Create Wi-Fi hotspot in windows 7/8/8.1 without using any software.

Create Wi-Fi hotspot in windows 7/8/8.1 without using any software.

Method : Using .BAT file:
Windows .bat files are best ways to automatically execute commands, so you need not bother about executing them in command prompt again. You can learn how to create a .bat file here. Follow these steps to run your own hot-spot in your computer:

1. Open notepad.
2. Type in the following commands: (without quotes)

• "netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=NAME key=PASSWORD" 
• "netsh wlan start hostednetwork"
• "pause"
  
  
  
  

     3. Note: In the first command ssid is your wifi name and key is password required to connect to your           wifi. So you can replace the NAME and PASSWORD to that of your choice. Password must be               at least 8 characters.

     4. Save it as .bat file. (example: wifi.bat)

     5. Right click the saved file and run as administrator.

 (NOTE: if you get an error like "The hosted network couldn't be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform requested operation." , then follow here)

     6. Open Control Panel and move to Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center.

     7. Click on "Change Adapter Settings".
     8. You will see an adapter saying "Local Arean Connection* 15". Instead of 15 it can be any other                    number. You need not worry about that. This is the hotspot you just created. Now you need to share            your ethernet connection for this hotspot. 

     9. Right click on "Ethernet". Go to "properties" and click on "sharing" tab. 

     10. Check the first option and select that Local Area Connection *15.

Now, you have successfully created a hotspot without using any software. You can connect your mobile and explore the internet.

How to create a .bat file in windows using notepad.

How to create a .bat file in windows using notepad.

What is a .bat file?

A .bat file is windows batch scripting file. It is used to automatically execute commands via command prompt (cmd). So that, if you are supposed to run any command using cmd (viz ipconfig to know the ip configurations in your computer), you can create a .bat file for same and running it will do the same job.

Using notepad to create .bat file :

• Open notepad.
• Type in the commands (the same commands as you type in cmd). e.g. ipconfig
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• Go to 'file', click on 'save as' and change the 'Save as type' to 'all files(*.*)'.
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• Change the 'file name' as 'anyfile.bat'. e.g ip.bat (.bat file extension is important)
• Now you are Done. Save it. It is as simple as that.

see our previous blogs - How to remove bing auto popup in windows 8/8.1

                                     Gmail secrets and tricks you must know

GMAIL SECRETS THAT YOU MUST KNOW

Gmail allows you to use multiple e-mail addresses that you can use for various purposes. Here is how to use this feature:

If your gmail-id is say, "gmailuser@gmail.com", then you can use any of these gmail-ids as an alternative to receive emails in your inbox

1.placing dots method:

• gmail.user@gmail.com
• g.mailuser@gmail.com
• g.mail.user@gmail.com     

2.Capitalization method:

• GMAILuser@gmail.com
• GmailUser@gmail.com

3.Changing domain method:

• gmailuser@googlemail.com

4. + method

• gmailuser+abc@gmail.com

5. Combination of above suggested methods:

• Gmai.luSer+random@googlemail.com
• g.MAILuser+abc@gmail.com

So, basically Gmail allows you infinite email-ids that you can use. Now lets discuss on how to protect your gmail-id from being spammed.

 How to protect your Gmail from spamming

You might have encountered many situations, while being on internet, where you are asked to sign up for proceeding further. There, many people might hesitate to use their actual gmail-id for signing up purpose. The best way to sign up is to use your gmail-id(+ method). For example, suppose you are signing up for abc company, then use gmailuser+abccompany@gmail.com. Then you can create a filter for that gmail-id by going to setting>filters>create a new filter>add that gmail-id in To section..

Here is how to do it (with images):

Bing auto opens in windows 8.0/8.1 -How to block

How to prevent bing from opening in your browser whenever you connect your pc to internet?

Many people find it annoying that microsoft powered Bing search engine automatically opens up in your browser whenever you connect to internet.

It directs you to the following link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=219472&clcid=0x409 which is the Bing homepage.

How to prevent bing auto pop-up: Method(using registry key modification)

Step 1.  Press window + R key. This "Run" window will open. Type in "regedit" without quotes and hit ok button.

Step 2. This Registry Editor window will open. Now go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet.

Step 3. Right click on EnableActiveProb and click Modify.

Step 4. In the edit box that opens change the value from 1 to 0 and click ok. This will disable auto popping up of bing. Restart your computer to this into effect.

You won't see any Bing automatically opening up in your browser from now onwards.

Hope this solves your problem :)

If you get stuck anywhere then let us know. Comment below.