How to protect a folder or a whole drive in Windows 8 from other users

If you want to protect a specific folder or a whole drive (eg. drive D) on your hard disk from other users on your Windows machine, here is a simple tutorial for you.

1. Right click on the Folder/Drive.
2. Click on Properties
3. Click on the Security tab as shown in the image below:

1. Click on Edit
2. Click Add

1. Enter the name of the account you want to block from accessing your folder in the box that appears. The box is shown below. 

1. Click on check names
2. Click OK
3. Now, choose the name of the account from the list that you want to block e.g. in the following image I have chosen Dr. Waleed Ahmad.

1. Check the box below ‘deny’ and in front of ‘Full control’ (not like in the image above)
2. Click Ok and OK again. Now the user should not have any access to this folder.

Disconnect Facebook Permanently from your Microsoft Account / Windows 8

Here is a stepwise guide on permanently disconnecting your Facebook account from your Microsoft account or Windows 8.

1. Go to http://profile.live.com and sign in to your Microsoft account.
2. Click on “Manage”.
3. Click on “Edit” just below Facebook.
4. Click on “Remove this Connection Completely” at the bottom of the page.

Now your Facebook account should be disconnected from your Microsoft account. Please share this on your favorite social network. 

5 Exciting Windows Phone 8 Features

Though many would say that iPhones still dominate the smart phone market, there are strides being made by competitors, and Windows phones are fast becoming a very appealing alternative for customers. It is important to understand that there is a variety when it comes to Windows phones, with the connecting element being the Windows system within them (whereas the iOS systems in Apple products exist only in iPhones produced by Apple). However, that Windows system makes for an incredibly advanced smart phone with a number of very appealing and unique features. Here are five of the most exciting new features available on Windows 8 compatible phones. 

1. Wallet
The Wallet feature helps you to transfer much of what you typically store physically, in your wallet, to your phone. Credit cards, membership cards, gift cards and other payment information can now be uploaded digitally into your phone, all conveniently and securely packed into the Wallet feature. Additionally, Wallet allows you to search for and be alerted by local deals and coupons, and even helps you to keep track of your balances.

2. Start Screen
The newly designed start screen for Windows 8 allows you more options than ever before. While the apps are still a flick away, the home start screen can now be customized in any way you choose. You can pick the size of the tiles on the start screen to emphasize what you need and use most.

3. Kids' Corner
Kids love to play with smart phones, and really it can be a great way to keep them occupied for a little while! But, they can also mess things up pretty easily (taking pictures, sending messages, etc.) without meaning to. Kids' Corner is designed to let your kids play with your phone in a designated space that eliminates these risks.

4. Rooms
Essentially a social networking platform within Windows 8, Rooms is an opportunity to create group environments with other users. Invite friends to a Room to share photos, calendar events, messages, etc. in an exclusive, but group-oriented location.

5. NFC Capabilities
NFC capabilities - the process by which data is shared between users merely by touching the phones together - have been expanded for Windows 8. In addition to photos and website links, you can now share contacts or contacts lists through NFC, providing extremely convenient file sharing for Windows users.


This is a guest post written on behalf of Share File by freelancer Brad Taylor. Brad writes on a variety of topics related to new technology.

How to use your iPhone or iPad or android device as a trackpad for your Windows 8 PC

 

Windows 8 is a gesture heavy Operating system that works best with touchscreens and PCs with specially deigned mouse and keyboard. So if you want a first class Windows 8 experience, you should better upgrade to one with touch support and/or specially designed trackpad/mouse/keyboard for Windows 8. Though, many of these trackpads don’t work ideally. However, if the upgrade is too far from your budget, you can at least do one thing, provided that you own an iOS or android device. You can download a trackpad app that recognizes Windows 8 gesturers.

iOS devices

If you own and iOS device, you can download a free app known as Gesture touchpad for Windows 8 from the Appstore that works just fine. Another App known as KyePad Plus can be used as a trackpad and keypad for almost any OS including Windows (no Windows 8 gesture support). Other than that, you can check out iTap mobile touchpad (no Windows 8 gesture support).

Android Devices

Check out Windows Multitouch Pad free.

How to install/run Windows 8 /RT on your iPad

Installing Windows 8 on iPad would have been an ideal condition, if it was possible. Unfortunately its not possible at all. May be someday, someone ports Windows RT to iPad, since Windows RT can run on ARM processors, but we doubt it.

The good news is that, its possible to run Windows 8 on your iPad via Wi-Fi. And the experience is very close to a real Windows 8/RT touch experience.  Before you begin reading the whole tutorial, please note that you will have to buy an iPad App for this to work that will cost you 10 bucks, though cracks are available if you want to try before you buy. Other than that, you will need a Windows 8 PC (not Windows RT) and Wi-fi. Having said that, lets begin.

1. Download and install splashtop  streamer for your Windows 8 PC from here.
2. Download the App for your iPad from the iTunes Store here
3. Start Splashtop streamer App on your PC
4. Connect you PC to your network
5. Connect your iPad to the same network via Wi-fi.
6. Turn on the App that you downloaded (win8 metro testbed).
7. Your App will automatically recognize your Windows 8 PC,  Just click on that.

This way, you can run Windows 8 on your iPad with full Windows 8 gesture support. If you like this article, please share it with your friends on your favorite network below.

How to Set Up a Free VPN service on Windows 8

In some countries or universities etc, authorities may block access to certain sites from thier country/ institution. But at times you may need to visit those sites. VPN is a great way to escape all this. And here is a way to set up a free VPN service on your Windows 8 machine. 

1. Go to this Link

2. Enter your email adress and they will send you a password, username and two IP adresses.

3. Search for ' virtual private network' in control panel and click on ' connect to a virtual private network'

4. Type one of the IP adressess and then enter the username and passowrd, you received in the email. Give any name to this network.

 That is it. Make a shortcut to this network on your desktop for your ease. 

How to change Windows 8 Startscreen Wallpaper

Have you ever wondered if you could use a wallpaper as your Windows 8 Startscreen? I am sure you did, because I did. It would look great, won't it? The good news is that, its possible and its very easy to. All you need is a tool, known as decor8. You can download the tool from Stardock's official website here . Too poor to pay? Download a torrent here (at your own risk). Once you download the tool, open it and the first screen is about startscreen background. I hope there will be no confusion.

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