How to set PATH and CLASSPATH in Windows 7?

If your source program (.java file) located in D: or somewhere else outside the bin directory of jdk and you want to compile and run the java program using javac and java respectively from that location then you must have to set following environment variable. The settings of environment variables in Windows 7 is similar to Windows XP but the way of finding Environment variable window is different. You can also use DOS ccommand to set these variables.

• PATH
• CLASSPATH

Here step by step guide is given to set above two environments variable...

How to increase your PC speed and performance

Using either a laptop or a desktop personal computer can be sometimes very frustrating especially if you are using a slow computer. All computers are generally faster when they are brand new but with time, they become slower as you are using it. The reasons for this slowness are things like adware, spyware and other common threats that are usually acquired via internet.

However, you don't necessarily have to experience these problems because you had downloaded various threats unknowingly because no computer is immune to these kinds of problems. These problems can...

Tips For Resolving Internet Connectivity Problems In Windows 7

What’s Causing The Problem?

There are many errors that might lead to internet not connecting. You need to know the cause of the internet disconnection so ask yourself; was the internet connecting before? If you were accessing the internet before, the following are the things to consider:

• Is your internet connection wireless or wired?  Assuming you were using wired connection, you need to check if your Ethernet cable is connected well with your PC, if it’s connected well and you cannot still be connected to your previous network, you then need...
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Facebook changes in 2012 in functionality and looks

In 2011, Facebook had redesigned the user interfaces of all the user personal profiles. The key features introduced in the new design included the introduction of the timeline as well as the viewing of a banner like large area where images appear.

Last year, they also announced that all Facebook business pages had to adapt to a new Facebook for business page that is to be in functional by today (March 31st) and that all business had to adapt to that. Nevertheless, they allowed businesses to change into the new look if...

Resolving “this copy of windows is not genuine” problem in Windows 7

Microsoft Corporation has strived in a campaign against software counterfeiting by establishing a windows 7 activation checker that helps them in identifying whether the windows 7 operating system you are using is genuine/activated legally. This campaign has been established through the use of windows update feature that is found in all versions of windows 7.

The activation action checker update allows Microsoft to identify which windows 7 has been manipulated using various methods of decoding or windows 7 that is activated legally. By installing this certain update it...

How to use On screen keyboard in Windows Vista

Using a computer can be very difficult without a fully functional keyboard. Typing a document, composing an e-mail, or even surfing the web can become laborious and time-consuming. Luckily, there is a solution - the on-screen keyboard. This feature was introduced in Windows XP and has now been carried over to Windows Vista. So whenever your real keyboard decides not to work, don't panic. You can use the on-screen keyboard at any time.

For starters, what exactly is an on-screen keyboard? The on-screen keyboard is a utility option that displays a...

Retrieve product key using Magical Jelly Bean KeyFinder

Most of the software has serial key or product key that we need at the time of installation. It helps to verify that the copy of the program is verified. By entering the product key your version of program gets verified and you get official updates automatically. If you are planning to reinstall your windows or any other program but you have lost your CD or DVD in that case it’s a big mess for you to reinstall the program. In that case key finder software can help you to get...

How to make poster using Picasa

Poster craze is a normal hobby for young generation. People love to collect posters of their favorite film star, movies, sports man. With Picasa 3.9.0 you can easily create poster. After creation you can print them and put them anywhere you want. The Make a poster option in Picasa 3.9.0 lets you to separate your desired photo into different parts and lest you to print them individually; so that later you can put them all together and use your poster.

Before that, here is a guide on how to download and install Picasa. Please...

Using checkbox for selecting files in Windows Vista

Sometimes we need to select multiple files in windows explorer. Normally we press and hold the Ctrl key and select the files that we want to use. If the number is quite large then it’s very difficult for us to coordinate and sometimes some files can get missed.

Lots of problems can occur like the selection can be canceled, accidently copying files, unwanted replacement of files etc. We can get rid of this problem by using check box. Windows Vista has this new feature that helps us by selecting files using check...

How to Delete Temporary Internet Files in Windows Vista

There would be hardly any computer user who does not use internet daily. By browsing web pages, our computer saves a lot in a folder called Temp. The files saved in that particular folder are called temporary internet files. The Temp folder, also known as the cache, enables us to open previously accessed pages quickly.

The cache helps us download certain contents that have been changed since the last view of the user. It saves us time to look for and access the webpage. All files saved in that folder take...