Thursday, September 25, 2014

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Mixtape: @_amdjmedrox Drops Lovely Tunes Mixtape

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This is a Mixtape for those who would like to share love ..its a hot compilation of Love tracks from Naija to all around the world.this would surely get u shaking nd feelin loves..Pls download and enjoy

1 wande coal - private trips
2 wizkid and shaydee  - number one lover
3 2face - african queen
4 whitney houston - ur luv
5 nelly & kelly - dilemma
6 p square - say ur luv
7 rihanna - te amo
8 2face - if love is a crime
9 rihanna - rude boy
10 akon ft MJ - hold my hand
11 marc anthony - i need u
12 celine dion - a new day has come
13 brandy - right here
14 p square ft 2face - possibility
15 p square - i love u
16 joel - i no mind
17 2face - true love
18 dbanj - fall in love
19 klever Jay Ft ruggedman - so sexy
20 jaywon - tinko angel
21 african china - if u luv somebody
22 chidinma - kedike
23 wande coal - taboo
24 wizkid - i luv my baby
25 tiwa savage - love me 3x
26 davido - Ekuro



DOWNLOAD MIX HERE



Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Going Private – How To Switch To A Local Account On Windows 8.1

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Going Private – How To Switch To A Local Account On Windows 8.1

Many users who’ve installed Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 have set up a Microsoft account that’s accessible through a web browser as well as through their local machine. In many cases, users of Windows 8.1 are selecting a connected account solely because they think there’s no other choice. In truth, going private with a local Windows account is a simple task anyone can complete in five minutes or less.

Why Switch?

Microsoft doesn’t require that users set up an account with the company during the installation of Windows 8.1, but the installer does everything possible to make it appear that an account is required. As a result, many users end up with a Microsoft account that they don’t want and won’t use.
While the services provide by linking to a Microsoft account can be useful, they’re by no means critical. Windows 8.1 will continue to receive updates and run desktop applications no matter how you sign in to Windows. Switching to a local, private account is appealing to many users because it’s what they wanted in the first place.
Others want to get rid of their Microsoft account for privacy reasons. Having an account open with Microsoft means uploading another set of private data that must be guarded and monitored. Some users won’t find the risk work the reward. Getting rid of your account means you have one less aspect of your digital life to manage. Disabling and deleting is the sensible choice for users who don’t need or want the account’s benefits.
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And what are the benefits, exactly? There are several. First, your settings will be synchronized between all Windows 8.1 PCs you use with your Microsoft account. That means your wallpaper, your network preferences, language settings and much more will be automatically configured for you. You’ll be able to use certain apps across multiple Microsoft platforms, like Windows Phone and even Xbox One. And you’ll be able to utilize sync features in Calendar, Explorer, People and other default apps. Finally, you need a Microsoft account to buy apps from the Windows Store.
You may not want to go local if you rely on these features, though I’ll address a few ways to emulate disabled features later in this article.

Enabling A Local Account

Switching from a Microsoft to a Local account isn’t difficult. You can do it within minutes if you follow these simple steps. Save any work you have open before starting. This process requires that you log out of your account, which means all open applications will be closed.
First, open up the Charms bar by hovering your cursor in the upper right hand corner or swiping in from the right of the screen (if using a touch device). Hit “Change PC Settings” at the bottom of the Charms bar, then hit Accounts in the menu that opens. Alternatively, you can find this menu by doing a Windows Search for “Accounts” and then selecting “Add, delete and manage other accounts.” You should see a screen that looks like the one below.
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You’ll be prompted to re-enter your Microsoft Account password, then you’ll be taken to a screen where you set up your local account. You’ll see fields for your username, password and password hint, but only the username must be filled out. Not entering anything in the password field means you won’t need to enter one to log in. A password can be added later if you don’t add one immediately.
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Once you’re done with this you’ll see a final screen reminding you of what you’re doing and asking if you’d like to proceed. If you confirm you’ll automatically sign out of your Microsoft account. From this point forward the new, local account will be used as the default when booting your PC. However, remember that you are only disconnecting your account, not deleting it. Any information you already synced will remain in your account. You must log into your account via your browser and follow Microsoft’s instructions in order to completely get rid of the account and everything inside it.
If you have second thoughts after going local you can reverse the process by again opening the Accounts menu. You’ll see a “Connect to a Microsoft account” option where “Disconnect” was before. You can re-link to your Microsoft account at any time so long as you remember your password. Of course, you won’t be able to do this if you decided to also delete your account entirely.

Replacing Lost Features

As mentioned earlier, disconnecting your Microsoft account results in the loss of several features. Some, like the Windows Store and the use of cross-platform applications, can’t be emulated with third party tools, but other features are fully or partially replaced.
Perhaps the most important feature lost buy going local is easy use of Microsoft OneDrive. You can mimic this, however, by downloading a free third party utility called syncDriver. This acts as a OneDrive client and lets you synchronize folders with the service while retaining a local account. The app does ask for your Microsoft account username and password, however, which may make security-savvy users nervous.
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The obvious alternative is to simply not use OneDrive at all. You can instead use Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud or another service. Our latest round-up of cloud storage providers should help you choose. Of the services available, Google and Apple provide the most complete answers. Both of these companies can sync not just your files, but also your browser data, calendars, email and more. With that said, both come with downsides of their own. Those who go with Google have to deal with that company’s many privacy woes, while those who go with Apple must purchase an Apple device to use many features.
You can partially replicate the Microsoft account’s Windows settings synchronization feature with a utility like Laplink PCMover. This won’t actually sync your settings, of course, but it will let you move settings from one PC to the next, which for many users is the entire point. Unfortuantly the software is not free, so you’ll have to spend at least $40 to move your settings over. Users who remember Windows Easy Transfer may think to use that instead, but you can’t. You can only use it to import data from older Windows 7 and Windows 8 PCs. It’s useless for transferring settings between Windows 8.1 machines.
Another option is to cheat the system by signing in with a Microsoft account, syncing your settings from an old computer, and then removing the account from both computers. This works, but make sure you login with your older PC (the one you want to transfer settings from) first. There’s no way to know when a computer has fully synchronized its settings with others using the account, either, so this can require trial and error.

Conclusion

The decision to use a connected account or take Windows 8.1 private isn’t critical for most users, but it’s sure to be important to anyone who prefers complete control over their computer and the information on it. Logging in with a connected account can result in accidental over-sharing and creates a privacy concern for people who’d rather not have another account to keep tabs on. There’s no reason to use a connected account if you don’t care about the features it enables.
What do you think of Windows 8.1′s user account system? Do you like the benefits a Microsoft account provides, or do you feel a local account is the better way to go? Let us know in the comments!
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How to Make $1000's Per Day with Penny Stocks

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Make $1000's Per Day with Penny Stocks?

Make $1000's Per Day with Penny Stocks?
How many times have you wished you could have invested in some of today's biggest stocks back when they were available for pennies on the dollar?
The majority of Americans today find it almost impossible to invest in stock in their favorite companies because they simply cost too much money. For example, Google currently trades at $780 per share and Apple is at $422 per share.
This has left small and first-time investors looking for fresh new investments that have the potential to reap huge rewards very quickly. And that's exactly where penny stocks come in - offering you the opportunity to get in on the ground floor.
How It Works
When many exciting new companies go public, they often make shares available to average Americans for less than a dollar. These shares are called "penny stocks". These have recently become very popular because small investors can easily afford to buy them. They are regulated by the SEC and other US authorities and are traded on the "over-the-counter" markets as opposed to the New York Stock Exchange.
There are extremely good reasons to consider investing in penny stocks, but here are the 3 most important:
1. They don't cost a lot of money
For the same price as one share in a company like Apple or Google, you have the power to buy thousands of shares. For example, if a technology company is selling shares at 10 cents and you make $500 investment, you can own 5,000 shares. If the stock rises to just $1.00, your investment will turn into $5,000.
2. Massive Returns in Days, Sometimes Even Hours
Providing you are subscribed to the right newsletter, you can potentially uncover penny stocks that are just about to explode. It's not uncommon for penny stocks to double and even triple over 24 hours, while most stocks on the NYSE take years to mature.
3. Easy to Buy
Penny stocks are traded in the same way as major stocks. All you need is to establish an online trading account like E*TRADE to buy them or you can use a traditional broker to place your trades.
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How Much Time Do You Actually Spend Playing Games?

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How Much Time Do You Actually Spend Playing Games?

“Just one more game!”
We’ve all said it at one point or another, whether we’re playing 2048, Civilization, or Dota. You sit down for a bit of play after dinner and the next thing you know, the sun’s coming up. It’s always surprising – or not surprising at all – how quickly time can fly when gaming.
If any of that sounds familiar to you, you may be shocked to know just how much time you actually lose in these circumstances. It might feel like “a few hours here and there” but the truth is not so merciful. These tools will show you those numbers as plain as day.

Steam

Valve’s Steam platform tends to be pretty divisive amongst PC gamers. There are horror stories regarding their customer service (to be expected from any platform as large as theirs) and some elements of the Steam Terms of Service are questionable.
On the other hand, Steam is incredibly convenient and it has plenty of awesome features that are found nowhere else, including the Early Access Program (though that too tends to be a point of division).
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One reason why I use Steam: it tracks your time spent per game. Steam won’t limit your play time even if you want it to, but you can use the time-track data to see which games are soaking up most of your time. It may even lead you to the possibility that you are a video game addict.
You can even check out the Wasted On Steam website for aggregate data trends for Steam users. Who plays the most? Which games are the most popular? Where does all the time go? It’s fascinating.
Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Xfire

Xfire was once the king for managing game libraries, facilitating game communications, and tracking of play times. Nowadays, most of its functions have been replaced with better alternatives, leaving Xfire to be but a shell of its former glory. However, for recording play time, it’s still somewhat useful.
There’s a feature called “Activity Report” which is a consolidated stream of updates that tells you how much time you and your friends are spending on various games.
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If you go into your Xfire profile – or the profile of a friend – you can view the time spent on all games in the respective library. Time tracked is split between “Hours This Week” and “Hours Total”.
Xfire’s popularity is on a downward trend, so if you don’t already use it, you probably won’t want to install it just to track game time. However, for those of you who do use it, it’s a good feature to know about.
Available on Windows only.

Raptr

Raptr turned out to be one of the better choices in our roundup of gaming social networks. It has a lot in common with Xfire as far as features and functionality go, but the execution is much better and it feels more like a proper community.
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Usage is simple. All you have to do is run the Raptr desktop app while you play your games and it will automatically keep your Raptr social profile updated, including the time you spend playing. It can even tap into other gaming networks – such as Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Steam – and pull data from there.
Between Xfire and Raptr, I have to agree with Craig’s conclusion: Raptr is the winner as far as time tracking and social networking is concerned.
Available for Windows only.

Gameplay Time Tracker

If you don’t want to commit to a gaming platform (e.g., Steam) and if you don’t want to join a community or social network (e.g., Xfire, Raptr), then you should really consider Gameplay Time Tracker. Most people don’t know about it, but its feature set is quite impressive for what it’s meant to do.
This program sits in the background and automatically detects whatever games you’re playing. It doesn’t matter if it’s a standalone game or one that was installed through a digital platform like Steam – it will catch all of them. It will even detect browser-based games like Quake Live with support for IE, Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.
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Gameplay Time Tracker has a leg up on its competition because it doesn’t just track total time, but also individual play times, average play times, and the number of actual sessions per game. Games can be grouped by various criteria (e.g. genre).
The downside is that it won’t detect games in windowed mode. However, specific processes can be added to the watchlist (or blocked from the watchlist) to work around this deficiency.
Available on Windows only.

RescueTime

While it’s not an application designed for gaming, RescueTime is one of the best tools out there for automatic tracking of program usage.
It’s simple: the data collector runs in the background and monitors running applications, visited websites, and open files. Tracked data is uploaded to RescueTime so you can view it anywhere. This may sound like a privacy nightmare, but RescueTime gives you the freedom to delete your data on demand.
It’s available for free, but you only get the basic features (which is enough if all you care about is time tracking). For $9/month or $72/year, you can unlock advanced features like blocking distracting websites, producing detailed reports, and logging daily accomplishments.
For a deeper look at the features, check out Bakari’s RescueTime review.
Available for Windows and Mac.

Final Thoughts

Which one is the winner? My personal favorite is Gameplay Time Tracker because it’s highly specialized for this specific purpose and offers more features than Steam, Xfire, or Raptr. If you need time tracking elsewhere, definitely go with RescueTime as it can help improve work-related productivity too.
Unfortunately, non-Windows users are limited between Steam and RescueTime.
Which one do you like best? Is there another application that performs better but wasn’t mentioned? Share with us in the comments below!

What happens to Windows 7 on October 31, 2014?

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What happens to Windows 7 on October 31, 2014?

Summary: Microsoft is approaching the next cut-off date in Windows 7's lifecycle next month. Here's what is and isn't happening after October 31, 2014
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After October 31, 2014 -- Microsoft will no longer provide its PC partners or systems builders with copies of Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium and/or Ultimate to preinstall on new PCs. This means that OEMs will be able to continue to sell their stock of PCs running these versions of Windows 7, but they won't be allowed to replenish their supply.
(Last year, on October 31, Microsoft ceased selling shrink-wrapped copies of Windows 7 at retail.)
That looming October 31, 2014 deadline does not apply to PCs preinstalled with Windows 7 Professional, however. Microsoft officials said again this week they still have not yet gone public with the end of sales cut-off date for PCs running Windows 7 Pro. That lack of a firm cut-off date is a good thing for business users who are still leery of Windows 8 and waiting to hear more about Windows Threshold/Windows 9 before committing to buying PCs with those versions of Windows preinstalled.

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Microsoft's Windows 8: The enterprise case
Microsoft's Windows 8: The enterprise case
The October 31, 2014 cut-off date has no implications for end of support or downgrade rights for Windows 7.
Mainstream (free, Microsoft-provided) support for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 installed isn't expiring until January 13, 2015. Microsoft will continue to provide security fixes for Windows 7 for free until the end of extended support, which is January 14, 2020 -- unless Microsoft ends up extending that support date, as it did with Windows XP.
On the downgrade rights front, users are still able to buy a new PC with an OEM license for a business edition of Windows and then install an earlier version. PCs with Windows 8.1 Pro can be downgraded to Windows 7 Professional or Windows Vista Business. Microsoft volume licensees don't have to worry about their OEM's downgrade rights provisions; they have the right to downgrade to any prior version of Windows.
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