the target format
Once you've chosen all the settings, click Start to begin the conversion. VLC media player saves the film in the desired format in the file folder you've selected. Thetime to complete the conversion depends on the video length, the settings you have chosen, and the speed of your PC.
With batch conversion, you can watch the progress in the timeline while you play a video.
Step 1:
Open your VLC player on your computer. Once it is open, press CTRL + S on your keyboard or click on the Media menu button and click Stream. This will open up a window that says "Open Media."
Step 2:
Next, choose the media you wish to play. You can choose any video file that is on your computer.
Step 3:
Once you have chosen the file, click on the button that says Stream, which will lead you to another window.
Step 4:
Press next. Then, under destinations click a new destination as HTTP. The default port is 8080, but you can also enter your own port number. Finally, click the transcoding option as Video + MP3. Click Next.
Step 5:
Choose the option to stream all elementary streams. Click the Stream button, which has completed the source for the stream.
Step 6:
To play the media, you need to know your IP address. Then, simply open the VLC media layer and press CTRL + N or click on the Media menu and click Open Network Stream. Enter your IP-address and port, which will look like this: http://youripaddress:8080. The default is 8080, but if you changed it when you set it up, change it again here. Now, press the play button.
So, as it turns out, VLC media player isn't only limited to video playback, and if you're looking to make the most of the program, try using it to convert videos too and online streaming in VLC.
Creating wifi hotspot in windows without external tools.
Create your own wifi hotspot on Windows 7 or 8 -
You don't need connectify or any other software for it. Also, you can save yourself from that 90 minutes counter in connectify.
All you need to do is run the following two commands in cmd -
Open cmd with Run as Administrator.
1) netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=wifiname key=wifipassword
2) netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Best solution - Make a batch file of it and just run the file every time when you start the pc.
To make a batch file -
First write the commands on a notepad
Then save it with the extension bat. e.g. wifi.bat
Your batch file is made and now execute the file with Admin Privileges.
Important - For this to work, your sharing should be on in network properties for the network/ethernet connection that you want to share through your wifi:
Go to Open Network and Sharing Centre ->Change Adapter Settings(On left panel)
Your wifi hotspot would be Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adaptor in the Network Connections.
Go to the properties of the LAN/ethernet/WiFi connection and make the changes accordingly.
Your wifi hotspot would be ready. :)
To stop the wifi hotspot -
Write the following in command prompt : netsh wlan stop hostednetwork.
Find Direct Download Links using Google.
.Tired of torrents running out of seeders? No worries. You can search for direct download links using Google!
To download movies, perform a Google search as below:
“YOUR SEARCH TERM HERE” -inurl:(htm|html|php|pls|txt) intitle:index.of “last modified” (mkv|mp4|avi)
Example:
Titanic -inurl:(htm|html|php|pls|txt) intitle:index.of “last modified” (mkv|mp4|avi)
You can use this search trick to download not just movies, but almost any file.
For instance, to download music,
“YOUR SEARCH TERM HERE” -inurl:(htm|html|php|pls|txt) intitle:index.of “last modified” (mp3|wma|aac|flac)
Just change the file format [(mp3|wma|aac|flac) part] to your required format and you will get a search result of sites containing direct download links to your search query. Enjoy!
KeyBoard Shortcuts
1. Press F2 to Rename any file or Folder.
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+N to Create New Folder, this one is very handy.
3. Press Ctrl+W to close currently opened tab of browser.
4. Press Ctrl+Shift+T to open recently closed tab(s) of browser. Also helpful in recovering bunch of tabs if it was closed accidentally.
5. Press Alt+Tab to switch between currently opened programs.
6. Press Ctrl+Tab to switch between currently opened tabs in a program(like tabs in a browser).
7. Press Ctrl+PgUp or Ctrl+PgDown to switch between left or right currently opened tabs respectively.
8. Press Alt+LeftArrow to go a page back and Alt+RightArrow to go a page forward in web browser.
9. Press Ctrl+[1, 2, 3, 4,.. or 9] to switch between respective number tab opened in browser.
10. Press TAB after typing name of any website in chrome address bar to directly search on that website. E.g. Press Tab after typing yahoo.com and now you can search via yahoo's search engine directly.
11. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc instead of Ctrl+Alt+Del to open task manager directly.
12. Press Alt+Enter to see properties of any file or folder.
13. Press Ctrl+L to bring focus to the address bar of browser.
14. Press Ctrl+E to bring focus to the default search bar of browser.
15. Press ⊞ Win + [1, 2, 3,.. or 9] to open applications pinned to task-bar in respective order.
Find the Forgotten Password Google Chrome
Want to know the password you have entered for your gmail (usually prefilled by autocomplete tools?)
Steps:
1. Go to https://mail.google.com
2. Enter the below statement in the address bar
javascript:alert(document.getElementById("Passwd").value)
3. Press enter
You will get a popup with the password
Note:
When you copy -paste the above statement, browsers strip the javascript: from it, make sure that is included
Invite all friends to like Facebook Fanpage in one click
Below is the working JavaScript which will help you to Invite all friends to like Facebook Fanpage in one click. Copy below provided code and proceed to next step
javascript:var inputs = document.getElementsByClassName('uiButton _1sm'); for(var i=0; i<inputs.length;i++) { inputs[i].click(); }
Once copied, open the Facebook page from which you want to send invites and click “Invite Friends” Now scroll down till the end of the list and depending up on your browser type; follow steps mentioned below.
Use VLC media player as a video converter:
VLC plays almost any type of media file, but you can also use it to easily convert videos to other formats like MP4, useful if you want to see the movies you've made on mobile devices.The converter function of VLC, however, is hiding something.
1. Convert from the Media menu
Click on the Media menu in VLC, and then click on Convert / Save.
2. Select video(s) to convert
Using the Add button, select one or more video files to be converted.
3. Select the file name for the converted video.
In the Target file box, select the destination folder and the name for the new video file.
4. Select video format for the conversion
Under Profile, choose the target format from the list of formats.
The VLC media player easily converts videos into different formats such as MPEG, MP4, AVI, Divx, ASF, WMV, or DVD.
If you want videos for a specific device, there are also a number of optimized profiles with the optimal settings for resolution, framerate, and codec.
4. Advanced Settings (Optional)
By using the menu with the tools icon, you can change the settings for the destination format to adjust itself.
Here, you can choose the supported video and audio codecs and have access to all advanced options like bit rate, resolution, framerate, and audio quality.
With special filters, you can also change or optimize the video or audio trackduring the conversion process. For example, you can rotate recorded videos 90° oradd a watermark or logo.
5. Conversion: Videos saved in the target format
Once you've chosen all the settings, click Start to begin the conversion. VLC media player saves the film in the desired format in the file folder you've selected. Thetime to complete the conversion depends on the video length, the settings you have chosen, and the speed of your PC.
With batch conversion, you can watch the progress in the timeline while you play a video.
Play Online Videos Directly in VLC Media Player
The popular free media player VLC has many different characteristics that make it attractive to many users, including that it can play almost any media file across all platforms. Additionally, VLC makes it easy to stream your video and other media files over the Internet or a local network. To stream your media with VLC, simply follow these steps.Step 1:
Open your VLC player on your computer. Once it is open, press CTRL + S on your keyboard or click on the Media menu button and click Stream. This will open up a window that says "Open Media."
Step 2:
Next, choose the media you wish to play. You can choose any video file that is on your computer.
Step 3:
Once you have chosen the file, click on the button that says Stream, which will lead you to another window.
Step 4:
Press next. Then, under destinations click a new destination as HTTP. The default port is 8080, but you can also enter your own port number. Finally, click the transcoding option as Video + MP3. Click Next.
Step 5:
Choose the option to stream all elementary streams. Click the Stream button, which has completed the source for the stream.
Step 6:
To play the media, you need to know your IP address. Then, simply open the VLC media layer and press CTRL + N or click on the Media menu and click Open Network Stream. Enter your IP-address and port, which will look like this: http://youripaddress:8080. The default is 8080, but if you changed it when you set it up, change it again here. Now, press the play button.
So, as it turns out, VLC media player isn't only limited to video playback, and if you're looking to make the most of the program, try using it to convert videos too and online streaming in VLC.
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