Mute Skype group conversation

You all know how annoying is when there is a or some Sypke groups you have to join in to keep in touch, but everyone there keep chatting which is really distract you from work. Or it is just annoying. 

Here is how to mute a group conversation, so when there is anyone send a message, no sound nor pop-up, just a small number show how many messages in Skype list. You wont need to leave out the group anymore. Awesome.

1> In the conversation box, look up, click on the logo of the group (it's near the star beside the group's name)

2> Un-check the "Notify me when something new happen"

That's it. It takes me months to find out, so I really hope you don't.

James

June 10 2016

Windows shutdown or restart instead of sleeping

Here is my problem: I have an Asus X452L using Windows 10 64-bit shutdown instead of sleep when I close the lid of it. The problem occur after I use IObit Advanced SystemCare to "improve PC speed". It is a huge mistake, I believe problem happen when it auto-update my BIOS version. There, that is a problem belong to BIOS version.

So, If you meet any problem like me: Any kind of Windows with a PC, I hear a lot PC and laptop have this problem, shut down instead of sleeping when you close the lid or try to sleep here is how to fix/ avoid:

The most important things:

- Never ever use IObit Advanced SystemCare, the program is stupid, and a pain in the ass.

- Never upgrade/downgrade your BIOS if you have no problem using the device.

Now, how to fix: The problem is the BIOS version, so what you need it to upgrade it or downgrade it to a reliable version.

Here is the instruction for Asus laptop only

1> Install WinFlash, it found from the Asus website, or just Google it. I got version V3.1.0

2> Download latest or previous version of your BIOS, find your Asus series first (it's in the System description, just you your search tool to find System Information). It is similar with the one write on your laptop, but it not exactly. Mine series is actually X450LA instead of X452L they print it near my keyboard. Type the series code into the upon website to go the Driver page where you could download things.

The BIOS version is under the "Other" in the website (and you have to choose the OS as Others), not in Bios category, it sucks I know, take me a day to find out.

3> Use WinFlash to upgrade it. Done!

Here is other link if you have any problem run it http://www.ahowto.net/windows/downgrading-asus-notebook-bios/ It is the older version of WinFlash so it might help if it is yours as well.

James

June 02 2016

How long does it take to install Windows 10?

I have just installed the Windows 10 from 8.1 today. It's actually quite a nice OS, up till now, I seem love it. The question is "How long does it take to install Windows 10?" I wonder this myself as I don't want to interrupt my work time. Here is my answer:

It depends much on your PC of course, real examples are here for you to figure it out:

My Lenovo U41 laptop (Core i3, 4GB RAM, Windows 8.1) took 1 hour to install from the time I clicked the GO button.

My friend's PC, however, took only 15 minutes (he is a designer with an core i5 processor and 8GB RAM PC from Windows 8.1).

Will update soon with my/my friends' PC status when getting green-light confirm from Microsoft.

James.
August 07 2015

Opera Turbo mode for Chrome?

Does Chrome have Turbo mode like Opera?

No. But it should!

Well, if you don't know, Opera Turbo mode is a brilliant mode that could help you bypass most firewall/blocked website, by give you a proxy gate. That is one, but the most useful feature, and be a powerful reason why some people still use Opera.

Ultrasurf could have you the same, but it is coming worse, slow and useless.

Chrome does not have Turbo mode, that is sad, but an add-on, that mostly work the same way as Opera Turbo mode does (but really work better and super faster than Ultrasurf add-on) is Data Compression Proxy.

It is not that popular, but going to (or it is better if it stays unpopular, er, isn't it?) I don't really care, it works like a charm. You could search it, or just click here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/data-compression-proxy/ajfiodhbiellfpcjjedhmmmpeeaebmep?hl=en

Yep, working like a charm.

A problem with opening the Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2013 files

Picture from arstechnica

Ever meet the problem with Microsoft Office 2013, or even 2010 (Powerpoint) in Windows 7/8 that you can not open the Powerpoint file or any files and it always appears the 'repair' thing like this:

"The presentation cannot be opened. Your antivirus program may prevent you from opening the presentation. To fix this problem, make sure your antivirus program is current and working correctly. If the problem persists and the presentation is from someone that you trust, turn off your antivirus program, and then try to open the presentation again. If you do this, make sure you turn on your antivirus program again after you open the presentation."

That is a 'Windows defender' effect that prevent the code/virus inside the files when you open them. Here is the solution to turn it off and your file become 'openable' (at your own risk, so be sure about the file source when you do it, or if you just don't care or don't have any idea what is it and just want to open the file, then just do this):

Open Powerpoint
Click File
Click options
Click Trust Centre
Click Trust Center Settings
Click Protected View
Untick first three boxes in there, or at least the "Enable Protected View for files originating from the Internet"
Done.

April 3rd 2015

James