Different Types of Computer Viruses

Computer Virus is a kind of malicious software written intentionally to enter a computer without the user’s permission or knowledge, with an ability to replicate itself, thus continuing to spread. Some viruses do little but replicate others can cause severe harm or adversely effect program and performance of the system. A virus should never be assumed harmless and left on a system. Most common types of viruses are mentioned below:Types of virusesBoot viruses: These viruses infect floppy disk boot records or master boot records in hard disks. They replace the boot record program (which is responsible for loading the operating system in memory) copying it elsewhere on the disk or overwriting it. Boot viruses load into memory if the computer tries...

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How to find the url of an image or picture on the internet?

The URL (uniform resource locater) is basically the web address for something that is on the internet. In this case we want to find the url of an image or a picture that is already stored on the internet. So for example if you see an image on a particular website, I will show you how to find the url of that image, logo, or picture.How to find the url of an image or picture on the internet?First we must find an image, logo, or picture that we want to find the url for.Then simply hover your mouse over the image and then right click on your mouse.A menu will appear. Go to the bottom of the menu and choose properties. See the screenshot below.The properties for that image or picture will now appear.See in the screenshot below, See where it says...

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Whats the difference between a virus, spyware, Malware, and adware?

What is Malware?Malware is a software program that has bad intentions. It can either be installed by the computer user accidentally or it can sneak into your computer through various avenues. Its not the same as a piece of software that by chance causes harm to your computer, malware is software that has been developed with the intent of causing problems with your computer.What is Spyware?Spyware is a type of malware program that invades your computer and basically spies on you. There are different types of spyware that collect different information. A common spyware type is a keylogger which records keystrokes typed on your keyboard. This is how people lose their bank account details. Other spyware will record your actions and browsing habits...

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How to Translate Text to Other Languages in Microsoft Word 2007?

The world has become a global village where you need to communicate with people of diverse cultures and languages. We come across people who speak different languages on the internet, or we need to communicate with different people in the global business market. Sometimes we need to translate business documents as everybody doesn’t speak the same language. Students might need to translate some facts as well as information e.g. the history of a specific country into their own language in order to learn about its history.Everyone can’t have an access to a professional translator who could help them out in this matter. Due to this reason, word-processing programs are available who try to fulfill this requirement. Other than the different programs...

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How to Get Virtual Desktops on Windows XP?

A lot of people prefer multitasking. The best tool for that purpose is virtual desktops. Virtual desktops provide the opportunity to run many desktops at the same time from a desktop computer or laptop. It is very easy to switch among the desktops by just using a button. Every virtual desktop can possess its unique applications as well as a different background. The feature of virtual desktops is not included in Windows XP by default. However, you can easily get virtual desktops on Windows XP. The means to get virtual desktops on Windows XP is very safe for the computer. All you have to do to get virtual desktops on Windows XP is to use software. This...

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How to Secure a Wireless Network from Hackers?

The reason we secure a wireless network is to stop people from using the services of our network who don't have permission to utilize them. It is harder to secure a wireless network from hackers as compared to a classic wired network. This is due to the fact that a wireless network can be accessed anywhere inside the range of its antenna. In order to secure a wireless network from hackers, we should take proper steps to save ourselves against security issues. If you don't secure a wireless network from hackers, you might end up without its service. The consequence might also include the utilization of our network to attack further networks. To secure a wireless network from hackers, you should follow these simple...

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Help Window Shortcuts

CommandWindowsMacLinuxOpen Help and Support Center within Navigator, Mail & Newsgroups, Composer, and Address BookF1Help KeyF1Navigate Links within Content Pane (right pane)TabTabTabSwitch between Content Pane and Search/Contents/Index/Glossary (toggle)F6F6F6Navigate Index Terms (while Index Pane is selected)Up/Down ArrowUp/Down ArrowUp/Down ArrowScroll Pane (Content, Table of Contents, or Index)Up/Down ArrowUp/Down ArrowUp/Down ArrowExpand/Collapse Table of Contents Tree StructureLeft/Right ArrowLeft/Right ArrowLeft/Right ArrowPrint PageCtrl+PCmd+PCtrl+PGo Back to Previous PageAlt+Left Arrow KeyAlt+Left Arrow KeyAlt+Left Arrow KeyGo Forward One PageAlt+Right Arrow KeyAlt+Right Arrow KeyAlt+Right Arrow Key...

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Composer Shortcuts

CommandWindowsMacLinuxCommandWindowsMacLinuxSave PageCtrl+SCmd+SCtrl+SOpen FileCtrl+OCmd+OCtrl+OClose PageCtrl+WCmd+WCtrl+WFind in PageCtrl+FCmd+FCtrl+FFind AgainCtrl+GCmd+GCtrl+GInsert/Edit LinkCtrl+LCmd+LCtrl+LIncrease IndentCtrl+[Cmd+[Ctrl+[Decrease IndentCtrl+]Cmd+]Ctrl+]Discontinue Text StylesCtrl+Shift+TCmd+Shift+TCtrl+Shift+TDiscontinue LinkCtrl+Shift+KCmd+Shift+KCtrl+Shift+KSelect Row/ColumnCtrl+DragCmd+DragCtrl+DragSelect Cells(s)Ctrl+Click (drag to select block of cells, or continue clicking to select individual cells)Cmd+Click (drag to select block of cells, or continue clicking to select individual cells)Ctrl+Click (drag to select block of cells, or continue clicking to select individual cells)Decrease Font SizeCtrl+- (minus sign)Cmd+-...

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MESSAGE LIST SHORTCUTS

CommandWindowsMacLinuxCommandWindowsMacLinuxSave Message as FileCtrl+SCmd+SCtrl+SOpen Message (in a new window)Ctrl+OCmd+OCtrl+ODelete MessageDelDelDelUndo Delete MessageCtrl+ZCmd+ZCtrl+ZSelect All MessagesCtrl+ACmd+ACtrl+ACollapse All Threads\ (backslash key)\ (backslash key)\ (backslash key)Expand All Threads* (asterisk key)* (asterisk key)* (asterisk key)Message SourceCtrl+UCmd+UCtrl+UGo to Next MessageFFFGo to Next Unread MessageNNNGo to Next Unread ThreadTTTGo to Previous MessageBBBGo to Previous Unread MessagePPPReply to Message (replies only to sender)Ctrl+RCmd+RCtrl+RReply to All in Message (replies to sender and to other email addresses in message)Ctrl+Shift+RCmd+Shift+RCtrl+Shift+RForward MessageCtrl+LCmd+LCtrl+LEdit as New (compose...

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TABBED BROWSING SHORTCUTS

CommandWindowsMacLinuxNew Navigator TabCtrl+TCmd+TCtrl+TSwitch to Next Tab (when using Tabbed Browsing with more then one tab)Ctrl+Tab or Ctrl+Page DownCtrl+Page DownCtrl+Tab or Ctrl+Page DownSwitch to Previous Tab (when using Tabbed Browsing with more then one tab)Ctrl+Shift+Tab or Ctrl+Page UpCtrl+Page UpCtrl+Page UpClose Tab (Close window if one page open)Ctrl+WCmd+WCtrl+WOpen link in new foreground tabInsertInsertOpen link in new background tabShift+InsertShift+InsertShift+Insert...

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PAGE VIEWING SHORTCUTS

CommandWindowsMacLinuxFull Screen (toggle)F11F11 (may depend on window manager)Zoom Text SmallerCtrl+- (minus sign)Cmd+- (minus sign)Ctrl+- (minus sign)Zoom Text LargerCtrl+= (plus sign)Cmd+= (plus sign)Ctrl+= (plus sign)No Zoom (back to normal/100%)Ctrl+0Cmd+0Ctrl+0View Page InformationCtrl+ICmd+ICtrl+IView Page SourceCtrl+UCmd+UCtrl+U...

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PAGE NAVIGATION SHORTCUTS

CommandWindowsMacLinuxCommandWindowsMacLinuxOpen History WindowCtrl+HCmd+Shift+HCtrl+HReloadCtrl+RCmd+RCtrl+RForce Reload (not from cache)Ctrl+Shift+RCmd+Shift+RCtrl+Shift+RBackAlt+Left Arrow or BackspaceCmd+Left ArrowAlt+Left ArrowForwardAlt+Right ArrowCmd+Right ArrowAlt+Right ArrowStopEscEscEscHomeAlt+HomeCmd+HomeAlt+HomeGo to Bottom of PageEndEndGo to Top of PageHomeHomeHomeSelect All Text in Location BarCtrl+L or Alt+DCmd+LCtrl+L or Alt+DOpen Web Page LocationCtrl+Shift+LCmd+Shift+LCtrl+Shift+LOpen Selected Link in a Web PageEnterReturnEnterExit MozillaCtrl+QCmd+QCtrl+QMove to Next Frame (in web pages using frames)F6Ctrl+Tab or F6 (if F6 is not programmed for another command)F6Move to Previous Frame (in web pages using frames)Shift+F6Ctrl+Shift+Tab...

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BOOKMARKS SHORTCUTS

CommandWindowsMacLinuxOpen Manage Bookmarks WindowCtrl+BCmd+BCtrl+BAdd Page to BookmarksCtrl+DCmd+DCtrl+DFile Bookmark (to customize and file a page you are bookmarking)Ctrl+Shift+DCmd+Shift+DCtrl+Shift+DBookmark Properties (for selected bookmark in Manage Bookmarks window)Ctrl+ICmd+ICtrl+I...

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Keyboard Shortcuts for different OS

General Mozilla ShortcutsThese shortcuts are available from all Mozilla windows:CommandWindowsMacLinuxCommandWindowsMacLinuxCopyCtrl+CCmd+CCtrl+CPasteCtrl+VCmd+VCtrl+VCutCtrl+XCmd+XCtrl+XClose WindowCtrl+WCmd+WCtrl+WDelete Next WordCtrl+DelCtrl+DelGo Up One PagePage UpPage UpPage UpGo Down One PagePage DownPage DownPage DownGo Up One LineUp ArrowUp ArrowUp ArrowGo Down One LineDown ArrowDown ArrowDown ArrowUndoCtrl+ZCmd+ZCtrl+ZRedoCtrl+Shift+ZCmd+Shift+ZCtrl+Shift+ZFindCtrl+FCmd+FCtrl+FFind AgainCtrl+G or F3Cmd+GCtrl+GFind Links As You Type' (apostrophe)' (apostrophe)' (apostrophe)Find Text As You Type///Open search engine pageCtrl+Shift+FCmd+Shift+FCtrl+Shift+FOpen Context MenuShift+F10Ctrl+SpaceShift+F10Open Main Menu (switches to the first...

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