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Clear Windows 8 frequent places list

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Not all users care about frequent places list on Windows 8 file explorer, but those who do read this post. Imagine, you have hidden folder or files on your hard drive and you don't what that the other users can find that files. There is a problem on Windows 8 and maybe another version too, when you view those hidden files the file manager record this places or files in Frequent places list and it can be seen by other users too.

GTA 4 Intel integrated graphics

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I tested the game with a laptop who has Intel HD 4400 graphics chip. First I thought, no way this game can be run on this laptop, well I tested out.

Ubuntu reset password

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Sometimes we just forgot a password when the computer asks to you, sometimes I forgot password on a fresh Ubuntu install. But what's next, how to recover the forgotten password?

Huawei E173 driver Linux Ubuntu

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This was tested on Ubuntu 14.10. This Ubuntu version has problem with Huawei 3G modem, they cannot be recognized by default. In this test, I use a Huawei E173 USB modem.

Windows 8.1 download tool

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Nowadays, new laptops come with Windows 8 preinstalled, the problem is, there's no installation disk included. Of course, you can use recovery mode, but I like to install Windows with a fresh copy. This download tool, download for you newest version of Windows 8.1 and you can install in other PC as well when another PC is not booting at all. The license code is in your UEFI motherboard, so if you purchased your laptop with Windows already preinstalled, you don't need to know Windows product key. If you have an older motherboard then you have to know your key or have to buy it.

Linux, how to continue stopped Chrome file download

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If you download something from the net and download stops when your connection is lost or you close the chrome web browser in Linux, you can actually continue download with a terminal. I use Google Chrome web browser, but it may work with others too.

Disable OneDrive on Windows 8.1

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OneDrive cloud service who before called SkyDrive, is connected with Windows 8 by default, and is made for your comfort to use your personal files. Example, if you want to use your files between computers or mobile devices, and easy share files, the OneDrive is way to go, and you will get free 5GB storage. However not everyone wants to use this service, keep reading to find out how to disable OneDrive on Windows 8.1....