Power of www.ninite.com !

On this blog I am going to teach you how to install some necessary software to your PC. Especially when you purchase a PC you want to add some software. Instead of installing those software one by one here is a solution; check the box which software you want to install on your PC and let the ninite.com take cares of the rest for you. This web site will download and install the software to your PC.

Here how we use it:

1- Go to www.ninite.com  web site.
2 -Click all the applications you want
3- Click Get Installer and run it
Simple as it is...

Here some advice  on some useful applications;
1- Google Chrome : As internet browser I recommend Google Chrome. Especially if you are working on blogs and using lots of Google application. Sign in on your Google account and you are good to use, gmail, Google calendar, Google Drive and any other Google application that requires you to sing in.

2- VLC:  This media player became very popular recently. It almost recognize all video file formats and it doesn't take much space, therefore we can say it is faster then Windows Media Player or iTunes or WinAmp.

3- Runtime : As runtime applications there are Java, .NET, Silverlight, Air, and Shockwave. Select all of them because when using internet, it mostly require those application to be installed in order to run some online videos, flash  etc.

4- ImgBurn : This free image burn gives you option to burn CD/DVDs and create or run ISO files.

5- 7-Zip : If you want to compress a file or unzip a file this application will just serve your needs. It is free and very powerful compress/ archive/ decompress application.

6- Office: If you purchased a PC with out microsoft office installed on it, you can click this one. This free trial version of Microsoft will just serve your office need.

7- Reader : This is free adobe reader program.

8-Notepad ++ : This application is useful if you are using notepad alot. It gives you lots of options such as UI (User Interface)

9- Essential : Microsoft Essential is a free and powerful anti-virus program.

10- uTorrent : This is a torrent downloader free software.

11-DropBox : This cloud storage creates a folder on your PC and sync it directly to your cloud storage.

12- Google Drive: Same as DropBox but created and organized by Google corporation. This application will create a Folder on your PC and will automatically sync to your cloud storage.

How to configure a computer after purchasing?

How to configure a computer after purchasing?

Here is a check list you should follow up:

1 -  Upgrade BIOS   :

You can go to your pc merchandise web site and see if there is any updated BIOS, if there is download and install it.

2 - Install antivirus program:

 For safety and security you should have at least one antivirus or spyware program install on your computer. There a many antivirus program out there online and mostly they require a payment in order for you to use it.
But there is a simple solution for this. You can go to this link : http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/mse.aspx and download Windows Essential Antivirus. This is probably will be the best virus protection for your PC.

3 - Users and Groups :

If there are  more then one users you should set accounts for them and figure it out which account will be administration and which one will be guest account. You can simply go to Control Panel on your PC and click on user's account. From there follow up with the available options.

4 - Device Manage : Go to device manage and make sure all drivers are installed.

5- Date & Time      : Ensure correct time and format is set for your PC.

6 - Power Option   :

You can configure your power options for your convenient. Especially if you have a laptop you can configure your power options so you can have a better battery life.

7 - Internet Options  :

You can either use Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari. Either you can set up your home page.  Go to internet options or setup and check empty temporary, and internet files, folder when browser is closed.

8 - System                :

Go to your system, on remote settings 'Allow connection from any version'

9 - Finally go to Microsoft Updates and your PC is good to go.

Top 12 Blogger Gadgets

Here are some blogger gadgets that might be useful for us to use.

1- Google+ Followers :

Google+ follower shows people in your Google circle who visited your blog.  By default your blogs are private. You can keep privacy withing your Google circle also you can create a new circle and add people on so they will be able to see your blogs.

2- Navbar                    :

 Navigation bar give you options to search within your blog list. It is more like Google search but limited search within your blogs.

3- Labels                      :

Each time you write a blog you can tag it with a label. Labels gadget gives you option to gather all similar labels under one link. Configure labels gives you option to change the name of Label gadget. Also you can show all labels or selected labels.You can pick sorting type. There are two options available for sorting; list and cloud. List will sort labels in alphabetical order and cloud will put labels in random side by side.

4- My Blog List            :

As explain on the gadget name this will show all your blogs. On here you have options to name the title, sort your blogs by alphabetically by blog title or most recently updated. Other option is 'show' which gives you options to show all blogs or 5 blogs or 10 blogs or 25 blogs.

5- Blog Archive           :

On this gadget your blogs will be categorized by date. You can optimize your display options. This is kinda handy if you want to search your blogs by date sorting

6- About Me               :

Is an option to show who the author is. This is a link to your account and will display your account information.

7- Image                       :

Add an image from your computer, or from somewhere else on the web

8 - Slides Show           :

Add a slideshow of your favorite photos to your blog. This will be a good idea for displaying some FACTSnet photos on our web site.

9-  Video Bar               :

 Display YouTube clips for y our readers to watch without leaving the page.

10- Poll                        :

Survey your visitor by adding a poll to your blog. Ex. we can ask users education  level and this way we can find out what education level does our most reader has.


11- Free File Hosting Upload and share your files :

Share files up to 100Mb each. Web or FTP upload. Webmasters can earn money with their shared files.

12- Guest Booker         :

A guestbook allowing visitors to leave comment on your page.

Using Google Drive

Getting started;

Step 1: If you don't already have Google account (gmail account) get one.

Step 2: Once you setup a Google account then you can download Google Drive as a desktop application. (or you can use it online as web application with out downloading Google Drive application)

Step 3: If  you want Google drive desktop application you can download  from https://www.google.com/intl/en_US/drive/start/download.html



Until here are the step how to download or install Google drive.
From here on we will learn how to use it.

* Click on Create
  You can create Folder, Document, Presentation, Spreadsheet, Form, Drawing and Text Document.

* To share a file or folder

  Click on file or folder and go to share from there it will give you two options. 

Either you can click on share which will give you option to share via link. You can send this link via email, Google plus, Facebook or tweeter account. Also you manage who can have access to your file/folder. Also you can add people to share the file/folder. Click on Share and Save button. 

What is Google Drive?

Google drive is a cloud storage service. You can store your documents, photos, music, videos, etc all in one place. It can sync with your mobile devices and your computer, so if you change any documents, it will automatically change it in your other devices too.
Another cool thing about Google Drive that you can use Google Docs with out needing any microsoft office programs. You can create a new excel, word, power point documents, edit and save it in your computer as well as in your mobile devices.

Google Drive offers you 5GB free space from the start. You can upgrade to get more space at any time.
 The great advantages of using Google Drive, you don't have to carry your documents and files in USB stick anymore. You can access to your Google Drive almost anywhere where you can use internet connection.


Here is a link to download Google Drive:  https://tools.google.com/dlpage/drive

Electronic Recycling (E-Waste)

Any electronic devices such as television, computers, computer accessories, cell phones, game consoles, remote controls, printers,  adapter, batteries ... etc items which contains hazardous materials like lead, mercury and cadmium pose a threat to the environment if buried in landfill. There are special methods to dispose them in recycle centers.

Electronic waste recycling processes varies from place to place. Most common recycle systems are:
- Centrifugal separation
-Plastics shredder
-CRT processing
-Chain shredder
-De-Reeler
-Baler


There are recycling places where accepts your electronic waste at no charge for recycling.
Here are some recycling centers where you drop your electronic waste
- Edmonton City GEEP Electric and Electronic Waste Recycling Facility
- Era
- Alberta Recycling 
- SCRI
- Futureshop
- Strathcona 
- Staples 


GO GREEN :)