Showing posts with label password. Show all posts
Showing posts with label password. Show all posts
Monday, April 18, 2016
How Secure is Your Password
Today Im gonna share a funny site with you. This site will tell you how secure is your password. The most interesting thing is that it will show how much time is required by a desktop PC to crack your password!
Of course I dont know how much useful it is. But one thing I can assure you is that it will be very interesting.
Lets try it. Visit this site- http://howsecureismypassword.net/ to start the fun. Under HOW SECURE IS MY PASSWORD? you will find a box to enter your password. When you type it will show a text something like that -
SHOW SETTINGS
It would take a desktop PC about6 billion yearsto crack your password
Below this text you will find a button named SHOW DETAILS. If you click on it then it will show the details of your password like below:
SHOW DETAILS
HIDE DETAILS
- Length: 15 characters
- Character Combinations: 62
- Calculations Per Second: 4 billion
- Possible Combinations: 768 septillion
- After this details there may come some other information depending on your password. It will give you some recommendations if necessary. And might say whether your password is secured or not.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
How to View Saved Password in Firefox
Today Im gonna write about another secret trick! Earlier I wrote about- how to view saved password in Google Chrome. Todays topic is almost similar. But this time, I will write about Firefox.
There are many tips in this site about Firefox. You may have a look at few of them:
- How to Disable Automatic Update of Firefox?
- How to Backup Firefox Data?
- How to Create a Master Password in Firefox?
Earlier I told you that password saving option is very handy for the people who frequently need to check their online accounts. And if your saved password goes to the wrong hands the amount of loss cant be measured.
So you should know how to save password, view saved password and remove saved password. Okay lets start.
- Open your Firefox browser.
- Go to the Options from Tools menu. If your menu is hidden then hit on the Firefox button and choose the Options.
- Select the Security Tab.
- Now hit on the Saved Passwords . . . button. (You maybe asked to enter the master password if any)
- Here you can see the list of accounts with saved passwords. Choose an account of which you wanna see the password. Then hit on the show password button to see this.
- If you wanna remove the saved password of any account select it and click on Remove.
- If you wanna remove all the saved passwords, then hit on Remove All.
- Finally close and exit the window. Thats it.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016
How to Change Windows Password without Knowing it !!!
Today Im gonna write about an amazing trick for you! By this time youve already understood about what Im talking about. Yes, you can change windows password without knowing it. But PC should be in a running condition!
This is a very easy method. If youre new user then you might face some problems. But mid level user can do this within few minutes. But your PC should be in the Administrator mode to do this task.
This system has been tested for Windows 8 and 7. But this method may also work on Windows XP. Okay lets start.
- Open Command prompt as Administrator. XP users dont require Administrative mode.
- Now type this command and press enter- net user
- Now type another command and press enter- net user Administrator *
- Type the new password and press enter.
- Retype the password and press enter.
- If password is changed then you will see the message- the command completed successfully.
Remember: When you typing the new password, you cursor will not be moved. Dont be afraid. You can take help from the image below:
And dont forget to create a Password Reset Disk to avoid any accident. If you have the reset disk you can change your password if forgotten.
Also read this post- How to Set a Password on Logon Screen.
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Saturday, March 26, 2016
Add a Password on Zipped folder Windows XP Only
In windows XP, you can protect your files and folders by adding a password. And no software is necessary for this purpose! All you need is just to create a ZIP file and set a password. Lets do it.
- First, select the files and folder that needs to be password protected.
- Now right click on it and send it to Compressed (zipped) folder.
- Double click on the zipped folder to open it.
- Now click on the file menu and select Add a password.
- Type and confirm the password in the Add Password window and hit OK.
- From now, whenever someone tries to open this folder, he will be supposed to enter the password to open the file.
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And sorry to note this system has been removed from Windows 7 and Windows 8.
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Thursday, March 10, 2016
How to create Password Reset Disk for Windows XP
Anytime you may forget your password. Or someone who knows your password may change it to challenge you!
That’s why Windows XP has a system to create a reset disk for forgotten password. No matter how many times the password has been changed. This disk will allows you to reset the password until you re install Windows XP on your system.
And if youre using Windows 7 or 8 then Read This.
And don’t be confused. This reset disk only work with your computer. It will not work in any other system.
To create a reset disk, all you need is just a USB flash drive and your current password (if any).
Let’s start-
- To open Control Panel Press Start + R > Type Control > Press Enter
- Double click on User Accounts and Choose Administrator
- Now select Prevent a forgotten password from the left panel
- Press Next > Next >
Type Current Pass - Finish
Caution: Anyone can change your password using this disk! So, keep it in your safe.
Create Password Reset Disk for Windows 7 or 8
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Thursday, January 28, 2016
How to Change or Create Password in Windows 8
If youre still using the earlier versions of Windows then you may thought creating or changing a password in Windows 8 is same as previous versions. But those who are working with Windows 8 know that this is not same at all.
When you are installing Windows 8 for the first time then you can set a password at the end of the installation process. If you skip that step during the time of installation then you will have to set it from the PC settings.
In earlier versions of Windows password can be managed from a control panel item named User Accounts. This item is still available. But you cant manage your password from here. Today I will show you the easiest way to do this task.
Remember: Your Windows should be genuine or it may ask you to activate windows while doing this task. So, if you have any problem regarding activation then visit: Windows 8 Activation Process.
- Press Start + W > type Password > select Change your password. Or you can simply press the Start button and click on user icon from the top right corner. Then choose Change account picture and choose Users. Both do the same job.
- Now as you can see in the image below, hit on the Change your password under the sign in option. Click on it to change.
- Now you can change or create your password from here as you did in earlier versions.
- You can also set a picture password from here. Do it with caution if youre a beginner!
You can also change your password in running condition if forgotten !! Visit here to know more: Change Windows Password if Forgotten.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Protect your Documents Workbooks Presentations by Password !!
If youre a regular visitor of Marks PC Solution you should notice, weve published lots of tutorials on Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and other software. Weve also published many tutorials and tips regarding security issues. You can find those tips by using the search box. Or you can search by categories: Tips n Tricks, Tutorials, Microsoft, Windows, Security etc. Today, I would like to share another tips on security.
Many of you might be familiar with the password protection system of Microsoft Office. If youre working with highly confidential documents, workbooks and presentations (ie. Exam Questions, Online Account Information, Personal Information, Other Secret files), then this is a good idea to encrypt those files by password.
But if you are not acquainted with the password protection system you should go through the whole post. You should know, the different versions of MS Office keeps the password option differently. You will not find it similar in Office 2003, 2007 and 2010. That could be difficult for you to find the password option. Thats why Im gonna discuss about all versions. :)
Note: The procedure is very similar in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Setting Password in MS Office Documents
Office XP and 2003:
These two versions are almost similar. All the options and tools are located at the same place. Maybe they are different just by color! Lets start -
Open MS Office Document (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint) > Go to Tools Menu > Select Options > Hit on the Security Tab > Type your Password on Password to Open Box > Hit OK > Save the Document.
Now whenever you will open the document, first you have to enter the password. Then you will be able to access the file.
I apologize for not sharing any image. I dont use 2003 anymore. I have been using Office 2010 for last two years. But this is very easy. You will have no problem to set password in Office 2003. Upgrade to Office 2010 or 2013 to enjoy exiting features!
Office 2007:
You know Office 2007 brings a dramatic change in the interface. Its ribbon interface is absolutely different from Office 2003 or XP. But Office 2010 and 2007 are almost similar except small changes in few options. Okay start -
Open any of the Office Programs (Word, Excel or PowerPoint) > Now hit on the Office button from the top left corner > Choose Prepare and then Select Encrypt Document > A small Password box will appear > Type the Password > Hit OK > and then Confirm it > Save the Document.
Look at the image below:
Office 2010:
Though Office 2007 and 2010 are very similar, but there are some significant changes in some of the options. A major change is the disappearance of the Office button. Instead of Office button, you will see the File button in 2010. See how to do -
Open either Word, Excel or PowerPoint file > Click on the File button from the upper-left corner > Choose Info > Hit on the Protect Document from Permission section > Choose Encrypt with Password > Type your desired Password in the box and hit OK > Type again to confirm it > OK > Save the Document.
You can take help of the image below:
Note: If you dont save the document after setting the password, then it will be removed automatically. Password will be enabled after saving the document. And remember, this password has no recovery options as you can do in Gmail, Yahoo or Facebook! So be careful!
Removing/ Changing the Password
Sometimes you may set a password for testing purpose only. For example you set password in a document that doesnt need password at all. And every time youre required to type it when accessing that file. Or maybe you want to change it. But when you try to remove or change that password you cant find any option to remove it. How disgusting! :)
Well this is easier than you think! If you wanna change the password then repeat the whole process again until the password box appears. Then type a different password and save the document.
And if you would like to remove the password then just leave that box blank and save the document. Password will be removed.
Hopefully this post will be helpful for you . . . :)
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Saturday, January 16, 2016
How to View Saved Password of Google Chrome
This is an exclusive post. Only few net users know about it. So far I can guess only 20% people might know this trick! I was little bit confused whether I should write about this or not. Because if this trick is used by a criminal-type people certainly it will be harmful for the good guys.
Finally Ive decided to write about it. Because it will also help you protect your password from other people.
Create Master Pass in Firefox!
When you sign in to any online account giving your pass and username your browser offers to save the password. So that you dont need to do this again and again. Certainly this is very handy and comfortable. But if your password goes to the wrong hands will this comfort exist anymore??
Or you may forget your account password. But your browser saved this earlier. How can you view this? Today I will discuss how to manage your saved passwords or how to view them.
- Open your Chrome browser.
- Look at the top right corner. Just below the close button you will get Customize and Control button. Hit on the button.
- Choose Settings from the drop down menu.
- Scroll down to the bottom and hit on Show advanced settings . . .
- Now find Passwords and Forms option.
- Hit on Manage Saved Passwords.
- Immediately youll get a new window showing your online accounts with saved passwords.
- Select any account and click the show button to view saved password.
- If you wanna remove any saved password then hit on the cross button.
- Finally hit OK and exit. Its easy.
If you wanna stop your browser to offer to save password then unmark the option Offer to save password from Passwords and Forms option found at the step 5. Take help from the image below.
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