Use Keyboard as Mouse – How to Guide

Recently My Mouse Stopped Working because of Drivers got Corrupted, Device Drivers Getting Corrupted in Windows May not be the Common Problem, But Can happen anytime with you, Due to this Problem i was not able to use my mouse. I Tried every possible Solution like uninstalling drivers and restarting my PC. Unplugging and then pluging in my mouse back, and yeah Searched internet too, Since i was not able to use my mouse, i had to Use Keyboard as Mouse While Finding for solution to this Problem.

Guess What ? Nothing Helped and Had to Refresh my Windows 8, But Hey, Everything happens for good. Thankfully I knew how to Use Keyboard as Mouse flawlessly. Well this was just my Reason, at times there are situations where you may need to Substitute your mouse with Keyboard. So today in this tutorial we will Learn to Use Keyboard as Mouse In Windows.

How to Use Keyboard as Mouse in Windows

Windows OS has an Inbuilt option Called MouseKeys, Not much people are aware of it but yes now you are.  You can Enable/disable and disable MouseKeys very Easily.

You can Enable it by Pressing  Alt + Shift + Numlock keys. As soon as you do it, you will be prompt with the below dialog box, Just Click Yes to it.

Make Sure your Numlock is Off while you Use keyboard as mouse.
Done !!! Now you will see MouseKeys icon on your taskbar, which means now you are all set.
Now talking about the Controllers,  Use 8,2,4 and 6 Keys from Numpad to move Up, Down, Left and Right Respectively.
Alternatively You can also use Third Party Program Called NeatMouse , This software is portable, Main advantage to use it is it gives you better Control because of additional options that it makes available. it have an option to Remap Controller keys according to your Comfort.

Probably we will have to Use Keyboard as Mouse temporarily and not for long time so one may not prefer to get third party software for this task, but many may do it as it is free and can be

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SMART COMPUTER TRICKS AND TIPS Watch Youtube Videos in VLC Media Player.

VLC Media Player Have the Capability to Play Videos with all most all Video Formats , Probably this is the One reason Why VLC media player is the most Prefered Media player,  But Do you know that We Can even Watch Youtube Videos in VLC ? Yes we can, We do not require Browser to Watch Youtube Videos, VLC will do that job for you very Well. I already Shared 5 Cool Youtube Tricks that You Must Know

You can not only Watch single Video in VLC  but also Watch Youtube Playlists in VLC to watch them in Sequence,Some More Advantages of Watching Youtube Videos In VLC Media player are:

Watch Youtube Videos without Ads, Means no Disturbance While Watching your Favourite Video.
Use Loop Button To Watch a Video Again and again Many times.
Increase or Decrease the Speed of the Video
Take Snapshots of any particular Screen of a Song or Movie.
How to Watch Youtube Videos in VLC Media Player

Now let us Get Started With Steps to Watch Youtube Videos In VLC, Follow the Below Simple Steps.

Step 1: Open VLC media player, Click on File > Open Network Or Simply Use CTRL+N Keys to Open up Network URL Dialog box.

Step 2: Open Youtube, Navigate to Whatever Video you want to Play in VLC, Copy the Url of that video and Paste it in the Dialogue Box. and Click on Play.

Step 3: Enjoy Your Video.

Simple Enough hah, Now Let us see How to Watch Youtube Playlist In VLC Media Player.

Step 1: To Watch Youtube Playlists in VLC we will be Using an addon, So Click here to Goto the Downloading Page of the VLC addon Called VLC Playlist Parser. Make sure you have Latest Version of VLC Running on your system.

Step 2: Download the addon, Copy it and Paste it in Videos Installation folder which in most cases would be C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\lua\playlist.
Step 3: Everything is done, Now Open VLC, Press CTRL+N Paste Video Playlist URL Which need to be Public. Click on Play and Enjoy all the Videos.

I Just Hope this tutorial on How to Watch Youtube Videos in VLC Media Player Helps all you Youtube Lovers.

Whatsapp Web – Use Whatsapp in Google Chrome Browser.

We all Know that we Can Use Whatsapp on our Windows PC using Android Emulators like Bluestacks. That is an old story Right? But Now you can Use Your favorite Messaging app on your Google Chrome Browser too. Lately we have seen many updates in Whatsapp like 2 blue Ticks that shows read receipt. This time They have announced that Whatsapp will be available as Web Client for Google Chrome Users.

Unfortunately if you are a Firefox Fanboy, then you might just want to use Google Chrome to use Whatsapp in Google Chrome Browser. Likewise, IOS Users will also not be able to use the Web client. Ok, so now Lets jump in to the point see some Steps to use Whatsapp web Client.

How to Use Whatsapp in Google Chrome

Before moving on with the Steps let us first have a look at things you will need.

Latest Version of whatsapp installed in your Android.
Google Chrome Browser Installed on your PC.
Internet Connection in your Phone & PC.
Step 1: Click Here or Copy paste this URL https://web.whatsapp.com in the address bar of your Chrome browser and hit Enter.

Step 2: You will see QR Code which you will have to Scan from your Phone, So open Whatsapp on your Android, Go to Menu > Whatsapp Web and Scan that QR Code on your Computer Screen. If you don’t see Whatsapp Web option then you need to Update your Whatsapp.
Step 3: Thats it you just need to Scan that QR Code to pair Whatsapp on your Phone and Whatsapp Web Client. If everything goes Right, then now you will be able to see your Messages on your Web Client in Google Chrome.

Remember to have UptoDate Version of Whatsapp on your Phone and also Keep in mind that your phone needs to be connected to internet in order to send and receive messages in your Web Client.

Before you Go:

I would like to Share Couple of Pro tips that will make your experience better of using Whatsapp in Google Chrome.

Pro Tip 1: Make a Desktop application of Whatsapp Web. Simply Go to https://web.whatsapp.com , Then Click on 3 lines which are at right top corner of your Browser which says Customize and Control Google Chrome.

Now Scroll down and hover your mouse on More tools then Click on Create Application Shortcuts, a pop up will ask you where you want to store it on Desktop or Start menu or both. Select any of your Choice and Click on Create.

Thats it now you have it !!!

Pro Tip 2: Pin the Web Client tab in your Chrome, Again just go to https://web.whatsapp.com, Once loaded, Right click on that tab and select “Pin Tab”, now that tab will be pinned to extreme left of your Computer Screen. You will also be able to see Notification Bubble on that pinned tab whenever you receive a new Message.

To unpin the tab, just right click on it again and click on Unpin the tab.

So that is it for now, You learned how to Use Whatsapp in Google Chrome using Whatsapp web Client and Couple of Pro tip which i hope you will like it. So let me know what do you think about this update by whatsapp in the Comments

Retrieve Deleted Facebook Messages,Photos and Videos .

Basically its a Facebook Feature which not many people are aware of and hence i will be writing this tutorial to let you guys know about this amazing feature/Trick that Facebook Provides.

Many a times We Delete Messages,Photos or Videos from our profile which is not intentional but once we do , we can not undo it. and its gone forever.

But wait, There is a saying: Nothing is Lost, until MOM can’t find it, Likewise in this case even if you delete anything from your facebook account, you can get it back. Facebook have all your data in their archive which you can download too.

Retrieve Deleted Facebook Messages,Photos and Videos

Follow the Below simple steps to Know how you can get back and have access to your deleted messages, photos,Videos and all other data of your facebook profile.

Step 1: First of all,You will have to Click here to open Facebook General account Settings.

Step 2: Once you open your general settings, you will see Download a Copy of your Facebook Data, So click on it to.

Step 3: On the Next page you will see a Download Archive Button, Click on it and you will be prompt to enter your Password to Continue, This is a Security Step by Facebook.

Step 4: After entering your Facebook Password, Click on Submit, On the next screen you will be shown that the download link for your data will be sent to your email id which you used to create your facebook account.

Step 5: Wait for Few Minutes, check your mail. You will see a mail from facebook in your Inbox with Downloading link ready for you to download all your data.

Step 6: Now After downloading the file. Unzip it and open the folder where you will find your messages, photos, videos. Pokes, Friend list etc.

The Files will be in .html format so you will have to double click on the file and select your Favourite Browser to open the file, the File will open up in your browser where you will have access to all your data..

I Hope this guide will help someone or other who didn’t already know that you can actually Retrieve Deleted Facebook Messages,Photos and Videos. Don’t forget to Share it with your friends if you like it and you may even Subscribe for New post, to get directly in your mail inbox.

Top 10 Windows 8 tips and tricks

TUpdate to Windows 8.1

Microsoft has released Windows 8.1, which is a free upgrade for anyone running Windows 8. This update addresses many of the problems users have had with Windows 8 and also adds a Start button. Visit Microsoft's Windows 8.1 page for the update.
Customize your tiles

Make the most of your Windows Start screen tiles by adjusting the sizes, where they are located, and what is listed.
Move any tile by clicking and dragging the tile. While moving a tile, if you need a larger view of the Start screen move the tile towards the top or bottom of the screen to zoom out.
Use your mouse wheel to scroll left-to-right through your tiles.
Any Desktop shortcut or program can be pinned to the Start screen by right-clicking the icon and choosing Pin to Start.
In the bottom right-hand corner of the start screen is a magnifying glass with tiles, click this icon to get a zoomed out view of your Start screen. In this view, if you right-click on a group of tiles you'll be given the option to name group, which can be useful if you have a group of related tiles (e.g. games). In this view, you can also click and drag a group to organize your tile groups.
Create a new speed bump between tile groups by moving a tile to a speed bump.
Resize any User tile or Live tile by right-clicking the tile and choosing resize.
If there is a tile you want on your Taskbar, right-click the tile and choose Pin to taskbar.
Show admin applications on the Start screen by clicking Settings in Charms, click Settings, and change the Show administrative tools from No to Yes.
In Internet Explorer 10, you can also pin any of your favorite web pages to your Start Screen.
Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts

Knowing at least some of the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts helps make your Windows 8 experience much more enjoyable. Try to memorize these top Windows 8 shortcut keys.
Press the Windows key to open the Start screen or switch to the Desktop (if open).
Press the Windows key + D opens the Windows Desktop.
Press the Windows key + . to pin and unpin Windows apps on the side of the screen.
Press the Windows key + X to open the power user menu, which gives you access to many of the features most power users would want (e.g. Device Manager and Command Prompt).
Press the Windows key + C to open the Charms.
Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings, which is the same Settings found in Charms.
Press and hold the Windows key + Tab to show open apps.
Press the Windows key + Print screen to create a screen shot, which is automatically saved into your My Pictures folder.
See our Windows shortcuts page for a full listing of all Windows shortcuts.
Know your hot corners

The corners on your screen are hot corners and give you access to different Windows features. Below, is a brief explanation of each of these corners.
Bottom Left-hand corner
The bottom left-hand hot corner of the screen allows you to access the Start screen, if you're in the Start screen and have the Desktop open, this corner opens the Desktop from the Start screen.
Tip: Right-clicking in the left hand corner opens the power user menu.
Top-left corner of the screen
Moving the mouse to the top-left corner and then down displays all the apps running on the computer. Clicking and dragging any of these apps to the left or right-hand side of the screen will snap that app to that side of the screen. Each of these open app icons can also be right-clicked to close or snap.
Right-hand side of the screen
On the full right-hand side of the screen will be given access to the Windows Charms.
Taking advantage of search

The Search in Windows 8 has been significantly improved when compared to all previous versions of Windows. To search for a file or run a program in Windows 8 from the Start screen just start typing what you're trying to find or want to run.
As you begin typing, the results will start appearing on the left-hand side. In addition to being able to search for files and run prog rams, the Search also supports limiting the search to apps such as Finance, People, Maps, Photos, Mail, Music, Videos, Weather, and much more. If what you are searching for is not a file or program, click on the app you want to use as the search. For example, if you were searching for "New York" and selected the Weather App you would be shown the weather in New York, NY.
By default, Search organizes the available Apps by how frequently they are used and then in alphabetical order. If you want to keep your favorite app at the top of the Search list, right-click the app and choose Pin. Pinning the app will lock it in place regardless of how often it is used. If there is an app you don't want (e.g. Finance) you can turn on and off any of the search apps through the PC settings, which is found under the Settings in the Charms.
Bonus tip: The Search is also found through Charms and can also be opened by pressing Windows key + F.
Running two apps side by side

Any app can be pinned to the left or right-hand side of the screen. For example, open the People app and then press the Windows Key + . (period) to move that app to the right-hand side of the screen, pressing the same keys again will move it to the left-hand side, and pressing the same keys again makes it full screen. While an app is pinned, any other app or program can be opened and loaded into the available space on the screen. For example, in the picture below, we've opened a browser window and have the People app running to monitor our social networks.

Any open app can also be pinned using your mouse by clicking at the top of the tile and dragging it to the left or right-hand side of the screen.
Bonus tip: The Desktop can also be pinned to the left or right-hand side of the screen.
Note: In order for snap to work properly your resolution must be at least 1,366 x 768.
Windows 8 Task Manager

The Windows 8 Task Manager has been significantly improved over previous versions of Windows. Some of the new changes include showing a total percent usage at the top of your Processes, which makes it easier to determine total memory and CPU usage, improved Performance graphs, a Startup tab to see startup processes and their impact to system performance, and the App history tab (as shown below) that gives you the total resources an app has used over a period of time. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start exploring the new Task Manager.

Use a picture password to log into your computer

Windows 8 includes a new feature called Picture password, which allows you to authenticate with the computer using a series of gestures that include circles, straight lines, and taps. Enable this feature if you want a new way to access your computer or have a hard time with passwords.
Open the Windows Charms.
Click Settings and then More PC settings
In the PC settings window click Users and then select Create a picture password
Bonus tip: A four digit pin password can also be created and used to access your computer.
Take advantage of Windows 8 apps

Windows 8 comes included with several apps to help you get the most from your computer. Below are just a few of the included apps.
People
Microsoft touts the People feature in Windows 8 because they understand how many people are using social networks today. In the People feature you'll be able to connect your Windows computer to all the major social networks including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Once connected, you can pin the people app and monitor your social network (as shown below), use People in Search to find people, and get an overview of what is happening in all your social networks.

Reader
The Reader app gives you PDF support right out of the box.
SkyDrive
The SkyDrive app gives you access to the Microsoft cloud service SkyDrive, which allows you to store your photos, documents, and other files in the cloud and access or share those files with any computer with Internet access.

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YouTube keyboard shortcuts.

Your computer and programs running on your computer are not the only places keyboard shortcuts can be used. Many online services like YouTube also have keyboard shortcuts that can be used. Below is a listing of keys you can use on your keyboard to control YouTube videos.
Note: The YouTube video and window must be active. If these keys are not working, click the video to make sure it is selected. Switching between windows, changing tabs in your browser, or performing other actions like making a comment unselects the video.
Play and pause a video

Press the space bar or the 'k' key on your keyboard to play and pause a video.
Tip: Holding down either of these keys also plays the video in slow motion.
Jump to start of a video

Pressing the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard will jump to the beginning of a video. The home key also works for jumping to the start of a video.
Jump to the end of a video or go to the next video

Pressing the end key on your keyboard will go to the end of the video. If you are playing a playlist, it goes to the next video in the playlist.
Skip or jump in the video

Fast forward or rewind
If you want to fast forward or rewind in increments of five seconds, press the left or right arrow keys. If you need to jump more than five seconds hold down the Ctrl key and press the arrow key for the direction you want to jump in ten second increments.
Skip to video sections
Pressing the number keys from 1 to 9 seeks (jumps) to that percentage of the video. In other words 1 jumps to 10%, 2 jumps to 20%, 3 jumps to 30%, etc.
Make the video full-screen

Pressing 'f' on the keyboard switches between full-screen and normal mode.
Tip: Pressing Esc also exits full-screen mode.
Turn up and down the volume

Pressing the up or down arrow keys turns up and down the volume of the video. If you are turning down the volume and continue to hold the down arrow key, it will eventually mute the volume.
Tip: Pressing 'm' on the keyboard also mutes and unmutes the volume.

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Funny Prank(s) (With VBS)

Other than pancakes and doing things that other people can't, pranking people is pretty fun. This Instructable combines two of the previously mentioned things (sorry guys, no pancakes). With the wonderful powers of programming, you can play the most sneaky and hilarious pranks on your friends. A few things are required to pull this prank.
1) A computer
2) Half a brain (more or less)
3) A friend who
        a. Has a computer
        b. Isn't very good with computers
        c. Has a sense of humor and won't react badly to pranks.
If you fit these criteria, you've got what it takes to pull some hilarious pranks that will leave you (and hopefully your friend) laughing.

STEP 1: SET UP

While an actual knowledge of how to make VBS files is not necessary, you do need to know how to save one. Most of you probably know, but I'll do a recap anyway.
right-click>open a new text document>file>save as>change *.txt to all files>save as prank.vbs
For this prank to work best, your friend can't be too computer savvy. So if your friend knows about stuff like VBS or other computer languages, it probably wouldn't be as funny. Also, this prank works best if your friends user on his Windows (yes, Windows is necessary) computer doesn't have a password. But even if your friend's user does have a password, variations on the prank will work.
STEP 2: THE CODE

Since this is a programming prank, actual programming is required (duh). This is a VBS prank, so the code required for this isn't quite as complex as it could be (seeing how it's a fairly simple prank). I went over how to save a VBS file in the previous step. This is the code:
dim
x=MsgBox("You've been hacked *your friend's name here*!",4144,"Haha!")
x=MsgBox("Preparing virus",4144,"WARNING!")
x=MsgBox("Do you want the virus to activate?",4132,"VIRUS ACTIVATION")
x=MsgBox("Did you really think that would work?",4132,"HOW DUMB ARE YOU?")
x=MsgBox("Virus activating...",4144,"YOUR DOOM DRAWS NEAR!!!")
x=MsgBox("Just joking!",4144,"YOU'VE BEEN PRANKED!!!")

If you understand VBS, you know what this does. But this isn't the only way to use VBS. The prank uses the same basic concept of text boxes to scare your friend, but the way you implement it and the text is subject to change. The next two steps show you how to do this.
STEP 3: IMPLEMENTATION

Using the code in the previous step, you can fool your friends in a bunch of ways. This step will not only tell you how to pull off these pranks.

The Startup:
This method will only work on people who don't have passwords on their user accounts.This is what you do:
        1. Go into your friends account.
        2. Hit start
        3. Go to all programs
        4. Find the "Startup" folder and right-click on it
        5. Copy and paste (or move) the VBS file into the folder (copying is recommended since it let's you save a copy just in case something goes wrong.
        6. The next time your fiend logs into their account, the prank will appear.

The Startup is my favorite way to play this prank since it's almost foolproof. Unfortunately, it requires a friend who is not good with computers and doesn't know how to set a password (or just chooses not to) and a lot of luck. Here are a few ways this could go:

Example:

Friend: This is my computer.
You: Great! Why don't you type in your password and we can watch a couple of videos!
Friend: Not necessary dude, I don't really know how to set a password.
You: Oh... *smirks*
Friend: Oh! Hold on a sec, I'll go get some snacks, don't log in until I get back! *runs off*
You: *goes on computer and types like the wind*/*suavely takes out flash drive and inserts it into computer* *accesses startup folder* *logs off*
Friend: *walks into room with snacks* I'm back, let's watch!
You: Hold on sec, I've gotta go to the bathroom, login while I'm gone.
Friend: Okay, down the hall, the second one on the right!
You: *rushes off, smirking* *returns a minute or two later*
Friend: *laughing* Wow man, that was a good one up top!

How to turn a laptop into an alarm clock

After I realized I had an old Dell Inspiron Mini that was really slow, I decided that since no one used it, it would be perfect to turn into an alarm clock.

STEP 1: GET THE SOFTWARE

First, you'll need a clock screensaver. (skip this part if you don't want the clock but want the alarm)There are many different ones you can get, but for this one i'll be using this flip clock. If you are going to use this one installation is simple, just unzip after downloading and run the .exe file on windows or use the DMG file on Mac. But since I was running Windows 7 Starter, I had to use a program called Starter Background Changer to set it. On any other version of Windows you can set through the personalization settings in the control panel. To set the alarm, I used a program called Free Alarm Clock for Windows.You can find it here: http://freealarmclocksoftware.com/ You can use similar programs if you have a Mac. Just Google Alarm Clock for Mac. If you are not going to use the screensaver, you can just set the alarm and leave the laptop on or you can look online for tutorials to set it while leaving the laptop on sleep mode.

STEP 2: SETTING THE ALARM

Setting the alarm is straightforward, so you can probably figure it out on your own. But there is a reason I chose this software, and that reason is that you can use music files or .m3u and .plst playlists. You can of course use the music files to wake up to your favorite songs, but you can use .m3u and .plst playlists to listen to your favorite radio station. Just Google your station and scroll through streaming services until you find one that has the playlist files for download. You probably already have a media player to play these files, but if you can't use something like VLC Media Player. Just set your files in the app and you're good to go.

A introduction to VBScript Programming

VBScript is a simple programming language executed by Windows Script Host it can Be coded with Notepad or Notepad++
its extension is .vbs and can be executed on ANY windows machine VBS stands for Visual Basic Script therefore it is basic so no
icons / images can be used with it. Over the years computing has become more common and complicated VBScript is used in SO
many applications it is normally used for message boxes (Msgbox) or input boxes (inputbox) keep in mind it is A LOT more simple than C++ C# or executable files (Applications) .

STEP 1: MAKING A VBSCRIPT ERROR MESSAGE

1. First open Notepad then copy this : msgbox("message here"),4+16,("title here") into notepad.
2. Save The file as whatever.vbs
3.Open The File it should look like this:
STEP 2: EDITING THE ERROR

  Now you can edit the message e.g msgbox("highvoltageguy"),4+16,("instructables") That will look like:
STEP 3: INPUT BOXES

Now here's where VBScript gets fun here's an example : inputbox("Sup"),,("inputbox") save as yourname.vbs start it and what do you see an inputbox! (if it worked) now you know basic programming!

Fun with Easy VBS!

A Beginners guide to fun, and easy to do visual basic script. VSB may seem hard to some, but in fact it is really easy. Windows can even run it without a compiler! If you know javascript, it should be really easy for you.

STEP 1: BASIC MESSAGE BOXES

Ok so lets go over the Basics.

Have you ever seen a message box like the one below,
you probaly have. These are used to alert users of whatever you want to say.

You can create your own by using the Function Msgbox

So the code to a message box that says hi would look like this,

Msgbox("hi")

Alternately you can make an unkillable message box by making a simple loop by using the Do, Loop commands.

Now that we covered message boxes, lets move to more advanced message boxes.
STEP 2: GAMES AND STUFF

If you ever wonder how to make text games than look no further. I might be wrong, but I believe that they used vbs. Now a lot of vb scripts use a compiler, but windows doesn't need one. Just type cscript before the file path, now if you know how to make bat files, then you can automate this process, but we wont get into that in this instructable.

Here is a little game i made

Option Explicit

Dim Answer

'types the question

Wscript.StdOut.Write "Nice Day Isin't it? "
answer = Wscript.StdIn.ReadLine

'if you type yes t

If answer="yes" Then
Wscript.echo ("I hope it stays this way")

'If you type no

ElseIf answer="no" Then

Wscript.echo ("I hope it gets better")

'anything else

Else

Wscript.Echo ("GoodDay to you")

'end

End If

now basically save this as .vbs and use the method before to run it.
STEP 3: THE AUTO TYPER

This code it to type something over and over again. I don't know how it is useful, but if you run it, you'll have to kill it in the task list

set shellobj = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
shellobj.run "cmd"

do

shellobj.sendkeys "Y"
wscript.sleep 200
Shellobj.sendkeys "o "
wscript.sleep 200

loop

How to make an "SECRET" Folder on your computer

Here is an instructables on How to make an "SECRET" Folder on your computer. This is useful when you're using a computer that many other people use. e.g family and friends. With these steps, the file is invisible because we are not hiding it, we are just give it a transparent icon and a space at its name, but someone can select it if they know where it is in desktop or any folder.

STEP 1: THE FIRST STEP. PERIOD.

Create a new folder in your specified directory. I will be taking this on the Desktop.

Right Click -> New -> Folder, and a new folder will be created in that directory. Rename that folder.

Here's the trick--- you have to press Alt + 255. Keep holding 'Alt' while pressing those numbers. Holding the Alt and typing those numbers will name the folder as a space, pretty much giving it no name.

STEP 2: THE SECOND STEP. PERIOD.

Right Click the Unnamed folder, go to Properties, then to Customize, and then click Change Icon.Here is the trick, go to the middle and you should see some blank spaces. Those are transparent icons, select one of those then press OK -> Apply -> OK.

STEP 3: A TIP. PERIOD.

For it to work on your laptop, you need to keep holding down the Alt key. You will also need to hold the FN(function) key and type the numbers "255." These are over the letters k, i, i. Let go of all of the keys and hit enter. Holding the Alt and typing those numbers will name the folder as a space, pretty much giving it no name.

P.S.- Make sure num lock is 'on' if on laptops.

STEP 4: OH SNAP!

Enjoy your folder(s) while keeping them hidden...!

To show your hidden files/folder/icon, do the following:

Double click Computer icon, Click tools, then folder options.When the window pops up, click view on the top tab.Then look for the show hidden files and folder.And when you have found it, click on show hidden files and folderClick apply or ok.Voila! your file and folder appeared.This method works BETTER with the transparent icons.

How to freak out your friends (with their computer) [Tricks and Fun Volume 1]

In this instructable I will show you how to do stuff on anyone's computer and freak them out!

Note: Please read the instructions carefully before trying to attempt this. No harm can be caused by this .vbs file. If you use the instructions wrongly (i.e mistake in typing codes) i will not be held for anything.

The first instructable will show you how to make a message box that comes alot of times onto the screen.
What the message box says is up to you.

You will need about 4-9 minutes to do (one of these) so try to convince your friend to let you use the computer alone for a while, or, do this when they are at the washroom!

Now, lets continue with the Instructables!!

STEP 1:

STEP 2: STEP ONE: OPENING NOTEPAD AND OTHER INFORMATION [FAKE VIRUS FUN (1)]

Step One:

Open Notepad by going to start > run > type notepad > enter. or by start > all programs > accessories > Notepad.

Then, write this code

msgbox "Windows has encountered an serious error and cannot continue.",89, "ERROR"

IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST put all of the code on one line and not like this (for example):

msgbox "Windows has encountered an serious
error and cannot continue.",89, "ERROR".

If you wish to write your own message, then just replace the Windows has encountered an serious error and cannot continue. with your message.
STEP 3: STEP TWO: THE CRITICAL (WELL, NOT SO REALLY...) PART!

Step Two:

First we Copy the file that we saved, then , we go to....

Start > All programs > Startup.

Once we see the folder "Startup" we double click it. Once you do that you will see the "Startup" folder.

[Continue to step 3, and don't close that folder!!!]
STEP 4: STEP 3: THE NOT SO HARD PART -COPY & PASTE-

Step 3:

you already copied the file into the Startup folder right? ok you did.

Now, copy the File again and paste it into the startup folder as many times as you like. After that,
anyone that opens that user will get those messages (as many times as you opened it) each time he/she turns on her computer.

STEP 5: THE RESULT!!!

The Result will be ALOT of messages making your friend think theirs a virus on his/her computer!

Pop up message trick

Hi everyone!
Here is a fun, funny, and easy way to annoy your friends and family members by (harmlessly) messing with their computers. This one is a simple batch file that makes a message box pop up that says anything you want. The trick: no matter how many times you click OK, the message will never go away! Have fun!

STEP 1: THE BATCH FILE

1: Open notepad (under Start > All Programs > Accesories > Notepad
Copy and paste these lines into Notepad:

@echo off
:top
msg * Insert your message here
goto top

Be sure to delete "insert your message here" and replace it with your own message!

STEP 2: SAVING THE FILE

Go to File and click Save As.

First look at "Save as File Type" near the bottom. It should say "Text Documents". Change it to "All Files".

Type the name of your file into the "File Name" box, and be sure to end it with ".bat" instead of ".txt"

Save it to your "My Documents" folder.

STEP 3: THE FUNNY PART

Now, if you click on the batch file (which should look like a box with a gear inside it) in your Documents folder, the message should pop up. It will only go away if you restart the computer.

To make it begin automatically when you (or someone else) logs in, copy the file from the Documents folder.

Go to "My Computer", then go to:
Local Disk > Documents and Settings > (Username of Person you want to annoy) > Start Menu > Programs > Startup.

Paste the batch file  into the Startup folder.

Now it will run whenever they log in, and the person will never be able to find it!