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Vamsi is a tech and WordPress geek who enjoys writing how-to guides and messing with his computer and software in general. When not writing for MTE, he writes for he shares tips, tricks, and lifehacks on his own blog Stugon.

5 Mistakes That Every WordPress User Should Avoid Making

As we focus all our attention to post great content, we tend to make some mistakes on WordPress that can be fatal. Here are top 5 mistakes that every WordPress user should avoid making.

Internet – Aug 12, 2014

Console 2: The Best Windows Command Prompt Alternative

f you are a regular Command Prompt user and are looking for a good command prompt alternative, do give Console 2 a try and I am sure you will love it.

Windows – Aug 10, 2014

How to Auto Lockdown Your PC After a Certain Number of Invalid Logon Attempts

To prevent people from brute forcing your Windows login, you can get your PC to auto lockdown after certain number of invalid logon attempts. Here’s how.

Windows – Aug 9, 2014

How to Stop Firefox from Sending Downloaded File Information to Google

Firefox version 31 comes with a feature that checks your downloaded file with Google for malware. You can disable it if you are concerned about your privacy.

Internet – Aug 7, 2014

Stop Facebook from Selling Out Your Browsing Data

Facebook stated that it is going to share the data it has collected with advertisers so they can show you more relevant ads. Here is how you can prevent it.

Internet – Aug 6, 2014

How to Reset a Ubuntu Password

If you have forgotten your user account password in Ubuntu, here is how you can reset Ubuntu password. This will work on any Ubuntu-based distro as well.

Linux – Aug 5, 2014

How to Disable or Configure System Restore in Windows 8/8.1

System Restore is useful and allows you to recover from PC corruption. Here is how you can configure system restore in Windows 8.

Windows – Aug 1, 2014

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5 Best TrueCrypt Alternatives to Safeguard Your Data

TrueCrypt is no longer a good tool for encrypting your data. Check out these 5 TrueCrypt alternatives and find the one that is best for you.

Windows – Jul 30, 2014

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How to Turn Off Shutdown Confirmation Dialog Box in Ubuntu

If you find the Shutdown and Restart confirmation dialog box in Ubuntu annoying, here is an easy way to turn it off.

Linux – Jul 29, 2014

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How to Add Open Powershell Here Option to Right Click Context Menu in Windows

In Windows, you can right click and select “Open Command Prompt here”. Here is how you can add another “Open Powershell here” option to the context menu.

Windows – Jul 26, 2014

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How to Change the MAC Address in Windows and Ubuntu

Sometimes, you might need to change the network device’s MAC address for testing. Here’s how you can do so in Windows and Ubuntu.

Linux, Windows – Jul 25, 2014

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Manually Start and Stop Automatic Maintenance in Windows 8

The automatic maintenance feature in Windows 8 runs automatically on its own. Learn how you can manually start or stop the automatic maintenance feature in Windows 8.

Windows – Jul 24, 2014

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What’s New in WordPress 4.0 – Features Round Up

WordPress released the beta version of WordPress 4.0 that includes some new and improved features to improve back-end user experience. Let’s check out what’s new in this WordPress 4.0 Beta 1 Release.

Internet – Jul 21, 2014

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Run LastPass Security Audit to Ensure Maximum Security

To make sure you have a secure password, LastPass comes with a security audit feature that allows you to know the strength of your overall passwords. Let check it out.

Internet – Jul 19, 2014

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How to Add Confirmation Message Before Publishing a Post in WordPress

When you click the Publish button in WordPress, it turns the article live without prompting. To overcome this, you can get it to show a confirmation message before publishing.

Internet – Jul 18, 2014

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Easily Edit the Win + X Menu in Windows 8 to Increase Your Productivity

The Win+X menu editor in Windows 8 is useful, but not easily customizable. Here is how you can easily edit the Win + X Menu to increase your productivity.

Windows – Jul 15, 2014

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3 Ways Windows 8 is More Secure Than Its Previous Versions

Despite all the rage on Windows 8, Microsoft has made Windows 8 more secure by introducing several security features. Here are 3 ways why it is more secure than XP and Windows 7.

Windows – Jul 14, 2014

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How to Log In Into a Windows 8 Computer Automatically

if you have a single user PC and wish to be able to login to Windows 8 automatically, here is how you can bypass the login screen reach the desktop automatically.

Windows – Jul 13, 2014

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How to Install VMware Tools in Ubuntu Guest

It is easier to install Ubuntu in VMware player, but to get its full potential, you’ll need VMware Tools. Here is how you can install VMware Tools in Ubuntu.

Linux, Windows – Jul 8, 2014

How to Install Ubuntu in VMware Player [Windows]

The best way to try out Linux is to run it as a virtual machine. Here is how you can install Ubuntu in VMWare Player in Windows.

Windows – Jul 6, 2014

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