Ben O'Sullivan

Best Free Spyware/Virus Removal Software

Spyware and virii are everywhere, if you are reading this you probably think you have a virus or some sort of spyware. This guide shows you how to install the best free anti-malware solution currently. Download Malware Bytes from here Install Malware Bytes and run the update Finally run a full scan with Malware Bytes [...]

How to Backup EFS (Encrypting File System) Certificates

When you encrypt a file or folder in Windows 7 an EFS certificate is created to manage the encryption/decryption. If the file is taken off your computer without the EFS you will no be able to open the file. Backing up EFS Certificate Open the start menu and type in manage certificate open the displayed [...]

How to Import PST file in Outlook 2010

PST files are the default way for Outlook to save your emails on a local computer. These can be backed up and restored incase of hardware failure or moving PC. This guide shows you how to import your PST. Open the Outlook 2010 file menu Select Import from another program or file Next select PST [...]

How to Show BCC in Outlook 2010

BCC allows you to send emails to recipients without them seeing the other recipients. In Outlook this is hidden by default and can be turned on very easily. Show BCC Field in Outlook 2010 Open a new Email in Outlook Select the Options tab in the ribbon Click BCC in show fields The BCC will [...]

How to Reset Your Team Fortress 2 Stats

Over the years there have been times when you could reset your stats and times when you couldn’t. Unfortunately alot of the information on the internet says that you can’t reset your stats. As of July 2010 you can reset your online stats. WARNING This will reset all your stats to 0. Please don’t do [...]

Disable IPv6 in Windows 7

This guide shows you how to disable IPv6 on and interface by interface method Disable IPv6 in Windows 7 Open the start menu and type Network and Sharing open the following result Click Change Adaptor Settings Right click the network adaptor you wish to disable IPv6 on and click Properties Untick IPv6 and click OK [...]

How to Immediately Delete Files in Windows 7

By default Windows will ask you if you wish to delete a file and move it to the recycle bin. This guide shows you how to disable the Recycle Bin and delete files straight away. Disable the Recycle Bin Right Click on the Recycle Bin on your desktop and click Properties Select the Radio Tab [...]

Restore Greyed out Options on a Blackberry Phone in Desktop Manager

Blackberry desktop manager can block you from restoring a single database to your blackberry such as your contacts. This is because the blackberry is syncing to blackberry services and takes precedence. This guide shows you how to temporarily turn of blackberry desktop sync and restore your settings. Restore Read-only Settings to a Blackberry When trying [...]

Put your iPhone in to DFU mode without Home/Power Buttons

It is very easy to have a tempremental button on an iphone. Either the power button or the home will render it impossible to jailbreak. This guide will show you how to put the phone in to DFU mode without touching it. Make a copy of your fresh ISPW file Open the ISPW using 7zip [...]

Increase Streaming Buffer in Windows Media Player 12

Windows Media Player by default doesn’t buffer much networked content. This can be a pain if you transfer files across your network of have uneven bandwidth. This guide shows you how to increase the default buffer in WMP 12. Hold down ALT on the keyboard to open the file menu Click Tools then Options In [...]